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03-09-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By philbob57

If you're near a bike co-op, you can probably get...

If you're near a bike co-op, you can probably get hands-on guidance there. I read books on maintenance when I started out, but a guy at the U Michigan bike co-op actually showed me how to rebuild a...
02-25-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By philbob57

I've used the Wahoo Blue SC cadence/speed sensor...

I've used the Wahoo Blue SC cadence/speed sensor for 5 years or so without much difficulty. Sometimes - rarely - the sensor rotates and gets too far from one magnet or another, and I lose the data...
02-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,304
Posted By philbob57

I'm not sure how robust these are, but they look...

I'm not sure how robust these are, but they look like guidonnets: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/73145-dia-compe-brake-lever-dc139-set-3374?category=121#attr=
01-16-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 542
Posted By philbob57

I used that stand to build wheels I rode on for...

I used that stand to build wheels I rode on for 25 years. My reco is to pass, because there are now more hub widths than there were when I bought it in 1983. If your hubs work in it, maybe $15.......
12-17-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,428
Posted By philbob57

It's true that we have to break our butts in to...

It's true that we have to break our butts in to fit saddles, but softer saddles tend to compress, so they get hard, often in the worst places, even though they start out soft.

Sitbone width is...
11-26-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By philbob57

On one hand, 2023 was disappointing. OTOH, it was...

On one hand, 2023 was disappointing. OTOH, it was pretty good.

For the 1st time, I lost a lot of riding to illness and reactions to vaxes (8 weeks, at least) and travel (at least 3 weeks), so I...
11-26-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,810
Posted By philbob57

Good luck with the ablation. I've just...

Good luck with the ablation.

I've just started refusing to be surprised by age-related losses. I'm just enjoying the stuff I still can do. I'm pretty bummed that my Thanksgiving dinner was...
11-23-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By philbob57

Some people are gonna be very surprised when they...

Some people are gonna be very surprised when they hit certain ages by the differences between how they performed 10 years earlier compared to how they perform at their new ages..Just sayin'....
11-22-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By philbob57

Some of you are going to be painfully surprised...

Some of you are going to be painfully surprised as you age. At 79, 70 F is now chilly to me. At 60 F, it's base layer, thermal jersey, and windbreaker, and shorts, leggings, and tights on my legs....
11-16-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,295
Posted By philbob57

Last road ride of 2023 yesterday brought me to...

Last road ride of 2023 yesterday brought me to 115 miles in October and November, 1,006 for this year (=/- GPS error :)). Lost about 75 days to illness and travel; very grateful for the miles, since...
11-13-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Today's weather met my requirements - dry, over...

Today's weather met my requirements - dry, over 50, wind under 15 mph. Actually, it was sunny and in the high 50s this morning; wind was 13 from the N or NW, so going out (N for me) was tough and...
11-11-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By philbob57

Re: the Miyata fork - it looks to me like it's...

Re: the Miyata fork - it looks to me like it's bent only a little.
11-08-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,340
Posted By philbob57

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!
11-03-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,810
Posted By philbob57

I don't think the age range for this thread is...

I don't think the age range for this thread is totally right. At 79, I have a lot less energy than I did at 65 and 70, and recovery from injury, illness, and even vaccinations takes a lot longer now...
11-03-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By philbob57

I don't get 'the hard to find parts' idea. It may...

I don't get 'the hard to find parts' idea. It may be hard and/or expensive to find exact replacements for failed parts, and the choice of 27" tires and rims is restricted, but I haven't had any...
10-24-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,862
Posted By philbob57

Rolling hips forward comes naturally to me, but...

Rolling hips forward comes naturally to me, but then I've had more than a little physical therapy due to compression of my L4/L5 disc.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By philbob57

One of the joys of retirement is that one can...

One of the joys of retirement is that one can both sleep late and ride (or do something else that's active) a lot.
10-18-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,734
Posted By philbob57

As a wearer of HAs who uses them while riding, my...

As a wearer of HAs who uses them while riding, my reco is to ask your provider about wearing yours. With my 2015 Phonaks, I was told not to wear them while exercising. I was told wearing my 2019...
10-17-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By philbob57

You'll probably get better results from...

You'll probably get better results from consulting a hand surgeon than from staying off the bike. I've forgotten the cause, but I've had a number of trigger fingers and thumbs. They just kept getting...
10-12-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,796
Posted By philbob57

My biz partner and I had an opportunity to take...

My biz partner and I had an opportunity to take over a bike store. His idea was that we could run it as a bike store and computer repair store. Then I found out he bought high and sold low, and he...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,914
Posted By philbob57

I like pinned flats exactly because I can change...

I like pinned flats exactly because I can change foot position. I often have knee pain due to arthritis; usually I can find a pain-free position bu moving my foot around.
10-04-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,726
Posted By philbob57

Brooks was already an old company in the 1930s....

Brooks was already an old company in the 1930s. From Brooks' website:
10-02-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,883
Posted By philbob57

Thanks for the photos. Maybe next year ....

Thanks for the photos.

Maybe next year ....
10-01-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,254
Posted By philbob57

Pedantry? What happens when someone starts typing...

Pedantry? What happens when someone starts typing 'brex' for brakes? After all, 'x'='ks', and 'e' in some languages is pronounced like the 'a' in 'brakes'. What happens when a 'brake' breaks, and a...
09-30-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,315
Posted By philbob57

150, just over half of my goal. That's pretty...

