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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,788
Posted By Rogus

Maybe I'm an outlier, but I always use a Ziplock...

Maybe I'm an outlier, but I always use a Ziplock sandwich bag and put my phone in the center pocket because I'm soaked from sweating on my rides. I have a waterproof phone. It's not the dampness...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,335
Posted By Rogus

I have a page on my 530 that includes the battery...

I have a page on my 530 that includes the battery level of all my devices: Battery (530), Gear Battery, Light Battery (Varia RTL 510). Maybe you have a different Garmin or other than Garmin brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,690
Posted By Rogus

It's going to depend on the individual. Some,...

It's going to depend on the individual. Some, maybe most, will adapt to using the two systems without issues. Others will have trouble with going back and forth. I would likely be the latter. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,586
Posted By Rogus

Just to keep anyone from using the wrong...

Just to keep anyone from using the wrong terminology when shopping. Only Campy uses the term "EPS". "...the Campagnolo electronically-actuated drivetrain...[is] called EPS for Electronic Power...
Forum: Northern California
09-14-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
Posted By Rogus

The OP specifically mentioned "Sac/Folsom"....

The OP specifically mentioned "Sac/Folsom". Obviously he/she doesn't think Folsom is too far. I've never seen a post on Nextdoor for a group bike ride. I expect it would be very rare. Better to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,586
Posted By Rogus

Of course you "don't need it." But, if you want...

Of course you "don't need it." But, if you want it (which is a given) and you can afford it, my experience says it's well worth it. Did the same move 5 years ago and it was the best decision. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,118
Posted By Rogus

Does a "harder" equal more traction? Seems it...

Does a "harder" equal more traction? Seems it would be just the opposite.
Forum: Northern California
09-10-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,644
Posted By Rogus

The good thing about Diablo is you can climb for...

The good thing about Diablo is you can climb for as long as you want or are able, turnaround and then it's downhill coming back. If I lived close enough I'd be on it almost daily. Go for it and...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
Posted By Rogus

Been a couple of months since the OP asked, but...

Been a couple of months since the OP asked, but there are some clubs that have been doing group rides for a few weeks. If you still are looking check out:

TCC...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,118
Posted By Rogus

It wouldn't be for me. I've upgraded a bike to...

It wouldn't be for me. I've upgraded a bike to Di2 and it wasn't the same as the two bikes I've purchased with from the factory installations. Always had issues with rattling that I, and the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,118
Posted By Rogus

Glad it worked out for you to get your color...

Glad it worked out for you to get your color choice. I suspect liking the looks of what one rides is important to most.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,118
Posted By Rogus

Do you have the new bike yet?

Do you have the new bike yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 10:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,545
Posted By Rogus

I've had Di2 for 6 years, ride year round in...

I've had Di2 for 6 years, ride year round in temps down to the teens Fahrenheit and have issues with pain from cold fingers. While I mis-shift occasionally, for the most part wearing layers of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,118
Posted By Rogus

This pic shows the fade better. I didn't realize...

This pic shows the fade better. I didn't realize it darken that much, but was very happy to find it did so when it arrived. Happy with how it looks. A bit harder to keep it looking clean compared...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,545
Posted By Rogus

I don't think it was mentioned, but the shifting...

I don't think it was mentioned, but the shifting process is different between Force and Ultegra Di2. You should consider whether you like one versus the other. I liked the size of the shifters on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,118
Posted By Rogus

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20191025_162631_a4c0327e57e9e97101ddee4d8484dc26c15f455a.jpgMine is just the stock color without going Project One direction. Didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,831
Posted By Rogus

Continental Hardshell replaced with cords showing...

Continental Hardshell replaced with cords showing through with 6,049 miles on it. Zero flats.

Switched to tubeless last year and got 5,753 miles out of Hutchinson Sector 32. Replaced when cords...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,438
Posted By Rogus

Wouldn't that be nice. Newer model has been...

Wouldn't that be nice. Newer model has been redesigned and hopefully will be stronger.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,438
Posted By Rogus

Same exact thing happened to me today. Standard...

Same exact thing happened to me today. Standard Ultegra setup. Thought at first there was a battery issue since the battery is 5 years old with heavy use and it was still shifting fine in the rear....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 45,391
Posted By Rogus

This question may not seem important to most, but...

This question may not seem important to most, but I always ride with a top tube bag for easy access to nutrition and my phone. It appears in the posted photos that the cabling will not work with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,618
Posted By Rogus

Just to chime in on the Cat Ears, I agree...

Just to chime in on the Cat Ears, I agree completely. Made a big difference for me and my wife.

This morning's ride the temp never got above 30F. Saw a low of 24 on the Garmin, but it reads...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,916
Posted By Rogus

People have a varying degree of night vision. ...

People have a varying degree of night vision. You may need a more powerful light than others do. I use a L&M Urban 800 on the bars and a L&M 360+ on the helmet. Both are used at their lowest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,102
Posted By Rogus

My experience with CatEars is they give me a...

My experience with CatEars is they give me a considerable reduction in wind noise even at much lower speeds. They have to be worn correctly and loose helmets straps defeat their purpose.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-16, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rogus

I have a '15 Defy Advanced Pro 0. My bike shop...

I have a '15 Defy Advanced Pro 0. My bike shop just stopped carrying Giant due to the "poor customer service." Just passing on the information. Part of it was because they couldn't get Giant to...
Forum: Northern California
09-14-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,282
Posted By Rogus

There was for me. DR was easier than I expected...

There was for me. DR was easier than I expected it to be.
Forum: Northern California
09-13-16, 05:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,282
Posted By Rogus

Diablo is great training for the DR. My brother...

Diablo is great training for the DR. My brother and I did a training ride on it the one time I was in the area. We did Southgate, Northgate, Southgate, Northgate. Having done that we knew we would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-16, 07:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,561
Posted By Rogus

It was nice to hear until they added, "...for an...

It was nice to hear until they added, "...for an old guy!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-16, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Rogus

For those of you who say you are putting two...

For those of you who say you are putting two bikes inside a car (not a SUV/van/truck) with the seat folded down are you laying them on top of each other?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rogus

Funny as I was just wondering how many pairs of...

Funny as I was just wondering how many pairs of shoes is typical for a cyclist. I have two pair for road and two pair for off-road. If one pair gets wet, I have the second for the next day's ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,452
Posted By Rogus

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/Less001/5-2...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/Less001/5-24-14%20HW%20Century%20cropped.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Less001/media/5-24-14%20HW%20Century%20cropped.jpg.html])


Here's my Hardrock...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,994
Posted By Rogus

Not mine. 4000SII 28s measured 30.5.

Not mine. 4000SII 28s measured 30.5.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,336
Posted By Rogus

California

California
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,336
Posted By Rogus

Does it have to be an organized century or can I...

Does it have to be an organized century or can I add the 101 mile solo ride I did Saturday with 10,299' of climbing?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-15, 10:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,110
Posted By Rogus

Tried them all: Sweat Gutr, Halo, Sweathawg,...

Tried them all: Sweat Gutr, Halo, Sweathawg, Headsweat with perspiration band and without. Sweat Gutr returned after one ride of burning eyes Sweathawg would've been returned but ordered online and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,441
Posted By Rogus

Just surprised to hear so many of you check your...

Just surprised to hear so many of you check your tires infrequently. I check them at least twice a week and often more if the road seemed to have more junk in it than normal. Of course, I guess it...
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