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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,838
Posted By decosse

These have likely been covered, but in case: ...

These have likely been covered, but in case:

Peacock started supporting Samsung TVs very recently. I've been able to watch live for $5 per month, both France TV/World Feed and NBCSN, no Roku,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,719
Posted By decosse

IMHO, there have been a lot of views voiced, and...

IMHO, there have been a lot of views voiced, and yes, there are many examples of fans who have created issues. The consequences of this incident affected many riders, not just a couple. Some had to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-30-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,719
Posted By decosse

My understanding is the €1500 fine is a court,...

My understanding is the €1500 fine is a court, not civil fine, something similar to a reckless endangerment charge. Any civil charges are separate and up to private entities.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-29-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,719
Posted By decosse

Not much to say that hasn't been said. I was...

Not much to say that hasn't been said. I was watching live feed, and the confusion was crazy at first, then the video feed from the lead camera motorcycle came in. If you haven't seen a clear example...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-29-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,838
Posted By decosse

Possibly this has been covered, skimming previous...

Possibly this has been covered, skimming previous posts I found some info but not all. I subscribed to Peacock Premium last week as recommended by a cycling website. First week free, $4.99 a month...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-21, 12:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By decosse

I am seriously going to look at that option. Wet...

I am seriously going to look at that option. Wet is not an issue, so I think I'd look a their Dual Pads. I'd rather replace pads than rims:D



Agree- I was concerned there was an issue with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By decosse

I'm wondering if you may have hit on something....

I'm wondering if you may have hit on something. I've been pivot/adjusting them so that the gap is the same side to side when the lever is not being pulled. Before today's ride, I moved the less worn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By decosse

Thanks for taking the time to have a look. It's...

Thanks for taking the time to have a look. It's hard to see the difference in photos. A couple of things- the pads look glazed, not sure if that's a thing, and these brakes get a workout on part of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-21, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By decosse

Sorry, I didn't do enough proofreading,...

Sorry, I didn't do enough proofreading, :twitchy:. Should have said they each wore smoothly, but one was worn much more than the other. Yes, you center the brakes by pivoting the brake assembly. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By decosse

One brake pad wearing noticeably faster

Hi all- I've been having problems with my front rim brakes being noisy- rubbing sounds, sometimes almost grating. I've lightly sanded the rim braking surface with 400 sandpaper. It helps for the...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-16, 02:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,667
Posted By decosse

The Delta Works have to be one of the most...

The Delta Works have to be one of the most impressive engineering projects ever. A former boyfriend lived(s) in Rotterdam and I spent a lot of time in the Netherlands several years back. In this...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-19-16, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,797
Posted By decosse

SUV is a Range Rover, I believe. 147 MPH no...

SUV is a Range Rover, I believe. 147 MPH no problem with minimal mods if any. There would be safety mods for both rider and driver, some things done to facilitate drafting.



Shea Holbrook was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-16, 04:24 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,127,055
Posted By decosse

Just 10 miles today. Moving, work scheduling,...

Just 10 miles today. Moving, work scheduling, health issues, and summer heat kept me off my bikes for almost 6 mos. I was determined to get on again and since the Lapierre is in getting new cables, I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-13-16, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,535
Posted By decosse

I have a Specialized Vita Sport -and am 5'10-11...

I have a Specialized Vita Sport -and am 5'10-11 (shrinking, lol). They do come in an XL frame, which I have, and it fits well. I believe -if I remember correctly- it would approximate a Sirrus L in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,114
Posted By decosse

Each time I ride. My Specialized Vita hybrid...

Each time I ride.

My Specialized Vita hybrid uses "urban" treaded Spec. Nimbus (28 x 700) with Spec. Schrader-valve tubes. They are supposed to be at 115-125 psi (I go 110-115) but seem to lose...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,660
Posted By decosse

So glad she came out of it ok, and the helmet did...

So glad she came out of it ok, and the helmet did it's job!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,426
Posted By decosse

I refer more to the tires that came on mine, not...

