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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,599
Posted By bblair

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge." ...

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge."

Best attempted when with a group. Nobody will care when you tell your story later, but your mates will be impressed at the time.

I would also like to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 765
Posted By bblair

This right here.

This right here.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 273
Posted By bblair

The CAAD is aluminum, right? My very limited...

The CAAD is aluminum, right? My very limited experience with alum was an old Cannondale. Very responsive but uncomfortable as hell.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,159
Posted By bblair

IME it is a trial and error thing. In the past, I...

IME it is a trial and error thing. In the past, I have noted that Conti 4000 and 5000 had different width and height with the same labeled size. Others have noted this as well.

So, either buy what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,197
Posted By bblair

I really wanted this to be a thing, but the...

I really wanted this to be a thing, but the miniscule speed increase surely does not justify the number of flats you are having. Too bad as I was ready to buy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 874
Posted By bblair

After decades of research, I have concluded that...

After decades of research, I have concluded that the optimum preride ( or preanything) breakfast is a poppy seed bagel with peanut butter and 2 cups of coffee. Sometimes a banana on the bagel too,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 874
Posted By bblair

Indeed. In the summer, I try to be on the...

Indeed.

In the summer, I try to be on the road by 8am, so they are saying that I eat breakfast at 5am? Remember, this is supposed to be fun, right?
On the other hand, Sunday the Mrs. and I rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,544
Posted By bblair

It looks to me as though the wall of the rim has...

It looks to me as though the wall of the rim has worn so thin that a small piece has begun to break off.

Don't think he should ride this.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By bblair

I road with a broken wrist; better than not...

I road with a broken wrist; better than not riding, because either way, my wrist was still broken.

My advice for your situation: skip the BenGay. It doesn't do much and the smell only pisses off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,873
Posted By bblair

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their...

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their mouths to minimally inflate a tube to install.

Butyl tubes will do as your picture shows also, because there is no restriction. When the tire is on,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,126
Posted By bblair

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need...

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need tires.
New tires: well, you still need some kind of tires, so maybe an additional $75 over the heavy ones.

No doubt that not only will better tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,105
Posted By bblair

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run...

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run Garmin. One has both.

We never agree on how many climbs are on a route. Mine will say something like, "hill #2 of 7," or something similar.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 659
Posted By bblair

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it...

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it was...ok. If you like that artificial orange smell. Reminds me of Orange soda. Bike was already clean.

Typically after cleaning with a hose and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,105
Posted By bblair

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo...

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo Roam already has a screen that shows that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 659
Posted By bblair

I am going to try that today. Side benefit:...

I am going to try that today.

Side benefit: Mrs. will see that the can is not in its usual place and think that I cleaned and dusted the house. Win, win.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,819
Posted By bblair

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend...

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend having her brand new, fancy schmancy electronic shifting bike in for repair. Won't charge or shift or pair.

However, a month before I was in there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,112
Posted By bblair

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike? ...

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike?

New wheels, new seat, new chain and cassette, new shifters and chainrings and tires? No honey, I just did some maintenance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,352
Posted By bblair

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for...

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for burn out. You need to vary it.

Some days, go as hard as you can for that 12 miles. Other times, take it easy and enjoy the day. You might not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,112
Posted By bblair

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a...

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a new bike?"

Yes, about 7 years ago.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By bblair

Ultrahuman, Oura fitness ring users?

I have been using an Ultrahuman ring for a few weeks. I'd like to hear from other fitness ring users out there.

Reliable info? How do you use it?

I have found mine very good for sleep and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,595
Posted By bblair

Lynskey Titanium

Lynskey Titanium
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,595
Posted By bblair

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high...

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high end use, then I would say yes. But if you mean don't work very well, then I would say no. My LightBicycle wheels have a special "graphene" (whatever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,362
Posted By bblair

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered,...

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered, but here is my old bike ready to roll. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,573
Posted By bblair

No, not the pump. The 140 psi pump.

No, not the pump.

The 140 psi pump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,573
Posted By bblair

In what scenario do you use this?

In what scenario do you use this?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By bblair

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago...

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago and it was as you described. But I have also looked at some results and old guys were riding way faster than I could have 20 years ago.

I guess it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,141
Posted By bblair

.......otherwise I would have do something...

.......otherwise I would have do something productive every morning after breakfast.

