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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,117
Posted By jdw777

Meet Stelluh. FSR Turbo Levo Comp. SO much fun...

Meet Stelluh. FSR Turbo Levo Comp. SO much fun (grinning ear to ear)
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/Image%20uploaded%20from%20iOS%201_zpskdocvu5r.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,449
Posted By jdw777

+1 :thumb:

+1 :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By jdw777

yeh, now I got my eyes on a Marin Hawk Hill...

yeh, now I got my eyes on a Marin Hawk Hill (new). Unless I can get the scalpel guy down to like $400 I don't think it's worth it.

Peace o/
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By jdw777

opinions, thoughts: wtb 2004 Cannondale Scalpel 2000

Any thoughts, opinions, advice? Going to look at a 2004 Cannondale Scalpel 2000. 2nd owner, L, (I'm 6'1" w/30" inseam), guy's upgraded all to XTR. Taking shoes to ride it for sure. Looking for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-17, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By jdw777

drink along the way, no matter the distance :) I...

drink along the way, no matter the distance :) I bring water in a small camelbak, and 1 bottle (caged) of recovery drink WAY watered down. My goal is to always finish both before I get home. Then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,135
Posted By jdw777

Spring break. No school. Kids at home ugh total...

Spring break. No school. Kids at home ugh total change in routine.

But I did it, I rode!

Peace o/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By jdw777

Wheel bearings broked...

So I'm 17 miles out and I hear (what I would call but I'm a little strange) a gurgle grinding sound coming from my front hub. Stop, check break pads, spokes, rim is true, take wheel off and it's got...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By jdw777

Gnarly. No chance you could have completely...

Gnarly. No chance you could have completely pulled your foot out of the shoe and touched down in your socks? That's definitely the hard way to fix what you thought wasn't broke. lol.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By jdw777

Well I didn't it. Well halfway. (checking the...

Well I didn't it. Well halfway. (checking the date on my original post) lol.

Haven't changed the pedals yet, but riding with the shoes (RP5's + spd XT). Oh my, mtb ----> road shoes, what a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,848
Posted By jdw777

Psychology tip: look ahead and pick a rock or...

Psychology tip: look ahead and pick a rock or pole or something, imagine a rubber band tied to it and your bike and spin.

Breaks the hill up, you can vary technique (gear, cadence, standing,...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
Posted By jdw777

I'm old school and don't assume that if I crash...

I'm old school and don't assume that if I crash that my phone won't be biffed too. Little piece of paper in my saddle bag with ice info. Metallic sharpie wrote ice in bottom of bag lol. (My phones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,678
Posted By jdw777

2 pair tightie padded 2 pair jersey. Ride...

2 pair tightie padded 2 pair jersey.
Ride almost every day, rinse them with a little shampoo when I shower hang to dry. If I skip a day they all go in washing machine then hang dry. Back in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-22-17, 07:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,383
Posted By jdw777

yeh had one of these today, I was turning left...

yeh had one of these today, I was turning left onto a 2 way, 4 lanes total, suv oncoming from the right stopped and tried to wave me across. no stop sign or light - not a controlled intersection -...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By jdw777

I had one of those! I remember it wasn't very...

I had one of those! I remember it wasn't very loud though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,135
Posted By jdw777

That's great! In my old days of mtb we called...

That's great! In my old days of mtb we called that "submarining".... I remember times pedaling under water up to my knees haha. A little jealous here

Peace o/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By jdw777

all good points, thanks folks! Peace o/

all good points, thanks folks!

Peace o/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-17, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By jdw777

Well I guess I left out what my fear is. It's not...

Well I guess I left out what my fear is. It's not the return of goods or them sitting the shelf.

It's the making the change then not being happy. (Or having pain say from not the same amount of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By jdw777

don't try to fix what ain't broked

I'm having such fun on my bike and it totally feels dialed in.

Yet, I have RP5 road shoes (I currently ride in mtb shoes with dual sided xt clipless) and new pedals (PD-A600) on the way in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,135
Posted By jdw777

You folks, like 20 is a stroll to the mailbox and...

You folks, like 20 is a stroll to the mailbox and back, geesh. I rode the heck out of 19.23 and was high as a kite driving home afterwards. LOVE it (I still think I'm a newbie)

Peace o/
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-15-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By jdw777

Headphones (bone conduction) Aftershokz 2s

Well, I have to say, I'm quite amazed at the sound these things put off. I was skeptical and opened the package carefully so they could be returned haha. As with our bikes, though, there is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,035
Posted By jdw777

Aftershokz Bluez 2S Wireless Bone Conduction...

Aftershokz Bluez 2S Wireless Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones, Neon Green, (AS500SN), haven's used yet but will post my thoughts in the adv/safety subforum as that seems to be the wildest thread...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,677
Posted By jdw777

Wow yeh +1. :crash: My LBS has some of the...

Wow yeh +1. :crash: My LBS has some of the nicest and helpful folks, makes a difference.

Peace o/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-17, 08:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,192
Posted By jdw777

Wth

Wth
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,774
Posted By jdw777

Used up snot rags could make for good disposable...

Used up snot rags could make for good disposable chain cleaning rags no? Lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,311
Posted By jdw777

imho, judgement (approach, speed, angle, cadence...

imho, judgement (approach, speed, angle, cadence (or coast? - hope not), lean etc), technique, and sound mind (relaxed) <---- all from practice

The only equipment 'change' that might be needed is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 02:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,991
Posted By jdw777

+1 can be hard to learn, can be hard to be...

+1 can be hard to learn, can be hard to be consistent, but worth it, especially on the hills.

