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02-22-24, 11:52 AM
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Posted By gif4445

Wife bought me the wrong Garmin Varia

Busy as heck since Christmas and finally today looked at the Garmin Varia my wife got me. Turns out it is meant for an e-bike, which I don't have. Initially, it looks like the only difference is the...
02-04-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,382
Posted By gif4445

At age 61, I felt better than when in my 40's. ...

At age 61, I felt better than when in my 40's. After back problems and getting back into coaching HS basketball, at 66 I feel at least that old. Making changes soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,788
Posted By gif4445

I also have many miles on my latex tube/GP5000...

I also have many miles on my latex tube/GP5000 combination. No problems thus far.
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By gif4445

At age 61, I averaged 240km/day for 28 days. I...

At age 61, I averaged 240km/day for 28 days. I was in fair shape before I began a 6 month training plan that did not include a whole lot of ultra-distance. Mostly daily interval sessions among 2...
10-08-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,061
Posted By gif4445

The extra info was very useful, especially when...

The extra info was very useful, especially when determining distance to services. For me, having that info intertwined within the route, made it even more useful. But that's just me. I'm sure open to...
10-08-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,061
Posted By gif4445

I stayed the night at the Green Mountain motel in...

I stayed the night at the Green Mountain motel in Jeffrey City in 2014 while on tour. Not the worst place I have ever stayed, but didn't make the top 10 either. Had supper and breakfast the next...
10-01-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,061
Posted By gif4445

Depends upon your ride & how much info you need....

Depends upon your ride & how much info you need. I used both RWGPS and self generated cue sheets on a coast to coast race. The cue sheet served as both backup navigation and to identify services,...
08-06-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By gif4445

I didn't really start cycling until I was 52, so...

I didn't really start cycling until I was 52, so the baseline was pretty low. I seemed to peak at 61, so what some posters have stated about the decline into the 60's is true for me. Now 65, I seem...
07-31-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By gif4445

SRM AXS app:Blocking gear combinations?

I've looked and looked, but cannot find any info on how to block certain gear combinations, like prohibiting a cross chaining shift to small front ring with smallest sprocket on the cassette. I know...
07-03-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By gif4445

My old crankset/cassette had a low gear of 30...

My old crankset/cassette had a low gear of 30 front and 36 in rear, what is exactly what this will bring. Happy with that and seems to be the sweet spot for my "granny". All the riding I do in my...
06-25-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By gif4445

A little off topic on an old post, but would...

A little off topic on an old post, but would appreciate any insight you have. I currently run SRAM axs force 46/33 to a 10-36. Needing a lower gear for hills. Looking at setting the bike up as yours,...
06-18-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By gif4445

Changing SRAM force axs 46/33 to wide 43/30?

Looking for a lower granny gear for my SRAM force axs system. i have a 46/33 double to a 10-36 cassette. To be comparable to my old mechanical shifting(46/30 to 11-36) it appears I would need to...
05-03-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,715
Posted By gif4445

Drinking too much water can actually be a bad...

Drinking too much water can actually be a bad thing. Possibly worse than dehydration. I have a friend who had his cycling curtailed for a good stretch because his sodium levels were dangerously low....
02-05-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

I just ordered the thomson bar. Hoping that's...

I just ordered the thomson bar. Hoping that's the ticket!
02-01-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,483
Posted By gif4445

Looking into electronic now, but I don't think it...

Looking into electronic now, but I don't think it will work with my configuration. I have a 2 x 11 speed, with 46/30 front, 165mm cranks, and an 11-36 cassette. Seem to hit a roadblock with this.
01-22-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

For my aerobar attachment sites, I need 31.8mm...

For my aerobar attachment sites, I need 31.8mm across for the middle for at least 8 inches. The bars I have seen in my searches have an insufficient length of truly round 31.8mm diameter, but instead...
01-19-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

Of the sources I have looked through, and they...

Of the sources I have looked through, and they include most of those you identified, I have not found one available. As I previously posted, it is not easy to see from online photos if the top is...
01-19-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

The other challenge when looking online is the...

The other challenge when looking online is the ability to tell from the photos of the handlebar, whether the top area is round. Some sources conveniently allow questions to be posted concerning their...
01-18-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

My issue is finding such a bar. Everyone I have...

My issue is finding such a bar. Everyone I have looked at, that is available and not on backorder or what have you, has a flared top.
01-18-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By gif4445

In search of Handlebars with round flat area

I'm having trouble finding an aluminum drop handlebar (44) with the flat grip area perfectly round. My aerobar set up is a little different, as I set it wide, actually using parts from a couple...
12-06-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Thanks for the recommendation. Like you pointed...

Thanks for the recommendation. Like you pointed out, it seems ankle high socks must not be hip anymore. Guess I'll have to move the tan line up a bit. I couldn't tell from the website, but do you...
11-27-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,836
Posted By gif4445

Same here. When politics and $$$ override the...

Same here. When politics and $$$ override the science, I'm out.
11-27-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,760
Posted By gif4445

To get me through the winter in my neck of the...

To get me through the winter in my neck of the woods, I watch a fair amount of Youtube in the "pain cave". My interests include ultra-distance. Basically anything concerning the Trans Am Bike Race,...
11-16-22, 04:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Your post got me to thinking again about the %...

Your post got me to thinking again about the % wool in the socks I use. I'm not sure where that should be, but I went wool initially for the claims that it could be wet and still insulate (probably...
11-16-22, 03:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Thanks for pointing that out. Do you know what %...

