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Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 48,908
Posted By waldick

Zwift is a blast and was a Godsend this winter! I...

Zwift is a blast and was a Godsend this winter! I logged more time on my trainer(KICKR) this winter than I did outside in the summer. No matter when you get on there is always somebody to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By waldick

I would go with PerfPro...not free, but only a...

I would go with PerfPro...not free, but only a one time $100. you can do almost anything with it: virtual rides, courses, FTP, ERG, etc...best deal out there in my opinion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,705
Posted By waldick

Well, that could be...is that something peculiar...

Well, that could be...is that something peculiar to carbon rims? I can't find even a hint of drag on the bearings and totally silent. I'm running Conti 4000 S tires, so could the side of the tire be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,705
Posted By waldick

I opened the brake up completely and watched for...

I opened the brake up completely and watched for rubbing and the rim never came close to the pad, plus I tried to drag the brake and the sound is different....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-14, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,705
Posted By waldick

I tried that and didn't hear/feel anything. But...

I tried that and didn't hear/feel anything. But oddly enough, when I replaced the front wheel with my old front wheel, I found that the rear wheel was making a similar noise, although not as loud. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,705
Posted By waldick

**SOLVED ** Front wheel noise

I have a 60mm carbon clincher front wheel with a Novatec SB271 hub that makes a weird almost grinding noise when turning or side loading the wheel at speed. The bearing is totally silent when I spin...
Forum: Triathlon
02-24-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By waldick

Thanks for the input. I went to the Beginner...

Thanks for the input. I went to the Beginner Triathlete site and decided to use their beginner HIM RPE plan. I'm much happier now and don't feel like I'm killing myself training. My goal is finishing...
Forum: Triathlon
02-05-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By waldick

Couch to Sprint to 1/2 IM question...

Within the last two years I have gone from couch to Sprint Tri to this year a 1/2 IM. I had a extended recovery period from my last TT of right around 37 years. Somewhere along the way I seem to have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-13, 05:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By waldick

Thanks for the help, I'll go easier on the way...

Thanks for the help, I'll go easier on the way out....
TT is in Bluffton, Indiana
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By waldick

TT Question - Wind

I'll be riding in a 20K TT tomorrow. It is a flat, straight, out and back. The forecast is for 15 MPH winds with gusts to 25. The "out"will be with a tailwind and the "back" with a headwind. So my...
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-13, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By waldick

Thanks for all the feedback... I already have a...

Thanks for all the feedback...
I already have a clipless setup for my road bike and really like the riding that way. I have not ridden with the cages and straps since racing in the late 70's when I...
Forum: Triathlon
04-23-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By waldick

Strap or Clipless

I tried to find an answer before posting...
I'm planning to compete in my first triathlon (sprint) in July. I have read what I can find on the transition process, however, I still can't find how...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,712
Posted By waldick

Wow, that's just too funny... Just a thought...

Wow, that's just too funny...

Just a thought though...is there any endorsed bike, stationary or otherwise, out there that isn't tainted by the endorsers use of PED's at some time or another ?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,099
Posted By waldick

I can't really tell, but they look like carbon...

I can't really tell, but they look like carbon forks ?!?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,099
Posted By waldick

296241 hmmmm...must be some kind of aero...

296241

hmmmm...must be some kind of aero fork....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,504
Posted By waldick

So, did I miss the order or is it still in the...

So, did I miss the order or is it still in the works ?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-23-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,933
Posted By waldick

Finally got my bike computers in the mail today....

Finally got my bike computers in the mail today. Used the above formula including the calculation for the front wheel (i.e. 52/16) and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the help....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,682
Posted By waldick

My wife and I both have the Fitbit One and the...

My wife and I both have the Fitbit One and the Fitbit Aria scale. We found that we do better with some structure and accountability. We share our achievements, steps, weight, etc. on the Fitbit...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-27-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,933
Posted By waldick

When I get the computer in I'll get it mounted...

When I get the computer in I'll get it mounted and report back.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-25-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,933
Posted By waldick

Thanks for the replies. So if using the KPH...

Thanks for the replies. So if using the KPH readout I'd want to use a wheel circumference of 1667 mm....right ?

I wasn't trying to determine distance, just cadence. I already use a HRM and just...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-24-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,933
Posted By waldick

Cycle computer conversion to spin bike computer

I did a search on this topic, but was not able to find exactly what I'm looking for and don't really want to reinvent the wheel (pun intended) if I don't have to...
I want to adapt a cheap bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-12, 11:52 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,610
Posted By waldick

1. 500 miles on the trainer before riding...

1. 500 miles on the trainer before riding outside.
2. 500 miles outside before Easter.
3. Lose 15 lbs..
4. Get a decent bike by Memorial Day.
5. Not embarrass myself in my 1st group ride ... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

As soon as I get the 8 speed cassette and get it...

As soon as I get the 8 speed cassette and get it mounted on the wheel I'll report back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

There was nothing wrong with the original setup....

There was nothing wrong with the original setup. I just ran across a wheelset at a price too good to pass up. It included several tires as well, which I wanted to use on the trainer. Like I said it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

Agreed, but I figured that I'd keep the wheelset...

Agreed, but I figured that I'd keep the wheelset as a backup when I upgrade to a new bike and sell the old bike with stock wheels when the time comes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

thanks for all the replies ! I'll stick with...

thanks for all the replies !

I'll stick with "try the cheapest thing first" and install the 8-speed cassette and see how that works. Assuming of course the guy I bought the wheel-set from will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

Thanks for the ultra fast responses. Upon...

Thanks for the ultra fast responses.

Upon further review...I just counted the number of sprockets...I feel like a real dumbs**t...its (dumbs@*t...its) a 10-speed cassette..so if the seller gets me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By waldick

7-speed department store bike wheel-set upgrade question

I recently got back into cycling after 35+ years. I wanted to make sure I would actually stick with it I bought a cheap used Schwinn Varsity department store bike (the one with the aluminum frame)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By waldick

Yep, I think that was it.... Are they still...

Yep, I think that was it....
Are they still around ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By waldick

Early 70's Eastern European Road Bike

In the early 70's I bought an eastern European roadbike. It was much cheaper at the time than the similar Gitane bike that I just could not afford. Anyway I have been trying to remember the name of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,099
Posted By waldick

This whole thread is by far the funniest thing I...

This whole thread is by far the funniest thing I have read in a long time....It's Saturday morning and I'm sitting here laughing out loud, my family thinks I'm nuts...but hey, at least it is a great...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By waldick

ok, so Strava and Roadbike won't register mileage...

ok, so Strava and Roadbike won't register mileage via the speed sensor. So for indoor use they are not useful, but the Wahoo fitness app, which is free works just fine inside.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By waldick

Install was very easy, although the alignment of...

Install was very easy, although the alignment of both sensors has to be done right per instructions. At first I did not have the speed sensor close enough to the magnet that is attached to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-12, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By waldick

Yep, I ordered both two days ago and they should...

Yep, I ordered both two days ago and they should be here tomorrow. I hope to be able to use the setup on the home trainer as well. Hopefully the indoor ride will still be recorded in either Strava or...
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