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02-12-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By dmanthree

Not a bright move, introducing a budget product...

Not a bright move, introducing a budget product into a fairly saturated market. Should've stuck with software.
12-24-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By dmanthree

Just the body,. I had to swap over the bars,...

Just the body,. I had to swap over the bars, pedals, and seat rail. but yeah, mostly an entire new bike.
12-23-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By dmanthree

Garmin Neo Bike Issue/Fix

My Neo Bike developed a loose crank on the left side. I checked for a solution but found none, so I called Garmin. The took down the serial, asked how long I've had it, and promptly shipped a...
12-23-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By dmanthree

I've been using a Tickr Fit by Wahoo for a few...

I've been using a Tickr Fit by Wahoo for a few years. Works perfectly. It's an arm-band model.
12-16-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By dmanthree

I felt the same way when the Neo Bike Plus was...

I felt the same way when the Neo Bike Plus was released. Nice, but zero reason to make a change. And that offer for the Neo 2T sounds really good!
11-17-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

Something you put on cube steak to make it taste...

Something you put on cube steak to make it taste like, well, something. Truthfully, the stuff is garbage.
11-05-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

Well, you do have to moderate your moderation....

Well, you do have to moderate your moderation. Only makes sense.
11-05-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

Why would dark chocolate have higher...

Why would dark chocolate have higher concentrations of heavy metals than milk chocolate?
11-05-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

Cocolate, plus four other ingredients. A personal...

Cocolate, plus four other ingredients. A personal favorite.
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11-03-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

If any of you subscribe to Consumer Reports they...

If any of you subscribe to Consumer Reports they did quite a job on analyzing dark chocolate. Turns out some of them, like Hershey's Special Dark contain significant quantities of lead.
11-03-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,428
Posted By dmanthree

Yeah, no. White chocolate is made from the fat...

Yeah, no. White chocolate is made from the fat extracted from cocoa beans but without some manufacturing steps. So it is chocolate.
10-14-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By dmanthree

Mh 30+ year old Patton 18" air circulator is...

Mh 30+ year old Patton 18" air circulator is still working just fine. I think I paid about $25 for it. Can't see spending a ton for a fan. But if you want to vary fan speed with heart rate, have at...
07-25-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By dmanthree

Ah, right. I forgot about the Olympics. I wonder...

Ah, right. I forgot about the Olympics. I wonder how many riders will opt for the Olympics instead of the Tour? If any...
07-24-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By dmanthree

Agreed, but the roads are nearly empty. Which is...

Agreed, but the roads are nearly empty. Which is a shame. Some good racing happening.
07-24-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By dmanthree

For real? After what happened to a Frenchman the...

For real? After what happened to a Frenchman the last time they did that?
07-24-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 734
Posted By dmanthree

I think aero frames do provide a benefit, but...

I think aero frames do provide a benefit, but it's minimal. If all the riders have them then advantage is essentially zero. Anyway, I don't think the frames lead to successful brekaways, but better...
07-24-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By dmanthree

TDF Femmes

Just like the men's tour, but without the fans. Damn...
07-24-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By dmanthree

Would he have won? Nope.

Would he have won? Nope.
07-20-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 942
Posted By dmanthree

Put a "sweeper" vehicle in front of the riders...

Put a "sweeper" vehicle in front of the riders that has those rotating knives on the wheels. Kind of like I saw in Ben Hur. That'll move the idiots out of the way.

Read about what happened to...
07-11-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,670
Posted By dmanthree

Glad you're OK. I had a crash in FL about a year...

Glad you're OK. I had a crash in FL about a year and a half ago, and it was on a perfectly sunny day. I hit something that felt like ice, hit the pavement, and got pretty banged up. Like your...
07-09-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 976,286
Posted By dmanthree

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06-29-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

I had a bad crash about a year and a half ago and...

I had a bad crash about a year and a half ago and a broken clavicle was part of that event. Got the surgery, and some nice hardware, and all is good. I was extremely lucky in that I got some help and...
06-29-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

The doc told me as much. He said the meniscus...

The doc told me as much. He said the meniscus doesn't get a lot of blood so healing might never happen. Also, this has been going on for three months with zero improvement, so I'm opting for surgery....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,224
Posted By dmanthree

Nope. He was clean, and actually retired because...

Nope. He was clean, and actually retired because he refused to dope. Like he said, they have chemicals that turn donkeys into stallions. Same for Hampsten.
06-28-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

I think you might have provided an explanation of...

I think you might have provided an explanation of what happened to me. When on a walk last March I may have hyperextended the knee when I hit a little pothole in the sidewalk. I "reached" for the...
06-28-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

Heh, heh... I didn't want to go all "soap...

Heh, heh...
I didn't want to go all "soap opera" on this. But yeah, next week, but it's only arthroscopic and will take about 30-45 minutes. Hoping to be back on the bike in a couple of weeks, maybe...
06-28-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

Thanks for all the encouragement! Surgery...

