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Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By Jjbailey930

FWIW, my 06/07 Tarmac 56cm comes in a smudge...

FWIW, my 06/07 Tarmac 56cm comes in a smudge under 8kg at 17.5 imperial. Fact stem, seat post, remained. DTSwiss alum with GP5k 28m wheels, Speedplay pedals.

I too can afford to lose almost my...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-12-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Jjbailey930

Does Rouvy see your Snap? Do you have any other...

Does Rouvy see your Snap? Do you have any other BT connections like heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, etc that Rouvy sees? Can you try Rouvy on another device like a laptop? I have same...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Jjbailey930

Yeah, it is more roady which is what I want for...

Yeah, it is more roady which is what I want for 500 to try at my age. No biggie. Road it a bit at the current seat height but i need io raise up the seat. I do have a CAAD 7 which is also more...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Jjbailey930

Yeah, the shifters are original and derailleurs...

Yeah, the shifters are original and derailleurs too. I have 2 other potential donor bikes to swap out parts. DT460 wheels from a CAAD 7 and 105 pieces from a Felt I use on my trainer. Then will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By Jjbailey930

Sworks Tarmac Seat Post clamp.

Hi all - looking at local FS listing for one of these. Intrigued by its low weight. Overall in decent shape with new 105 cassette, chain, cables, pads. Frame in good shape. No play in BB or headset....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Jjbailey930

2006 Sworks Tarmac seat post clamp

Hi all - looking at local FS listing for one of these. Intrigued by its low weight. Overall in decent shape with new 105 cassette, chain, cables, pads. Frame in good shape. No play in BB or...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-12-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,542
Posted By Jjbailey930

yeah, that is good advice too. I did have a...

yeah, that is good advice too. I did have a friction flat with one of my used tires tho. So don’t be surprised if f that happens. Could be tension too high, worn tire.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-12-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,542
Posted By Jjbailey930

Congrats! I’ve had a Snap for a few years. Ping...

Congrats! I’ve had a Snap for a few years. Ping me with any questions. Get a trainer tire too - helps with tire wear and less noisy. Try regular calibrations using the /Wahoo app or Zwift if you...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-10-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Jjbailey930

Y'all can close the thread now. I decided to go...

Y'all can close the thread now. I decided to go with Wahoo Kickr. More $$ but LBS got me money off, 5% back as a certificate and I support them. Following my dear old dad's advice, buy the right...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-08-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Jjbailey930

Tacx Flux 2

Hi all - my local bike shop has one for $100 off lowest sale price new in box. I have a wheel on Wahoo Snap and am ready for direct drive trainer. Seems like the previous versions have bad reviews...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-26-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By Jjbailey930

I have a Tickr band. Seems to be consistent with...

I have a Tickr band. Seems to be consistent with my Apple Watch 7 I had and now Ultra. Only an occasional issue connecting to Zwift but probably user error on me.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,396
Posted By Jjbailey930

Posted in other threads. CAAD 7 made in US....

Posted in other threads. CAAD 7 made in US. Triple. Got this for a steal earlier this year. $150 then added new DT Swiss wheels. Good for climbing Smooth and fast. Just at 20lbs for 58 frame. I moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,485
Posted By Jjbailey930

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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she is fast!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,863
Posted By Jjbailey930

Go to a local bike shop or Trek dealer in...

Go to a local bike shop or Trek dealer in Atlanta. Check out the Domanes. I bought my first carbon with disc at 61 - 2 years ago Domane SL5. Great geometry for me for long rides. 105 groupset....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-26-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By Jjbailey930

I've had this trainer for 3 years. Bought it...

I've had this trainer for 3 years. Bought it used and seller gave me extra through hub skewers for different sized. I am about 200lb and never had any stability issues with 4K miles on it with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,606
Posted By Jjbailey930

More of the same for me. Picked up a Kickr Snap...

More of the same for me. Picked up a Kickr Snap on Clist for cheap couple of years ago. Put a backup bike on it exclusively for indoors. I made a stand for laptop and other stuff. Can actually do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jjbailey930

Felt’s are twitchy. I have a Z85. Long chassis...

