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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

And what a funny coincidence: I had a bike listed...

And what a funny coincidence: I had a bike listed for sale locally, guy wanted it. He came over to check it out (he did buy it), turns out he's a nurse at the hospital about 2 miles away - gave me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

I was 4 miles into my ride this morning when I...

I was 4 miles into my ride this morning when I stopped to take a photo. As I was framing it, I stepped on a fire ant mound and ended up getting many dozens of bites/stings on my lower left leg....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Started on the American Tobacco Trail and then...

Started on the American Tobacco Trail and then took the White Oak Creek Greenway. 17 glorious, fulfilling miles on a nearly perfect day.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Been riding a lot, no pictures. Only did 10 miles...

Been riding a lot, no pictures. Only did 10 miles today on my Sirrus due to pain. Unsure what it is with the Sirrus line, but each generation of this bike has been impossible for me to find comfort,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Whoa, False Fall #2 hit today, clear skies, low...

Whoa, False Fall #2 hit today, clear skies, low humidity, persistent winds 10-15mph with gusts, temp at start was 61* - at least 15-20* cooler than most rides this summer. Decided on a leisurely pace...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Did exactly 20mi on the American Tobacco Trail...

Did exactly 20mi on the American Tobacco Trail this morning on my Sirrus. Actually left the house early for me (8:30AM), pleasant temps in the mid-70's but very high humidity.

This ride was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Beautiful morning here in central NC, temps in...

Beautiful morning here in central NC, temps in the upper 70's when I started and humidity was reasonable - a great morning made for a great ride! Even better is I found a secret lair of elves:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,303
Posted By JustaJoe

Yeah, I don't know. Been thinking about this a...

Yeah, I don't know. Been thinking about this a lot lately, and while I don't have very many pairs of shoes, I do have some I no longer wear and would like to put them to use vs spending money on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,303
Posted By JustaJoe

I golfed some years ago and wore this style of...

I golfed some years ago and wore this style of shoe. The soles/platform height are no more than shoes like 510's or other regular shoes I wear (they are not like Hoka or beefed-up hiking shoes). The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,303
Posted By JustaJoe

I was recently in a sporting goods store and had...

I was recently in a sporting goods store and had an epiphany, which I am certain will bring out many hearty laughs: Golf shoes. I'm not talking about the old-school style with spikes or cleats, but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,802
Views: 799,778
Posted By JustaJoe

I'm very late to the party, and actually had an...

I'm very late to the party, and actually had an even older Sirrus for a short bit - but I recently picked up a very lightly used 2016 Sirrus Elite Disc. It is in excellent condition cosmetically and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-17-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Picked up this 2016 Sirrus Elite Disc recently,...

Picked up this 2016 Sirrus Elite Disc recently, today was my first proper ride on it on the American Tobacco Trail for 16 miles. Need to dial in a few things yet regarding fit before going for longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,630
Posted By JustaJoe

My new tires arrived, 700c x 36mm. The actual...

My new tires arrived, 700c x 36mm. The actual pressure range is 30-55psi. I used the pressure calculators (zOMG! so sorry) from Silca and SRAM, and they came within 2 psi of one another, so I split...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,200
Posted By JustaJoe

During basic/advanced training at Ft. Knox, our...

During basic/advanced training at Ft. Knox, our primary drill sergeant would punish us by making us do these wall sits with arms extended straight out - and he'd put an empty/inert 105mm HEAT...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,630
Posted By JustaJoe

I do appreciate this. Since I have no video or...

I do appreciate this. Since I have no video or anything of where I ride, let me explain: I ride pavement to get to some dirt trails. The dirt trails have a few sudden, very steep hills where I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,630
Posted By JustaJoe

I'm 200 lbs. The guy I bought the bike from had...

I'm 200 lbs. The guy I bought the bike from had to be +250.

I had originally posted this in the off-topic forum bc I thought it might be funny, yet here we are. I don't care for the tires anyway...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,630
Posted By JustaJoe

25mm tires at 110psi

I picked up a new-to-me 2016 Sirrus Elite Disc, the previous owner had 700c X 25mm tires pumped up to 110psi (proper inflation according to tire sidewall).

