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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,018
Posted By billyymc

The black marks were from months ago - not sure...

The black marks were from months ago - not sure what caused them but they don't want to come off easily. Won't come off with just soap and water.

Say what you will, I haven't beat on the bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,018
Posted By billyymc

I did feel a disturbance in the force ;) I...

I did feel a disturbance in the force ;)

I don't think it was damaged when I received it at all. In fact I bought it from Jenson USA and they did a great job of prepping the bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By billyymc

One suggestion is when you're initially seating...

One suggestion is when you're initially seating the tires do it without the sealant in there. Once they seat, let the air out, add sealant, and re-inflate. Less mess.

Can't comment on why they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,754
Posted By billyymc

Thanks. I should be ok then. I bought green...

Thanks. I should be ok then. I bought green mineral spirits once and found them pretty useless for anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,754
Posted By billyymc

You ever have a chain break on you while riding?...

You ever have a chain break on you while riding? Let me give you a hint - they don't usually break under moderate power. Break a chain at a critical time while standing and putting out a lot of power...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-24-20, 05:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,979
Posted By billyymc

I don't understand the thread title. If I...

I don't understand the thread title.

If I only rode my gravel bike on dirt / gravel roads exclusively then maybe what the OP is referencing as a gravel tire wouldn't serve a purpose.

But my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,531
Posted By billyymc

The ones that came with my Time ATAC pedals. Yes,...

The ones that came with my Time ATAC pedals. Yes, I use MTB pedals on my road and gravel bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,992
Posted By billyymc

My approach is when something is broke, fix it....

My approach is when something is broke, fix it. If it's not broke, leave it alone. Unless I want to do an upgrade just for the heck of it. Learning is dictated by need. I can handle pretty much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-17-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By billyymc

Sunrace 11-42

Sunrace 11-42
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By billyymc

If you could ride fast enough to ride across...

If you could ride fast enough to ride across water they would wear even less. And if you could fly on your bike like ET or Mary Poppins you'd never ever have to replace tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 05:46 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,963
Posted By billyymc

So what are some things that you do enjoy? Can...

So what are some things that you do enjoy? Can you think about what it is about those things that makes them enjoyable, and find similar attributes about cycling (even if you have to change...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,884
Posted By billyymc

Blue Loctite on your cleat screws and you won't...

Blue Loctite on your cleat screws and you won't lose them :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,987
Posted By billyymc

So to be clear, you were not ripped off because...

So to be clear, you were not ripped off because you went through Alibaba. You were ripped off because you tried to circumvent Alibaba. How much did you save?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-20, 04:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,898
Posted By billyymc

Symox - one other suggestion with regard to...

Symox - one other suggestion with regard to overall bike handling (and specifically to descending) is if you have access to a mountain bike get out and ride some trails. Descend on narrow single...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-20, 05:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,209
Posted By billyymc

For the riding you're doing, that bike will...

For the riding you're doing, that bike will function just fine. Get it built properly, maintain it properly, and it will serve you well for a long time. Contact BD to see if you can get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,265
Posted By billyymc

you live in south FL and you've been hit 13...

you live in south FL and you've been hit 13 times.

Keep the bike you have, and get some life insurance.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,611
Posted By billyymc

That bike is totally holding you back. Seriously,...

That bike is totally holding you back. Seriously, you'll be so much faster on a newer blingier bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,931
Posted By billyymc

Zen - speaking from experience, the Dynaplug us...

Zen - speaking from experience, the Dynaplug us SUPER easy to use and if you read the instructions it really is idiot-proof. I used it for the first time recently on a ride across NYS - flatted on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,287
Posted By billyymc

I have to disagree. First, I ride my gravel...

I have to disagree.

First, I ride my gravel bike because it gets me away from traffic and houses and people sure - but not because I'm afraid of riding around cars.

Second, if you think gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-20, 05:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,931
Posted By billyymc

It's not as if you get flats every ride. Get the...

It's not as if you get flats every ride. Get the CO2 inflator and if you have angst about waste, recycle the cartridges and do something else to reduce your impact.

I've had bad luck with the PDW...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,882
Posted By billyymc

If you are riding remote areas and want to be...

If you are riding remote areas and want to be sure you'll get home, carry the same stuff you would if you had tubed tires. Extra tube or two, CO2 inflator and cartridges, mini pump, patches, tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,810
Posted By billyymc

Curious if you feel like the temp reading on your...

Curious if you feel like the temp reading on your Wahoo is accurate. Mine always seems to read high.

I think the answer to the original question is I know it when I feel it. When the humidity is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,676
Posted By billyymc

The main goal of businesses putting out gravel...

The main goal of businesses putting out gravel bikes was to provide more stupid **** for BF members to argue about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,822
Posted By billyymc

You were outdoors, enjoying interacting with...

You were outdoors, enjoying interacting with another human being, while messing around with your bike handling skills. There are far worse ways to spend time!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,659
Posted By billyymc

The closest LBS to me is a Trek dealer. I asked...

The closest LBS to me is a Trek dealer. I asked if they could get me two different sizes of Roubaix and they said no they couldn't do that for me. I told them they just lost my business.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-19, 04:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,790
Posted By billyymc

I applaud you for the accuracy of your thread...

