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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,058
Posted By bblair

Since food is only protein, fat and carbs, this...

Since food is only protein, fat and carbs, this essentially just means that you eat a lot.

Chris Horner claims that he won the Vuelta refueling with Coke and Snickers bars, so perhaps my mid ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,058
Posted By bblair

You have to experiment and see what works and...

You have to experiment and see what works and what you like. On long rides, I prefer real food: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, dates and maybe a food bar. Other folks swear by those goo pouches,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By bblair

There are some minor differences-I have had to...

There are some minor differences-I have had to replace my brifters after about 6 years, but barely noticeable.

Do both bikes have the same chain? Cassette and chain same brands and age?

Never ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By bblair

I can tell by your jokes that are an...

I can tell by your jokes that are an "experienced" rider.

Welcome, young fella!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,509
Posted By bblair

Wahoo TickR chest strap. Pairs quickly with my...

Wahoo TickR chest strap. Pairs quickly with my Wahoo Elemnt and Zwift through Apple TV.

Problem is, they only last about 2 years. But Wahoo has been great about replacing them without cost. So, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By bblair

Don't need any yet, I am using the LightBicycle...

Don't need any yet, I am using the LightBicycle pads that came with the wheel.

I also recommendations for Swiss Stop pads. Are the Kool Stop better?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,003
Posted By bblair

"These valve caps are not only functional but...

"These valve caps are not only functional but also stylish"

Just for that, I think I will order a set.

The extra weight can be offset by proper leg shaving or taking a sip out of your bidon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By bblair

Yes there is, I have seen news stories about how...

Yes there is, I have seen news stories about how they are made.

At least no one posted about butter tire width.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By bblair

Butter Bike

Every year, the Ohio State Fair has a Butter Cow and other sculptures sponsored by the Dairy Association. This year, the other sculptures were Olympic athletes, including a cyclist entirely sculpted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,487
Posted By bblair

Not only the voice of the Tour, but the voice (at...

Not only the voice of the Tour, but the voice (at least in my head) of many of my rides too.

"He's absolutely dancing on the pedals!"

Followed shortly by, "He's in a spot of bother!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,260
Posted By bblair

I don't have both products on my kitchen sink. ...

I don't have both products on my kitchen sink.

My optician, also a cyclist, stressed to me the importance of rinsing off the lenses before using any cleaner. I do that, put a little spritz of Dawn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,260
Posted By bblair

Yea, it is amazing. But it does not irritate my...

Yea, it is amazing. But it does not irritate my skin like some of those super duper cleaners. Coffee cups, chains, T-shirts, car wheels, eye glasses. I use it on everything, but the Mrs. sometimes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,260
Posted By bblair

It probably depends on what kind of lube gunk you...

It probably depends on what kind of lube gunk you are cleaning off. Squirt is a water-based wax, as i understand it, so dish liquid works fine. I also do it regularly enough that it doesn't get too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,824
Posted By bblair

Niterider (650?) in the front, Garmin Varia in...

Niterider (650?) in the front, Garmin Varia in the back. Daytime only.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,260
Posted By bblair

I've been cleaning my chain with Dawn Powerwash...

I've been cleaning my chain with Dawn Powerwash (for dishes). Spray, scrub with a brush and rinse off with a garden hose. Clean and shiny.

Let dry and apply Squirt on rollers.

Smooth and very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By bblair

Yea....I think I read that somewhere.....this is...

Yea....I think I read that somewhere.....this is why you never throw out old, trashed wheels!

Not sure of your sizes, but a 13mm rim width seems very narrow. Are you sure that you are replacing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,918
Posted By bblair

Toasted bagel with cream cheese and coffee for...

Toasted bagel with cream cheese and coffee for breakfast.
PB&J mid ride.
Hazy IPA post ride, maybe some chips and hummus.

All the major food groups.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 660
Posted By bblair

I had a couple of house-brand tubes from a...

I had a couple of house-brand tubes from a now-bankrupt but still in business big store. They all failed exactly as yours. A few friends had the same experience, I guess that's why they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,340
Posted By bblair

Lots of uninformed opinions here. The...

Lots of uninformed opinions here.

The definitive answer is: The Ti bike. The one with the new bar tape and matching water bottles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,594
Posted By bblair

It's my understanding from the GCN show that it...

It's my understanding from the GCN show that it is more of a schrader valve replacement, mainly for kids bikes. Gotta make it easy for the kids.

And since we're on the subject, here is my old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,766
Posted By bblair

It was such a low key release that the local shop...

It was such a low key release that the local shop gave out free tickets. So the audience was full of college-age bikers. Lots of hootin' and hollerin' at the bike scenes. Especially when he was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,567
Posted By bblair

My post was about new tires. Out of the box tires...

My post was about new tires. Out of the box tires are always more difficult. Well worn tires are much easier.

Which reminds me of the time that I went on a New Years Day ride with some friends....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,953
Posted By bblair

Since we don't run "tire savers" anymore, the...

Since we don't run "tire savers" anymore, the simple solution for your buddy is to run his bare hand over the tire as he is riding.

Be thankful you are not him.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By bblair

I'd give it a 10. Really fantastic. I have...

I'd give it a 10. Really fantastic.

I have heard that Ti is difficult to paint properly. True? I have a Ti Lynskey in "milled finish," but I gotta admit, yours is really cool. Darn you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,953
Posted By bblair

Group ride last week, flat on mile #1. New tube...

Group ride last week, flat on mile #1. New tube and on my way shortly. Ride leader stopped for moral support, then dropped me.

An hour later, he is on the side of the ride with a flat on his...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,567
Posted By bblair

Touché! Na, rode this morning but enough...

Touché!

Na, rode this morning but enough sense to get back by noon.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 98
Views: 5,256
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: 22
Views: 1,220
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: 30
Views: 1,703
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 53
Views: 2,567
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: 1,000
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: 1,000
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: 1,832
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: 894
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: 1,153
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: 113
Views: 6,932
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: 894
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: 1,918
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: 23
Views: 2,229
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: 2,567
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: 1,267
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: 1,201
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: 802
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: 527
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...
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