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04-14-24, 04:37 PM
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Wild Turkeys crossing the road.
04-13-24, 09:28 PM
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Views: 399
Posted By Ogsarg

The paths in purple on the map are annular...

The paths in purple on the map are annular eclipses. The moon is in line with the sun but too far from earth to totally block it so a different experience. I went to see one last year in New Mexico...
04-11-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 399
Posted By Ogsarg

Can't agree enough with the above. I feel sorry...

Can't agree enough with the above. I feel sorry for people who were close enough to get into the zone but chose not to. Totality is a totally different experience from the partial eclipse, which is...
04-11-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,575
Posted By Ogsarg

Cruising on relatively flat terrain, I'm...

Cruising on relatively flat terrain, I'm generally in the 90-93 range. My average over a ride is usually in the low 80's.

Like many, I started out at lower cadence and have gradually increased it...
04-05-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By Ogsarg

Up until recently my experience was that there...

Up until recently my experience was that there wasn't much difference between helmets in terms of ventilation. Then I found the Kask Protone Icon. Noticeably cooler. Huge vents all over. It is so...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

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McCreery Ranch Rd.
03-31-24, 09:57 AM
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Views: 366
Posted By Ogsarg

I have Lake CX-241 in wide. I did the feet...

I have Lake CX-241 in wide. I did the feet tracing as per the Lake website and thank goodness I didn't order based on that. I found a store that has a large stock of Lake shoes and tried on a bunch...
03-30-24, 04:58 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Seasonal stream along Lone Tree Road
03-27-24, 02:10 PM
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Browns Valley Road.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 935
Posted By Ogsarg

I would think you would have your best chance...

I would think you would have your best chance with something that can conform to your bone structure such as a Selle Anatomica.
03-22-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By Ogsarg

Riding post blood donation

I've been donating blood regularly since the 90's. For many years, I didn't do anything different after donating and didn't really notice any lack of energy or any other side effects. That changed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 21,328
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Posted By Ogsarg

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to...

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to replace the Smith I’ve been using for years.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

I wish roads around here had shoulders like that....

I wish roads around here had shoulders like that. Most have none and ones that do are never cleaned so end up full of debris, weeds, etc.
03-17-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 450
Posted By Ogsarg

Thanks for all the responses. To fill in more...

Thanks for all the responses. To fill in more details, I do typically power down the unit between uses not just put it to sleep. When I first started doing that I thought it seemed more reliable and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

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A dead end road out in ranch country. It has no official name or at least none...
03-14-24, 10:44 AM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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iphone panorama from yesterdays ride out Panoche Rd. in the eastern part of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3,260
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Somewhere in Eastern San Benito County.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,264
Posted By Ogsarg

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a...

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a mix of mechanical Ultegra (brifters) and 105 derailleurs and had no problem adjusting to the Di2 despite the difference in lever movement between it...
03-10-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 450
Posted By Ogsarg

I have the Garmin set to auto update and the...

I have the Garmin set to auto update and the Wahoo sensors are up to date. I don't know if there is a way to update the firmware in the lights.

Forgot to mention in my original post that I also...
03-06-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,426
Posted By Ogsarg

I've been using a topeak mini race rocket pump...

I've been using a topeak mini race rocket pump for years and never had any issues with it but I mostly use it on my road bike. small, light, has flexible hose, and does both presta and schrader....
03-05-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,994
Posted By Ogsarg

A 6 port usb charger can be had for $20-30 bucks...

A 6 port usb charger can be had for $20-30 bucks but if a box with a logo on it is worth a lot to you, go for it.
03-04-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 513
Posted By Ogsarg

I used to ride a relatively obscure brand of...

I used to ride a relatively obscure brand of motorcycle and they had a national club with a contact list of people willing to help out others who had problems on the road. Besides their contact info,...
03-03-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 450
Posted By Ogsarg

Experience with Garmin connecting to sensors/lights

I've had an Edge 530 since 2020. Initially the only sensor I had was the Wahoo speed/cadence sensor. At the beginning of a ride, it will usually connect automatically but not always, which means...
02-27-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,249
Posted By Ogsarg

I used to do 15-20 mile rides before work;...

