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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 28,552
Posted By genejockey

Still positive, but asymptomatic for at least 2...

Still positive, but asymptomatic for at least 2 days. Time to start easy.

Hey, didn't somebody say, on our last C&V ride, that they were looking for a Lotus Supreme in pink? There's a frame on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By genejockey

So was mine. "Tireless", get it? ...

So was mine. "Tireless", get it?
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

For those of us with no soft pretzels available -...

For those of us with no soft pretzels available - you gotta make do.

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Since I'm still COVID positive by rapid test, but...

Since I'm still COVID positive by rapid test, but not febrile for a number of days, I looked up "Exercise and COVID", and of course, the recommendation is to work back into it gradually. So, I guess...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By genejockey

Turns out, pigs don't sweat at all. No...

Turns out, pigs don't sweat at all. No functional sweat glands. Hence, wallowing in mud.

/pedant
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By genejockey

So, you go not only tubeless, but tireless?

So, you go not only tubeless, but tireless?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Still positive this morning, but no fever for a...

Still positive this morning, but no fever for a number of days and HR and HRV are both in the Green. So, I looked up CDC Guidance and I was surprised to discover that they DON'T say to wait till you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Speaking of spokes and nipples, mine should be...

Speaking of spokes and nipples, mine should be arriving today!!!! This is so exciting!!!

One issue I discovered with the old wheels is that the spokes are threaded all the way through the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Too many people around here seem to think, "It's...

Too many people around here seem to think, "It's okay! It's natural!", ignoring the fact that it just sits there drying out from April to November and then as soon as the rains come it ALL gets...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Viscous? I know the humid air Back East feels...

Viscous? I know the humid air Back East feels thick, but viscous?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

HR back down in the 40s today, with HRV up to...

HR back down in the 40s today, with HRV up to 8.3. Haven't tested for COVID today but yesterday's was so strongly positive that it seems like a waste of a test to even try. That, and I don't need...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

The new cone wrench arrived, so I went to work...

The new cone wrench arrived, so I went to work and re-did the hubs. They hardly needed it! Immaculate bearing tracks with no hint of pitting, the grease was still grease, not wax, and no evidence of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Rango's 14 1/2, and Greyhound loggevity is...

Rango's 14 1/2, and Greyhound loggevity is usually given as "12-14", so I'm cherishing the extra time.

Since he turned 14 back in September, I've been hypervigilant about his eating.- the first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 552
Posted By genejockey

I got one with my '85 Ironman. The leather was...

I got one with my '85 Ironman. The leather was coming undone, so I ordered a new Turbo to replace it. This was while I was rebuilding the bike. When that was finished, I took it for a ride, using...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Yeah. Fortunately, the cheap Park double-ended...

Yeah. Fortunately, the cheap Park double-ended ones fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Still positive this morning. :( OTOH, my HR and...

Still positive this morning. :( OTOH, my HR and HRV are back in the green. :thumb: But I won't be dumb enough to ride, so my bicycles will be feeling unloved. :(. But I should be getting the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I like shrimp, but honestly, because The Older...

I like shrimp, but honestly, because The Older Boy 1) works in the Meat and Seafood department, and 2) has the usual Autistic Spectrum tendency to routine, shrimp is less of a treat - he always keeps...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

What heart? ...

What heart?
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

You're not gonna use a regular wrench on these...

You're not gonna use a regular wrench on these hubs. The locknuts are flared right above the wrench flats. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Addendum: I ordered a 13/14 mm just like the...

Addendum: I ordered a 13/14 mm just like the above from Amazon, to arrive tomorrow. I thought maybe I'd buy a 13/15, but I couldn't gt that tomorrow. So I went with the 13/14. Then I checked the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Well, to be fair, I was defining the RItchey and...

Well, to be fair, I was defining the RItchey and the Battaglin as "C&V" for the purpose of the ride. Both have dual pivot brakes, so they'd be fine. The RItchey already did it once.

Yeah, trust...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years...

So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years old, and even though they spin smooth as butter on a hot day, I figured I'd kill some time while isolating at home by rebuilding them. I have some top...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Methane, generally, exacerbated by the hot air.