One other thing I've relearned (back in the saddle about 6 weeks) is that cadence gets my butt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By jdw777

Hot Deals RP5's

Didn't see a hot deals section but wanted to share wiggle.com has the Shimano RP5's (shoes) in Black for 80 bucks. Best I've seen is 129 in white only. Mine are otw :)

Peace o/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-17, 03:19 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 92,541
Posted By jdw777

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wam...

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/13442122_10154848570812656_7513208708030773422_n_zpsz8nkdf2m.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,062
Posted By jdw777

and I thought I was done with accessories for...

and I thought I was done with accessories for awhile... I like it, makes a daily pressure check/adjust easy.

I'm assuming you have one, how long have you had it?

Peace o/
Forum: Introductions
03-10-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By jdw777

o/ Just moved to Chatsworth from Santa Clarita...

o/ Just moved to Chatsworth from Santa Clarita (there for 13yrs) - pretty much "north" Los Angeles :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By jdw777

That's me, they found me laying down on the side...

That's me, they found me laying down on the side of the road at the end of a good ride, still clipped in, one cold morning - my gf stuck me to the side of the house hahah
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,774
Posted By jdw777

Thanks for the replies everyone :) I was...

Thanks for the replies everyone :)

I was really just havin fun picturing a box mounted to my handlebar.

I'd agree that between colder air, early morning, and some wind, those would be the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,468
Posted By jdw777

I'd agree, Classic but not yet Vintage :) Here...

I'd agree, Classic but not yet Vintage :) Here are some pics
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/IMG_0131_zpso1ieeb36.jpg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,788
Posted By jdw777

David from SoCal riding a 2000 Klein Quantum. ...

David from SoCal riding a 2000 Klein Quantum.

I ride for fun and secondarily for exercise and thirdly I got to lose some weight - that is how I'm prioritizing it. Recently got back into riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,958
Posted By jdw777

2000 Klein Quantum ...

2000 Klein Quantum
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/IMG_0131_zpso1ieeb36.jpg (http://s613.photobucket.com/user/david_wamsley1/media/IMG_0131_zpso1ieeb36.jpg.html)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By jdw777

Intro o/

I posted in the general but since this sub-forum is my first click I wanted to post here too.

What do you ride? New to me from a friend, 2000 Klein Quantum upped to Ultegra (except for levers),...
Forum: Introductions
03-09-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By jdw777

o/ Back in the Saddle

Hey all,

Finally getting around to introducing myself.

Where are you from? Born in NE, raised in SoCal... I know, poor me.

What do you ride? New to me from a friend, 2000 Klein Quantum.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,468
Posted By jdw777

How old qualifies as vintage/classic?

I beebopped around looking for the answer to this question and ran out of patience.

My bike's a 17yr old. I know it ain't as old as most I've read about in her. When will it become a classic?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,694
Posted By jdw777

Newish rider (to road), OG (old guy), 6'1", 30"...

Newish rider (to road), OG (old guy), 6'1", 30" inseam (taller upper body). 46 shoes. 2000 Klein Quantum 55, 700cc/28's. Surprise surprise, discovered this "toe overlap" phenomenon on this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,135
Posted By jdw777

Almost didn't, very glad I did. Just cuz I...

Almost didn't, very glad I did.

Just cuz I been riding about 5 weeks now and did 21 yesterday, doesn't mean I couldn't do 'just' 14 today :)

Peace o/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,774
Posted By jdw777

Kleenex mount

Any suggestions on a Kleenex box mount?

haha kidding. but seriously, newer rider, been getting more and more into the drops and enjoying it.... except my nose is a water faucet :lol:

thinking...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,035
Posted By jdw777

PDW Shiny Object ...

PDW Shiny Object
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/PDWShinyObject_zps5uopl1c8.jpg (http://s613.photobucket.com/user/david_wamsley1/media/PDWShinyObject_zps5uopl1c8.jpg.html)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,570
Posted By jdw777

minimum 45-50 degrees F. BUT I have to take wind...

minimum 45-50 degrees F. BUT I have to take wind chill into consideration. 45 and windy, nuh uh.

<----- spoiled californian

Peace o/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,812
Posted By jdw777

Hah good one, hey, I agree, less weight is better...

Hah good one, hey, I agree, less weight is better and carrying weight on my back, meh, maybe not the greatest idea.

but, I gotta drink water so I got to find a place for it and here's how I reason...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,913
Posted By jdw777

New seat working out. Would highly recommend...

New seat working out. Would highly recommend checking this out Spine Concept Evo (http://www.fizik.com/eu_en/spine-concept-evo/) even if only for informational purposes in choosing a seat to try.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By jdw777

awesome thank you! update: ebay $15,...

awesome thank you!

update: ebay $15, installed, perfection! thanks again.
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/david_wamsley1/IMG_0122_zpsbuvpkx8h.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-17, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By jdw777

FD & Chain, rec needed

Hey all,

Need a some recommendations for a front derailleur (Ultegra) and chain please if you would?

Bike's a 2000 Klein Quantum 52-42-30 front (triple obviously), 9 speed back. pic below,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,812
Posted By jdw777

I think it depends on what kind of ride and how...

I think it depends on what kind of ride and how long. I believe in low and centered and that a saddlebag shouldn't be heavy (nor should stuff in your jersey pockets). So I usually run only one...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,642
Posted By jdw777

bike seats are interesting accessories. imho you...

bike seats are interesting accessories. imho you just need a seat that your butt bones like to sit occasionally.

way back when I mtb'd way too much I had a similar seat, my butt just seem to need...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-17, 08:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,642
Posted By jdw777

^^^ +1 gsbs (get some bike shorts!) $22 amazon...

^^^ +1 gsbs (get some bike shorts!)
$22 amazon to start with something on your bum :)
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