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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 988
Posted By rsbob

I love riding my Orca but have no objection to...

I love riding my Orca but have no objection to advances in technology. Don’t know many people opposed to automatic transmissions, seat belts, air bags and disc brakes in vehicles.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Cracked me up. Think we all wanted to spin like...

Cracked me up. Think we all wanted to spin like Lance - but powering over a crest in a higher gear is just so damn satisfying. Am reading your post and got a massive cramp in my left inner thigh and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,292
Posted By rsbob

I have zero issue with “more flashy”. Flashy to...

I have zero issue with “more flashy”. Flashy to me means greater visibility.

My mid-level price preference, which combines flashy with a moderate price is NeoPro. Well made and fits like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,532
Posted By rsbob

From today’s ride ...

From today’s ride

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Yikes! I wish I had your legs. Would love to do...

Yikes! I wish I had your legs. Would love to do that kind of climbing, but will live vicariously through you. 6,000’ in 36 miles is intense.

Today I managed 1100’ climb in 2 miles where I hold the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

What is the typical grade on a ride like that -...

What is the typical grade on a ride like that - or how much does it vary?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,884
Posted By rsbob

I used to slow too because if I was over the...

I used to slow too because if I was over the limit and people were still tailgating me, it would piss me off. Now that I’m a bit older and wiser, I pull off the road and let them go by, to tailgate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,698
Posted By rsbob

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,884
Posted By rsbob

Try driving In Palm Springs general area where...

Try driving In Palm Springs general area where the majority of the miles through and between the cities are posted at 50 MPH but they have some good bike lanes. However in pure residential areas, it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,884
Posted By rsbob

So does the Garmin cycle computers if you...

So does the Garmin cycle computers if you activate the feature.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,178
Posted By rsbob

Could always connect it to a portable battery...

Could always connect it to a portable battery tucked under your seat. The bike seat, not yours, just to be clear. :p I have gotten into the habit of charging it after two rides - and luckily I still...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 901
Posted By rsbob

That is one ginormous seat bag which makes a seat...

That is one ginormous seat bag which makes a seat post mount difficult.

Mine is half to a third of the size and contains: Spare tube, tire levers, tire boot, 3 patches and glue, multitool, valve...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 569
Posted By rsbob

I use a similar strategy when stopped at a light...

I use a similar strategy when stopped at a light with zero room in the lane after the light (no sidewalk). I will enter the intersection to the far right and hang out until the last car has gone and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 511
Posted By rsbob

Last week was doing a climb on a MUP with a blind...

Last week was doing a climb on a MUP with a blind corner. Just at the apex, a rider came screaming down on my side of the trail forcing me, and him to quickly swerve to avoid a head-on. It happened...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

A quick 21 with 1,300’ with a younger buddy. ...

A quick 21 with 1,300’ with a younger buddy. Since he can push mucho watts, it encouraged me to put out a little bit extra. The good news 4 PRs I wasn’t trying for and the “bad” news was 2 KOMs for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,346
Posted By rsbob

Riding with an upstart 50 year old with power...

Riding with an upstart 50 year old with power numbers a third greater than mine, pushed me to two KOMs for my age bracket on two climbs. Managed four PRs as well. Moral to the story: ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,295
Posted By rsbob

If you are prone to retinal detachment, it will...

If you are prone to retinal detachment, it will detach on its own with very little prompting - or jostling. I know, I had a 80% detachment in my left eye. And it just happened on its own in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,153
Posted By rsbob

If you ride in variable light conditions -...

If you ride in variable light conditions - clouds, sun, gray - dark - I would highly recommend photochromic lenses. No switching lenses back and forth based on light conditions - a lens that does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,532
Posted By rsbob

Not if you modify an existing bike - but I am...

Not if you modify an existing bike - but I am through in this exchange. You must be right because you must be right. Fine with me.

FYI, I have ridden track bikes and taken track racing courses on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,532
Posted By rsbob

Remove the rear derailleur, remove links in...

Remove the rear derailleur, remove links in chain, put in preferred gear and don’t bother with shift cables, etc because they are not used. If not happy, reinstate removed elements. Cleaning cogs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,532
Posted By rsbob

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”....

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”. Place your multi-speed bike in a gear you like and keep it there - problem solved; Zen state realized - unless there is an ego thing about riding a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,135
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like the Royal We. :D

Sounds like the Royal We. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Several different manufacturers. I found mine...

Several different manufacturers. I found mine here for a super price: https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-tpu-tube-700c-road.html?spm=a2g0o.home.auto_suggest.1.468a1c91eaMhBC
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Purchased TPO tubes and installed them today. My...

