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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By ark40

Right, trying to fine one I can borrow from a...

Right, trying to fine one I can borrow from a fellow team member so I can try it on. Did replace the front tire to a 25mm and I can see plenty of space all around it, I am sure the front will easily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By ark40

I'm definitely over inflating then, 100. There is...

I'm definitely over inflating then, 100. There is a website that you can go to that guides you on pressure based on body weight and tire width, they recommended 90. I weigh 180
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By ark40

Latex tubes, can get butyl if it makes a...

Latex tubes, can get butyl if it makes a noticeable difference, Roval's Fusée EL 28 wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By ark40

Ultegra 8000 and interestingly Conti 5000, but...

Ultegra 8000 and interestingly Conti 5000, but 23mm. So very similar to yours
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By ark40

2019 Lynskey R270 tire size question

So officially Lynskey only supports up to 25, but I'm trying to see if 28s will fit. The limitation according to them is not the bike frame but the brake caliper. If I had the disc brakes I could go...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

Since much valuable advice was given here I...

Since much valuable advice was given here I thought I owe an update on my first century at "Hotter N Hell 100'. I got it done, yay!! albeit at a slower pace than what I was hoping for.
100.88 miles,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-09-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

Man! you guys are a treasure trove of...

Man! you guys are a treasure trove of advice/information. I'll read through some of these and share what I feel I need to do.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-08-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

yes, a Lynskey R270 :-)

yes, a Lynskey R270 :-)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-08-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

Good advice guys. I'll ride the week of the race...

Good advice guys. I'll ride the week of the race but limit my self to 20 milers as a relatively easy pace. Heat I am used to, and I do drink as much as I can, fortunately I do not sweat as much so I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-08-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

Mostly I feel physically exhausted, the energy is...

Mostly I feel physically exhausted, the energy is not there and I start to slow down noticeably, going uphills is a dead block after 50, just don't have the strength to do it. Having said that I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-08-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,783
Posted By ark40

Need some help training for my first century

Dalla TX (Plano to be specific) native here. Have been cycling for decades but never did a century. For the last few years, I have been associated with a loosely formed cycling club which has been...
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,313
Posted By ark40

Regrettably the Bacchetta is sold. So I continue...

Regrettably the Bacchetta is sold. So I continue my quest. There is a Giro A20 for sale but $1k might be too high for that.
Forum: Recumbent
06-04-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,313
Posted By ark40

Bacchetta Carbon Aero 2.0 or EZ Speedster for a first recumbent

I have ridden a diamond frame road bike and a mountain bike off an on for 15 yrs. Will usually do a 40 mile for my long ride on the weekend and try and do a couple 20-30 milers during the week. Once...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 982
Posted By ark40

Cannondale headshok fatty SL tuneup

Acquired a used bike not too long ago, but after some use I have noticed that the shock doesn't hold air for too long. I think the o rings or some such things has a slow leak and needs a bit tune-up....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By ark40

How about Nike Ventoux, I can get those in E or...

How about Nike Ventoux, I can get those in E or EE width.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By ark40

need some opinions on Lake shoes

I have slightly wider than normal foot. Although I am fine wearing my regular size in sneakers, but I have noticed that cycling shoes are slightly tighter fitting. I have tried Nike and PI (mountain...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,562
Posted By ark40

Here in central Arkansas, I can ride all year...

Here in central Arkansas, I can ride all year long. Just need some protection during winter, and stay indoors the 1 or 2 days we do get snow. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,562
Posted By ark40

What's a BB flex? Only one traffic light and...

What's a BB flex?
Only one traffic light and one stop light on my route.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,562
Posted By ark40

I have some flexibility in the route, but 70% of...

I have some flexibility in the route, but 70% of it is the same. Riding the same route has its benefits in that if I am off pace I can tell. I like the interval training concept, so how do I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,562
Posted By ark40

Keeping the intensity level up on solo rides

I had a good lunch ride group that I used to ride with. It was great because there was always someone to ride with and the intensity level was high (I am the slowest in the group). The office...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,069
Posted By ark40

If no one has brought it up yet, you can always...

If no one has brought it up yet, you can always get your old prescription glasses color coated for under $50, they will also put a polarizing coating on it. The choice of colors is limited though,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By ark40

I finally found a reference to that guy in one of...

I finally found a reference to that guy in one of the older posting. As it turned out he only works on 7 and 8 speed shifters. I do have very detailed pictures and step by step rebuild, but most of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By ark40

does anyone know who that guy might be, I am...

does anyone know who that guy might be, I am searching but can't seem to hit a post which refers to him.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By ark40

Shimano Ultegra 9 speed STI shifter

Does anyone know a good place to get hold of parts for Shimano shifters. I know shimano shifter are not repairable, but I was able to disect mine and find the problem part within the shift mechanism....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By ark40

are ultegra and dura ace parts interchangeable

I am in the process of repairing an Ultegra 9 speed shifter, which has a couple of broken parts. Someone is willing to sell me a dura ace shifter for parts, but I am not sure how similar these are to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

don't see any right now, may be I am not putting...

don't see any right now, may be I am not putting in correct search words.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

Just an FYI, for any of you still following this...

