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03-26-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 62
Posted By staehpj1

Doesn't ring a bell with me. One thing to...

Doesn't ring a bell with me. One thing to consider with fork mounts racks is that they may be an issue if you want to carry both Q/R and thru axle bikes. Even if all your bikes are Q/R, you may...
03-25-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,260
Posted By staehpj1

I don't remember what year it was, but I remember...

I don't remember what year it was, but I remember that my dad had a very pretty Royce Union 3 speed in black. My best recollection is that it was similar to the one in the first post of the thread,...
03-24-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By staehpj1

I'd be way more concerned when trail...

I'd be way more concerned when trail running/hiking with my dog. I never ran or hiked with my dog in cougar country other than the very slim possibility of a Florida panther encounter though (highly...
03-23-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By staehpj1

The odds of needing it are remote enough that I...

The odds of needing it are remote enough that I am unlikely to carry it, but something lke the tekna is what I'd carry if I were to carry one for that purpose. I just might consider it if I rode...
03-22-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By staehpj1

Back in the day I used to wear a Tekna dive knife...

Back in the day I used to wear a Tekna dive knife on my pfd when running whitewater. It was considered a rescue device. In theory for freeing a trapped person tangled or otherwise unable to free...
03-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 104
Posted By staehpj1

Lens Color

I am getting cataract surgery June 6th and am thinking ahead to what I may do about riding glasses choices. I should be able to ride with no prescription. So I have the option to buy multiple...
03-21-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By staehpj1

Really? I have always carried a knife with a...

Really? I have always carried a knife with a blade of 2.5-3.5" (daily life, not while riding) and most often it has been partially visible in recent years (it has a clip and peeks out of my pocket)....
03-19-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 561
Posted By staehpj1

The odds of being attacked are very low. On my...

The odds of being attacked are very low. On my home trails we have coyotes and a few bobcats which I don't consider a threat. Black bears are pretty scarce on the trails I use for my daily rides so...
03-18-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By staehpj1

I like to have data recorded, but mostly ignore...

I like to have data recorded, but mostly ignore it while riding. I do look at the temperature once in a while. I may glance at the mileage sometimes or not. Near the end of a ride I may look at...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By staehpj1

Fair enough. I'd add that if you used tortillas...

Fair enough. I'd add that if you used tortillas as bread the keep forever and come in larger packages so they might be bought in similar 7-10 amounts.
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By staehpj1

You said "once 60 pounds or so of gear is added"...

You said "once 60 pounds or so of gear is added" and now you seem to be including the bike. In any case I agree that there is a wide range of what folks carry. That said I started out carrying less...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By staehpj1

To be fair 60 pounds is a lot of stuff even when...

To be fair 60 pounds is a lot of stuff even when camping and packing pretty heavy. We all choose to carry different amounts of stuff and that is fine, but you really don't have to go down the ultra...
03-15-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery. I get the...

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery. I get the first (right) eye done on June 6th. I went for the Vivity lenses.
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,037
Posted By staehpj1

I guess I don't have the same perspective as many...

I guess I don't have the same perspective as many on this since none of the bikes I have toured on cost over $1000 and most of them were old when I toured on them. The only one that was new was a...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,037
Posted By staehpj1

But of course he spent 50 years on the road full...

But of course he spent 50 years on the road full time so It was still a pretty infrequent occurance. That comes out to something like one bike stolen every 830 weeks on the road. To me something...
03-14-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

I have my appointment for the eye measurements...

I have my appointment for the eye measurements tomorrow. Any insight on what to expect? Does it make a difference If you are choosing a Monofocal, Multifocal, or Extended Depth of Focus? Or is the...
03-07-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,035
Posted By staehpj1

Are you hydrating well? Taking in enough...

Are you hydrating well? Taking in enough electrolytes? Getting enough potassium? A deficiency in any of those can lead to leg cramps.
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 659
Posted By staehpj1

I quit using a ground cloth (footprint) years...

I quit using a ground cloth (footprint) years ago. I found that other parts of my tents tended to wear out or otherwise fail before the floor did any way. So my approach would be patch the floor as...
03-07-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,643
Posted By staehpj1

I have been riding trails on my mountain bikes...

I have been riding trails on my mountain bikes that are tubeless so I haven't patched or changed a tube in a long time. That said when riding with tubes I typically change the tube and patch later. ...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By staehpj1

Mine had a few hundred miles on them when I...

Mine had a few hundred miles on them when I pulled them off for something lighter and more importantly with a comparitively supple sidewall. I sold them to someone who would appreciate them.
03-06-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

I have been reading up and watching videos on the...

I have been reading up and watching videos on the lens choices for my upcoming cataract surgery. I have looked mostly at the Standard lens, the Panoptix, and the Vivity.

The standard would be...
03-04-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

So that would mean a month off of riding, right?...

So that would mean a month off of riding, right? Or did you have the second eye done sooner than 2 weeks after the first?

I'll do what the doc says, especially since he is a mountain biker, but I...
03-04-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

After thinking about it I guess the answer is...

After thinking about it I guess the answer is obvious. I can take the prescription lens out for the one eye in my sunglasses and put the original lens in after one eye is done. Then when the other...
03-03-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

I am hoping to not need a prescription to ride....

I am hoping to not need a prescription to ride. The doc thinks this is likely especially if I go with the Vivity premium package. He is a mountain biker so at least he has some idea of what riding...
03-01-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

Yeah, good points. To be clear... He isn't...

Yeah, good points. To be clear... He isn't pushing hard for any particular choice. He was pretty objective on the merits of each. He likes the Vivity the best of the premium choices. The supposed...
03-01-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

I have a choice of the following: The...

