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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 201
Posted By Iride01

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to...

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to garner some odd looks and start conversations with potential new friends.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By Iride01

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided...

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided is all you need to get started training by power. If that is more expensive than your bike, then you probably need to wait till you can afford a better...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 944
Posted By Iride01

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for...

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for the distance of the ride or slower. If you have hills, you need to know how much energy you can expend to climb them without going too deep in your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 603
Posted By Iride01

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or...

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or similar. Not quite the same beast as a lithium battery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 820
Posted By Iride01

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke...

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke holes after 4 years normal for a alloy rim. I've got alloy rims from the late seventies that don't have cracks. And none of my newer alloy rims do...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 675
Posted By Iride01

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0°...

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0° stem. Usually road bikes come with about a 7° stem to offset the head tube angle by turning the stem negative so it looks about parallel to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 836
Posted By Iride01

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 675
Posted By Iride01

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda...

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda is made to give a rider. And that is a fairly aggressive fit. For a 58cm frame you should probably be at least 180cm or better.

The saddle height...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 725
Posted By Iride01

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any...

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any adjustment to open them. I usually will undo the pinch bolt, then unscrew the barrel adjuster about half way and then squeeze the calipers together with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 508
Posted By Iride01

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills....

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills. Shop has already bought and paid for that bike. I didn't see anything saying Trek was going to rebate dealers for selling 2023 or 2024 models. Nor did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By Iride01

They don't make them to be taken apart and...

They don't make them to be taken apart and rebuilt anymore. So a lot of that will be all on you and your ability to figure it out and do what's needed. Perhaps something has gotten in there and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,164
Posted By Iride01

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your...

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your average HR during the ride in Zone 3 or lower. If you are in a group and trying to keep up with a bunch of Sepp Kuss wanna be's, then you are doomed no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,164
Posted By Iride01

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you...

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you are doing rides that hit the upper zones quite a bit, then you'll deplete your glycogen stores if your pace outruns your bodies ability to burn fat for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 725
Posted By Iride01

Separate them from the rim for spacing. ...

Separate them from the rim for spacing.
Separate them from the rim for wheel removal.
Separate them from their holders for replacement.


Which?

1. Usually there is a barrel adjuster on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,164
Posted By Iride01

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP....

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP. You seemed to indicate you may have been experiencing some symptoms. But haven't disclosed any that I've read. And maybe you shouldn't here, but do...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By Iride01

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? ...

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? Any auto payment that you make with PayPal can be deactivated for future billings.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 704
Posted By Iride01

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail...

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail a fair amount of time, then I see no issue with the half and halt solution. Though for getting traction in loose dirt or mud, I'd put the knobbier...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 512
Posted By Iride01

What model FD do you have? And which side of the...

What model FD do you have? And which side of the FD's skid plate is rubbing on the chain? Is this a group set that has trim positions? I don't know when trim was added, but 10 speed and greater rears...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By Iride01

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using...

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using the charger. Might be more of a issue for data if for some odd reason you are old school moving data to and from that Edge 530.

I use to put a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,152
Posted By Iride01

What are you asking? If you expect there to be...

What are you asking? If you expect there to be one perfect answer, then just make one up and that can be it.

Many times the only pressure they show on the side of the tire is the maximum tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 951
Posted By Iride01

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick...

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick stopping unless the pads were freshly new and everything else perfect. Looks like you might have a steel rim. Those were always worse for stopping...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,016
Posted By Iride01

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro...

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-ED400/), Velo 9 (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-VL820/) and Velo 7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,590
Posted By Iride01

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is...

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is good!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,858
Posted By Iride01

Pretending that all cars will hit a cyclist at 35...

Pretending that all cars will hit a cyclist at 35 mph or more is also tiresome.
Pretending that a helmet will not help protect a cyclist from some of the accidents they have is also tiresome.

I'd...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-12-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By Iride01

I've never developed the habit of doing much...

I've never developed the habit of doing much resistance training. But I've always known that stronger muscles help keep joint and other pains away. When ever I build that muscle group back up, that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,207
Posted By Iride01

Most of the automobile companies have a electric...

Most of the automobile companies have a electric option. Why not bicycle companies?

I'd only hope that we get better defined names for them that delineate what is required to be pedal assisted and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 667
Posted By Iride01

What intelligent choices do you need to make that...

What intelligent choices do you need to make that knowing this answer will solve? The makers of the bike expect you to be able to shift to all the gear combinations. They sometimes caution you not to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,338
Posted By Iride01

Why do you say that cyclist are flouting the laws...

Why do you say that cyclist are flouting the laws when they cruise in the vehicle lane? In my state and most other states I'm aware of, a cyclist is entitled to use the full lane.

Otherwise I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,979
Posted By Iride01

That's essentially what I'm cautioning against...

