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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 990
Posted By waters60

Very dry humor! Well played!

Very dry humor! Well played!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 12,337
Posted By waters60

Talk about a can of worms! If a pro team mechanic...

Talk about a can of worms! If a pro team mechanic cannot figure out the mismatch and potential problems such as experienced by DeGent, are mere mortals supposed to absorb all of this information and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 12,337
Posted By waters60

Thomas DeGent no fan of hookless…

Seems like a pretty damning indictment of this technology…
Grabbing my popcorn!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,998
Posted By waters60

Then throw them away to the Rhode Island size...

Then throw them away to the Rhode Island size plastic patch..
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,267
Posted By waters60

Too many variables to account for. Pretty simple,...

Too many variables to account for. Pretty simple, really.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By waters60

Are the rollers still being made? If so call the...

Are the rollers still being made? If so call the manufacturer. I had a pair of Performance rollers and got a replacement belt a couple of years ago. It would take some time to track down the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,160
Posted By waters60

The flip side to hammering when younger is...

The flip side to hammering when younger is tachycardia. I know a number of people who were competitive cyclists and nordic skiers who now in their 50’s and 60’s have tachycardia. There may not be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,160
Posted By waters60

At 63 I am playing the same game. I know I was...

At 63 I am playing the same game. I know I was faster years ago and didn’t maintain my high end, but I can go forever. The trick for me is needing to regain some more high end so the long rides are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By waters60

Hope your Covid vaccination is up to date. Five...

Hope your Covid vaccination is up to date. Five people I know who have travelled there since May have gotten Covid there.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,404
Posted By waters60

If you don’t want your rim sliding along the...

If you don’t want your rim sliding along the pavement and out from under you consider tubular tires.I know this idea is likely a non-starter but you will not be going down so quick. As for puncture...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,795
Posted By waters60

I tried 80 rear and 75 front on my Campy Bora /...

I tried 80 rear and 75 front on my Campy Bora / Veloflex tubulars. For some reason when I tried that a couple of years ago and did not like it. This time it was fine, definitely takes the harshness...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,795
Posted By waters60

Tubeless road observations

For those who have gone from 28-32 tires with tubes to tubeless 28-32 tires, is there any consensus on “ squishiness “ while climbing out of the saddle? I have thought about a tubeless setup to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By waters60

Lincoln Gap E-W is a beast! I did the first four...

Lincoln Gap E-W is a beast! I did the first four gaps years ago which led me to Garrett County Gran Fondo Diabolical Double, 125 miles, 16,500’.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,501
Posted By waters60

Neck pain was starting to be my biggest obstacle....

Neck pain was starting to be my biggest obstacle. I’m 63 and really thought it might end my cycling. At work we have been doing stretches for a couple of years now, including neck stretches, tipping...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By waters60

I buy GuGel in bulk packs and put it into one of...

I buy GuGel in bulk packs and put it into one of their squeeze tubes. Easy to grab the tube, twist to open and squeeze. No need to tear off a foil package.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,094
Posted By waters60

Keep your eyes out for used Kuat racks. I bought...

Keep your eyes out for used Kuat racks. I bought new but they are the last rack you’ll need. Rock solid. One interesting observation relating to rear hitch racks; the location placed the front tray...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By waters60

I love long climbs next to gurgling brooks,...

I love long climbs next to gurgling brooks, preferably with a Hermit Thrush thrown in for good measure. Going through wooded stretches I will slow down to hear the birds!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,058
Posted By waters60

Somewhat counterintuitive but many of us will...

Somewhat counterintuitive but many of us will experience a chilling after eating, as the body reduces blood flow to extremities in order to process food in the stomach. This may not be true with gels...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,058
Posted By waters60

I am trying to picture getting to the top of...

I am trying to picture getting to the top of pretty much any pass or horrific hill and looking for a newspaper stand😳
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,770
Posted By waters60

When I was at UVM in the late 70s my bike had...

When I was at UVM in the late 70s my bike had 52-42 Nuovo Record and 5 speed 13-21 Regina cluster. Going up Smuggler’s from the south I bent the 21 cog and had to turn around and go back to a point...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,058
Posted By waters60

Stop before reaching the top and shed any damp...

Stop before reaching the top and shed any damp base layers and put on something dry. A down vest packs very small and over your dry layer with a windproof layer should keep your core warm. A helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,058
Posted By waters60

Stop before reaching the top and shed any damp...

Stop before reaching the top and shed any damp base layers and put on something dry. A down vest packs very small and over your dry layer with a windproof layer should keep your core warm. A helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By waters60

It was part bad timing; Campy came out with 32...

It was part bad timing; Campy came out with 32 cogs a couple of years after I wanted them but I must say flawless Di2 is hard to argue with. I run a 34 cog with my 34 chainring but when I do 125...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By waters60

I rode Campy for 40 years, through 11 speed...

I rode Campy for 40 years, through 11 speed Chorus. As I got older and looked for lower gearing Campy stopped at 28. I was as big a Campy snob as anyone but since I got a new bike in 2018 with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,031
Posted By waters60

Agree also. If they ride only a couple of bikes...