Felt’s are twitchy. I have a Z85. Long chassis to begin with. Can only imagine that would require full attention and both hands.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jjbailey930

HS buddies from BITD. DC punk making a...

HS buddies from BITD. DC punk making a comeback. Also, good music scene, breweries, lots to do besides ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jjbailey930

My Vernon trail is really nice along the Potomac....

My Vernon trail is really nice along the Potomac. It gets a lot of traffic. There is a nice paved trail along the Fairfax County Pkwy which terminates just north of Ft. Belvoir. I bet there are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,126
Posted By Jjbailey930

Great pix! Is that Harper's Ferry?

Great pix! Is that Harper's Ferry?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,345
Posted By Jjbailey930

New to me from a local tech who gets bikes...

New to me from a local tech who gets bikes donated which he fixes up and sells for charity trail support. He let me have this CAAD 6 for $150. Put new chain rings, wheels, tires, seat post and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By Jjbailey930

If you are in N. VA - call Green Lizard in...

If you are in N. VA - call Green Lizard in Herndon or The Bike Lane in Reston.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-15-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By Jjbailey930

Hi - I can give you some recent experience on...

Hi - I can give you some recent experience on your second part. We just came back from a week in Sandbridge. I brought my MTB which I rode down to Back Bay a couple of times. The trails in the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-25-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Jjbailey930

OP, I do this on a Kickr Snap. Had 90s Trek with...

OP, I do this on a Kickr Snap. Had 90s Trek with Campy but it was too small so I found a really nice Felt Z85. Replaced the seat, adjust fit, added pedals. Fit is similar to my roadie so easy to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-13-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,601
Posted By Jjbailey930

Interesting. Been on Zwift 2+ years. I have not...

Interesting. Been on Zwift 2+ years. I have not idea what you are talking about. Maybe since I am using a 13 inch laptop my screen is too small to see the fans??
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,778
Posted By Jjbailey930

Connolly Hide Care was the best conditioner I...

Connolly Hide Care was the best conditioner I used for my leather seats to bring back suppleness. Lanolin base cream. Then you need to protect it. Good luck
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,286
Posted By Jjbailey930

I had an early 80s Bianchi Sprint like the one in...

I had an early 80s Bianchi Sprint like the one in this catalog. https://i0.wp.com/2velo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pg3.jpg?fit=794,1024&ssl=1
Red/maroon with yellow lettering. Definitely,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,801
Posted By Jjbailey930

Well, ended at 238. Had a couple of off days...

Well, ended at 238. Had a couple of off days this week, but no excuses. Will make up for it in April. Good going everyone!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,801
Posted By Jjbailey930

191 miles as of 3/24. Got an outdoor MTB bike...

191 miles as of 3/24. Got an outdoor MTB bike ride in yesterday but it was just 9 miles for 50 minutes but well worth the outdoor time in 76F!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 694
Posted By Jjbailey930

I am 6' and 200 ish. 45 inch chest/ 35 waist. I...

I am 6' and 200 ish. 45 inch chest/ 35 waist. I got a Castelli XXL and it's a slim fit. They are more Euro sized so size up one. Very well made btw. And I think it's sale season for winter gear.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-20-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,220
Posted By Jjbailey930

Update - I got a Wahoo Roam v 2. LBS dropped the...

Update - I got a Wahoo Roam v 2. LBS dropped the price $50 and I had $200 points/store credit. And i bought the Wahoo HRM. So all in Wahoo with my Snap too. Thanks for all the suggestions. ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-20-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 783
Posted By Jjbailey930

I had older Vittorias on an old Trek I was using...

I had older Vittorias on an old Trek I was using for trainer with Wahoo Snap/ERG wheel on trainer. It was squealing crazy so I got a dedicated trainer tire. Another Vittoria tire. It was quiet and no...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-20-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 704
Posted By Jjbailey930

What kind of phone do you have? How about an app...

What kind of phone do you have? How about an app like Hole 19 or Golfshot? Can be used with a smartwatch if you have one.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,801
Posted By Jjbailey930

ugh, 3 day work trip last week. 150 miles as of...

ugh, 3 day work trip last week. 150 miles as of 3/20. 100 to go in 10-11 days. Can do!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,274
Posted By Jjbailey930

Tom, I have that too. Foam roller helps as does...

