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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,203
Posted By glenncz

I have an Ali cyclling jacket that I've worn for...

I have an Ali cyclling jacket that I've worn for 2 maybe 3 years. If fits and works great. Quality is fine. I buy lots of stuff on Ali, you have to be careful with sizes, often 2 or even 3 sizes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,337
Posted By glenncz

I'm with the OP. I usually get up about 4am,...

I'm with the OP. I usually get up about 4am, drink coffee for an hr and either ride or get to work. Nothing better than a Sunday am road ride starting before 5:30am, No Traffic! The roads are mine....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 14,387
Posted By glenncz

I've had the same "difficulty mounting" my tubes...

I've had the same "difficulty mounting" my tubes as my tubeless with the modern rims. I've had trouble getting the tubes tires to pop on all around. I did get a few tools which help. This big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,719
Posted By glenncz

I buy all kinds of cycling stuff(and other stuff)...

I buy all kinds of cycling stuff(and other stuff) at AliExpress(China w/o middleman(s)), often for 1/2 price of Amazon, but you have to wait 3-4 weeks. I bought a very nice cold weather jacket there...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-20, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By glenncz

To save a few bucks I like AliExpress (China) for...

To save a few bucks I like AliExpress (China) for lots of things. I got this high quality jacket for $26 delivered! 3 things. It take almost a month to get it. You have to be very careful and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,784
Posted By glenncz

I think you'd be much better off with a cheapo...

I think you'd be much better off with a cheapo mtn bike on the singletrack.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,542
Posted By glenncz

What Bobby said. You need a windbreaker below...

What Bobby said. You need a windbreaker below 55F over jersey or tshirt.
Small fanny pack if it needs to come off. Then you need a long sleeve jersey at times too.
If looking to save $ check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-20, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By glenncz

Still having problems. I assume I shouldn't go...

Still having problems. I assume I shouldn't go over 60lbs with my floor pump. I inflate the tube to 60lbs. Tire looks good. Then I deflate it and I see tire is not seated against the rim. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By glenncz

oh no, i run my 42mm gravel bike at 40lb, i only...

oh no, i run my 42mm gravel bike at 40lb, i only pumped it to 60lbs (this time) to get it to snap and seat. I think one of my problems is how i put it on. so after getting it on, i have been pinching...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By glenncz

I think you are right about going tubeless Now on...

I think you are right about going tubeless Now on my 42mm gravel bike. How do I know if my rim tape is already tubeless ready? All I need is some kind of valve core right and sealant?

Also, is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By glenncz

Thanks for all the good advice. Yes there a lot...

Thanks for all the good advice. Yes there a lot of little things to learn about biking, even though I've been at this 35 yrs there are new challenges/equip/tech to figure out. All in good fun and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By glenncz

Getting 650 tire seated

Biking many years and never had trouble with tires like I have for the past yr on my Cannondale 650B gravel bike. It's been a learning curve since the first flat, getting tires on and off etc. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,053
Posted By glenncz

I think aging may have something to do with it....

I think aging may have something to do with it. ya think??
The comments on this board are RIDICULOUS to think that some doctor is going to know why a 67 yr cycler "needs a nap" after riding 30+...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

That's a great idea, I am on it. I can see the...

That's a great idea, I am on it. I can see the bottom and will take off headset cap too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

thanks for the advice, but since i can't get the...

thanks for the advice, but since i can't get the front brake off i'm just going to take it to a shop and let them deal with it. i think my cables are fine, at least to back, because with brake off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

I'm working on it! I removed the back brake with...

I'm working on it! I removed the back brake with my 5mm allen, but the front one is locked solid. Any suggestions on how to get it going, I'm afraid of stripping it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

Yes, I'm pretty much a dummy with repairing bikes...

Yes, I'm pretty much a dummy with repairing bikes (except for flats and cleaning). My problem is I've been a regular rider for >30 yrs, 99% solo, (except for last few yrs i've joined group rides -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

I never changed the cables. Of course the pads...