Just an FYI, for any of you still following this thread. I was finally able to put everything together. Unfortunately I found out that a special type of washer in my shifter has a broken notch, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

And that is one of the things that would solve my...

And that is one of the things that would solve my problem, still looking.......
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 12:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

Thanks for your help Joe. I actually never took...

Thanks for your help Joe. I actually never took the Lever out of the bracket, so I don't have to worry about the return spring. Here's a link to shimano tech docs...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

Well, in my case the springs didn't go flying...

Well, in my case the springs didn't go flying everywhere. The one spring I am referring to I can probably put back together using a long nose plyers. I haven't figured out how the down shift works,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

This is the diagram from the Shimano website....

This is the diagram from the Shimano website. This only tells you how to take it off the handle bars and put it back on and perhaps replace cables. Doesn't do into the inner workings of the shifter....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

The shifter are about 6 yrs old (I bought a 4 yrs...

The shifter are about 6 yrs old (I bought a 4 yrs old used bike), so I am sure they are beyond the customary 2 yr warranty (unless shimano will replace shifters irrespective of age). Everyone was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,759
Posted By ark40

Ultegra repair

The right shifter on my bike has been sticking all winter (when I move the small lever it moves the big lever with it). I think it must have gotten gunked up and needs a good lube and clean. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-07, 03:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,819
Posted By ark40

I live in Little Rock, Arkansas and have visited...

I live in Little Rock, Arkansas and have visited the warehouse of Competitive cyclist several times. Wonderful people to deal with, the frames and assembled bikes they have ready for customers are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By ark40

So you are saying a wind vest not a jacket. I...

So you are saying a wind vest not a jacket. I have an everyday wear wind breaker that I wear on a couple of days when it hit low 50-high 40s and I got just about drenched inside. Although it has vent...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By ark40

Performance Arctic long sleeve, or any other sub $50 long sleeve?

I am bargain hunting for winter clothing. I figured most sellers would be trying to get rid of the winter stuff. The stuff on eBay usually doesn't have a good description of material, as such it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-07, 01:37 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,397
Posted By ark40

2000 Lemond Zurich, Reynolds 853 frame and...

2000 Lemond Zurich, Reynolds 853 frame and Ultegra componants.
41212
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By ark40

Humm! lots of good advice here. * Hard and...

Humm! lots of good advice here.

* Hard and recovery rides on alternate days. No ride on Sunday (got to take care of lawn mowing now that the summer is coming up). M-W-F 22/23 mile semi hilly,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By ark40

Alternate days sounds good. The group I ride with...

Alternate days sounds good. The group I ride with have been at it for years they will usually take it easy on me, i.e. when I get dropped on a long slope they will slow down and let me catch up or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By ark40

recovery after a ride

I am one of those pesky newbie's. The typical daily ride for me is about 23-24 miles, but the legs are not there yet. Should I be doing anything to speed up the recovery? the quads are usually sore...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By ark40

so between the Elite and the Ultra which one is...

so between the Elite and the Ultra which one is better.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By ark40

At least I know to stay away from any gel...

At least I know to stay away from any gel padding, the dislike seems to be universal. I might get the Ultra, considering it will last me a few years, it may be worthwhile to spend a little extra...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-07, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By ark40

any opinions on performance century liquiCell shorts

Thinking about putting down an order for these, but I thought I'd ask around first. I have just started cycling (about 2 months in) I typically ride a 20-25 mile track during my lunch break. Don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By ark40

cheap jerseys

Is there any other source for cheap jerseys besides Performance and Nashbar. Hearing the advice of most riders here I am going to save on the jerseys and put that money into shorts. Comfort comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,891
Posted By ark40

For starters I am 40 yrs old, and getting off of...

For starters I am 40 yrs old, and getting off of tennis into a more joint friendly sport that I can stick with for a long time. I could stand to loose about 15-20 lbs (hopefully cycling regularly can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,891
Posted By ark40

so basically what everyone is saying is include...

so basically what everyone is saying is include more climbs in my regimen. Fortunately in my town, Little Rock (Arkansas) there are plenty of hills to climb. How about I ride once a week with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,891
Posted By ark40

training for hills

I have recently started riding a road bike, after having played tennis on a regular basis for several years. One of the things I struggle with is going uphill. The group of guys I ride with have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,955
Posted By ark40

so when I try to engage/lock do I push into the...

so when I try to engage/lock do I push into the pedal, or do the opposite of unlock/disengage i.e. slide the heel in.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,955
Posted By ark40

Good thing then there are no redlights on the...

Good thing then there are no redlights on the areas we ride at. I was hoping someone would point at any technical lock and release techniques that might help. I have thought about the grass, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-07, 02:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,955
Posted By ark40

from sneakers to cleats

now that I have acquired my first road bike I am in the process of collecting gear one by one. Finally got the shoes and cleats, but the thought of being "locked" to the bike is a little scary. So...
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