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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By bblair

I road with a broken wrist; better than not...

I road with a broken wrist; better than not riding, because either way, my wrist was still broken.

My advice for your situation: skip the BenGay. It doesn't do much and the smell only pisses off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,404
Posted By bblair

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their...

I have seen folks give a quick blow with their mouths to minimally inflate a tube to install.

Butyl tubes will do as your picture shows also, because there is no restriction. When the tire is on,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,579
Posted By bblair

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need...

New wheels: probably $1000. And you still need tires.
New tires: well, you still need some kind of tires, so maybe an additional $75 over the heavy ones.

No doubt that not only will better tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 340
Posted By bblair

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run...

I run a Wahoo Roam and some of friends run Garmin. One has both.

We never agree on how many climbs are on a route. Mine will say something like, "hill #2 of 7," or something similar.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 528
Posted By bblair

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it...

Product Report: I tried the Pledge Orange, and it was...ok. If you like that artificial orange smell. Reminds me of Orange soda. Bike was already clean.

Typically after cleaning with a hose and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 340
Posted By bblair

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo...

That is pretty cool, but I think that my Wahoo Roam already has a screen that shows that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 528
Posted By bblair

I am going to try that today. Side benefit:...

I am going to try that today.

Side benefit: Mrs. will see that the can is not in its usual place and think that I cleaned and dusted the house. Win, win.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,418
Posted By bblair

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend...

I was in my LBS yesterday and ran into a friend having her brand new, fancy schmancy electronic shifting bike in for repair. Won't charge or shift or pair.

However, a month before I was in there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 890
Posted By bblair

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike? ...

Which begs the question: When is it a new bike?

New wheels, new seat, new chain and cassette, new shifters and chainrings and tires? No honey, I just did some maintenance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,347
Posted By bblair

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for...

Going hard on every ride is a prescription for burn out. You need to vary it.

Some days, go as hard as you can for that 12 miles. Other times, take it easy and enjoy the day. You might not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 890
Posted By bblair

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a...

My wife asked me a few days ago, "did you get a new bike?"

Yes, about 7 years ago.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 126
Posted By bblair

Ultrahuman, Oura fitness ring users?

I have been using an Ultrahuman ring for a few weeks. I'd like to hear from other fitness ring users out there.

Reliable info? How do you use it?

I have found mine very good for sleep and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,635
Posted By bblair

Lynskey Titanium

Lynskey Titanium
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,635
Posted By bblair

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high...

By "obsolete," if you mean not sold much for high end use, then I would say yes. But if you mean don't work very well, then I would say no. My LightBicycle wheels have a special "graphene" (whatever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,244
Posted By bblair

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered,...

Got it today! The lock thing was back ordered, but here is my old bike ready to roll. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,309
Posted By bblair

No, not the pump. The 140 psi pump.

No, not the pump.

The 140 psi pump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,309
Posted By bblair

In what scenario do you use this?

In what scenario do you use this?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By bblair

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago...

I helped marshall a course once, many years ago and it was as you described. But I have also looked at some results and old guys were riding way faster than I could have 20 years ago.

I guess it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 973
Posted By bblair

.......otherwise I would have do something...

.......otherwise I would have do something productive every morning after breakfast.

I did productive for 40 years and am tired of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,309
Posted By bblair

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful. ...

Yea....65-95 psi. That is very helpful.

Back-in-the-day, I ran 20mm tires at 110psi. Probably because I wasn't strong enough to get my Silca Pista (which I still have) to get higher. Now, I use 90...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 801
Posted By bblair

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing...

Chronic back pain here, eventually needing surgery in 2019. Now minor discomfort on the bike, it's real like that makes it worse.

For me, what has helped is daily exercises and stretching and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By bblair

Anyone participated in Senior Olympics?

My last race was circa 1978, a 20 mile time trial.

But today I get an announcement for the Ohio Senior Olympic Games, only about an hour from me and I am thinking about giving it a go. 5K, 10K...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,287
Posted By bblair

How easy is it to replace the battery on the...

How easy is it to replace the battery on the Polar?

I had one many years ago and it required a special little screw driver, which I could never seem to find. The Wahoo TickR had an easy open...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,287
Posted By bblair

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no...

Heard from them this morning. Since there was no firmware update needed, they are sending me a new one.

Agreed, great service from Wahoo.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,287
Posted By bblair

Reply to self, just to keep the post up. ...

Reply to self, just to keep the post up.

Heard from Wahoo the next day (nice). Had me check for firmware updates, there were none indicated. Unpaired, repaired all that stuff. And my TickR now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,287
Posted By bblair

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same...

Update to the update. It is now 2024 and same issue. Last HR strap was 8/22. Is that just how long they last? Not really a bad price, if that's the case. Less than a tire.

Send a note to Wahoo,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 973
Posted By bblair

At least here, the "arguments" are not really...

