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Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Per my comments with Big John above, I'll be...

Per my comments with Big John above, I'll be giving that a try tonight.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I have Shimano 9s and 10s wheels on hand, but my...

I have Shimano 9s and 10s wheels on hand, but my Campy wheel is 11s. Sticking a Shimano wheel in, and dialing the derailleur adjustment for just 1 gear will at least help me narrow the possibilities.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Not yet. This is my only Campy bike, but I...

Not yet. This is my only Campy bike, but I should be able to drop a Shimano wheel in and get the chain aligned well enough to verify if it's hub or BB related. Good suggestion.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I dunno, either. That's the problem. I'm a...

I dunno, either. That's the problem. I'm a decent bike mechanic, and there are few tasks that I can't handle myself. This one has me stumped.

The noise only happens when the pedals are turning....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

No. The timing of the sound is significantly...

No. The timing of the sound is significantly irregular.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

The wheels are Enve 3.4s. The noise happens even...

The wheels are Enve 3.4s. The noise happens even when the bike is in a workstand with no pressure on the rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Back to work after being down-and-out with COVID...

Back to work after being down-and-out with COVID last week. A couple of really rough days, but doing much better since. Energy level is still down a bit, and I'm left with a lingering deep...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Damnit! I got the 'Rona. :mad: At home...

Damnit! I got the 'Rona. :mad: At home feeling awful, and bummed that my recent fitness improvements are going to be slipping away.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Speedplays on my road bikes. No flippin'...

Speedplays on my road bikes. No flippin' flipping required. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I feel like being connected helps me on technical...

I feel like being connected helps me on technical stuff. That said, I walk a lot more stuff than I used to.

From what I read on the MTBR forum, Five Tens are over-rated. I don't have any...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I rode this down 6 miles of mixed singletrack and...

I rode this down 6 miles of mixed singletrack and road descent at a pretty quick pace. Nothing significantly harsh, however.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Not being connected to my bike is weird to me. ...

Not being connected to my bike is weird to me. That said, there are plenty of people who prefer flats on the MTB.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

The right answer is always buying another bike....

The right answer is always buying another bike. ;)

Reducing rotational weight, especially at the perimeter of your wheels, is the best place to lose weight...as long as it isn't costing you a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Before I rode on Saturday, I did what bampilot06...

Before I rode on Saturday, I did what bampilot06 was talking about last week with tipping his levers inwards (ala Remco, etc.) just to give it a try. I have to say, I think I like it. It creates a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Lighter wheels/tires definitely make a difference...

Lighter wheels/tires definitely make a difference for climbing. I'm running 2.25s tubeless on my hardtail, and they're plenty for me, but I'm a wheels-on-the-ground kind of rider who tends to look...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

My wheels are 24F/28R, 23mm internal. At ~1300g,...

My wheels are 24F/28R, 23mm internal. At ~1300g, they are lighter than the Enve 3.4s on my road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I used all 4 words before I found the right one.

I used all 4 words before I found the right one.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Broke a spoke on my MTB yesterday. I'm pretty...

Broke a spoke on my MTB yesterday. I'm pretty sure it was impact from a rock that was bouncing along the fireroad descent we were on. It's a bummer, but I'm REALLY impressed with these Stan's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

6/6 for me. The first 3 letters have too many...

6/6 for me. The first 3 letters have too many variations.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Similarly I started with just a timer and loud...

Similarly I started with just a timer and loud music, then Zwift with a dumb trainer, then a smart trainer. I think my longest Zwift ride is about 2 hours. Usually I'm working in a smaller time...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Most of my Zwift rides are with the C-bot (2.5...

Most of my Zwift rides are with the C-bot (2.5 w/kg) which is a nice tempo effort level for me. When I'm feeling decent, I will usually end up in a splinter group off the front working at 2.7+. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

After Zwift, I can't imagine using a stationary...

After Zwift, I can't imagine using a stationary trainer without the visual component, even for just a short interval session.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

My preference is for group road rides, but I will...

My preference is for group road rides, but I will often prefer Zwift over riding solo on the road. The interaction with other riders in real time - even in a virtual world - is more motivational for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Insufficient cable tension is also a possibility.

