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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

she has a pretty fair bike, I upgraded her from a...

she has a pretty fair bike, I upgraded her from a Trek Dual sport to a FX sport carbon fiber with a 1x11 she absolutely loves the FX super light and i encouraged it since I thought the 1x would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I understand completely. Even a few here may...

I understand completely. Even a few here may think we are trying to force our beliefs. But honestly my goal is if she rides better, she will struggle less, she will enjoy it better and I will have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

thank you sir

thank you sir
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂😂😂 ……wait…… 😳😳😳😳😳😳

😂😂😂 ……wait……

😳😳😳😳😳😳
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

i have offered the electric option and even tried...

i have offered the electric option and even tried to to take her to demo days so she can try one, but she rebuffed that idea. I told her that would be in my future sometime, and I certainly don’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I definitely like the first part, I think this is...

I definitely like the first part, I think this is a stellar idea and can help her! Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Great points. this I may try, I’m...

Great points.



this I may try, I’m certainly guilty of gaining as much momentum prior to climbs, she breaks going down most hills. In DO NOT condemn, just try to lead by example. Showing her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂 not sure what you mean or how your interpret...

😂 not sure what you mean or how your interpret that I clearly indicated I’m a newer cyclist and specifically spelled out I’m not the best climber.——truly trying to help my wife.

reading...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

ok so your telling it it has nothing to do with...

ok so your telling it it has nothing to do with her German heritage or the obstinance se inherited for her father?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂 , thanks for catching that. It’s early here.

😂 , thanks for catching that. It’s early here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Advise giving advice. (Coaching without getting a divorce)

***title was supposed to be coaching without getting a divorce :lol:***

While I can’t scream the Jerry McGuire line “Help me help you!” I sometimes want to, but I’m sure that would be ill advised....
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,026
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

sooo what you’re saying is we’ve adopted you,...

sooo what you’re saying is we’ve adopted you, lol.

all good and BTW thanks for the link of carrying food for a week
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,026
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

since this isn’t a Wisconsin forum, you may have...

since this isn’t a Wisconsin forum, you may have to define “Suppers” lol I knew you were from God’s country and then confirmed via the name. 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,324
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Lot of options, but how long are your rides?...

Lot of options, but how long are your rides? Miles per day? Do you have any dietary issues?

if your riding 30 miles on a Saturday, versus 3+ 60+ mile days will most definitely have substantial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

we bought a RIDE KAC receiver mount and holy...

we bought a RIDE KAC receiver mount and holy $&@% is that stout. I hang it on the wall and honestly it’s a bit of work just to hang it. It’s close to 50 lbs and my wife could never install it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,090
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

perhaps it’s an elixir guaranteed to cure all....

perhaps it’s an elixir guaranteed to cure all. Lol

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,090
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Pretty sure it makes a difference, but not sure...

Pretty sure it makes a difference, but not sure if it would be noticeable by most. Tons of videos out there to get you close, then it time, trial & error, and throwing $ at parts to get you closer. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-27-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,046
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I hear you on the hills…. that damn work and...

I hear you on the hills….

that damn work and life always seems to impair my abilities to partake as well, lol. I see the retirement light at the end of the tunnel, but have a fear then it will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

ok apparently I can’t post links, it’s a Saris...

ok apparently I can’t post links, it’s a Saris Bones Ex3, I can message you the link if you prefer or I can get the pics from my phone and share. Used probably 3 times and I had 140.00 on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I personally am selling...

I personally am selling this;https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246117305236631/

I would have to figure shipping in or can send more pics. I run a Silverado and my wife just got a jeep...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-26-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,046
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Are you part of the Driftless Randonneurs? ...

Are you part of the Driftless Randonneurs? Perhaps some day when I grow up and feel I have the stamina I hope to participate!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,575
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Also, I’m thinking it’s not the shaving that’s...

Also, I’m thinking it’s not the shaving that’s causing the itching​​​​​, it’s when it grows back, while I’ve never shaved my legs, I can attest this does happen to me on other areas, which aren’t my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,575
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

ok you had me at head shaver……. I’ve simply been...

ok you had me at head shaver……. I’ve simply been a Barbasol guy, but tell me what the hemp/coconut oil does? And secondly am I to gather you still uses a shaving cream after the oil soaks in?

for...
Forum: Introductions
03-20-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Welcome from SW WI

Welcome from SW WI
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-20-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,291
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Left side seat stay

Left side seat stay
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,660
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Soooo, are the intermittent fasters, doing so to...