I did productive for 40 years and am tired of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,573
Posted By bblair

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful. ...

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful.

Back-in-the-day, I ran 20mm tires at 110psi. Probably because I wasn't strong enough to get my Silca Pista (which I still have) to get higher. Now, I use 90...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 981
Posted By bblair

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing...

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing surgery in 2019. Now minor discomfort on the bike, it's real like that makes it worse.

For me, what has helped is daily exercises and stretching and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By bblair

Anyone participated in Senior Olympics?

My last race was circa 1978, a 20 mile time trial.

But today I get an announcement for the Ohio Senior Olympic Games, only about an hour from me and I am thinking about giving it a go. 5K, 10K...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,441
Posted By bblair

How easy is it to replace the battery on the...

How easy is it to replace the battery on the Polar?

I had one many years ago and it required a special little screw driver, which I could never seem to find. The Wahoo TickR had an easy open...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,441
Posted By bblair

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no...

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no firmware update needed, they are sending me a new one.

Agreed, great service from Wahoo.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,441
Posted By bblair

Reply to self, just to keep the post up. ...

Reply to self, just to keep the post up.

Heard from Wahoo the next day (nice). Had me check for firmware updates, there were none indicated. Unpaired, repaired all that stuff. And my TickR now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,441
Posted By bblair

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same...

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same issue. Last HR strap was 8/22. Is that just how long they last? Not really a bad price, if that's the case. Less than a tire.

Send a note to Wahoo,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,141
Posted By bblair

At least here, the "arguments" are not really...

At least here, the "arguments" are not really arguments. More like telling your biking bud that his post ride beer is crap and yours is sooo much better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,366
Posted By bblair

What about cadence while standing?

What about cadence while standing?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,787
Posted By bblair

That is a great price. I have never bought...

That is a great price.

I have never bought anything from Ali....do you think it is the same product at a lower markup, or a lower quality product? I have read anecdotes, but no real comparisons.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By bblair

Wahoo Elemnt: Now with Media Control!

While riding today, I see an additional page on my Wahoo Elemnt Roam to control my Spotify. Never saw that before.

When I got home, I see that there must have been an update. You can now control...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,787
Posted By bblair

You're right. My point was, that for a...

You're right.

My point was, that for a significant price, the gains are very, very small.

Today on a club ride, I got dropped 'cause 18mph was all I could manage. Not sure by how much, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,787
Posted By bblair

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti...

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti butyl tubes for $3 each. Name brand, from a LBS, I know the guy.

I get about 1 flat per 4-5000 miles. Let's say it takes me 10 minutes to change it....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,366
Posted By bblair

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is...

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is optimized for 28 year old professionals with 1% body fat. Not for MAMIL's riding with their mates.

CLEARLY, like most things biological, there is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,366
Posted By bblair

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high...

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high cadences because they read that some expert or pro said to do it. Not only does it look rediculous, but they always seem to get tired early.

Ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,021
Posted By bblair

That's one of the few times when I might consider...

That's one of the few times when I might consider an Aliepxress product. No downside, other than losing 10 bucks. Tires: no. Frame: no. HR monitor? Why not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,595
Posted By bblair

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs. But my wife...

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs.

But my wife weigh in about 250 lbs combined. So, 300.

We should ask like the airlines should: passenger & luggage combined. That might be meaningful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,362
Posted By bblair

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look...

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look similar to yours.

Maybe it will stop my wife from complaining, "why can't we take my new Lexus instead of your old Honda?" Fine, let the dog ruin her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,362
Posted By bblair

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but...

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but unfortunately not all the parts were there. Apparently, since there are several different front fork designs--quick release, thru axle, etc.) they don't come...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,090
Posted By bblair

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they...

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they feel awful. I hate them. wanna throw them in the trash. But I eventually get used to them. But a few years down the line, I need a new set. The old ones...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By bblair

I did this last time and it was perfect. ...

I did this last time and it was perfect.

However, I am running a pretty conventional compact 50-34 and 11-32 cassette. I never use the 11, but the 32 gets plenty of use.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By bblair

For me, the critical measurement is the space...

For me, the critical measurement is the space between the front tire and bottom of the fork crown. If I run anything larger than 23mm (as listed), then leaves and small pebbles get stuck. Laterally,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,482
Posted By bblair

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.
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