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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,895
Posted By RockiesDad

I purposely went with GRX 48/31 crank an 11-34...

I purposely went with GRX 48/31 crank an 11-34 cassette on my road bike since I am a senior citizen. I do not regret it one bit. I may not use the lowest gear all the time but its there when I need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,003
Posted By RockiesDad

Yes, exactly. Thank you very much...

Yes, exactly. Thank you very much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,003
Posted By RockiesDad

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Road Tire at...

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Road Tire at BikeTiresDirect (https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/pirelli-p-zero-race-tlr-road-tire)
Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TdF LTD Road Tire [C2225125] at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,003
Posted By RockiesDad

Why are bike tires getting so expensive?

I got a little tear in one of my tires and shopping for a replacement. Thinking it would be a good time to upgrade to tubeless but was surprised by the price of these new type of tires. Wow some of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,581
Posted By RockiesDad

Bump this up to 32mm and call it a day...

Bump this up to 32mm and call it a day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,325
Posted By RockiesDad

what else needs lubrication?

I've been lubricating my chain regularly but was wondering what else needs to be lubed periodically? I don't think hubs or crank bearings ever need lube. So maybe the that just leaves the derailler...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,171
Posted By RockiesDad

Will be 65 in a few months and just bought a new...

Will be 65 in a few months and just bought a new steel drop bar endurance bike. Not having any problems so far. Will ride it till I can't ride no more...

Humm... thinking ahead here maybe I should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,668
Posted By RockiesDad

So what's with chip seal that makes you feel like...

So what's with chip seal that makes you feel like you have a flat? Is it adding resistance to your rolling tire? Does it compress when your tire rolls on it? Are we actually slowing down?

Who here...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,508
Posted By RockiesDad

Nothing else to add here except to keep at it....

Nothing else to add here except to keep at it. Three to four times a week is a good goal with a rest/recovery day/s. Might also vary your cadence for fun. Mashing sometime and spinning at others or...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,159
Posted By RockiesDad

i like these two questions and will add a third.....

i like these two questions and will add a third.. #3 How much and what type of gravel will you be riding? This could answer question #2. So if the answer is "not much on hard pack gravel" then just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By RockiesDad

Do pedals need to be serviced?

I'm using Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals and have done "zero" maintenance on them in the last five years. Do I need to do anything special to keep them going for as long as possible?

TIA...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,740
Posted By RockiesDad

Bought a new bike from the UK costing $3.2k...

Bought a new bike from the UK costing $3.2k without a test ride right before Covid hit. I was a little concerned and had buyers remorse a couple of day after my purchase. That's a good chunk of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,683
Posted By RockiesDad

Got back to biking about five years ago or so. I...

Got back to biking about five years ago or so. I was in my early 60 years and just wanted to get some exercise in my daily routine. Jumped on my old mountain bike for fun. I started slowly and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 11:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,912
Posted By RockiesDad

Mine came in around 21lbs or so with GRX 800-2X...

Mine came in around 21lbs or so with GRX 800-2X and Hunt wheels. Got it right around when Covid hit. Shipping from London to CA was only three days! Nice bike and great value...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,880
Posted By RockiesDad

popular street bike

Have you folks seen more of these types of bike recently? It seems all kids and teens that are getting into bikes are riding these 29" BMXs. Pretty neat bikes that can pull wheelies easily. Most are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By RockiesDad

Yes, cycling pants with a zipper on the bottom....

Yes, cycling pants with a zipper on the bottom. It just bunches up all around the sock area. I'll try tucking the bottoms in my socks after folding them nicely. I just want my legs to look neat and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By RockiesDad

long pants; short legs

I am blessed with having short legs and was wondering what are folks doing about it when wearing long cycling pants. It seems that either I just let then bunch up on the bottom or I have to fold them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,532
Posted By RockiesDad

Got some low gears (GRX 31/34) and not afraid to...

Got some low gears (GRX 31/34) and not afraid to use them...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-22-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,869
Posted By RockiesDad

Hummm... the top pic looks like the stem is...

Hummm... the top pic looks like the stem is mounted in the negative position whereas the bottom two are in the positive position. The lengths do matter but also the orientation of the stem also...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,603
Posted By RockiesDad

X2. You might want to play with these two...

X2. You might want to play with these two adjustment to see what feels more efficient to you when pedaling. Every one is different. Just yesterday this thought did cross my mind while riding and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,366
Posted By RockiesDad

Dang I missed the fine print. That's a bummer. I...

Dang I missed the fine print. That's a bummer. I bet they would sell a lot if they made those in different sizes...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,366
Posted By RockiesDad

I think my next tire purchase will be the Conti...

I think my next tire purchase will be the Conti 5k with tan sidewalls. I have black 5ks now and they ride pretty nice. I was really impressed with them on hard packed gravel. Sometimes I check my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,125
Posted By RockiesDad

Thinking about it a bit more I might just bite...

Thinking about it a bit more I might just bite the bullet and get one of those newer cartridge ones in my size. I think it would drive me a bit nuts knowing that its not "perfectly smooth" with every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,125
Posted By RockiesDad

older BB questions

I have a few question on if I should get another bottom bracket and spindle. First, the spindle seems to have pits where the bearings sit and its a little rough when spinning the bearings and stuff....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,560
Posted By RockiesDad

I really like my modern steel bike. Here are some...

I really like my modern steel bike. Here are some thoughts on design...

https://fairlightcycles.com/strael-concept-design-notes/?v=79cba1185463
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,490
Posted By RockiesDad

Does anyone think he needs a longer chain also?...

