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Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,148
Posted By OldGeezer

How to safely demo a bike for sale

Okay, I want to sell my current road bike. A perspective buyer contacts me and wants to ride the bike. We agree to meet in a shopping center parking lot, mid-day. What steps can I take to insure...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 573
Posted By OldGeezer

The only problem I see is that you'd be riding...

The only problem I see is that you'd be riding South to North while the bulk of the bicycle traffic is going in the opposite direction. A big question is whether the northbound shoulder is as wide...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,507
Posted By OldGeezer

Shimano SH-M037 Mountain Bike shoes (SPD) and...

Shimano SH-M037 Mountain Bike shoes (SPD) and Shimano PD-M424 double-sided pedals are an unbeatable combination for me. The shoes are comfortable on or off the bike. I've never understood why...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,388
Posted By OldGeezer

So, what's more important, pleasing a child or...

So, what's more important, pleasing a child or pleasing the bozos who think a stuffed animal on your bike is a bad thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,532
Posted By OldGeezer

Our local Performance store closed its doors...

Our local Performance store closed its doors shortly after New Years day. Say what you want but they had a decent selection of stuff at reasonable prices. I'm going to miss them.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,163
Posted By OldGeezer

You guys talk about the sound various cars make...

You guys talk about the sound various cars make have obviously NEVER heard the sweetest engine ever made. That is, a North American P51-D with a 12 cylinder Merlin power plant doing a high speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,472
Posted By OldGeezer

She ran no less than five stop signs. No wonder...

She ran no less than five stop signs. No wonder people had bicyclists.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 857
Posted By OldGeezer

+1 for the Forte Pro SLX from Performance. It...

+1 for the Forte Pro SLX from Performance. It beats anything else I've tried.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By OldGeezer

The Ultimate Irony

I was out for a thirty-five mile ride this morning when a guy in a Ford Expedition drove up beside me, rolled down the passenger side window and shouted, "Hey, where's then nearest gas station? I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,731
Posted By OldGeezer

Personally, I don't care what they come out with....

Personally, I don't care what they come out with. My '04 Aura X runs circles around most of the bling bombers on the LBS showroom floor nowadays.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,768
Posted By OldGeezer

I would also suggest you look into Powergrips. ...

I would also suggest you look into Powergrips.

http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/

I've used them and they are *almost* as good as clipless.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,409
Posted By OldGeezer

I have one and it works pretty well. But like...

I have one and it works pretty well. But like others, I had a problem with the base falling off so I used a piece of velcro with sticky tape on one side. That has fixed the problem. It takes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 747
Posted By OldGeezer

I got the same feeling. I have to wonder,...

I got the same feeling. I have to wonder, though, if some eBay sellers play dumb in an attempt to lure the self-styled intellectuals into a trap.

Sadly, you don't have to look beyond many BF...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,564
Posted By OldGeezer

Living proof that we have some pretty sick minds...

Living proof that we have some pretty sick minds in this group.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

Nope! It's not the Spinergy skewers. I had the...

Nope! It's not the Spinergy skewers. I had the same problem with my Bontrager skewers. Anyway, welcome to stealth mode. It sure is nice to ride with a quiet drivetrain.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

Be sure to share with the rest of us whether it...

Be sure to share with the rest of us whether it fixed your problem or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

No. I change wheels AND skewers. When the...

No. I change wheels AND skewers. When the Bontrager Race Lights began to fall apart I replaced them with the Spinergy wheels and used the Spinergy skewers instead of the Bontragers.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

It started with the skewers from my Bontrager...

It started with the skewers from my Bontrager Race Light wheels. When I switched to a set of Spinergy Stealth PBO with the Spinergy skewers there was no change. That's why I ruled out the skewers...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

It only happened when I was riding on the hoods. ...

It only happened when I was riding on the hoods. I could put pressure on one side of the bars or the other and the clicking would disappear. But as soon as I put equal pressure on the bars it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldGeezer

FINALLY fixed the clicking noise

I have been fighting a clicking noise on my 2004 Klein Aura X for seven months. I changed wheels, adjusted the headset, checked the bottom bracket, tightened the chainring bolts, tightened the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By OldGeezer

If at all possible, find a local club that has...

If at all possible, find a local club that has road riders and ask for a little one-on-one tutoring during an exploritory ride. Likewise, go to a reputable bike shop and get the bike tuned up. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,055
Posted By OldGeezer

I love the story about the cop who stopped a...

I love the story about the cop who stopped a motorist for rolling through a stop sign. The motorist complained that the intersection was clear so what's the difference between coming to a complete...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,424
Posted By OldGeezer

I don't believe you guys. It's obvious that it...

I don't believe you guys. It's obvious that it doesn't take much to entertain a weak mind.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By OldGeezer

If Super Glue works I have to wonder if Shoe Goo...

If Super Glue works I have to wonder if Shoe Goo would work just as well .... maybe even better. Has anyone tried that approach?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By OldGeezer

Why is the description in all upper case? That...

Why is the description in all upper case? That certainly doesn't enhance your credibility IMHO.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,887
Posted By OldGeezer

I've never owned one but from what I've heard,...

I've never owned one but from what I've heard, they are well worth the price.

