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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By Montag311

I like to align the valve with the treadwear...

I like to align the valve with the treadwear indicator that Continental tires have. Makes it much easier to find when it's worn down to almost nothing. There's a TWI mark next to it on the sidewall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,332
Posted By Montag311

From a beautiful fall ride last weekend. This guy...

From a beautiful fall ride last weekend. This guy has literally hundreds of pumpkins in his field. I ride past here a lot and never saw that he was selling them. Curious as to why he grew them....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,823
Posted By Montag311

I sometimes wonder if having more gears means...

I sometimes wonder if having more gears means that you just wind up shifting more often, which means more wear and tear on levers, derailleurs, chain, cables, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,332
Posted By Montag311

This was a few years ago. The trees are not this...

This was a few years ago. The trees are not this pretty yet this year.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/fall_ride_2_18d22c4267d5dcfca11e6a91b8c570f6ec78ef06.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By Montag311

I bought some thin plastic housing liner and used...

I bought some thin plastic housing liner and used that to feed over the existing cable, then secured the liner and used that as a "pipe" to feed the new cable through. Lots of YouTube videos can show...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By Montag311

Kind of Proud of My Wrenching Skills

With my road bike having 20,000+ miles and my rear shifting being pretty sloppy this year, I decided to replace my brake/shift levers, rear derailleur, large chainring, and all of the associated...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,817
Posted By Montag311

To finish at the stem, I don't use electrical...

To finish at the stem, I don't use electrical tape. I use silicone tape like this...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By Montag311

I don't have it but I've been wanting eTap for a...

I don't have it but I've been wanting eTap for a long time and was waiting for it to move down to the more affordable Force group so that I could possibly upgrade. (I have SRAM Apex.) Then they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,767
Posted By Montag311

Many of the reasons others have mentioned, but...

Many of the reasons others have mentioned, but yeah, this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=30&v=8OhUJywiSUE
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,287
Posted By Montag311

42 miles yesterday, planned on 50+ today. Woke up...

42 miles yesterday, planned on 50+ today. Woke up a little after 7:00 to try to get an early start. Was putting on the Lycra and I heard thunder. What? The forecast was 20% chance of rain. Checked...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-17-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,604
Posted By Montag311

I don't know of a way to do it on the fly from...

I don't know of a way to do it on the fly from the device itself, but if you use the Garmin Connect website, you can do it there. You can import the route to Garmin Connect from RWGPS, or convert an...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-22-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,814
Posted By Montag311

Mapometer is web-based and pretty easy to use. I...

Mapometer is web-based and pretty easy to use. I don't think you can export to navigation devices like you can with Strava and MapMyRide and I'm not even sure if you can print your route but for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,326
Posted By Montag311

I found your other thread and enjoyed it a great...

I found your other thread and enjoyed it a great deal. You did a fine job cleaning up that bike. Hard to believe it was it really 38 lbs. I guess my 15-year old legs didn't mind. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,326
Posted By Montag311

I had a 1976 Continental back in the day. Same...

I had a 1976 Continental back in the day. Same color as yours but they changed the decals a little. I delivered newspapers on that bike and had many great adventures. Great memories.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,185,458
Posted By Montag311

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x933/garmin_edge_520_plus_24c6251a946c8e5725a4904d5212f03345bdc3de.jpg
Garmin Edge 520 Plus
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,814
Posted By Montag311

Mine is usually on the low side of normal but...

Mine is usually on the low side of normal but when I've been riding a lot, it gets a bit too low, to the point where I get pretty dizzy sometimes. One day I was at Wal-Mart, squatting down looking...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,604
Posted By Montag311

Yep. GoPro.

Yep. GoPro.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,540
Posted By Montag311

I hate the dark arms/pale hands look so this year...

I hate the dark arms/pale hands look so this year I tried riding without gloves. My hands got tanned all right, but my left pinkie and ring finger started going numb. Back to wearing gloves.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,475
Posted By Montag311

In normal weather I ride Continental GP 4000 II's...

In normal weather I ride Continental GP 4000 II's also. I love those tires. In winter I'll ride in temps down to the teens and I do not want to have to stop to fix a flat so I do change to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,229
Posted By Montag311

Obviously you are a serious photographer and I...

Obviously you are a serious photographer and I wanted to say that I love the technical quality of this photo. So sharp that you can read the lettering on the tires. Minimal depth of field but both...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 20,059
Posted By Montag311

Pretty sure I posted this in one of the other...

Pretty sure I posted this in one of the other threads but I guess it fits here too. This was last weekend when the weather forecast called for rain and wind and cool temps. I wasn't expecting to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Montag311

I love riding in the fall. ...

I love riding in the fall.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag391/Bburg_Rob/Fall%20Ride%204_zpsfocaxqi0.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,098
Posted By Montag311

At least you didn't fall over at a 4-way stop...

At least you didn't fall over at a 4-way stop intersection with cars lined up in all directions watching you look like an idiot (like I did :p).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Montag311

I love abandoned places as well. Nice picture. ...

I love abandoned places as well. Nice picture. Nice bike. I like the way your saddle bag matches the blue of the bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Montag311

Let's see, the Galibier, the Galibier...don't...

Let's see, the Galibier, the Galibier...don't think I've heard of it. ;) Great pic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-15, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By Montag311

Problem with Specialized Romin Saddle

The saddle is loose on its rail assembly. When the saddle is on the bike, I can slide it fore and aft maybe a couple of millimeters. It makes a very audible clicking when it moves. The saddle is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,878
Posted By Montag311

I've always been interested in amateur radio but...

