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We are going to LA in 2 weeks for Heidi's graduation. The USC graduation speakers have all been canceled due to P&R issues which sucks for the students (it's been all over the news. Sad!)
I HAD been planning to rent a bike for the week, but we have an apartment rental smack downtown which is NOT convenient for cycling OR for cycling rentals.
I may just skip the cycling and be a fast-walker for our visit. I know that's crazy talk, but as of now that is my inclination.
I HAD been planning to rent a bike for the week, but we have an apartment rental smack downtown which is NOT convenient for cycling OR for cycling rentals.
I may just skip the cycling and be a fast-walker for our visit. I know that's crazy talk, but as of now that is my inclination.
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We will be in LA "only" for 9 days, the trip is in 2 weeks. Staying relatively close to USC.
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oh, oops. reading comprehension, how does it work.
9 days is still a lot of time off the bike, esp for someone who rides as much as datlas
9 days is still a lot of time off the bike, esp for someone who rides as much as datlas
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oh, oops. reading comprehension, how does it work.
9 days is still a lot of time off the bike, esp for someone who rides as much as datlas
9 days is still a lot of time off the bike, esp for someone who rides as much as datlas
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Over here I'm getting past peak cold symptoms, was sneezing, coughing and blowing my nose a lot yesterday. So more working from the comfort of my garage. I rode the TT bike on the trainer for a light hour, spending about 45 min in position, just nose breathing and aiming for lower than normal targets. Again, my legs had more power than what I wanted to do on the day, being sick and all. So weird. Like I'd expect my legs to feel sluggish or something? IDK
Still kept the tiger under the hood though.
Still kept the tiger under the hood though.
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Question: I'm down to zero spacers on the road bike and feeling better than ever in the drops. Should I trim the 3 cm of smokestack or keep them for resale or a sudden attack of decrepitude?
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I don’t have much problem with it.
Yeah, I’m a little past that.
Yeah, I’m a little past that.
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Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
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If decrepitude sets in, it's time for a new sled anyway.
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I've been looking into rebuilding those wheels, the old Dura Ace-hubbed ones that came on the Ritchey back when it was new. I just did a spin test on them, and the bearings are running super smooth, even after 28 years, so it's a shame not to!. Choosing Sapim Race spokes, and brass nipples, it's $100 just for those. I already have a pair of Velocity A23 rims. I need spoke prep, a cheap cordless screwdriver, and a tension meter. That all adds up to ANOTHER $100. And that's about what the rims cost. Now I remember why I bought the Fulcrums that I ended up putting on the Litespeed. They cost less than rebuilding on those hubs!
Right now, the Ritchey's running a pair of old Performance "Titan" wheels which I think cost < $200 BITD. I believe they're actually Neuvations. They're okay. But I feel like the Ritchey really deserves those Dura Ace hubs.
Right now, the Ritchey's running a pair of old Performance "Titan" wheels which I think cost < $200 BITD. I believe they're actually Neuvations. They're okay. But I feel like the Ritchey really deserves those Dura Ace hubs.
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I've been at zero spacers for a couple of years. Keeping the smokestack for now, for who knows what tomorrow may bring?
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
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I've been at zero spacers for a couple of years. Keeping the smokestack for now, for who knows what tomorrow may bring?
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
Agree, it's too much and people are trying to fondle it. The second is an excellent point: Nothing more not-hot than a flipped stem and a bunch of spacers on a sporty bike with an uncomfortable looking rider.
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Just for grins, I measured HRV just now with HRV4Training. HR = 56, which is a little higher than the baseline 51-54 it has, and HRV is 7.5, which is below my "green range" of 8 - 8.6. So, that's better than I'd expected.
My idea is to rest up today, take another COVID test tomorrow, and if that's negative, probably go back to work. I'll also test HRV daily and if it's back in the green by Friday, I'll do a nice, gentle ride of no more than 20 miles and see how that goes.
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.
My idea is to rest up today, take another COVID test tomorrow, and if that's negative, probably go back to work. I'll also test HRV daily and if it's back in the green by Friday, I'll do a nice, gentle ride of no more than 20 miles and see how that goes.
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.
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It seems Stages has laid off the whole staff.
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OMG... drama! I had never used any of their products... Was a Powertap (Saris) hub user for 10+ years before switching to the Favero pedals. And my smart trainer is Saris too.
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Originally Posted by big john;[url=tel:23221250
23221250[/url]]The guy leading, and winning, this crit in 1968 is Jack Disney on a single speed. He was a 3 time Olympian and 5 time National champion. I never met him but people I know did. He passed last week @ 93.
Apparently he was a badass on the track, too.
Apparently he was a badass on the track, too.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha;[url=tel:23221700
23221700[/url]]Question: I'm down to zero spacers on the road bike and feeling better than ever in the drops. Should I trim the 3 cm of smokestack or keep them for resale or a sudden attack of decrepitude?
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Originally Posted by genejockey;[url=tel:23221743
23221743[/url]]I've been looking into rebuilding those wheels, the old Dura Ace-hubbed ones that came on the Ritchey back when it was new. I just did a spin test on them, and the bearings are running super smooth, even after 28 years, so it's a shame not to!. Choosing Sapim Race spokes, and brass nipples, it's $100 just for those. I already have a pair of Velocity A23 rims. I need spoke prep, a cheap cordless screwdriver, and a tension meter. That all adds up to ANOTHER $100. And that's about what the rims cost. Now I remember why I bought the Fulcrums that I ended up putting on the Litespeed. They cost less than rebuilding on those hubs!
Right now, the Ritchey's running a pair of old Performance "Titan" wheels which I think cost < $200 BITD. I believe they're actually Neuvations. They're okay. But I feel like the Ritchey really deserves those Dura Ace hubs.
Right now, the Ritchey's running a pair of old Performance "Titan" wheels which I think cost < $200 BITD. I believe they're actually Neuvations. They're okay. But I feel like the Ritchey really deserves those Dura Ace hubs.
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I went with Quarq, and though it seems some had issues, mine were nearly bombproof. Swapping out the 2032 batteries seemed to cause the biggest issue, due to handling of the battery itself. From the get-go, I've always used nitrile gloves when handling them, and would dab a little alcohol on the contacts points after bending up the tabs. I did run Favero on my TT bike, but they're now moved to my commuter.
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Thanks all, for talking me through the hydraulic brakes particulars. I might not have figured it out on my own. Who knew Shimano has a kit? Why would they? There’s only millions of bikes out there with hydraulics on them.
A prime example of the caliber of my google fu
A prime example of the caliber of my google fu
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Well, yeah- I COULD, but I WON'T.
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