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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,679
Posted By ChuckD6421

This is exactly who I was referring to (so many...

This is exactly who I was referring to (so many years ago in this very thread) which another person clearly didn't read very well and said 'Bill Lucas was already mentioned'. Apparently at least one...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-02-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By ChuckD6421

I hope it's not finished, there's more of us...

I hope it's not finished, there's more of us every day, and the technology continues to advance.
I'm 63, and 36 years ago I retired from a modestly successful career road racing, Cat. 2. After a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-13-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ChuckD6421

Some great tips Fredo. I was warned about...

Some great tips Fredo. I was warned about rotation concerns.
I'll be contacting a local Rehab Center of good repute tomorrow.
My wife will drive me there. ; )
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-12-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ChuckD6421

So. Here I am three days into my new hip, a...

So.
Here I am three days into my new hip, a little more than a year after I first started this thread.The first attempt was scheduled for had been scheduled for a year ago December when at the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,947
Posted By ChuckD6421

I know, a very old post, but I happen to be...

I know, a very old post, but I happen to be looking around for these and needed to add here that I put tens of thousands of miles on a pair of these, training and racing (including 2 years Cat. 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
Posted By ChuckD6421

Thank you much!

Thank you much!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
Posted By ChuckD6421

CO2 cartridge dimensions

Just a quick Q:
What's the difference in physical size of a 20 gram vs. a 25 gram CO2 threaded cartridge?
Thanks.

(believe it or not, I reached the end of the internet searching for this answer)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,181
Posted By ChuckD6421

I was only ever a humble wrench in several shops,...

I was only ever a humble wrench in several shops, but I do know well how smaller shops can work. High respect, sir.
Also, just for background, I was once what many would consider "hard core"; made...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-20-20, 12:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ChuckD6421

Thanks for real world replies, guys. I'm...

Thanks for real world replies, guys.
I'm fortunate that my Primary Care Doctor, an avid cyclist, recommended me to a Sports Orthopedist who's an accomplished triathlete (as in the Hawaiian Ironman...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-19-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ChuckD6421

Opioides, eh? Well there is a silver lining. ...

Opioides, eh? Well there is a silver lining.
And I will obey my torture master, as I have all the previous ones.
Thank you, and I will live to tell the tale.
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-19-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ChuckD6421

FAI and hip replacement recovery advice sought

FemorAcetabular Impingement - Call it a bone spur in the hip socket and it's all good. Until they tell you the only fix is hip joint replacement, which is where I'm headed soon. So I'm not sure what...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-19-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By ChuckD6421

(Old thread, I know. But so what?) I...

(Old thread, I know. But so what?)
I respectfully call your seven and raise you one, to eight. I just received my 7th and 8th. So far, my cardio (who I sought out due to his experience with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,362
Posted By ChuckD6421

Welcome J. We're nearly the same size, but I'm...

Welcome J.
We're nearly the same size, but I'm about 10 lbs. south of you (and about 300 miles west).
Aside from the days when I could easily burn 7000 calories in one day training for road racing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,362
Posted By ChuckD6421

Welcome Bubba, and you got that right. This is...

Welcome Bubba, and you got that right. This is the place for Clydes, Athenas and just about anything else cycling.
Good to hear you like the Verve 2. I've got a few thousand miles on a Trek Domane...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,613
Posted By ChuckD6421

Old thread, I know. But I was in search of some...

Old thread, I know. But I was in search of some pointers on rebuilding my 6700 calipers and couldn't find much out there so went ahead and did it anyway and have a few things to add to Dave's fine...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 797,104
Posted By ChuckD6421

You. Guys. Rock! Great to have a partner, too....

You. Guys. Rock!
Great to have a partner, too. Well done!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,362
Posted By ChuckD6421

Hi sky, welcome. And welcome to the others...

Hi sky, welcome. And welcome to the others recently who found us and didn't get a proper welcome.

Your bike was built not far from where I live.

If you ride with decent form, that Serotta...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,079
Posted By ChuckD6421

I see I'm late to this, as I usually am. But if...

I see I'm late to this, as I usually am. But if you're still shopping I wanted to offer my choice.
I'm a bit unusual I guess having once been a Cat. 2 Roadie, hardcore commuter and tourer. That was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,362
Posted By ChuckD6421

Welcome Garrett! So what about the rest of your...

Welcome Garrett!
So what about the rest of your diet?
Seek out and then cut out any products with High Fructose Corn Syrup. Yes, it's bad for you. Any other opinion typically comes from someone...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,588
Posted By ChuckD6421

Never been to Jerusalem, but I'm under the...

Never been to Jerusalem, but I'm under the impression it tends to be quite dry. You'd be a candidate for additional bottle cages, under the seat, handlebar mounts, etc. I had one of the first...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,362
Posted By ChuckD6421

Welcome Matt! Read through the forum to get...

Welcome Matt!
Read through the forum to get lots of info and suggestions on good bikes for heavier riders.
And remember; baby-steps, and keep it fun (or at least interesting)and patience....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-26-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,018
Posted By ChuckD6421

And you are correct. Thanks for that. Dave...

And you are correct. Thanks for that.
Dave Moulton offers a good synopsis on the subject:

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,018
Posted By ChuckD6421

Oh, we're all brilliant at something now...

Oh, we're all brilliant at something now MattTheHat. I'm sure you'll find yours soon!
(Dad-of-Teen mode off)

This interested me as I come from a competitive roadie/extended tourist/hardcore...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,291
Posted By ChuckD6421

Peanut butter and relly? Ruh roh.

Peanut butter and relly?
Ruh roh.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,291
Posted By ChuckD6421

I would note that it appears you've just joined...

