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Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

Ok....maybe you are right. It was meant to...

Ok....maybe you are right.

It was meant to be that serious anyway. Just making conversation. Maybe I spent too much time in the heat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

My combo: LightBicycle carbon 45mm hooked,...

My combo: LightBicycle carbon 45mm hooked, tubless compatible rims. Schwalbe Pro One (tube type) tires. I chose this tire because of the LB website it listed as an easier install, comparatively....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

You are assuming, I think, that upon removal the...

You are assuming, I think, that upon removal the tires will shrink back to their original size and shape. Do they? I don't know.

AFWIW, I did have a flat tire of the road yesterday. This front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,181
Posted By bblair

In this year's edition, there is so much talk of...

In this year's edition, there is so much talk of "oh, the sponsors won't like this..." or, "...we invested so much in him, it's not paying off...."

As has been said about other professional...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 343
Posted By bblair

Maybe it was the water, maybe it was the rest. ...

Maybe it was the water, maybe it was the rest.

But I clicked on your link and found : "75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated," and this just seems like another unsubstantiated claim. Like...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By bblair

Why not just try it for a few rides and see how...

Why not just try it for a few rides and see how it works for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

I give up. No, don't do that. Just go to the...

I give up.

No, don't do that. Just go to the bike shop, buy whatever they recommend and have them do it for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

Because I don't need them yet. Maybe another...

Because I don't need them yet.

Maybe another month or so on the current set, so the new ones will be ready to go when I need them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

Yes...exactly. New tires are always more...

Yes...exactly.

New tires are always more difficult to mount than seasoned ones. And sometimes folded tires want to stay folded.

This is not a life-changing revelation folks, but I just wanted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 829
Posted By bblair

Oh no, another thread about mounting tires!

I typically buy tires well before I need them, then mount on some old wheels to give them shape and stretch a little. Tube type.

The last few times I have used Schwalbe Pro One, in both 23mm and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 573
Posted By bblair

My mistake; I thought I had seen individual...

My mistake; I thought I had seen individual sizes.
Both Tubolito and RideNow say for 18-32.

But thanks anyway Chaad, your reply was both helpful and polite. I look forward to hearing from you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 573
Posted By bblair

Q: how critical is the size for TPU tubes? I...

Q: how critical is the size for TPU tubes?

I ask because due to clearance issues, I run 25mm rear and 23mm front tires. With Conti butyl tubes it does not matter. With TPU?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,275
Posted By bblair

I recently listened to a podcast...Escape...

I recently listened to a podcast...Escape Collective, I think....where they talked about the effective watts saved by putting your snacks in your center jersey pocket vs the side ones. I guess that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By bblair

Saw a Starbucks poster recently promoting their...

Saw a Starbucks poster recently promoting their new thing: coffee with olive oil. Never tried it, but got me wondering about this thread.

If it also has sugar, does that mean it will be both...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 583
Posted By bblair

Biggest lie in cycling: "I'm taking it easy...

Biggest lie in cycling: "I'm taking it easy today..."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,306
Posted By bblair

You're 61, you deserve a great bike! I...

You're 61, you deserve a great bike!

I wouldn't dismiss carbon, or Ti or AL....or even steel. Modern bikes in all materials are pretty good.Yes, Shimano 105 is good.

A friend of mine just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By bblair

There is not universal agreement on this, but I...

There is not universal agreement on this, but I think that if the coffee was grown in the Southern Hemisphere it will make you wheels turn backwards.

I think Mythbusters did an episode on this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By bblair

I looked up Dynacraft bikes, thus I have a few...

I looked up Dynacraft bikes, thus I have a few questions:

*All the online examples were $88 kids bikes, is this the one?
*Is this the appropriate size for you? The appropriate use for this bike?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,256
Posted By bblair

Conti Gatorskins, 32mm (I think). We don't put on...

Conti Gatorskins, 32mm (I think). We don't put on a lot of miles, but very, very rarely have a flat. Rider weight about 260 lbs, for the both of us.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,669
Posted By bblair

11k miles seems short for end of life. My...

11k miles seems short for end of life. My American Classic hubs have probably 3 times that, have never been serviced and are still smooth as silk.

What symptoms? Noisy? Rough? Wobble?

Find a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 887
Posted By bblair

Agree on BikeTiresDirect. Good service, fair...

Agree on BikeTiresDirect. Good service, fair prices.
Also have ordered from ExcelSports, Jensen and a few others. Often I have found that some dealers have my size on back order.

There is always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 858
Posted By bblair

Yes, everyone knows that the correct amount is...

Yes, everyone knows that the correct amount is "...and then just a little more."

Geez, you guys don't know anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 642
Posted By bblair

Doesn't the Ridewith GPS phone app do all of...