Does anyone think he needs a longer chain also? Looks pretty stretched out in big-big crossed chained photo. I would add a couple of links and then adjust the B screw and see how it goes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,261
Posted By RockiesDad

Happened to me too and it turns out that one of...

Happened to me too and it turns out that one of my chain ring bolts was loose. Tightened it up and all was fine. But it loosened up after a while again. Should have used Lock-Tite the first time...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,321
Posted By RockiesDad

My go to wheel site... ...

My go to wheel site...

https://www.psimet.com/shop/gravel-and-adventure-wheels/disc-brake/28mm-aluminum-tubeless-clincher-disc-brake/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,124
Posted By RockiesDad

I'm 63 yrs and just got a new steel frame bike....

I'm 63 yrs and just got a new steel frame bike. At our age, if you can afford it, why not? Enjoy life while you still can...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,773
Posted By RockiesDad

If you want local (USA) I would suggest Psimet...

If you want local (USA) I would suggest Psimet Wheels. Pretty nice, reasonably priced and bulletproof...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,402
Posted By RockiesDad

You mean like this? Went with GRX 2X 800 series....

You mean like this? Went with GRX 2X 800 series. Very value oriented bike. Nice frame, great components and good pricing. Shipping is like paying tax...Love mine!...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-15-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,964
Posted By RockiesDad

How many weeks/months/years have you been riding?...

How many weeks/months/years have you been riding? Sometimes it take a while if biking is new to you. Going out for a two hour ride for the first time is going to hurt anyone. Start by going out...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-15-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,959
Posted By RockiesDad

My take is don't add bar tape till the end. What...

My take is don't add bar tape till the end. What I like to do first is to set the bar up to where its most comfortable while riding in the drops. Next is to move the brake levers to a spot where they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,194
Posted By RockiesDad

Fairlight Strael. London UK to Bay Area...

Fairlight Strael. London UK to Bay Area California in three days...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_2647_089790ec2b14a6457871ef97ec9cdbfdc3117a24.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,606
Posted By RockiesDad

x2. I'm 5'6" with 29.5" inseam and barely fit a...

x2. I'm 5'6" with 29.5" inseam and barely fit a 51cm. You are a bit shorter so the 49cm should fit. Also you might want take into account is the reach will be longer on the 51cm and might not be as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 765
Posted By RockiesDad

I'm with this thought process. Going with a bike...

I'm with this thought process. Going with a bike that can take wider tires is the key point when riding in your area. Next knowing what level of comfort is next since you aren't racing and just...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-08-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,866
Posted By RockiesDad

If you can swing it might think about getting a...

If you can swing it might think about getting a new more modern bike. Technology has really taken off in the last couple of years and you'll be amazed at what's out there now. Hydro disk brakes is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,745
Posted By RockiesDad

They are the latest and greatest GRX hoods. I...

They are the latest and greatest GRX hoods. I think its both the camera angle and those hoods being pretty huge. One good thing is that they are pretty comfortable holding on to them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,568
Posted By RockiesDad

Yup...:thumb:

Yup...:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,568
Posted By RockiesDad

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered the Stael from...

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered the Stael from Fairlight in London, UK. Had to wait awhile for them to build it because I think they order frames in batches. Anyway when my turn came up to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,745
Posted By RockiesDad

Yup I agree. Fairlight has as modern steel bikes...

Yup I agree. Fairlight has as modern steel bikes as you can get to date...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_2647_747db59745c4a89a7c5a2eeb8896f3281d56ff74.jpg...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-14-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,869
Posted By RockiesDad

It's both since they are connected. It also sort...

It's both since they are connected. It also sort of crept up on me also. They say it starts to freeze before it gets frozen. Started by feeling a bit tired in the shoulder area and then started...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-14-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,869
Posted By RockiesDad

Had to decide whether to see a MD, chiropractor...

Had to decide whether to see a MD, chiropractor or acupuncture. MD would probably tell me to go to PT. Acupuncture office was closed for now. Ended up with PT from chiropractor. This dude it bigger...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-13-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,869
Posted By RockiesDad

Anyone here ever had a Frozen Shoulder?

Medical term is called adhesive capsulitis. This is where your shoulder looses it flexibility and gets very painful when trying to rotate your arm. Fortunately it does not hurt while riding but the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,433
Posted By RockiesDad

My daughter is 27yrs and has run a few marathons...

My daughter is 27yrs and has run a few marathons and a couple of small triathlons. We did a 30 miler charity ride last year and she just barely kept up. Granted, she hadn't trained in awhile so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,969
Posted By RockiesDad

I usually mash a little bit at the start of a...

I usually mash a little bit at the start of a hill and then downshift a bit to keep my cadence where i like it. As the hill gets steeper then downshift again till I'm in my lowest gear and grind from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By RockiesDad

Recommendations for tan walled tires

Anyone has a favorite tan walled tire in the normal 700C size 28-32mm? The usual requests are price/value $$$, comfort, rolling resistance, puncture resistance etc. Riding will be mostly for group...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,267
Posted By RockiesDad

My riding is about 10/90 gravel also. I ride 25mm...

My riding is about 10/90 gravel also. I ride 25mm on hard pack with no problems on my carbon frame/fork CX bike.on hard pack gravel. Going straight is fine but just have to be careful when coming to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,765
Posted By RockiesDad

Try that clear tape that's like a peel and stick....

Try that clear tape that's like a peel and stick. I'm not sure what its called but comes in clear and black. Not sure how long that last but look a bit cleaner that using bar tape IMO.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,117
Posted By RockiesDad

Yup, it's all trial and error from here...

Yup, it's all trial and error from here...
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