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Forum: Pills and Ills
08-27-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By nesdog

There are two types of gas used, one shorter...

There are two types of gas used, one shorter lasting and the other a couple of months. I had the short one a few years ago and it was about 21 days. My second was 9 weeks. I'm told the length...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-26-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By nesdog

FWIW, I'm 4 weeks into recovery from my fourth...

FWIW, I'm 4 weeks into recovery from my fourth retinal surgery; 3 where I detached and the latest to remove scar tissue. All of this over two years. The gas bubble in the eye won't resolve until...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By nesdog

Not much climbing, but you will be well...

Not much climbing, but you will be well positioned to ride the coastal route to Ventura and back. Dedicated pathway from Bates Rd south for several miles. Really nice along the beach.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By nesdog

Good idea, will try that. No luck so far....

Good idea, will try that. No luck so far. Thinking of replacing the shoes but need a wide, as I use the Mega width on the Sidis. I use them on my road bike. Any suggestions?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-18-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By nesdog

Sidi Dominator Strap Buckle Replacement

I have a failing buckle on these Dom 7's. I can't find a replacement anywhere. Does someone have an idea where I can source these? Sidi does not have them either. No way I want to have to buy a new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,563
Posted By nesdog

Switched recently from a Bolt V1 to the Roam V2...

Switched recently from a Bolt V1 to the Roam V2 for the larger screen. Made it much easier to see.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By nesdog

Did the September version a few years ago. After...

Did the September version a few years ago. After many trips to Tahoe, was nice to do the entire lake lap! Great support and a fun day (though the 35 degree temp at the start was a bit much!)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By nesdog

Yes, the post was pretty much about this product....

Yes, the post was pretty much about this product. I don't see much change either. Appreciate your confirming.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By nesdog

Yeah, these are Sidi shoes and the OEM insoles...

Yeah, these are Sidi shoes and the OEM insoles were a waste. That's why I moved to the Spec. insoles though the red version is fairly flat.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By nesdog

Thanks for the responses. From my eye, it seems...

Thanks for the responses. From my eye, it seems like the insole material is still fairly solid but hard to tell. Based on what you all have posted, I'll skip replacing these for the moment.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By nesdog

Do Insoles Wear Out?

I've got some Specialized BG Footbeds, the red version, that I purchased about three years ago. It's hard to tell if they have squished down much or the shape changed a bit. I have had some foot...
Forum: For Sale
04-26-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By nesdog

Wahoo Bolt V1

Selling off my Bolt V1. It works fine, I have switched to another model.
Comes with the mount shown.

$70 plus $12 shipping to the lower 48/cont. U.S. from Southern California...
Forum: For Sale
04-17-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By nesdog

SMP Drakon

Built on the Forma shell, this has medium padding. Was used for a couple of years but still in good shape. Your chance to try out one of these great saddles!
$75 plus $12 shipping to the continental...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,598
Posted By nesdog

Yeah, 20 miles under cloudless Socal skies, with...

Yeah, 20 miles under cloudless Socal skies, with temps approaching 80's. First ride in a while without leg warmers! Looking forward to summer so we can stop complaining about the cold and start doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,295
Posted By nesdog

I made this same upgrade. As a retirement present...

I made this same upgrade. As a retirement present to myself in 2019, I went from a 2014 Domane 4.3 (all 105) to the SLR7. I thought to myself "It's the same geometry, and measurements. Why am I doing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,598
Posted By nesdog

40 mile club ride today with about 2600' of...

40 mile club ride today with about 2600' of climbing. A bit chilly, with temps in the low 40's at start. Glad to get out before yet another rain storm hits Socal. Most of our local climbs have...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-02-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,571
Posted By nesdog

I had my first eye done in Dec. and the 2nd last...

I had my first eye done in Dec. and the 2nd last week. I've worn glasses my whole life.

Difference in vision (even though I didn't think I was that bad) is pretty pronounced. Much sharper. I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-16-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By nesdog

Got back on the bike and have been slowly...