At least here, the "arguments" are not really arguments. More like telling your biking bud that his post ride beer is crap and yours is sooo much better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,751
Posted By bblair

What about cadence while standing?

What about cadence while standing?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,544
Posted By bblair

That is a great price. I have never bought...

That is a great price.

I have never bought anything from Ali....do you think it is the same product at a lower markup, or a lower quality product? I have read anecdotes, but no real comparisons.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By bblair

Wahoo Elemnt: Now with Media Control!

While riding today, I see an additional page on my Wahoo Elemnt Roam to control my Spotify. Never saw that before.

When I got home, I see that there must have been an update. You can now control...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,544
Posted By bblair

You're right. My point was, that for a...

You're right.

My point was, that for a significant price, the gains are very, very small.

Today on a club ride, I got dropped 'cause 18mph was all I could manage. Not sure by how much, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,544
Posted By bblair

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti...

Yesterday, at a bike swap, I bought some Conti butyl tubes for $3 each. Name brand, from a LBS, I know the guy.

I get about 1 flat per 4-5000 miles. Let's say it takes me 10 minutes to change it....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,751
Posted By bblair

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is...

Cadence, like bike fit inflation pressure, is optimized for 28 year old professionals with 1% body fat. Not for MAMIL's riding with their mates.

CLEARLY, like most things biological, there is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,751
Posted By bblair

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high...

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high cadences because they read that some expert or pro said to do it. Not only does it look rediculous, but they always seem to get tired early.

Ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 896
Posted By bblair

That's one of the few times when I might consider...

That's one of the few times when I might consider an Aliepxress product. No downside, other than losing 10 bucks. Tires: no. Frame: no. HR monitor? Why not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,341
Posted By bblair

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs. But my wife...

My tandem weighs about 50 lbs.

But my wife weigh in about 250 lbs combined. So, 300.

We should ask like the airlines should: passenger & luggage combined. That might be meaningful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,244
Posted By bblair

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look...

Thanks! I anticipate that my setup will look similar to yours.

Maybe it will stop my wife from complaining, "why can't we take my new Lexus instead of your old Honda?" Fine, let the dog ruin her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,244
Posted By bblair

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but...

I went to pick it up a few days ago, but unfortunately not all the parts were there. Apparently, since there are several different front fork designs--quick release, thru axle, etc.) they don't come...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,925
Posted By bblair

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they...

Whenever I get a new pair of eyeglasses, they feel awful. I hate them. wanna throw them in the trash. But I eventually get used to them. But a few years down the line, I need a new set. The old ones...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 604
Posted By bblair

I did this last time and it was perfect. ...

I did this last time and it was perfect.

However, I am running a pretty conventional compact 50-34 and 11-32 cassette. I never use the 11, but the 32 gets plenty of use.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 436
Posted By bblair

For me, the critical measurement is the space...

For me, the critical measurement is the space between the front tire and bottom of the fork crown. If I run anything larger than 23mm (as listed), then leaves and small pebbles get stuck. Laterally,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,361
Posted By bblair

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.

Great looking bike! I hope you're riding it today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,897
Posted By bblair

Good tires and name-brand tubes. I have had...

Good tires and name-brand tubes. I have had terrible luck with store branded stuff.

If she rides a lot, I would advise teaching her how to fix a flat.

No cell phone? How old is she? That is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,973
Posted By bblair

We have had success finding kids bikes, or old...

We have had success finding kids bikes, or old adult bikes that we fix up and donate.

But I am still looking for that elusive "Cinelli with a flat tire" and will continue to do so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By bblair

I have had that happen with a tube. I think it...

I have had that happen with a tube. I think it was the valve, but I just tossed it and installed a new one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,710
Posted By bblair

I am not as concerned about getting dust in my...

I am not as concerned about getting dust in my eyes as I am getting impaled by flying roof shingles. Yes, I have seen those come off old barns several times. Plus, it's not fun. Mainly, it's not fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 893
Posted By bblair

Zwift has that sort of thing. Too much like...

Zwift has that sort of thing.

Too much like work for me. I like the Eddy Merckx system: Ride Lots.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,710
Posted By bblair

Too windy for me. Not only demoralizing, but...

Too windy for me. Not only demoralizing, but dangerous having debris flying around.

And why is it that fighting an awful headwind seems never to be followed by a screaming tailwind? 10-mph...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,371
Posted By bblair

I don't think that there is a way to know until...

I don't think that there is a way to know until the brand has a history. Lightspeed and Lynskey (what I ride) are well known and respected. As a layperson, I doubt that there is much you can tell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,925
Posted By bblair

Obviously, the fit calculations are based on...

Obviously, the fit calculations are based on studies and averages, but I wonder if age is factored in. I am not nearly as flexible now as I was 50 years ago and riding on the drops is more...
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