I refer more to the tires that came on mine, not the bike itself. They are relatively narrow (at work now, so I can't look up the size) and high pressure -over 110 psi. That makes for a faster...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,426
Posted By decosse

I have a Vita Sport and really enjoy(ed) it!...

I have a Vita Sport and really enjoy(ed) it! Stems, or handlebars for that matter are easily replaceable and don't have to be at all pricey. If that is your biggest concern, a good bike shop should...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-15, 11:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,748
Posted By decosse

No, my budget would only allow me the 100. But I...

No, my budget would only allow me the 100. But I can't complain. One thing nice about the Sensium is that it's totally upgradable. Other than mine having a Tiagra 4600 10 speed groupset and the paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,748
Posted By decosse

Beautiful bike, well written review! Enjoy it,...

Beautiful bike, well written review! Enjoy it, I'm very pleased with my Sensium.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,389
Posted By decosse

Nice job! Thanks for sharing the photos,...

Nice job! Thanks for sharing the photos, beautiful countryside.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,551
Posted By decosse

I paid full MSRP on my Specialized Vita. However...

I paid full MSRP on my Specialized Vita. However it was a new model that was ordered for me, not one in stock. It included a Body Geometry fitting by their pro, one free tune-up, and 10% discount on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-15, 01:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,864
Posted By decosse

I just got back from a ride and we were...

I just got back from a ride and we were discussing this very thing. I get bad headaches about 2-3 hours after riding. A fellow on the ride does, too. We both think it is a delayed reaction to tension...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By decosse

+1 on the Las Vegas Cyclery. Voted #14...

+1 on the Las Vegas Cyclery. Voted #14 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=14) of the best 50 bike shops in America by the Active Times. The 50 Best Bike Shops in America...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,729
Posted By decosse

I was web-surfing while watching the Tour de...

I was web-surfing while watching the Tour de France and Team FDJ's TdF videos and got sidetracked to the team cars. They were using Škoda Octavia Sedans and Estates. The closest you would come to an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,399
Posted By decosse

I use CycloMeter for Windows phone. It works very...

I use CycloMeter for Windows phone. It works very well, and includes ability to connect to a heart rate monitor. It will direct upload to Strava, Facebook, MapMyFitness, and SkyDrive. It saves as an...
Forum: Southwest
08-29-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By decosse

With fall weather, Las Vegas is full of cycling events- a busy few weeks

We are having a busy month or two in Las Vegas now the summer heat is near its end. Five rides, two of them memorial, three benefit, Interbike and it's associated events, and the CrossVegas race.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,936
Posted By decosse

love the Elmira Gulch reference...

love the Elmira Gulch reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4kiXh8YOzk
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By decosse

So sad to hear about Deb and Larry. Another of...

So sad to hear about Deb and Larry. Another of the seven, Matthew Hunt, a very active member of the Las Vegas cycling community, succumbed to his injuries just a few days ago. It is a shame, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-15, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,039
Posted By decosse

I have a '14 Lapierre Sensium and I am very happy...

I have a '14 Lapierre Sensium and I am very happy with it. It is their endurance model, and as IcySmooth52 says, their use of varying types and methods with the carbon makes for a fairly comfortable...
Forum: Introductions
08-09-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By decosse

Welcome to the forums! I'm in Las Vegas, there...

Welcome to the forums! I'm in Las Vegas, there are a few of us on BF. I've gotten a lot of good advice, some laughs, and a few :eek: s here.

Have you checked out any of the local bike shops?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,401
Posted By decosse

Glad to hear you and the Ridley are intact other...

Glad to hear you and the Ridley are intact other than a scratch and ego bruise. :D! I trust you protected the bike with your body ;). It does seem one can only do that in front of an audience. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-15, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,776
Posted By decosse

YW! Yea, LaPierre doesn't have a big name in the...

YW! Yea, LaPierre doesn't have a big name in the US- only started selling here last summer. They've been around in the EU for a long time, and had a podium finish in last years' TdF. Their website is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By decosse

Thanks for sharing your ride and photos! I grew...