I applaud you for the accuracy of your thread title.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-19, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,674
Posted By billyymc

I had a similar FSA crank on my 2007 Tricross...

I had a similar FSA crank on my 2007 Tricross Comp. After wearing out some chain rings I decided to put a 105 crank on instead of replacing the rings. While it was satisfying to have all Shimano...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,825
Posted By billyymc

On a bike ride, you can stop and have a beer in...

On a bike ride, you can stop and have a beer in the middle of the ride!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 03:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,825
Posted By billyymc

I like to ask my running friends why they never...

I like to ask my running friends why they never learned to ride a bike. Some of them get very defensive of running. It's amazing how serious runners can be. I run a little in the "off" season but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-19, 03:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,623
Posted By billyymc

Orange seal - but the pic is a bit deceiving. The...

Orange seal - but the pic is a bit deceiving. The shaft of the screw was only about 1/8 of an inch in diameter. Not quite as dramatic as the picture would imply, but for my first puncture on tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,623
Posted By billyymc

1 - in some cases if you get a puncture with...

1 - in some cases if you get a puncture with tublesss you don't have to stop to fix a flat - it will seal itself while you cleanly outride the pack of wolves.
2 - wolves love orange seal. If they...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By billyymc

Did you shake the sealant thoroughly before...

Did you shake the sealant thoroughly before putting it in the tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,907
Posted By billyymc

Neither do I, but it's clear some people get...

Neither do I, but it's clear some people get something out of it.

I do wave at other riders though. If they don't wave at me I come here and complain about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-19, 03:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,907
Posted By billyymc

It's no different than a "Like" button on any...

It's no different than a "Like" button on any other social media site.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-19, 02:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,023
Posted By billyymc

I think what they meant was IMPERCEPTABLY SLOWER.

I think what they meant was IMPERCEPTABLY SLOWER.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,756
Posted By billyymc

I totally love this bike. It rides like a dream...

I totally love this bike. It rides like a dream on both pavement and gravel, and the quality seems great.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-19, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,756
Posted By billyymc

Thought I'd add some pics from yesterday's ride...

Thought I'd add some pics from yesterday's ride in here. This was my second attempt at this ride - the first one was last Friday and ended after 1) my buddy and I getting run over simultaneously by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,958
Posted By billyymc

I thought I'd close this thread out full circle....

I thought I'd close this thread out full circle. I went back out and did this ride today - solo all the way this time, and while I saw about 20 deer (six in the first half mile), we kept a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 03:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,371
Posted By billyymc

To get better at climbing, climb more. Your...

To get better at climbing, climb more. Your climbing that you related in your first post is quite minimal. Go do 40 to 60 mile rides with 100 to 120 feet per mile on average. Do them frequently....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,291
Posted By billyymc

Yep - this worked for me when I was experiencing...

Yep - this worked for me when I was experiencing some pain / numbness.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,756
Posted By billyymc

Haha. I see what you did there 🙂 But the...

Haha. I see what you did there 🙂

But the tire seems fine - I pulled the screw and it spewed a bit of sealant. Gave it a quick spin and it sealed pretty well but I put a plug in for good measure...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-19, 05:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,240
Posted By billyymc

There are plenty of people 20 years younger than...

There are plenty of people 20 years younger than you and 100 lbs lighter who couldn't finish 100 mile ride - nice job!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-19, 03:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,276
Posted By billyymc

Turns out that with swapping saddles (tried and...

Turns out that with swapping saddles (tried and ISM Road saddle and didnt' like it) I had moved some things around and didn't record my fit prior to the swap. I have it dialed in very nicely now,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-19, 04:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,484
Posted By billyymc

Most people, in my experience, grossly...

Most people, in my experience, grossly overestimate slope percentage/degrees. This is true in cycling, and in skiing. I recently purchased a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS and it has % grade as one of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 03:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,355
Posted By billyymc

First, a bike isn't an investment. Second,...

First, a bike isn't an investment.

Second, you can't really make a "value" argument for this, because you're asking people to put a value on what makes them happy. If owning a bespoke frame...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,880
Posted By billyymc

Just finished building this gravel bike last...

Just finished building this gravel bike last night. Quite happy with the way it came together, with the exception of the natural color bar tape (which I screwed up a bit) which I'll replace with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-19, 04:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,487
Posted By billyymc

Not just acceptable, but in some U.S. states a...

Not just acceptable, but in some U.S. states a legal alternative written into the motor vehicle code.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,958
Posted By billyymc

Got is sorted out. From the top of James Kennedy...

Got is sorted out. From the top of James Kennedy State Forest we will drop down to Virgil and ride to the Virgil Country Store, then backtrack. Added 5 miles and 500 feet of elevation but I was able...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 19,441
Posted By billyymc

I'll give you an example of a bad ride I did...

I'll give you an example of a bad ride I did recently. Four of us started at 6:30 am this past July 5. The plan was to ride 101 miles, with 10,500 feet of climbing.

At the start of the ride the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,958
Posted By billyymc

Rough idea of the route - starts in Maine, NY...

Rough idea of the route - starts in Maine, NY then goes through Newark Valley to Shingagin Hollow State Forest (not far from Ithaca), from there through Hammond Hill State Forest, James Kennedy State...
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