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Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 842
Posted By _ForceD_

I live in coastal southern New England so it’s...

I live in coastal southern New England so it’s either ride in the winter, or don’t ride. (I can’t really bear indoor, stationary activity much.) So, I look at it as kind of an “embrace the suck”...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-13-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,225
Posted By _ForceD_

TKR Day +20 — Today another 16 miles on the road...

TKR Day +20 — Today another 16 miles on the road bike, seat height normal, clipless pedals. Ready to increase distance. Pretty much back to normal.

Dan
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,170
Posted By _ForceD_

What kind of horror stories? I just had my...

What kind of horror stories? I just had my replacement two weeks ago. But you know…they’ve really got this procedure refined now. Mine was done robotically, and I was out of the OR in less than two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 657
Posted By _ForceD_

Are you saying that when you click to that 10th...

Are you saying that when you click to that 10th gear that the shifter clicks, but the derailleur/chain isn’t going to the gear? You may have a case where the derailleur limit screw needs to be...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-01-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By _ForceD_

Coincidental that this topic just popped up. I’ve...

Coincidental that this topic just popped up. I’ve recently, just about a week ago, noticed it too. But what I noticed is that the constant noise I’m hearing ISN’T what I previously thought for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 336
Posted By _ForceD_

I don’t know why they don’t make those nuts in...

I don’t know why they don’t make those nuts in the shoe with stainless steel nuts. I had to destroy a shoe once because of this same problem. Well…not completely destroyed. I was able to repair it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3,219
Views: 607,317
Posted By _ForceD_

Pine Lake Road, north of Rhinelander, WI...

Pine Lake Road, north of Rhinelander, WI 9/25/2023. — Dan

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 670
Posted By _ForceD_

Wheel bearings

I think one of my bikes is mocking me.

You ever get out of bed in the morning and discover that you have a mysterious pain in some joint/muscle/tendon? And you say to yourself “What the heck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,227
Posted By _ForceD_

+2…I have a supply of it too. Works well. Dan

+2…I have a supply of it too. Works well.

Dan
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 923
Posted By _ForceD_

https://apnews.com/article/university-arkansas-fay...

https://apnews.com/article/university-arkansas-fayetteville-aging-research-b1d5b0a102e268d901e21182ef5bcbe0#

Dan

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,626
Posted By _ForceD_

“Trying to find that slow leak in my tire.” ...

“Trying to find that slow leak in my tire.”

Dan
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-11-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,254
Posted By _ForceD_

I was wondering about that too so just looked it...

I was wondering about that too so just looked it up. It was moved to September in 1995. Can’t believe it was that long ago. Almost 30 years. I was thinking it was only like 15 years ago. Time flies....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By _ForceD_

On sea duty…in liberty ports…unruly crew members...

On sea duty…in liberty ports…unruly crew members (usually D&D) would be brought back to Fleet Landing and the ship in a pair of these zip-tied together.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,395
Posted By _ForceD_

I carry a pump, and two CO₂ cartridges. I’ve used...

I carry a pump, and two CO₂ cartridges. I’ve used all three in a single ride a few times. The pump is backup for the CO₂. Getting to a good, rideable PSI pressure with the pump is just too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 813
Posted By _ForceD_

This. Or…it was cleaned, but with a cleaner that...

This. Or…it was cleaned, but with a cleaner that left a residue that you’re having an allergic reaction to.

Dan
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-29-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By _ForceD_

Glad you’re still with us in spite of any scars. ...

Glad you’re still with us in spite of any scars.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By _ForceD_

FWIW…I have an old Motobecane from the same era....

FWIW…I have an old Motobecane from the same era. Although I replaced the BB with a cassette years ago…when I first obtained the bike it had an identical BB as the one pictured in the OP.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By _ForceD_

Could it be that the spindle is in backwards? ...

Could it be that the spindle is in backwards?

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By _ForceD_

You need to do LOTS of riding. As a runner also,...

You need to do LOTS of riding. As a runner also, I will say yeah…the running has given you a degree of fitness. But if your a$$ hasn’t be on that saddle, building the essential muscle calluses in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 730
Posted By _ForceD_

As others have indicated above…unless you’re just...

As others have indicated above…unless you’re just riding along at a leisurely snail’s pace, it’s really impossible to stay dry regardless if there’s precipitation or not. The wetness factor comes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,379
Posted By _ForceD_

I concur. However, I’m not so sure that rudeness...

I concur. However, I’m not so sure that rudeness was anyone’s intent here. I could be wrong. Maybe ‘insensitive’ is a better adjective here. But your observation brings to mind a lesson I got during...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,295
Posted By _ForceD_

Which is it? Is there scientific testing, or zero...

Which is it? Is there scientific testing, or zero scientific testing?

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 702
Posted By _ForceD_

It is a cool bike. But concur that the...

It is a cool bike. But concur that the conversion(s) you’re considering are questionable (disc brakes???). Like mentioned above…just restoring it as is would probably be your best bet. There doesn’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 692
Posted By _ForceD_

In my neighborhood we liked extend the forks on...

In my neighborhood we liked extend the forks on our stingrays. I once used a swing set crossbar, sawed in half, to extend my forks for the chopper look. But metal crutch would work perfect for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By _ForceD_

Cycling-related gifts

I’m such a dope. I’ve been riding road bikes for 42 years. And I’ll admit that beyond cycling-specific shorts and jerseys…I’ve never been a cycling apparel fashionista. I ride old bikes, and I’m more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,221
Posted By _ForceD_

I can’t answer for others, but I certainly stop...

