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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,788
Posted By Mark Dominck

I'm with you, waxing is much easier and cleaner

I'm with you, waxing is much easier and cleaner
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,788
Posted By Mark Dominck

waxing the chain

Seems like whatever is suggested about half the riders like and approve and half hate and don't approve. Waxing my chain I'm with the half that approve.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By Mark Dominck

Looks like a fun project and you only need one...

Looks like a fun project and you only need one gear, never understood why so many gears.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 04:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,723
Posted By Mark Dominck

I'd be careful racing through intersections you...

I'd be careful racing through intersections you might end up a hood ornament!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mark Dominck

who needs em they only slow you down

who needs em they only slow you down
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,518
Posted By Mark Dominck

never met a bike I didn't like

never met a bike I didn't like
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,518
Posted By Mark Dominck

Boy I'm glad to hear someone say they ride at an...

Boy I'm glad to hear someone say they ride at an average of 10mph, I've been at about 12mph to 15mph on a frisky day and can't picture going 25mph like I hear a lot of people say except maybe going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,323
Posted By Mark Dominck

I don't know why but I have a handful of older...

I don't know why but I have a handful of older Campy wheels and some are silent and other aren't I prefer the quiet ones but I guess you get what you get.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,261
Posted By Mark Dominck

riding 20mph on a path shared by walkers and...

riding 20mph on a path shared by walkers and hikers is asking for trouble
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,261
Posted By Mark Dominck

Walkers and bikers don't mix, I'd stay off the...

Walkers and bikers don't mix, I'd stay off the paths and on the road then you just have to deal with crazy drivers. I usually load my bike in the car and drive to a remote place so I don't have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,629
Posted By Mark Dominck

very interesting article, so my tubulars pumped...

very interesting article, so my tubulars pumped up to 120 are are all a fantasy in my mind that I'm going much faster oh well I guess I'm just living in lala land haha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,659
Posted By Mark Dominck

And yes I wax and polish it too!

And yes I wax and polish it too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,659
Posted By Mark Dominck

I made the mistake of selling one of my bikes and...

I made the mistake of selling one of my bikes and it still haunts me, never again, if I don't ride it I just like seeing it!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,659
Posted By Mark Dominck

I'll tell you that bike needs to be waxed and...

I'll tell you that bike needs to be waxed and polished and I wouldn't even ride it in the rain if it were mine! Too dang nice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,659
Posted By Mark Dominck

OOwee! Now that's one eye catcher of a bike good...

OOwee! Now that's one eye catcher of a bike good job fixin that beauty up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,578
Posted By Mark Dominck

I took my wife to the local post office one day...

I took my wife to the local post office one day and while sitting in the car waiting I spotted a Mountain bike sitting outside the second hand store I never owned a mountain bike so I asked him how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,152
Posted By Mark Dominck

Good one, that is hilarious!!

Good one, that is hilarious!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,152
Posted By Mark Dominck

People can be impulsive when it comes to buying...

People can be impulsive when it comes to buying and after thinking about it for a while just change their mind, they should let you know but it's easier to just blow you off I think
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Mark Dominck

by the looks of those socks I'd say 80's

by the looks of those socks I'd say 80's
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,240
Posted By Mark Dominck

I've got a Specialized Tarmac along with a number...

I've got a Specialized Tarmac along with a number of other bikes that I like better but every time I ride that Tarmac it seems like it is much smoother and faster, who knows?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,240
Posted By Mark Dominck

I have several bikes and they're each the fastest...

I have several bikes and they're each the fastest when the tire pressure is 120 psi, I run tubulars. Noticeably slower when it's 100 psi
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,155
Posted By Mark Dominck

You got me there Paul, not much point in lifting...

You got me there Paul, not much point in lifting the hood on these new cars. However I'm living in the past with down tube shifters and drive a 65 f350 truck and I like it that way. I'm amazed at how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,155
Posted By Mark Dominck

Don't be afraid of these kid mechanics, they're...

Don't be afraid of these kid mechanics, they're going to replace us old guys and most of them are pretty sharp. They learn and grow up fast, I see it happening all around me in all jobs not just bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,155
Posted By Mark Dominck

Back in the day? Heck I've been fixing my own for...

Back in the day? Heck I've been fixing my own for ever, If you want to ride you need to learn how to fix it, that's why we have a tool bag under the seat. Same goes for your car, amazing what you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,604
Posted By Mark Dominck

You have met a lot more bikes than I have I can...

You have met a lot more bikes than I have I can see how you would have a different view of bikes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,604
Posted By Mark Dominck

Never met a bike I didn't like

Never met a bike I didn't like
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,927
Posted By Mark Dominck

I've noticed driving my car on country roads that...

