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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 348
Posted By Iride01

You don't have to speed up. That might just wear...

You don't have to speed up. That might just wear you out for the climb if you are too aggressive with the acceleration. Though you can if you find that it helps.

What you should be doing is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By Iride01

Have you tried? The limitation on posting...

Have you tried? The limitation on posting pictures and embedding links ends after you have 10 posts. If you still can't do either, then maybe ask about it in Forum Suggestions & User Assistance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 235
Posted By Iride01

If you read many of my posts, then many times...

If you read many of my posts, then many times you'll see me use overstated descriptors or exaggerated terms. It's just the way it is. Maybe I'd be better on a fishing forum talking about the big one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 585
Posted By Iride01

Have you ever broken a chain while riding? I...

Have you ever broken a chain while riding? I haven't broken a chain in over 60 years of cycling. If breaking a chain won't leave you in the middle of a desert with no chance of calling for help or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Iride01

Any other people riding bicycles in your area? ...

Any other people riding bicycles in your area? What gearing are they using? And what type bikes? You should be able to do the same if you ride often enough and long enough.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 235
Posted By Iride01

2 days a week will only maintain. 3 days a week...

2 days a week will only maintain. 3 days a week you'll increase and do better, but you'll eventually just be maintaining unless you get and follow a well laid out plan. 4 days a week and you'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 145
Posted By Iride01

I've already bought my first road bike and many...

I've already bought my first road bike and many since. So I don't need any advice. <grin>

Try to buy new if you can find any LBS with stock at that low entry level budget. You might need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By Iride01

Any LBS (Local Bike Shop) will be able to look at...

Any LBS (Local Bike Shop) will be able to look at them and tell you what kind of cleats and shoes are needed for those pedals. But also realize you can just get the type of shoes and clipless pedals...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 252
Posted By Iride01

IMO, you only need about 66% of the race filled...

IMO, you only need about 66% of the race filled with bearings. 75% and you are more than good. You'll definitely have worse happen with one too many.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 550
Posted By Iride01

Since you are paraphrasing that and we might not...

Since you are paraphrasing that and we might not have the context in which it was originally used, I can't say that what was said was wrong if you are even remembering that part correctly.

However...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,019
Posted By Iride01

They look like they are made of thicker material...

They look like they are made of thicker material than Halo's or SweatVac's. But might just be the picture. My sweatVac is made of thin material similar to my jersey. I'd worry that thicker...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,067
Posted By Iride01

You can believe that if you want. However...

You can believe that if you want.

However just because you and some other's are the exception doesn't justify recommending that everyone disregard the commonly accepted recommendations for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By Iride01

Works both ways too. So also be alert when it is...

Works both ways too. So also be alert when it is straight back behind you too. Sometimes that glare from the sun has the motor vehicle drivers just hoping nothing is in the way as they hide behind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 192
Posted By Iride01

Well any new bike can have issues. Just like used...

Well any new bike can have issues. Just like used bikes can have issues. Are you certain it's not the shop charging you the $40 for the troubles they've already go to to solve the issue?

Perhaps...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 228
Posted By Iride01

Definitely old news. There were two posts about...

Definitely old news. There were two posts about it already here. One in General and the other in Road Cycling. Seems like ages ago. Though probably just a few months ago.

So far no reports of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 215
Posted By Iride01

If your RD has a little more forward movement to...

If your RD has a little more forward movement to it then I'd say you are good. Likewise on the small/smalls, it should not go slack or be so slack that it doesn't shift well or becomes prone to chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By Iride01

Many 11 speed drive trains will have a little bit...

Many 11 speed drive trains will have a little bit of rub when in the big/big or small/small combo. However trim does often remove the rub. You don't say if you are aware of how to use the trim with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 652
Posted By Iride01

That speed does seem low. My experiences with it...

That speed does seem low. My experiences with it were over 45mph (72kph).

It might be something else. You should have it looked at if you aren't confident in your own DIY and knowledge. But to me,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 648
Posted By Iride01

Like a lot of things, people tend to blur the...

Like a lot of things, people tend to blur the lines between things and not know the nuances of the differences. EPIRBs are intended for boats and are registered to the boat. However a lot of people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 652
Posted By Iride01

All my death wobble experiences were on old style...

All my death wobble experiences were on old style vintage bikes that were very large sizes and had a really long head tube. One that was the worst about it was a 25" (64cm) imitation lightweight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 321
Posted By Iride01

Hammock saddles aren't for everyone. I'm more...

Hammock saddles aren't for everyone. I'm more than happy with the plastic and carbon fiber saddles. And yes they aren't for everyone either.

Is one superior over the other? Only for those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 374
Posted By Iride01

Wipe the saddle off and ride the bike. If it...

Wipe the saddle off and ride the bike. If it gives you issues when riding, then describe them in the Bicycle Mechanics (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/) section. Or take it to a LBS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 263
Posted By Iride01

Seat post a tad too small for the seat tube and...

Seat post a tad too small for the seat tube and it's rocking when you pedal. In your case the left power stroke just happens to make the noise. Try tightening the seat post clamp and the saddle clamp...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By Iride01

Long rides? How long? Are you talking about...

Long rides? How long? Are you talking about multiple days of cycling and camping each night.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 598
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, you have to tell us what a long ride is for...

Yeah, you have to tell us what a long ride is for you.

For any ride I do on the road, 22 - 100 miles, I take the same stuff. A tube, CO2 inflator with 2 cartridges and a few hex keys and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,067
Posted By Iride01

Not sure why it makes people feel manly to boast...

