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Forum: Introductions
09-13-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By himespau

Has anyone seen an obit?

Has anyone seen an obit?
Forum: Introductions
09-11-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By himespau

Rest in peace.

Rest in peace.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-10-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,370
Posted By himespau

That would make me very happy if I can do virtual...

That would make me very happy if I can do virtual shifting with my Direto XR-T
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 648,050
Posted By himespau

It's been a long time since I've seen that movie....

It's been a long time since I've seen that movie. A decade or more. Don't remember those details, but a game my wife and I often play is "watch the levels of the drink" A completely different bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 648,050
Posted By himespau

My close up gave a better view of the (partially...

My close up gave a better view of the (partially obscured) head-badge and pin-striping in hopes of making the ID easier. Yeah, that's it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 648,050
Posted By himespau

Italian actress Monica Bellucci ...

Italian actress Monica Bellucci
https://media.vogue.co.uk/photos/5f18363ab9b4e0904975072c/1:1/w_3412,h_3412,c_limit/GettyImages-542340166.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-05-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By himespau

Don't know why it's where my mind goes, but,...

Don't know why it's where my mind goes, but, every time someone mentions acorns in this thread, I'm immediately like, "why is anyone afraid of high end, handmade bike luggage (other than having to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By himespau

Size might play a role in price.

Size might play a role in price.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,264
Posted By himespau

The box I got last year that I'm just finishing...

The box I got last year that I'm just finishing working through they are only 2 ounces (bought a hole bunch on sale). Might be a different flavor being a different size though as I got pumpkin spice...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-28-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By himespau

Given their previous settlement with Kickr over...

Given their previous settlement with Kickr over patent infringement, I'd expect it's different enough this time around, but it certainly looks like it's got full on Kickr features (wifi direct...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-27-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By himespau

This is similar in price or cheaper than most of...

This is similar in price or cheaper than most of those options and would probably be a better fit (at least for Zwift) with more/better features than all of them except the Neo 2T. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-27-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

Those hairpins at the end where it kicks up to...

Those hairpins at the end where it kicks up to 15% are an unpleasant surprise when you're already on the limit trying to hit max effort. Have kicked me out the back on more than one race up that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,264
Posted By himespau

I miss the ones that have coffee beans ground up...

I miss the ones that have coffee beans ground up in them. Also the espresso double shot gels. Not sure they make the gels at all anymore. I do a lot of early morning racing on Zwift and I like to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-26-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By himespau

Not sure the shifting works with the Saris H3...

Not sure the shifting works with the Saris H3 (for now). Or does it? I thought it was just certain Wahoo and JetBlack trainers until more implement it. I am a bit behind though.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-26-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By himespau

There are a few free (for now) alternatives to...

There are a few free (for now) alternatives to Zwift as well if you just want to try something out. Not sure I could go back to staring at walls at this point. I have a hard enough time staring at...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-23-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

As someone at the opposite end of that boundary...

As someone at the opposite end of that boundary (ZRS ~ 510, but my current 90 day best is 1 W/kg lower than what you put out), I say ouch.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 619
Posted By himespau

Ooph. At least the hanger is replaceable (and...

Ooph. At least the hanger is replaceable (and apparently still findable - that's not a given for a 20 year old frame).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,609
Posted By himespau

I have a Racing T (10 speed triple) crankset for...

I have a Racing T (10 speed triple) crankset for which the 111 mm spindle might be too long. Would love to try a 109 (or 107) spindle to make sure, but I can only seem to find 102, 111, and 115.5 mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,714
Posted By himespau

https://www.bikeforums.net/politics-religion/

https://www.bikeforums.net/politics-religion/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,714
Posted By himespau

P&R forums would love a new active member who...

P&R forums would love a new active member who wants to talk about a different topic than is constantly rehashed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,609
Posted By himespau

OmniRacer makes a nice ISO bottom bracket. 102,...

OmniRacer makes a nice ISO bottom bracket. 102, 111, and 115 mm spindle lengths. $60 for steel up to $150 for ti spindle and ceramic bearings if lightweight fancy is your thing. For my modernish (10...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By himespau

Fair enough. I think MVDP said something similar...

Fair enough. I think MVDP said something similar after the race. Something about tiring himself out with WVA riding his wheel and then realizing he'd lost the race when Remco made his move and he...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By himespau

Was Wout's move to follow van der Poel's attack...

Was Wout's move to follow van der Poel's attack up the hill just covering a move or trying to weaking the legs for Remco to go later, or was he trying to get away on his own? Or both? I (and the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By himespau

That's Kwality punwork with a capital K.

That's Kwality punwork with a capital K.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

I think I might need to do that myself. I really...

