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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 642
Posted By rsbob

I used to bike commute to work, 15 miles each way...

I used to bike commute to work, 15 miles each way (not in the snow). In the winter the temps would dip below freezing and the MUP would glisten like 1000 diamonds in my headlamp. One morning, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

A few years back, I belonged to a group of...

A few years back, I belonged to a group of cyclists in the bike club which were probably about CAT 5s. Each weekend, a group ranging from 7-15 would get together and ride 60-70 miles at an average...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Damn! You need to either do more running, days...

Damn! You need to either do more running, days off or both.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 244
Posted By rsbob

Existing. You are no doubt right that it is not...

Existing. You are no doubt right that it is not contributing to strength, just maintaining.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 244
Posted By rsbob

It may be boring, so ignore this post: My workout...

It may be boring, so ignore this post: My workout 2X a week:

2 sets each:
30 push ups
2 minutes of Superman pose
2 mins of planks
using a PT ball, 30 leg lifts each side
40 squats
20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 298
Posted By rsbob

My favorite energy bars are from Scratch Labs. ...

My favorite energy bars are from Scratch Labs. They are made from real food, delicious, easy to digest and just the right size - not large like a Cliff bar. Also use SIS products.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 480
Posted By rsbob

Sorry to hear about the accident. Heal quickly...

Sorry to hear about the accident. Heal quickly and get back to the good times.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 244
Posted By rsbob

As others have pointed out, weights aren't...

As others have pointed out, weights aren't "rest," and endurance training interferes with strength gains. So, unless there's a lot of slack in your training schedule, you're going to have to give...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,027
Posted By rsbob

Don’t know why the carbon rim mfgs, for rim...

Don’t know why the carbon rim mfgs, for rim brakes, don’t inbed aluminum or steel braking bands for additional stopping power. It wouldn’t be rocket surgery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 642
Posted By rsbob

In my 30s, 3 to 4 days a week after work, I would...

In my 30s, 3 to 4 days a week after work, I would do a 30 mile loop. It would involve 5 significant climbs and one long rolling ‘flat’. It was my personal TT course, and I would endeavor to go flat...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 244
Posted By rsbob

Fitting in Weights to Zone 2 + HIIT

Riddle me this - Since I am pushing 70 - am starting to notice a decline in endurance and increased fatigue, which I would like to counter. Currently doing 4 days of Zone, 2 rest days and one HIIT. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

We may have crossed paths - at least we rode the...

We may have crossed paths - at least we rode the same path to UW. So encouraged the BG is being fixed. So many bone rattling sections where I don’t dare grab a water bottle. I started at Enetai...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

50 miles with 1,400’ around Lake Washington/....

50 miles with 1,400’ around Lake Washington/. Tried to keep it to Z2 but had over 30 mins of Z3 with 650 Watts some how appearing some where. Low 70s and high times.


Garmin scolded me again for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 365
Posted By rsbob

Epilogue to the new computer mount: Was about 25...

Epilogue to the new computer mount: Was about 25 mile into today’s ride and the bars slipped down while braking and hitting a bump. Got out the multi-tool and snugged the top two bolts, but did not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 365
Posted By rsbob

Share those “Oh crap!” Moments Working on Bike

This morning I removed the old Garmin bar mount for one that attaches to the stem. Had the mount positioned correctly was alternately torquing the bolts when the left one (6 nm) just started...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 148,034
Posted By rsbob

New mount ...

New mount

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,189
Posted By rsbob

I love riding my Orca but have no objection to...

I love riding my Orca but have no objection to advances in technology. Don’t know many people opposed to automatic transmissions, seat belts, air bags and disc brakes in vehicles.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Cracked me up. Think we all wanted to spin like...

Cracked me up. Think we all wanted to spin like Lance - but powering over a crest in a higher gear is just so damn satisfying. Am reading your post and got a massive cramp in my left inner thigh and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,968
Posted By rsbob

I have zero issue with “more flashy”. Flashy to...

I have zero issue with “more flashy”. Flashy to me means greater visibility.

My mid-level price preference, which combines flashy with a moderate price is NeoPro. Well made and fits like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 845,540
Posted By rsbob

From today’s ride ...

From today’s ride

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Yikes! I wish I had your legs. Would love to do...

Yikes! I wish I had your legs. Would love to do that kind of climbing, but will live vicariously through you. 6,000’ in 36 miles is intense.

Today I managed 1100’ climb in 2 miles where I hold the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

What is the typical grade on a ride like that -...

What is the typical grade on a ride like that - or how much does it vary?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,062
Posted By rsbob

I used to slow too because if I was over the...

I used to slow too because if I was over the limit and people were still tailgating me, it would piss me off. Now that I’m a bit older and wiser, I pull off the road and let them go by, to tailgate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,990
Posted By rsbob

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,062
Posted By rsbob

Try driving In Palm Springs general area where...

