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Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-16, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,946
Posted By gizzsdad

I would add one more, even more important, though...

I would add one more, even more important, though less measurable, attribute. The ability to suffer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,264
Posted By gizzsdad

Knowing that the classic sound is known as the...

Knowing that the classic sound is known as the angry bees, I like to say that my R45's are "really annoyed" bees. :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,618
Posted By gizzsdad

Welcome Bammy!! I have had a little better luck...

Welcome Bammy!! I have had a little better luck lately, and tried what's known as "paired testing" (testing immediately before eating, and then again two hours later).

My biggest challenge may be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-15, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,618
Posted By gizzsdad

Thanks for all the kind replies! Ironically, this...

Thanks for all the kind replies! Ironically, this morning my glucose was 121, maybe I am on a path to improving. It will be interesting to see my blood work at the Dr. next month.

Can hardly wait...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,618
Posted By gizzsdad

Diabetics?

I would be curious to find out folks success with improving their overall health, specifically diabetes. As a result of a pre-op physical, I was diagnosed as diabetic and hypertensive. My A1C was 7.5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,123
Posted By gizzsdad

Tore mine 9 years ago at 49. At Doc's suggestion,...

Tore mine 9 years ago at 49. At Doc's suggestion, back on bike about the 4th day - just an easy spin around town, and then see how I felt the next day. Gradually increased distance and intensity. Was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,622
Posted By gizzsdad

I can't say that I get the Vred's any cheaper,...

I can't say that I get the Vred's any cheaper, but I used the Conti's exclusively until trying the Vred's and have never gone back. I have gotten better durability as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,999
Posted By gizzsdad

From a ride last month (didn't really kill the...

From a ride last month (didn't really kill the two hills I climbed):

Age: 57
Avg HR: 154
Max HR: 176
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,080
Posted By gizzsdad

It is quite common to get knee pain from riding...

It is quite common to get knee pain from riding in too high a gear, which would correlate to a cadence that was too slow. Without seeing you ride, there's not much we can do other than make...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By gizzsdad

IMHO - for the same reason many people switched...

IMHO - for the same reason many people switched on their own. A standard double gives me many gear combinations I (and I believe, 95%+ of the riding public) I will never use. Even with the compact, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By gizzsdad

I believe joejack is mistaken as to the reason...

I believe joejack is mistaken as to the reason for "compact" in the names of the bikes. It is likely referencing the compact (sloping top tube) frame style. But compact cranks are becoming the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,221
Posted By gizzsdad

I rode a Litespeed for 10 years. Bought for...

I rode a Litespeed for 10 years. Bought for $3200, sold for $1500 - and could have gotten more had I been willing to sell out my friend who committed first at the asking price.

BTW - Bob Roll just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,620
Posted By gizzsdad

I have, and continue to rotate my tires at about...

I have, and continue to rotate my tires at about 1500 miles. I have never experienced any of negative side effects that the "no rotate" crowd warns of. A friend of mine who races seriously and rides...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By gizzsdad

I would loosen the brake mounting bolt on the...

I would loosen the brake mounting bolt on the back of the crown of the fork, will probably be a 4 or 5 mm allen head. Then I would make SURE the front wheel is centered in the fork, then apply the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,882
Posted By gizzsdad

One guy rode the entire state on RAGBRAI one year...

One guy rode the entire state on RAGBRAI one year without a saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,329
Posted By gizzsdad

I had SL's as well. Rim cracked around a spoke....

I had SL's as well. Rim cracked around a spoke. Best Mavic would do is sell me new rim for $150, then I had to pay LBS to rebuild wheel with old spokes and hubs. Never again. Even the LBS's complain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 11,473
Posted By gizzsdad

Being from MN you should know - The "bone" is...

Being from MN you should know - The "bone" is considered the "stick."
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 11,473
Posted By gizzsdad

My vote for funniest quote of the week! FWIW...

My vote for funniest quote of the week!

FWIW - Lance will never "win" RAGBRAI. To win - you have get down a minimum of 30 pieces of pie and 5 pork chops on a stick.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,058
Posted By gizzsdad

This thread reminds me of the Eddy Merckx answer,...

This thread reminds me of the Eddy Merckx answer, when asked how to get stronger - "ride lots"
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,983
Posted By gizzsdad

Got passed by LA on RAGBRAI in 2006.

Got passed by LA on RAGBRAI in 2006.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,569
Posted By gizzsdad

fify! ;-)

fify! ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,158
Posted By gizzsdad

According to the Garmin - it was 46.1 mph. And...

According to the Garmin - it was 46.1 mph. And that was with no tuck and no pedaling, just a dead coast from the top on the drops.

http://ridewithgps.com/trips/338108
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,871
Posted By gizzsdad

I use whatever chamois creme I'm using on them.

I use whatever chamois creme I'm using on them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By gizzsdad

Seeing a few hand crank cyclists going uphill on...

Seeing a few hand crank cyclists going uphill on RAGBRAI in 95 degree heat will do it for you too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,251
Posted By gizzsdad

My experience is that many lbs people buy into...

My experience is that many lbs people buy into the Shimano proprietary propaganda.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 71,163
Posted By gizzsdad

Interesting. Below are my builds, which I've had...

