Addiction 2024.2
#1401
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,500
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
Liked 4,918 Times
in
2,841 Posts
#1402
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
#1403
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
#1404
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
I think Quito training would probably be more effective, what with it being at 9250 feet.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
#1405
Habitual User
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Altadena, CA
Posts: 8,296
Bikes: 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.9 RSL, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
Liked 8,465 Times
in
3,997 Posts
I have zero tolerance for any more than a single 5mm spacer on top of my stem. My road bike is slammed and trimmed so there's no spacers. Resale value related to steerer length is not something I concern myself with. I want my bikes optimized for my preferences. (IMO, YMMV)
__________________
"Swedish fish. They're protein shaped." - livedarklions
"Swedish fish. They're protein shaped." - livedarklions
Likes For Eric F:
#1406
Not actually Tmonk
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 14,472
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Liked 3,443 Times
in
1,804 Posts
Likes For TMonk:
#1407
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
I figure, even though I'm using all new spokes and nipples, I'll save myself trouble lacing the wheel by taping the new rim to the old wheel and removing the old spokes one by one, then placing the new spoke in the new rim at the same spot from the same direction. I just need to do that 72 times.
Then tighten them, tension and true them, stomp on the wheels, re-tension and re-true, give up and take them to my LBS who said he'd be happy to
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
#1408
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
Likes For MoAlpha:
#1409
Not actually Tmonk
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 14,472
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Liked 3,443 Times
in
1,804 Posts
Do you think that would stimulate the same adaptations as sleeping at altitude? Is it really as simple as decreasing the O2 concentration?
__________________
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#1410
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
Last edited by MoAlpha; 04-23-24 at 03:06 PM.
Likes For MoAlpha:
#1411
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
No. That was a bad joke for genejockey . You need to decrease the absolute oxygen pressure in order to get altitude adaptation. The relative pressures of the gases don’t change as the atmospheric pressure goes down. Anyway, CO2 is pretty toxic.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
#1412
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
I could visit my brother and his family in Rio Rancho NM for a while. That's 5500 feet. Mind you, he can be almost as insufferably pompous as me, so it would involve sacrifices.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
#1413
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
#1414
• —
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,337
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 5,967 Times
in
3,215 Posts
#1415
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
#1416
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,676
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Liked 1,939 Times
in
1,365 Posts
#1417
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,500
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
Liked 4,918 Times
in
2,841 Posts
That’s a good point but people can’t actually see you’re on electrolytes and may not notice the dog**** action. But when they see you timtak slammed, they know you’re at the peak of your game. Top of the hill efficiency is just a given.
Likes For LAJ:
#1418
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,676
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Liked 1,939 Times
in
1,365 Posts
It required a 45-minute phone call to order my drug.
Either the CVS specialty pharmacy people get paid by the word, or they are used to talking to Boomers and thus talk real slowly, explaining every little thing, repeating themselves frequently. SMH.
Either the CVS specialty pharmacy people get paid by the word, or they are used to talking to Boomers and thus talk real slowly, explaining every little thing, repeating themselves frequently. SMH.
#1419
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,594
Liked 9,424 Times
in
4,628 Posts
#1420
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years old, and even though they spin smooth as butter on a hot day, I figured I'd kill some time while isolating at home by rebuilding them. I have some top quality bearings from Wheels Mfg., I have Phil's Grease, I have cone wrenches. So I carefully cover my bench with newspaper, take out the QR, and check what wrenches fit the cone and locknut. 14mm fits the cone. 13mm fits the locknut.
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
#1421
climber has-been
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Posts: 7,319
Bikes: Scott Addict R1, Felt Z1
Liked 3,800 Times
in
1,892 Posts
It gives me a nice to not do the Mt Hamilton C&V ride scheduled for Saturday. I was flirting with the idea, and whether the Ritchey or the Battaglin, which both have 39x30 low gears, would be both C&V enough and low-geared enough. Hamilton is not really steep anywhere, but it is LONG. And there's a 300 foot descent in the middle of the climb, so you have to pay for the same altitude gain twice. Indeed, one guy (named Guy, as it happens) suggested starting from that low point. Well, anyway, the debate has been settled! No Mt Hamilton for Mrs. Smith's baby boy.