Try driving In Palm Springs general area where the majority of the miles through and between the cities are posted at 50 MPH but they have some good bike lanes. However in pure residential areas, it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,062
Posted By rsbob

So does the Garmin cycle computers if you...

So does the Garmin cycle computers if you activate the feature.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,316
Posted By rsbob

Could always connect it to a portable battery...

Could always connect it to a portable battery tucked under your seat. The bike seat, not yours, just to be clear. :p I have gotten into the habit of charging it after two rides - and luckily I still...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 957
Posted By rsbob

That is one ginormous seat bag which makes a seat...

That is one ginormous seat bag which makes a seat post mount difficult.

Mine is half to a third of the size and contains: Spare tube, tire levers, tire boot, 3 patches and glue, multitool, valve...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 771
Posted By rsbob

I use a similar strategy when stopped at a light...

I use a similar strategy when stopped at a light with zero room in the lane after the light (no sidewalk). I will enter the intersection to the far right and hang out until the last car has gone and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 587
Posted By rsbob

Last week was doing a climb on a MUP with a blind...

Last week was doing a climb on a MUP with a blind corner. Just at the apex, a rider came screaming down on my side of the trail forcing me, and him to quickly swerve to avoid a head-on. It happened...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

A quick 21 with 1,300’ with a younger buddy. ...

A quick 21 with 1,300’ with a younger buddy. Since he can push mucho watts, it encouraged me to put out a little bit extra. The good news 4 PRs I wasn’t trying for and the “bad” news was 2 KOMs for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,527
Posted By rsbob

Riding with an upstart 50 year old with power...

Riding with an upstart 50 year old with power numbers a third greater than mine, pushed me to two KOMs for my age bracket on two climbs. Managed four PRs as well. Moral to the story: ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,425
Posted By rsbob

If you are prone to retinal detachment, it will...

If you are prone to retinal detachment, it will detach on its own with very little prompting - or jostling. I know, I had a 80% detachment in my left eye. And it just happened on its own in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,238
Posted By rsbob

If you ride in variable light conditions -...

If you ride in variable light conditions - clouds, sun, gray - dark - I would highly recommend photochromic lenses. No switching lenses back and forth based on light conditions - a lens that does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,827
Posted By rsbob

Not if you modify an existing bike - but I am...

Not if you modify an existing bike - but I am through in this exchange. You must be right because you must be right. Fine with me.

FYI, I have ridden track bikes and taken track racing courses on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,827
Posted By rsbob

Remove the rear derailleur, remove links in...

Remove the rear derailleur, remove links in chain, put in preferred gear and don’t bother with shift cables, etc because they are not used. If not happy, reinstate removed elements. Cleaning cogs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,827
Posted By rsbob

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”....

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”. Place your multi-speed bike in a gear you like and keep it there - problem solved; Zen state realized - unless there is an ego thing about riding a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,343
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like the Royal We. :D

Sounds like the Royal We. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Several different manufacturers. I found mine...

Several different manufacturers. I found mine here for a super price: https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-tpu-tube-700c-road.html?spm=a2g0o.home.auto_suggest.1.468a1c91eaMhBC
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Purchased TPO tubes and installed them today. My...

Purchased TPO tubes and installed them today. My former Michelin “ultra light” tubes (2 mounted, 1 spare) total weight was 522 g. The total weight of the replacement TPU tubes 252 g. Weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,343
Posted By rsbob

I need to do a price comparo between the two....

I need to do a price comparo between the two. Good to know.

Edit: Done - Endura wins by a wide margin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,343
Posted By rsbob

Absolutely love Endura. I wear them for long...

Absolutely love Endura. I wear them for long rides - so comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,343
Posted By rsbob

OMG! Rapha over Le Col!!! Such heresy. I bet...

OMG! Rapha over Le Col!!! Such heresy. I bet they are battling it out when you wear them together. The horror!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in...

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in Monterey! Bet the competition will be deep. 1000 watts for 10 seconds?!!! Getting ready for the pro-ranks?

Edit, care to share your home insurance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700...

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700 every other month, we got a heat pump which paid for itself in 5 years, but since you have free fuel - and a good upper body workout, go for it. I clean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,886
Posted By rsbob

Only what I ride.

Only what I ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work...

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work outside on our acre, or hike or fix stuff. Can’t just sit around since the gardens require constant attention. Two big things waiting for me is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Cancel the ride. There is always another...

Cancel the ride. There is always another Wednesday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6,252
Views: 567,542
Posted By rsbob

Not 100?! Slacker. :D

Not 100?! Slacker. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 845,540
Posted By rsbob

Have developed a relationship with this guy?...

Have developed a relationship with this guy? Gal?. Whenever I stop, they come running over to say hi and get a handout of a carrot or fresh grass. Eats from my hand.
...
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