Agree also. If they ride only a couple of bikes during their careers how can they comment on other bikes?! I’m quite happy with my Super Six Evo and EF Education has been on them for a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,042
Posted By waters60

Seems a few pros have handlebars that flare out...

Seems a few pros have handlebars that flare out quite a bit. Saw them in Tour of Flanders last weekend and E3 two weeks before.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By waters60

Beat me to it! My Super Six has much less...

Beat me to it! My Super Six has much less clearance than the Merckx as I found out😳my thumb got squished when it got grabbed. Lesson learned.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By waters60

Last paragraph is spot on. I won’t allow myself...

Last paragraph is spot on. I won’t allow myself to go faster than the next stretch will safely allow. Even on roads I know well I won’t make what could be fatal assumptions. Cars pulling out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,214
Posted By waters60

Bright lights and a mirror. Unfortunately, bike...

Bright lights and a mirror. Unfortunately, bike lanes, where they exist, tend to be where the debris from cars ends up, broken bottles etc., so I generally do not ride in them unless they are clean....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By waters60

Velo News finally a paywall

It took them a while but it seems Velo News, courtesy of Outside has gone behind a paywall. I guess it couldn’t be free forever but it seemed like forever…
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 15,491
Posted By waters60

Hard to know if you have changed gear?! I wonder...

Hard to know if you have changed gear?! I wonder how many people riding these days do not have a bike computer that gives a readout for gears? I find it more difficult in my gravel bike WITHOUT...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-23, 04:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By waters60

I suspect that the flywheel implementation on...

I suspect that the flywheel implementation on Kreitler rollers may be different than on my Tru Trainer rollers. Coming from an ancient pair of Performance rollers with turbine resistance the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,212
Posted By waters60

How would you describe the difference between the...

How would you describe the difference between the Synapse and the Paris? I bought a 2018 Synapse with Ultegra Di2. It was a very nice bike but seemed to lack responsiveness. In 2020 I bought a Super...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,212
Posted By waters60

How would you describe the difference between the...

How would you describe the difference between the Synapse and the Paris? I bought a 2018 Synapse with Ultegra Di2. It was a very nice bike but seemed to lack responsiveness. In 2020 I bought a Super...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,943
Posted By waters60

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/vn-news-ticker-...

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/vn-news-ticker-leadville-100-adds-qualifier-race-at-sea-otter-jack-thompson-achieves-1000000-vertical-meters/
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,980
Posted By waters60

Exactly. There are plenty of laws on the books...

Exactly. There are plenty of laws on the books that should, theoretically, protect bike riders. Enforcement is a whole other matter.
As for helmets, I suspect the increase in e-bikes will lead to an...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,943
Posted By waters60

77’/ mile! Not bad for 68. At 62 with 259,000’ @...

77’/ mile! Not bad for 68. At 62 with 259,000’ @ 66’/ mile I hope you are retired!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,943
Posted By waters60

Commuting miles are cheating😳

Commuting miles are cheating😳
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,310
Posted By waters60

In a related vein, the Wiley glasses I bought...

In a related vein, the Wiley glasses I bought from Sport RX have removable foam inserts which effectively seal out rushing air. One of the most painful aspects of riding in the cold was my eyes from...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By waters60

Aside from bad road etiquette, the biggest reason...

Aside from bad road etiquette, the biggest reason I avoid group rides is I feel safer by myself. No group dynamics, the invariable competitive nature leads to squirrelly behavior. Nothing worse than...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-22, 04:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By waters60

Single up when traffic approaches from behind and...

Single up when traffic approaches from behind and conditions are safe for it to pass. Nothing pisses off drivers more than clueless riders riding two or three abreast while they cannot pass. This is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,595
Posted By waters60

Long way from corncob days😳

Long way from corncob days😳
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,208
Posted By waters60

I like your sense of humor!

I like your sense of humor!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-22, 04:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,208
Posted By waters60

Both pedals show up in the app. When charging the...

Both pedals show up in the app. When charging the right one goes to flash when charged but the left stays solid. Favero did their remote diagnosis, to no avail. Just for fun I might try forgetting...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,208
Posted By waters60

I think 3 years. They worked fine until two...

I think 3 years. They worked fine until two weeks ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,208
Posted By waters60

Favero Assioma Duo dead battery

My left Favero Duo pedal battery no longer takes a charge. Favero tells me it will cost approx $ 250.00 for a new battery/spindle assembly. On their website they claim 25,000 hours battery life. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,830
Posted By waters60

I second that. Gel flasks are much easier to deal...

I second that. Gel flasks are much easier to deal with. Twist, squeeze, done. No need to tear off gel packs. Although I put GuGel Roctane gels in my flask, I assume it would be easy enough to put...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By waters60

Metallic or resin pads? My 2018 Ultegra Di2...

Metallic or resin pads?
My 2018 Ultegra Di2 Synapse came with metallic pads and I spent 2 1/2 years hating the battle of the squeal. No matter what I did the squeal always came back. Got a gravel...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,515
Posted By waters60

Who is this “ he “?!

Who is this “ he “?!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By waters60

Found the same after going down Big Savage Mt in...

Found the same after going down Big Savage Mt in western MD. With Campy Chorus sidepulls my hands were cramping but with Ultegra hydraulic discs much better.
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