Interesting. Below are my builds, which I've had for about a year and a half. Keep in mind I weigh about 230 in the spring and 220 in the fall.

HED C2 rims
Silver CX-ray spokes, 28/2x front -...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,110
Posted By gizzsdad

Agreed. 98% of the technology for 64% of the...

Agreed. 98% of the technology for 64% of the price. (vs Prevail)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 11,693
Posted By gizzsdad

It didn't rub before removal, but did rub after...

It didn't rub before removal, but did rub after re-installation. The disc was not bent in transit. Considering that over 25+ years, I've managed to install hundreds, if not more, QR equipped wheels...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 11,693
Posted By gizzsdad

I've never owned a disc equipped bike. But I...

I've never owned a disc equipped bike. But I bought one as a gift for my son's GF. When we went to help them move, I removed the front wheels for transport. I re-installed my son's front wheel in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,519
Posted By gizzsdad

Kool Stop bead jack http://vimeo.com/9173348

Kool Stop bead jack

http://vimeo.com/9173348
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By gizzsdad

New Edge 500

I'm going to sell my 15 month old Edge 500, and get a new one in a different color. Mine has performed nearly flawlessly the entire time.

Any risk to buying the next one from a highly rated seller...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-12, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,253
Posted By gizzsdad

My new favorites are Swiftwick. Hard to find them...

My new favorites are Swiftwick. Hard to find them on much of a sale, but considering how much I like them and how long they last - I don't object to paying $10-15/pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 927
Posted By gizzsdad

This is sometimes a tough call. It seems to me...

This is sometimes a tough call. It seems to me many times when I finally give up and make the last shift, within about 10 revs I am putting out the same effort - just going slower.

It might make a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-12, 12:56 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,912
Posted By gizzsdad

As long as this thread is, and with as many...

As long as this thread is, and with as many mentions of diluting G'ade, I'm surprised no has mentioned the G2 product. It has basically a third of the sugar of the original product - and I happen to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By gizzsdad

All you need is one time to have a chain whip...

All you need is one time to have a chain whip slip and you'll think below is the best investment you ever made.

I love mine!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,169
Posted By gizzsdad

I have that one on one of my road bikes. The...

I have that one on one of my road bikes. The other is gold!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,169
Posted By gizzsdad

Depending on your budget and bling factor, in...

Depending on your budget and bling factor, in order:

1. X10.93
2. X10L
3. X10SL

http://www.kmcchain.eu/?en/products/multiple_speed/10_speed_derailleur/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 01:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,612
Posted By gizzsdad

Then you bought the wrong size.

Then you bought the wrong size.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,694
Posted By gizzsdad

Didn't you mean more betterer...? No going...

Didn't you mean more betterer...?

No going back for me. I like 1 tooth increments when I shift.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By gizzsdad

I will be riding Wed. and Thurs. The ride passes...

I will be riding Wed. and Thurs. The ride passes within 10 miles of my home this year.

I've never RV'd, but I would imagine a gps would be of great benefit for the driver. If you're going to meet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,169
Posted By gizzsdad

FWIW - I just replaced my Ultegra chain with a...

FWIW - I just replaced my Ultegra chain with a KMC X10SL and couldn't be happier. So much quieter and improved shifting. The Ultegra had about 800 miles on it and was no where near worn out - I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,066
Posted By gizzsdad

LOL - reminds of the time about 20 years ago when...

LOL - reminds of the time about 20 years ago when I was heading out of town for an early AM ride. Was a little foggy so I wasn't paying a lot of attention to the computer (no Garmins then). Got about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-12, 12:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,320
Posted By gizzsdad

I thought we were. My recollection was of mostly...

I thought we were. My recollection was of mostly brand new pavement - and I remember my biggest concern being the rain grooves in the new pavement.

Could my Alzheimer's be kicking in? I only live...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,320
Posted By gizzsdad

Yes - the Pilot Mound Hill. I actually sat up to...

Yes - the Pilot Mound Hill. I actually sat up to scrub off some speed. That was brand new pavement in that section though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,320
Posted By gizzsdad

From RAGBRAI last year. Only in a true tuck for a...

From RAGBRAI last year. Only in a true tuck for a few hundred feet, then the drops, then finally the hoods. Never pedaled. You can see max speed was 46.1mph.

http://ridewithgps.com/trips/338108
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,607
Posted By gizzsdad

Considering that most folks consider Ti a...

Considering that most folks consider Ti a lifetime frame - count me as skeptical of this claim.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,639
Posted By gizzsdad

While on RAGBRAI last year - coasting down a long...

While on RAGBRAI last year - coasting down a long hill - I told a young gal that I was ranked 4th in the country in my age group for downhill coasting - and she BELIEVED​ me!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By gizzsdad

But every helmet I've ever had has straps near my...

But every helmet I've ever had has straps near my ears.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By gizzsdad

Giro helmets?

Just got around to using my (new to me) Atmos helmet having bought it several months ago. I am coming from a Bell (not even sure of the model).

My ONLY complaint is that it seems very noisy (wind)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,542
Posted By gizzsdad

Many LBS's buy into Shimano's propaganda too...

Many LBS's buy into Shimano's propaganda too much. My only experience with SRAM wasn't great, but many have used them in your application successfully. Even more, including myself, have had great...
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