Purchased TPO tubes and installed them today. My former Michelin “ultra light” tubes (2 mounted, 1 spare) total weight was 522 g. The total weight of the replacement TPU tubes 252 g. Weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,135
Posted By rsbob

I need to do a price comparo between the two....

I need to do a price comparo between the two. Good to know.

Edit: Done - Endura wins by a wide margin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,135
Posted By rsbob

Absolutely love Endura. I wear them for long...

Absolutely love Endura. I wear them for long rides - so comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,135
Posted By rsbob

OMG! Rapha over Le Col!!! Such heresy. I bet...

OMG! Rapha over Le Col!!! Such heresy. I bet they are battling it out when you wear them together. The horror!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in...

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in Monterey! Bet the competition will be deep. 1000 watts for 10 seconds?!!! Getting ready for the pro-ranks?

Edit, care to share your home insurance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700...

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700 every other month, we got a heat pump which paid for itself in 5 years, but since you have free fuel - and a good upper body workout, go for it. I clean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,809
Posted By rsbob

Only what I ride.

Only what I ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work...

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work outside on our acre, or hike or fix stuff. Can’t just sit around since the gardens require constant attention. Two big things waiting for me is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Cancel the ride. There is always another...

Cancel the ride. There is always another Wednesday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Not 100?! Slacker. :D

Not 100?! Slacker. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,532
Posted By rsbob

Have developed a relationship with this guy?...

Have developed a relationship with this guy? Gal?. Whenever I stop, they come running over to say hi and get a handout of a carrot or fresh grass. Eats from my hand.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 83,886
Posted By rsbob

Quoting myself? OK, it was my trainer bike but...

Quoting myself? OK, it was my trainer bike but has been pressed into service and the Fondriest has taken its place. Love the Orbea. It is responsive, stable and a joy to ride. It’s probably happy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,205
Posted By rsbob

Seriously. Sounds grueling and un-fun.

Seriously. Sounds grueling and un-fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,416
Posted By rsbob

Have for the first time committed to a workout...

Have for the first time committed to a workout plan. Basically it’s 3 days of 2 hour zone 2, 1 day of intervals and 2 days of rest. The rest days come after intervals and between the second and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,205
Posted By rsbob

Let me know how THAT goes! :D

Let me know how THAT goes! :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By rsbob

I also use photocromic lenses with bifocal...

I also use photocromic lenses with bifocal inserts which are removable. Getting custom lenses for the inserts was cheap because declined all the special treatments and coatings. Thought it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,205
Posted By rsbob

Throw a long climb on top of a headwind and you...

Throw a long climb on top of a headwind and you have a real wiener.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,292
Posted By rsbob

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various...

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various thicknesses) provide excellent warmth, with even a medium priced long sleeve jersey. However, my Asos medium warmth pull up legs are excellent down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,386
Views: 25,846
Posted By rsbob

15 mins after eating that, I set a PR on a 1/4...

15 mins after eating that, I set a PR on a 1/4 mile 16% climb - and felt no ill effects (other than my legs - which were screaming <-Shut up legs!)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat....

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat. In my 30s I loved high temps too. 90s and low 100s had zero effect on me. In fact I really enjoyed it when after a long hard ride - I would come home...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,292
Posted By rsbob

I have bought jerseys and shorts from Assos, Ali,...

I have bought jerseys and shorts from Assos, Ali, and Neo Pro - and unquestionably Assos make quality stuff and Ali is very low end especially for shorts, some of their jerseys are decent if you try...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,386
Views: 25,846
Posted By rsbob

At the three quarter mark in yesterday’s ride I...

At the three quarter mark in yesterday’s ride I treated myself:

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Reward
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,292
Posted By rsbob

At $160-$200 per jersey, I would translate it as...

At $160-$200 per jersey, I would translate it as Expensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,192,775
Posted By rsbob

Three TPU tubes for my Orbea and a carbon fiber...

Three TPU tubes for my Orbea and a carbon fiber stem mount holder for the Garmin. Should buy me 1/4 Watt.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,292
Posted By rsbob

Bought a jersey and shorts from Neo Pro and have...

Bought a jersey and shorts from Neo Pro and have to say that for the price, they made very good apparel. /They also have frequent “sales” but they are often out of my size.

But agree, wear what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,485
Posted By rsbob

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I...

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I tend to excel when the temps are cooler. 65 to 70 degrees is optimal. Mid 70s and higher I tend to sweat, and cooling takes away from power output....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,135
Posted By rsbob

Do I mix and match? In one word: Always. I...

Do I mix and match? In one word: Always.

I buy from several different sources and like to mix it up.
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