Got back on the bike and have been slowly increasing miles and climbs. It's now 10 days since surgery.
Yesterday's follow up showed my fluid level dropped nicely, but will take 2-4 more months to...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-08-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By nesdog

Joined the cataract club!

Was supposed to get the eyes done in the Spring but developed detached retina and macular pucker. First repair done in May, and the pucker and further detachment fixed in August. Off the bike while I...
Forum: For Sale
05-12-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By nesdog

Speedplay Frogs-Chro-Moly

Used only on my road bike, never in the dirt. No cleats.
$55 with free shipping to the lower 48 only. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,465
Posted By nesdog

FWIW, I had knee pain developing late late year....

FWIW, I had knee pain developing late late year. I eventually went to PT and we started working on the various supporting structures; hips, glutes, etc. which I had never done. I was plenty strong in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,050
Posted By nesdog

I have the SLR7 and have never changed the...

I have the SLR7 and have never changed the default middle setting for the isospeed. I would not mind losing that adjustability in favor of a weight savings.
Forum: For Sale
04-12-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By nesdog

Time ATAC XC8 Pedals

Only used on my road bike for a month. They just didn't quite work for me. The pedals come with two sets of cleats; the original regular ones I never used, and the EZ Cleat 10 degree release ones I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Opted to get the Look X-Track Race Carbon. One...

Opted to get the Look X-Track Race Carbon. One ride so far of just a bit under 30 miles. Wow, the clip in is smooth as butter and the exit about the same (using Look's EZ Cleat). The larger platform...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,328
Posted By nesdog

Spraying degreaser directly onto the cassette, as...

Spraying degreaser directly onto the cassette, as I did for years with my rim brake bikes. uh....except I now have disc brakes and the fluid also landed on the pads. Sheepishly took the bike to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Update: April 5. I've been riding the XC8's for a...

Update: April 5. I've been riding the XC8's for a little over a month. Clip in and out has gotten easier. One of the issues I've had is that there is really no platform to this model, so when taking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Updating: rode the Time XC8's yesterday for 17...

Updating: rode the Time XC8's yesterday for 17 miles. These were the ones I originally purchased to replace the Frogs. They seemed tight for a few rides so I opted to get the HT's.

Well, the XC...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Well, today I mounted the HT's and tried them...

Well, today I mounted the HT's and tried them out. Good thing I only wore a tennis shoe on one foot, because unclipping was nearly impossible! The clip in was easy but the angle required to get out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Received the pedals today. Nice looking product....

Received the pedals today. Nice looking product. Will mount them when I get a chance. You know, they are about 1/4 pound heavier than my Frogs and a few ounces more than the Time's I'm testing. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Hmmm...I've got two pair of old Frogs, one is...

Hmmm...I've got two pair of old Frogs, one is only a year old. Might be worth selling those off. Thanks for the idea!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

Just for the heck of it, I ended up buying the HT...

Just for the heck of it, I ended up buying the HT T1, which I mentioned in the OP I was interested in. I have not received them yet.

Of course, now that I look at the pix of them, they seem huge...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By nesdog

MTB Pedals

I've been running Speedplay Frogs on my roadie for years. Really like the easy clip in and out and float. Alas, they are no longer being made and cleats impossible to find.
I have tested out some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,378
Posted By nesdog

My best year; 3362 miles, about 17 miles more...

My best year; 3362 miles, about 17 miles more than last year. Talk about cutting it close! 240,000 feet of climbing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,212
Posted By nesdog

240,564. Slightly under last year. Rain has...

240,564. Slightly under last year. Rain has stopped us for the past week; I needed about 14k more. But hit my highest mileage, being a tad over last year at 3364 miles. Yay!
Forum: Southern California
09-21-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

Agoura/Westlake through Hidden Valley to a loop...