Thanks for pointing that out. Do you know what % possum down is optimum? And how long is not long? When I started wearing wool socks, I remember people saying they didn't last.
11-16-22, 03:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Just a note of clarification. Considering the...

Just a note of clarification. Considering the socks I have cycled with, the ankle socks tended to be thinner than the crew. For summer, I want a thin merino wool sock. If a crew sock fits the bill,...
11-15-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Thanks for the recommendations folks! Keep em...

Thanks for the recommendations folks! Keep em coming. I'm thinking I'll get a pair of each that fit the bill and do a review with my finicky feet.
11-15-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

The seam on DeFeet doesn't bother my good foot at...

The seam on DeFeet doesn't bother my good foot at all, but the bad foot feels anything that isn't perfect and half of what its. I about lost my lower leg in a farm accident when I was 7. 58 years...
11-15-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

I think I'll get a pair just to say I'm wearing...

I think I'll get a pair just to say I'm wearing possum! Seriously, I'm going to try them. Thanks for the recommendation.
11-14-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

I'll have to check out Smartwool. I have a few...

I'll have to check out Smartwool. I have a few pairs of DeFeet, but the seam around the toe area is too large. My right foot/leg has been injured many times through the years and seems to swell...
11-14-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,699
Posted By gif4445

Need a Wool Sock Recommendation

I am looking to replace my wool ankle high Pearl Izumi socks. It appears they don't make them anymore, except in woman's sizes. (The largest is too small for me, I've tried it). I'm looking for a...
10-23-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,735
Posted By gif4445

Yes for sure. I have a friend who had that...

Yes for sure. I have a friend who had that happen. He puts in a lot of winter indoor miles in his "pain cave".
10-22-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,735
Posted By gif4445

It just reinforces my decision to stay with alum...

It just reinforces my decision to stay with alum handlebars. Briefly considered carbon for dampening and weight advantages, but decided to still with my aluminum due to multiple attachment points. ...
10-09-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By gif4445

Outside of the direct sunlight situation, my old...

Outside of the direct sunlight situation, my old Garmin was pretty accurate.
10-09-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By gif4445

With my old Garmin Touring edge, I saw the 5-10°...

With my old Garmin Touring edge, I saw the 5-10° increase from sun exposure. I just take that into account. And not too concerned on a hot sunny day, as I'm down to the basic kit. The most important...
10-09-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,343
Posted By gif4445

IMO, it depends upon you, what type of riding you...

IMO, it depends upon you, what type of riding you do and what you want. My favorite type of cycling involves multiple days, so I have to carry the appropriate gear. Carrying weight, so when I looked...
10-09-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By gif4445

For me, having an on-site temperature reading...

For me, having an on-site temperature reading takes the emotion out of clothing selection. Having ridden numerous early morning brevets, races etc., it is nice to know the temperature. My experience...
10-07-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By gif4445

Thanks! After making sense of it all, I got it!

Thanks! After making sense of it all, I got it!
10-06-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By gif4445

Does Garmin Edge 130 Plus show temperature?

Assumed that my new Garmin edge 130 plus would show external temperature, but I do not see it in the menu. Am I SOL? Any help appreciated.
Replies: 19
Views: 2,071
Posted By gif4445

I guess you never know. I remember being very...

I guess you never know. I remember being very concerned that I wouldn't find anything in West Yellowstone, so I jumped at a very expensive room I found online and booked it the day of. Talked to...
Replies: 19
Views: 2,071
Posted By gif4445

I think you got that right. On the TABR, if you...

I think you got that right. On the TABR, if you aren't among the leaders, some of the rules pertaining to self-support kinda go out the window. Puzzling to me. No trophy, no cash and not even a lousy...
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

Good point. I've never had that happen on a ride,...

Good point. I've never had that happen on a ride, but several years ago my iPhone shut off on a hot day working outside.
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

My cell phone will last about a 200k and then it...

My cell phone will last about a 200k and then it needs charged. The GoPuck external battery I carry has sufficient power to charge the phone 2-3 times if need be.
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

[QUOTE Bigger than what?[/QUOTE] Compared...

[QUOTE
Bigger than what?[/QUOTE]

Compared to my old Garmin. The trip pages are good, but the map pages are still too small.
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

Like I said, I also have a Garmin Touring plus...

Like I said, I also have a Garmin Touring plus that I use for speed, time, grade, temp and distance. The ability to see rear approaching traffic is appealing.
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

My RWGPS on the iPhone shows distance to next...

My RWGPS on the iPhone shows distance to next turn.
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

I hear you all on the battery issue with cell...

I hear you all on the battery issue with cell phones. The second time I used RWGPS on my cell, I wasn't smart enough to download the route. Poor cell area on a cold morning sucked the juice out of...
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By gif4445

iPhone vs Garmin/Wahoo

Tell me what I'm missing, if anything. I use my iPhone and RWGPS for navigation on brevets. I download the route pre-ride, to conserve battery and possible poor cell reception. Coupled with the...
07-02-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,243
Posted By gif4445

If your cycling includes some cold weather rides,...

If your cycling includes some cold weather rides, keep a list of what you are comfortable wearing at 5 to10° intervals. Amend as you see fit when additional clothing options present themselves. The...
03-10-22, 02:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,246
Posted By gif4445

Good luck with your selection, I hope they work...

Good luck with your selection, I hope they work well for you! Personally, I tried the Airpods and didn't care for how they fit or stayed in the ear. My oldest son has a pair and loves them, so to...
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