150, just over half of my goal. That's pretty good, since I lost 11 days of riding to a trip and 3 days to a strong reaction to the RSV vax.

October goal: 109 miles, to bring me just over 1,000...
09-28-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 769
Posted By philbob57

The last police auction I attended wasn't a...

The last police auction I attended wasn't a source of bargains, because the police hired a skilled auctioneer who got really good prices from the crowd. I left in disgust when I saw people paying 90%...
09-18-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,090
Posted By philbob57

My bet is that a lot of stuff on 'zon comes from...

My bet is that a lot of stuff on 'zon comes from aliexpress sellers. I have a 'Baleaf' wind jacket with zip-on arms from 'zon. It's pretty well made. Sewing looks good, no loose threads, self-healing...
09-15-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,859
Posted By philbob57

Who should win the Vuelta is a difficult moral...

Who should win the Vuelta is a difficult moral question IMO. OOH, both Vingo and Roglic could be ahead of Sepp if they pushed their advantages. Also, it's really something for someone to win 2 GTs in...
09-15-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 917
Posted By philbob57

Another great place for TA chain rings is...

Another great place for TA chain rings is...
09-10-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,115
Posted By philbob57

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells...

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells Campagnolo copies for $19.

Yeah, I know this is a zombie thread, but it's a topic that's current for some people....
09-09-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By philbob57

On one hand, these ...um... alterations to the...

On one hand, these ...um... alterations to the road surface may be helpful, especially since they often go along with posted signs that say something like, 'Bicycles may take full lane.' OTOH, they...
09-05-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By philbob57

Some people claim petroleum jelly can clog pores,...

Some people claim petroleum jelly can clog pores, which doesn't seem like a Good Thing. Chafing implies friction, though. How are you getting friction under your sit-bones? If your sit-bones are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By philbob57

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel...

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel and steel rimmed-wheels. After riding it for several years, I upgraded to a used bike with 3 straight gauge Reynolds 531 tubes and sew-up rims (which...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,919
Posted By philbob57

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a...

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a brand-name model. Wellgo, Crank Bros, DMR, Race Face, VP ... I've forgotten the many brands with good reps.

One distinguishing factor is the length...
09-03-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,397
Posted By philbob57

Roadwearier, The brake shoes on the Medici...

Roadwearier,

The brake shoes on the Medici probably need replacement. I now run Kool-Stop Eagle Claw 2s on my Superbes, and the braking is good enough - high stopping power, easy to modulate, $18...
09-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an...

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an almond croissant Wednesday at 12.5 miles, ate an apple today. Performed better today. The croissant tasted a little sweeter, though. :) Today was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Posted By philbob57

I've bought a number of things from them:...

I've bought a number of things from them: refurbed Garmin 820; 3 tires, saddle, and ?. The Garmin 820 failed after 11+ months, and they gave me full credit and a slight discount on a 530. They're a...
08-31-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,357
Posted By philbob57

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a...

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a week. Last year I rode 140 miles with my son and 10 with son and GS. GS is a year older now, and we couldn't leave him at home ... and we rode 40...
08-30-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,766
Posted By philbob57

Some saddles are designed to be tilted down,...

Some saddles are designed to be tilted down, Selle SMP, for example, specifies setting the saddle level initially but states a rider might prefer a tilt in the range of +10/-25 degrees. 'Always flat'...
08-29-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By philbob57

Want Trade or buy 80-90 mm long Technomic stem....

Want Trade or buy 80-90 mm long Technomic stem. Will trade for 110 mm long Technomic stem that will probably polish beautifully. My stem doesn't have the handlebar binder bolt, so the trade I propose...
08-28-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS...

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS last week. Very difficult, since GS has NO concept of pacing. Sometimes 10 mph was too fast for him; sometimes 15 mph wasn't fast enough. At one...
08-23-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man,...

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man, GS is hard to bike with! They keep changing speeds, and I find it hard to adjust. At 13, he rides a 22" bike; I ride a 21". Hot and humid, and...
08-22-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By philbob57

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I...

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I could type out a 'thank you'....

This is a much more convenient format than the official site. Putting all this info in one place will make...
08-22-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,047
Posted By philbob57

To make the out-front mount that comes with the...

To make the out-front mount that comes with the Edge 530 fit my 50 year old bike, I wrapped 1-2 layers of cotton h'bar tape around my bars and used the thick spacer. IIRC, the thick spacer alone...
08-22-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,482
Posted By philbob57

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete....

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete. There's a whole personality inside me that's still 22 or 23, and monopolizes my thinking. Meanwhile, my back is aching from a road trip I just came back...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,260
Posted By philbob57

Retired. The time I have. It's the energy that I...

Retired. The time I have. It's the energy that I have trouble with.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 932,354
Posted By philbob57

I see 2-buck tubes, only they're 6 bucks with...

I see 2-buck tubes, only they're 6 bucks with shipping. Maybe they ship multiples for the same $4 shipping charge ... not worth my time to verify....
08-21-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By philbob57

What kind of riding do you do - distance,...

What kind of riding do you do - distance, hills/flat/in between, speed, cadence? How many miles or hours/week? How many days a week do you ride? You MUST break your body in to riding.

For figuring...
08-21-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,482
Posted By philbob57

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!
08-21-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By philbob57

My next HRM will be usable for HRV reporting....

My next HRM will be usable for HRV reporting. Wahoo doesn't list that capability for their TickRs. I know the TickR Fit won't measure HRV.
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