I've always been interested in amateur radio but never actually got into it. Wasn't sure if it was very popular anymore. I did have a CB radio during the big CB boom of 70's.

My current hobbies...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,197
Posted By Montag311

I'm a guy and this would be okay with me. I...

I'm a guy and this would be okay with me. I always thought it was kind of weird that women's races had podium girls.

Has anyone been to an auto show lately? There have always been pretty girls...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,192
Posted By Montag311

I mostly ride by myself. l like the alone time. ...

I mostly ride by myself. l like the alone time. But I also do a few group rides and bigger charity-type rides every year. I love looking at all the different bikes and jerseys and just being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,218
Posted By Montag311

My usual ride length is 33-36 miles which I try...

My usual ride length is 33-36 miles which I try to do three times per week, riding solo. I also try to do a number of longer rides, usually organized rides or group rides in the 50-62 mile range. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,482
Posted By Montag311

Me as well. It's guess it's possible that the...

Me as well. It's guess it's possible that the "official" bike lubes are better but I don't know. I do know that it's hard to beat the bang for the buck that you get with a homebrew. One quart each...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,604
Posted By Montag311

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag251/rlipsey/...

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag251/rlipsey/DSC_5663_a_zpst88jjxgq.jpg (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/rlipsey/media/DSC_5663_a_zpst88jjxgq.jpg.html)
Famous photo spot north of Monument...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,599
Posted By Montag311

As I said above, kind of tired of black bikes but...

As I said above, kind of tired of black bikes but this one is gloss instead of flat and the red and white trim is well done (maybe a bit too much white on the chainstay). I like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,599
Posted By Montag311

I'm not a fan of flat black bikes but the gold...

I'm not a fan of flat black bikes but the gold chain matching the gold Cannondale logo is an inspired touch.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,837
Posted By Montag311

I'm a little lighter (165 lbs) but maybe I can be...

I'm a little lighter (165 lbs) but maybe I can be another data point for you even though you have already bought them.

I also have a Synapse. Mine came with Shimano R500 wheels. Like you, I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,126
Posted By Montag311

I don't do a lot of paceline riding either but...

I don't do a lot of paceline riding either but just yesterday I rode in an organized ride and happened to get with a group of 4 or 5 others and we maintained a consistent 20-22.5 mph without much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By Montag311

From the official rules...

From the official rules (http://www.letour.com/le-tour/2015/docs/TDF15_Reglement-BD.pdf):

For the team classification, the time of the 5th man on each team is recorded 5 times. In the event where...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,455
Posted By Montag311

He's also pretty active on Twitter. He posts...

He's also pretty active on Twitter. He posts about what he is currently doing and a lot of everyday things about his family life.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,573
Posted By Montag311

Fuji makes some nice looking bikes.

Fuji makes some nice looking bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,185,458
Posted By Montag311

454612 Got these photochromic glasses from...

454612
Got these photochromic glasses from Nashbar. I have a pair of regular sunglasses and a pair with non-tinted lenses but I got tired of having to pick which ones to wear and then hoping that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-15, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,033
Posted By Montag311

Measure from the max line to the end of the...

Measure from the max line to the end of the seatpost that goes into the frame. You can cut the post to any length as long as you maintain this minimum insertion. For example, if you want to cut two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By Montag311

If you play hooky, don't call in first to tell...

If you play hooky, don't call in first to tell them that you're in bed sick. It will then be guaranteed that you will have a crash resulting in visible road rash or other injuries that would not be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,551
Posted By Montag311

I just got some Vuelta Corsa Lites and so far so...

I just got some Vuelta Corsa Lites and so far so good. Only about 125 miles on them. I wish the freehub was a bit quieter, but I'm accustomed to my stock Shimano hub, which is very quiet. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,057
Posted By Montag311

This thread is absolutely harrowing. I had to...

This thread is absolutely harrowing. I had to stop reading. It's enough to make a person stop riding and become a product-liability attorney.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,604
Posted By Montag311

I just spent some time street viewing this area...

I just spent some time street viewing this area on Google maps. Wow. Just beautiful. Sheep grazing right next to the road. Some areas look almost as if no one has been there for a hundred years. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,189
Posted By Montag311

I don't have an answer for your question but I am...

I don't have an answer for your question but I am trying something similar. I'm replacing my stock Shimano R500s with Corsa Lites which arrived today. I'm saving almost 3/4 of a pound but I'm also...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-15, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,141
Posted By Montag311

That is a beautiful bike.

That is a beautiful bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 08:45 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,690
Posted By Montag311

Got back from a ride and rolled my bike into the...

Got back from a ride and rolled my bike into the garage. I was in the process of taking off my helmet, gloves, etc. when I noticed that the tire was noticeably flatter than normal. When I checked, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,351
Posted By Montag311

Although I prefer a nice comfortable 75 degrees,...

Although I prefer a nice comfortable 75 degrees, I like riding in the cold. I like watching the scenery change with the seasons. I like seeing Christmas decorations from my bike. I like knowing...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,180
Posted By Montag311

I'm pretty sure that this equation is what you...

I'm pretty sure that this equation is what you need because in theory, pressure and temperature have this relationship:

P1/T1 = P2/T2

P1= indoor tire pressure
T1= indoor temp
P2= outdoor...
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