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Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-08-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By Wyoguy

Recovery for sore quads.

Confession, this is a skiing injury caused by not biking enough leading up to ski season. I started riding regularly towards the end of summer until it got too cold and the road icy. I then took an...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-10-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Wyoguy

I have seen something like that. I worked for...

I have seen something like that. I worked for Patagonia in College. There was some sort of bike race they sponsored. I thought i was fast on my Mtn Bike with slicks. I got blown away by two guys...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-07-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Wyoguy

I was thinking this bike with this stem. ...

I was thinking this bike with this stem.
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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-07-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Wyoguy

Yes for sure I will be adding a rack and fenders...

Yes for sure I will be adding a rack and fenders to whatever she gets and i have checked to make sure they are all compatible for those accessories.

You and I think alike on what is comfortable,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-07-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Wyoguy

Fitness bike with a comfort fit.

My wife is getting more into biking at 44. She loved when living in New Orleans riding a cruiser to travel around daily. She is now spinning on her Mtn Bike on a trainer, getting into shape for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-05-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

Here is a follow up of my diet. Over the 28...

Here is a follow up of my diet.

Over the 28 day diet I dropped from 223 to 206 lbs. I was down to about 206 in around 23 days. I think I might have let myself get dehydrated that day and felt a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

That will have to wait for warmer weather. ...

That will have to wait for warmer weather.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

I just looked at my wife's bike on a trainer...

I just looked at my wife's bike on a trainer upstairs and her front tire is also on backwards. i am sure all my front bike tires are as well. I learned to wrench on my bike in College at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

Are those required on all side pull brakes? ...

Are those required on all side pull brakes? Neither my front nor rear brake has one. I will check with the local shops to see if they have one in stock.


Thanks
I put it on correctly and my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-26-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

I disagree with both the ignorant amateurs (your...

I disagree with both the ignorant amateurs (your words not mine) and my sister on this belief the faster you lose it the faster you re-gain it. I was expecting there to be some professionals here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

I have another old steely, hanging up on the...

I have another old steely, hanging up on the rafters. When I pull it down I will see how the brakes work and look into a specialized tool for it if needed.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-25-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

I'd be interested to hear what he has to say. I...

I'd be interested to hear what he has to say. I used to have my own transplant surgeon but he said I did not need his services (true story).

In the meantime I reached out to one of the only Drs I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-25-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

Funny you should bring up Dr Seuss because my...

Funny you should bring up Dr Seuss because my diet plan is eating Lox with a fox in a box.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

The cone wrench worked flawlessly. I am going to...

The cone wrench worked flawlessly. I am going to go back and adjust the handlebar wrap and the cables so the brake won't have any external pressure from the cables.

In 22 years of owning this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

I think the centering problem is solved with...

I think the centering problem is solved with holding the nut in front of the fork and tightening the bolt. I still need to rewrap the tape to get it right. I will change the lengths of cable and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-24-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

I already asked Dr Phil and Dr Oz, thought I...

I already asked Dr Phil and Dr Oz, thought I would bounce the question off the folks here as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

Here is the photo of the cables. I decided after...

Here is the photo of the cables. I decided after the fact to add the aero bars.

Looking for suggestions on how to route these cables better....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

I will post a pic of the housing. I just redid...

I will post a pic of the housing. I just redid the whole headset/cable configuration and added aero bars. I am not sure the whole thing is right. The rear cable is too short and a turn to one side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

Thanks guys you have given me an idea of what is...

Thanks guys you have given me an idea of what is at work with all these parts now. I have owned this bike since last century but only now figuring out how to make this adjustment. I usually just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wyoguy

How to center these brakes?

I am tuning this bike and having trouble getting the brakes not to drag. Is there a way to recenter the brakes location? I have tried the bolt behind the fork. It seems to work but slips back off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By Wyoguy

Here is a picture of the problem I am having. ...

Here is a picture of the problem I am having.
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Tape...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By Wyoguy

Questions on bar taping

I am rebuilding my bike and retaping the handlebars after rebuilding the headset and replacing the cables, I am retaping the bars. The Brifters are older Campys guessing about 30 years old? I used...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-22-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

Well, that is a sucky but effective way to lose...

Well, that is a sucky but effective way to lose weight, I've been there just not with Covid. I hope you get better soon and can take advantage of your new size.




The cold turkey quitting is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-21-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

Let me explain my diet better. Even though it...

Let me explain my diet better. Even though it has a nice fancy name Fat Smash Diet. It is simply a fancy name/plan for quitting overeating cold turkey.

I traded 2+ IPAs a night for water all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-21-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By Wyoguy

Rapid weight loss: Health concerns?

I am on the Fat Smash diet. I have used it before to shed weight quickly but have also read elsewhere the optimum max is to lose 2 lbs a week. I have lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks, granted the first 10...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-21-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

I don't mind the social media aspect of these...

I don't mind the social media aspect of these apps, I might even appreciate the encouragement and to show off any progress and accomplishments in the future. It is just that I am such a shell of my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-20-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

Thanks guys, I have purchased two Joe Friel...

Thanks guys,

I have purchased two Joe Friel Books The Training Bible and Ride Inside. My wife and I are both working towards getting into shape. We will look into all the ride-along and training...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-20-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

I am beginning to see what you are saying about...

I am beginning to see what you are saying about Strava. It seems like an extension of social media. I have about a dozen friends that were on it and post and show their results. I used it to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

What do you not like about Strava? I used...

What do you not like about Strava? I used Endomondo in the past and thing Strava gives me similar features in that I can chose my activity other than cycling to get results when I kayak or xc ski. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

It's just going 16 mph is all I can do and only...

It's just going 16 mph is all I can do and only for about half an hour. I don't want to pay for the Zwift subscription until I can push myself some more. Also with Zwift is it possible to pay for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

How about a book to read about training?

I am looking for another recommendation. How about a book on training. My knowledge is based on a few decades old and comes from someone who wears sold yellow wristbands and is currently...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By Wyoguy

Getting back into training which apps to use?

Just getting back into cycling and put a pair of sensors, an HRM, and a cyclo-computer on my indoor trainer. I have signed up for Strava. A friend suggested Zwift but not ready for it yet as my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-12-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Wyoguy

Thanks all for getting me updated on current...

Thanks all for getting me updated on current options/ technology. I ended up with a Coospo can't post a link not enough posts yet.
For $60 I got the computer and a combo speed and cadence sensors,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-22, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Wyoguy

Up till 50 I had better than normal eyes, the...

Up till 50 I had better than normal eyes, the last 4 years has been bad for my near vision. I can still read the paper and computer without glasses so think a cyclo-computer on the bars should work...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Wyoguy

Thanks, I do have a smart watch but also have...

Thanks,
I do have a smart watch but also have old eyes, getting older each year. 3 years ago when I rode a little more often a smart watch would work but now need bigger numbers. My old computer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Wyoguy

Looking for a cyclo-computer

My last cyclo computer was pre smart phone. I used Edomondo or howerver it is spelled when I did some riding in the past few years, and am familiar with Strada. I am just getting back into cycling...
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