Holy crap, that is an absolutely brutal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

20 miles on American Tobacco Trail yesterday. Got...

20 miles on American Tobacco Trail yesterday. Got out early, tried riding with my tubeless 650bx47mm tires pumped all the way up to 40f/44r, and the ride felt effortless. Huh. No mo low 30's for me,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By JustaJoe

I really do appreciate all of your wisdom, and...

I really do appreciate all of your wisdom, and I'm really rethinking this! veganbikes this is not for my ebike, rather for the regular bike - but obviously the same concepts apply. And t2p that image...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By JustaJoe

It isn't entirely the rotor, but this brake does...

It isn't entirely the rotor, but this brake does not give me confidence in steep descents; and generally the front brake feels weak and shudders when really taxed. I understand that bleeding, bedding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By JustaJoe

Spacer/adapter needed to swap out Altus caliper?

I have a Kona Dr. Dew which I bought used, it has 160mm centerlock rotors and Shimano Altus flat mount disk brakes. The front fork is the Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc 180. For reasons, I want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Only did a 9-mile ride. Temp was 91* when I...

Only did a 9-mile ride. Temp was 91* when I started with 60% humidity. The real issue was new handlebars: trying out the SQLab 30x 16*, and at about mile 6 my sciatic nerve was screaming.

I cut...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

I was telling the guy I rode with that once the...

I was telling the guy I rode with that once the temp is back down into the 50's and 60's, I'll ride all day every day (exaggeration, but multi-hour rides several days a week are the norm). He said...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Did a hard ~100 minute ride last Friday when it...

Did a hard ~100 minute ride last Friday when it was around 88* with 80% humidity, afterwards I felt like crap. For a few days. I was hydrated, sweating the entire time, drinking plain water - didn't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By JustaJoe

What's your budget? Any must-haves? You can get...

What's your budget? Any must-haves? You can get started by looking at some of the usual suspects such as Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, etc. - they all have hybrids with various levels of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

I was having a great ride this morning in our...

I was having a great ride this morning in our glorious weather (70's, low humidity, light breeze) when my seatpost snapped. Thankfully I was only 3 miles from home, riding back with no seat wasn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

Yesterday, I rode over 20 miles on the American...

Yesterday, I rode over 20 miles on the American Tobacco Trail in the Raleigh-Durham area. While I have ridden ATT many times, this ride had a few firsts for me:

I explored some trails (not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

My ride yesterday was unremarkable, rode around...

My ride yesterday was unremarkable, rode around our suburban area but the wind was persistently +15mph. And of course, it seemed the entire time I was riding into it. Anyway, I like to take a dirt...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 415,749
Posted By JustaJoe

When the rain stops, I'll take a photo or 2, but...

When the rain stops, I'll take a photo or 2, but recently on my Dr. Dew:

I ended up tearing up the rear Specialized Pro, so I replaced it with a WTB Venture 650bx47mm. Tubeless setup was a cinch....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By JustaJoe

...and to make matters even worse, my wife - the...

...and to make matters even worse, my wife - the one with the good eyesight - identified the BB as GXP, not AXS. I need new glasses. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By JustaJoe

Turns out this is all rather moot. I did not...

Turns out this is all rather moot. I did not realize that a comparable SRAM Apex crankset (to the GRX) is available, 170mm crankarms and 40t ring, for a very reasonable price. My apologies for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By JustaJoe

I fully intend to replace the BB, if the GRX 810...

I fully intend to replace the BB, if the GRX 810 11-speed crankset will work with my 12-speed cassette. I haven't removed the BB from the bike (I ride it daily) to check other markings as I have no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By JustaJoe

Not electronic, the only marking on the exterior...

Not electronic, the only marking on the exterior of the BB is AXS and there is no marking on the center bolt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By JustaJoe

Shimano GRX compatibility with 12-speed?

I've tried to do some research on this but am missing it or something. Sorry for stoopid n00b question.