That's essentially what I'm cautioning against too. While swaps of stem length are reasonable. Raising the bars more than is already given by the 40mm or so of spacers under the stem is just a sign...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,979
Posted By Iride01

Yes I throw that sentiment out a lot. ...

Yes I throw that sentiment out a lot.

However if one plans on doing that to a bike that they are purchasing, then they are purchasing the wrong bike. They should be looking at models of a bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 322
Posted By Iride01

I'd have to think there is something else going...

I'd have to think there is something else going on that is making the cable hard to pull. And likely with the cable routing that might have bends that are too tight. Possibly making the loop going to...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-10-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By Iride01

Is your position on the drop bar bike lower than...

Is your position on the drop bar bike lower than your other bikes you don't have an issue with? I'm thinking mostly it's just you having to lift your head up more and craning your neck to see down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,423
Posted By Iride01

Muscle power into the cranks is equivalent to...

Muscle power into the cranks is equivalent to torque. And at low RPM, it takes more torque to maintain the same speed than it does when at higher RPM.

So more torque means more strain on the knees...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,592
Posted By Iride01

It doesn't matter whether the person should have...

It doesn't matter whether the person should have been in the bike lane or not. Even if something or someone is illegally in the road, drivers of vehicles still have the obligation to maintain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By Iride01

In a month or so of regular riding, you'll be...

In a month or so of regular riding, you'll be able to do it with no issue in the big ring. It's supposed to rain here for the next few days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By Iride01

I was sort of thinking the same as Andrew R...

I was sort of thinking the same as Andrew R Stewart . You need to make sure that's a 8 speed shifter. They made a 7 speed shifter in the ST-EF500 also. If you can find the full part number on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,423
Posted By Iride01

You won't ever be fast if you don't get...

You won't ever be fast if you don't get comfortable riding at a high cadence. 60 rpm in the 52 front and 11 rear will only give you about 22 mph. And stomping on that gear combo isn't easy for very...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By Iride01

Did you forget to add the shot of the screen to...

Did you forget to add the shot of the screen to your post?

If it's just data, you can build a customized display with your Edge 530. Pick the number of fields you want on the screen and then tell...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,858
Posted By Iride01

And I'm the example for that. The Bontrager...

And I'm the example for that. The Bontrager helmets with the wave cell back in 2020 fit my head the best of any I tried on. I just didn't believe that I'd get decent ventilation with it so I passed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,858
Posted By Iride01

But they have 19 different road bike/gravel...

But they have 19 different road bike/gravel helmets on their site. Of which 3 or 4 look pretty decent for airflow. And they don't show them on the first page. Though those were pricier and you might...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,858
Posted By Iride01

Giro and Bell do have some models that have...

Giro and Bell do have some models that have decent airflow and for inexpensive helmets they have some highly rated in the crash tests. And it was a Giro interceptor that saved me in my one and only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,054
Posted By Iride01

Consider the weight as well as the compact size...

Consider the weight as well as the compact size you might can get. I've never had a folding bike, but some look heavy. And you can get some used bikes that weigh in at 18 lbs or less if you look...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By Iride01

Not really much if you are looking at a true road...

Not really much if you are looking at a true road bike. The seat tube angle might be a little slacker for a road bike that is considered a touring bike. The ones you use for multi-day trips loaded to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By Iride01

Are you certain it's a crack in the rim? If its a...

Are you certain it's a crack in the rim? If its a alloy rim, then the ends of the extrusion may just be butted together and pins that you can't see hold them in alignment.


Welcome to BF

If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Iride01

Why is it a flaw to be aware my surrounding? ...

Why is it a flaw to be aware my surrounding?

I didn't say that is the only way or the only thing I do to identify persons behind me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By Iride01

Using a floor pump? Are you pushing the handle...

Using a floor pump? Are you pushing the handle all the way down on the pump? If the handle isn't going all the way to the bottom then you need to put more of your weight on it. Sometimes the check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,058
Posted By Iride01

Self fusing silicone tape is available at the big...

Self fusing silicone tape is available at the big box building supply stores and other hardware stores in many colors. When used correctly it's wonderful. But like learning how to wrap your bars, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,781
Posted By Iride01

Probably because some people get upset when their...

Probably because some people get upset when their bike is 17.8 lbs instead of the 17.4 lbs that was listed in the specs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,686
Posted By Iride01

I think you'll like the Synapse. But do get some...

I think you'll like the Synapse. But do get some input on what size you might like if it's not too late. Per Cannondale's sizing for that model, a 54cm should be for 67" - 71" tall riders. A 56cm for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 816
Posted By Iride01

Anything that may have changed the chain line up...

Anything that may have changed the chain line up sometime in the past history of the bike? A slightly worn chain may have been flexible enough side to side and worked well enough. But with new chain...
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