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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 151
Posted By Bald Paul

When I was hunting, I went to Cabela's / Bass Pro...

When I was hunting, I went to Cabela's / Bass Pro (forget which, they are the same now) to buy a handheld GPS unit. I also bought the topo map for the area I would be in, and a good compass.
At the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-10-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Bald Paul

I saw the email. I was due to re-pause Zwift...

I saw the email. I was due to re-pause Zwift (which I normally do during the good riding months) but this time cancelled, knowing I can re-join at the same level as before when the colder weather...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 585
Posted By Bald Paul

What makes you think the radar is constantly...

What makes you think the radar is constantly triggering alerts? It alerts you when a vehicle is approaching at a higher rate of speed than you are riding at. Would you rather not get alerts, or only...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 585
Posted By Bald Paul

Garmin RTC715. Radar, light, and video camera.

Garmin RTC715. Radar, light, and video camera.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 585
Posted By Bald Paul

I've been running a Garmin RTC715 since they came...

I've been running a Garmin RTC715 since they came out, in conjunction with the Edge 1030+ and a rearview mirror. I wouldn't ride without them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 941
Posted By Bald Paul

I will always stop at a red light, UNLESS it's...

I will always stop at a red light, UNLESS it's one of the vehicle detection lights that will not turn if you're on a bicycle. At those, I will wait a minute or two (depending on cross traffic) and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Bald Paul

Well, Tylenol Arthritis formula and a light wrap...

Well, Tylenol Arthritis formula and a light wrap under my cycling gloves and I was good to go for a 40 mile ride on Hilton Head this past weekend. (Pedal Hilton Head Island to raise money for the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,159
Posted By Bald Paul

Hey, I'll buy it for $100, but all I have is this...

Hey, I'll buy it for $100, but all I have is this money order for $900. I'll give it to you, you give me the bike and $800 cash, we'll call it even. Sound good? No? Sound familiar? Yup.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,557
Posted By Bald Paul

To sum up the expert analysis: faster things will...

To sum up the expert analysis: faster things will be a bit faster. :lol:
Forum: Southeast
05-02-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
Posted By Bald Paul

The opinions expressed in those threads do not...

The opinions expressed in those threads do not necessarily represent the entire Upstate cycling community. :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,068
Posted By Bald Paul

Sadly, Kucharik is out of business now (retired...

Sadly, Kucharik is out of business now (retired and closed the store.) I still have a pair of his shorts, and a pair of bibs with the hidden flap, useful for emergency roadside relief. :innocent:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,021
Posted By Bald Paul

Just an update: she has been practicing with the...

Just an update: she has been practicing with the "strider" bike and is doing well with balance, steering, and braking. She asked me to raise the saddle a bit and put the pedals back on. Right now,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,746
Posted By Bald Paul

I'm just happy if I can get to the top of the...

I'm just happy if I can get to the top of the danged hill.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By Bald Paul

What city are you talking about? I want to be...

What city are you talking about? I want to be reminded not to visit there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, the doctor recommended trying a thumb brace...

Yes, the doctor recommended trying a thumb brace to immobilize the joint. I picked one up, although it's not the same as the one you show and wear it at night. My thumb feels better in the morning,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,313
Posted By Bald Paul

Or with someone on an e-bike.

Or with someone on an e-bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,524
Posted By Bald Paul

I have sent video of a truck "rolling coal" on me...

I have sent video of a truck "rolling coal" on me to the local sheriff. Didn't think much of it, until about 2 weeks later when a deputy showed up at my door to return the USB drive the video was on....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,524
Posted By Bald Paul

True, but his options have already been pointed...

True, but his options have already been pointed out by others. A) - take the full lane, or B) use the sidewalk. Sometimes, if a driver gets a visit from law enforcement reminding them of their road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 441
Posted By Bald Paul

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if...

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if you can find a pair of exhaust turn-down tips that will fit?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,524
Posted By Bald Paul

Personally, I'd grab the tag # from the videos...

Personally, I'd grab the tag # from the videos and send them to law enforcement. Those passes were in clear violation of NH laws.
Rules-Traffic Safety | Department of Transportation (nh.gov)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Bald Paul

UPDATE: went back to the doctor, who this time...

UPDATE: went back to the doctor, who this time took X-rays. Yup, diagnosis of arthritis in the thumb joint. Great. :( He told me that cycling and gripping the bars / hoods can aggravate the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,580
Posted By Bald Paul

I think AliBaba Express has some super accurate...

I think AliBaba Express has some super accurate torque wrenches available for $0.99 each.
Hey, you trust their handlebars, may as well put your life in the hands of a good tool as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,030
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, I used the pads recommended by the rim...

Yes, I used the pads recommended by the rim manufacturer. They *sort of* worked dry, but definitely weren't as good as the old pad / alloy wheel combo they replaced. I tried two other brands of CF...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,030
Posted By Bald Paul

Here's a CON for you (from someone who had rim...

Here's a CON for you (from someone who had rim brake CF wheels with the correct pads) - They don't stop in the rain. Heck, they don't stop that well in the dry.
How about a nice, lightweight set of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,580
Posted By Bald Paul

Where did you read that? Or is it more like "a...

