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03-17-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,109
Posted By PoorInRichfield

OP... "Food for thought" regarding peanuts and...

OP... "Food for thought" regarding peanuts and peanut butter... Consider buying organic:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/269647-which-nuts-seeds-to-buy-organic/
03-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,682
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Looks to be for real now... ...

Looks to be for real now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi14iEjG1yE
03-05-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,682
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That'd be sweet! All kidding aside, I'll admit...

That'd be sweet! All kidding aside, I'll admit that I like the idea of this charging box. Seems like it'd be a great idea for people who travel a lot with their bike, or for people like me that hate...
03-02-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,682
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Trek CHRGTime Charging Station... Is it a Thing?

I'm not sure that anyone actually needs this or not, but it is interesting and an convenient way to store and transport all the various electronic doo-dads that today's bikes have. What's odd is...
01-27-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy...

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy locally to try on, I recommend looking for online stores that offer free returns. Buy the shoes you want to try, return the ones that don't fit right. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,786
Posted By PoorInRichfield

At first glance I thought the post title was,...

At first glance I thought the post title was, "New Trek 'Madonna'" and I started feeling a little sick to my stomach. ;)
01-01-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,816
Posted By PoorInRichfield

YouTuber GC Performance created the following...

YouTuber GC Performance created the following video showing the tool he uses for perfect brake hood alignment. Me likey...

https://youtu.be/o21g64Hg-8w?si=uwEIsIot7AT1z-0L&t=223
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,616
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While not popular among roadies, I switched to...

While not popular among roadies, I switched to SPD pedals on my road bike years ago and haven't looked back. I always hated walking like a duck when wearing Look-style SPD SL style cleats and shoes....
12-23-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,913
Posted By PoorInRichfield

FYI... Butter (fat), especially from a grass fed...

FYI... Butter (fat), especially from a grass fed animal, is a superior and natural energy source, although not a "quick burn fuel" like toast (carbs) because fats take longer for the body to process....
12-21-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,816
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Perfectly Symetrical Brake Lever Alignment... How?

Despite all the hubbub about the UCI planning to ban riders from having their brake hoods pointed inward (https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-to-ban-turned-in-brake-levers-in-2024/), I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,474
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111...

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111 part is a wireless Bluetooth module for Di2 11-speed. I have it installed so my Garmin head unit can connect to Di2 and display what gear I'm in and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,474
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Interesting thread. I've been tempted to...

Interesting thread. I've been tempted to "upgrade" my Ultegra Di2 from 11 to 12 speed, but I've found too many reasons not to... and battery life is now another reason not to.

I personally prefer...
11-23-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Black Friday heads-up... Jet Black trainer...

Black Friday heads-up...

Jet Black trainer fan is on sale for $119 on Zwift.com (https://us.zwift.com/collections/holiday-gift-guide/products/jetblack-trainer-fan?variant=43911992705280).
Wahoo...
11-21-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By PoorInRichfield

For mine, it was a very distinct plastic smell. ...

For mine, it was a very distinct plastic smell. Unfortunately, I'm getting used to buying products that smell when new, just like how a new car has that "new car smell" that goes away over time. ...
11-20-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The smell has dissipated... i.e., I no longer...

The smell has dissipated... i.e., I no longer smell the trainer after a long ride.
11-14-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician nor an...

Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician nor an electrical engineer. ;)
I considered doing the same but heard from multiple sources that fan motors don't like being starved of electricity by an external...
11-03-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Do you have a way to control it without getting...

Do you have a way to control it without getting off your bike? It doesn't appear as though that model has a remote.
10-31-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Added Vacmaster AM201R fan to list... lowest...

Added Vacmaster AM201R fan to list... lowest price yet at $85.
10-25-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,308
Posted By PoorInRichfield

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone...

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone local to me just posted three Schwinn road bikes for sale in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area on Facebook Marketplace. :eek: Note this isn't my FB ad, I'm...
10-17-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,587
Posted By PoorInRichfield

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and...

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and pedals are similar to your actual non-trainer bike, your body won't know that the trainer bike is a piece of cheap junk. :p


The one thing about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,126
Posted By PoorInRichfield

For something like a pump that I may never...

For something like a pump that I may never actually use and will easily forget about until I need it, I prefer something completely manual and reliable that requires no batteries to charge. Chances...
10-11-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Trainer Fans - 2023 Edition

It looks like there are finally some decent options for indoor trainer fans in 2023 with a remote control at somewhat reasonable prices. Up until now, I've been using a Tornado floor fan and I hate...
09-25-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,188
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I've been wearing the Lake MX242...

I've been wearing the Lake MX242 (https://www.lakecycling.com/products/mx-242) shoes all Summer long and while most of the shoe fits well, the toe cap is restrictively narrow on my size 48 shoes......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A company called Earpeace makes noise reducing...

A company called Earpeace makes noise reducing ear plugs for motorcyclists who undoubtedly have more issues with noise than bicyclists do.

https://www.earpeace.com/pages/earpeace-moto
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I finally remembered to try the Loop ear plugs...

