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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 821
Posted By CAT7RDR

I've always found that if there is no or a poor...

I've always found that if there is no or a poor response, go straight to the owners.
It is remarkable how things get fixed fast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 821
Posted By CAT7RDR

To err is human...

To err is human...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 463
Posted By CAT7RDR

Never got past "unalienable."

Never got past "unalienable."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 643
Posted By CAT7RDR

I have tipped on occasion for a job well done or...

I have tipped on occasion for a job well done or expedited immediately.
How is this any different than getting a gift card for being the employee of the month from your manager?

Small shops have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,210
Posted By CAT7RDR

No man is an island. Unless he is solo cycling.

No man is an island.
Unless he is solo cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,210
Posted By CAT7RDR

It is easier to ride alone. Now. that does not...

It is easier to ride alone.
Now. that does not make it better or worse than riding in groups.
Just more convenient.

If there was a group ride close to my home and the hours I ride, then, I would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 974
Posted By CAT7RDR

It would be if I actually held a line. I am not...

It would be if I actually held a line. I am not very disciplined that way and have had cyclists yell at me for not doing so.
Sounds like a theme to bring back the "We're going to yell at you!"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 974
Posted By CAT7RDR

I ride at times without thinking of what I am...

I ride at times without thinking of what I am doing.
Kind of like driving a manual transmission year after year.
It comes automatically to shift.
The danger for me is I zone out and not aware of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,231
Posted By CAT7RDR

Thought I would throw this in: ...

Thought I would throw this in:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41321775
The Triple is 117 miles and 11K of climb with the max gradient being 10% but the climbs are long averaging 3-4% over 5, 15 and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,737
Posted By CAT7RDR

I do most of my riding in very hilly terrain. I...

I do most of my riding in very hilly terrain. I rarely see electric motorized vehicles except for the four wheeled variety.
On the MUPS? They are everywhere in SoCal on MUPS as well as gas powered...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,413
Posted By CAT7RDR

Why not conduct your own experiment and share...

Why not conduct your own experiment and share your results?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,694
Posted By CAT7RDR

[/b][/i] Never wise to publicly advertise...

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Never wise to publicly advertise your whereabouts.
About 5 years ago I was advised by a LEO in LA County that criminals do study Garmin data to commit residential burglaries.
Better to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By CAT7RDR

Best conditioned bike that fits me, its purpose...

Best conditioned bike that fits me, its purpose and my budget.
Everything else is secondary.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,788
Posted By CAT7RDR

Escape Artist. Someday I will be free of many...

Escape Artist.
Someday I will be free of many adult responsibilities and be able to escape on a Western States tour.
Until then? A Wannabee.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,694
Posted By CAT7RDR

Don't forget to wear a mask and gloves as...

Don't forget to wear a mask and gloves as biomarking software can track you too.
And, do not take any credit cards as RFID trackers will pin your location too!
Also, many cities have camera traps...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,344
Posted By CAT7RDR

Out-and-back is just a skinny loop. :D

Out-and-back is just a skinny loop. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,400
Posted By CAT7RDR

The OP can also consider riding in commercial...

The OP can also consider riding in commercial free zones in suburbia. Less traffic and no trucks over 3 tons.
This is my preference over SoCal MUPS.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,350
Posted By CAT7RDR

I came from a hiking background before starting...

I came from a hiking background before starting to ride again at 50 y/o in 2014.
Challenging hikes gave me a base fitness to start with but I did not get stronger and build endurance until I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,726
Posted By CAT7RDR

I carry a 5 oz flask of Organic Maple Syrup on...

I carry a 5 oz flask of Organic Maple Syrup on longer rides for a quick boost. Easy to digest and just wash down with water.
Far less expensive than gels and it actually has a taste I like.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 966
Posted By CAT7RDR

My last ride was 62 miles with about 40 of that...

My last ride was 62 miles with about 40 of that being on a SoCal MUP.
(This was a routine ride for me for a few years every Friday.}
I recall how depressing the graffiti, garbage, homeless camps,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By CAT7RDR

Very choosy. If it was once owned by Jon Voight,...

Very choosy. If it was once owned by Jon Voight, it is a must buy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,085
Posted By CAT7RDR

A couple times I have made changing a flat into a...

A couple times I have made changing a flat into a lesson of futility.
First time, double flatted when I could not locate the cause of the puncture. Finally, went over the rear tire painstakingly to...
Forum: Southern California
04-22-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By CAT7RDR

I've ridden that closed section a few times with...

I've ridden that closed section a few times with my brother. I would not ride it solo due to the hazards and desolation. With that said, the ride and views are awe inspiring. Sad to say, if it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,964
Posted By CAT7RDR

When my Fulcrum 5 developed these stress...

When my Fulcrum 5 developed these stress fractures on the spoke holes, I also received the pinging sounds.
If you listen closely, the pinging sounds like, "Replace me fool!" only in an incessant...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 795
Posted By CAT7RDR

When I give an honest self-evaluation, all of my...

When I give an honest self-evaluation, all of my accidents on the bike were self-inflicted and preventable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,699
Posted By CAT7RDR

Thought about it myself then realized a SS is not...

Thought about it myself then realized a SS is not for me unless I lived in a pretty flat area.
I live in the hills so No Bueno. YMMV
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,334
Posted By CAT7RDR

My brother was running tubeless on his Emonda...