I am wondering if the Shimano GRX 810 1x11 crankset will work with a Shimano Deore-based...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27,768
Views: 3,566,829
Posted By JustaJoe

I had an "interesting" ride this weekend on the...

I had an "interesting" ride this weekend on the largely flat American Tobacco Trail. I ride this path a lot because it's close by and there's no cars. Anyway, I rode with a guy I met recently, and......
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-09-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 52,654
Posted By JustaJoe

Speed is the 1 metric I don't care about, yet it...

Speed is the 1 metric I don't care about, yet it is tracked. My goal is to keep my heartrate in moderate bpm (under 150bpm), which translates to rpm's in the 70's and speed around 12mph. At this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By JustaJoe

I did some more mockups and tried one screen,...

I did some more mockups and tried one screen, which worked ok. Sorry no pics, basically just a simple shield on the front of the caliper. Then of course I worried during the ride that it'd come off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By JustaJoe

This has happened with: WTB Byway tires (slicks),...

This has happened with: WTB Byway tires (slicks), Maxxis DTR-1 (low, tight blocks), and the Pathfinders. I don't have a GoPro but can maybe rig something up for my phone to capture it.



As...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-04-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,570
Posted By JustaJoe

Quite a story, and it must be a huge relief to...

Quite a story, and it must be a huge relief to finally have things properly diagnosed and addressed. I hope you have a perfect recovery and can enjoy life without the pain!

Several years ago, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By JustaJoe

I do not, but if my initial efforts to eliminate...

I do not, but if my initial efforts to eliminate this problem do not work, I will post a photo.

***

Here is the bike in question, since it seems I confused some folks. The orange-ish bike in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By JustaJoe

The Dr. Dew does not have a kickstand, I no...

The Dr. Dew does not have a kickstand, I no longer have the bike in the picture. I do take some small needle-nose pliers and a piece of small diameter coat hanger to get the junk out during rides.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By JustaJoe

Pine needles in brake caliper

Living in the southern US, we have a few pine trees. And the paths, trails I ride are always littered with pine needles. I know that some debris will always get into my brake calipers and I have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,549
Posted By JustaJoe

2023 was an illuminating year for me, and...

2023 was an illuminating year for me, and therefore a very good one! I only resumed riding a few years ago on an ebike, and this year decided to transition to regular bikes. I ended up going through,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,534
Posted By JustaJoe

I learned something from my dogs: Go the opposite...

I learned something from my dogs: Go the opposite way on your route every few days, the scents (scenery, hills) are completely different! :) Worksforme.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-18-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 415,749
Posted By JustaJoe

My tubeless setup mentioned just above has...

My tubeless setup mentioned just above has worked...? The front tire is not losing any meaningful pressure (maybe 2-3psi per week). Rear is a different story, during a ride this weekend it was losing...
Forum: Touring
12-01-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By JustaJoe

Seems the discussion about my initial trip...

Seems the discussion about my initial trip thoughts derailed things. Really, I am just curious how others got started. Some have provided great stories/experiences, others lack reading comprehension....
Forum: Touring
11-30-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By JustaJoe

djb and Tourist in MSN I am prepped for the cold,...

djb and Tourist in MSN I am prepped for the cold, and have ridden my bike at temps as low as 20*F (rare where I live now). I have 2 pieces for my head which allow for normal helmet fitting - a thin...
Forum: Touring
11-30-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By JustaJoe

Very sage advice, thank you djb ! I intend to...

Very sage advice, thank you djb !
I intend to do these little trips within the next few weeks. I'm in central NC, yes it's winter, but for me this is prime riding season - it's obviously mild here,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-30-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 415,749
Posted By JustaJoe

Last night, I took the 650bx47mm Specialized...

Last night, I took the 650bx47mm Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss tires off a set of QR/tubeless wheels I was using on a previous bike, and installed them on my Dr. Dew's WTB i23 TA wheels. The...
Forum: Touring
11-30-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By JustaJoe

Really appreciate the histories and advice put...

Really appreciate the histories and advice put forth so far! This is helpful and interesting - thank you all. I have an interest in hearing even more recaps of how others got started.

Guess I...
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