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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Tuesday I went 64 miles on my Rohloff14...

Tuesday I went 64 miles on my Rohloff14 heavyweight north to Gibbons, to start the highway season, 10:30 to 6:40. DQ lunch and A+W small supper.
There's 3 valley dips, the steep 2nd one I got to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By PrincipalRider

Only 6 miles. But lots of elevation gain through...

Only 6 miles. But lots of elevation gain through super technical single track.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 227
Posted By dedhed

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

Replaced the main circuit board in my refrig this...

Replaced the main circuit board in my refrig this morning, damn thing cost me $245, but beats 2.5K for a new one. So since it went so easy and I took the day off work, I decide to go out to the rail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

It's back to crappy weather up here in the...

It's back to crappy weather up here in the mountains, It's 41F as I type this soooo...a zone 2 ride of 20 miles and 4500' up the virtual Daylight Pass in fake Death Valley.



Lol. I've only run...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Smaug1

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride...

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride for my club. Unfortunately, they also scheduled a short-notice club meeting for the same time across town to discuss what to do about some "outlaw...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By chaadster

This link might be better for those wanting to...

This link might be better for those wanting to understand the iKubu backstory to Varia:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/acquires-backtracker-company.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By 50PlusCycling

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot...

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot and sunny, and the bugs are getting thick. I rode out to the countryside in Saitama, had lunch next to the river under a nice shady tree. Then I rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work...

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work assignment, so I was speeding home today to get a ride in. I ended up running into my "training partner" down in town and we raced up one of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

got in 26 outside today, too nice of a day to...

got in 26 outside today, too nice of a day to ride inside.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By georges1

25 -30km in a not so well lit gravelly terrain...

25 -30km in a not so well lit gravelly terrain near the river then some portions of road. My 1992 upgraded Giant Tourer proved me that long rides on bumpy and gravelly roads can be done without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By pdlamb

I've also kept short notes for years, with a...

I've also kept short notes for years, with a dozen or more engagement calendars on my bookshelf. What brought this on, for me, was realizing that so many rides aren't worth posting in the "How was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By jaxgtr

I have a database I wrote many years ago and I...

I have a database I wrote many years ago and I have put a comment field in just for this type of thing. I will usually give a basic description of the ride and always make sure to put down anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Did a quick 18 mile ride yesterday to test my...

Did a quick 18 mile ride yesterday to test my Brooks C17 saddle and what a weird feeling. No padding, hard plastic, yet I didn't even feel the seat underneath. Seems like it also helped with back and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I was out there too starting at Log Boom Park...

I was out there too starting at Log Boom Park heading southbound around 3:15pm. I went over to the UW, Gasworks, Fremont, and Ballard a little bit past the locks. I got in 39 miles today. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
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, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran...

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran Fondo (100 km ride) for April.
Yesterday: 24.48 miles on the Monday club ride
14 miles worth of miscellaneous local eBike rides for commuting and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 901
Posted By veganbikes

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped...

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped which has basis in bicycles but a bicycle is pedal only. If people want to ride them and all of that, totally fine, go for it, plenty of roads all over...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,545
Posted By SpedFast

Mine are all 11spd now since I got away from...

Mine are all 11spd now since I got away from MTBing and vintage iron. If I raced or competed, I would definitely feel the same, but it's just recreational use even if I do put a lot of miles on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
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, 06:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By chaadster

Would it help to just run the cables externally,...

Would it help to just run the cables externally, taped to the handlebar? That’d be the zero-cost fix, otherwise it’s either new bar, new shifters or new shifters+derailleurs.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,094
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: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,353
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48...

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48 miles and 4400' of climbing. Mid-70s and sunny, couldn't ask for more enjoyable cycling weather.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL... yea they are.

LOL... yea they are.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

It was nice when I started, high 60's, somewhat...

It was nice when I started, high 60's, somewhat humid 85 when I finished. Got in 67, and 45 of them with no shifting on my Checkpoint which is a 1X setup as I forgot to check my battery level on the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-20-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By Ubie

Only the 715 with camera, which is not a...

Only the 715 with camera, which is not a comparable model.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By Ubie

The USB-C connection and battery level indicator...

The USB-C connection and battery level indicator are nice improvements over the Varia at least.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Almost made 30 miles, but oh boy my butt was...

Almost made 30 miles, but oh boy my butt was hurting the last 10. Ordered a couple of Brooks saddles, hoping they live up to the hype.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at...

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at Sea Otter...about 68 miles and 8400', with a 5 hour and 12 minute finishing time. My personal performance exceeded my expectations and I set some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,037
Posted By VegasJen

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only...

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only flat I've had with my tubeless setup was because of a through-and-through puncture. Two holes but I don't recall any impact that could have caused...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in a rouvy ride tonight, 23 miles, 2.5k of...

Got in a rouvy ride tonight, 23 miles, 2.5k of climbing. Planning for a long ride outside tomorrow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

I was notified at the end of Dec right after I...

I was notified at the end of Dec right after I had paid my policy for the year that my Insurance company got bought and the new owner decided they were exiting the personal insurance lines...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles...

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles and 1500' of gain...although only 13 of those were race miles. I took 2nd in a pretty stacked field, I did a come-from-behind sprint and was short by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
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: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By TMonk

^ nice one

^
nice one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Smaug1

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and...

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and long sleeved jerseys against the sun without being too hot even at full steam. Maybe a wind vest rolled up in a back jersey pocket in case it drops a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has...

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has some really stupid 26% sections, I chose my route poorly today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,037
Posted By RCMoeur

That's intentional, both for traction improvement...

That's intentional, both for traction improvement and pavement durability. An asphalt concrete or chip seal pavement with all rounded rocks tends to wear poorly and can develop rutting, shoving, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

My sweet spot is 70 to 80 with light to no winds,...

My sweet spot is 70 to 80 with light to no winds, maybe 10 or less as we always have wind here. It takes me about 2 weeks to get back into the hot and humid game once the temps start to rise, or 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,037
Posted By RCMoeur

He said he'd tried a plug, but it didn't fully...

He said he'd tried a plug, but it didn't fully seal the tire. The tire was rated for 50 psi, but I'm not sure it had all that when he installed the plug.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for...

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for the big XC race at Sea Otter this week. Nailed the golden ratio on a local loop that had 43 miles and 4300' of gain, at a low-for-me wattage.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By rsbob

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I...

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I tend to excel when the temps are cooler. 65 to 70 degrees is optimal. Mid 70s and higher I tend to sweat, and cooling takes away from power output....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,384
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

My 3rd set of PCW Wheels. Was really looking...

My 3rd set of PCW Wheels. Was really looking forward to trying them, but an emergency appendectomy put that on hold. :notamused:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By rsbob

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off? ...

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1220x1250/img_0143_f7cc894155fc47f6dcc3b25da4137169372b26b2.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Sierra_rider

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a...

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a bike on the roof rack" seat post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By WaveyGravey

I rode 27 miles today. First ride in 2 weeks as...

I rode 27 miles today. First ride in 2 weeks as I have been dealing with a foot problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By jaxgtr

Wife was out of town this weekend, but had to...

Wife was out of town this weekend, but had to drive south to pick her up, so got in a short Rouvy ride, 25 miles, 2.2K ft of ascent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,425
Posted By Sierra_rider

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval...

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval session up Zwift's version of virtual Ventoux, plus some extra mileage before and after the climb. Total of 2 hours, 26 miles, and 5400 very fake feet....
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