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01-28-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21,637
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Posted By Warbird21

I had my left hip replaced in mid-July and have...

I had my left hip replaced in mid-July and have been primarily riding on Zwift since early September. We had temps in the mid-50's here in Maryland yesterday and some sun peaking out. I decided to...
01-05-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,589
Posted By Warbird21

My wife doesn't like riding on the road, so we...

My wife doesn't like riding on the road, so we stick to nearby C&O Canal. I can ride the 2 miles to the canal or go via road and jump on the towpath. I'll ride solo for 20 miles or so, then call her...
12-10-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,110
Posted By Warbird21

Rode over 2000 miles in 2022, including my 62...

Rode over 2000 miles in 2022, including my 62 mile birthday ride.
I had about 600 miles in thru April, and then fractured my hip (totally healthy to that point). Right Total Hip replacement in...
12-04-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 714
Posted By Warbird21

Exactly what I need, thanks for sharing! I'm...

Exactly what I need, thanks for sharing! I'm adding Chameleons to my daily routine, for a start.
11-07-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,295
Posted By Warbird21

I had THR anterior, on my left hip on July 14th. ...

I had THR anterior, on my left hip on July 14th.
On Aug 14th, I was released for the pool. Fortunately, it stayed warm here in MD until mid-Sept, and I did a lot o walking in the shallow end and...
11-07-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,081
Posted By Warbird21

I was a gym rat in my younger days. But time to...

I was a gym rat in my younger days. But time to go to a gym after/before work is fleeting.
I picked up this Nordic Track elliptical machine for $75 on facebook, it had a squeaky that some grease on...
10-11-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,688
Posted By Warbird21

I think any bag would expose a phone to the same...

I think any bag would expose a phone to the same amount of vibration. Older phones used to crap out from being hard mounted on motorcycles,etc. But,I don't think a modern phone has the same issues....
10-09-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,688
Posted By Warbird21

REI top tube bag. I used to use a rear seat bag,...

REI top tube bag. I used to use a rear seat bag, but that was replaced with a flat kit and the top tube bag is more convenient.

...
10-01-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By Warbird21

I have cable disc brakes on my Salsa, and was...

I have cable disc brakes on my Salsa, and was just thinking that I hadn't adjusted them since early last year. I know what I'm doing tomorrow night....
09-06-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21,637
Views: 3,030,735
Posted By Warbird21

No pictures - but back on the C&O Canal Towpath....

No pictures - but back on the C&O Canal Towpath. In May, I somehow fractured my hip, had the replacement in Mid-July. I've cycled on my Salsa with Zwift a few times last week, and this week 8 miles...
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08-26-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,669
Posted By Warbird21

I've been sidelined with a fractured, and now new...

I've been sidelined with a fractured, and now new left hip all summer, I wondered it that section had re-opened. I'm back on the bike next weekend, so, just in time! I would not have wanted to pull...
08-12-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

I've chatted with some cyclists at Lakefront...

I've chatted with some cyclists at Lakefront bars, the sheer amount of of people on that path is frightening. Great place to eat, but I don't believe I'd want to cycle there.
Joeybike, you have...
08-12-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

I was afraid of this....thanks for heads up....

I was afraid of this....thanks for heads up. Since last chased by a pit bull in nearby WV, a few years I've lost the fire for that kind of adventure!
Unfortunately, where I live now, I might just...
08-11-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

Thanks for the input! With two grandchildren...

Thanks for the input!
With two grandchildren down there, the move is unavoidable!
I'll likely maintain a smaller residence here in Maryland, so that stretches my outdoor riding to 12 months!

If...
08-10-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

I'm used to the freedom and speed of the C&O...

I'm used to the freedom and speed of the C&O Canal, so the Trace (near Covington) always feels too congested to me. But, riding the roads around Covington is too damn scary - no shoulders! We're...
08-10-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

I could fit a 700x x 35 tire on this bike, right?...

I could fit a 700x x 35 tire on this bike, right? (my wife's Fuji Crosstown 2.3 has that size)
08-09-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

Yes. Coincidentally, my wife has a Fuji...

Yes. Coincidentally, my wife has a Fuji Crosstown 2.3, with significantly wider rubber. The tires are eight years old, so they'll need replaced soon.
08-07-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Warbird21

New Neighborhood Cruiser (to me)

My grandkids live in Louisiana and dragging my Salsa down for a week of riding in their neighborhood and on the Trace was a hassle.
I picked up this like new Fuji Crosstown 2.0 for $100 on Facebook....
08-07-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,963
Posted By Warbird21

I used Zwift in the winter, on a Cycle-Ops pro...

I used Zwift in the winter, on a Cycle-Ops pro dumb trainer. I also turn on my Garmin. Using Garmin connect, I can export to Excel, and filter for indoor/outdoor rides.

I fractured my left hip...
08-02-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By Warbird21

I'm recovering from a left hip replacement. I...

I'm recovering from a left hip replacement. I pondered rehabbing with the wife on a tandem, but folks said now is not the time to learn that type of bike.
Looks like a great ride, good luck!
07-18-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,796
Posted By Warbird21

Those are interesting bars. I love my Redshift...

Those are interesting bars. I love my Redshift "Shock Stop" stem (mine on a Surly Truckers bar)
07-10-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,796
Posted By Warbird21

DITTO, and all caps.

DITTO, and all caps.
07-04-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

The Seiko Willard re-issue was still for me, too...

The Seiko Willard re-issue was still for me, too pricey. So, I picked up on little used Japanese issue version a few months ago (SBDC109), shown here a few months ago. I love the watch, but it was...
07-04-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

That was a great save - those Heuer watches were...