Not sure why it makes people feel manly to boast how far they went with so little water. Of course your temperatures there much less there also. So maybe not so much of a boast.

However I think it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 550
Posted By Iride01

Nyloc nuts are okay. You just have to know where...

Nyloc nuts are okay. You just have to know where their use is and isn't recommended.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 648
Posted By Iride01

Seems a little bit of a stretch to make the jump...

Seems a little bit of a stretch to make the jump to EPIRB's hanging on ones neck. None of the things I use take much effort if any to use. The Garmin incident detection and Angi are a one time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,197
Posted By Iride01

In my very limited experience, which consisted of...

In my very limited experience, which consisted of putting Slime in a road tube, sealant doesn't work with a high pressure tire. My tire simply spewed sealant. Works great for mountain bike tires at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 693
Posted By Iride01

And 3 out of every 4 cyclist with tats make up...

And 3 out of every 4 cyclist with tats make up 75% of the cyclists with tats.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By Iride01

Sounds like a good plan. Go ride!

Sounds like a good plan. Go ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 321
Posted By Iride01

Are these used hubs? Perhaps a previous owner...

Are these used hubs? Perhaps a previous owner removed the washers or spacer's that made them the OLD they are spec'd for.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By Iride01

The CAAD9 is a nice road bike. It's probably...

The CAAD9 is a nice road bike. It's probably about 14 years old. If the previous owners took decent care of it it's probably still in good shape. However you should take it down to a bike shop and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-16-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By Iride01

Stem shifters? Is this a old Schwinn Varsity from...

Stem shifters? Is this a old Schwinn Varsity from back in the days before STI's and the equivalents from Campagnolo, SRAM and other became popular? I'd probably start saving for a new road bike with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 357
Posted By Iride01

Just being out of true does not mean a wheel is...

Just being out of true does not mean a wheel is ready for replacement. Find a bike shop that has a wheel person and ask them to look at it and tell you if it is time of a new wheel or not. It...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 648
Posted By Iride01

But you can certainly see where it could have...

But you can certainly see where it could have been helpful. And I know she doesn't watch me every moment either. She's at work when I ride. I don't think it ESP or anything supernatural. Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By Iride01

I doubt it's the chain. At 1000 km, you...

I doubt it's the chain.

At 1000 km, you should go back to the shop where you bought it and ask them. If this is a conventional derailleur equipped bike, then likely it just needs some adjustment....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,849
Posted By Iride01

My soap box statement for the day. IMO,...

My soap box statement for the day.

IMO, strength training has a lot to do with how well you endure the fit of your bike. Quite often I see posts from old guys bemoaning how they've gotten older...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By Iride01

Pretty sure that all cell phones made today are...

Pretty sure that all cell phones made today are supposed to allow emergency calls to 911 or whatever the proper emergency number is for most every country that regulates cell phones. Data plan or not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,693
Posted By Iride01

I can't flip my Varia upside down. It would hit...

I can't flip my Varia upside down. It would hit the bag under my saddle. If you'd do this, you'd see what I'm describing.

I can't envision why someone can't move their mount higher on the seat...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,693
Posted By Iride01

If one can turn it upside down, then why wouldn't...

If one can turn it upside down, then why wouldn't one just raise the mount higher on the seat post?

Everyone I've seen and ridden with that have them low have a obscenely long or oversize bag...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 882
Posted By Iride01

Thank you. Missed that later admission. I...

Thank you. Missed that later admission.

I guess the maker is unknown. Seems like a trip to a bike shop or co-op that might have some junk bins full of them will be the quicker way to find out....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,693
Posted By Iride01

They still seem to work even when low and the...

They still seem to work even when low and the wheel is obstructing their view. However I notice when riding side by side with those that do have them low, mine seems to alert first. But only by a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By Iride01

Shimano hasn't stopped making square taper BB's....

Shimano hasn't stopped making square taper BB's. IMO, that should have gone by the wayside in the prior Century.

So no, I don't expect Shimano to leave those with rim brakes dangling.

But what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 882
Posted By Iride01

What methodology did you know for QR axles and...

What methodology did you know for QR axles and nutted axles? Why do you need to know for thru-axles?

Axles are something that so far are in the once-in-my-lifetime replacement items.

Are you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 648
Posted By Iride01

The day I crashed and needed help because I...

The day I crashed and needed help because I wasn't cognizant of how bad I was hurt, I'd just come back from the west end of the MUP where few ever go on really hot days and typically only cyclist. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 367
Posted By Iride01

You might be surprised how those bikes that...

You might be surprised how those bikes that seemed to fit so well BITD when you were younger might be quite uncomfortable. I'd just go look at entry level road bikes and try as many as you can and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,033
Posted By Iride01

If you don't file a police report, then it never...

If you don't file a police report, then it never happened as far as anything else is concerned. This won't be part of any statistics other than possibly a suggestion of how often unreported...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 338
Posted By Iride01

I put 11 speed stuff on a great bike frame from...

I put 11 speed stuff on a great bike frame from the past that probably only came with top of the line 8 speed at the time. It was a great riding bike, but it wasn't any better. Sure I had more...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 834
Posted By Iride01

If you think it shouldn't come on, then call...

If you think it shouldn't come on, then call Garmin Support and see how to stop that. I obviously isn't making any traction with any of us here to consider it a big deal.

But I expect they'll tell...
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