I would note that it appears you've just joined this forum and claim to be a NYC fixie rider. Nothing against fixie riders in general but I haven't met any that had a whole lot of experience with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-18, 12:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,291
Posted By ChuckD6421

Going back 30 or so years to when I raced Cat. 2...

Going back 30 or so years to when I raced Cat. 2 Road I've always had salty sweat that would nearly blind me if not washed out, and a lot of it. Back then I didn't understand electrolyte usage and,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-18, 01:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,291
Posted By ChuckD6421

Major sweater here, and when it gets in my eyes...

Major sweater here, and when it gets in my eyes on a high humidity day it nearly blinds me it stings so. Also leaves lots of mineral deposits crusting up my face (usually after an hour or so, an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,410
Posted By ChuckD6421

bb1, know that even though you may not always get...

bb1, know that even though you may not always get out there on the bike as you'd like, you're always welcome here, like the Prodigal Son.

FWIW, I live in a windy area (and at 1000' elevation up a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-17, 01:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,818
Posted By ChuckD6421

As a dry lube for slipping the tire and tube on....

As a dry lube for slipping the tire and tube on. The idea is you sprinkle it around inside the tire before pushing the tube in and prying the whole affair onto the rim. Works great for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,818
Posted By ChuckD6421

Hey don't knock it for personal use! After a long...

Hey don't knock it for personal use! After a long ride and a hot shower, does wonders on those personal parts too.
Just remember to put it back in the garage where you found it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,318
Posted By ChuckD6421

This was posted to another thread and caught my...

This was posted to another thread and caught my attention, and may be what you'e looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Master-Weinmann-Quick-Release/dp/B006FCHTZQ

Fwiw, as I said there, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-17, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,951
Posted By ChuckD6421

I can't speak for modern day Weinmanns, but back...

I can't speak for modern day Weinmanns, but back in the 80's I built up a set (who remembers the concaves?) with 32 spokes and put several thousand loaded touring miles on them without a single...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,606
Posted By ChuckD6421

I don't think you're doing it right.

I don't think you're doing it right.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,606
Posted By ChuckD6421

Of course you don't want to hear this, but I'm...

Of course you don't want to hear this, but I'm 230 nekkid and have several thousand miles on tubular wheels, 18 spoke front and 24 spoke rear.
Point being (aside from how awesome I am), it's more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,818
Posted By ChuckD6421

Doesn't anyone use talc anymore?

Doesn't anyone use talc anymore?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 933
Posted By ChuckD6421

Great videos, thanks! Tell us about your camera...

Great videos, thanks!
Tell us about your camera setup. I like that it's pretty steady with a good point of view.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,824
Posted By ChuckD6421

I don't think a single speed is a good idea,...

I don't think a single speed is a good idea, especially if your not toughened up to it. You really need to be able to keep up a steady cadence, 60 - 70 rpm and being able to shift gears is critical...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By ChuckD6421

Definitely old school. And there's no root cause...

Definitely old school. And there's no root cause analysis of why the one failed?
Tying and soldering was a technique (fraught with controversy) to theoretically stiffen a wheel, not necessarily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,835
Posted By ChuckD6421

Right? Only consolation is it'll hopefully last...

Right?
Only consolation is it'll hopefully last as long as this original part has, >4 yrs.
But gouging is the nature of the industry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,835
Posted By ChuckD6421

Thanks very much Krijsh, great info there. I'm...

Thanks very much Krijsh, great info there.
I'm good with the procedure, mostly wasn't sure the Madone's and Domane's were compatible.
Tx again.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,411
Posted By ChuckD6421

Good choice! I've got a couple thousand miles on...

Good choice! I've got a couple thousand miles on the SMP Pro version and love it.
It does take some fine adjustment and some "self-hardening", but it's served me well. I've also noticed that over...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By ChuckD6421

My preferred bike size has my seat post near its...

My preferred bike size has my seat post near its upper limit. Something I learned as a racer, that a smaller frame will be stiffer so go with the smallest you can fit on.

But there is something to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By ChuckD6421

Don't go! I think it's the ex-Clydes and...

Don't go!
I think it's the ex-Clydes and ex-Athenas who have the most to offer.
I have yet to meet a "fitness guru" (save Richard Simmons) who can relate to actually losing and keeping off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-17, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By ChuckD6421

How much did they raise it, biker?

How much did they raise it, biker?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,935
Posted By ChuckD6421

There are a couple variables to consider: ...

There are a couple variables to consider:
First, you'll need a couple weeks to build up your backside to what you're asking of it. Not to say you'll reach a Barcalounger nirvana, but it some point,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By ChuckD6421

Also be sure you're hydrated before you start....

Also be sure you're hydrated before you start. It's true what they say: if you wait till you're thirsty, it's probably too late.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-17, 04:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,042
Posted By ChuckD6421

No reason you can't build and true a rear wheel...

No reason you can't build and true a rear wheel in the frame, long as you have a stand for the bike. Dishing is easy as well, just flip the wheel over in the frame, line up the rim with the brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,042
Posted By ChuckD6421

If the metallurgy and production of the spokes,...

If the metallurgy and production of the spokes, hub and rim were perfect, it'd be a simple matter of starting the tensioning from '3 threads showing' (precisely) and turning each nipple x number of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,042
Posted By ChuckD6421

If you have a wide variance in tones (which you...

If you have a wide variance in tones (which you seem to be able to discern without an "app"), then you should probably consider bringing all your spoke tensions to a known baseline. Basically it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,732
Posted By ChuckD6421

Some time around 8 or 9 years old, back in the...

Some time around 8 or 9 years old, back in the 60's, I mysteriously got it in my head that I needed to learn to ride a bike. Not having one, I borrowed a neighbor kid's bike and obsessively commenced...
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