I can’t answer for others, but I certainly stop peddling (coasting) occasionally. Turns frequently call for a slight deceleration, so I’ll coast into/through it. If I’m coming to a stop, I’ll coast...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 695
Posted By _ForceD_

I think that one of the personal considerations...

I think that one of the personal considerations needs to be ‘what’s the general distance of most of your rides.’ If your rides are usually in the neighborhood of 10-15 miles two or three times a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,526
Posted By _ForceD_

Simple, cheap DIY headset bearing cup removal...

Simple, cheap DIY headset bearing cup removal tool — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2S2eNrFd5g

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,447
Posted By _ForceD_

Smoke from Canadian wildfires

Here in southern coastal New England, and the northeast in general, weather systems have been bringing the smoke from the Canadian wildfires into our area. It’s caused the atmosphere to be rather...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,106
Posted By _ForceD_

I use the Park PW-3 pedal wrench. It’s got a...

I use the Park PW-3 pedal wrench. It’s got a significantly longer handle that I closely align with the chain stay, and then squeeze the handle and chain stay together like you would a pair of channel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By _ForceD_

As long as the replacement cassette is a Shimano...

As long as the replacement cassette is a Shimano Claris compatible 8 speed, the spacing should be the same. But that’s not saying that you won’t need to make adjustments. It’s been my experience that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,305
Posted By _ForceD_

Also…maybe you need to slide the seat forward a...

Also…maybe you need to slide the seat forward a bit on its rails.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 511
Posted By _ForceD_

Maybe you need to take a bit of slack out of the...

Maybe you need to take a bit of slack out of the cable. Does it have and in-line adjuster? If not you’ll have to take it out at the anchor bolt on the derailleur.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,118
Posted By _ForceD_

There’s one issue you ‘might’ encounter going...

There’s one issue you ‘might’ encounter going from a 42 down to a 34 with the small ring. The smaller circumference of the 34 changes the angle of the chain back to the gears and could cause it to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,230
Posted By _ForceD_

I’d give duct tape a try. Dan

I’d give duct tape a try.

Dan
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 805
Posted By _ForceD_

I just want to point out the obvious since the OP...

I just want to point out the obvious since the OP didn’t actually mention it (nor any posters), so I’m not sure if he realizes it…but what is suggested requires a significant amount or intricate...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-05-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By _ForceD_

When I got out of bed the next day…pain was gone....

When I got out of bed the next day…pain was gone.

Dan
Forum: Triathlon
04-03-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,158
Posted By _ForceD_

I suppose the bike course for a tri around Lake...

I suppose the bike course for a tri around Lake Meade is probably somewhat hilly. You may want that extra gearing of a third chainring, and/or a cassette with lower gearing. After being pretty active...
Forum: Triathlon
04-01-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,158
Posted By _ForceD_

Why not change the cassette to one more conducive...

Why not change the cassette to one more conducive for the terrain?

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 263
Posted By _ForceD_

I’d just advise that getting the (replacement)...

I’d just advise that getting the (replacement) screw back into the nut, and with the tension springs positioned correctly, can be difficult.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 532
Posted By _ForceD_

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Ah ha. Finally found a photo of the bike, and with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,810
Posted By _ForceD_

The only question mark I saw was in your subject...

The only question mark I saw was in your subject “Tips for out of shape man?” So…my answer would be…that for you to get from “out of shape” to ‘in shape’ you need to exercise regularly. Like several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,939
Posted By _ForceD_

I find it interesting that people who staunchly...

I find it interesting that people who staunchly rely on dedicated brandname bicycle tools like Park or Pedro’s won’t trust the chain checking tools from those companies. I mean they produce accurate...
Forum: Triathlon
03-13-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,158
Posted By _ForceD_

I’m just happy to see some activity in the tri...

I’m just happy to see some activity in the tri forum. A dedicated triathlete since the 80s, about 5-6 years ago I was forced to give up running for all intents and purposes because of a failing hip...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,619
Posted By _ForceD_

My two brothers and I all ride. We’re all in our...

My two brothers and I all ride. We’re all in our 60s (60, 62, and 69). We live in different parts of the country but we just spent a weekend together and had the opportunity for a few rare rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By _ForceD_

Interesting. I’m going to get one of those books...

Interesting. I’m going to get one of those books referenced above. Seems like Major Taylor would have been recruited/drafted for this. He turned pro the same year at 18 years old.

Dan
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,125
Posted By _ForceD_

I guess I read the road. More specifically…or...

I guess I read the road. More specifically…or more broadly maybe…I just pay attention to all my surroundings using all my senses. (And is why I don’t wear ear buds while riding.) What’s ahead on the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-04-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By _ForceD_

Do you wear sunglasses when you ride? If not,...

Do you wear sunglasses when you ride? If not, maybe they would diminish the flashing/strobing affect. Or if you do wear them, maybe a darker lens would work. By the way…I’m not a medical...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,389
Posted By _ForceD_

I’ve run the MCM a few times, however it’s been...

I’ve run the MCM a few times, however it’s been years since I last ran it. At that time registration was low enough that everyone got in, it’s wasn’t a lottery for registration, and I believe it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 871
Posted By _ForceD_

Desperation!

When you’re at the vacation house and NEED to true a wheel....
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