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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,738
Posted By NoWhammies

I have used Dynaplug once and the plug worked...

I have used Dynaplug once and the plug worked like a charm. Finished my fondo and then continued to ride on the tyre for another 200km. I would pushed it even further but I was starting to get a...
09-19-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,343
Posted By NoWhammies

I'd say about 30mins for a full clean. Degrease...

I'd say about 30mins for a full clean. Degrease chain, wash bike, apply new lube, etc. Sometimes I find the process kind of cathartic. All depends on the kind of day I am having.
09-19-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By NoWhammies

I have been having issues with Michelin tyres. I...

I have been having issues with Michelin tyres. I was running Power Road Tubeless 28mm and the tread of the tyres started cracking an separating from the sidewall. This happened on two or three...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By NoWhammies

Thank you everyone. Now I just need to keep my...

Thank you everyone. Now I just need to keep my eyes open for a sale. Them wheels are not cheap!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By NoWhammies

Excellent. Exactly what I am looking for. Thank...

Excellent. Exactly what I am looking for. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By NoWhammies

Anyone riding Ultegra C50 wheels?

For some reason I have started looking into the new-ish Ultegra C50 carbon wheels. The wheels look good and have some nice reviews but I have read the bearings are cup and cone bearings. So that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By NoWhammies

My $0.05 is you are not missing anything. If you...

My $0.05 is you are not missing anything. If you are enjoying the bike(s) you are currently riding, then moving up to a more expensive bike will be only that - a more expensive bike.

As others...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By NoWhammies

Thank you all for the recommendations. I will...

Thank you all for the recommendations. I will spend some time this winter looking at the routes/rides and start some planning for 2024. Thanks again.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,216
Posted By NoWhammies

I have bought from them a few times and never had...

I have bought from them a few times and never had any issues. Buy with confidence.
09-04-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,592
Posted By NoWhammies

I run my rear light in blink mode. I figure the...

I run my rear light in blink mode. I figure the flashing light will set me apart from just another red light on the road. Or at leas that is my hope.
09-04-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,065
Posted By NoWhammies

What about the Muc Off pressure washer? Anyone...

What about the Muc Off pressure washer? Anyone have experience with using that pressure washer? Muc Off claims the lighter pressure will not damage the bearings or damage the paint. Interested to...
09-04-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By NoWhammies

Mt. Baker hill climb challenge

Anyone here doing the Mt. Baker hill climb challenge on September 10th? I have ridden up the mountain many times but it has been years since I've done the race. I am looking forward to the ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By NoWhammies

Looking for a multi-day stage ride/race

I am looking for a multi-day stage ride or race. After watching the Barkley Marathons (which I realize is a running trail race) and then The Inferno on GCN, I became interested in doing something...
07-24-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,374
Posted By NoWhammies

I'd say about four to five years, depending on...

I'd say about four to five years, depending on frequency of use, how much you sweat, and how careful you are with replacing the battery.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,126
Posted By NoWhammies

The tyre is now history. Been replaced with a...

The tyre is now history. Been replaced with a new Veloflex Corsa.Evo TLR.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,126
Posted By NoWhammies

So just to post an update on this thread. I had a...

So just to post an update on this thread. I had a look at the set of Michelin's on my other bike. Just under 4,000km and the rear tyre appears to starting the same process as the tyre in the photo...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By NoWhammies

The bike fitter thinks the bike is too small for...

The bike fitter thinks the bike is too small for me. This is what started my whole obsession and my post here. Could be too that the bike designed for a young person who is more flexible over long...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,401
Posted By NoWhammies

+1 on RAMROD. I have done the ride five times. ...

+1 on RAMROD. I have done the ride five times. As mentioned earlier the ride used to be a lot less popular than it is now. Definitely a challenging ride. If you are lucky enough to win the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By NoWhammies

This I think explains a portion of my problem....

This I think explains a portion of my problem. After 46,000+km my body is used to the stack height of the G7. Switching to the Aerolight, with a vastly different set of measurements, has me feeling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By NoWhammies

So after 500km, what are your thoughts now? When...

So after 500km, what are your thoughts now? When do you pick your Aero bike to ride vs. your all round climbing bike? Is the distance of the ride a factor? For example if you are going out for 3+...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,540
Posted By NoWhammies

CamelBak Podium is my go-to. Can't recommend...

CamelBak Podium is my go-to. Can't recommend them enough,.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By NoWhammies

Ok, here we go. Thanks everyone. ...

Ok, here we go. Thanks everyone.



Funny you mention this about the bike fitter. I went for a bike fit. Twice. The first bike fitter didn't mention anything about frame size. The second...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By NoWhammies

Bike might be too small - solutions?

I have been riding my BH G7 for years and have put over 46,000km on the bike. I know that bike like the back of my hand. Recently I bought a new bike, a BH Aerolight. I am starting to ride the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 628,661
Posted By NoWhammies

Wow. The road just goes on and on and on. Does...

Wow. The road just goes on and on and on. Does not look like there are many food or water stops along the way though.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,786
Posted By NoWhammies

Maybe I am just moving around a lot on my bar...

Maybe I am just moving around a lot on my bar tape causing some premature wear. Not sure. The wife's tape is starting to wear too after two years and she rides a fraction of the distance that I do....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 759
Posted By NoWhammies

Mallorca was pretty awesome for cycling. Seems...

