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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By big john

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/interviews/ho...

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/interviews/howard-now.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 233
Posted By big john

If you blow yourself up on the first climb maybe...

If you blow yourself up on the first climb maybe you need to slow down and stay within your comfort zone. Did you have a low enough gear? Were you having trouble with a pace that is normally easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Or TT. 8-8-75 Port Washington WI Paul Deem...

Or TT.

8-8-75 Port Washington WI Paul Deem 25 mile TT jr. Nat Champion 57:11:06...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I forgot they were called the Nationals. When I...

I forgot they were called the Nationals. When I was a (sorta) baseball fan they were the Senators.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

The National what?

The National what?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I figured when he said "the sims" he was...

I figured when he said "the sims" he was referring to a simulator. Thought maybe the "box" was something else.
https://y.yarn.co/b95b2de2-c529-437d-9c24-ad0a0e68cfc1_text.gif
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 719
Posted By big john

Around the observatory is chaos with so many cars...

Around the observatory is chaos with so many cars and people trying to park, getting in and out of car, etc. When riding there you must be hyper-vigilant. The guy was being a dufus.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

In the box? The whole thing sounds intense. I...

In the box?
The whole thing sounds intense. I hope you get what you want out of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

How much longer is the school?

How much longer is the school?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

A chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes has been damaged...

A chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes has been damaged by land movement. The people want to move it to a more stable piece of land. The estimated cost is $20 million.
Wayfarers, Instagram-famous L.A....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

It looked like the Mavs had no chance until late....

It looked like the Mavs had no chance until late. Tomorrow is game 7 for Knicks and Pacers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,691
Posted By big john

68 mile club ride today. Not a ton of climbing...

68 mile club ride today. Not a ton of climbing but the pace was pretty high at times. Luckily the 2 fast guys were sympathetic and kept the group together. 10 riders started but one friend is on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I had a good ride today. 68 miles and only 3K...

I had a good ride today. 68 miles and only 3K feet of climbing but sure felt like more. Maybe because the faster guys worked us old guys a bit. Started with 10 but one guy is on the comeback so he...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I had a '53 Ford sedan and right now I can't...

I had a '53 Ford sedan and right now I can't remember where I got it. It had the flathead V8 and automatic. 2 cylinders were low on compression so it was one of the slowest cars I ever had. Still fun...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,691
Posted By big john

Nothing wrong with solo rides but you might be...

Nothing wrong with solo rides but you might be missing out if you never try group rides. The key is the right group for your ability and personality. I've been doing group rides, club rides, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By big john

I've heard the hollow ones will allow the use of...

I've heard the hollow ones will allow the use of an 8mm Allen to tighten or loosen the pedal but I haven't tried them. Seems like it's taking away too much of the strength.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By big john

No problem. It's just some of us who have weird...

No problem. It's just some of us who have weird fit issues. When I rode with clips and straps I had to hang part of my foot over the outside of the pedal so my heel would clear the crankarm. Was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line...

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line for gas. I had a pick up truck that got good mileage and I didn't have a long commute so I would see an uncrowded station and fill up. Had that truck...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

My first car was a 1964 Galaxie which looked like...

My first car was a 1964 Galaxie which looked like this except for the rear wheel skirts. It was $850 at a dealer and I financed $500 of it for a year. I saved the other $300+ by washing dishes in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By big john

It's more than that for me. I toe out so much I...

It's more than that for me. I toe out so much I need to be away from the crankarm. A wider Q doesn't affect that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 719
Posted By big john

I was climbing up to Griffith Observatory and...

I was climbing up to Griffith Observatory and there was a young guy hammering away ahead of me. He had his head down and there was a car double parked in front of him. The whole place is a zoo with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Different years had different amounts of the fake...

Different years had different amounts of the fake wood.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Kaiser Jeep was taken over by AMC in 1970. So...

Kaiser Jeep was taken over by AMC in 1970. So that's when it became a Rambler.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Like this? I think they used the same body until...

Like this? I think they used the same body until 1990. I had one, a 1980....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Even more gross were the diesels. They were...

