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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-25-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,011
Posted By xraydog

I couldn't get used to a helmet mounted mirror. ...

I couldn't get used to a helmet mounted mirror. I have been using the Hafny Bar End mirror (62mm) on all my bikes for the last few years.

Large enough to easily see, easy to mount and adjustable....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By xraydog

Thanks MoAlpha! That's what I was looking for.

Thanks MoAlpha! That's what I was looking for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By xraydog

Disk Brake Pad Help! - Options

I need to replace disk brake pads my Specialized Diverge. Brakes are GRX 810's (BR-RX810)

No local shops have them and I am having trouble finding them on internet sources.

The OEM's have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,007
Posted By xraydog

I have a love / hate relationship with tubeless...

I have a love / hate relationship with tubeless setup. Setting them up can be a little bit of a pain but once that is over I like the fact I can ride at a lower pressure without worrying about pinch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,445
Posted By xraydog

I was considering getting a power meter primarily...

I was considering getting a power meter primarily for long climb pacing and for the general overall geekiness. The new Garmin Rally pedals look interesting as they are available with 2 bolt SPD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By xraydog

[QUOTE=Iride01;21995329]Why only gravel riders? ...

[QUOTE=Iride01;21995329]Why only gravel riders?

Sorry IRide01! I had no intention to insult anyone. The roads where I live are so terrible they are like gravel rides. So bad that I sold the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By xraydog

Thanks for the replies. Probably smart...

Thanks for the replies.

Probably smart purchase for me as I often ride solo in remote areas. I guess I should consider myself lucky that I haven't had a problem over the years. Time to rely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By xraydog

Any Gravel Riders Using Satellite Messengers?

I live in the rural mountains of Northcentral PA. A lot of my gravel rides are on roads / trails with no cell phone coverage. There are many times I am riding alone. I may be out of cell phone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,224
Posted By xraydog

amen!

amen!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,585
Posted By xraydog

********** I'm interested in everyone's...

********** I'm interested in everyone's experience both positive and negative.
My riding will be about the same (regarding hills and elevation) on the road or gravel so gearing would be similar. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,492
Posted By xraydog

Haven't worn out a cassette or chain ring. ...

Haven't worn out a cassette or chain ring.

Need to replace chain every 3,000 miles or so and I break a spoke (rear wheel) about every 18months.

I replace disk brake pads yearly (3-4,000 miles)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By xraydog

Thanks for all the responses. I think a...

Thanks for all the responses.

I think a weekend test ride like Probe1957's local bike shop would be ideal, but, certainly not the norm.
I agree with ShelbyFV that I am not sure I have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By xraydog

Hilly man..... Nice!. I like the way you are...

Hilly man..... Nice!. I like the way you are protecting it with the seatbelts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By xraydog

Test Riding a Bike

I was reading in another part of a forum about purchasing a new Canyon bike. A comment came up.... "I simply would never lay out that cash for a bike I had never ridden" .... that got me thinking.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,347
Posted By xraydog

I live in a hilly part of Northcentral, PA where...

I live in a hilly part of Northcentral, PA where you can easily reach 40-45mph downhill. A friend of mine crashed 2 weeks ago on a ride and suffered a lot of facial and skull fractures along with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,585
Posted By xraydog

Thanks everyone for the great info and link to...

Thanks everyone for the great info and link to the artilcle "One Bike, Two Sets of Wheels"!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,585
Posted By xraydog

Interesting.... I was wondering about disk rotor...

Interesting.... I was wondering about disk rotor alignment with different wheel sets. I am not sure of gravel bike options with rim brakes, other than custom built. I'd like to stay with disk...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,585
Posted By xraydog

N=1*: One bike multiple wheelsets

Hello All,

I live in a rural part of northcentral PA. The majority of my riding is gravel, paths and fire roads, but, occasional roads. I currently keep a gravel bike and a road, bike.

As I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,674
Posted By xraydog

I live in North Central PA. Our local trail is...

I live in North Central PA. Our local trail is the Pine Creek Trail. It is 62miles long, all compacted cinders, no pavement. I've gotten 100mile rides out of it.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
Posted By xraydog

The portugal trip was great. We road through...

The portugal trip was great. We road through rural southern Portugal. There were some days I don't think we saw 3 cars. Small sleepy towns with very friendly people and great food. Very relaxed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By xraydog

September weather in Dolomites / Southern Austria

Going on a bike tour of norther Italy (Dolomites) and Southern Austria the 2nd week of September.

Anyone have experience with the weather there? High and low temps, rain fall etc.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,953
Posted By xraydog

Xraydog = Xray (radiologist) + dog (nickname...

Xraydog = Xray (radiologist) + dog (nickname (first 3 letters of last name))
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,445
Posted By xraydog

Yellow Super Sport!!!! That was my bike as a...

Yellow Super Sport!!!! That was my bike as a teen. It was my means of transportation as a teen before driving. I'd love to add one to my stable in the future for sentimental reasons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,582
Posted By xraydog

POC helmet color fade

Hi all,
I have a POC Octal fluorescent yellow helmet that suffered from severe sunlight color fading. I'm interested in the new Ventral Air Spin. Does anyone know if their orange color helmet...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-21-19, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,949
Posted By xraydog

Jumped off a small rock in Arches National Park...

Jumped off a small rock in Arches National Park in Utah and heard/felt a pop in my left knee just above the patella. Torn quadriceps tendon, thankfully, not completely torn. Got down off the...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,984
Posted By xraydog

Hi, I spent 2 weeks in Portugal last June. ...

