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03-07-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,320
Posted By TennBent

I used to play the pipes. My wife hates them, as...

I used to play the pipes. My wife hates them, as well. Therefore, I couldn't play if she was around unless it was on the practice chanter or some smallpipes behind a closed door. I finally just gave...
02-21-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,150
Posted By TennBent

That is my biggest question. I read the Cleveland...

That is my biggest question. I read the Cleveland link and watched the accompanying video. He states that too much niacin is bad for you. In fact, he even seems to be implying that the foods we buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 707
Posted By TennBent

This has been my experience with their shorts....

This has been my experience with their shorts. Disclaimer: I'm not rail thin but I'm not large, either (5'10" and 170 lb.). When I decided to purchase them, I read where everyone said to size up...
01-01-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,148
Posted By TennBent

I added a smart trainer to my upstairs home gym...

I added a smart trainer to my upstairs home gym area just over four years ago and have had no problem with any odors. I use the other equipment twice a week and during the Winter, I use the trainer...
11-30-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,578
Posted By TennBent

Indeed, it is. I was a COBOL programmer for 18...

Indeed, it is. I was a COBOL programmer for 18 years until the economy crashed in 2008. After that, it died off in my region of the country. However, there are still quite a few COBOL job listings...
11-16-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,596
Posted By TennBent

I know the video you're talking about. That's...

I know the video you're talking about. That's Mitch Boyer. He got the 42mm set and I got the 50mm. That video is the one that got me thinking about the Scribes in the first place. So far, I really...
11-15-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,502
Posted By TennBent

I have used sun sleeves for many years without...

I have used sun sleeves for many years without issue. I live in Middle Tennessee and have never felt too warm but YMMV. While their cooling effects do work best in low humidity situations, they still...
11-15-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,596
Posted By TennBent

Hey, I have the same bike and I am also 61! Great...

Hey, I have the same bike and I am also 61! Great minds think alike. You can see mine back up in post 3439. I bought it a little over a year ago and I'm really liking it. I love disc brakes but I do...
10-31-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,081
Posted By TennBent

I have had mine for about 8 years now. I don't...

I have had mine for about 8 years now. I don't use it as much as I did the first couple of years but I still use it as a warm-up for my Bowflex workouts. It lays down right behind my bike.
...
10-31-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,081
Posted By TennBent

They have all that. It just depends on the level...

They have all that. It just depends on the level you desire. Here is the link: https://www.waterrower.com/us/digital
10-31-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,081
Posted By TennBent

Hey, another WaterRower owner! My workout room...

Hey, another WaterRower owner! My workout room isn't as large as yours and is also cluttered with leftover furniture but I do manage to fit a Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE along with the WaterRower and my...
10-26-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,596
Posted By TennBent

My 2022 BMC Roadmachine THREE with Scribe 50mm...

My 2022 BMC Roadmachine THREE with Scribe 50mm wheels.

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08-14-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,025
Posted By TennBent

I had been wanting to do something with my bike...

I had been wanting to do something with my bike but was unsure of what direction I wanted to go. In the end, I decided to go with a Swiss theme since my bike is a BMC and my favorite musical group is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By TennBent

I'll second this suggestion. My sit bones are...

I'll second this suggestion. My sit bones are about 107mm. I had tried multiple saddles, most of which were in the 143mm range and they all had problems. I saw a bike fitting video where he mentioned...
06-26-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By TennBent

Based on this thread, I downloaded this a few...

Based on this thread, I downloaded this a few days ago. I used it yesterday for a recovery ride just to see how it was and I am impressed. I rode the Coastal Loop then turned around and rode it in...
03-29-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,286
Posted By TennBent

Welcome to the club. Like you, I typically avoid...

Welcome to the club. Like you, I typically avoid the jungle simply because I don't care for it. However, a while back, I decided to try an experiment. I purchased a gravel bike thinking it would be...
03-21-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,208
Posted By TennBent

Yes, I do. I won't ride without them anymore....

Yes, I do. I won't ride without them anymore. While they won't eliminate all of the wind noise(even the company doesn't claim this), they do reduce it substantially. For me, the difference was quite...
01-27-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,523
Posted By TennBent

I use a Tacx Neo 2T and had issues when I rode...

I use a Tacx Neo 2T and had issues when I rode yesterday. I joined in on a Robo pacer ride: Miguel doing Watopia's Waistband. Riding in the large group kept my brain occupied for a while before I...
11-05-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By TennBent

I don't know the extent of your hip issues and I...

I don't know the extent of your hip issues and I don't have any myself but here is what I do. While facing the bike from the left side and somewhat toward the front, I clip in to the left pedal. As I...
10-12-22, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,482
Posted By TennBent

You're not the only one. I purchased an RVR-315...

You're not the only one. I purchased an RVR-315 during the sale earlier this year and it is paired with an Edge 830 that was also purchased at the same time. After turning it on and before starting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

I have a Garmin and it is a nice feature. What I...

I have a Garmin and it is a nice feature. What I like even better is that, at least with the Garmin, you can see the remaining battery levels in all three batteries. This will be especially helpful...
08-24-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,281
Posted By TennBent

I'm glad this thread has been bumped because it...

I'm glad this thread has been bumped because it made me realize something.

After experiencing the initial gains, I seem to have plateaued or possibly even regressed a bit. Now that the thread has...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

My, oh my, it certainly does look fine! I...

My, oh my, it certainly does look fine!

I took mine out on our Saturday club ride and was pretty impressed. All I have done for now is adjust seat height and tilt. It fits me well enough to get me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

Okay, let's try this again. I got the bike back...

