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11-18-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

Agreed. Rim vs disc the difference is huge I will...

Agreed. Rim vs disc the difference is huge I will agree. Tubeless better too you are less likely to get flats saves your bacon. Its even better on mountain bikes and all the thorns you hit on trails....
11-18-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

Like I said I don't build bike. In the buy vs...

Like I said I don't build bike. In the buy vs build spectrum I am 100% build I can't be bothered am not into all that custom stuff. I have replaced broken components on lower end bikes with higher...
11-18-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

Condolences. Have (had) a few friends with Teslas...

Condolences. Have (had) a few friends with Teslas results all over the map several worship theirs and several have run away with their tail between their legs. The one main advantage is the...
11-11-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

We got a base model forester with CVT it gets...

We got a base model forester with CVT it gets great gas mileage if you drive easy with it but no fun at all. I miss the manual transmission. If I had the money 10-20 years ago I would have bought a...
11-11-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I tried one for all of 40 yards down my street...

I tried one for all of 40 yards down my street and had to fall to stop. No way. I bought it cheap just to try it and donated it to the local charity recycle a bike immediately. Good riddance.

If...
11-11-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I would not because 9 speed drivetrains 20 years...

I would not because 9 speed drivetrains 20 years ago weren't going to be replaced with electronic shifters of which I wish to have no part of. I posted that as my motivation.
11-08-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I use several actually because I own a few...

I use several actually because I own a few different brands. One the Treks go to Trek which behaves as close to LBS as possible except for the fact that their mechanics are totally incompetent except...
11-07-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,187
Posted By Attilio

Suggest a local coop or charity a la "recycle a...

Suggest a local coop or charity a la "recycle a bike". Is there a nonprofit that takes donations and resells them to teach poor people how to fix their bikes and help get them going. Usually you get...
11-07-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I already mentioned this but I do not like to...

I already mentioned this but I do not like to tinker. In the buy vs build debate I am 100% buy because I don't have the patience or attention span to be bothered. To me there is no satisfaction of...
11-07-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

Its the latter case I am a luddite because I...

Its the latter case I am a luddite because I don't like the idea of even more batteries to change or recharge and the buttons vs the tactile feel. Not a fan of drop bars in general the control is...
11-07-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I don't work on my bikes at all. In the buy vs...

I don't work on my bikes at all. In the buy vs build debate I am a 100% buy as I can't be bothered to tinker. I'd rather use the time to stretch, work out, kayak or ride more, work or just rest.
...
11-07-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

I ride a lot of miles like 6k a year all season...

I ride a lot of miles like 6k a year all season long. But I only ride my high end bike w/o road salt. I have single speed for rainy days where I put away wet and clean/oil the chain once a year...
11-07-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Wow beautiful. Looks VERY fast. Yes I also have a...

Wow beautiful. Looks VERY fast. Yes I also have a Stellar ST-17 double for the wife and kid that is even faster and very stable. Problem w/ skeg or rudder though is moving parts are not reliable. It...
11-07-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Looks beautiful but it appears its a little...

Looks beautiful but it appears its a little narrow for my tastes at only 23". In my experience anything under 24 which is where the G2 lies gets VERY tippy and scary. I am skinny and fit but 6'4"...
11-07-23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,122
Posted By Attilio

Should I "Hoard" Mechanical High End Parts?

Hello. I read that mechanical high end groupsets like Ultegra 11sp have been discontinued. Does this mean they don't make parts any more and whatever's out there is out there until it runs out...
10-17-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

The S14 G2 is sublime. Not that tippy but very,...

The S14 G2 is sublime. Not that tippy but very, very fast can keep up with or easily pass longer boats especially plastic ones like the P&H Virgo etc. Can get up to 6.2-6.3mph in a straight line...
10-17-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,664
Posted By Attilio

Yes I am a much above average climber. The...

Yes I am a much above average climber.

The reason is simple and its not imaginary; a coach explained to me and showed me evidence that riding a single speed bike over time even if its not all your...
09-28-23, 03:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Well that's just the thing. I have type 1...

Well that's just the thing. I have type 1 diabetes on insulin so I have to move as much as humanly possible. Short of overtraining or injury more exercise when you're on insulin is always better...
09-22-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Yes most boats you lean away from the turn but I...

Yes most boats you lean away from the turn but I heard the P&H kayaks are designed so that you get more turning when you lean INTO the turn. Never had one only what I read.
09-22-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

I like the compass and dry suit. I have both too!

I like the compass and dry suit. I have both too!
09-22-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Nice boats! I like the Stellar line myself and...

Nice boats! I like the Stellar line myself and agree kayaks are almost no maintenance. Every once in a while need to repair the gelcoat from impacts but that's rare you get smart with how and where...
09-22-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

I do, all the above, sort of. Bike 50-150mi a...

I do, all the above, sort of. Bike 50-150mi a week, kayak a couple times a week, stretch a fair amount, weight train 3-5x a week.

Long story short happily married w/ 2 kids but am like a divorced...
09-22-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,130
Posted By Attilio

As I keep saying, and as I think all of us agree...

As I keep saying, and as I think all of us agree when not debating .... 2x is great for many road applications, and 1x is great for many off-road applications, but there are situations and riders for...
09-22-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,130
Posted By Attilio

Me too sort of. I had a Magna Outrageous from the...

Me too sort of. I had a Magna Outrageous from the 1980's with friction shifters and front 3x that was still going strong a couple years ago when I gave it away to the husband of a family friend....
09-21-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Attilio

Cross Training w/ Kayaking?

Anyone cross train with Kayaking? What are the benefits? I do know its an amazing aerobic exercise. Can get heart rate higher for longer which isn't always good though. I use good technique with a...
09-21-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,130
Posted By Attilio

3x means you need a 2x or 1x new bike. Had a...