I think I might need to do that myself. I really like being able to race whenever I want and ride year round without thinking about the weather or travel or anything when I do my riding on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,051
Posted By himespau

I think the innicycle headset (converts it to...

I think the innicycle headset (converts it to threadless though, which you might not like) might be an option. Don't quote me on that, but it might be worth checking out.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,764
Posted By himespau

Looks like SM-SP18M just by using "shimano bottom...

Looks like SM-SP18M just by using "shimano bottom bracket cable guide blue" as keywords on eBay. Roughly $10 for a replacement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,764
Posted By himespau

It seems like some shift cable housing liner...

It seems like some shift cable housing liner placed there would prevent rubbing-based wear and minimize any friction.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-23-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By himespau

I am considerably less bullish than you on the...

I am considerably less bullish than you on the idea that Zwift will open their communication protocol up to other platforms. If they do, great, but they still haven't allowed Elite out of their...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-22-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By himespau

I'll agree that the Square is ugly as heck. A...

I'll agree that the Square is ugly as heck. A lot more functional (especially if you use other apps and Zwift isn't sharing that shift protocol) than the Ride though.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-21-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By himespau

I think I've done 2 races with it now. It seems...

I think I've done 2 races with it now. It seems to be over-rating heavy riders with lots of raw watts (but low W/kg) like myself. The problem is that, even if you lose, you can't drop below your...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-21-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By himespau

It's a lot more smooth and faster than my...

It's a lot more smooth and faster than my mechanical shifting (and can be set to a lot smaller gradations). I like it best on the velodrome when I need to build up to big speed in a hurry.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-21-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By himespau

If I was going to go that route, I'd go with the...

If I was going to go that route, I'd go with the Elite Square and the JetBlack Victory. Has all the same functions but also comes with direct connect, race mode, belt drive, same controls as the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

I definitely acknowledge that I tried to come...

I definitely acknowledge that I tried to come back too hard too soon, and that slowed my recovery significantly. 18 months later and I'm still not fully back to where I was before (though I've had...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

Definitely sounds like a rationale for doing...

Definitely sounds like a rationale for doing trainer work (less fun, I know, but easy to just get off and walk away if needed) unless staring at a screen isn't good for your recovery.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,374
Posted By himespau

I miss Vernor's. Can't find it after having left...

I miss Vernor's. Can't find it after having left Michigan. Only ginger ale I'll drink. Flat Vernor's was the re-hydration cure all for any digestive ailments when I was a kid. Right up there with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-04-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,805
Posted By himespau

I'm pretty sure I just raced against...

I'm pretty sure I just raced against carpediemracing in a zwift race on Downtown Dolphin using the new Zwift Racing Score thingy. Man, that was brutal (I'm glad they're finally getting around to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-02-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By himespau

Interesting looking frame. Did you end up...

Interesting looking frame. Did you end up getting it?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

50 minute team points race on indieVelo. Not much...

50 minute team points race on indieVelo. Not much in the way of elevation (~250 m over 36 km, but with a short, steep-ish ending that kicks up to 15% kind of like the ground-level finish on Zwift's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

Be careful and take it slow for sure. I've had...

Be careful and take it slow for sure. I've had concussion after effects (wasn't training at the time) show up lots later and it got scary.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,882
Posted By himespau

Work out for the long hikes with...

Work out for the long hikes with 9-month-old-weighted hikes?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By himespau

That is purdy. I love the color choices for...

That is purdy. I love the color choices for accents.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,851
Posted By himespau

Did you buy any baby bolts from him while you...

Did you buy any baby bolts from him while you were at it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,945
Posted By himespau

Hydrogen gas is something like 2 orders of...

Hydrogen gas is something like 2 orders of magnitude less soluble in water than oxygen is (really insoluble). There's a reason we need heme groups to carry oxygen around in our blood - it won't stay...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By himespau

It's a beauty for sure. Not sure how it would be...

It's a beauty for sure. Not sure how it would be valued in the current market, but it's pretty.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By himespau

The connection of the NDS chainstay and dropout...

The connection of the NDS chainstay and dropout does look odd.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,624
Posted By himespau

That would probably fit me and I'll be visiting...

That would probably fit me and I'll be visiting my parents about 45 minutes south of there in a couple weeks, but I just don't have room in the budget for another. Even if I didn't think it was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,772
Posted By himespau

I'm a real fan of the Gyes saddles (I liked them...

I'm a real fan of the Gyes saddles (I liked them enough to write their main office when their US distributor closed and asked if they had another and was disappointed to find they didn't) and the Spa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,624
Posted By himespau

I was going to say that it looks like a lot nicer...

I was going to say that it looks like a lot nicer of a build than most tall bikes that I see, but $4k? Wowsa.
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