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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,412
Posted By spelger

i was begin facetious. i'm usually in the x000s...

i was begin facetious. i'm usually in the x000s too. every now and then i get lucky. i think i still have one KOM aside from my driveway.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,412
Posted By spelger

I'm wondering how many riders on that segment.

I'm wondering how many riders on that segment.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,412
Posted By spelger

you know you are going hard when all you hear is...

you know you are going hard when all you hear is your huffing and puffing over cars and wind. nice encouragement, but that put you over the top just a second or two sooner.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-29-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By spelger

when i first started riding indoors on a kicker i...

when i first started riding indoors on a kicker i only had one bike so i learned to put up with it. its not really that hard, 30 seconds to mount.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,073
Posted By spelger

i spend most time on the areo bars. before i had...

i spend most time on the areo bars. before i had bars i was mostly in the drops.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-27-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 810
Posted By spelger

that looks like a Kicker, no?

that looks like a Kicker, no?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,623
Posted By spelger

buy more cereal.

buy more cereal.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-26-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By spelger

ha ha, have not heard that is such a long time....

ha ha, have not heard that is such a long time. thanks for the memory. i miss england.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,541
Posted By spelger

among the many cool events we have here in reno...

among the many cool events we have here in reno one week is called street vibrations...aka motor cycle week. on that weekend i headed up geiger grade and must have been passed by well over 200 motor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By spelger

context matters. the OP was not on any bike path...

context matters. the OP was not on any bike path like any you posted in your pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By spelger

context matters.

context matters.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By spelger

yes, 'tis a strange hill to die on.

yes, 'tis a strange hill to die on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By spelger

i actually read his post as "every woman i know"...

i actually read his post as "every woman i know" not as it is: "every woman you know." chalk it up to a little dyslexia.

as far as embarrassed...i always feel uncomfortable when these sorts of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By spelger

this post can't be liked enough. it embarrasses...

this post can't be liked enough. it embarrasses me that this happens to women.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,711
Posted By spelger

impressive that kid can hold on. may have...

impressive that kid can hold on. may have whiplash after that though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,291
Posted By spelger

oops, didn't catch that part. i drink ride alone.

oops, didn't catch that part. i drink ride alone.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,291
Posted By spelger

try a pair of clip-ons. it will get you lower and...

try a pair of clip-ons. it will get you lower and still should be comfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 797
Posted By spelger

i dream of a new bike almost every night. but...

i dream of a new bike almost every night. but then i wake up to the nightmare of realizing there are no funds for that sort of thing, otherwise...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 686
Posted By spelger

my set is not that old. i've only had it a little...

my set is not that old. i've only had it a little over a year. mine does nto shift like that, more like a traditional mechanical shifter but no double shift in back like a mech shifter. probably just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 686
Posted By spelger

i don't think that is how Di2 works. i do know...

i don't think that is how Di2 works. i do know that a half second press will perform a battery check function. but for a very long press i don't think it does anything.

i'd be curious to know if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,955
Posted By spelger

aside from what everyone else said...surprised no...

aside from what everyone else said...surprised no one mentioned this but if you are having so many flats quickly in time then i would assume what ever the problem is is embedded in your tire. for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,021
Posted By spelger

so do you have to take your pants off to take...

so do you have to take your pants off to take your core out?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,152
Posted By spelger

could have been worse, she could have said...

could have been worse, she could have said "you'll shoot your eye out."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,412
Posted By spelger

picked this up over the weekend. general...

picked this up over the weekend. general population too, not the old fart category, not bad for an old fart.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,620
Posted By spelger

Excellent attention to details you've got there.

Excellent attention to details you've got there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 839
Posted By spelger

why don't you ask the former owner? just a...

why don't you ask the former owner? just a thought.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,274
Posted By spelger

likely because the cheap paraffin works just as...

likely because the cheap paraffin works just as well as their voodoo wax. how could they sell it otherwise. i get 400+ miles out of a simple paraffin wax, but i am in a very dry climate so maybe that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,680
Posted By spelger

I know how you feel, I still drive a manual...