Thanks for sharing your ride and photos! I grew up in the Southern Tier (Owego) and Fingerlakes (Waterloo) and plan on going back in about four years to retire (mostly). I've been wondering what the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,776
Posted By decosse

If you have time, and have a local dealer, try...

If you have time, and have a local dealer, try out the LaPierre Sensium and Pulsium ranges. I don't have a lot of experience to compare bikes, but I did ride this back to back with the "entry level"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 25,571
Posted By decosse

Maguiar's Quick Detailer for touch up. Mother's...

Maguiar's Quick Detailer for touch up. Mother's Car Wash, and Turtle Wax T-9 Wax and Dry to finish. I figure if it's made for high-end automotive finishes, it should work fine on the bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By decosse

Yep, that's it :) Oh, I'm a real rebel :D I have...

Yep, that's it :) Oh, I'm a real rebel :D I have a mirror on my helmet, my water bottles are random, only one of my 3 jerseys matches my bike (none are club), and I have a small seat bag. I may get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-15, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By decosse

Kind of timely- we hit over 100 degrees today in...

Kind of timely- we hit over 100 degrees today in southern Nevada :eek: , and I was out until noon. Not the best, I had a mild case of heat exhaustion.

I work nights, too. 4pm-midnight on 2 nights,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,553
Posted By decosse

+1 Just to add... From a cyclist viewpoint,...

+1

Just to add... From a cyclist viewpoint, tho I personally wouldn't want someone to blast by me, I prefer they don't dawdle if the way is clear. All of my cycling involves being on fastish (40...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,731
Posted By decosse

Politics aside, according to this article (though...

Politics aside, according to this article (though it is 8 years old) Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling Team » My Un-Conventional Ride (http://slipstreamsports.com/2008/08/29/my-un-conventional-ride/) and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-30-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,883
Posted By decosse

Update on fit

You were spot on :) The saddle was fine for 10-15 mile rides, but once I started 20 mile rides, it became uncomfortable, as you and my LBS guy had hinted. I valiantly tried to HTFU, but when I upped...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,657
Posted By decosse

When I got mine, they had a couple of other...

When I got mine, they had a couple of other Sensiums, one larger, one smaller, I think 3-4 Pulsiums and a couple of Xelius that I saw, but it is a large place. They were in different ranges, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,657
Posted By decosse

A large, but privately owned LBS carries them...

A large, but privately owned LBS carries them along with Specialized, Moots, Surly, and others, so they get a lot of traffic. Being in an area with 12 month cycling helps, too ;)

Great bike! Ah...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 01:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,257
Posted By decosse

I hear ya! Safety first :innocent: I had to...

I hear ya! Safety first :innocent: I had to suffer riding here 453451 Saturday.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,657
Posted By decosse

Thanks! The cages were an impulse-they had put...

Thanks! The cages were an impulse-they had put the red w/white on for me. Wasn't sure I liked all the red, so I got a white w/red to try and, well :D I had to change the seat, tho. It came with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,657
Posted By decosse

Finally-a fellow Lapierre owner :thumb: ! Mine is...

Finally-a fellow Lapierre owner :thumb: ! Mine is a '14 Sensium, though- I don't have a big enough pocketbook for a Xelius or Aircode ;), and going from a hybrid to a road bike, I thought it was best...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,627
Posted By decosse

This is one of mine- LaPierre Sensium.. ...

This is one of mine- LaPierre Sensium..

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,404
Posted By decosse

I hear ya! I was hearing a persistent click every...

I hear ya! I was hearing a persistent click every rotation of the crank. When I stopped pedaling, it stopped. Turned out my mini-pump's retracting handle was out just enough for my shoe to tap it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By decosse

Cyclometer app does something like that, it can...

Cyclometer app does something like that, it can be a fun incentive. Or a PIA, lol. Depends on what I want, it can be shut off and just give you current stats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By decosse

:twitchy: Walla! :twitchy: :twitchy:...

:twitchy:

Walla! :twitchy: :twitchy: :twitchy: :twitchy:
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