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Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By Bald Paul

That may be a bit difficult now. Power meter...

That may be a bit difficult now. Power meter brand Stages ceases operations according to reports | GCN (globalcyclingnetwork.com)...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-23-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By Bald Paul

Unfortunately, the 8 speed chain isn't compatible...

Unfortunately, the 8 speed chain isn't compatible with an 11 speed cassette.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By Bald Paul

I think you were about to be bike-jacked. You're...

I think you were about to be bike-jacked. You're lucky.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,070
Posted By Bald Paul

I was helping out on a "beginners" ride once, and...

I was helping out on a "beginners" ride once, and dropped back to sweep up a straggler having trouble getting up a hill. I noticed he still had 4 gears to shift down to on the cassette. My advice?...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By Bald Paul

Thanks. I have one of the early versions of the...

Thanks. I have one of the early versions of the Zwift Hub with the 11 speed cassette. Still can't figure out why they went away from that. Oh well, doesn't matter, they are all orphaned by Zwift now...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By Bald Paul

Rouvy / Zwift Hub compatibility?

My GF has been learning to ride and would like to get a bit more comfortable on her "real" bike (Scott Speedster Contessa.) I've got it mounted on a dumb trainer with a wheel speed sensor installed. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,139
Posted By Bald Paul

Maybe you just haven't found someone suitable to...

Maybe you just haven't found someone suitable to ride with you. You know, one other person to get you started, and then working your way up to a larger group.
I think I know just the guy for you....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 361
Posted By Bald Paul

Sounds like a good ride. Do you map your routes...

Sounds like a good ride. Do you map your routes on something like RideWGPS?
What chain lube did you use? Are you running clinchers or tubeless? What's the best saddle for this type of ride? :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,217
Views: 3,195,612
Posted By Bald Paul

I was planning on leading a club ride tonight....

I was planning on leading a club ride tonight. Weather is beautiful, sunny and warm. 19 mile route from the Upstate into NC and looping back.
Problem is, the pollen count is so terribly high today...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 578
Posted By Bald Paul

Funny, there's a subforum for indoor riding...

Funny, there's a subforum for indoor riding somewhere here....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,974
Posted By Bald Paul

I think you should refer to this thread in the...

I think you should refer to this thread in the proper forum: Zwift Price Increase - Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/indoor-stationary-cycling-forum/1293159-zwift-price-increase.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,276
Posted By Bald Paul

Are you serious?

Are you serious?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,387
Posted By Bald Paul

I prefer oiling poetic. Chain lubes...

I prefer oiling poetic.



Chain lubes should not, IMHO, be sticky.
If your helmet is, well, you have other issues.

:D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Bald Paul

How to Update Camera Firmware in Quik for desktop...

How to Update Camera Firmware in Quik for desktop (gopro.com) (https://community.gopro.com/s/article/How-to-Update-Camera-Firmware-in-Quik-for-desktop?language=en_US)
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-11-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,974
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, I think it's something like 25kms (or it...

Yes, I think it's something like 25kms (or it used to be, may be less now.) For me, that's about one ride a month.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By Bald Paul

When I was hunting, I went to Cabela's / Bass Pro...

When I was hunting, I went to Cabela's / Bass Pro (forget which, they are the same now) to buy a handheld GPS unit. I also bought the topo map for the area I would be in, and a good compass.
At the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-10-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,974
Posted By Bald Paul

I saw the email. I was due to re-pause Zwift...

I saw the email. I was due to re-pause Zwift (which I normally do during the good riding months) but this time cancelled, knowing I can re-join at the same level as before when the colder weather...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,622
Posted By Bald Paul

What makes you think the radar is constantly...

What makes you think the radar is constantly triggering alerts? It alerts you when a vehicle is approaching at a higher rate of speed than you are riding at. Would you rather not get alerts, or only...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,622
Posted By Bald Paul

Garmin RTC715. Radar, light, and video camera.

Garmin RTC715. Radar, light, and video camera.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,622
Posted By Bald Paul

I've been running a Garmin RTC715 since they came...

I've been running a Garmin RTC715 since they came out, in conjunction with the Edge 1030+ and a rearview mirror. I wouldn't ride without them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,202
Posted By Bald Paul

I will always stop at a red light, UNLESS it's...

I will always stop at a red light, UNLESS it's one of the vehicle detection lights that will not turn if you're on a bicycle. At those, I will wait a minute or two (depending on cross traffic) and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Bald Paul

Well, Tylenol Arthritis formula and a light wrap...

Well, Tylenol Arthritis formula and a light wrap under my cycling gloves and I was good to go for a 40 mile ride on Hilton Head this past weekend. (Pedal Hilton Head Island to raise money for the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By Bald Paul

Hey, I'll buy it for $100, but all I have is this...

Hey, I'll buy it for $100, but all I have is this money order for $900. I'll give it to you, you give me the bike and $800 cash, we'll call it even. Sound good? No? Sound familiar? Yup.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,094
Posted By Bald Paul

To sum up the expert analysis: faster things will...

To sum up the expert analysis: faster things will be a bit faster. :lol:
Forum: Southeast
05-02-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 313
Posted By Bald Paul

The opinions expressed in those threads do not...