Where did you read that? Or is it more like "a friend's neighbors kid heard that...." type of thing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,580
Posted By Bald Paul

Road bars, 9F

Road bars, 9F
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,580
Posted By Bald Paul

FWIW, I have Whisky carbon bars, around $225....

FWIW, I have Whisky carbon bars, around $225. There isn't any flex. Zero. If I were you, I'd get a good set of alloy bars and toss those AliExpress 'flexies' in the trash.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,492
Posted By Bald Paul

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed...

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed limit of 15mph. Due to complaints about some people on 'throttled' e-bikes (which are really electric motor scooters, IMHO) the police have been...
Forum: Introductions
04-22-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By Bald Paul

Welcome from a former Bostonian! (Okay, South...

Welcome from a former Bostonian! (Okay, South Shore, but pretty danged close. Right over the Neponset River Bridge.)
Triumph bicycles was bought by Raleigh in 1954, and the Raleigh Triumph line of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Bald Paul

Having Carpal Tunnel, I have several braces that...

Having Carpal Tunnel, I have several braces that help with that. I tried them, they do little to nothing for the thumb, unfortunately.
I dug around in my "oddball first aid" kit (the one with all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Bald Paul

Riding with a sprained thumb?

Don't ask me how, I honestly don't know, but somehow I managed to sprain my thumb. It's pretty painful. Doctor says to wrap it, give it rest, try not to use it, and let it heal for (ready?) 4 to 6...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,352
Posted By Bald Paul

It looks like you may have screwed the pooch on...

It looks like you may have screwed the pooch on saving the threads already, judging by the location of the upper hole you attempted.
I think your best bet now is to continue - carefully - drilling...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-18-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,756
Posted By Bald Paul

Obviously, the public official that came up with...

Obviously, the public official that came up with that concept has never ridden a bicycle - or driven a vehicle, for that matter.
I would avoid those "bike lanes" like the plague.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By Bald Paul

I recently purchased a used Scott bicycle. Wasn't...

I recently purchased a used Scott bicycle. Wasn't sure of the year, so I sent a message to Scott customer service with the serial number of the bike. They came back with the year (2013), model, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By Bald Paul

And use something more substantial than two...

And use something more substantial than two bungie cords to secure your bike to the rack.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,010
Posted By Bald Paul

I think you'll find that most clubs, whether it's...

I think you'll find that most clubs, whether it's cycling, car, running, etc. all have similar "active" vs "member" rosters. I'm not a Spinners member (I live north of Greenville, belong to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,346
Posted By Bald Paul

Yeah, and I'll never eat a Subway sandwich. ...

Yeah, and I'll never eat a Subway sandwich.

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Except the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,516
Posted By Bald Paul

He does, and it is!

He does, and it is!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,666
Posted By Bald Paul

To the OP: Please, PLEASE, don't breed.

To the OP:


Please, PLEASE, don't breed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By Bald Paul

I have to ask - why wasn't the bike carried /...

I have to ask - why wasn't the bike carried / stored INSIDE the van?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,000
Posted By Bald Paul

You want to bet on that?

You want to bet on that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,061
Posted By Bald Paul

Every time I read one of your posts, my hope for...

Every time I read one of your posts, my hope for humanity dwindles.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,010
Posted By Bald Paul

Yeah, not a lot of cyclists there in Greenville. ...

Yeah, not a lot of cyclists there in Greenville.
Home - The Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club

:lol: (https://www.greenvillespinners.org/)
I have a funny feeling I know why you ride solo so much.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By Bald Paul

You can set up several screens in the 1040, each...

You can set up several screens in the 1040, each with only one or two data fields, then scroll through the various screens. The data will be bigger.
For that matter, you can probably do the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 840
Posted By Bald Paul

Believe me, it would be much less expensive to...

Believe me, it would be much less expensive to replace the rotor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 840
Posted By Bald Paul

The brakes on my bike be are squeaking loudly ...

The brakes on my bike be are squeaking loudly
Fixed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,542
Posted By Bald Paul

Ah, one thing I noted in the manual is that the...

Ah, one thing I noted in the manual is that the files the camera uses for video are MJPEG. You may want to check the requirements for playback of MJPEG files. Chrome or Firefox may be needed. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,542
Posted By Bald Paul

Without any online documentation, the only advice...

Without any online documentation, the only advice I can offer is to check the requirements for the SD card. It looks like the helmet will only allow a 128GB card, Anything larger may not work. You...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,313
Posted By Bald Paul

From your Dashboard, go to Activities and choose...

From your Dashboard, go to Activities and choose a ride you've done. Scroll down a bit. If you see a number beside the SEGMENTS tab, you rode a segment (one you created, or one created by someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,745
Posted By Bald Paul

Video - yes, I use a GoPro (connected to an...

Video - yes, I use a GoPro (connected to an external power pack - got tired of having to remember to stop and change batteries). Handlebar mount, and a Varia RTC715 (with video capture) on the seat...
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