Insufficient cable tension is also a possibility.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

A happy wife is a good thing! Very nice bike. I...

A happy wife is a good thing! Very nice bike. I like that blue.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Nice. It's been a while since I've done better...

Nice. It's been a while since I've done better than 3/6. 5/6 today.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

There are a couple of places on El P that I walk...

There are a couple of places on El P that I walk these days. I haven't been on Burton in 20 years, but I've seen a couple of relatively recent videos that paint pretty clear picture that I should...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

El Prieto is technically demanding, for sure, and...

El Prieto is technically demanding, for sure, and has places that can bite you hard if you make a mistake. It's nastier now than it was 20 years ago. Ken Burton is too exposed for my comfort level...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

There are a few benches at Brown Saddle. My...

There are a few benches at Brown Saddle. My ride... https://www.strava.com/activities/7877791754
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I got on my MTB at about 5:00 yesterday, and did...

I got on my MTB at about 5:00 yesterday, and did the climb up to Brown Saddle from JPL. This time of year, most of the climb is in the shade. It was pretty warm, but tolerable.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Wordle 466 5/6. Meh.

Wordle 466 5/6. Meh.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

If the bra is by the foot, activities might be...

If the bra is by the foot, activities might be headed in a very enjoyable direction.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

One of the most important factors in being a...

One of the most important factors in being a skilled pack rider is being aware of how your actions effect the people around you, especially the rider immediately behind you. It sounds like Paul...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I use a rectangular soft case that is a nice fit...

I use a rectangular soft case that is a nice fit in my center pocket. I don't notice it at all when I'm riding. Left pocket for phone. Right pocket for snacks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I find them only slightly more tolerable than the...

I find them only slightly more tolerable than the previously mentioned bags. On the road bike, everything goes in my jersey pockets.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I find those bags to be as repulsive in...

I find those bags to be as repulsive in appearance as the trendy handlebar burrito bags.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Last Monday, on the night before my daughter and...

Last Monday, on the night before my daughter and I headed out for the drive to the University of Oregon, we discussed bringing the townie bike I had spent the last couple of weeks putting together...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

This is our 3rd trip to the campus this year, and...

This is our 3rd trip to the campus this year, and we’ve been a couple of times before that. Oregon has been Maddie’s favorite college since she was 9. The only thing not happy about her going to UO...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Current status: Kid is driving us - and her car...

Current status: Kid is driving us - and her car packed with stuff - from So Cal to Eugene, OR. We will be spending the night a little past half way (Redding, CA), and finish the drive tomorrow....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Same net result, but considering I had all but...

Same net result, but considering I had all but the 4th letter on the 2nd guess, getting 5/6 was pretty irritating. Total guess because I had never heard/read that word before.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

:( Condolences for family and friends.

:( Condolences for family and friends.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

One of my very favorite McCartney bass lines... ...

One of my very favorite McCartney bass lines...
https://youtu.be/cK5G8fPmWeA
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Meh. I'm not that emotionally invested to be...

Meh. I'm not that emotionally invested to be offended by an occasional loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I was, recently. I couldn't find what I needed,...

I was, recently. I couldn't find what I needed, so I ended up with a new steel fork. This was part of my build for my daughter's college "townie" bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Led's cousin.

Led's cousin.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Me, too. Exactly. I had all but the middle...

Me, too. Exactly. I had all but the middle letter on guess 3. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Hotdogs can sing? I had no idea.

Hotdogs can sing? I had no idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I am careful not to ask too many questions about...

I am careful not to ask too many questions about a man and his kilt. I do not want to be surprised by a swinging shillelagh. This particular kilt-clad gentleman seemed to be quite fit and strong, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

Last night, while grinding up a local climb on my...

Last night, while grinding up a local climb on my MTB, I passed a guy wearing a kilt. To complete the package of resplendent manliness, his machine was a fully-rigid singlespeed.

At the top of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 156,366
Posted By Eric F

I used to use a mini saddle bag for tube/tools,...

I used to use a mini saddle bag for tube/tools, and just stuck it in my middle jersey pocket, but the zipper finally failed (it was 20+ years old). I replaced it with one of these......
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