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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered,...

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered, but here is my old bike ready to roll. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 816
Posted By bblair

No, not the pump. The 140 psi pump.

No, not the pump.

The 140 psi pump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 816
Posted By bblair

In what scenario do you use this?

In what scenario do you use this?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By bblair

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago...

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago and it was as you described. But I have also looked at some results and old guys were riding way faster than I could have 20 years ago.

I guess it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 684
Posted By bblair

.......otherwise I would have do something...

.......otherwise I would have do something productive every morning after breakfast.

I did productive for 40 years and am tired of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 816
Posted By bblair

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful. ...

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful.

Back-in-the-day, I ran 20mm tires at 110psi. Probably because I wasn't strong enough to get my Silca Pista (which I still have) to get higher. Now, I use 90...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 513
Posted By bblair

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing...

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing surgery in 2019. Now minor discomfort on the bike, it's real like that makes it worse.

For me, what has helped is daily exercises and stretching and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By bblair

Anyone participated in Senior Olympics?

My last race was circa 1978, a 20 mile time trial.

But today I get an announcement for the Ohio Senior Olympic Games, only about an hour from me and I am thinking about giving it a go. 5K, 10K...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,954
Posted By bblair

How easy is it to replace the battery on the...

How easy is it to replace the battery on the Polar?

I had one many years ago and it required a special little screw driver, which I could never seem to find. The Wahoo TickR had an easy open...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,954
Posted By bblair

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no...

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no firmware update needed, they are sending me a new one.

Agreed, great service from Wahoo.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,954
Posted By bblair

Reply to self, just to keep the post up. ...

Reply to self, just to keep the post up.

Heard from Wahoo the next day (nice). Had me check for firmware updates, there were none indicated. Unpaired, repaired all that stuff. And my TickR now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,954
Posted By bblair

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same...

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same issue. Last HR strap was 8/22. Is that just how long they last? Not really a bad price, if that's the case. Less than a tire.

Send a note to Wahoo,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 684
Posted By bblair

At least here, the "arguments" are not really...

At least here, the "arguments" are not really arguments. More like telling your biking bud that his post ride beer is crap and yours is sooo much better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,921
Posted By bblair

What about cadence while standing?

What about cadence while standing?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,039
Posted By bblair

That is a great price. I have never bought...

That is a great price.

I have never bought anything from Ali....do you think it is the same product at a lower markup, or a lower quality product? I have read anecdotes, but no real comparisons.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By bblair

Wahoo Elemnt: Now with Media Control!

While riding today, I see an additional page on my Wahoo Elemnt Roam to control my Spotify. Never saw that before.

When I got home, I see that there must have been an update. You can now control...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,039
Posted By bblair

You're right. My point was, that for a...

You're right.

My point was, that for a significant price, the gains are very, very small.

Today on a club ride, I got dropped 'cause 18mph was all I could manage. Not sure by how much, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,039
Posted By bblair

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti...

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti butyl tubes for $3 each. Name brand, from a LBS, I know the guy.

I get about 1 flat per 4-5000 miles. Let's say it takes me 10 minutes to change it....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,921
Posted By bblair

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is...

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is optimized for 28 year old professionals with 1% body fat. Not for MAMIL's riding with their mates.

CLEARLY, like most things biological, there is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,921
Posted By bblair

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high...

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high cadences because they read that some expert or pro said to do it. Not only does it look rediculous, but they always seem to get tired early.

Ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 702
Posted By bblair

That's one of the few times when I might consider...

That's one of the few times when I might consider an Aliepxress product. No downside, other than losing 10 bucks. Tires: no. Frame: no. HR monitor? Why not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,957
Posted By bblair

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs. But my wife...

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs.

But my wife weigh in about 250 lbs combined. So, 300.

We should ask like the airlines should: passenger & luggage combined. That might be meaningful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look...

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look similar to yours.

Maybe it will stop my wife from complaining, "why can't we take my new Lexus instead of your old Honda?" Fine, let the dog ruin her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but...

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but unfortunately not all the parts were there. Apparently, since there are several different front fork designs--quick release, thru axle, etc.) they don't come...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,675
Posted By bblair

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they...

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they feel awful. I hate them. wanna throw them in the trash. But I eventually get used to them. But a few years down the line, I need a new set. The old ones...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By bblair

I did this last time and it was perfect. ...

I did this last time and it was perfect.

However, I am running a pretty conventional compact 50-34 and 11-32 cassette. I never use the 11, but the 32 gets plenty of use.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By bblair

For me, the critical measurement is the space...

