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03-14-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,599
Posted By canklecat

I noticed a little more difference in crank...

I noticed a little more difference in crank length when I was "younger" (late 50s-early 60s) and only cycled for exercise. My various bikes have cranks from 170 and 172.5 through 175. For awhile I...
03-14-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By canklecat

Same results I've seen from other quickie...

Same results I've seen from other quickie estimates. All wrong in my case. I've always been limited in VO2 max by lung scarring from childhood bouts with pneumonia and tuberculosis, and a minor heart...
03-14-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By canklecat

I used to be somewhat competitive on, and...

I used to be somewhat competitive on, and motivated by, Strava, especially following guys my age in friendly rivalry. Even snagged a few all time top tens regardless of age on some tough segments....
03-14-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By canklecat

That slow flexion/extension full range technique...

That slow flexion/extension full range technique is what I've been trying for a few years. Works pretty well.

I used to do full pushups, including feet up/head down pushups during my usual 5-7...
03-13-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By canklecat

I've tried Voltaren and generic diclofenac twice,...

I've tried Voltaren and generic diclofenac twice, in 2018 after I was hit by a car (broken and dislocated shoulder, re-injured neck which was first broken in 2001), and recently for recurring neck,...
03-13-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 278
Posted By canklecat

A few years ago another BF member, Timothy H,...

A few years ago another BF member, Timothy H, posted photos of his Light & Motion headlight (one of the Urban series, I think) mounted upside down and under his bike computer. Search his name and the...
03-13-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 180
Posted By canklecat

I had a pedal type air pump for our rural place...

I had a pedal type air pump for our rural place years ago -- lever type stomp pedal, not rotating, sorta like the footswitches on dictation machines and other devices. I got it for occasions when the...
03-13-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,221
Posted By canklecat

Fair enough. I should have mentioned my...

Fair enough. I should have mentioned my experience was biased by a serious shoulder injury in 2018 that took a year to fully heal (I was hit by a car in May 2018, with a broken support bone and grade...
03-07-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,221
Posted By canklecat

Topeak RaceRocket HP and the longer HPX. No...

Topeak RaceRocket HP and the longer HPX. No problems after several years of use -- including many inflations on the road for my own bike and other folks in a group ride.

The Topeaks have, by far,...
03-07-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,574
Posted By canklecat

While not quite no-carb, white potatoes are high...

While not quite no-carb, white potatoes are high glycemic index without resorting to sugary snacks. A bag of chips at the convenience store is a reasonable alternative to donuts, etc., if you're...
03-07-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By canklecat

Nah, it wasn't original. The previous owner had...

Nah, it wasn't original. The previous owner had converted it to a triathlon bike, some brand of aero rims, clip-on aero bars, etc. Another BF member bought it for the wheels, tri-bar and Dura Ace...
03-06-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By canklecat

My advice: Don't do it. Of all the things not to...

My advice: Don't do it. Of all the things not to do on a bike, do not operate downtube shifters while standing the most. Just think of the expensive dental work, pug nose and concussion -- if you're...
03-05-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By canklecat

You're right. Smack dab at 2:04. Even with the...

You're right. Smack dab at 2:04. Even with the fuzzy video quality it's easy to see he's already out of the saddle -- maybe just barely on the nose -- then reach down right at the 2:04 just as he's...
02-15-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,568
Posted By canklecat

My old Cycleops dumb trainer definitely feels...

My old Cycleops dumb trainer definitely feels harder and the wheel sensor based speed doesn't correspond with the effort. I'm laboring to maintain 15 mph on the trainer, which would be closer to 18...
02-14-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By canklecat

Nope. At the time I was jogging more than...

Nope. At the time I was jogging more than cycling, but worsening hip pain forced me to curtail that too.

I might try the nearby gym and use their stepper and elliptical machines.

And I'm still...
02-05-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By canklecat

I began worrying about my BP last summer when it...

I began worrying about my BP last summer when it suddenly began spiking to 160/90+ erratically, no apparent reason. Then it would settle back to normal later that day or the next day. In the past...
02-04-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,691
Posted By canklecat

Doc, I'd like to suggest TRT for them gains, but...