Soooo, are the intermittent fasters, doing so to get back in shape? Which leads me to surmise the people fasting have a poorer cardiovascular track record.

Perhaps it’s like saying people using...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,856
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

HOLY $&#%……..How did I miss the call girls in...

HOLY $&#%……..How did I miss the call girls in Dubai**********?
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

forgive my lack of expertise, but recall seeing...

forgive my lack of expertise, but recall seeing many put the tent pols in a half frame bag and condense the tent in a smaller dry bag to fit between the drops. Perhaps this would help since you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,158
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Was there a specific reason you wanted to stop it...

Was there a specific reason you wanted to stop it down to bare metal to repaint it? I’m certainly not a body tech, but anyplace that still has decent paint could be sanded with 220, cleaned and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I live about halfway between Madison and DBQ, and...

I live about halfway between Madison and DBQ, and travel for work, I’ve been browsing FB market place and Craigslist, have been spying several. Once I get settled in the new place I will snag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

thanks this seems lit a tip that had I not know...

thanks this seems lit a tip that had I not know could have cost $, frustration and possibly an injury.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂 yeah, being the “geometry novice” I...

😂

yeah, being the “geometry novice” I probably said that wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

wow thanks for the offer seems like an excellent...

wow thanks for the offer seems like an excellent value, however I’m thinking I want to stick with steel.



this seems to make sense, this may also let me upgrade components here and there as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

my wife thinks part of the reason I started...

my wife thinks part of the reason I started cycling, was my way to validate a tool expansion. lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I’m pretty convinced it will cost me more to...

I’m pretty convinced it will cost me more to restore one than buy one…….but like cycling it’s about the journey not necessarily the destination. Or that’s at least what I tell myself, lol

and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

there is a big swap in Feb near me sadly, I...

there is a big swap in Feb near me sadly, I missed it this year, but will continue to look for other swap meets. Fortunately I've kind of been a tool junkie for years, and work in that industry, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,092
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Welcome. for the record they claim everyone...

Welcome.

for the record they claim everyone has a brush with fame, I may earmark this as mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

some excellent advice here, I will heed these...

some excellent advice here, I will heed these words for sure. You’re right about the treks here, perhaps I’ll keep an eye out for one. I do enjoy working on them, second only to riding them! lol....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,551
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

The world that amplified their market has...

The world that amplified their market has changed. When their usage and sales spiked, many businesses were struggling. The consumers had additional cash in their pockets they couldn’t spend in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Wow thanks for the help, holy @#$%, seriously...

Wow thanks for the help, holy @#$%, seriously didn’t expect the myriad of responses. Great info and great links,

a couple rPiff not the best pic, but this seems to fit me the best and honestly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

so look for vintage frames, that had options for...

so look for vintage frames, that had options for premium components? I see people restore Schwinn to Raleigh and everything in between, and identifying POS brands may be helpful. I do recognize...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

will do, I currently seem to fit the best in a...

will do, I currently seem to fit the best in a 58, and from what I see that compares best to somewhere in the 22.5-23.5” range
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

great tip! no real budget per say,...

great tip!



no real budget per say, will look for camp components in my size!



👌
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

C&V Buying Tips?

Perhaps my midlife crisis is kicking in, I’ve bumped my head too many times or seeing all these beautifully restored classic bikes I grew up with is inspiring. But non the less, I can’t keep from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,292
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Best of luck with the healing!

Best of luck with the healing!
Forum: Great Lakes
01-29-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Never been, but have a strong desire to do so...

Never been, but have a strong desire to do so once. My issue is our largest annual convention happens about 2 weeks later and unfortunately I can’t afford vacation 2 weeks prior. Probably have to...
Forum: Touring
01-28-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Holy #$*& how do you have the control to...

Holy #$*& how do you have the control to passively wait for 1.5 years prior to a ride.

i presume you’ve scoured Craigslist, marketplace and EBay? Great news is you have time to save! Seems like...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-28-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,903
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Not to assume everyone has a smart phone, but...

Not to assume everyone has a smart phone, but MYFITNESSPAL has a free version that has many restaurants nutritional info loaded, many national food brand nutrition info loaded as well. It would help...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-28-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,950
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

my wife and I have the 250’s and freaking love...

my wife and I have the 250’s and freaking love them, we are never too far apart, but incredibly noticeable. We do some driftless area side road riding, and we climb and descend at different rates, so...
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