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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Iride01

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on...

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on the old style brake levers until just about the time I quit using them! <grin>
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Iride01

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you...

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you are doing rides that hit the upper zones quite a bit, then you'll deplete your glycogen stores if your pace outruns your bodies ability to burn fat for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Iride01

Separate them from the rim for spacing. ...

Separate them from the rim for spacing.
Separate them from the rim for wheel removal.
Separate them from their holders for replacement.


Which?

1. Usually there is a barrel adjuster on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 116
Posted By Iride01

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin...

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin injections ever since.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,553
Posted By Iride01

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what...

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what you quoted in your previous post isn't any great amount of protein.



And even if you go back to your post #7...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Iride01

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP....

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP. You seemed to indicate you may have been experiencing some symptoms. But haven't disclosed any that I've read. And maybe you shouldn't here, but do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 569
Posted By Iride01

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then...

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then most any saddle will do. For short trips like that you could benefit more from some cushioning. A maybe even a wider saddle if you do a leisurely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Iride01

Assuming your shower and all the other things you...

Assuming your shower and all the other things you did post ride took up a little time, your HR at the time of the BP then is 87 a more normal number for your HR when just milling around?

As for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 116
Posted By Iride01

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. ...

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. I'm scheduled to see a neurologist!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By Iride01

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack...

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle, then consider how you will deal with it's weight. Otherwise, in typical BF fashion, I don't meet the criteria of your question...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Iride01

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or...

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or when you took your BP after the shower?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 299
Posted By Iride01

You can't just focus on that one thing without...

You can't just focus on that one thing without taking all the rest into consideration.

What that accomplishes for one bike model might be handled differently to achieve almost the same thing by...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 156
Posted By Iride01

Phone is much longer than most GPS Cyclometers....

Phone is much longer than most GPS Cyclometers. So even if the weight is the same, the mass is spread out further from the mount point and Archimedes had some well thought out views on that. (think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 116
Posted By Iride01

I'm only counting 11 sprockets in the picture....

I'm only counting 11 sprockets in the picture. Spacers before the cassette will seem the likely thing. But I'm only guessing since I've never even heard or seen any of this stuff till your post here....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 338
Posted By Iride01

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure...

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure from the BB center along the seat tube to where the extended line from the top of the top tube intersect. If it doesn't have a horizontal top tube then...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By Iride01

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? ...

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? Any auto payment that you make with PayPal can be deactivated for future billings.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 280
Posted By Iride01

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail...

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail a fair amount of time, then I see no issue with the half and halt solution. Though for getting traction in loose dirt or mud, I'd put the knobbier...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By Iride01

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you...

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you are wanting?

Don't do what I did long long ago and think tubular meant it used conventional inner tubes with a normal tire. I think the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By Iride01

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage...

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage diminish if you plan to use wider tires on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 758
Posted By Iride01

EDIT..... My dementia had me thinking this is...

EDIT..... My dementia had me thinking this is what you meant so I FIFY. Geeze I need to learn to read better and fully. Or maybe I need Prevagen!

This surprisingly works on very tiny screws. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By Iride01

What model FD do you have? And which side of the...

What model FD do you have? And which side of the FD's skid plate is rubbing on the chain? Is this a group set that has trim positions? I don't know when trim was added, but 10 speed and greater rears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By Iride01

Chew and spit or chew and swallow. I tried a...

Chew and spit or chew and swallow. I tried a neck gator once and for cycling, it's hot as heck to wear when generating so much heat that needs to be carried away. Those bugs, though annoying will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 868
Posted By Iride01

They aren't the bikes I'd be interested in for...

They aren't the bikes I'd be interested in for me, but I won't knock people that try them out. They'll either ride the crap out of them and realize they need something better or they'll let them sit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,774
Posted By Iride01

So this is blabbery! <grin> Or does a...

So this is blabbery! <grin>



Or does a law exist specifically dealing with whatever this is talking about?

I like your term blabbery. I admit I do a lot of it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 451
Posted By Iride01

If you are going to be off the bike long,...

If you are going to be off the bike long, consider a trainer or stationary bike. You can put a comfy saddle on it and sit very upright keeping without needing your arms on the bars. All the while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 632
Posted By Iride01

Not sure that's a real word when you put the mis...

Not sure that's a real word when you put the mis on it, but if you are thinking of your bike as a trusty steed then you might be. <grin>
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,774
Posted By Iride01

If, if, if.... there is always a if! <grin>

If, if, if.... there is always a if! <grin>
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 238
Posted By Iride01

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using...