Even more gross were the diesels. They were derived from a gas engine and they had plenty of problems. They would stretch the head bolts until they aerated the coolant, then the heater wouldn't work,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I go through Jonesing for a new bike from time to...

I go through Jonesing for a new bike from time to time. The Seven has been my main ride for 12 years now, about 70K miles. Still ride the Gunnar sometimes but I'd like something more forgiving,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I worked at an Oldsmobile dealer in late 1980...

I worked at an Oldsmobile dealer in late 1980 (Briefly). They had the same 3.8 Buick engine as the Regal which was plagued by pinging. The late 70s to early 80s were transitional years due to fuel...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Sorry.:p

Sorry.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Is that custom? 61cm tt seems long for an off the...

Is that custom? 61cm tt seems long for an off the shelf frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

The car pictured is a Cord. When you said it...

The car pictured is a Cord. When you said it looked like a Chrysler I posted a pic of a Chrysler of the same vintage and asked if this was the Chrysler it reminded you of.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By big john

I started around 1990, had some custom made by a...

I started around 1990, had some custom made by a machine shop. When SCORE came out with theirs I bought 2 pair from them. I can't use clipless without them. Even with 20mm extenders my right heel...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Over the years I've noticed several companies...

Over the years I've noticed several companies stop at 58. I could probably ride it but the bar would be too low and I'd need a long seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Will it make me faster? edit: Oh darn, they...

Will it make me faster?

edit: Oh darn, they only go up to 58. And I was all set to break out the platinum card.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

This one? ...

This one?
https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Qhx-5SnMQy7mEHizcplf2wHaEK&pid=Api&P=0&h=220
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Same.

Same.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,243
Posted By big john

Reminds me of the "Shake Weight" episode of South...

Reminds me of the "Shake Weight" episode of South Park.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Wasn't too bad but wasn't easy, either. With that...

Wasn't too bad but wasn't easy, either. With that group I just drop back and grind. Although the guy on the left has had heart issues since then and has had to go "e" and do shorter rides
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I go through life hungry and tired.

I go through life hungry and tired.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Makes sense. A derny, then.

Makes sense. A derny, then.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Sunday I went to the bike path for a couple hours...

Sunday I went to the bike path for a couple hours of car-free spinning. There was a Mad Max looking guy on a huge e-scooter. The thing seemed to be about 6 feet long and had a metal body like 10+...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Average speed 28.2 mph? Seems like you'd be...

Average speed 28.2 mph? Seems like you'd be dropping the e-bike above that? Or the e-pilot is strong enough to pedal after the limiter?
Of course, I do know a guy who by-passed the limiter and got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/1...

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/159/414/Cool-Starry-Bra.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,170
Posted By big john

I see 105 10s compact cranks brand new on flea...

I see 105 10s compact cranks brand new on flea bay around $100. If that would work with your bb, I recommend it. I have a 34x29 low gear and I climb with it and I'm old and fat.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

That's part of the idea of a CVT, the exact RPM...

That's part of the idea of a CVT, the exact RPM you need whenever you need it.

Reminds me of a motorcycle some guys built years ago. They took a YZ250 mx bike and removed the transmission and put...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I haven't been there in a while. ...

I haven't been there in a while.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/griffith_d4352d9ce188b36117324c6ba344ad4c63842cc4.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Yeah, that looks like a trail.

Yeah, that looks like a trail.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Score! I remember Filtron filters but I didn't...

Score! I remember Filtron filters but I didn't get my first motorcycle until I was 26, I think. Friends had Yamaha off road bikes when I was early teens and I got to ride on occasion. Friend raced...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

I think this was one of those guys with enough...

I think this was one of those guys with enough money to not think about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

The CVT is actually a good idea, in theory. Many...

The CVT is actually a good idea, in theory. Many of them have been disappointing in their reliability.
And a 2500 pound car with 130hp can feel zippy to drive around.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2,982
Views: 67,328
Posted By big john

Is it a road bike or mtb?

Is it a road bike or mtb?
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