Hamilton has a few 8% sections, but they are not very long. Maybe 1/4 mile or so. Not quite steep steep, but noticeable.
There is one 300-foot descent, followed by another 200-foot descent. Good spots to catch your breath.
I'm heading there tomorrow for Humpday Hamilton, hoping to improve my time for the year. Last Sunday was a bust -- 40 seconds off my best of they year. I was well ahead of the pace until the last 3 miles, when the lights went out. I suspect the heat did me in.
Oh yeah, and I would never attempt Hamilton if I was sick or severely out of shape.
#1422
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,594
Liked 9,424 Times
in
4,628 Posts
43 miles today. A little different route which took us up one long-ish climb. Dark and cloudy with a bit of wind, it was a pretty fun ride.
Likes For big john:
#1423
Habitual User
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Altadena, CA
Posts: 8,296
Bikes: 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.9 RSL, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
Liked 8,465 Times
in
3,997 Posts
You seem to spend a fair amount of energy being concerned about something you claim to not be concerned about. Why does it matter to you what sport other folks enjoy watching? No one is forcing you to watch.
__________________
"Swedish fish. They're protein shaped." - livedarklions
"Swedish fish. They're protein shaped." - livedarklions
#1424
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 18,446
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Liked 12,361 Times
in
6,324 Posts
I sure wouldn't want to descend Hamilton on a C&V bike, although I did see a young and strong rider on a vintage Cinelli with toe clips the other day. I think he got a ride down in a van.
Hamilton has a few 8% sections, but they are not very long. Maybe 1/4 mile or so. Not quite steep steep, but noticeable.
There is one 300-foot descent, followed by another 200-foot descent. Good spots to catch your breath.
I'm heading there tomorrow for Humpday Hamilton, hoping to improve my time for the year. Last Sunday was a bust -- 40 seconds off my best of they year. I was well ahead of the pace until the last 3 miles, when the lights went out. I suspect the heat did me in.
Oh yeah, and I would never attempt Hamilton if I was sick or severely out of shape.
Hamilton has a few 8% sections, but they are not very long. Maybe 1/4 mile or so. Not quite steep steep, but noticeable.
There is one 300-foot descent, followed by another 200-foot descent. Good spots to catch your breath.
I'm heading there tomorrow for Humpday Hamilton, hoping to improve my time for the year. Last Sunday was a bust -- 40 seconds off my best of they year. I was well ahead of the pace until the last 3 miles, when the lights went out. I suspect the heat did me in.
Oh yeah, and I would never attempt Hamilton if I was sick or severely out of shape.
Yeah, trust me - as soon as I saw that line appear on the COVID test, I knew anything even remotely epic was out for the rest of the month. I feel pretty good today - probably 90-95% of normal - but I'm also sitting on my ass and doing nothing more strenuous than typing.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
#1425
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,594
Liked 9,424 Times
in
4,628 Posts
Dumb car questinon:
For the past week or two, I notice the Saturn is shuddering while coasting. It's fine and smooth when I give it gas or pop into neutral. It idles at rest more-or-less ok, with a little up/down in RPM 1100-1300.
My best guess is whatever controls the engine at idle is giving a little more/less fuel causing the shuddering when it's in gear and coasting.
Comments?
For the past week or two, I notice the Saturn is shuddering while coasting. It's fine and smooth when I give it gas or pop into neutral. It idles at rest more-or-less ok, with a little up/down in RPM 1100-1300.
My best guess is whatever controls the engine at idle is giving a little more/less fuel causing the shuddering when it's in gear and coasting.
Comments?
If by shuddering you mean like a mechanical vibration that sounds like a transmission or final drive issue. Maybe even a motor mount. Even a timing chain. Check for a vacuum leak first to try and get the idle squared away.