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using the charger. Might be more of a issue for data if for some odd reason you are old school moving data to and from that Edge 530.

I use to put a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 302
Posted By Iride01

It's a tight space in there. If you are thinking...

It's a tight space in there. If you are thinking it's worth the cost of a battery, then you might open it up and look inside at what has to be undone to get to the battery. Some of those ribbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By Iride01

So did you ever go back to the shop you bought it...

So did you ever go back to the shop you bought it at and ask them? Was it bought at a bike shop or a big box discount store that doesn't have a bike mechanic?

Still I think the likely issue is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 383
Posted By Iride01

The other half of that lug ear below the red...

The other half of that lug ear below the red arrow that a pin goes through is in the top piece above the red arrow. It's broke.

Shimano doesn't make them to be fully serviceable with replacement...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 779
Posted By Iride01

And your present hypothesizing about the reasons...

And your present hypothesizing about the reasons tires seem tight do?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 632
Posted By Iride01

What are you asking? If you expect there to be...

What are you asking? If you expect there to be one perfect answer, then just make one up and that can be it.

Many times the only pressure they show on the side of the tire is the maximum tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 634
Posted By Iride01

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick...

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick stopping unless the pads were freshly new and everything else perfect. Looks like you might have a steel rim. Those were always worse for stopping...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,774
Posted By Iride01

I don't use a mirror either. Even with a mirror I...

I don't use a mirror either. Even with a mirror I don't know how at the last minute I'm going to know that the car intends me harm in time to avoid it. And as I said previously, all traffic behind me...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,774
Posted By Iride01

While I like my Garmin Varia and use if for every...

While I like my Garmin Varia and use if for every ride, I still don't really know why I need to know that something is coming up behind me. The things behind me have to avoid me until they safely...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Iride01

My only reason for putting the phone on my person...

My only reason for putting the phone on my person instead of in a bag is that I want my phone to go with me if I get knocked off the bike and end up in a different location than the bike does.

I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 353
Posted By Iride01

If you see what looks like the tread from a...

If you see what looks like the tread from a 18-wheeler tire laying in the road, then be careful. It may be a alligator!

Adding to what was said earlier about deer. If you see a little fawn all...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Iride01

And you are basing this on how many crashes? ...

And you are basing this on how many crashes?

I've been knocked off my bike at least 3 different times in the last 7 years and my phone survived in my center rear jersey pocket.

Certainly for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 779
Posted By Iride01

Where you able to get the first side on easy...

Where you able to get the first side on easy enough? I've been able to both remove and install GP5000's with just my fingers on at least three different brand/models of rim. Sorry to say, but you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By Iride01

What make and model shift lever or STI are you...

What make and model shift lever or STI are you using? Although I'm not sure that in 9 speed applications there is any difference between mountain or road bike components. If by some odd chance you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,440
Posted By Iride01

No one want's your batteries. Most won't know...

No one want's your batteries. Most won't know how to get them much less that they are even there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,180
Posted By Iride01

My previous bike I kept for about 3 years and my...

My previous bike I kept for about 3 years and my new bike I replaced it with had 42cm wide bars on them. Along with some other things, I was getting a little nuisance pain in my triceps of my right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By Iride01

Some of what you describe sounds just like poor...

Some of what you describe sounds just like poor shifting performance because you are shifting at too low of a RPM/cadence and are having to use too much power to the pedals to keep moving. So maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 818
Posted By Iride01

I did. You were the one that initiated the...

I did.

You were the one that initiated the conversation with me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, not sure I can use that term love for...

Yeah, not sure I can use that term love for anything other than humans. But I get your point. I thought I was having the time of my life riding old vintage bikes. But when I got my brand new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By Iride01

Very inventive how you obfuscated the URL. So I...

Very inventive how you obfuscated the URL. So I give you credit for that!

A little too involved though. You might have just done www . bikepartsusa . com

Most of us could figure out that we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,229
Posted By Iride01

Because I was describing it to the OP and trying...

Because I was describing it to the OP and trying to verify whether what was felt was actually in the front of the bike or something in the drivetrain. If I just ask if he was experiencing chordal...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 461
Posted By Iride01

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro...

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-ED400/), Velo 9 (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-VL820/) and Velo 7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,895
Posted By Iride01

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is...

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is good!
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