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Search: Posts Made By: philbob57
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 647
Posted By philbob57

Another great place for TA chain rings is...

Another great place for TA chain rings is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By philbob57

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells...

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells Campagnolo copies for $19.

Yeah, I know this is a zombie thread, but it's a topic that's current for some people....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 3,862
Posted By philbob57

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel...

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel and steel rimmed-wheels. After riding it for several years, I upgraded to a used bike with 3 straight gauge Reynolds 531 tubes and sew-up rims (which...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-04-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By philbob57

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a...

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a brand-name model. Wellgo, Crank Bros, DMR, Race Face, VP ... I've forgotten the many brands with good reps.

One distinguishing factor is the length...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26,779
Views: 2,954,133
Posted By philbob57

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an...

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an almond croissant Wednesday at 12.5 miles, ate an apple today. Performed better today. The croissant tasted a little sweeter, though. :) Today was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 781
Posted By philbob57

I've bought a number of things from them:...

I've bought a number of things from them: refurbed Garmin 820; 3 tires, saddle, and ?. The Garmin 820 failed after 11+ months, and they gave me full credit and a slight discount on a 530. They're a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,381
Posted By philbob57

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a...

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a week. Last year I rode 140 miles with my son and 10 with son and GS. GS is a year older now, and we couldn't leave him at home ... and we rode 40...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 26,779
Views: 2,954,133
Posted By philbob57

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS...

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS last week. Very difficult, since GS has NO concept of pacing. Sometimes 10 mph was too fast for him; sometimes 15 mph wasn't fast enough. At one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26,779
Views: 2,954,133
Posted By philbob57

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man,...

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man, GS is hard to bike with! They keep changing speeds, and I find it hard to adjust. At 13, he rides a 22" bike; I ride a 21". Hot and humid, and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-22-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By philbob57

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I...

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I could type out a 'thank you'....

This is a much more convenient format than the official site. Putting all this info in one place will make...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 800
Posted By philbob57

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete....

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete. There's a whole personality inside me that's still 22 or 23, and monopolizes my thinking. Meanwhile, my back is aching from a road trip I just came back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 800
Posted By philbob57

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By philbob57

Looking at 80 in a little less than a year. 31...

Looking at 80 in a little less than a year. 31 miles is the longest ride I've done this year, and I had to take a few days off after it due to a saddle sore. The saddle sore is gone, I'm using a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,883
Posted By philbob57

I slow up on a trail. Rider B won't change until...

I slow up on a trail. Rider B won't change until after a collision with something, if then, and I don't want to be the one that causes B to learn a lesson. Note, however, that the roads around here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 923
Posted By philbob57

Hmmm .... This was a very clear yes/no sitch. I...

Hmmm .... This was a very clear yes/no sitch. I described my need. He could have said 'yes', 'no', or 'I don't know'. In essence, he chose 'yes' when he should have said, 'I don't know.' If he had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 923
Posted By philbob57

A) I know I got something NOS, opened the...

A) I know I got something NOS, opened the package, tried to use it, and thereby reduced its value by 10%-20%. Note, however, that the only reasons I bought it were 1) his listing was way inaccurate,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,381
Posted By philbob57

Goal: 238 miles, including rides of 30+, 35+, and...

Goal: 238 miles, including rides of 30+, 35+, and 40+. Tough goals because of a trip to Ottawa in the middle of the month. If I get the distance rides in, I'm pretty sure I'll surpass the total miles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 3,190
Posted By philbob57

249 miles. Missed one ride because of bad air...

249 miles. Missed one ride because of bad air quality, missed 2-3 because of saddle sore. Missed goal by 51 miles. Broke 30 miles on my way to 50. I've always said I'll meet my goals as long as my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,925
Posted By philbob57

That's great, but parts of your bike is likely to...

That's great, but parts of your bike is likely to last longer if you ride 'light'. Your body is likely to be more comfortable, too.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-18-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By philbob57

I confess I'd like the prices to stay posted even...

I confess I'd like the prices to stay posted even after sales, but it's pretty common for prices to disappear. Thanks for putting your (great) price back into your post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 302
Posted By philbob57

Or buy from a BFer, especially an active BFer.

Or buy from a BFer, especially an active BFer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,384
Posted By philbob57

You can mess up the Philips screw beyond repair...

You can mess up the Philips screw beyond repair by using a flathead driver. I have a hard time imagining screwing up a wheel beyond repair by using the bike as a gauge unless the builder would screw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,384
Posted By philbob57

You seem to be arguing that 'easier' is the...

You seem to be arguing that 'easier' is the equivalent of 'essential'. Am I reading your posts correctly?

I built my 1st wheels using my bike as the truing gauge. I got the wheels built faster and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By philbob57

Congratulations - on meeting your goal, for one...

Congratulations - on meeting your goal, for one thing, and for meeting such an ambitious goal, for another. It's definitely time for taking many bows.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,319
Posted By philbob57

It's better to write 'nobody I know of'. The NY...

It's better to write 'nobody I know of'. The NY Times had a full page spread on the TdF before it started. I never saw that before, and my bet is that it evoked some comment.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By philbob57

10 Years Ago

Ten years ago today, I was watching the TdF, and I thought, 'I used to enjoy riding. Why did I stop? I wonder if I'd enjoy riding again.'