3x means you need a 2x or 1x new bike.

Had a few 3x bikes gifted to us from various people over the years including very nice families of friends who died. I used them for my kids to not buy...
06-15-23, 04:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 952
Posted By Attilio

Go to your local bike shop and ask for help....

Go to your local bike shop and ask for help. Repeat with different shops until you find one that knows what they are talking about because not all shops specialize in all things. For example my...
06-08-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,992
Posted By Attilio

Trek Domane SL5 with Tiagra and hydraulic brakes....

Trek Domane SL5 with Tiagra and hydraulic brakes. It will be the last road bike you will want for a while. The lower level groupsets like Sora/Claris are OK but if you get serious at all about riding...
06-08-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By Attilio

I would just rent a bike because Walmart bikes...

I would just rent a bike because Walmart bikes are notoriously unreliable POS's and if there's anything wrong with it then its your problem. The rental would be maintained and repaired by the shop so...
05-24-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,120
Posted By Attilio

It depends on if you're on insulin or not. ...

It depends on if you're on insulin or not.

Lifelong type 1 (the one that isn't my fault), super skinny, fit and active. I eat more before the ride and have an idea of what/how to eat for what kind...
Forum: Northeast
05-24-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By Attilio

Mt Hope Bridge in RI Closed to Bikes?

I recently saw a sign on this bridge saying no bikes. WTF?! Scary as this bridge is its even scarier to take another 20 miles and go through that poo-hole dump of Fall River. Why this change, anyone...
05-24-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 9,653
Posted By Attilio

It's too late and the system is too far gone. I...

It's too late and the system is too far gone. I honestly don't care about anything anymore. I have started acting like there are no rules to the road and I own it. Not trying to be a troll but sick...
05-23-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By Attilio

Garmin Watch Stops Recording Mid Activity

It happens on my longer (for now) rides. Like a continous activity that is ~1 hour no problem. It seems like if I make any stops my garmin watch craps out and just stops logging the activity totally...
05-03-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

Yes I am. Agree it sounds like one of those crazy...

Yes I am. Agree it sounds like one of those crazy people problems like fibromyalgia but I couldn't find anything on the topic nor anyone that could propose a solution to this debility and I am very...
05-03-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By Attilio

I don't want to sound offensive but at 280lbs...

I don't want to sound offensive but at 280lbs bike comfort is the least of your problems. As a physician what I see is obese patients think the world needs to be adapted to their toxic lifestyle when...
05-03-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

OK so I finally have an answer and a happy...

OK so I finally have an answer and a happy ending!!!!!

I was found to have neural tension for which the treatment is nerve flossing.

Neural tension is a condition where the nerves don't glide...
04-10-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By Attilio

Yes for a few reasons but it's perfectly normal...

Yes for a few reasons but it's perfectly normal for tubeless tires to lose pressure much faster. Most of it is just they leak more but in general, especially once you get to gravel tires like 37mm...
04-10-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

No I am not in pain per se. It is sore but I...

No I am not in pain per se. It is sore but I would give it a 2-3 out of 10 it's not that bad. I can walk even hike for a couple hours, or perform light manual labor like household chores, yard work....
04-10-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

No I have not ridden in over 4 months and I am...

No I have not ridden in over 4 months and I am still sore every day.
04-10-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

I agree ortho isn't the best as well but in my...

I agree ortho isn't the best as well but in my local area nobody really is any good at this. Damn I am a physician myself and primary care internist, I should be able to digest this and indeed what...
04-10-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

I stopped riding in late November and the...

I stopped riding in late November and the soreness has not gone away. I am starting to think that the damage may indeed be permanent.
04-07-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

Regardless of what happens my plan if I don't...

Regardless of what happens my plan if I don't improve is to sleep on it for a full two years before starting to sell bikes off. Before getting rid of anything if I don't improve by later this year my...
04-07-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

Those days will always be gone I learned my...

Those days will always be gone I learned my lesson. I was riding 3-4000 miles a year for like 3 years in a row and loving it, getting faster every year. It was an amazing complement to weightlifting...
04-07-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

The labs were all normal except slightly high...

The labs were all normal except slightly high tesosterone (1200) with marginally elevated gonadotropes. Obviously am not abusing hormones as the LH/FSH were slightly high so no suppression! Am...
04-01-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By Attilio

34/17 gearing on my Salsa Stormchaser able to...

34/17 gearing on my Salsa Stormchaser able to average 17+mph as well on relatively flat spaces like bike paths. It can climb pretty well with those gears as long as the way up is not too steep. I...
04-01-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By Attilio

I put carbon wheels on three bikes these last two...

I put carbon wheels on three bikes these last two year because I liked the effect of one set on one and indeed it was about 2mph speed boost. I also was able to do same group riding. I was a freaking...
04-01-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

Update I am still sore and unable to ride but saw...

Update I am still sore and unable to ride but saw my ortho this week, got labs and MRI everything is normal. Muscle appear as they should on the imaging no sign of scarring, no swelling and no signs...
03-04-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

The problem here is that "sports medicine"...

The problem here is that "sports medicine" anywhere near where I live is more like ortho joint replacements. There are multiple such known offices but they mostly take care of fat old lazy people...
02-28-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By Attilio

I have multiple carbon bikes and only my Salsa...

I have multiple carbon bikes and only my Salsa Warbird Carbon and Trek Emonda SL have clipless pedals. I "upgraded" in September due to pressure but went with SPD's because the shoes are more...
02-28-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By Attilio

I got back from a family cruise just now which...

I got back from a family cruise just now which made the symptoms a little worse. It was booked well ahead of time like a a few years ago actually as it was supposed to happen during COVID and we got...
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