I've noticed driving my car on country roads that it's hard to see bikes without tail lights with the shadows and mixed light coming through the trees, DO NOT GO OUT without your tail lights!! Sight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,919
Posted By Mark Dominck

Take off the wheel and take it up on the highest...

Take off the wheel and take it up on the highest hill in the area make sure nothing is in the way then gently give it a roll and go home problem solved
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,118
Posted By Mark Dominck

Just give yourself a few miles to get use to...

Just give yourself a few miles to get use to it,you'll be fine, I've got a number of bikes and they are each a little different it just takes a couple rides for you to get use to it. Adjust your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,414
Posted By Mark Dominck

I'm not referring to 2.4hrs a day everybody does...

I'm not referring to 2.4hrs a day everybody does thats nothing to shout about. I'm referring to 150 miles 3 or 4 times a week seems like a lot of guys do it and they don't do it after the kids go to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,414
Posted By Mark Dominck

You're doing great, some of these people must not...

You're doing great, some of these people must not have anything to do but spend all day pedaling I like a couple hours but after that my mind is thinking about what I need to get done for the day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,414
Posted By Mark Dominck

looks like you have a very good regular ride,...

looks like you have a very good regular ride, keep it up
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 630
Posted By Mark Dominck

Wow Wildwood, that's an amazing collection of...

Wow Wildwood, that's an amazing collection of bikes! some special ones in that collection, do you have a special building to contain them ? I thought I had more than I need but you have made me feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,414
Posted By Mark Dominck

You're an animal!!

You're an animal!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By Mark Dominck

Thanks you guys took care of that question,just...

Thanks you guys took care of that question,just the way it is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By Mark Dominck

Why do tubulars lose air?

I love my tubulars and I don't even mind pumping them up before each ride but it puzzles me as to why?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

It appears there are a lot of exotic imaginary...

It appears there are a lot of exotic imaginary cures out there I guess we just have to go with the one that our mind accepts so take your pick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

By the way, don't drink the lavender oil, just...

By the way, don't drink the lavender oil, just rub it on the cramp! hahah!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-21, 05:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

I know it makes no sense to me either it's my...

I know it makes no sense to me either it's my wives remedy she keeps several small bottles by my night stand and in the bathroom in case I wake up howling in the night and believe me it works. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

i know you think I was kidding about lavender oil...

i know you think I was kidding about lavender oil but it really does relieve the cramp with in a minute,however I usually do stand up straight and use profanities so it might be a combination of all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

my wife has me rub lavender oil on it and it...

my wife has me rub lavender oil on it and it works good. Almost instant relief
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By Mark Dominck

leg cramps

OUCH!!! Got a bad leg cramp rode too far today! Quit laughing it's not funny!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-26-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,754
Posted By Mark Dominck

Now that's a great idea I'd like to watch a race...

Now that's a great idea I'd like to watch a race like that!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-26-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,754
Posted By Mark Dominck

Late 60's for fun no pay or support I read that...

Late 60's for fun no pay or support I read that Tour De France book by Bill and Carol McGann and they showed these tough old guys battling it out with all the elements on gravel roads,snow, rain no...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-26-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,754
Posted By Mark Dominck

pro cycling support vehicles

I think they should eliminate support vehicles and go back to one bike for each rider and you must fix your own bike no outside help. Now those were real bikers, carry a spare tire and a pump! None...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,071
Posted By Mark Dominck

Ok I'll explain why It was downhill in both...

Ok I'll explain why It was downhill in both directions. I was indeed going towards the coast and following the river downhill, however there were many ups and downs throughout the 15miles and it felt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,355
Posted By Mark Dominck

10 old bikes, 10 old trucks,12 old tractors, one...

10 old bikes, 10 old trucks,12 old tractors, one old lady! couldn't make it without any of them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,056
Posted By Mark Dominck

I hear what you're saying but sometimes those...

I hear what you're saying but sometimes those wind gusts can be sneaky and catch you coming off a short down grade at 30mph and glancing down at the computer then poof the whole bike just moves over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,056
Posted By Mark Dominck

I must say you do have a fine collection....

I must say you do have a fine collection. Speaking of narrow tires, I put some very narrow Vittoria Corsas on one of my Vitus 979s and I really like the way it now handles. Got to watch out with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,056
Posted By Mark Dominck

It's 90S I believe, much newer than most of my...

It's 90S I believe, much newer than most of my bikes. I notice you have an Austro also, I have a Pacifica pretty much all original, I hate to mess with it it's so original, I think even the front...
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