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Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

I used to drive my daughter to see those two...

I used to drive my daughter to see those two groups at concerts about 20 years ago, I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

My Dad used to take me slot car racing. I won a...

My Dad used to take me slot car racing. I won a Honda S65 there (sweepstakes, not from skill). My Mom said no way your riding a motorcycle. A few years later she OK'd that ^.

At 18 I started...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

Not mine, but identical. ...

Not mine, but identical.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/bsa_hornet_68ce8ad59dd5036a6627a061f1bcfbea149a9c61.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

My first motorcycle, at 16, was the flattrack...

My first motorcycle, at 16, was the flattrack version of this, a Hornet. No lights or mufflers. My first car was an MGTD. I soon learned to avoid British vehicles.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

I saw them in Berkeley. So glad I went. and yeah,...

I saw them in Berkeley. So glad I went. and yeah, Noel was Dylans grandmother.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

Did the Zwift Le Etape prologue. Seemed OK until...

Did the Zwift Le Etape prologue. Seemed OK until my heart rate jumped from 138 to 193. Slowly dropped to the 140's to 150's. Rode slowly and wasn't the flamb rouge. Didn't feel any different. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11,467
Views: 204,023
Posted By Jack Tone

Looked at your map of the ride. That's quite a...

Looked at your map of the ride. That's quite a ride! 50 years ago or so, I used to ride Tunitas Creek on my motorcycle. It was pretty much just wilderness with a few scattered houses near the ocean....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,321
Posted By Jack Tone

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ritchey-road-logic-...

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ritchey-road-logic-range-2024

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 457
Posted By Jack Tone

I have a bike that came with 11x32. I have a...

I have a bike that came with 11x32. I have a 11x23 I switch to for flats. I change nothing, It works great.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

I drove a RHD vehicle for years at the Post...

I drove a RHD vehicle for years at the Post Office. Took a few days then it felt normal. Problem was when I got home and drove our car, I'd frequently hit the curb when I parked.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

About apple watches: ...

About apple watches:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/19/tech/apple-watch-fiasco/index.html

also, Merry Christmas
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

:hug:

:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,177
Posted By Jack Tone

Hot! No, Super Hot!

Hot! No, Super Hot!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

There were some great deals on 105 rim brake...

There were some great deals on 105 rim brake groupsets at Merlin. Not sure if they're still there.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

From Bikes Direct. Carbon. Tiagra 10 spd. Hydro...

From Bikes Direct. Carbon. Tiagra 10 spd. Hydro brakes. DT Swiss wheels. 28 tires. Cheap! Hope to test it today.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/condor_bike_6eb440f0a9679011a05c83c45d963aa26f25b344.jpg

New bike day. Just took it out of the box and put it together . Haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Interesting. My cardiologist has me on 5mg twice...

Interesting. My cardiologist has me on 5mg twice a day of Eliquis and is happy that I'm riding. Maybe just a different scenario. Even with some afib he says the Eliquis can handle it. Also, almost no...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Working at the Post Office, I wore shorts 365...

Working at the Post Office, I wore shorts 365 days a year. After retiring., I hesitate to ride if it's below 60. I look at Datlas "time to ride" when it's below freezing and I start shivering.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,079
Posted By Jack Tone

62, indicated, on my mtn bike. Probably slower...

62, indicated, on my mtn bike. Probably slower because of smaller street tires. 172 on my motorcycle.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Yep, right in the center. About a mile off 99.

Yep, right in the center. About a mile off 99.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

:(

:(
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,935
Posted By Jack Tone

So far mine's lasted over 1000 miles on some...

So far mine's lasted over 1000 miles on some pretty rough roads and I'm well over 200 pounds, so I'm pretty pleased with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By Jack Tone

More interesting, educational, and more...

More interesting, educational, and more inspirational cycling content that I've ever seen. Gonna miss it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,799
Posted By Jack Tone

Right, as are the wheel and tire.

Right, as are the wheel and tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Back when I was a truck driver, i was coming back...

Back when I was a truck driver, i was coming back through SF from the bay bridge with a set of doubles, where it merges with 101. bumper to bumper at 5 pm. Crawling along I felt a crunch. A guy had...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,935
Posted By Jack Tone

I bought something like this on Amazon for $10....

