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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,960
Posted By VegasJen

It is bizarre how many miles of arrow-straight...

It is bizarre how many miles of arrow-straight road we have here in Nevada. That picture could be any number of places in the state. Just miles and miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,960
Posted By VegasJen

Not sure about where you are but here in rural...

Not sure about where you are but here in rural Nevada, there are huge swaths of land that are truly "open range". Earlier this year, my mom and I did a graduation tour through the southern part of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, that's the plan. Once a month I'm going to...

Ya, that's the plan. Once a month I'm going to do a longer ride, like 50-60 miles. Another member was kind enough to gift me a HR monitor, which I wore for that ride. I stayed pretty consistently...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By VegasJen

What a difference 20 miles makes.

I'm pretty used to riding 20-30 miles training rides, with a few ~35 mile rides sprinkled in on occasion. I don't really consider myself a "cyclist" like many of you consider yourselves. I enjoy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,960
Posted By VegasJen

Do you have any weird riding habits?

I'm a little OCD about certain things. Nothing that would actually benefit me, just weird stuff. One of those things is I don't like to cross my path. By that I mean I don't like going back over a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

So as promised, I'm posting a couple pics. This...

So as promised, I'm posting a couple pics. This first one is a Race Lite wheel with a 27 tooth large gear on the cassette. I haven't purchased yet, but I found a Tiagra 30 tooth cassette on Amazon....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

That does sound like a plan. Being so short, I...

That does sound like a plan. Being so short, I could probably do five intervals. That particular hill is right at the 10 mile mark so it would be 10 miles there, do five intervals, then 10 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

Good news on the heart rate monitor front! I...

Good news on the heart rate monitor front! I have had a member reach out and offer a lightly used one. Just need to arrange the deal. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

OK, guys. I didn't intend to abandon this...

OK, guys. I didn't intend to abandon this thread, I just got caught up with work the last couple days. But I took a minute and went out to the garage and checked my gearing. Now this is ONLY the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

Now that I'm working again I intend to invest a...

Now that I'm working again I intend to invest a little more in the tools and equipment I need to train better.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,299
Posted By VegasJen

I have to admit, I'm not really sure about the...

I have to admit, I'm not really sure about the gearing on this bike. I know that's going to seem elementary but I've made some changes and haven't noted the most recent configuration.

I'm not sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,409
Posted By VegasJen

I used to think I was pretty strong on the bike...

I used to think I was pretty strong on the bike until I started participating (not competing) in triathlon. That put me in my place very fast. I'm an "age grouper", and I do OK, but I'm always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 451
Posted By VegasJen

I started a similar thread about a year ago for...

I started a similar thread about a year ago for the same reason. My exercise regimen is pretty intense, but biking is only one component. Since the public pool here is only open during the summer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,022
Posted By VegasJen

Those are pretty cool looking and "because I want...

Those are pretty cool looking and "because I want to" is all the reason you need. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,457
Posted By VegasJen

That's kind of where I'm coming from. I guess it...

That's kind of where I'm coming from. I guess it all depends on how much you ride and how often you get flats. Simply because of where I ride (what is available to me) I'm at a pretty high risk for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By VegasJen

I totally get your concern. Not a lot of...

I totally get your concern. Not a lot of potholes here, but I'm always hitting small rocks kicked up on the shoulder of the road. Had a few hits that instantly blew a tube. I can only imagine what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 921
Posted By VegasJen

I have this make-shift flag pole set up at my...

I have this make-shift flag pole set up at my house. Thought this was a pretty decent pic before I retired the flag for the evening.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5,482
Views: 453,895
Posted By VegasJen

About 16 miles before my first tube failure, then...

About 16 miles before my first tube failure, then about six more before the second tube failure, then walked three miles home. Fun day.:bang:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 760
Posted By VegasJen

As it happens, last year I broke a hub on a Race...

As it happens, last year I broke a hub on a Race Lite rear wheel. The spokes are still good. Happy to mail you all the salvageable spokes from the rim if you want. Just let me know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 4,812
Posted By VegasJen

Summation of the entire subject. :thumb:

Summation of the entire subject. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,426
Posted By VegasJen

Now here's the irony. I have not been shy about...

Now here's the irony. I have not been shy about admitting the main reason for my exercise regimen is for weight maintenance/reduction. In fact, all my friends and family have heard me say many times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 4,812
Posted By VegasJen

As some of you may recall, I'm decidedly in the...

As some of you may recall, I'm decidedly in the flat pedal camp. While I may not agree with Beng entirely in his post, the fact remains that so far as efficiency and that mythical power on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,426
Posted By VegasJen

I appreciate a lot of the input, guys. Yes, I am...

I appreciate a lot of the input, guys. Yes, I am like so many of us, genetically very average. And I come from a family where we're all fairly short and stocky, not exactly world class cyclist form....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,426
Posted By VegasJen

I am not as strong as I want to believe.

I like to think I'm in pretty decent shape for my age and condition. I seem to have this opinion despite continually being humbled. Some of you may recall my thread HERE...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,457
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, I don't patch any on the side of the road. ...

Ya, I don't patch any on the side of the road. Don't even carry a patch kit. I do carry a spare tube and if I get a flat on a ride, I swap out the tube and, depending on how far into my ride, head...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,353
Posted By VegasJen

After giving it some thought, I opted to roll the...