That was a great save - those Heuer watches were amazing.
05-22-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

We're visiting my daughters home in Louisiana...

We're visiting my daughters home in Louisiana this week. My seven year old granddaughter received her first watch - a Casio dive watch. Maybe it will live until school starts in September, I'm...
05-10-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

My father had a Bulova Tuning Fork watch in the...

My father had a Bulova Tuning Fork watch in the 1970's (about this era). I wish I knew what happened to it. I used to love listening to that watch.
05-10-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 537
Posted By Warbird21

Hip Flexor Strain - Advice Appreciated

Any advice for a 61 year old with a sore left hip? I was goofing off in the airport, with my wife, running backwards while she was on the tramway. Somehow, I did something to my hip and I'm having...
05-07-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By Warbird21

I came back from a week at the beach and...

I came back from a week at the beach and snorkeling with a sore hip joint. That caused me to walk with a hitch in my step, which then turned to a sore knee. I've never had knee problems on the...
05-07-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

We were in they Key's last week for some...

We were in they Key's last week for some snorkeling (which was ruined by the sargassum issue) and beach time. I saddled my my 30 year old Seiko with an old NATO and a new battery. It's never missed...
05-07-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

A Rolex beater (I love it!). Reminds me of...

A Rolex beater (I love it!). Reminds me of ....."the horror".....
05-06-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 21,637
Views: 3,030,735
Posted By Warbird21

I love catching up on this thread, the visual...

I love catching up on this thread, the visual riches is amazing!
05-05-23, 05:17 PM
05-05-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

Wow, an original Mil-ship, amazing! Did you...

Wow, an original Mil-ship, amazing! Did you restore it?
05-01-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

I picked up an SPBD109 (Japanese market Captain...

I picked up an SPBD109 (Japanese market Captain Willard reissue). Currently on a Crown & Buckle Chevron strap for summer, it came with the bracelet.

...
04-09-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,308
Posted By Warbird21

I never thought about it until it went skittering...

I never thought about it until it went skittering across the road. Luckily undamaged, save for a few dings.
04-09-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,308
Posted By Warbird21

I'd mount it to your bag, as shown earlier. I...

I'd mount it to your bag, as shown earlier. I purchased one of the 3D printed mounts, but it broke, and my Varia went skittering across the road going 22 mph. After that, I bought one of these...
03-13-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,331
Posted By Warbird21

I'm 61 years old,and after 42 years in the...

I'm 61 years old,and after 42 years in the restaurant business, I have some neck/shoulder issues.
On my Salsa Warbird, I went with Burley Truckstop bars and use a Redshift Stopshock stem. I rode...
10-30-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21,637
Views: 3,030,735
Posted By Warbird21

"Leaves are falling all around, time I was on my...

"Leaves are falling all around, time I was on my way".
19 miles on the C&O Canal yesterday, temps in the low 60's, sun, perfect.
The leaves hide an abundance of rocks/roots, so you can't look away...
09-26-22, 04:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By Warbird21

The forum equivalent of leaving a suicide note,...

The forum equivalent of leaving a suicide note, it's not necessary, but peace.
09-14-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Warbird21

On long rides, when I stop, I use my finger to...

On long rides, when I stop, I use my finger to run across the front pad of my Kask Rapido helmet, the sweat just runs out.
The pad has rather thin "wings" on each side - one the adhesive let go this...
09-14-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Warbird21

I picked up another Halo headband to alternate...

I picked up another Halo headband to alternate them, they are still about 80% effective.

I also bought two, very light, sleeveless triathalon jerseys for the hot weather.
08-28-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By Warbird21

I also went with the Surly Trucker bar, as it...

I also went with the Surly Trucker bar, as it mimicked the flare of my OEM Salsa bars.
I'm using the Redshift Shockstop stem, and needed a little more rise, the Burly bar did the trick.
08-28-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,166
Posted By Warbird21

I've had mine for a year now, I can't imagine...

I've had mine for a year now, I can't imagine riding without it.
I bought one of the 3D printed mounts for my bag (clip style). It broke last month, bunny hopping a railroad crossing. The Varia...
08-22-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,732
Posted By Warbird21

I got myself into big trouble on Saturday. I...

I got myself into big trouble on Saturday. I decided to ride 61 miles on the C&O Canal (3 miles from my home, canal is flat). So far this season, I've ridden just over 1,200 miles, mostly 20-25...
08-17-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 40,347
Posted By Warbird21

Heck of a grab - easily worth $400-$500 I bet.

Heck of a grab - easily worth $400-$500 I bet.
08-07-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,206
Posted By Warbird21

new wheelset was finished and mounted, first ride...

new wheelset was finished and mounted, first ride today. Shifts well. I had to recenter the front brake rotor slightly. I was a little surprised these were lighter. The shop said these were great...
07-29-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,206
Posted By Warbird21

Well, I lucked out. A shop in Illinois had a set...

Well, I lucked out. A shop in Illinois had a set of those seemingly discontinued wheel sets with mixed thru axle hubs. The shop was Velo Mine. They seemed pretty competent, so I had them spec out...
07-29-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Warbird21

25 miles on the C&O Canal last night, but I paid...

25 miles on the C&O Canal last night, but I paid the price for the cool weather those storms brought last weekend. The towpath was littered with debris, it was like going thru a battlefield. But,...
07-26-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Warbird21

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220726_193250_7141c27516dc316aca21c14d269e2e6701123b43.jpg
After three weeks of full sun and temps over 90 deg, the Halo headband...
07-25-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Warbird21

For $14, I'll give it a shot, thanks!

For $14, I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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