Methane, generally, exacerbated by the hot air.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 370
Posted By genejockey

Horse....water...drink.

Horse....water...drink.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I could visit my brother and his family in Rio...

I could visit my brother and his family in Rio Rancho NM for a while. That's 5500 feet. Mind you, he can be almost as insufferably pompous as me, so it would involve sacrifices.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Still, it's better than suggesting hypoxia...

Still, it's better than suggesting hypoxia training by having a car running in the garage while you're on the trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Spokes and nipples ordered, along with spoke prep...

Spokes and nipples ordered, along with spoke prep and a lightly used Park TM-1. Now all I need is an electric screwdriver.

I figure, even though I'm using all new spokes and nipples, I'll save...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I think Quito training would probably be more...

I think Quito training would probably be more effective, what with it being at 9250 feet.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Well, yeah- I COULD, but I WON'T.

Well, yeah- I COULD, but I WON'T.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Never a good sign.

Never a good sign.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 370
Posted By genejockey

Putting the stem and bars on, then the levers,...

Putting the stem and bars on, then the levers, measuring carefully to get them in the right place. Carefully cutting the housing to just the right length, an running the cables. Then discovering...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Just for grins, I measured HRV just now with...

Just for grins, I measured HRV just now with HRV4Training. HR = 56, which is a little higher than the baseline 51-54 it has, and HRV is 7.5, which is below my "green range" of 8 - 8.6. So, that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I think they make extra-long expander plugs.

I think they make extra-long expander plugs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I've been looking into rebuilding those wheels,...

I've been looking into rebuilding those wheels, the old Dura Ace-hubbed ones that came on the Ritchey back when it was new. I just did a spin test on them, and the bearings are running super...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Yeah. I'm at 10 days and looking at at least...

Yeah. I'm at 10 days and looking at at least another day or two, and then a gentle reintroduction.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I only had a day.

I only had a day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 552
Posted By genejockey

I got abike with a Concor Superleggera. Same...

I got abike with a Concor Superleggera. Same deal - aluminum rails. They had a lot of corrosion, but then one of the rails broke.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Well, now that Mrs. GJ has COVID, I'm no longer...

Well, now that Mrs. GJ has COVID, I'm no longer exiled. OTOH, the garage is much neater now....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Shimano makes it in a nice pink.

Shimano makes it in a nice pink.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

Well, Mrs. GJ is positive. I expect The Boys will...

Well, Mrs. GJ is positive. I expect The Boys will catch it anytime now.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I don't know about them, but for me it's...

I don't know about them, but for me it's affordability. I don't relish the idea of living like a pauper in a house worth north of $2 million.

Others talk about wildfires and mudslides and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By genejockey

Maybe something like this? ...

Maybe something like this?
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

So, Day 3 of COVID - I feel like I'm back to...

So, Day 3 of COVID - I feel like I'm back to 90-95% of normal. A little snotty, but that could also be the pollen, which is no doubt very high after the beautiful day yesterday - high or 77 degrees! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I totally get that. I love Pennsylvania. ...

I totally get that. I love Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians, OTOH......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 28,552
Posted By genejockey

Well, folks - COVID has saved me the trouble of...

Well, folks - COVID has saved me the trouble of deciding whether to do the Mt Hamilton ride this Saturday. Have a great time, all those who go.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I'm currently ensconced in the garage with my...

I'm currently ensconced in the garage with my bikes, until at least Wednesday. I am not used to the sound of the freezer cycling on and off, so that messed up my sleep a little. In the middle of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

I've had it happen when hitting potholes on...

I've had it happen when hitting potholes on downhills. Weight on the front, sudden sharp edge.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

"Is it live, or is it Memorex?"

"Is it live, or is it Memorex?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,844
Posted By genejockey

I know that some riders around here ride SS or...

I know that some riders around here ride SS or even Fixies, but seriously - my midweek rides that I think of as fairly flat? They still have 1000 feet of climbing in 24 miles, including some pitches...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,636
Views: 31,161
Posted By genejockey

That'd be fun in a heavy crosswind, esp. since...

That'd be fun in a heavy crosswind, esp. since the wooden structure probably significantly raises the center of gravity!
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