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01-18-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,595
Posted By winston63

I use Komoot, but it’s targeting a different...

I use Komoot, but it’s targeting a different audience than Strava. It’s a great app for bike touring or route planning, that sort of thing but it doesn’t provide ‘performance’ metrics like Strava....
08-29-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,782
Posted By winston63

It’s something I struggle with too. Like you,...

It’s something I struggle with too. Like you, days when I get enough of a ride in usually aren’t a problem, but otherwise it can be a challenge for me to get a good night’s sleep. I also find...
07-24-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By winston63

Agreed! I did successfully lose weight using...

Agreed! I did successfully lose weight using estimates from my Garmin a number of years ago, but I assumed I burned 60% of the calories it reported. That still may not be very accurate, but on...
07-22-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By winston63

I found that my Garmin 520 Edge tended to...

I found that my Garmin 520 Edge tended to overestimate by a similar percentage as you noted. I do find that my Apple Watch seems to be much more accurate, but it should be as its tracking heart rate...
04-23-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,639
Posted By winston63

Are you able to test ride the Allez before...

Are you able to test ride the Allez before buying? If you can, give it a ride and see how it feels. If you ride it, it’s money well spent.

I’m 60 and just added a new bike, not a race bike (and I...
Forum: Touring
04-19-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By winston63

This is what I carry - I actually prefer ‘pour...

This is what I carry - I actually prefer ‘pour over’ coffee to French press so this is a simple solution. It is maybe a bit bulky but it’s light and does the job. But I do like the silicone coffee...
03-01-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,452
Posted By winston63

That was my solution before I retired. I...

That was my solution before I retired.

I found that shoe covers worked to a degree but were never completely waterproof. On really wet days I would wear some Shower’s Pass waterproof socks which...
01-14-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By winston63

I register all my bikes with both bikeindex.org...

I register all my bikes with both bikeindex.org and project 529. I used to register with the local police as well, but they stopped collecting that data and use project 529 instead these days. It may...
Forum: Introductions
07-01-22, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By winston63

Welcome, Wonderful to hear of your recovery...

Welcome,

Wonderful to hear of your recovery and new lease on life! Keep on riding, you’ll find this a very informative and helpful forum.

And, Happy Canada Day!
01-02-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,808
Posted By winston63

I'd say that for me, the fit is pretty close to...

I'd say that for me, the fit is pretty close to shirt sizes. These aren't like some of the Castelli lineup which can be (as you say) comically small. Now I should point out that I'm no longer a Clyde...
01-02-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,808
Posted By winston63

I have some Jackroo cycling kit. 2 jerseys, 1...

I have some Jackroo cycling kit. 2 jerseys, 1 pair of bib shorts and a pair of cycling shorts. A local charity ride that I've been involved in uses Jackroo for the ride-themed kit.

The items I...
07-26-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,830
Posted By winston63

A guy I used to ride with hit a deer and was...

A guy I used to ride with hit a deer and was severely injured - it's absolutely no joke to hit one of those! I've come close as we've got tons of them locally but so far I've been spared the pleasure.
05-27-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By winston63

Yes, I'm registered with both. I actually...

Yes, I'm registered with both. I actually registered first with bikeindex.org, then heard about 529 and added my bikes there as well. It was some time later that our local police department connected...
05-27-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By winston63

I've used it for years and have all my bikes...

I've used it for years and have all my bikes registered. It's not a guarantee that I'd get a bike back if one was stolen, but it certainly won't hurt. Especially since the local police use it now: if...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By winston63

I think they'd work well for your application. I...

I think they'd work well for your application. I don't currently run Hardshells, but I did use them for a while on my Diverge when I was using that for some lightweight touring and I really...
Forum: Touring
03-07-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,919
Posted By winston63

I still have the original front rim, but I...

I still have the original front rim, but I actually broke the rear rim when mounting a tire, and I'm not that strong! My LBS replaced it with a different rim for no cost and the replacement has been...
Forum: Touring
03-07-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,919
Posted By winston63

I'm not sure, it might be different -it does have...