I never changed the cables. Of course the pads have been changed.
Am I right the bar tape has to be removed to change the cables because they run under it.
I can't figure out how to remove the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By glenncz

Changing cantilever brakes?

I have a 2013 Allez with Tiagra on it. The bike has seen a good amt of miles, but is now my 3rd bike in the rotation, but i still like riding it and i put the gators on it for the winter.
But the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By glenncz

I am not adjusting the calipers. Thanks for...

I am not adjusting the calipers.
Thanks for letting me know there is a pad adjustment on the inside also. So I had to take my wheel off to tighten it, I guess I need a short 3mm allen tool to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By glenncz

Thanks. Getting further into understanding this...

Thanks. Getting further into understanding this bike part. Watched some videos and understand more. Best one is Park tool.
I think I can get this right, but is there any reason to loosen and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By glenncz

Adjusting Spyre-C mechanical disc?

I have a 13 mo old Roubaix with Spyre-C mechanical disc brakes and about 2,000 miles on it. Recently I haven't had much play left (front>>>back) which was made worse by very cautious trip down 17%...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,666
Posted By glenncz

I like the cheap $1 for 16oz coconut water w/...

I like the cheap $1 for 16oz coconut water w/ pulp when i can find it at the dollar stores.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,422
Posted By glenncz

balaclava or lightweight cap for light cold, a...

balaclava or lightweight cap for light cold, a windproof (not cycling specific) jacket with a hood. what to wear under jacket is easy to figure out. i have a pair of leather garden gloves for cold,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,193
Posted By glenncz

I passed 1K on 7/19. Last fall i got the...

I passed 1K on 7/19. Last fall i got the longies, toe covers and full boot covers and kept going and did 2.2K. Oh and three fingered gloves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,161
Posted By glenncz

I've been riding a alum $1200 Spec Allez the past...

I've been riding a alum $1200 Spec Allez the past six yrs. This winter I upgraded to a carbon Spec Roubaix Elite. I think it was $2200. The new carbon bike is definitely lighter but the jury is...
Forum: Triathlon
07-10-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,373
Posted By glenncz

OK, I'm in. I'm sixty and have been doing doing...

OK, I'm in. I'm sixty and have been doing doing it all for 35 yrs. Not so good with running anymore though, possibly because I have mild COPD of maybe it's just age. Luckily i have a nice 100yd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,919
Posted By glenncz

zefal

Zefal 164, 33oz., go for this one, good for >30 miles, simple, cheap, clear. $7.80 delivered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,670
Posted By glenncz

24 miles. First day over 60F here in Penna. ...

24 miles. First day over 60F here in Penna. Riding some the past winter I thought I was loosing it, but no doubt getting off the heavy garb really helps the speed. I felt like my old self and my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,185
Posted By glenncz

Christmas morning is even better than Sundays. I...

Christmas morning is even better than Sundays. I did 15 miles this am and only had 2 cars pass me. It was cold, 26F, but I've geared up this year for it. I wanted to ride yesterday, but we had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,062
Posted By glenncz

It depends on what your definition of winter is....

It depends on what your definition of winter is. I have the forefoot ones and they definitely work and are worth the money. But after about 45-60 my toes/feet get cold anyway. I got a pair of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,571
Posted By glenncz

I've been doing some cold weather riding. ...

I've been doing some cold weather riding. Gatorskins on. 3 fingered gloves a necessity. Neoprene toe warmers plus neoprene overboots for <30F. Baclava. I don't record or look at ave speed. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-18, 03:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By glenncz

With 6K miles the past 3 yrs I guess I can call...

With 6K miles the past 3 yrs I guess I can call myself a real cyclist. I think 2K is a goal to try to sustain in the coming years. I'm 60 and the right weight and show no signs of slowing down. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-18, 03:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By glenncz

2K - good yearly goal

I live in northern Pa(Poconos) where if you like cycling >50F the season is mid-May through mid-October generally. I've been cycling for 30 years but last year topped my goal of 2K. I'm on my way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By glenncz

Thanks for all the replies, i've thoughtfully...

