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03-28-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…
03-28-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

we bought a RIDE KAC receiver mount and holy...

we bought a RIDE KAC receiver mount and holy $&@% is that stout. I hang it on the wall and honestly it’s a bit of work just to hang it. It’s close to 50 lbs and my wife could never install it...
03-28-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 626
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

perhaps it’s an elixir guaranteed to cure all....

perhaps it’s an elixir guaranteed to cure all. Lol

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03-28-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 626
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Pretty sure it makes a difference, but not sure...

Pretty sure it makes a difference, but not sure if it would be noticeable by most. Tons of videos out there to get you close, then it time, trial & error, and throwing $ at parts to get you closer. ...
Replies: 36
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I hear you on the hills…. that damn work and...

I hear you on the hills….

that damn work and life always seems to impair my abilities to partake as well, lol. I see the retirement light at the end of the tunnel, but have a fear then it will be...
03-26-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

ok apparently I can’t post links, it’s a Saris...

ok apparently I can’t post links, it’s a Saris Bones Ex3, I can message you the link if you prefer or I can get the pics from my phone and share. Used probably 3 times and I had 140.00 on it.
03-26-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I personally am selling...

I personally am selling this;https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246117305236631/

I would have to figure shipping in or can send more pics. I run a Silverado and my wife just got a jeep...
Replies: 36
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Are you part of the Driftless Randonneurs? ...

Are you part of the Driftless Randonneurs? Perhaps some day when I grow up and feel I have the stamina I hope to participate!
03-23-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 761
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Also, I’m thinking it’s not the shaving that’s...

Also, I’m thinking it’s not the shaving that’s causing the itching​​​​​, it’s when it grows back, while I’ve never shaved my legs, I can attest this does happen to me on other areas, which aren’t my...
03-23-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 761
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

ok you had me at head shaver……. I’ve simply been...

ok you had me at head shaver……. I’ve simply been a Barbasol guy, but tell me what the hemp/coconut oil does? And secondly am I to gather you still uses a shaving cream after the oil soaks in?

for...
Forum: Introductions
03-20-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Welcome from SW WI

Welcome from SW WI
03-20-24, 07:42 PM
03-19-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,211
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Soooo, are the intermittent fasters, doing so to...

Soooo, are the intermittent fasters, doing so to get back in shape? Which leads me to surmise the people fasting have a poorer cardiovascular track record.

Perhaps it’s like saying people using...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,863
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

HOLY $&#%……..How did I miss the call girls in...

HOLY $&#%……..How did I miss the call girls in Dubai**********?
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 782
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

forgive my lack of expertise, but recall seeing...

forgive my lack of expertise, but recall seeing many put the tent pols in a half frame bag and condense the tent in a smaller dry bag to fit between the drops. Perhaps this would help since you...
02-19-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,460
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Was there a specific reason you wanted to stop it...

Was there a specific reason you wanted to stop it down to bare metal to repaint it? I’m certainly not a body tech, but anyplace that still has decent paint could be sanded with 220, cleaned and...
02-18-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I live about halfway between Madison and DBQ, and...

I live about halfway between Madison and DBQ, and travel for work, I’ve been browsing FB market place and Craigslist, have been spying several. Once I get settled in the new place I will snag...
02-18-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

thanks this seems lit a tip that had I not know...

thanks this seems lit a tip that had I not know could have cost $, frustration and possibly an injury.
02-18-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂 yeah, being the “geometry novice” I...

😂

yeah, being the “geometry novice” I probably said that wrong.
02-15-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

wow thanks for the offer seems like an excellent...

wow thanks for the offer seems like an excellent value, however I’m thinking I want to stick with steel.



this seems to make sense, this may also let me upgrade components here and there as...
02-14-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

my wife thinks part of the reason I started...

my wife thinks part of the reason I started cycling, was my way to validate a tool expansion. lol
02-14-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I’m pretty convinced it will cost me more to...

I’m pretty convinced it will cost me more to restore one than buy one…….but like cycling it’s about the journey not necessarily the destination. Or that’s at least what I tell myself, lol

and...
02-14-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

there is a big swap in Feb near me sadly, I...

there is a big swap in Feb near me sadly, I missed it this year, but will continue to look for other swap meets. Fortunately I've kind of been a tool junkie for years, and work in that industry, so...
02-11-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,632
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Welcome. for the record they claim everyone...

Welcome.

for the record they claim everyone has a brush with fame, I may earmark this as mine.
02-11-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

some excellent advice here, I will heed these...

some excellent advice here, I will heed these words for sure. You’re right about the treks here, perhaps I’ll keep an eye out for one. I do enjoy working on them, second only to riding them! lol....
02-10-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,108
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

The world that amplified their market has...

The world that amplified their market has changed. When their usage and sales spiked, many businesses were struggling. The consumers had additional cash in their pockets they couldn’t spend in...
02-08-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Wow thanks for the help, holy @#$%, seriously...