I used to do 15-20 mile rides before work; usually around 4AM. Someone had given me one of those slap lights that I wore on my left ankle and thought it was pretty effective. It weighs next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 05:40 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Green hills and blue sky. Gorgeous day.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,965
Posted By Ogsarg

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the...

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the color. In my case, I cannot stand, and would not buy a bike that was flat black (no offense to the millions of flat black bike owners). That was my...
02-20-24, 03:09 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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I love this area when it’s green. Not much to look at the other 8 or so months.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 07:06 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Empty road or water bottle closeup.
02-07-24, 04:11 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Atmospheric River is still stalled over us so no riding today. Took a walk 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3,260
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Too much rain for a ride but a good day for a walk up this dead end road. 880 ft...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,115
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Pacific Coast highway a bit south of Carmel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ogsarg

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless...

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless choices of really good bikes. I would suggest going and test riding ones and comparing major differences, such as endurance vs. racing geometries,...
01-30-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,277
Posted By Ogsarg

All three companies are well respected and all of...

All three companies are well respected and all of the models you note have many variants over a very wide price range. I'd look at the specs for the ones in your budget as there is quite a range of...
01-30-24, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a...

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a thing of beauty in comparison to this poorly sculpted block of stainless. Seriously. It looks like a 6-year old kids drawing you'd see on someone's...
01-23-24, 04:10 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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The famous Bixby bridge on Hwy 1.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

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Hwy 1 between Carmel and Big Sur.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,901
Posted By Ogsarg

I’m wondering if Trek will ever discover that...

I’m wondering if Trek will ever discover that there are more letters in the alphabet besides aedmon.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,260
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Posted By Ogsarg

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Hwy 25 just outside of Tres Pinos, CA. Beautiful day but the wind was nasty.
01-21-24, 05:51 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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At the county historical park.
01-20-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,060
Posted By Ogsarg

I would suggest posting this on the Classic and...

I would suggest posting this on the Classic and Vintage - What's it worth sub-forum. You can upload pics to a photo album in your profile for others to see. I don't know anything about them but from...
01-16-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 837,728
Posted By Ogsarg

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Country folk around here really dislike trespassing. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

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We haven’t gotten much rain but enough over the last few weeks that we’re...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,348
Posted By Ogsarg

If you weren't aware of it already, you can setup...

If you weren't aware of it already, you can setup semi-synchro shifting so that it shifts the rear and the front at the same time to lessen the gear difference. I have my hood buttons programmed for...
01-04-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 843
Posted By Ogsarg

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one...

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one point and read about resetting it by reversing the polarity on the battery for a second and then putting it back. It seemed to work for me. As I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,213
Posted By Ogsarg

Take the wheel off the bike, pump it up and...

Take the wheel off the bike, pump it up and submerse it to see where it's leaking from.

I've noticed that when the sealant gets old, I start seeing microbubbles through the tire. They are very...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,503
Posted By Ogsarg

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Panoche Rd. Middle of nowhere, CA
12-12-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,220
Posted By Ogsarg

I'm at 3370 miles for the year and have some...

I'm at 3370 miles for the year and have some holiday travel coming up so not sure how much more I'll get. Odd that I'm riding less since I retired. Between Grandkids and other activities, I'm finding...
12-02-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,605
Posted By Ogsarg

From motorcycling, I learned that you should...

From motorcycling, I learned that you should never get anywhere near your technical and equipment limitations on anything other than the track or other controlled conditions. In the semi-rural area...
12-02-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,049
Posted By Ogsarg

Over and over, people talk about how the cost to...

Over and over, people talk about how the cost to make something doesn't justify it's price as though that is all that goes into the final product. Well, it's not. Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Quality...
11-29-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,958
Posted By Ogsarg

I've had tinnitus for about 15 years now and wind...

I've had tinnitus for about 15 years now and wind noise definitely makes mine worse. Unfortunately, I've read that ear plugs or in-ear headphones both contribute to causing tinnitus. I've tried the...
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