After giving it some thought, I opted to roll the dice and just install a 9-speed Campy cassette. I picked one up from Amazon for just under $50 and popped it on. I decided to try these wheels on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,540
Posted By VegasJen

Because that is still a monthly charge. Even...

Because that is still a monthly charge. Even cheap ones are about $30/mo. This MP3 cost $30 and has lasted me over two years. I'm on my fourth or fifth now and I typically get around 3 years or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,540
Posted By VegasJen

I have not heard of this term before, but I...

I have not heard of this term before, but I probably fit in the category. Or at least, I am a loud and proud technophobe. I do have a Cateye Velo on two of my bikes and they give me all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 885
Posted By VegasJen

Cool. I'm going to start looking for a 10-speed...

Cool. I'm going to start looking for a 10-speed cassette this weekend. I may take this bike with me to the Santa Barbara tri in August. I did it last year on one of my road bikes that has 3x9...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 794
Posted By VegasJen

I actually went to kindergarten in Germany. Both...

I actually went to kindergarten in Germany. Both parents were in the Army and stationed there for a couple years. At that time, I was as fluent in German as I was in English. Of course, once the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 878
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks for that. I used to be 5'4", but age is a...

Thanks for that. I used to be 5'4", but age is a *****. I'm still over 5'3", but not by much anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By VegasJen

If the OP doesn't take it, I'm interested. ...

If the OP doesn't take it, I'm interested.

Last year I bought a Reese Explore batwing style carrier. It's been sitting in my garage for months. Just mounted it yesterday. It has a 2" adapter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 878
Posted By VegasJen

How do I know if I need shorter crank arms?

All my bikes are pretty much off-the-shelf offerings, so I think they're all standard cranks (170mm?). I don't think I'm particularly short, but I do have a shorter leg to torso ratio. My inseam is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By VegasJen

That'll get your attention!

I was out for a ride today on my Ridley TT bike, just trucking along about a 20mph pace. Maybe a 1/4 mile ahead of me I see a dust devil traveling roughly perpendicular to my path. For those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 826
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, I learned a lesson today. That first 5 miles...

Ya, I learned a lesson today. That first 5 miles are torture. I do expect either my Roubiax or K2 would be better for that leg. I'm not sure how much though. When I got off and walked it, I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 826
Posted By VegasJen

I got humbled (again) today out at Red Rock

Once again, I had to go in to Vegas today so I took a bike. I took the Ridley TT bike because I'm trying to get used to that bike for my triathlons. Anyway, I've ridden highway 159 (Red Rock Canyon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By VegasJen

Certainly interesting. Imagine a bicycle with a...

Certainly interesting. Imagine a bicycle with a steering wheel!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 433
Posted By VegasJen

Sounds to me like an opportunity for a joint...

Sounds to me like an opportunity for a joint venture! I'm in for $100.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 949
Posted By VegasJen

I'll consider that. It's a bit higher than I...

I'll consider that. It's a bit higher than I want to spend, plus my experience so far, I'm a little concerned the cut out doesn't extend far enough forward for me.

Thanks. Will consider

SF is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By VegasJen

Don't you hate that??? :lol: Kind of like in...

Don't you hate that??? :lol:

Kind of like in my "hardcore" thread, the guy that passed me just seemed like he was out for a leisurely stroll. I was mashing and he just kept pulling away. Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 12:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By VegasJen

Well, that was a lot to digest! :lol: There is...

Well, that was a lot to digest! :lol: There is certainly some validity to it. I'm quite sure I don't fit in your target example though.
This was my ninth overall and fourth long course triathlon. My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By VegasJen

:lol: As much as I appreciate the offer, it...

:lol: As much as I appreciate the offer, it hardly seems worth it for bragging rights in an amateur event.

Indeed. The one thing I say about all this is that I am not a natural athlete. In...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By VegasJen

Exactly. That's why I was satisfied with my...

Exactly. That's why I was satisfied with my 16.5mph pace. Certainly not setting the world on fire, but given the course, I thought it was respectable. Frustratingly, despite the bike being my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By VegasJen

Talk about putting things into perspective

I know I'm not the fastest or strongest cyclist out there, but I like to believe I can hold my own.

Yesterday was the Rage triathlon in Vegas, and I participated. I say participated because I...
Forum: Triathlon
04-29-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By VegasJen

So I finished my ninth tri this morning. ...

So I finished my ninth tri this morning.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x843/23finish_9f539a6e2b22588b35120a36771ba7758c06f0d0.jpg

This one was an Olympic distance. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,715
Posted By VegasJen

Still a big man.

Still a big man.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,161
Posted By VegasJen

I posted this on a different forum back when it...

I posted this on a different forum back when it happened. This happened back in August of 2022.

Short version: End of last August, I was driving down to Santa Barbara for a triathlon when I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,715
Posted By VegasJen

^^^That's just great photography there.

^^^That's just great photography there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,209
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. I'm surprised at how eager some people...

Thanks. I'm surprised at how eager some people are to nit pick just the most trivial things. It's almost like they go out of their way to find stupid stuff to argue about.

Funny you say that. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,209
Posted By VegasJen

Nope. Just making a statement. Thanks....

Nope. Just making a statement.

Thanks. Whether the guy rode the entire 7+ hours or just did a couple legs with some breaks in between, fact is, he was out there getting it. Good for him.

I get...
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