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Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks for your input Daniel, I certainly...

Thanks for your input Daniel, I certainly appreciate it!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-30-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Ah! you're so right! I'm always the last guy in,...

Ah! you're so right! I'm always the last guy in, or they're all waiting on me at the top of the hill. That's why i've decided to do leg strengthening during this off season. And thank you for the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-30-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks Carbonfiberboy! Your workout seems to be...

Thanks Carbonfiberboy! Your workout seems to be what I'm trying to do. And you're correct, you just can't quit! At 77 it would be a major uphill to get started again, so no manner how tired or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks Terry, those are interesting articles. As...

Thanks Terry, those are interesting articles. As we used to say in work, "Base your opinions on facts, don't base your facts on opinions."
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks for the input, and from what everyone has...

Thanks for the input, and from what everyone has said, it seems my idea just doesn't work. My idea makes sense to me, but the bottom line is it just won't work.
Thanks again.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Well, from doing more reading, I think you're...

Well, from doing more reading, I think you're right. It just made sense to me, that endurance lifting would help and improve your muscular endurance while riding, but it just doesn't work like that....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,436
Posted By neverquit

Does endurance weight lifting help?

So I’ve been doing strength building workouts at the gym since July. I focus on lower body, and do squats, using several different machines and free weights, so that I target all the muscles. Also do...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

Yep, went into the Mobile settings and the "iOS...

Yep, went into the Mobile settings and the "iOS Notifications" is selected. Is that what you're talking about?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

Hi Steve: Yes, I thought that too....I looked in...

Hi Steve: Yes, I thought that too....I looked in the settings, but didn't see anything obvious. If you have an idea, please let me know.

Thanks
Lloyd
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

Ok, so our group is on a ride this morning, and...

Ok, so our group is on a ride this morning, and my wife, who is out in front, calls me on the iPhone. Interestingly, an "Incoming call" splashes on the Garmin screen! After I talked to her I asked...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

Hi, and thanks for the reply. Yes, I can connect...

Hi, and thanks for the reply. Yes, I can connect and pair the phone and the Garmin, it just won't display the text messages. Even when I go into MISSED CALLS AND TEXTS, there aren't any to display.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

Thanks Steve: Yes, the iPhone has both the BT and...

Thanks Steve: Yes, the iPhone has both the BT and BLE paired. It used to work great, until IOS 13 came along. So I guess this issue is on the back burner. Sad, because I've always thought of Garmin...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-19, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By neverquit

ISO 13 won't upload texts to Garmin 1000

Since I upgraded my iPhone X to ISO 13, I can't get it to send texts to my Garmin 1000. I removed and paired the Bluetooth to the iPhone to the Garmin, following the instructions I found on YouTube....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-18-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,649
Posted By neverquit

Thanks Woodcraft! I looked at the one book on...

Thanks Woodcraft! I looked at the one book on Amazon but a lot of the reviews said it was just too basic, I'll checkout You Tube and the site you mentioned.

Thank you
Lloyd
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-17-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,649
Posted By neverquit

DIY Bike Fit

Well, called a guy who does bike fitting and he wanted $ 300 and it would take about 4 hours. So I'm wondering if I can do it myself. Saw a couple of books on Amazon one for $ 20 and another for $99....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,412
Posted By neverquit

Yes! I make my own wax lube. I got some paraffin...

Yes! I make my own wax lube. I got some paraffin candles, heated them up in a crock pot, then added paraffin oil until: after the wax/oil was up to temperature, I stuck a butter knife in the wax,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Yes, you're exactly right. If you're doing a long...

Yes, you're exactly right. If you're doing a long ride and mashing the gears I think it would make your feet sore!

Thanks
Lloyd
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Wow!. That's a good deal..... Unfortunately, I...

Wow!. That's a good deal..... Unfortunately, I bought a used pair on Ebay for 20 bucks, just to try them out. If they work okay, I'll go to Nasbar…

Thanks
Lloyd
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 02:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Ha!, you're exactly right.....Data free opinions...

Ha!, you're exactly right.....Data free opinions are all over the place. One friend of mine said the reason there's no data about hard soled shoes is because everybody knows they work......Well, then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Yes, exactly right....Thank you Lloyd

Yes, exactly right....Thank you

Lloyd
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Ah! Thanks for your reply.....That's what I...

Ah! Thanks for your reply.....That's what I wanted to know if there's a gain in efficiency in the stiff soles. I've been looking for some objective data but can't find anything.

Thanks
Lloyd
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Thanks! I didn't even know mtb shoes came in...