Doc, I'd like to suggest TRT for them gains, but after nearly two months I can't say I've noticed any difference. Although I was coming from a deficit so maybe it'll take longer at my age to notice...
02-04-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,051
Posted By canklecat

I appreciate Chris Horner for his insight into...

I appreciate Chris Horner for his insight into how the pro game is played, and his enthusiasm. But when it comes to training, diet, etc., I think Chris Horner is basically talking about what worked...
02-04-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 887
Posted By canklecat

I wouldn't depend too much on reflectors. I have...

I wouldn't depend too much on reflectors. I have 'em on some tires but I still prefer to add some lights. In my area driver compliance with traffic safety and just simple common courtesy has...
02-04-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 887
Posted By canklecat

Yup, I found the Cateye brand white spoke LED a...

Yup, I found the Cateye brand white spoke LED a bit distracting on the front wheel, so I moved it to the back wheel. The pair of lights on the same wheel balanced it.

I've ridden alongside several...
01-30-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,223
Posted By canklecat

I haven't tried the Hypershot but my Cygolite...

I haven't tried the Hypershot but my Cygolite Hotshot SL-50 and 150 will run and charge simultaneously from an external USB battery and cable. My SL-50 won't hold a charge anymore but I can still use...
01-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,223
Posted By canklecat

Pick any light you like that can be run and...

Pick any light you like that can be run and charged simultaneously via a USB battery and cable.

My old 2017 era Cygolite SL-50 Hotshot won't hold a charge anymore, but it'll run off a USB battery...
01-30-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 887
Posted By canklecat

I've done a lot of night rides, solo and groups,...

I've done a lot of night rides, solo and groups, and by far the best to-be-seen lights are spoke/wheel mounted LEDs. Nothing else comes close. When I've been in a car at night watching for cyclists...
11-09-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By canklecat

Oh, you have no idea. ...

Oh, you have no idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3XPuS9Byvg
11-06-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By canklecat

I'm not in the mood for unfunny comics that...

I'm not in the mood for unfunny comics that "other" cyclists as if we're a subhuman class and fair game comparable to deer and other roadkill critters.

On my past two rides on very quite, lightly...
11-06-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By canklecat

I've seen dozens of clever, edgy web comics done...

I've seen dozens of clever, edgy web comics done in both familiar art styles with a twist, and in unique styles.

Pearls Before Swine has never been guilty of any of those qualities. Stephan Pastis...
10-28-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,967
Posted By canklecat

Yup, competitive road cycling is a whole nuther...

Yup, competitive road cycling is a whole nuther game, especially sprints, time trials and mountain stages. Lance Armstrong ripped his foot out of the pedals twice that I can think of -- once on a...
10-28-23, 02:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,804
Posted By canklecat

GCN have done a few comparisons between foot...

GCN have done a few comparisons between foot retention and flat/platform pedals and never shown any significant differences between the two in road and lab tests.

On fast road bike rides clipless...
10-28-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,967
Posted By canklecat

I prefer flat pedals for city and casual group...

I prefer flat pedals for city and casual group rides and errands, clipless for road bike rides with few stops.

In group rides in the city with lots of stops I've seen several experienced cyclists...
10-28-23, 02:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,377
Posted By canklecat

For awhile I carried a small, thin Olympus...

For awhile I carried a small, thin Olympus waterproof Tough Cam. I misplaced the charger a couple of years ago and haven't carried it since then. But it was much handier than any phone camera. Phones...
10-25-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,201
Posted By canklecat

I still have many film cameras, from a 1950s Agfa...

I still have many film cameras, from a 1950s Agfa 6x6cm folder I restored myself through the Nikon F3HP and FM2N I last used before digital. I'll probably sell most of it soon. Chronic neck pain from...
10-14-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By canklecat

Thanks. I'm checking Velobase. Looks like there...

Thanks. I'm checking Velobase. Looks like there are separate categories for Sakae/Ringyu and Suntour SR, haven't found the specific item but the listed BB's probably are the same.
10-14-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By canklecat

abdon , any idea what the spindle size is?

abdon , any idea what the spindle size is?
10-13-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,711
Posted By canklecat

You both misspelled Duane Allman (although I...