My brother was running tubeless on his Emonda when he encountered a sidewall slice that did not seal with sealant.
I had a strip of Gorilla Tape holding a spare tube together and he was able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,306
Posted By CAT7RDR

Usually would not care but my Endura bibs and SS...

Usually would not care but my Endura bibs and SS jersey really fit me great in an XL so if it works and it is the same brand, so be it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,571
Posted By CAT7RDR

Check the tire manufacturer website. Schwalbe,...

Check the tire manufacturer website.
Schwalbe, for example, gives a range that I found helpful.
I adjust according to the type of road surface, firmness of my ride sought and weight f/r?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,141
Posted By CAT7RDR

I learned that lesson during Co-Vid. No need to...

I learned that lesson during Co-Vid. No need to panic and best to get out for a ride no matter how often we're told the sky is falling.
Forum: Southern California
04-10-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,929
Views: 381,593
Posted By CAT7RDR

Not me this time. I get to ride Friday and Sunday...

Not me this time. I get to ride Friday and Sunday hopefully this week.
Great time of the year to be riding the Puente Hills before the heat ramps up in July.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,042
Posted By CAT7RDR

I'm slow, heavy and not fit for longer rides. ...

I'm slow, heavy and not fit for longer rides.
My climbing to descent time ratio over a 2.5% average climb course is roughly 3:1 to 2.5:1 depending on the bike.
Forum: Southern California
04-07-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2,929
Views: 381,593
Posted By CAT7RDR

Detoured to the Whittier Hills after initial...

Detoured to the Whittier Hills after initial plans to ride up to Santa Fe Dam. All good. Plenty of company in Turnbull Cyn on a brisk morning.
Managed 39 miles and 4.8K of climb and regaining some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By CAT7RDR

Flexibility, core strength, fit, fitness and...

Flexibility, core strength, fit, fitness and mileage are all factors.
I ride both for road and when not on drop bars for a few months, it will take a few rides to adjust.
Just part of my body's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,188
Posted By CAT7RDR

Funny. I'm not that mechanically inclined but...

Funny. I'm not that mechanically inclined but understood the concept. He has given me good advice in the past so I'm biased that way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,671
Posted By CAT7RDR

Could be worse. I read that Anacondas will...

Could be worse.
I read that Anacondas will ambush prey from a tree canopy launching themselves on unsuspecting victims below.
I would not want to be mountain biking in the Amazon. Cougars are bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,415
Posted By CAT7RDR

I tested my 17 lbs Kestrel RT-1000 against my 35...

I tested my 17 lbs Kestrel RT-1000 against my 35 lbs+ Trek Marlin 6 once to see the difference in time riding the same 100 KM route with 3K of climb. I do not have power meters so this is highly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,415
Posted By CAT7RDR

It is not a black or white issue for me. I came...

It is not a black or white issue for me.
I came to the realization at 60 y/o and 220 lbs, the best bike for me may not be the lightest.
I regularly ride a 35+ lbs rigid MTB on the road even though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,415
Posted By CAT7RDR

There are different types of models that serve...

There are different types of models that serve different functions, just like bikes.
A skinny waif will most likely not be on the cover of Shape, but a cross-fit more muscular women would....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,415
Posted By CAT7RDR

Unless you are racing, what is the issue over...

Unless you are racing, what is the issue over weight?
I'm a bigger guy, I would want a heavier duty frame and wheelset that would weigh more.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,143
Posted By CAT7RDR

I ride mostly in the Puente Hills in SoCal and it...

I ride mostly in the Puente Hills in SoCal and it is sheltered for the most part when the Santa Ana winds kick up. It is the Santa Anas with the heat and low humidity that are insufferable when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,090
Posted By CAT7RDR

Maybe a mile in SPD MTB shoes just because I was...

Maybe a mile in SPD MTB shoes just because I was so close to home and I wanted to sit rather than kneel on a sidewalk.

If out in the mountains where no rescue is possible and a walk-a-bike would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,916
Posted By CAT7RDR

Best bang for the buck bike gadget? ...

Best bang for the buck bike gadget?
Understanding that riding in commercial free zones = less traffic and a more enjoyable experience.
The human brain can do wonders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,981
Posted By CAT7RDR

E-bikes, for those that can't perform when 'tis...

E-bikes, for those that can't perform when 'tis time to strike while the iron is still hot. :eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 809
Posted By CAT7RDR

I'm guessing you are single?

I'm guessing you are single?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,451
Posted By CAT7RDR

Look into the Endura Pro SL line on ebay. They...

Look into the Endura Pro SL line on ebay.
They are MSRP in the $150-$200 range but can be had for $70-$100 if patient.
Love the chamois for long rides and the compression is better than any econo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By CAT7RDR

If it is manufactured in Europe or the Far East,...

If it is manufactured in Europe or the Far East, plan on sizing up at least one size and possibly two for jerseys.
Even when in good cycling shape, at 6'2" 200 lbs, XL with a club fit will be tight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,582
Posted By CAT7RDR

Gerbils

Gerbils
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,582
Posted By CAT7RDR

I live in the hills. I use them all on my main...

I live in the hills.
I use them all on my main bike 44-34-24, 12-34.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 21,603
Posted By CAT7RDR

I'm 60 y/o with 3 usable bikes and no cars with...

I'm 60 y/o with 3 usable bikes and no cars with zero plans on buying another bike or vehicle the rest of my life.
With one exception: a cargo e-bike for my 80th birthday that can burn rubber on the...
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