Agoura/Westlake through Hidden Valley to a loop around Dos Vientos. Mostly an out and back of 44 miles, pretty warm on the road with headwinds starting to blow.
Forum: Southern California
08-20-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

Out from Agoura to Hidden Valley, Ellen's Ranch...

Out from Agoura to Hidden Valley, Ellen's Ranch turn around, then back home. 35 miles, not much climbing. A bit more in the hills tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,914
Posted By nesdog

I don't believe Speedplay/Wahoo are selling those...

I don't believe Speedplay/Wahoo are selling those pedals any longer. The line has been completely redone. Cleats for legacy pedals are also hard to find.
Forum: Southern California
03-23-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

Thirty five miles, out and back through Hidden...

Thirty five miles, out and back through Hidden Valley. Was a bit cooler than I wanted and never did peel off anything. Looking forward to warmer weather this coming weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By nesdog

FWIW, Wahoo went scorched earth on Speedplay's...

FWIW, Wahoo went scorched earth on Speedplay's line up. I'm not sure they even make those cleats any longer, as they released new info today. I was told they will not be making any legacy items after...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,824
Posted By nesdog

The screw doesn't dead end at the third position;...

The screw doesn't dead end at the third position; what is does is reset back to position one if you continue turning. So what I'm trying to figure is which spot offers the least tension. Since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,824
Posted By nesdog

Time ATAC Pedal Adjust

I picked up some XC8's to use on my Domane, now that Speedplay/Wahoo no longer supports the Frog pedals. I know the Time pedal can be adjusted for release tension. I notice when the screw is turned,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,608
Posted By nesdog

Bike hook, so the bike is upright with front...

Bike hook, so the bike is upright with front wheel in the crook and the rear on the ground. Easy in and out. Oh yeah, I use a retaining wire on the front wheel to the hook. I'm not worried about it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,134
Posted By nesdog

Loan out my Domane? Uh, no. Luckily, my...

Loan out my Domane? Uh, no.

Luckily, my daughter has no interest in riding my bike. She has a kinda hybrid mtb I got for her at a shop years ago. My wife has her own Giant.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,533
Posted By nesdog

I've have been using Speedplay Frog MTB pedals on...

I've have been using Speedplay Frog MTB pedals on my roadie for years. Tons of float, easy in and out release. Very easy on the knees. I rarely have issues.

Last year, Wahoo bought out Speedplay...
Forum: Southern California
01-26-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

Short 13 mile loop around Agoura/Westlake this...

Short 13 mile loop around Agoura/Westlake this morning. Was freeeeezing! Temps mostly in the 40's for the bulk of the ride. Rain coming in the next few days will mean trainer miles, I guess.
Plus...
Forum: Southern California
01-19-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

No wind at 7:00 a.m. Hoping to get in some miles,...

No wind at 7:00 a.m. Hoping to get in some miles, I took off around 8 with very light breezes. Two blocks from my house I got blasted by a crosswind that nearly pushed me over. Wind increased...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,668
Posted By nesdog

I had a 2014 4.3 Domane. As a retirement gift to...

I had a 2014 4.3 Domane. As a retirement gift to myself last year, I upgraded to the SLR7 Disc. Yes, it was a freakin' fortune! And I haven't regretted it for a minute.

I wasn't in any hurry for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,644
Posted By nesdog

Will hit 3300 during tomorrow's ride, best year...

Will hit 3300 during tomorrow's ride, best year ever. Retirement is a beautiful thing!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,719
Posted By nesdog

I'm all over the place during a ride; our 26 year...

I'm all over the place during a ride; our 26 year old daughter items, should I change up the route, how does my body feel, COVID, COVID, COVID!!

Riding alone for so many months, without any of...
Forum: Southern California
11-17-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3,040
Views: 441,385
Posted By nesdog

Up Rock Store first. Had a good pace going and...

Up Rock Store first. Had a good pace going and near the top just fizzled. Heart rate went through the roof and I was toast. What I get for not climbing for a few weeks and having lower mileage as I...
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