I'm not sure, it might be different -it does have a different drop out than the base model, it's possible that the chain stay tubing is different. Anyway, I'll be inspecting it fairly regularly from...
Forum: Touring
03-07-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,919
Posted By winston63

This is good info - I'm still riding a 2014 AWOL...

This is good info - I'm still riding a 2014 AWOL Comp that I bought new and I don't see anything alarming with the chain stays, but it's something I'll look for regularly. I routinely have this bike...
02-20-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,620
Posted By winston63

Wow, you'd get my business in a heartbeat! I'm...

Wow, you'd get my business in a heartbeat! I'm positive that would be illegal here unfortunately (British Columbia)
09-12-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,155
Posted By winston63

Another good reason to try to modify your current...

Another good reason to try to modify your current bike first is the simple fact that most bike shops are completely out of inventory when it comes to "affordable" bikes. The pandemic has resulted in...
06-26-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By winston63

I've added a carbon seat post to an aluminum...

I've added a carbon seat post to an aluminum frame - I did as suggested above and used a rag with some rubbing alcohol to remove existing grease then applied whatever compound it was my LBS sold me....
01-27-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By winston63

wow, congratulations! That's an awesome...

wow, congratulations! That's an awesome achievement, and I'm sure it will translate into improved performance. I found that losing weight made a big difference for me, not just in terms of hill...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,866
Posted By winston63

Scott makes great bikes and the Addict is a...

Scott makes great bikes and the Addict is a classic. Scott isn't common in my area either, but several years ago I test rode a Scott Solace and fell in love with the ride. I had been testing out...
01-17-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By winston63

Yes, I ride considerably more than I drive, but...

Yes, I ride considerably more than I drive, but I've deliberately replaced most of my driving with bike trips. I cycled around 6500 km in 2019, I probably drove no more than a few hundred km.
12-17-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,512
Posted By winston63

I just wanted to highlight your mention of toe...

I just wanted to highlight your mention of toe straps. while I haven't used those, I've used zip ties for the same effect. I recently had one combination of tire/rim that I couldn't mount even with a...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,044
Posted By winston63

Good to hear from you, and glad that you are...

Good to hear from you, and glad that you are getting good support through this. Continuing to pray for your recovery...
10-22-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,890
Posted By winston63

Yes, I swapped out the stock aluminum seat post...

Yes, I swapped out the stock aluminum seat post in my Diverge for one of those and it makes a big difference. But that's clearly due to the design, I don't know that a 'regular' carbon seat post...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,044
Posted By winston63

Oh that’s terrible news - so sorry to hear that. ...

Oh that’s terrible news - so sorry to hear that.

You have my prayers for a full recovery, for strength during the treatment and support for you and your family at this difficult time.
10-11-19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,768
Posted By winston63

I get some discomfort around oh, 70 or 80 kms or...

I get some discomfort around oh, 70 or 80 kms or so, but it does depend on which bike I'm riding and how I'm riding.

I did a very fast (for me) 100k group ride recently on my Scott and I don't...
10-07-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,006
Posted By winston63

If I want to stay dry on my commute I'll wear...

If I want to stay dry on my commute I'll wear some MEC waterproof/breathable rain pants.

I will say that if I'm doing any sort of long/energetic ride I generally forgo the rain pants because I'll...
Forum: Fatbikes
10-01-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,767
Posted By winston63

I get passed by fast fat bikes on the local MUP...

I get passed by fast fat bikes on the local MUP all the time - of course these are e-fat bikes. They've become a real common thing around here.
09-30-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,398
Posted By winston63

I'm certainly not as competent or comfortable...

I'm certainly not as competent or comfortable with it as I was in my younger days, but I will say it depends quite a bit on the bike I'm riding.

I can control my AWOL relatively easily...
09-12-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,412
Posted By winston63

Yeah I almost always wear bike shorts when I'm...

Yeah I almost always wear bike shorts when I'm riding now, even over short distances where it's not 'necessary'. I'm just so much more comfortable in cycling kit.