Thanks for all the replies, i've thoughtfully read and considered all of it.
One question, i got these new red Keo cleats that I thought would fit my old (but brand new) shoes. What is the theory -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-18, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By glenncz

So, once it's SPD - all the shoes, cleats and...

So, once it's SPD - all the shoes, cleats and pedals should be compatable?? there are not shimano SPD only?
I see mtn bike pedals seem to be more square with bigger platform, I guess there is some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By glenncz

are SPD cleated shoes/pedals okay for road bikes?

are SPD cleated shoes/pedals okay for road bikes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By glenncz

Shoes - Mixed up

I have a pair of specialized shoes that i bought years ago and never used. I have Look Keo pedals and just got some cleats to attach to the shoes. The problem is, instead of having the three holes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By glenncz

I should've looked at my tire before making this...

I should've looked at my tire before making this post but it's 26 x 2.1 to fit 575mm rim.
This is an instance where the LBS would be helpful but its' nice to figure things out for myself sometimes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By glenncz

Mtn bike tire size

I have a typical mtn bike that I don't use because I like the road. But I want to do some gravel/dirt road biking with it. The problem is it has these bigger mtn bike tires and i want smaller/lighter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,683
Posted By glenncz

Cut up t shirts pieces are the best. They don't...

Cut up t shirts pieces are the best. They don't leave any fibers. I have a spray bottle with simple Green and spray the piece of t shirt and use that.
For the greasy parts VM&P Naphth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,221
Posted By glenncz

I wouldn't be envious of an 8K bike, I'm...

I wouldn't be envious of an 8K bike, I'm certainly not, and i could easily afford it if I thought it would make much of a difference. I have a $1200 bike and it does the same thing as a 8K bike, it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-18, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,670
Posted By glenncz

I had a busy day. Did some hard garden work...

I had a busy day. Did some hard garden work digging up and moving around plants, then scrubbed the wood back porch for an hour. But it was too nice this afternoon not to go, did 16, but felt the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,670
Posted By glenncz

I'm just getting started because it's been so...

I'm just getting started because it's been so cold here in Pa. Last year I rode 2200 miles, hope to duplicate this year. After work it was 45F but sunny, I did 12 miles. But 2.5 hrs later and I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,425
Posted By glenncz

Lots of times I don't really feel like going out...

Lots of times I don't really feel like going out for a ride. I say to myself and tell me wife, I'm going to ride because this is what I do, this is what I've done. Time to go do it. Also, I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-07-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,600
Posted By glenncz

If you have numbness and tingling in the firsts 3...

If you have numbness and tingling in the firsts 3 and 1/2 digits, that CTS. As pictured in post above
Look up Phalens test and do it. If your symptoms are reproduced by this maneuver, then you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,670
Posted By glenncz

30 miles with bike shop group. 120 to go to 2K,...

30 miles with bike shop group. 120 to go to 2K, trying to beat the cold coming. Last year quite at 1820, don't want that to happen again.
I think I ride harder than normal with the group, at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-17, 06:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,586
Posted By glenncz

After having a bunch of mirrors I use and swear...

After having a bunch of mirrors I use and swear by the Spintech DropBack Mirrror
It attaches to end of drops after you take cap off.
The Spintech mirror is very discreet. It's engineered so that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,201
Posted By glenncz

I don't wear gloves and I have no idea why most...

I don't wear gloves and I have no idea why most feel they are a necessity, unless of course to protect from cold weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,817
Posted By glenncz

Why would you want a nice, expensive type new...

Why would you want a nice, expensive type new bike when you don't even take care of the bike you have. I'm not insulting you because years ago I didn't take care of my bike either. It doesn't...
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