For me, the critical measurement is the space between the front tire and bottom of the fork crown. If I run anything larger than 23mm (as listed), then leaves and small pebbles get stuck. Laterally,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Posted By bblair

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,532
Posted By bblair

Good tires and name-brand tubes. I have had...

Good tires and name-brand tubes. I have had terrible luck with store branded stuff.

If she rides a lot, I would advise teaching her how to fix a flat.

No cell phone? How old is she? That is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,809
Posted By bblair

We have had success finding kids bikes, or old...

We have had success finding kids bikes, or old adult bikes that we fix up and donate.

But I am still looking for that elusive "Cinelli with a flat tire" and will continue to do so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By bblair

I have had that happen with a tube. I think it...

I have had that happen with a tube. I think it was the valve, but I just tossed it and installed a new one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,037
Posted By bblair

I am not as concerned about getting dust in my...

I am not as concerned about getting dust in my eyes as I am getting impaled by flying roof shingles. Yes, I have seen those come off old barns several times. Plus, it's not fun. Mainly, it's not fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 712
Posted By bblair

Zwift has that sort of thing. Too much like...

Zwift has that sort of thing.

Too much like work for me. I like the Eddy Merckx system: Ride Lots.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,037
Posted By bblair

Too windy for me. Not only demoralizing, but...

Too windy for me. Not only demoralizing, but dangerous having debris flying around.

And why is it that fighting an awful headwind seems never to be followed by a screaming tailwind? 10-mph...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 871
Posted By bblair

I don't think that there is a way to know until...

I don't think that there is a way to know until the brand has a history. Lightspeed and Lynskey (what I ride) are well known and respected. As a layperson, I doubt that there is much you can tell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,675
Posted By bblair

Obviously, the fit calculations are based on...

Obviously, the fit calculations are based on studies and averages, but I wonder if age is factored in. I am not nearly as flexible now as I was 50 years ago and riding on the drops is more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

Went to my LBS today and he convinced me to...

Went to my LBS today and he convinced me to order a Sea Sucker rack. That is what he uses and I have had good experiences buying what the owner actually uses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

I was looking at that Saris rack, but I know that...

I was looking at that Saris rack, but I know that there are others out there.

Mrs.: It better not scratch my car!
Me: It better not scratch my bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 776
Posted By bblair

Car trunk rack

I'm sure this has been discussed to death, but the search on BF is never kind to me.

Looking for a trunk rack for wife's 2024 Lexus ES300h. She doesn't want a hitch...and....it's her car.

Only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 583
Posted By bblair

DT Swiss makes a 350, 240, 180. I chose the 240...

DT Swiss makes a 350, 240, 180. I chose the 240 because it's in the middle. And I liked the way it looks. And because it was one of the few high end hub models that is still made in rim brake config.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By bblair

Yea, lots of info out there. Some You Tube...

Yea, lots of info out there. Some You Tube tutorials too.

But a more interesting question: How did you get home after your chain broke?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,173
Posted By bblair

I just realized that in a few days is the "fourth...

I just realized that in a few days is the "fourth Sunday of the month!"

Sadly, probably more of an individual time trial than a group ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By bblair

The bad part was that there was nothing to buy,...

The bad part was that there was nothing to buy, even if I wanted to. A new Pinarello, or at least a T shirt. Just lunch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,255
Posted By bblair

Wow, that was a long explanation. Do you work for...

Wow, that was a long explanation. Do you work for a tire company?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,255
Posted By bblair

You either ride a hell of a lot, or are a heavy...

You either ride a hell of a lot, or are a heavy dude.

I ride 4-5000 miles a year and replace my tires yearly just for a refresh.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By bblair

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,255
Posted By bblair

Everything has gone up. Been to a grocery store...

Everything has gone up. Been to a grocery store lately?

I always look for sales, even if I don't need them. Chains and tires will keep.

But $89 for tire, $198 is really not terrible considering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By bblair

Taipei Bike Show

We went to Taipei, Taiwan to visit our son and saw signs advertising this gigantic bike show! Really for industry insiders, but open to the public on the last day. A few highlights:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 675
Posted By bblair

The problem that I often have is that a small...

The problem that I often have is that a small portion of the tire seems to be seated too low, not up into the hook. Inflate/deflate and work it...sometimes the soapy water trick works, but I have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By bblair

I did the Niacin thing and the fish oil thing was...

I did the Niacin thing and the fish oil thing was while. But many studies have come out questioning the outcomes. From what I have read though, a diet high in fish (as apposed to beef for example)...
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