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Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By CoogansBluff

I've had my sights on that ride one too. My...

I've had my sights on that ride one too. My daughter lives in Asheville, so it might just be a matter of time before I make an attempt at Mount Mitchell.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By CoogansBluff

Question for anyone who rides around Asheville

I'm visiting Asheville this weekend (Weaverville) and found this route and was thinking about riding it solo Saturday.

Would it be safe/fun? Or will there be a bunch of impatient drivers this time...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 588
Posted By CoogansBluff

So you feel that a few steep climbs are tougher...

So you feel that a few steep climbs are tougher than lots of rolling hills? Momentum can counteract rolling hills. Guess it's all about when the momentum slows and the real grind begins.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 588
Posted By CoogansBluff

Didn't know all this. Very interesting. Still...

Didn't know all this. Very interesting. Still surprising that the difference between the two in this case (2,200 vs. 1,500) is so significant. It affected my choice of group rides Sunday since I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 588
Posted By CoogansBluff

Garmin ascent data accuracy

I had a couple of long group rides last weekend where my Garmin recorded the ascents of each one to be about 1,500 feet, but the route maps posted by the club sponsoring the rides showed the climbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
Posted By CoogansBluff

Well, the good news is that I got a very quick...

Well, the good news is that I got a very quick answer from Specialized.

Bad news is that it was a no. I knew it was past warranty, but dealer made it sound like I had a good chance of getting at...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
Posted By CoogansBluff

Unfortunately I'm out of town for 3 weeks. Backup...

Unfortunately I'm out of town for 3 weeks. Backup bike is 6 hours away. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
Posted By CoogansBluff

That sounds both realistic and practical.

That sounds both realistic and practical.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
Posted By CoogansBluff

How long for Specialized to rule on warranty?

I suffered a broken (cracked) wheel yesterday. Was going to order a new set, but my Specialized dealer felt confident that I could get some warranty discount on the new purchase. That requires...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,341
Posted By CoogansBluff

Talk about your training, a typical week, etc....

Talk about your training, a typical week, etc. What has helped you maintain and improve into your 60s?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

This is original:...

This is original: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roubaix/p/159163?color=239328-159163

Replacement parts same as original as far as I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Derailleur is not that old. It's been replaced....

Derailleur is not that old. It's been replaced. Can't remember when, maybe 2 years ago?

They frequently have taken it back and tinkered. Most recent time it stayed in their shop a week without...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Have not done that. Would that entail spraying...

Have not done that. Would that entail spraying under the hoods at the shifters? The chain? Would that then require more cleaning and lubing of those parts?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Agree w/ the cursed part. That is, I don't...

Agree w/ the cursed part. That is, I don't believe that it's cursed. I think it's (1) fact that I don't know how to fix it myself and (2) the mechanic's track record of fixing it is poor. Then got a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Only thing unusual that I know about is that I...

Only thing unusual that I know about is that I sweat a lot, and my sweat apparently is a pretty acidic. I've had to replace two handle bars because they corroded. Now have a carbon handlebar. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

I've replaced the cogs twice for sure, possibly...

I've replaced the cogs twice for sure, possibly three times, but let's just say twice. And I wonder if I needed to do that, or if the mechanic just said, "Let's try that and see if it fixes it.''
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

I'd have to research to be certain, so these are...

I'd have to research to be certain, so these are just off-my-head estimates, but in 5 years, I've replaced maybe 3-4 shifters, the small chain ring and the derailleur in attempts to fix various...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Sounds like there's no negative except for price....

Sounds like there's no negative except for price.

Since my current bike is not overly expensive ($1,800 when new 5 years ago), I guess I also must consider buying a new bike and using the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,361
Posted By CoogansBluff

I don't wear gloves or glasses. It's not weird,...

I don't wear gloves or glasses. It's not weird, but it's unusual on the group rides I'm in.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Little more than I thought as far as a range...

Little more than I thought as far as a range goes. Hope that toward the lower end would suffice. Definitely interested, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Guess my next question should be cost. ::) ...

Guess my next question should be cost. ::) What's the range I'd be looking at?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Thanks. Keeping drivetrain clean and changing...

Thanks. Keeping drivetrain clean and changing chains are about the only maintenance thing that I can handle. Sounds like electronic shifting is in my future. I'm running out of patience w/ the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 997
Posted By CoogansBluff

Electronic shifters question

If fairly ignorant about electronic shifters, but I've grown frustrated with constant derailleur adjustments and shifter/cable issues w/ my current bike.

Would investing in electronic shifters...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By CoogansBluff

When I move the lever to go down into a smaller...

When I move the lever to go down into a smaller cog, there is not sound. It just moves from right to left. I can move to a bigger cog, that lever works, but not down to a lower one. I adjusted it on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By CoogansBluff

FYI, I can get it back to shifting, but I don't...