The opinions expressed in those threads do not necessarily represent the entire Upstate cycling community. :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,326
Posted By Bald Paul

Sadly, Kucharik is out of business now (retired...

Sadly, Kucharik is out of business now (retired and closed the store.) I still have a pair of his shorts, and a pair of bibs with the hidden flap, useful for emergency roadside relief. :innocent:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,288
Posted By Bald Paul

Just an update: she has been practicing with the...

Just an update: she has been practicing with the "strider" bike and is doing well with balance, steering, and braking. She asked me to raise the saddle a bit and put the pedals back on. Right now,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,987
Posted By Bald Paul

I'm just happy if I can get to the top of the...

I'm just happy if I can get to the top of the danged hill.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By Bald Paul

What city are you talking about? I want to be...

What city are you talking about? I want to be reminded not to visit there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, the doctor recommended trying a thumb brace...

Yes, the doctor recommended trying a thumb brace to immobilize the joint. I picked one up, although it's not the same as the one you show and wear it at night. My thumb feels better in the morning,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,030
Posted By Bald Paul

Or with someone on an e-bike.

Or with someone on an e-bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,775
Posted By Bald Paul

I have sent video of a truck "rolling coal" on me...

I have sent video of a truck "rolling coal" on me to the local sheriff. Didn't think much of it, until about 2 weeks later when a deputy showed up at my door to return the USB drive the video was on....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,775
Posted By Bald Paul

True, but his options have already been pointed...

True, but his options have already been pointed out by others. A) - take the full lane, or B) use the sidewalk. Sometimes, if a driver gets a visit from law enforcement reminding them of their road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 488
Posted By Bald Paul

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if...

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if you can find a pair of exhaust turn-down tips that will fit?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,775
Posted By Bald Paul

Personally, I'd grab the tag # from the videos...

Personally, I'd grab the tag # from the videos and send them to law enforcement. Those passes were in clear violation of NH laws.
Rules-Traffic Safety | Department of Transportation (nh.gov)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Bald Paul

UPDATE: went back to the doctor, who this time...

UPDATE: went back to the doctor, who this time took X-rays. Yup, diagnosis of arthritis in the thumb joint. Great. :( He told me that cycling and gripping the bars / hoods can aggravate the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,033
Posted By Bald Paul

I think AliBaba Express has some super accurate...

I think AliBaba Express has some super accurate torque wrenches available for $0.99 each.
Hey, you trust their handlebars, may as well put your life in the hands of a good tool as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,568
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, I used the pads recommended by the rim...

Yes, I used the pads recommended by the rim manufacturer. They *sort of* worked dry, but definitely weren't as good as the old pad / alloy wheel combo they replaced. I tried two other brands of CF...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,568
Posted By Bald Paul

Here's a CON for you (from someone who had rim...

Here's a CON for you (from someone who had rim brake CF wheels with the correct pads) - They don't stop in the rain. Heck, they don't stop that well in the dry.
How about a nice, lightweight set of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,033
Posted By Bald Paul

Where did you read that? Or is it more like "a...

Where did you read that? Or is it more like "a friend's neighbors kid heard that...." type of thing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,033
Posted By Bald Paul

Road bars, 9F

Road bars, 9F
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,033
Posted By Bald Paul

FWIW, I have Whisky carbon bars, around $225....

FWIW, I have Whisky carbon bars, around $225. There isn't any flex. Zero. If I were you, I'd get a good set of alloy bars and toss those AliExpress 'flexies' in the trash.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,696
Posted By Bald Paul

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed...

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed limit of 15mph. Due to complaints about some people on 'throttled' e-bikes (which are really electric motor scooters, IMHO) the police have been...
Forum: Introductions
04-22-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By Bald Paul

Welcome from a former Bostonian! (Okay, South...

Welcome from a former Bostonian! (Okay, South Shore, but pretty danged close. Right over the Neponset River Bridge.)
Triumph bicycles was bought by Raleigh in 1954, and the Raleigh Triumph line of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Bald Paul

Having Carpal Tunnel, I have several braces that...

Having Carpal Tunnel, I have several braces that help with that. I tried them, they do little to nothing for the thumb, unfortunately.
I dug around in my "oddball first aid" kit (the one with all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Bald Paul

Riding with a sprained thumb?

Don't ask me how, I honestly don't know, but somehow I managed to sprain my thumb. It's pretty painful. Doctor says to wrap it, give it rest, try not to use it, and let it heal for (ready?) 4 to 6...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,515
Posted By Bald Paul

It looks like you may have screwed the pooch on...

It looks like you may have screwed the pooch on saving the threads already, judging by the location of the upper hole you attempted.
I think your best bet now is to continue - carefully - drilling...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-18-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,856
Posted By Bald Paul

Obviously, the public official that came up with...

Obviously, the public official that came up with that concept has never ridden a bicycle - or driven a vehicle, for that matter.
I would avoid those "bike lanes" like the plague.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 537
Posted By Bald Paul

I recently purchased a used Scott bicycle. Wasn't...

I recently purchased a used Scott bicycle. Wasn't sure of the year, so I sent a message to Scott customer service with the serial number of the bike. They came back with the year (2013), model, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Bald Paul

And use something more substantial than two...

And use something more substantial than two bungie cords to secure your bike to the rack.
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