Mallorca was pretty awesome for cycling. Seems like everywhere there catered to cyclists and the drivers were, in my experience, we friendly and thoughtful to riders. The routes were fun and of...
06-12-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,812
Posted By NoWhammies

Ok, update time. The bike fit did not move my...

Ok, update time. The bike fit did not move my saddle height at all, so I was left to solve that problem after the fit. Interesting though, the bike fitter suggested my bike is too small for me. ...
06-12-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By NoWhammies

I will be at Tour de Blast this weekend. If any...

I will be at Tour de Blast this weekend. If any of you are there and see a black BH G7 bike, come up and say hi.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,786
Posted By NoWhammies

I have Supacaz on both my bikes. My wife also has...

I have Supacaz on both my bikes. My wife also has it on her bike. After one season, the tape is starting to ever-so-lightly fray. Same goes for my wife's. Yes, I found the Supacaz tape nice and...
05-29-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,812
Posted By NoWhammies

Thanks everyone. I am takin the Aerolight in for...

Thanks everyone. I am takin the Aerolight in for a bike fit next week and have decided to leave the post as-is until the fit. With my luck I would solve the creaking issue only to have the issue...
05-29-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 733
Posted By NoWhammies

I have been using Garmin Connect. I a) track all...

I have been using Garmin Connect. I a) track all of the components that I put on my bike and b) I do a manual activity entry when I think some items need additional information/details. Then when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By NoWhammies

Wow. Looks amazing. Now I am kicking myself...

Wow. Looks amazing. Now I am kicking myself even more for not doing the ride this year. Mrs. NoWhammies even gave me permission to go without her b/c she could not get the time off work!
05-26-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,812
Posted By NoWhammies

Thank you everyone. I will put some time in with...

Thank you everyone. I will put some time in with the bike this weekend and see what I can come up with. I took the bike for a ride last night and the creaking is definitely getting worse. Really...
05-26-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By NoWhammies

I put the 2way fit version of these wheels on my...

I put the 2way fit version of these wheels on my bike something like 12 years ago, maybe longer, and was an early adopter of tubeless back when Hutchinson was the ONLY tyre manufacturer out there. ...
05-26-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,838
Posted By NoWhammies

+1 on Pedros. I have tried many a different tyre...

+1 on Pedros. I have tried many a different tyre lever and Pedros, for my money, are hands down the best.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,401
Posted By NoWhammies

Awe crud. I was going to sign up for the ride...

Awe crud. I was going to sign up for the ride across Portugal event this year but never got around to it. Now reading your review I am kicking myself. Oh well. There is always next year I suppose.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,786
Posted By NoWhammies

That's too bad about you not being happy with the...

That's too bad about you not being happy with the bar tape. What did the LBS say when you asked them to redo the work?
05-25-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,953
Posted By NoWhammies

I've been using my Garmin BPM for months now...

I've been using my Garmin BPM for months now without issue. Yes it might be more expensive than other BPM on the market, but all of my other health data is in Garmin Connect. So might as well have...
05-25-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,812
Posted By NoWhammies

Wow. Just wow. Thank you all for your comments....

Wow. Just wow. Thank you all for your comments. So many good and helpful tips.

The seat post is the OEM post that came with the bike. If the seat post is too small, that will be a real pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,513
Posted By NoWhammies

I have never owned a pair of white cycling shoes....

I have never owned a pair of white cycling shoes. I have always settled on black. Not sure why. Might have something to with the fact I think the black shoes will be easier to maintain and show...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,126
Posted By NoWhammies

I have one more pair of Michelin tyres waiting to...

I have one more pair of Michelin tyres waiting to be mounted and I have a set of Michelin tyres on my second bike. To your point DaveSSS if the Michelin tyres on my second bike start cracking like...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,581
Posted By NoWhammies

Nice. I bought a 3D printed mount for mine. ...

Nice. I bought a 3D printed mount for mine. Works great! I love the Bontrager Ion light. Perfect for daytime riding. At least for my usages.
05-19-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,812
Posted By NoWhammies

Advice needed - getting rid of seat post creaking

Looking for some guidance/feedback.

Bike: BH Aerolight 6.5
Issue: Seat post creaking.
Current fix/status: The manual from BH states to put FSA carbon paste on the seatpost and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,126
Posted By NoWhammies

So after just over 7,000km this happened to my...

So after just over 7,000km this happened to my rear Michelin Power Road TLR tyre. I guess I cannot complain too much since, like I said, I was just over 7,000km. Still I am burned a little bit b/c...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,838
Posted By NoWhammies

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,401
Posted By NoWhammies

Tour de Blast is one of my favourite rides. ...

Tour de Blast is one of my favourite rides. Provided you like climbing and can hit the ride when the weather is decent. Otherwise the ride can be a little on the nasty and cold side.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 628,661
Posted By NoWhammies

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By NoWhammies

Ok, I have an update for you. My Garmin head...

Ok, I have an update for you. My Garmin head unit advised me of a low battery for the Di2 system at 1,182km. I decided to charge the battery then and not let it run down any longer. Hope that...
05-14-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By NoWhammies

Why didn't you buy the 1030+ ?

Why didn't you buy the 1030+ ?
05-14-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By NoWhammies

For those of you who participated in the Skagit...

For those of you who participated in the Skagit Spring Classic on the weekend, what a great ride. Awesome weather. Well supported. Nice riders. And a great spaghetti feast after. Looking forward...
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