FYI, I can get it back to shifting, but I don't think it's going to hold for long.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By CoogansBluff

;It's Shimano Tiagra ST-4700-L 2x

;It's Shimano Tiagra ST-4700-L 2x
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By CoogansBluff

Cleaning out shifter

My right shifter wasn't catching (working) when trying to go into smaller cogs yesterday. I'm going to spray some degreaser in there to clean it out, but what should I use to lubricate it? Does chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

That's good stuff, thanks! That would make for a...

That's good stuff, thanks! That would make for a fun hobby, to seek out the toughest climbs in the country and give them a try.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

Here's a video of cyclists going up Canton Avenue...

Here's a video of cyclists going up Canton Avenue in Pittsburgh. Looks fun (if you can make it).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWXNvuCAxrU
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

Have you ridden up Canton Avenue? It's been...

Have you ridden up Canton Avenue? It's been called the steepest street in the country, although there is one in San Francisco and one in Hawaii that might have it beat. Top 3 for sure. I would love...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

Important correction. Thank you!

Important correction. Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

From the same point in the road but looking both...

From the same point in the road but looking both ways, here's a glimpse of the hill that hits 16 degrees. I can only imagine what 20+ degrees looks and feels like. :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

Reminds of an old football coach's quip, "If you...

Reminds of an old football coach's quip, "If you were running any slower you'd be stopped.'' ...

Once I get down to 2 mph, I'm going to be very cognizant of the possibility of hitting 0 mph and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,679
Posted By CoogansBluff

Steepest hill that you frequent

Curious what hills that some of you here routinely encounter. The toughest ones that I occasionally climb around Raleigh are 8-10 degrees, and most rides, I don't see those. But I travel to another...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

To update this, I took my bike to a different...

To update this, I took my bike to a different shop, and they fixed it. New cables and one new shifter. Found a kink in original cable. I've ridden 4 straight days, about 30 miles each time. The first...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

I probably need to be more careful here. Or...

I probably need to be more careful here. Or making sure I'm in the appropriate gear so that I'm not putting too much strain on the chain/cogs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

I'm definitely coming to the conclusion that I...

I'm definitely coming to the conclusion that I need to understand my bike better and can't rely solely on a local mechanic. I can't really do any of the things you suggested. I can only change a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,937
Posted By CoogansBluff

I bought my road bike 5 years ago, and I've gone...

I bought my road bike 5 years ago, and I've gone over 25,000 miles and haven't been in a crash nor witnessed one in the many group rides I've frequented. Based on this poll, I feel pretty lucky.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

I'm not being coy intentionally. I'm more...

I'm not being coy intentionally. I'm more ignorant and lack of record keeping. I've been overly dependent on LBC mechanics. I haven't written down the various problems and when they occurred, or when...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

Cassette. Small chain ring was replaced too, but...

Cassette. Small chain ring was replaced too, but that's been maybe a year or longer ago. Cassette and chain are 2 months old now. That's w/ the bike in the shop 10 days now without them working on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

It does have internal cabling.

It does have internal cabling.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

Thanks! That's very helpful albeit depressing. :)...

Thanks! That's very helpful albeit depressing. :)

Part of me wants to give up and buy a new bike. Of course, I wouldn't feel good selling the other one with this problem, but I guess it could be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By CoogansBluff

How often do you have shifter/chain issues?

I have a 5-year-old road bike that increasingly needs a tune up because of shifter/chain/sprocket issues. I haven't documented the frequency, or all the various problems, but I had a new chain and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By CoogansBluff

I've got the tail light w/ radar. Can't imagine...

I've got the tail light w/ radar. Can't imagine that I rode for a time without one. Best bike purchase I've made.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By CoogansBluff

Hadn't thought of that. I've actually got one but...

Hadn't thought of that. I've actually got one but hadn't been using it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By CoogansBluff

Wow, that's just sinister. Wish more of these...

Wow, that's just sinister. Wish more of these criminals could be held accountable. In my case, I'm assuming the driver didn't see me. But who knows.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By CoogansBluff

Incident today involving a passing car

Was riding today on a pretty straight country road, and two cars are coming in the opposite direction. One, a pickup truck, decides to pass the other, clearly not seeing me, but with time for me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By CoogansBluff

Good advice. Will try that.

Good advice. Will try that.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By CoogansBluff

Garmin slow to engage

My Garmin sometimes doesn't begin measuring average speed and grade of hill until I'm about a half mile into the ride. Elapsed time and time of day still show.

I replaced the battery on the part...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,682
Posted By CoogansBluff

Thanks. Here's the gist of it ... Determining...

Thanks. Here's the gist of it ... Determining Climb CategoriesA segment can be categorized as a climb on Strava if it meets the following criteria:


The average gradient is at least 3.0%

The...
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