You both misspelled Duane Allman (although I think he used an SG only for slide in open E).
10-11-23, 01:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 732
Posted By canklecat

Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau both offer deep...

Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau both offer deep discounts and clearance sales pretty often, both on their websites and through Amazon. I've had good luck with some off-brand shorts and bibs through...
10-06-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,653
Posted By canklecat

Phone, ID and keys stay on my person, always....

Phone, ID and keys stay on my person, always. I've been hit by cars more than once and know it's easy to get separated from our bike, especially if we're unconscious.

Last time I was hit by a car,...
10-06-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,306
Posted By canklecat

As that essay speculates, over time hyperbole was...

As that essay speculates, over time hyperbole was taken as fact and repeated, often applied incorrectly to the wrong components.

Recently I'm seeing younger riders refer to ordinary downtube...
10-04-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By canklecat

Planet Bike, Bontrager, Portland and a few others...

Planet Bike, Bontrager, Portland and a few others make (or made) inexpensive, very good and long lasting rack mount taillights that used AA and AAA batteries. I still have one or two for my early...
10-03-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,370
Posted By canklecat

That's another reason I'm not waxing the chain on...

That's another reason I'm not waxing the chain on my Diamondback Podium with Dura Ace stuff. I don't want to break the Shimano chain for hot wax dipping. That was easy with my other bikes with KMC...
10-03-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,005
Posted By canklecat

Go for it, but be sure you have good medical...

Go for it, but be sure you have good medical insurance and, if appropriate, income replacement insurance in case of injuries from crashing or simply from overuse of aging body parts. And consider the...
10-03-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,433
Posted By canklecat

I have a set of the wire bead Conti Contact Speed...

I have a set of the wire bead Conti Contact Speed II in 700x32 on one hybrid. They're fine for all weather, most terrain casual riding on that bike.They're surprisingly grippy in wet despite having...
10-01-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,370
Posted By canklecat

I used paraffin for a couple of years, around...

I used paraffin for a couple of years, around 2017-2019, on my road bikes. Worked great. But I misplaced my Li'l Dipper crockpot in early 2020 and never got around to using paraffin again.

Main...
09-08-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,266
Posted By canklecat

Speaking for myself, yeah, at 65 I usually need a...

Speaking for myself, yeah, at 65 I usually need a recovery or full rest day after any HIIT session, unless we're talking a short 15-20 minute Tabata session at most. I do that kind of session only a...
09-06-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,579
Posted By canklecat

A few years ago I saw a 70-something y/o fellow...

A few years ago I saw a 70-something y/o fellow who had Delta brakes on his Italian bike with all Campagnolo components. I don't recall the frame/maker now but it was an impressive ride. He said the...
09-06-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By canklecat

Nice haul. I have that same Selle Italia Q-Bik...

Nice haul. I have that same Selle Italia Q-Bik saddle on my Centurion Ironman. Very comfy, without looking like a comfort saddle -- sorta tri-style. Durable too. I've had it for years and it looks...
08-31-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,225
Posted By canklecat

That's a new one, to me. I've broken ribs...

That's a new one, to me. I've broken ribs crashing bikes, motorcycles, boxing, but -- so far -- never while repairing a bike. But with age and experience, anything's possible.

I didn't even...
08-31-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 919
Posted By canklecat

Might be time for an ortho and neuro exam,...

Might be time for an ortho and neuro exam, including CT scan and/or MRI to find the problem. That's what I did.

A few years ago neck pain from multiple injuries over many years got so bad I could...
08-29-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,771
Posted By canklecat

All of the above: melatonin, diphenhydramine...

All of the above: melatonin, diphenhydramine (Benadryl), CBD. Also valerian root, ashwaganda, some other herbs.

Melatonin is naturally produced in the human body but tends to be less effective...
08-29-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,754
Posted By canklecat

Outbound or NiteRider Lumina Dual 1800. I hardly...

Outbound or NiteRider Lumina Dual 1800. I hardly use my single LED flashlight-type headlights anymore, other than as a backup for the Lumina Dual 1800 in case I'm out longer than 4-5 hours. On dark...
08-28-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By canklecat

That's some Ben Lawee era Univega splattertastic...

That's some Ben Lawee era Univega splattertastic styling, on steroids.
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