Thanks for all the encouragement! Surgery sometime next week, and then I guess I'll find out how long before I'm back on the bike. Which, due to past "things" is a Tacx Bike Smart trainer. No more...
06-26-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 906
Posted By dmanthree

torn meniscus...shoot.

It never seems to stop. One step forward, another back. Need to have the meniscus repaired, so I'll be on the sidelines for a few weeks. Figures.
06-05-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,078
Posted By dmanthree

Yeah, seems like a Windows platform issue. Zero...

Yeah, seems like a Windows platform issue. Zero issues on my Macbook. Runs slick.
05-21-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,317
Posted By dmanthree

Let's face it: who, IRL, pedals 100% of the time?...

Let's face it: who, IRL, pedals 100% of the time? Nobody. So yeah, let's mimic real life a little better.
05-21-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,317
Posted By dmanthree

I'll have to test that. I've never coasted that...

I'll have to test that. I've never coasted that slow so I'll give it a shot next ride. Interesting...
05-17-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,317
Posted By dmanthree

I use the feature to take short breaks when doing...

I use the feature to take short breaks when doing long downhills. But most of the time I'm pedaling. Just nice that the bike/avatar won't come to a stop when doing so.
05-17-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,317
Posted By dmanthree

Yes, the Garmin/Tacx "Bike Smart" will allow you...

Yes, the Garmin/Tacx "Bike Smart" will allow you to coast when running on AC power. The unit will also function without a power source, but to coast it needs to be plugged in. I have one and it's...
01-19-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,152
Posted By dmanthree

I just updated and will ride it this afternoon....

I just updated and will ride it this afternoon. Curious to see if this is an isolated issue or not.
01-15-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 913
Posted By dmanthree

Get the Snap, and do calisthenics until you can...

Get the Snap, and do calisthenics until you can afford a few weights. Or get a few cinder blocks and make you own?
01-13-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By dmanthree

I use a Wahoo Tickr and it works just fine. No...

I use a Wahoo Tickr and it works just fine. No issues at all using it for a couple of years.
01-10-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By dmanthree

Is it possible to get them to a gyn so they can...

Is it possible to get them to a gyn so they can try one or two? Maybe compare an upright vs recumbent?
01-10-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By dmanthree

It's not on the Bike Smart, either. Just a single...

It's not on the Bike Smart, either. Just a single power reading. I'd like to see it as well, but...
01-04-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,104
Posted By dmanthree

No argument there! In my case it's not the cost,...

No argument there! In my case it's not the cost, but the environment of my riding room. And I have a pretty decent setup for Zwifting, so no rush for any new gear.
01-04-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,104
Posted By dmanthree

For me it's cheaper to use the gear I have rather...

For me it's cheaper to use the gear I have rather than buy more gear. I have a Macbook and a 27" monitor along with some decent speakers. What I have is more than suitable. Also, my riding room isn't...
01-04-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,104
Posted By dmanthree

If that suits your budget and environment, sure....

If that suits your budget and environment, sure. But for some of us it's not an option.
01-02-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,607
Posted By dmanthree

Smile <br /><br />Looks epic. My aging knees won't...

<br /><br />Looks epic. My aging knees won't allow that one! My next "challenge" is to ride Alp d'Huez on Rouvy and then Zwift to compare the results. For no good reason, obviously. But YES, they are...
01-02-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,104
Posted By dmanthree

If you're going to ride indoors a majority of the...

If you're going to ride indoors a majority of the time, you can use a dedicated smart bike and mount a decent tablet on it. I ride a Tacx neo Bike Smart and have used it with a phone, laptop, and...
01-02-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By dmanthree

Zwift tracks calories and reports progress in...

Zwift tracks calories and reports progress in "pizza slices." It also displays the calorie count in the ride summary on their site.
12-25-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,579
Posted By dmanthree

Maybe, but needs to learn to spell "prostate." ...

Maybe, but needs to learn to spell "prostate."

:-P
12-20-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By dmanthree

Even if there was room in the garage, well, just...

Even if there was room in the garage, well, just too cold. 34F in there today so forget it. Basement for me.
12-11-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By dmanthree

My garage is a little crowded and just too cold...

My garage is a little crowded and just too cold now. I'm lucky to have the basement space available. I usually don't turn the heat on since it rarely drops below 50F. I'll start with the two small...
12-11-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By dmanthree

Nope, so I have that 18" Patton fan ready to...

Nope, so I have that 18" Patton fan ready to assist. But the two small fans are nice to hit the face when cranking.
12-09-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By dmanthree

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12-06-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,306
Posted By dmanthree

FWIW, I've run Zwift on a high-end Macbook and a...

FWIW, I've run Zwift on a high-end Macbook and a budget Asus Windows laptop. Yes, the Mac runs better, but, well, based on the price difference it should. But I got by fine on the Asus. I like Macs,...
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