Tom, I have that too. Foam roller helps as does massage and dry needling. My last PT was great. She could administer dry needle as part of the PT. Took me a few times to get comfortable with it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,801
Posted By Jjbailey930

Fickle weather in Mid-Atlantic. So mix of indoor...

Fickle weather in Mid-Atlantic. So mix of indoor and few outdoor rides so far. And a work trip this week.

MTD 124 miles
Goal 250 miles
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,086
Posted By Jjbailey930

I can relate to to the 1 bike for trainer and 1...

I can relate to to the 1 bike for trainer and 1 or more for roads/trails! Much easier to help you decide to get out and go on the road when the weather suits.

There is downward market pressure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By Jjbailey930

I had a 1220 for a bit. It was a solid rider in...

I had a 1220 for a bit. It was a solid rider in my trainer and on good paths since I had 25 tires. Give it a go - I recall grabbing mine for less than $200 after it had been gone over by former...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-12-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,601
Posted By Jjbailey930

Good for you friend and good for you for helping....

Good for you friend and good for you for helping. FWiW, I’ve had a Snap bought used over 3 years ago. I really like it. I have used road tires and trainer tires. Not too noisy unless the tires...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-08-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,180
Posted By Jjbailey930

yesssss! Great eyes and ears!

yesssss! Great eyes and ears!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-07-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,180
Posted By Jjbailey930

Broke my newbie post and picture limit. Found a...

Broke my newbie post and picture limit. Found a practically unused Felt Z85 from 2014 on FB. Just needed to clean a bit and re-wrap bar tape. Got music, TV and work laptop if needed!

...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,440
Posted By Jjbailey930

W&OD Trail over Goose Creek - Loudoun County, VA ...

W&OD Trail over Goose Creek - Loudoun County, VA
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/daf2ef17_d3d2_48a1_bb02_59cf3e8facf3_484c60d808448335854c0798e67e876549e3de81.jpeg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,345
Posted By Jjbailey930

Ha! Only 62 1/2 and it’s all relative! It’s a...

Ha! Only 62 1/2 and it’s all relative! It’s a nice endurance frame but comfortable for me to boogie down the trail with 50/34 compact.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,345
Posted By Jjbailey930

bikemig I had a couple year newer 930. Just...

bikemig I had a couple year newer 930. Just donated it last year but did use Town and Country tires most its life. Finally, got a 29 Procycle. Rode the 930 a couple of times after the 29" and it felt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,345
Posted By Jjbailey930

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2c2dc504_f639_4d11_b776_268d8af4df6e_123bd167232d36571ccf294188072a0ac74c1dbb.jpeg
2021 Domane SL5. First carbon frame for me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-24-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,220
Posted By Jjbailey930

It was a bright/sunny day yesterday. The LBS...

It was a bright/sunny day yesterday. The LBS unboxed an 830 and a Bolt for me. Went outside and the Wahoo had more contrast. And both were too small for my eyes. It’s not a knock on Garmin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,451
Posted By Jjbailey930

Ha, Spedfast - Wife is a big contributor as a...

Ha, Spedfast - Wife is a big contributor as a great cook and baker despite her size 0 frame so I make up for the excess. Forgot about wine and beer intake….so that is an opportunity and detriment.
Forum: Introductions
02-23-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By Jjbailey930

Thanks, Megan! Good luck to you here. I...

Thanks, Megan! Good luck to you here. I appreciate your response.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,451
Posted By Jjbailey930

Currently 62 and 201 or 91 kgs. At 6’ Like to...

Currently 62 and 201 or 91 kgs. At 6’ Like to get down to 180 -185 80-83 kgs where I was 10 years ago. FTP 180. I feel pretty good overall but I do enjoy good meal and replenishing after a ride…so...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-23-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,220
Posted By Jjbailey930

I eliminated Garmin today. Screen is too shiny. ...

I eliminated Garmin today. Screen is too shiny. 830 is smaller than in person than I realized. Checking out the Karoo over the weekend and looking at REI for Roam 2. Local bike store help likes...
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