Okay, let's try this again. I got the bike back from the shop yesterday and everything is as it should be. In addition to the other problems with the bike, they found that the rear derailleur hanger...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,368
Posted By TennBent

Wow, I'm glad this thread was started. I just...

Wow, I'm glad this thread was started. I just took delivery of a new bike yesterday that came with the new Ultegra Di2 semi-wireless system. It's my first foray into Di2 and I was trying to think of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

Okay. To satisfy people's curiosity, it is Erik's...

Okay. To satisfy people's curiosity, it is Erik's Bike Shop based in Minneapolis. Funny how the guy told me that they never suggest that anyone try to reassemble the bike and yet, here is the copied...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

Update of sorts, along with a major venting. I...

Update of sorts, along with a major venting. I was hoping to post a pic today as I received the bike yesterday. However, the bike is now in the hands of my local shop to actually get it up and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

Well, I already had it spent in my mind so may as...

Well, I already had it spent in my mind so may as well do it for real. I've been eagerly awaiting one of these since the local shop owner discussed BMC bikes in general and the Di2 specifically. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 07:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

I'm coming back to update my previous post. It...

I'm coming back to update my previous post. It had been a while so, for giggles, I decided to do a search for BMC Roadmachine THREE for sale. Well, I'll be ding-danged. I actually got a hit. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,722
Posted By TennBent

Great looking bike! That's the same one I've been...

Great looking bike! That's the same one I've been after for several months now. My local shop is a BMC dealer and I put in a request for a Roadmachine THREE earlier this year. He told me that he...
07-11-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,208
Posted By TennBent

I recently purchased a set of the Cat-Ears due to...

I recently purchased a set of the Cat-Ears due to the threads here on BF. While they recommend the thick, furry ones for hearing aid wearers (that's me), they don't recommend them for hot, humid...
Forum: Recumbent
05-08-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,742
Posted By TennBent

To me, it appears to be an old Organic Engines...

To me, it appears to be an old Organic Engines Troika tandem except that it has been modified to have all of the drivetrain on the right side. Look at this photo here:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,507
Posted By TennBent

That paint job is absolutely phenomenal! What a...

That paint job is absolutely phenomenal! What a gorgeous frame! Please, do post photos of the completed bike.
04-24-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,281
Posted By TennBent

Since this thread has popped back up, I'll chime...

Since this thread has popped back up, I'll chime in again.

I eventually finished my capsules and am now on the powder from Nutricost. Taking 2 grams per day although I think I should go for 3 on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,065
Posted By TennBent

While the idea behind these seems interesting,...

While the idea behind these seems interesting, the reviews on the Zenni website say otherwise. The folks who bought them for cycling say that the glasses just don't work for that application and...
02-27-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,281
Posted By TennBent

Another quick report: Yesterday, I decided it was...

Another quick report: Yesterday, I decided it was time to climb again and did the Road to Sky route. While my legs felt better at the start than they have lately, I waited until the start line of the...
Forum: Recumbent
02-24-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,289
Posted By TennBent

Performers are actually good bikes. Many folks on...

Performers are actually good bikes. Many folks on BROL over the years, myself included, have owned one or more. I had a Performer Saki which was pretty much one of their high racers except it was a...
Forum: Recumbent
02-14-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,273
Posted By TennBent

I just got around to doing this and - WOW! That...

I just got around to doing this and - WOW! That was certainly eye-opening.
Forum: Recumbent
02-13-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,273
Posted By TennBent

Well, at around 6 a.m. today, I got in for the...

Well, at around 6 a.m. today, I got in for the first time in about a month. The site was actually working without any hitches - until it wasn't. I made it about 5-10 minutes. As I was perusing...
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,273
Posted By TennBent

Phew, I was afraid it was me. :lol: I left the...

Phew, I was afraid it was me. :lol: I left the dark side last year after 22 years of 'bent riding. In fact, there were a few of us that went back to uprights last year. Maybe it was just a cumulative...
01-31-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,281
Posted By TennBent

Okay, I have been using HMB for about 1.5 months...

Okay, I have been using HMB for about 1.5 months now so I will relate my experience, so far. In the first few days, my legs felt much more refreshed than usual. They didn't have that lingering tired...
12-08-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,281
Posted By TennBent

Thanks for starting this thread. I'm only 59 but...

Thanks for starting this thread. I'm only 59 but I have noticed drop-offs in performance and recovery over the last couple of years. When Zwifting, I find that trying for a PR on the Alpe du Zwift or...
12-06-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,446
Posted By TennBent

I'm Level 29. When I started back into Zwift a...

I'm Level 29. When I started back into Zwift a few weeks ago, I had about 5 million drops so I made my second frame purchase ever - the Cervelo S5 2020. I had already earned the Tron bike and the...
12-06-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By TennBent

I'm on a homebuilt that a friend recently helped...

I'm on a homebuilt that a friend recently helped me with. It looks nice but it's certainly nothing fancy as it uses hinges for the rocking motion and tennis balls for resistance. I am liking it, so...
11-10-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,443
Posted By TennBent

I got tired of doing rollouts so I switched to...

I got tired of doing rollouts so I switched to the old tried and true: Circumference = pi x diameter.

With the bike in a vertical position, measure straight up from the floor to the center of your...
Forum: Recumbent
09-26-07, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,509
Posted By TennBent

Be careful...

You are quite correct. There is NO adjustment at all. I have ridden that bike. It is, of course, too long for me; I was just trying it out. Please re-read all of the posts in that BROL thread,...
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