Hi,

I spent 2 weeks in Portugal last June. One week in Lisbon and one week on a bike tour across the Alentejo.

Beautiful country and beautiful people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,271
Posted By xraydog

How would you feel about spending an hour commute...

How would you feel about spending an hour commute for repairs to your bike when your LBS closes? How much would that cost you? If you are not treated well by the local bike shop then you should...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-26-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,712
Posted By xraydog

Moots Routt YBB with clearance for 45mm 700c...

Moots Routt YBB with clearance for 45mm 700c tires

https://moots.com/bike/routt-ybb/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,538
Posted By xraydog

My first 10speed was a Schwinn Varsity in that...

My first 10speed was a Schwinn Varsity in that color..... beautiful!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By xraydog

Electronic Groupset Battery performance in Cold Weather

Hi All,
Considering electronic shifting on my next bike build. I like in a relatively cold climate and ride in the winter when it is in the 20's (F). My other electronics (ie. cell phone, etc)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,756
Posted By xraydog

2 Centuries (Amish Country Bike Tour) on my...

2 Centuries (Amish Country Bike Tour) on my Specialized Sequoia

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-18, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By xraydog

I’m running on Specialized Sawtooth 42mm

I’m running on Specialized Sawtooth 42mm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By xraydog

Tubeless puncture question

I’ve been riding tubeless for the last 2 years. Today more than ever I’m glad I did.
I found this sticking out of my front tire 25miles into a 40mile ride. I heald my breath and pulled it out.......
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,287
Posted By xraydog

Another vote for disk brakes with one caviat........

Another vote for disk brakes with one caviat..... pneumatic disk brakes.

I am a large guy (265lbs) and live in the mountains of Northcentral PA. I have had bikes with cable disk brakes and were...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,350
Posted By xraydog

Saxophone (or other instrument) lessons .... time...

Saxophone (or other instrument) lessons .... time to get in touch with your creative side. Plus it will feed your obsessive appetite.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
Posted By xraydog

Backroads vs Duvine bike tour companies

Hello All,
I did a Backroads Bike tour in Portugal this year and had a great time. I was thinking of doing another bike tour this year. Recently I received a catalog from Duvine Bike Tours which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,544
Posted By xraydog

Go Clipless, I was a new rider several years...

Go Clipless,

I was a new rider several years ago and had concerns about clipless pedals. I bought the Shimano Click'r pedal (PD-T421). Clipless on one side and platform on the other. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,644
Posted By xraydog

I'm the same weight, but, not as tall. I have...

I'm the same weight, but, not as tall. I have been riding a Specialized Sequoia Elite (58cm) for the last 18monts. I have enjoyed every minute on the bike. Had some rim crack at the spoke nipples...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,262
Posted By xraydog

Thanks everyone for the tips and info, I...

Thanks everyone for the tips and info,
I uploaded one of the rides and it showed the overall course outline but no map data. I found out how to check the maps stored in the unit. I had Europe...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,262
Posted By xraydog

Do I need Europe maps for Garmin 1000 Edge

Hi All,

I have a Garmin Edge 1000 that I purchased in the US. I have used it in Europe (Italy) to log my rides and it worked fine.

I'm going on a bike tour in Portugal. The tour group will...
Forum: Touring
11-02-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,779
Posted By xraydog

Specialized Sequoia with a subcompact (46/30...

Specialized Sequoia with a subcompact (46/30 crank)

That's what I like and enjoy.
Forum: Touring
11-02-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,779
Posted By xraydog

Well said! :thumb:

Well said! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,742
Posted By xraydog

For me it has been the FSA SL-K Modular 46-30...

For me it has been the FSA SL-K Modular 46-30 crankset I added to my Specialized Sequoia. I live in the mountains so the extra gear and little less weight (from the crankset and new rims courtesy of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,053
Posted By xraydog

Was happy with my Selle SMP TRK until my rides...

Was happy with my Selle SMP TRK until my rides got over 50 miles. I switched to a Rivet Imogene saddle about 2 months ago after hearing some positive reviews on bike touring sites. My Imogene was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 293,908
Posted By xraydog

I recently put a FSA 46-30 crankset with carbon...

I recently put a FSA 46-30 crankset with carbon fiber crank arms on my 2017 Sequoia Elite. Lovin' every minute with this new setup. I live in the mountains of Northcentral PA so there are very few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,372
Posted By xraydog

I have been riding a Rivet Imogene for the past 3...

I have been riding a Rivet Imogene for the past 3 weeks. Deb at Rivet is great to work with. They have a trial policy that allows you to try a saddle(s) for up to about 30days. They also have a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-17, 01:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,980
Posted By xraydog

I agree with expressogrinder. I ride relatively...

I agree with expressogrinder. I ride relatively flat packed gravel rail trail and notice I ride about one gear heavier (about 2mph faster) on flat roads. Hill climbing is another animal, basically...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,163
Posted By xraydog

Been riding a Sequoia Elite since January. ...

Been riding a Sequoia Elite since January. Currently have about 1400miles on it. After about 1,000miles I noticed cracks in the rear rim around the spoke nipples. Specialized replaced the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By xraydog

Check out the Amish Country Bike Tour on...

Check out the Amish Country Bike Tour on September 9, 2017

Annual Amish Country Bike Tour - Cycling Events | Kent County DE...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-17, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,852
Posted By xraydog

We had some bad storms the night before. Was on...

We had some bad storms the night before. Was on the trail in the middle of "nowhere" and came across 3 or 4 of these obstructions. No way around (mountain to one side, creek to the other) so I had...
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