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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-15, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,926
Posted By VertigoFlyer

The chain/cassette are relatively new. The cable...

The chain/cassette are relatively new. The cable is not frayed. The frame and derailleur hanger are fine. She has never crashed the bike. The upper jockey wheel was clearly on the largest cog. No...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,926
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Inoperative "B-Screw" on Shimano Ultegra 6700 Rear Derailleur

My wife's rear derailleur is making a grinding noise when on the largest cog. I did some investigating and found that the upper jockey wheel was too close to the largest cog on the cassette. The...
Forum: Recumbent
04-12-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,259
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Wiggle your toes on a regular basis. This one...

Wiggle your toes on a regular basis. This one change helped my feet more than any other! Seems simple but trust me, wiggle your toes every 15 minutes or so and your feet will thank you! Doing this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By VertigoFlyer

That mysterious RATTLE!

I own a 2011 Trek Madone 5.2 with a Shimano Ultegra 6700 group and a few addons, tweaks, swaps etc.

307867

I LOVE this bike!

But, it's had this annoying rattle since day one. When on really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,999
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Strava! It's accurate, easy on my iPhone battery...

Strava! It's accurate, easy on my iPhone battery and has an excellent website. I start Strava put my iPhone in a jersey pocket and ride. It has always consistently logged my rides without fail. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,291
Posted By VertigoFlyer

No one should be able to push a baby stroller on...

No one should be able to push a baby stroller on a sidewalk because we all know those are lethal instruments! Cats and dogs ought to be banned because they occasionally run out in front of cars! Kids...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 614
Posted By VertigoFlyer

The joys and tribulations of weight loss

Hey folks,

I've managed to lose 65 pounds since getting back into cycling! I'm WAY happy about that without a doubt. But it has come with it's own set of frustrations too! Such as - my cycling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Trust but VERIFY!! I love my LBS's! I have...

Trust but VERIFY!!

I love my LBS's! I have two that I shop at. Both are great. But humans are human and I always give our bikes a good looking over after an LBS visit. In the end it's my ass (and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 933
Posted By VertigoFlyer

My wife and I donate time and effort to Cycle the...

My wife and I donate time and effort to Cycle the WAVE. WAVE is an acronym for Women Against Violence Everywhere. Cycle the WAVE is an annual bike ride for women based in Issaquah WA and raises...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,647
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I think what some folks might have missed is we...

I think what some folks might have missed is we were approaching the groups head on. We were going up hill and they were coming down hill.

With that in mind they could clearly see us coming but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,647
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Now that made me laugh!!

Now that made me laugh!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,647
Posted By VertigoFlyer

The Iron Horse is a dirt path. A former railroad...

The Iron Horse is a dirt path. A former railroad right of way. A fun ride for a cardio workout on our mtn bikes. So no stripes on the gravel/dirt....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,647
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Grumpy on a MUP

Hey folks,

The wife and I did a 22 mile ride up a local railroad grade MUP named the Iron Horse Trail outside Seattle WA yesterday. We ride this route up to the tunnel on a regular basis. It's...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-09-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,933
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I also suggest buying used touring road bikes....

I also suggest buying used touring road bikes. Then take them to Veloce Velo on Mercer Island for a good going over before you start your trip.

You should also invest in someone showing you how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Graham and I ride together on a regular basis....

Graham and I ride together on a regular basis. I've watched this bike transform into something truly stunning!! I rode with Graham on his inaugural ride with Campy EPS and I can vouch for his larger...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,809
Posted By VertigoFlyer

In one word - WOW!! I did a ride...

In one word - WOW!!


I did a ride yesterday that included two Cat 4 climbs and 33 miles. This is after having rode both Friday and Saturday so I was already a bit saddle sore. But right from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,897
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Or, just drop it into a ziplock sandwich bag....

Or, just drop it into a ziplock sandwich bag. MUCH cheaper!!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-22-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By VertigoFlyer

My wife LOVES this ride!! She loves it so much...

My wife LOVES this ride!! She loves it so much she got us both involved in supporting it! We just rebuilt their website: Cyclethewave.org (http://cyclethewave.org). The group of folks behind Cycle...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-22-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Should you need any cycling related items or...

Should you need any cycling related items or service Veloce Velo on Mercer Island is a superb bike shop! I am only affiliated with this shop via the owner Graham Hunter who is a good friend and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-24-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By VertigoFlyer

The pitfalls and joys of doing you own wrenching

Another option is to take it to your local bike shop and have them strip the frame for you. Then re-assemble it after the paint job is done. Your LBS can do this much more efficiently than you can....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-11-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,788
Posted By VertigoFlyer

+1 for Erik Moen! Ryan (who works for Erik) did...

+1 for Erik Moen! Ryan (who works for Erik) did my bike fit a couple months back and I've been very happy with the results! Call Veloce Velo to setup an in-shop bike fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,502
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I've driven to the top of Haleakala and yeah that...

I've driven to the top of Haleakala and yeah that is one mighty climb on a bike! We drove up with another couple and his wife got altitude sickness and we had to rush her down the mountain post...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,291
Posted By VertigoFlyer

+100!!

+100!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,378
Posted By VertigoFlyer

As both a rider and a hopeless geek I was elated...

As both a rider and a hopeless geek I was elated to be given the chance to ride a steed with Ultegra Di2. OMG this is AWESOME!! My best comparison is when I bought a 2008 BMW 335xi with steering...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By VertigoFlyer

My own corporate jet to permanently avoid the...