I will sometimes hop on the AWOL...
09-12-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,412
Posted By winston63

Logically, this makes sense to me - with proper...

Logically, this makes sense to me - with proper laundering there isn't any health issue whatsoever. However, a slightly irrational part of me gets icked out by the thought of wearing used...
Forum: Touring
09-05-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,083
Posted By winston63

I’m with Brian25, waterproof is a definite...

I’m with Brian25, waterproof is a definite feature. A number of waterproof panniers are just big bags though, if you want pockets for organization that can narrow your choices.

One compromise that...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,739
Posted By winston63

Thanks for the photos - it looks like you got...

Thanks for the photos - it looks like you got fantastic weather for the trip!

Too bad you couldn’t complete the loop this time, but you’ve got a good sense of the area for next year. And I agree,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By winston63

Generally I cut them. If a tag is small and I...

Generally I cut them. If a tag is small and I can't feel it I might leave it on out of laziness, but any long tags are getting cut.
07-23-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,864
Posted By winston63

In my weight loss journey I have found the...

In my weight loss journey I have found the process frustratingly non-linear, but ultimately if you stick with it you’ll get there.

There were plenty of times when my weight loss would plateau or...
07-16-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,864
Posted By winston63

Congratulations! That’s fantastic and...

Congratulations!

That’s fantastic and inspirational, really awesome that you’ve been able to get to where you are at.

I agree that counting calories does work. My weight loss wasn’t quite as...
Forum: Touring
06-28-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,641
Posted By winston63

Yeah, I've only once been stung by a bee on a...

Yeah, I've only once been stung by a bee on a ride, and it was because the bee somehow got caught up in my jersey. But I've been stung by wasps considerably more often, though not yet this year....
06-13-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,297
Posted By winston63

Absolutely I do - but it's easy because cycling...

Absolutely I do - but it's easy because cycling is encouraged and supported at my workpace. We have a secure covered lockup area, showers and a bike repair station with tools and supplies.

Bike to...
06-13-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,098
Posted By winston63

I think I was something of an outlier, but my...

I think I was something of an outlier, but my recovery from a large inguinal hernai repair was very slow. I couldn't ride for three months post surgery, though I began walking everywhere in place of...
06-11-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,399
Posted By winston63

Despite my warning regarding Highway 20 I do...

Despite my warning regarding Highway 20 I do think Port Townsend is worth including if you can. It is an awesome town in such a picturesque setting!

Sequim to Port Angeles is only about 20 miles...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,130
Posted By winston63

We're obsessed with this now in North America,...

We're obsessed with this now in North America, but when I was a kid most folks bathed about once a week on average and we didn't wash clothing with anywhere near the frequency that we do now. And...
06-04-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,399
Posted By winston63

There's one section of Highway 20 that is narrow...

There's one section of Highway 20 that is narrow with no shoulder and a fair bit of traffic, including big trucks. I've ridden it and I know lots of other folks who have and it's certainly doable but...
05-30-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,098
Posted By winston63

I had mesh repair four years ago, and for sure I...

I had mesh repair four years ago, and for sure I feel it from time to time. Usually it's a complete non-issue but there are times when it feels a bit uncomfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 444,609
Posted By winston63

Agreed - I've mostly experienced positive...

Agreed - I've mostly experienced positive interactions with others when riding in a paceline and I've found it to be fun and surprisingly social.

But then again, maybe I don't ride with 'serious'...
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,739
Posted By winston63

That sounds great! That will give you lots...

That sounds great!

That will give you lots of time to enjoy the scenery, stop at some great viewpoints and really take it in. You'll be riding through some really fantastic areas: make sure you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,563
Posted By winston63

That sounds a lot better than what I've got! But...

That sounds a lot better than what I've got! But really, despite my posts on this I don't find that it's all that much of a big deal. And there are some things that I really like about thru-axles.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,563
Posted By winston63

That design would help. But I still can't see it...

That design would help. But I still can't see it being easier than rim brakes + QR.

Perhaps it's my mechanical ineptitude, but I've got a bike with disks and thru-axles (Spec. Diverge) and it...
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