I thought about why I stopped and realized a friend put a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 3,047
Posted By philbob57

My goal was 261, 1 more mile than last year....

My goal was 261, 1 more mile than last year. Actual was 166 - illness, a road trip, and bad air quality interfered with riding. Goal for July is 300 miles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,205
Posted By philbob57

An old college professor of mine pedaled from...

An old college professor of mine pedaled from Connecticut to Minnesota and back in 1946 or thereabouts on a 3-speed bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,240
Posted By philbob57

Metoprolol sapped my energy. There are other beta...

Metoprolol sapped my energy. There are other beta blockers that put limits on heart rate, and one might work better for you. Have you looked at the side effects, BTW? I found them daunting even with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By philbob57

A special thanks this month. I've been planning...

A special thanks this month. I've been planning to lube an adjust my BB tomorrow. I used to use Sheldon's method, but I forgot about it - and I've had a hell of a time since forgetting. The reminder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,742
Posted By philbob57

Very prescient purchase. You'll need it if you...

Very prescient purchase. You'll need it if you have the good luck to live until you have too much trouble getting your leg over a diamond frame.
It's hard to praise it when I'm as envious as I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By philbob57

I've switched to riding my age in KM, and I often...

I've switched to riding my age in KM, and I often don't do that. My hat is off to all who do it in miles> Congratulations!

24 miles today, beautiful weather, and my company was my GS, 13.5, on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 7,888
Posted By philbob57

Cheaper to buy and to maintain, and probably...

Cheaper to buy and to maintain, and probably easier to maintain, too. I can take friction shifters apart and put them back together, and they'll work - not so with brifters, but that's me. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 50,536
Posted By philbob57

Remember, this strategy predates big cassettes by...

Remember, this strategy predates big cassettes by decades. Modern bikes have 9-12 speeds closely spaced. It's a lot easier to find a gear that allows your desired cadence AND get fast highs and low...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By philbob57

You can buy new TA rings, but it looks like the...

You can buy new TA rings, but it looks like the smallest outer is 40 teeth. Two sources are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By philbob57

Great service from BikeTiresDirect.com

I bought a refurbed Garmin Edge 820 almost a year ago, and the charging port failed 3 weeks before the warranty expired. I did an online chat with BTD's customer service to find out if I should deal...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,091
Posted By philbob57

This has been a very informative and timely...

This has been a very informative and timely thread for me. Thanks for starting it, Noglider.

Cygolite does not include multiple mounts in all of its tail lights, at least according to their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8,410
Views: 994,225
Posted By philbob57

At least you have the source document and not a...

At least you have the source document and not a translation that doesn't reflect the source closely at all. (Note: I know translation is a difficult to learn art. That doesn't prevent my laughing at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,872
Posted By philbob57

It's not always Conti. I watched the head...

It's not always Conti. I watched the head mechanic at my LBS spend 20 minutes mounting my Vittoria Randonneur on CR-18s. Alas, the stem was angled, so he had to take the tire off the rim and spend...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26,779
Views: 2,954,133
Posted By philbob57

Got sick on April 15, just after a 20 mile ride -...

Got sick on April 15, just after a 20 mile ride - bronchitis followed by post-viral asthma. Next ride was almost 6 miles on May 5 which I remember wishing was 2 miles shorter. Then 6+ miles on 5/16,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,193
Posted By philbob57

There are a lot of alloys. If someone means...

There are a lot of alloys. If someone means 'aluminum' or 'aluminium', I wish they'd just write it that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By philbob57

Will your mileage on the bike be different with...

Will your mileage on the bike be different with the different hardware? If so, my reco is to pick the one that will encourage you to ride more miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By philbob57

I think your search engine believes it knows what...

I think your search engine believes it knows what you want better than you do. I have no interest in bibs, and I haven't searched for shorts in years. Using both Google and DuckDuckGo for 'cycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,020
Posted By philbob57

Thanks a lot, Steve in Peoria. It's always a...

Thanks a lot, Steve in Peoria. It's always a pleasure to see your posts, especially these from when Bicycling! actually offered useful info.

I, too, liked the saddlebag article, especially since a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 614
Posted By philbob57

Have you tried a slight upward tilt of the...

Have you tried a slight upward tilt of the saddle's nose? What saddle?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,721
Posted By philbob57

I think the system will work better if the sole...

I think the system will work better if the sole allows the pins to bite. That provides foot retention by the pedal and release by lifting one's foot.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-20-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 755
Posted By philbob57

Emergency stops scare me on a bike that's too...

Emergency stops scare me on a bike that's too big. It's no fun to come down hard on the TT. My reco is to sell or make sure you don't need to do an emergency stop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 608
Posted By philbob57

My bike turs 50 this year, and I had tan until 8...

My bike turs 50 this year, and I had tan until 8 or 9 years ago. Now ... black looks better to me in just about every case, at least for non-sewups.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,636
Posted By philbob57

Bikes often too long? The bikes that are sold...

Bikes often too long? The bikes that are sold around here are too short for me, 5' 7", 30.5" PBH, almost a Clyde.

My measurements aren't relevant to my point, though. I find ETT to be variable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,919
Posted By philbob57

With a tight budget, I was taught, one is likely...

With a tight budget, I was taught, one is likely to enjoying riding more if one rides a good frame and cheap parts that work. The economics have changed since I last bought a bike (1981), but the...
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