Thanks! I didn't even know mtb shoes came in stiff soles! I looked on eBay for a used pair of shoes, thinking I should try them before deciding to spend a lot of money on something I'm not sure of....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By neverquit

Are Biking Shoes More Efficient?

For the past several years I've been wearing mountain biking flexible shoes, not the hard soled shoes on my road bike. They're much more comfortable to walk in, and the SPD cleats are small and not a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-13-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Ok, so delete the forward slashes? Let me give...

Ok, so delete the forward slashes? Let me give that a try.
Thanks
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-13-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

Thanks, I'll give it a try!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-12-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Let me go back in and try it again....and make...

Let me go back in and try it again....and make sure the that forward slash is there.

Thanks
Lloyd
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Well, tried that, and it gives me the same...

Well, tried that, and it gives me the same garbled one line file name, which you cannot make out. Thanks for your help
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-18, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Thanks!...I'll give it a try and let you know!

Thanks!...I'll give it a try and let you know!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By neverquit

Change a course file name

Hello all: Well, downloaded a course from mapmyride. So saved it to my Garmin Edge 1000 then booted the Garmin. Map looks ok EXCEPT, when you look at the list of courses, it's written over the other...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks, your last statement "Have fun" is...

Thanks, your last statement "Have fun" is something I never really did on all the marathons I ran....My enemy was the clock, and that was my only focus....Now that I'm not competitive on the bike, I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By neverquit

Thank you, I didn't realize that. and you're...

Thank you, I didn't realize that. and you're right. RESULTS MATTER. "I don't care how you trained, did you have a Boston Qualifying time?"
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-18, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By neverquit

Yes, you're exactly right! Repeats and LT runs...

Yes, you're exactly right! Repeats and LT runs really improve the whole cardio system. And thank you for the information.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By neverquit

Thanks, Bandera! I appreciate that insight..... I...

Thanks, Bandera! I appreciate that insight..... I will look at doing more biking less running.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By neverquit

Running to Improve Cycling Performance

Ok, I've always been a marathoner and over the past several years have gotten into cycling, and REALLY enjoy it. I've been reading about doing aerobic and anaerobic training on a bike to improve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Thanks, but with my luck, I'd have the tube IN...

Thanks, but with my luck, I'd have the tube IN HALF!.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Hmmm....Another good idea that is easy, not...

Hmmm....Another good idea that is easy, not complicated....Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Thanks!...Didn't even know that patch kits...

Thanks!...Didn't even know that patch kits included chalk....Need to look for that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Ah!....GOOD idea! Thanks... Need to try that.

Ah!....GOOD idea! Thanks... Need to try that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

That idea looks pretty good!...Thanks, I'll give...

That idea looks pretty good!...Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

That's the brand I use, seems to work the best,...

That's the brand I use, seems to work the best, but never seen any chalk. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Hmmm....I'll have to look at that idea...thanks

Hmmm....I'll have to look at that idea...thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

That seemed to work the best, but in the process...

That seemed to work the best, but in the process of drying off the tube kind of lost sight of where the hole was!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Thanks, tried that, and of course the patch was...

Thanks, tried that, and of course the patch was just over the hole......Had to do it again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,839
Posted By neverquit

Marking puncture on tube

So, I always patch my flats. A lot of the group riders just buy new tubes! Never had a problem with a patched tube. HOWEVER, I do have a problem with after I find the hole, marking the spot so I can...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

Thanks for your input on pedaling sans power.......

Thanks for your input on pedaling sans power.... I just thought it was going to be a bear riding and it would be worse if my wife and I are out and the battery dies...I think that concern is put to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

Ahh! Thank you so much for that information!....I...

Ahh! Thank you so much for that information!....I didn't know that about the motor placement. I'll make sure that's a question I ask. As far as the fenders, I just thought it strange that ebikes have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-06-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

WOW!....Thank you for the input!....That's...

WOW!....Thank you for the input!....That's exactly what I wanted to know.....I was planning on going to the Specialized shop on Monday and see what they have. I looked online and Phat Tire doesn't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-06-18, 08:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

Ha!....Excellent point!....How prices have...

Ha!....Excellent point!....How prices have changed....I bought my '68 Camaro new and it was all of $ 2800.00!
How times have changed.....
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-06-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

Hi Rick: Thanks for the information....Very...

Hi Rick: Thanks for the information....Very interesting, to say the least. Getting an ebike for my wife is not for transportation, but for riding with the club. I can understand if you're going to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,977
Posted By neverquit

Hi Rick: Thanks for your comments. I was just...

Hi Rick: Thanks for your comments. I was just concerned that with the mtb tires she would have a tougher time, but I can see it's not an issue.
Since you explained it, I can see why wider tires are...
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