Speaking for myself, if I was in the market for a new bike I'd probably buy one, if for no other reason than just to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,592
Posted By OldGeezer

Beginning July 1st, 2008, California law will...

Beginning July 1st, 2008, California law will prohibit the use of hand-held communications devices while driving. Hands-free devices such as Bluetooth wireless connections <I>will</I> be allowed. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 297
Posted By OldGeezer

Bicycling's Squeaky Wheel

My brother who just moved to Lake Wales, Florida sent me a newspaper clipping from "The Ledger" describing a fellow cycling advocate named Bob Dioguardi. The article can be found here:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,174
Posted By OldGeezer

Pure trash .... both the t-shirt and the rider.

Pure trash .... both the t-shirt and the rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By OldGeezer

What to do with Bontrager Race wheel set

Like so many other folks, my Bontrager Race wheel began showing cracks around a couple of the drive side spokes. The front wheel is just fine, of course, but I won't ride the rear wheel now. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,124
Posted By OldGeezer

I have a 2004 Klein Aura X which I absolutely...

I have a 2004 Klein Aura X which I absolutely love. Unfortunately it had those Bontrager Race wheels which began showing signs of cracks like everyone elses. Aside from that it is a fantastic...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-07, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,578
Posted By OldGeezer

Just tonight I removed my Bontrager Race wheelset...

Just tonight I removed my Bontrager Race wheelset because of cracks around several spokes on the drive side. They had 1,200 miles on them and are now junk. I weigh 200 lbs. I've heard of light...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,564
Posted By OldGeezer

I'm with koine2002. I am a Bible believing...

I'm with koine2002. I am a Bible believing Christian and there is a small sign hanging from the bottom of my seat wedge that says, "Jesus is Lord." That's who I am and if that offends you, so be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-07, 09:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,253
Posted By OldGeezer

There are a lot more of these hazards along west...

There are a lot more of these hazards along west Shaw avenue, too. I also dodge the same type of obstacle on Academy north of Sanger. Like the old TV show, Hill Street Blues used to say, "Let's be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,117
Posted By OldGeezer

Last June I spent sixteen days riding down the...

Last June I spent sixteen days riding down the Oregon and California coast on some very narrow and heavily traveled roads. I was passed by tens of thousands of cars and only one person yelled at me....
10-25-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By OldGeezer

Many thanks gentlemen, for the good suggestions. ...

Many thanks gentlemen, for the good suggestions. I'll spend a bit more time at the Park Tool website before I start taking things apart. I love this bike and want it to be in 100% top condition.
10-23-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By OldGeezer

2004 Klein Aura X Headset

I have a creaking/clicking noise coming from (as best as I can tell) the headset. The headset does not feel loose but I wonder about lubrication. The owner's manual cautions that special tools and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,158
Posted By OldGeezer

Well, I guess I need a piece of this thread. I'm...

Well, I guess I need a piece of this thread. I'm 66 years old and a lot slower than some and a little faster than others. I used to believe that there was no way I could smoke anybody on the climbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By OldGeezer

Why don't people capitalize Fahrenheit? After...

Why don't people capitalize Fahrenheit? After all, it is a proper noun named after the Dutch physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,258
Posted By OldGeezer

I used Slime filled tires on my recent 900 mile...

I used Slime filled tires on my recent 900 mile tour down the Pacific Coast. I ran over thorns, glass and all sorts of garbage in the road and never had a flat. Yes, Slime does add a bit of weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,486
Posted By OldGeezer

So much class.

So much class.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,578
Posted By OldGeezer

I was about 600 miles into a 920 mile,...

I was about 600 miles into a 920 mile, self-supported, loaded tour down the Pacific coast when a man at a stop sign asked me about the trip. I filled him in after which he asked, "How old are you?" ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,162
Posted By OldGeezer

Man, don't pay any attention to this guy. Keep...

Man, don't pay any attention to this guy. Keep things just as they are until YOU decide differently. Beautiful bike. Enjoy yourself.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,716
Posted By OldGeezer

I usually ride alone so I need a bag to hold a...

I usually ride alone so I need a bag to hold a little more. I got the Transit expandable bag from Performance. I can easily get a couple tubes, some CO2 and a small multi-tool. Say what you want...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By OldGeezer

And this has exactly ...what... to do with road...

And this has exactly ...what... to do with road cycling?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-07, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 768
Posted By OldGeezer

Here in the San Joaquin valley in central...

Here in the San Joaquin valley in central California the fog gets so thick in the winter that the truckers have to chain up to get through it. I don't drive, I don't ride, I don't even like to walk...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By OldGeezer

Headsweats. ...

Headsweats.

http://www.headsweats.com/productcart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=31
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,369
Posted By OldGeezer

There are 115 reviews of this bike at...

There are 115 reviews of this bike at "roadbikereview.com":

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/trek/PRD_290762_5668crx.aspx
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-07, 10:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,565
Posted By OldGeezer

You may not have to worry about losing an ear...

You may not have to worry about losing an ear from the wind and cold but heatstroke is a distinct possibility today.

Bill from Sanger.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,430
Posted By OldGeezer

Eight rides 322.9 miles One flat tire ...

Eight rides
322.9 miles
One flat tire

Total of 582.3 miles on my new (new to me) Klein Aura X since I got it on July 14th of this year.
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