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Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,566
Posted By RH Clark

Well, it might, or it might not. It would if that...

Well, it might, or it might not. It would if that sugar caused higher sustained triglycerides levels, or a higher fasted insulin level and glucose levels. That can happen even if you are skinny as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 413
Posted By RH Clark

Thanks everyone. I took 2 links out of the chain...

Thanks everyone. I took 2 links out of the chain and adjusted B screw. Only rode a few miles afterward but no slipping yet and shifts great. I really appreciate the help. This was my first build...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 413
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, I thought that was the way most mechanics...

Yes, I thought that was the way most mechanics would look at it. The issue is that in this build I am playing with some mixed matched parts, so chain length and surly derailleur adjustment, at least...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 197
Posted By RH Clark

What's the deal with disc brakes and quick...

What's the deal with disc brakes and quick release. I've ridden one for 6 years with never an issue.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 197
Posted By RH Clark

You should take your current bike to a bike shop...

You should take your current bike to a bike shop and see if they can help you out. Maybe your current bike doesn't even fit. Possibly just a longer stem would make a world of difference. The guys at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 328
Posted By RH Clark

I would say that you are excellent compared to...

I would say that you are excellent compared to most guys your age I know. That doesn't mean you might not have visceral fat. Just get the proper test and you will stop worrying. I'm the same weight...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 197
Posted By RH Clark

I've been through the weight transitioning thing....

I've been through the weight transitioning thing. Chances are your body will feel so different after losing another 100 lbs. that whatever you get now will not be perfect later. I suggest you get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 413
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, I meant to post it there. I'll check B...

Yes, I meant to post it there. I'll check B screw. Not completely sure about the chain since this is a nonstandard conglomeration of parts, I had no old chain length to use. That's why I asked about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 413
Posted By RH Clark

How to determine cassette wear?

I've put together a sort of retro mod from my parts bin. I have 9 speed indexed downtube shifting. Cabels are new, new chain, old derailleur. Cassette was on the wheel set when I bought it used. I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 328
Posted By RH Clark

Just post a picture and we will tell you if you...

Just post a picture and we will tell you if you are fat or not. Mo Alpha answered the question though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,320
Posted By RH Clark

My vote is for something like the Trek Domane and...

My vote is for something like the Trek Domane and just change tires according to terrain.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,566
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, you attacked Berry, then added slight toward...

Yes, you attacked Berry, then added slight toward me that I might also endorse someone else you personally attacked as being despicable. What you haven't done is to speak to any studies we might try...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 916
Posted By RH Clark

If you are talking about buying the different...

If you are talking about buying the different wheels as being a waste, you can always use them in a touring application or sell them. Congrats on the weight loss. How much more do you need to reach a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,233
Posted By RH Clark

Ye, a couple times in my life, I have had car...

Ye, a couple times in my life, I have had car brakes fail because of a faulty master cylinder or leak in the line, thankfully not at tremendous speed and not all at once. I'm not arguing against...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 916
Posted By RH Clark

None of your previous experience would matter...

None of your previous experience would matter anyway. No matter what pressure tires were, they are now carrying far less weight. I don't mess with a tire gauge 90% of the time. I do experiment with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,233
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, I was aware that modulation control was more...

Yes, I was aware that modulation control was more sensitive and precise with hydro brakes. I don't descend at any speeds where that would be a benefit. What's the chance of hydro failing because of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,233
Posted By RH Clark

I've only owned cable activated disc brakes. How...

I've only owned cable activated disc brakes. How is hydraulic more consistent in all weather? Maintenance may be minimal but not compared to cable actuated, correct?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,566
Posted By RH Clark

If your intention was a debate, you would post...

If your intention was a debate, you would post some evidence that refutes the studies Berry is citing rather than going for the personal attack.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-30-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,221
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, I usually try to give helpful suggestions....

Yes, I usually try to give helpful suggestions. What I don't do is insult people anomalously. Do you find that insulting someone else makes you feel better?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,566
Posted By RH Clark

There is a huge debate going on right now between...

There is a huge debate going on right now between accredited experts as to the role of LDL cholesterol. While it is found in arterial build up, the debate is whether it is acting as an arsonist, or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 449
Posted By RH Clark

Are you actively trying to lose weight? A very...

Are you actively trying to lose weight? A very low carb diet, so low as to keep insulin very low will virtually eliminate cravings. It won't happen though with just a few days eating low carb. High...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By RH Clark

I see that you are just now learning about...

I see that you are just now learning about Marketplace deals. I got you beat though. I've driven farther for less. It doesn't take many trips to learn to get several close-up pictures and to evaluate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By RH Clark

Upright is great. Just call it maximum...

Upright is great. Just call it maximum ventilation and observation positioning. It sounds more positive than talk of wind resistance.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,457
Posted By RH Clark

The REI is as good as you will likely get for...

The REI is as good as you will likely get for that money. The only reasons to buy something different would be personal preferences.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By RH Clark

You need to decide what fits the way and places...

You need to decide what fits the way and places you want to ride the best. If I only rode paved bike paths, I might prefer that aluminum road bike. If I wanted to load up and do overnighters, then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both...

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both bikes and asceses what if any work they need. Make sure to take any tools you may need to evaluate or adjust.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By RH Clark

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and...