My own corporate jet to permanently avoid the morass that is commercial air travel these days... Then I'd fly everywhere/anywhere. And ride my bike there.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-31-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,565
Posted By VertigoFlyer

The **** cyclists say....

The **** cyclists say....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-12, 04:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 10,541
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I started out in the USAF as a Combat Weapons...

I started out in the USAF as a Combat Weapons Team Member on F-15's and B-52's. I worked my way up to a Team Chief E5. Left the USAF and went into avionics manufacturing. That was fun but the pay...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,480
Posted By VertigoFlyer

D. is of particular importance to me! I have to...

D. is of particular importance to me! I have to remind myself to breath a full even pace otherwise I won't make it up the hill! I get so focused on the "grind" I fail to breath fully...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By VertigoFlyer

It sure is. My 6700 only jumps two on a full...

It sure is. My 6700 only jumps two on a full sweep. Three might be nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Very curious, I'm looking at the owner's manual...

Very curious, I'm looking at the owner's manual for Shimano's 6700 group and it clearly states only two cogs for a full sweep...

Here is a link to the PDF:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Shims for my Shimano 6700 STI's

Hey folks,

I've been riding my 2011 Trek Madone for several months now and I never felt quite comfortable with the reach to the brake levers while in the drops. It's always felt like they needed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,139
Posted By VertigoFlyer

When I first got back on the bike after a long...

When I first got back on the bike after a long drawn out health issue my rides would average 1.5 miles. This was last year. Now I'm up to 50 mile rides and I'm hoping to go past 100 this summer.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-12, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,442
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I own a 2011 Trek Madone 5.2 with H2 fit and a...

I own a 2011 Trek Madone 5.2 with H2 fit and a Shimano Ultegra 6700 group with the stock compact cassette. I live in the foothills outside Seattle WA and my Madone climbs vastly better than I do!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,768
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Not only do I holler out the traditional "On Your...

Not only do I holler out the traditional "On Your Left" but as I pass by I add "Thank You" even if they did nothing at all. That "Thank You" gets lots of happy smiles in my Look Back Mirror. And I'm...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-26-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,189
Posted By VertigoFlyer

This is my home ground and where my wife and I...

This is my home ground and where my wife and I ride the most. The farm roads in the Snoqualmie River Valley are a cyclists dream! Other than when the river overflows its banks... ;-) I see LOTS of TT...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-26-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,189
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I ride the Mercer Island loop at least once a...

I ride the Mercer Island loop at least once a week and other than this week's crummy weather the loop has been quite doable. If I want to extend it I ride down to Jean Coulon Park in Renton. From...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,452
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I've been battling diverticulitis for several...

I've been battling diverticulitis for several years. I had 12 inches of my colon removed. I've had 8 colonoscopies so far. Number nine is soon to be scheduled. Diverticulitis is truly an evil...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,840
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Same reasons for me! I live outside Seattle WA...

Same reasons for me! I live outside Seattle WA and we have a superb LBS on Mercer Island named Veloce Velo. They rise to the occasion no matter who walks in. It's all about service and relationships.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,086
Posted By VertigoFlyer

My wife rides a 2009 Trek Madone 4.5 WSD that she...

My wife rides a 2009 Trek Madone 4.5 WSD that she loves. It has an upgraded Shimano Ultegra group and Ultegra clipless pedals. She's 5'-2" and we just did a pro bike fit for both of us. She really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-12, 02:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,466
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I haven't used custom insoles but I do use Super...

I haven't used custom insoles but I do use Super Feet inserts and I really like them. Happy feet = more miles!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,466
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Wow! I had no idea my post would stir things up...

Wow! I had no idea my post would stir things up this much! Here's why we decided to put money on the table for a fitting:

My wife was having numerous nagging little fitment issues. I think she is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,466
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Thanks for the feedback Volosong I appreciate...

Thanks for the feedback Volosong I appreciate it!!

I expect there will be some fine tuning after the new handlebars. The shifters were toed in during the fit and currently feel great! I can tweak...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,466
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Wife and I got a professional bike fit today

Hey folks,

We finally broke down and got a professional bike fit today. Oh what a difference it has made! Here is a list of what got changed as best I recall:


Seat post raised 2 cm. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Got to ride a Cannondale today with Shimano Ultegra Di2!!

So today I was yacking with the shop manager at my favorite LBS and we got to talking about Di2. Low and behold they had a Cannondale sitting on the floor with a full Ultegra Di2 group on it.

I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-07-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,048
Posted By VertigoFlyer

+1

+1
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-07-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,961
Posted By VertigoFlyer

My wife and I did watch "Fat, Sick and Nearly...

My wife and I did watch "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead". It's a powerful movie for sure. We went about our juicing plan differently than what's laid out in the movie. We juice in the morning. Each juice...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-05-12, 01:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Hey ACree, I live on Snoqualmie Ridge and would...

Hey ACree, I live on Snoqualmie Ridge and would be more than happy to join up for some rides! I'm not aware of any formal group rides in our area but I do go participate in the shop rides from Veloce...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 66,135
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Entertainment!

Damn this is fun!!

:popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 157,126
Posted By VertigoFlyer

Lucy the Mad Redhead!!

Here is my 2011 Madone 5.2

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6168/6193903009_0fa7a59a84_b.jpg

This is Lucy the Mad Redhead! She's much faster than I am! And a blast to ride!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,420
Posted By VertigoFlyer

I have very fussy feet. I'm 52 years old (as of...

I have very fussy feet. I'm 52 years old (as of tomorrow) and my poor feet have taken years of abuse via a very active outdoor lifestyle. So when I got back into cycling (both mtb and road) my feet...
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