Doesn't the Ridewith GPS phone app do all of this?

As was said above, the phone will burn through battery charge very quickly. Last year's Bike Virginia went all gps last year and those without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By bblair

If you don't the expertise, then you need to hire...

If you don't the expertise, then you need to hire someone who does.

Not to throw gas on the fire, but this is the risk you take when you buy online. If you know what you're doing, then fine. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 810
Posted By bblair

I have a very old Campy NR front der for my...

I have a very old Campy NR front der for my Campy triple and it works. Barely, but it works. I don't spend much time in the big ring on this bike. All friction shift with Shimano bar ends.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,211
Posted By bblair

This....is my new training and recovery regimen....

This....is my new training and recovery regimen. A new Dunkin just opening hear me, who knew it was a performance shop?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,894
Posted By bblair

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge." ...

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge."

Best attempted when with a group. Nobody will care when you tell your story later, but your mates will be impressed at the time.

I would also like to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,487
Posted By bblair

This right here.

This right here.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 513
Posted By bblair

The CAAD is aluminum, right? My very limited...

The CAAD is aluminum, right? My very limited experience with alum was an old Cannondale. Very responsive but uncomfortable as hell.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,761
Posted By bblair

IME it is a trial and error thing. In the past, I...

IME it is a trial and error thing. In the past, I have noted that Conti 4000 and 5000 had different width and height with the same labeled size. Others have noted this as well.

So, either buy what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,784
Posted By bblair

I really wanted this to be a thing, but the...

I really wanted this to be a thing, but the miniscule speed increase surely does not justify the number of flats you are having. Too bad as I was ready to buy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,193
Posted By bblair

After decades of research, I have concluded that...

After decades of research, I have concluded that the optimum preride ( or preanything) breakfast is a poppy seed bagel with peanut butter and 2 cups of coffee. Sometimes a banana on the bagel too,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,193
Posted By bblair

Indeed. In the summer, I try to be on the...

Indeed.

In the summer, I try to be on the road by 8am, so they are saying that I eat breakfast at 5am? Remember, this is supposed to be fun, right?
On the other hand, Sunday the Mrs. and I rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,979
Posted By bblair

It looks to me as though the wall of the rim has...

It looks to me as though the wall of the rim has worn so thin that a small piece has begun to break off.

Don't think he should ride this.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By bblair

I road with a broken wrist; better than not...

I road with a broken wrist; better than not riding, because either way, my wrist was still broken.

My advice for your situation: skip the BenGay. It doesn't do much and the smell only pisses off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,522
Posted By bblair

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their...

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their mouths to minimally inflate a tube to install.

Butyl tubes will do as your picture shows also, because there is no restriction. When the tire is on,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,949
Posted By bblair

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need...

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need tires.
New tires: well, you still need some kind of tires, so maybe an additional $75 over the heavy ones.

No doubt that not only will better tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,553
Posted By bblair

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run...

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run Garmin. One has both.

We never agree on how many climbs are on a route. Mine will say something like, "hill #2 of 7," or something similar.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 783
Posted By bblair

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it...

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it was...ok. If you like that artificial orange smell. Reminds me of Orange soda. Bike was already clean.

Typically after cleaning with a hose and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,553
Posted By bblair

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo...

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo Roam already has a screen that shows that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 783
Posted By bblair

I am going to try that today. Side benefit:...

I am going to try that today.

Side benefit: Mrs. will see that the can is not in its usual place and think that I cleaned and dusted the house. Win, win.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,276
Posted By bblair

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend...

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend having her brand new, fancy schmancy electronic shifting bike in for repair. Won't charge or shift or pair.

However, a month before I was in there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By bblair

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike? ...

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike?

New wheels, new seat, new chain and cassette, new shifters and chainrings and tires? No honey, I just did some maintenance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,016
Posted By bblair

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for...

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for burn out. You need to vary it.

Some days, go as hard as you can for that 12 miles. Other times, take it easy and enjoy the day. You might not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By bblair

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a...

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a new bike?"

Yes, about 7 years ago.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By bblair

Ultrahuman, Oura fitness ring users?

I have been using an Ultrahuman ring for a few weeks. I'd like to hear from other fitness ring users out there.

Reliable info? How do you use it?

I have found mine very good for sleep and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,459
Posted By bblair

Lynskey Titanium

Lynskey Titanium
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,459
Posted By bblair

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high...

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high end use, then I would say yes. But if you mean don't work very well, then I would say no. My LightBicycle wheels have a special "graphene" (whatever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,529
Posted By bblair

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered,...

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered, but here is my old bike ready to roll. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,725
Posted By bblair

No, not the pump. The 140 psi pump.

No, not the pump.

The 140 psi pump.
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