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and are in good shape get both, ride a while and sell the one you don't like as much. I could sell the racks and fenders off that Motobecane for $125....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,633
Posted By RH Clark

I will usually bring a box of pastry for the guys...

I will usually bring a box of pastry for the guys or a 6 pack if I know them well and it's close to the end of the day. Same for my auto mechanics and barber.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 714
Posted By RH Clark

For me a 1X12 wouldn't be simpler it would mean...

For me a 1X12 wouldn't be simpler it would mean that the gears are so close everything needs to be perfect all the time. That means constant tweaking and adjustment. You might consider an internal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 714
Posted By RH Clark

This is my thought as well. I might convert a...

This is my thought as well. I might convert a 1X12 to a 2X9 for better gearing, a less expensive system, stronger chain, and less finicky shifting, but never the other way around. I don't care what...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By RH Clark

Nutrition is a very controversial subject....

Nutrition is a very controversial subject. Personally, I am extremely skeptical of all studies. For one thing it's important to know how to evaluate studies. For another many of the nutrition studies...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 687
Posted By RH Clark

If there is a reasonable chance of having it...

If there is a reasonable chance of having it stolen, I would get the cheapest used bike that fit me and the environment. I do my own basic and mid-level maintenance though and have lots of spare...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,060
Posted By RH Clark

Wives never receive instruction from husbands...

Wives never receive instruction from husbands well. It may be because we don't know how to relate the info or just because she has lived with us long enough to form an opinion as to our intelligence....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By RH Clark

I agree with the above quote, It was this...

I agree with the above quote,

It was this one I disagreed with.
"I do also just want to say about the carb thing, it's also really unhealthy and next to impossible to lift or do really extensive...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By RH Clark

I'll say it took me maybe 2 years to realize...

I'll say it took me maybe 2 years to realize gravity didn't affect me as much at 170 as it did at 380. It was a while before I stopped crawling down just from a truck bed or going down steps slow and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,812
Posted By RH Clark

T2 diabetes is completely manageable to the best...

T2 diabetes is completely manageable to the best of my knowledge just by diet. Just don't eat high glycemic foods and start spacing out the time between calorie consumption. No highly processed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By RH Clark

You have to get control over your diet. I do...

You have to get control over your diet. I do understand. When I turned 50, I was pushing 400 lbs. I was 380 lbs. before a big meal. You know what I mean. I had dieted all my life. I started getting...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,388
Posted By RH Clark

Is the Audax AL with micro shift 1X11 a solid...

Is the Audax AL with micro shift 1X11 a solid bike? There's one locally " 1 hour away" in my size that looks new .It has a shock stop stem and guy is asking $1300. I can likely get if for less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,138
Posted By RH Clark

I would like to ride with someone, I just can't...

I would like to ride with someone, I just can't find anyone slow enough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 824
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold...

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold well after you add a washer. You can take the bolt to a hardware store and get a longer bolt if needed. Use some removeable thread locker on there or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By RH Clark

I get a lot of good science-based advice from...

I get a lot of good science-based advice from Andrew Huberman podcast. He is about as objective as I have found. There are always conflicting opinions even in well reviewed science. Even...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 902
Posted By RH Clark

You are turning it into a race, slow down and...

You are turning it into a race, slow down and have some fun. Take time to smell the roses, maybe take a dip in a cool clear creek. You might do 100 miles in a day, or you might do 25. The point is to...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By RH Clark

RJ the Bike Guy and Park Tool videos on YouTube....

RJ the Bike Guy and Park Tool videos on YouTube. Will take you a long way. Anything more specific, we have a classis and mechanics forum here. Welcome!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,703
Posted By RH Clark

How often do you ride in such a manner that you...

How often do you ride in such a manner that you add 50 g carbs an hour? Were you adding that much while you were testing?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,703
Posted By RH Clark

I think the only way to know for sure if those...

I think the only way to know for sure if those carbs are having a negative effect on long term health would be to have an insulin resistance test.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,042
Posted By RH Clark

I knew you were joking. I'm glad you have a good...

I knew you were joking. I'm glad you have a good doctor. I live in a small rural town and have never had a doctor who gave a rip about anything except prescribing meds. I suffered conditions I never...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,042
Posted By RH Clark

You may not be able to trust what your doctor...

You may not be able to trust what your doctor says either. Best to get information from more than one source and make your best judgement. Too many people dismiss any internet info as ridiculous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By RH Clark

Go to Walmart and get a set of metric Allen...

Go to Walmart and get a set of metric Allen wrenches and a flat and 4 way screwdriver. Buy pair of Park tools cable cutters and you can add the other bike specific tools as needed. If you buy a kit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,665
Posted By RH Clark

A wider rim may cause a tire to be slightly less...

A wider rim may cause a tire to be slightly less tall than a narrower rim but as far as I know it's mostly a try and see if it fits proposition. You can usually gauge how much bigger of a tire will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 546
Posted By RH Clark

I'm pretty heavily invested in 26" wheels. I own...

I'm pretty heavily invested in 26" wheels. I own 5 bikes with 26" wheels. I have ridden an all-aluminum frame 26" wheeled bike on the forest roads I mostly ride, and tires will provide enough...
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