I know how you feel, I still drive a manual transmission. Keep it parked next to the horse and buggy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 631
Posted By spelger

Mine is a roed ultegra as well with what I...

Mine is a roed ultegra as well with what I learned today is a clutch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 631
Posted By spelger

thanks. you used the word clutch and that helped...

thanks. you used the word clutch and that helped me to learn moure abot this. i had heard of a clutch on a RD but never knew what it really was. might explain what i had been experiencing, a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 631
Posted By spelger

Di2 friction adjustment...

i'm reading it in my user's manual but it does not explain what its purpose is. my net search is only turning up adjustment "how to's" anyone know what this is for?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,274
Posted By spelger

gotcha! i'm pretty mundane with my boring...

gotcha! i'm pretty mundane with my boring paraffin. sounds expected then. next!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,274
Posted By spelger

Didn't read anything about black wax. In my case...

Didn't read anything about black wax. In my case I use only parifin wax, no additives. I get black crap on the wax and have attributed it to the anodizing coming off the chain ring. Most is off now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,680
Posted By spelger

They specifically do not consider the weight of...

They specifically do not consider the weight of wiring, battery, and whatever else is needed to make electronic work. Seems not a completely fair comparison. I still like my di2.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,673
Posted By spelger

you might be surprised how hot it is *not* in the...

you might be surprised how hot it is *not* in the garage. as i said...three doors all in full sun on a 100F day is only about 100 in the garage. doors are thin steel, little window that has UV filter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,673
Posted By spelger

how how in the garage? im in reno so not quite as...

how how in the garage? im in reno so not quite as hot but i do have the baking hot sun on my 3 uninsulated garage doors and it routinely gets up to 100F in there easily. been working on a piece of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,879
Posted By spelger

this is exaclty the kind of off road i have...

this is exaclty the kind of off road i have around here. so many times i'd like to get back on them but damn they do hurt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,879
Posted By spelger

only when you want to start a frivolous argument.

only when you want to start a frivolous argument.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,562
Posted By spelger

this is a position i just could never be...

this is a position i just could never be comfortable with indoors. outside i can ride like that for hours but not indoors. disclaimer: mine are Profile Design clip-ons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,314
Posted By spelger

not as funny as the two barbie dolls i had to...

not as funny as the two barbie dolls i had to ride with once. had them waving for all to see. got a few honks on that ride for sure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,193
Posted By spelger

i managed about 10 seconds yesterday. the ride i...

i managed about 10 seconds yesterday. the ride i did probably didn't help.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-22-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By spelger

mount the bike vertically and let gravity do its...

mount the bike vertically and let gravity do its thing. it will be one helava up hill ride!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 977
Posted By spelger

I saw no gators when I rode down there. A few...

I saw no gators when I rode down there. A few iguanas though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,343
Posted By spelger

that'll slow you down alright.

that'll slow you down alright.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,343
Posted By spelger

yes, but not too useful in any compiler i've ever...

yes, but not too useful in any compiler i've ever used.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,343
Posted By spelger

skiing != bicycling sorry, embedded...

skiing != bicycling

sorry, embedded programmer here.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-08-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By spelger

try your local library. mine actually has this...

try your local library. mine actually has this ability. just never did it. they even have the SW to design stuff.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-08-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By spelger

i nearly killed that plant over the winter. its a...

i nearly killed that plant over the winter. its a jasmine and does not do well under 20F so i move it in the garage. i only needed to ride in the garage for a week while my daughter visited over...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-08-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By spelger

back when i was in the garage i had a vise in...

back when i was in the garage i had a vise in front of my bike. i mounted a wide piece of wood on it and l sat a laptop on it. this pic shows what i mean. water bottle and laptop are on it in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,060
Posted By spelger

my lbs sessl felts.

my lbs sessl felts.
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