I have a choice of the following:

The standard covered by medicare package, This is pretty basic.
ORA Custom Package ($540 per eye) - Choice 1 plus extra interop measurements, monovision, and...
02-28-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

Well I did as much research as I could and he has...

Well I did as much research as I could and he has done more of this surgery than anyone else in town. Reviews were good and people who I knew that were his patients were happy with him. He made a...
02-28-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,992
Posted By staehpj1

Since we know virtually nothing about what wither...

Since we know virtually nothing about what wither the OP considers an "older, steel-frame road" or what the "really nice, newer model aluminum road bike" is like it is hard to say much of anything...
02-28-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,992
Posted By staehpj1

Lots of factors besides being lighter come into...

Lots of factors besides being lighter come into play. Nicer wheels and tires are likely a bigger deal than overall weight. Different gearing may be as well. If the fit and setup are poor for you...
02-27-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

My doc is recommending one eye at a time. The...

My doc is recommending one eye at a time. The tech said, one eye, a week off from mtb riding, another week with no restrictions, then the other eye followed by another week off. I didn't ask the...
02-27-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By staehpj1

Cataract surgery

It looks like I am ready for cataract surgery. They are a 3 and I have started having issues with glare. I plan to have the surgery in the summer since that is when i least enjoy riding. I think I...
02-27-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 842
Posted By staehpj1

If you want a no muss no fuss answer to zones......

If you want a no muss no fuss answer to zones... It isn't that crazy to just tweak yout MHR in your software until the time in zones matches your perceived effort. Better to figure out your actual...
02-26-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

Yeah, I am pretty sure that my heart isn't...

Yeah, I am pretty sure that my heart isn't capable of doing that. Pretty sure 180 bpm is well beyond it's ability to beat. That said, I don't know anything about arrhythmia. I figured maybe some...
02-26-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

I have been trying to make it a point to take a...

I have been trying to make it a point to take a look at the watch display at various points to see if the HR number matches what I'd expect for my perceived level of effort. If I see anything that...
02-26-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

Sorry if I didn't answer everyones questions. ...

Sorry if I didn't answer everyones questions. Hopefully I did give enough info in the other answers.

BTW, I own a chest strap and don't use it. I have used a number of them in the past and...
02-26-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

No gel, this is a watch that uses what I think is...

No gel, this is a watch that uses what I think is some kind of optical sensor. Maybe I shouldn't be trusting that, but it has generally seemed to work fine up until now. BTW, it was about half...
02-26-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

I hadn't really blown up the graph and taken a...

I hadn't really blown up the graph and taken a good look until now. It jumped from 110 to 180 all at once, then after a minute dropped to 165. Then over a 5 minute period it went up 10 bpm qnd...
02-26-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

No, I felt fine. My mhr has always been much...

No, I felt fine. My mhr has always been much higher than the formulas said. I have done a hard effort after a warm up to see what it was and hit 163, but It wasn't under ideal conditions so I think...
02-26-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By staehpj1

Weird HR readings

My Garmin watch (Instinct 2 Solar) has always seemed to give reasonably accurate hr readings, but I had one ride recently where I had crazy high hr readings. There was a significant portion of the...
02-24-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,631
Posted By staehpj1

Yep. Talk to the doc about what you can do, ...

Yep. Talk to the doc about what you can do, There is surely something that will be a good fit. You may need to modify an activity to suit your needs while still restricted.

You will likely be...
02-22-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,073
Posted By staehpj1

I have not noticed that the dryer shortened the...

I have not noticed that the dryer shortened the life of my shorts and bibs. I can't compare because I always have used the dryer, but my shorts that I bought at the Pearl Izumi outlet when I stopped...
02-21-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,073
Posted By staehpj1

I have always put mine in the dryer. Never had a...

I have always put mine in the dryer. Never had a problem. They seem to be fine and last a long time.
02-20-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,966
Posted By staehpj1

All this kind of makes me nostalgic for the good...

All this kind of makes me nostalgic for the good old days when we were out there with no way to be tracked or contacted and no way to call or otherwise contact anyone. It doesn't seem that long ago....
02-18-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By staehpj1

I agree that it isn't a solution. I tried it as...

I agree that it isn't a solution. I tried it as an experiment to see how much difference it made with no intention of keeping the changes long term. Also, I didn't go far out of the range of normal....
02-18-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By staehpj1

That all makes a lot of sense. FWIW, I have been...

That all makes a lot of sense. FWIW, I have been running with a bit less sag and a bit higher tire pressure than I prefer just to get a little more clearance and am not getting any pedal strikes...
02-16-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By staehpj1

I'll probably live with the 165s for now, but how...

I'll probably live with the 165s for now, but how short are folks going these days. Also how much shorter do you need to go to make much difference in having pedal strikes?

FWIW, I am decent at...
02-16-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,422
Posted By staehpj1

On the float thing... Some folks want/need more...

On the float thing... Some folks want/need more free play, but I figure that some of the function of a clipless pedal is to automatically put your foot in the correct place and alignment on the pedal...
02-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By staehpj1

Yes, I am having fewer strikes as I have more...

Yes, I am having fewer strikes as I have more time with the bike.


I don't see it in the spec. I'll have to measure. If I had to guess I'd say 170, but I may be wrong.

Edit:
I checked and the...
02-15-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,841
Posted By staehpj1

When someone starts off with "Don't Buy" in the...

When someone starts off with "Don't Buy" in the thread title that is typically a good idea. In many cases you can find enough red flags to stop taking anything in the post seriously.
02-15-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By staehpj1

Pedal Strike

I am new to full suspension. I rode rigid for a very long time and hard tails for quite a few years. My Habit 4 seems pretty prone to pedal strike. I am getting better at avoiding pedal strike and...
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