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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-23-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,088
Posted By Iride01

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no...

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no issues then you don't need a fit. Don't imagine issues. Find out if you actually have an issue.

Shims, spacers and running different crank lengths...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By Iride01

That's all going to be opinion and personal...

That's all going to be opinion and personal preference. If you are going to be re-selling, I'd build out what ever your potential customers are buying. Whether it's the superior bike is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 154
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your...

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your pictures and a link below to your album with the others..
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By Iride01

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes...

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes to resell is going to be mostly a lot of work for little improvement if any on the margins here where I'm at.

Trek Emonda's were sold new at many...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By Iride01

You have bikes listed that give different...

You have bikes listed that give different positions. Of them the Cube Attain is more similar to a Trek Domane in the position it gives than it is a Trek Emonda. The Ridley is between the two.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 187
Posted By Iride01

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided...

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided is all you need to get started training by power. If that is more expensive than your bike, then you probably need to wait till you can afford a better...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 393
Posted By Iride01

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for...

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for the distance of the ride or slower. If you have hills, you need to know how much energy you can expend to climb them without going too deep in your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 356
Posted By Iride01

Any idea what year this bike is? The Trek Archive...

Any idea what year this bike is? The Trek Archive for a 2015-2016 7.3FX shows the shift cables going into the downtube.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 358
Posted By Iride01

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current...

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current bike is disc brake and coincidentally is four years old. I guess I'll have to wait and see. So far no cracks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 443
Posted By Iride01

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or...

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or similar. Not quite the same beast as a lithium battery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 358
Posted By Iride01

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke...

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke holes after 4 years normal for a alloy rim. I've got alloy rims from the late seventies that don't have cracks. And none of my newer alloy rims do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 889
Posted By Iride01

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on...

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on the crank is worn too much, then almost none of your other options will work. Or at least you should be prepared to have to replace the crank or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By Iride01

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the...

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the Endurace. So if you are wanting it to be a more upright fit like your Roubaix is, that's the bike that you have a chance of easily getting that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 132
Posted By Iride01

IGH. No RD.

IGH.

No RD.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,358
Posted By Iride01

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It...

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It does have some high quantities of a few nutrients that are very important. But otherwise they are a desert for many of the nutrients you can only get...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 327
Posted By Iride01

Why would I? In my area they don't seem to...

Why would I?

In my area they don't seem to be a bother. Those I've seen on the MUP and elsewhere are all being ridden at a leisurely pace. There was one guy on a really heavy fat-tire e-bike that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 367
Posted By Iride01

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by...

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by the place that sold it to you. So contact the vendor and if you aren't satisfied with their response, then let Amazon know. While freewheels are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500?...

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500? It might just be that newer versions of the software on your GPS device are not able to to maintain the connection properly if the Varia hasn't ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By Iride01

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0°...

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0° stem. Usually road bikes come with about a 7° stem to offset the head tube angle by turning the stem negative so it looks about parallel to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 443
Posted By Iride01

At least some of the e-bike makers and their...

At least some of the e-bike makers and their battery manufacturers recommend the battery be removed from the bike when it's not going to be used for some time. One even recommends keeping it were it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 493
Posted By Iride01

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,661
Posted By Iride01

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have...

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have a issue with why e-bikes are being singled out for reckless operation. Surely some offended e-bike user is going to be wealthy enough to push that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By Iride01

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda...

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda is made to give a rider. And that is a fairly aggressive fit. For a 58cm frame you should probably be at least 180cm or better.

The saddle height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 358
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you...

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you bought the bike? Spokes sometimes loosen up in random places. Especially wheels that were built on a production line whether by a machine or a person....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 443
Posted By Iride01

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or...

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or battery is. And for something drained to that extent, recharging normally might be the next impressive youTube video of a e-bike battery fire.

While...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 367
Posted By Iride01

Here are your links in a clickable form for those...

Here are your links in a clickable form for those that don't want to take the extra effort. <grin>

The first link is a MP4. I didn't what to take the extra effort myself to make it appear. ...
Forum: Recumbent
04-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Iride01

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there...

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there is no visible gap? No visible gap is not really a issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By Iride01

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever...

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever so slightly bent or damaged in a way that isn't repairable. At least not by economical means. If it was the fault of the car driver, in most...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By Iride01

Many times. And not just while cycling.

Many times. And not just while cycling.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By Iride01

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you...

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you might immediately be outside the max front difference that the RD can handle. If you make both rings bigger to be large enough to make a big difference...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By Iride01

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they...

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they use for those with carpal tunnel that cover much of both the palm and wrist. Though it still probably won't help for the actual times you have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By Iride01

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any...

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any adjustment to open them. I usually will undo the pinch bolt, then unscrew the barrel adjuster about half way and then squeeze the calipers together with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By Iride01

If you have a friend that is better at tinkering,...

If you have a friend that is better at tinkering, you might see if they want the challenge.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 411
Posted By Iride01

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills....

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills. Shop has already bought and paid for that bike. I didn't see anything saying Trek was going to rebate dealers for selling 2023 or 2024 models. Nor did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By Iride01

They don't make them to be taken apart and...

They don't make them to be taken apart and rebuilt anymore. So a lot of that will be all on you and your ability to figure it out and do what's needed. Perhaps something has gotten in there and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

Yes, I'm sort of leaving out the details of what...

Yes, I'm sort of leaving out the details of what gets it from the gut to the muscles and in what form. I also agree that during exercise that carbohydrates won't be able to allow the body to produce...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By Iride01

If you can befriend a person that is in the...

If you can befriend a person that is in the plating industry, then you can have a shiny aluminum clamp chemically anodized to a yellowish to goldish looking color. Or purple, green, black or several...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

Sure, Gatorade works. But!... It's too high in...

Sure, Gatorade works. But!... It's too high in sodium for the average person doing the average riding. IMO. So if you are trying to cut back on sodium in your diet, be aware of that.

I only have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your...

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your average HR during the ride in Zone 3 or lower. If you are in a group and trying to keep up with a bunch of Sepp Kuss wanna be's, then you are doomed no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By Iride01

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on...

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on the old style brake levers until just about the time I quit using them! <grin>
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you...

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you are doing rides that hit the upper zones quite a bit, then you'll deplete your glycogen stores if your pace outruns your bodies ability to burn fat for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By Iride01

Separate them from the rim for spacing. ...

Separate them from the rim for spacing.
Separate them from the rim for wheel removal.
Separate them from their holders for replacement.


Which?

1. Usually there is a barrel adjuster on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 213
Posted By Iride01

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin...

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin injections ever since.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Iride01

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what...

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what you quoted in your previous post isn't any great amount of protein.



And even if you go back to your post #7...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP....

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP. You seemed to indicate you may have been experiencing some symptoms. But haven't disclosed any that I've read. And maybe you shouldn't here, but do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 798
Posted By Iride01

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then...

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then most any saddle will do. For short trips like that you could benefit more from some cushioning. A maybe even a wider saddle if you do a leisurely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

Assuming your shower and all the other things you...

Assuming your shower and all the other things you did post ride took up a little time, your HR at the time of the BP then is 87 a more normal number for your HR when just milling around?

As for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 213
Posted By Iride01

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. ...

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. I'm scheduled to see a neurologist!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By Iride01

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack...

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle, then consider how you will deal with it's weight. Otherwise, in typical BF fashion, I don't meet the criteria of your question...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,007
Posted By Iride01

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or...

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or when you took your BP after the shower?
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