I finally remembered to try the Loop ear plugs today instead of using the "Cat Ears" on my 70-mile ride today. As expected, the ear plugs certainly muted sounds, including wind noise, quite a bit. ...
09-16-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Looks like the seat post is seized in on the...

Looks like the seat post is seized in on the 1987? Dumb question, but have you tried heating the seat tube and/or using PB Blaster?
09-15-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,413
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not...

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not a professional) and I think it's absolutely worth repainting an old bike... either as a restoration or perhaps get creative. My first restoration was...
09-12-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new...

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new 1988 Schwinn Circuit... $499.95 plus tax. Hence, a Tempo would've been considerably less. Hard to believe you could buy a Shimano 105 equipped road...
09-12-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new...

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new 1988 Schwinn Circuit... $499.95 plus tax....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That could be. The Evade does seem to ride...

That could be. The Evade does seem to ride higher on my head than my previous helmet, a Giro Synthe.

Let's go with this... Helps me justify the high price of the Evade brain bucket even more!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I will check those out! I think the Loop ear...

I will check those out! I think the Loop ear plugs are way overpriced, but they work, are very comfortable, and don't stick-out a mile from one's ears... so I guess they're worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest...

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest in a convertible. Plenty of research done to show that extended trips with the top down at higher speeds can indeed cause damage to one's hearing. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Are Aero Helmets Louder? (Wind Noise)

TL;DR... Do any of you who wear an aero helmet notice an increase in wind noise over your non-aero helmet?

Earlier this year I purchased the Specialized S-Works Evade 3 helmet for reasons that...
09-03-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,079
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200......

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200... until I blasted part of a decal off on the downtube. :eek: Unless it's a very low-pressure pressure washer, hand washing is likely a better option.
08-29-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,308
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Is the Circuit actually faster? "Feels faster"...

Is the Circuit actually faster? "Feels faster" can be misleading without data to verify.
08-26-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,308
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I...

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I sure hope this post isn't a preview of my own future as I just finished the restoration of a 1987 Tempo and have a 1987 Super Sport in the works....
08-21-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,720
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If it works for you, then it works. It's just a...

If it works for you, then it works. It's just a bit concerning to me as a nose-up saddle tilt can cause a host of other issues, especially since we all have some sensitive "parts" at the front of the...
08-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,671
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had...

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had paid attention to on-the-bike nutrition sooner. For decades I'd ride with just plain water and maybe a Powerbar or two (yeah, back when Powerbar was a...
08-17-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That's the saddle the bike came with "back in the...

That's the saddle the bike came with "back in the day". I agree that black looks odd and white would certainly look better, but that's what Schwinn pulled out of its parts bin. :D Now that I think...
08-16-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Uploaded "video walk-around", complete with me...

Uploaded "video walk-around", complete with me babbling about my bike as though someone cares. :D

Video "walk-around" with me babbling about the bike.
08-15-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Anyone recall the retail price of a 1987 Schwinn...

Anyone recall the retail price of a 1987 Schwinn Tempo?
08-14-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,720
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Would black hoods be an acceptable solution......

Would black hoods be an acceptable solution... and prevent people from burning out their retinas? :lol: (I think these would fit?...
08-14-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

One part of the restoration that I think turned...

One part of the restoration that I think turned out particularly well was the black suede San Marco saddle. It was dull gray and very warn-out prior to restoration. I really wanted to keep it as a...
08-14-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I considered doing some touch-up paint work on...

I considered doing some touch-up paint work on the 1988, but finding a bright blue metallic color that I can guarantee is a good match is proving difficult.

Now that my 1987 is done, the 1988 is...
08-14-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While one certainly isn't going to be able to put...

While one certainly isn't going to be able to put on more muscle as easily at 50+ than he did in his 20s, I've found ways to improve my riding at 50 so that I'm actually faster and can ride longer...
08-12-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Thanks! The gory paint details... Hand...

Thanks!
The gory paint details...

Hand sanded old paint off. Pain in the butt... I won't do that again.
Sprayed Montana Cans "Tech Metal Primer" as the base to protect the metal. Very nice...
08-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

1987 Schwinn Tempo - "35th Anniversary Edition"

I finally took some photos of the restoration of a 1987 Schwinn Tempo that I refer to as a "35th Anniversary Edition". It's a year late in being a true 35th anniversary, but close enough!

I...
08-12-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,281
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Super old thread, but I'm looking for some pearl...

Super old thread, but I'm looking for some pearl white Benotto tape as well in the year 2023. I bought some white Benotto tape and only then did I realize white isn't pearl white. :bang:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 8,947
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I purchased one as well for putting sealant in...

I purchased one as well for putting sealant in and taking it out*. However, the latter proved to be problematic as the sealant in the tire occasionally forms little balls of rubber in the tire that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 8,947
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Having gone tubeless a few years ago, I can see...

Having gone tubeless a few years ago, I can see why some people don't like it... although I'm totally sold on it. I had tire punctures two weekends in a row last month on very long rides and I...
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