I bought something like this on Amazon for $10. Plastic fake carbon look. It's a bit flexible and actually super comfortable. I'm not sure how long it would last, though.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

I saw this today: ...

I saw this today:

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-week/cinelli-nemo-tig-road/
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Hey! I'm not giving up yet! (5 speed Peugeot, 7...

Hey! I'm not giving up yet! (5 speed Peugeot, 7 speed Specialized Allez Comp, and 8 speed Lemond Nevada City)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

I can't HELP myself.

I can't HELP myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Not ready to give up yet. Told myself if I went...

Not ready to give up yet. Told myself if I went outside to ride today, I'd buy myself a new bike. Did 20 miles and am thinking about it.



Sorry, all 61 and up.

edit: actually seriously...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Same here with lack of riding. I used to love...

Same here with lack of riding. I used to love racing and group rides, but now, after retiring and having a bunch of heart and lung issues, I'd be lucky if my FTP is 100. I'm doing the Tour of Watopia...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

I made it a little more complicated by having the...

I made it a little more complicated by having the outlet in the rafters always on for the lights and garage door opener, but putting a switch on the workbench outlet to turn the lights on. Also, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

Bought our house in 99. Garage only had two...

Bought our house in 99. Garage only had two outlets near the house. I bought a book on wiring, and installed two more plus four work lights on the rafters. I don't think I'd even attempt it now.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 934,607
Posted By Jack Tone

Trainer for winter? This appears to be the same...

Trainer for winter? This appears to be the same as Zwift hub for hundreds less:

Dare2Ride Fuego 1.0 Smart Trainer | Merlin Cycles...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,154
Posted By Jack Tone

i'm sorry Bam.

i'm sorry Bam.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,042
Posted By Jack Tone

I almost always use my feet for that.

I almost always use my feet for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

Like Big John said earlier, make sure your cleats...

Like Big John said earlier, make sure your cleats are somewhat centered in the shoe cutout, or they'll never clip in.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,505
Posted By Jack Tone

I'm not too worried about the recall since I've...

I'm not too worried about the recall since I've found they can be fixed:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1008x630/shimano_d05d93065b711f12e0fecc4e6bf3f2d72d49a497.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,505
Posted By Jack Tone

Ouch, Just checked and I have 4 bikes with the...

Ouch, Just checked and I have 4 bikes with the recalled cranks. They all Look Ok, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

Sounds like you need to get them inspected and...

Sounds like you need to get them inspected and show signs of delamination before they can be replaced. I guess I better ride harder.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

I prefer this style. I find less chance of...

I prefer this style. I find less chance of pinching a tube:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/671x450/tire_lever_c27dd4cb087cc115ee4e1e5b813fce09462ddd58.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,878
Posted By Jack Tone

Actually, Walmart (!) has some that are pretty...

Actually, Walmart (!) has some that are pretty close.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,778
Posted By Jack Tone

Agree. Congrats!

Agree. Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By Jack Tone

On my old brifters that did the same thing, I...

On my old brifters that did the same thing, I turned the bike upside down and flushed with WD 40 till it shifted fine. Then I lubed with TriFlow. Chain lube might be a little too sticky, depending on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,727
Posted By Jack Tone

One of my first speedometers had a hole in the...

One of my first speedometers had a hole in the back and the wind blew on the bladed speedo needle and made it move. I don't recall it being very accurate.

Edit: Also had to pedal hard on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

I was racing in the Jody Weisel days. Zap's new...

I was racing in the Jody Weisel days. Zap's new to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

Are you having a beer buzz early in the morning...

Are you having a beer buzz early in the morning before your ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

Same here. Doesn't matter if I clear cache, or...

Same here. Doesn't matter if I clear cache, or use a VPN.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,081
Posted By Jack Tone

(1) Randy Newman - I Love L.A. (Official Video) -...

(1) Randy Newman - I Love L.A. (Official Video) - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,995
Posted By Jack Tone

https://www.triathlete.com/training/do-asthma-inha...

https://www.triathlete.com/training/do-asthma-inhalers-make-you-faster/
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