Wow thanks for the help, holy @#$%, seriously didn’t expect the myriad of responses. Great info and great links,

a couple rPiff not the best pic, but this seems to fit me the best and honestly...
02-08-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

so look for vintage frames, that had options for...

so look for vintage frames, that had options for premium components? I see people restore Schwinn to Raleigh and everything in between, and identifying POS brands may be helpful. I do recognize...
02-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

will do, I currently seem to fit the best in a...

will do, I currently seem to fit the best in a 58, and from what I see that compares best to somewhere in the 22.5-23.5” range
02-08-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

great tip! no real budget per say,...

great tip!



no real budget per say, will look for camp components in my size!



👌
02-08-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,279
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

C&V Buying Tips?

Perhaps my midlife crisis is kicking in, I’ve bumped my head too many times or seeing all these beautifully restored classic bikes I grew up with is inspiring. But non the less, I can’t keep from...
02-08-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,968
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Best of luck with the healing!

Best of luck with the healing!
Forum: Great Lakes
01-29-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Never been, but have a strong desire to do so...

Never been, but have a strong desire to do so once. My issue is our largest annual convention happens about 2 weeks later and unfortunately I can’t afford vacation 2 weeks prior. Probably have to...
Forum: Touring
01-28-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,026
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Holy #$*& how do you have the control to...

Holy #$*& how do you have the control to passively wait for 1.5 years prior to a ride.

i presume you’ve scoured Craigslist, marketplace and EBay? Great news is you have time to save! Seems like...
01-28-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,941
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Not to assume everyone has a smart phone, but...

Not to assume everyone has a smart phone, but MYFITNESSPAL has a free version that has many restaurants nutritional info loaded, many national food brand nutrition info loaded as well. It would help...
01-28-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,309
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

my wife and I have the 250’s and freaking love...

my wife and I have the 250’s and freaking love them, we are never too far apart, but incredibly noticeable. We do some driftless area side road riding, and we climb and descend at different rates, so...
Replies: 78
Views: 6,745
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Here for the inspiration…… think I would...

Here for the inspiration……

think I would like to do this, by biggest drawback is the scheduled all day rides, (I get it that’s the point) would love to, however with work it seems time is so...
01-17-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,686
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Great looking bikes, what appears to be a good...

Great looking bikes, what appears to be a good bang for the buck & great reviews, but I’m not going to lie, my reason I chose to shy away is the direct purchase, which of course I realize is in...
12-30-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Without more info like component details, I may...

Without more info like component details, I may be a bit cautious on a 10 year old carbon bike. Additionally there are 10 year old bikes that are garage queens and those that were daily commuters,...
12-26-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

for sure. All ready found a flaw in mine, the...

for sure. All ready found a flaw in mine, the lower crossbar, keeps it a tad far from the bike. Will have to modify that. Also a bit low. That’s what I get for not measuring
12-19-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

that’s pretty cool, never seen that, but yeah I...

that’s pretty cool, never seen that, but yeah I can see the vibration being an issue. I pay attention to the app to a point and do have a TV set up so I can use that as a monitor, however honestly I...
12-18-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

lol, far from a good woodworker, you’d probably...

lol, far from a good woodworker, you’d probably do the Homer Simpson backing away into the hedges if you saw it in person lol
12-17-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,941
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

while I’m not a nutritionist my personal...

while I’m not a nutritionist my personal experience from tracking daily for close to 3 years , is as I focus on calories, I found the lower calorie food, tends to have a much higher nutritional...
12-17-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

just to hold laptop or tablet for those that use...

just to hold laptop or tablet for those that use apps like Zwift while cycling indoors for the winter.

perhaps it’s called something I’m not familiar with or another name i didn’t retain.
12-17-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I’m in as cmello in the Over the hill gang....

I’m in as cmello in the Over the hill gang. Honest not sure how many rides I could attend, but will join to help grow your club…..remember me in your will when your one of those rich and famous...
12-17-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Post your cycling Desk

On another thread I mentioned my wife commandeered what I was using as a temporary Zwift desk. Her mother is starting to have mobility issues so I was good with it. I always had plans of building...
12-17-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I may be interested in joining. My issue is...

I may be interested in joining. My issue is commitment. I work long hours, and travel 2-3 nights a week, then it seems I’m either accommodating the Mrs, and or projects.

My latest project, which...
12-16-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,941
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

I’m a proponent of calorie counting, as long as...

I’m a proponent of calorie counting, as long as you’re honest with yourself.

I’ve struggled with weight my entire life trying all kinds of diets. Almost Three years ago( at 53 years old) I made...
12-06-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,101
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Let me just offer up this disclaimer. I’m not a...

Let me just offer up this disclaimer. I’m not a bike tech but I’m a tool junkie, not afraid to try something that could save me time. It’s 30.00 for the park tool version and honestly I feel that...
11-24-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,248
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Primal Wear has 50% off their clothing using...

Primal Wear has 50% off their clothing using Holiday50 promo code, even works on their already discounted products.
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