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Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,543
Posted By SpedFast

I'm not a Trek fan, but that is one fine looking...

I'm not a Trek fan, but that is one fine looking machine. Absolutely love the color!
03-13-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

Being from the midwest originally, your pics make...

Being from the midwest originally, your pics make me feel nostalgic. Really like them :) Thanks for taking the time to put them up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By SpedFast

If you've melted out the honey, but I'd be...

If you've melted out the honey, but I'd be worried about swarms. :(
03-09-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,994
Posted By SpedFast

Is your nickname 'Diesel'? :)

Is your nickname 'Diesel'? :)
03-07-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 424
Posted By SpedFast

I've used the helmet mounted mirror on my last 3...

I've used the helmet mounted mirror on my last 3 helmets. I find a touch of hot glue really steadies it so you don't have vibration. I am considering one that mounts to my glasses because I have a...
03-07-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

I'm heading out tonight after the SOTUS. Supposed...

I'm heading out tonight after the SOTUS. Supposed to remain dry and the winds are calm so the temperature shouldn't be a problem and low 40's. Will probably only do a 10-12 miles because I don't want...
03-04-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,697
Posted By SpedFast

I didn't realize it was such a rare move, I...

I didn't realize it was such a rare move, I always go to the drops when I'm out of the saddle. Of course, I spend 90% of my time in the drops. It's much more comfortable to me.
03-03-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

37°F, (2.8°C) 50MPH (80KMH) gusts, hail, sleet,...

37°F, (2.8°C) 50MPH (80KMH) gusts, hail, sleet, thunder & lightening, at one point it even snowed! It was invigorating and exciting. I went 29.7 miles in just over 2 1/2 hours. I have never moved so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,936
Posted By SpedFast

What do you mean by 'going to'?

What do you mean by 'going to'?
02-29-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,075
Posted By SpedFast

Yes, we should all carry alcohol on our rides....

Yes, we should all carry alcohol on our rides. Just for emergencies you know :50:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,936
Posted By SpedFast

I watched that video too and was quite impressed....

I watched that video too and was quite impressed. I got a bottle of my favorite rum on our 45th anniversary just a couple of months ago so I probably won't be getting the Silca, but I like the idea....
02-27-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,697
Posted By SpedFast

Ditto :thumb: (75)

Ditto :thumb: (75)
02-26-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 999
Posted By SpedFast

Almost everyone I know carries today. I just...

Almost everyone I know carries today. I just assume that everyone out there is packing something and unless you're trained or prepared to deal with that, simply smile and try to keep moving...
02-22-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 389
Posted By SpedFast

My bad. I shoulda clicked the link. :o

My bad. I shoulda clicked the link. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By SpedFast

' My bad. I forgot you're in the UK :)

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My bad. I forgot you're in the UK :)
02-14-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 825
Posted By SpedFast

Mountain bikers are animals:)

Mountain bikers are animals:)
02-14-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 930
Posted By SpedFast

I use "Missing Link" connector on my Giant with...

I use "Missing Link" connector on my Giant with 6spd freewheel. The quick link didn't come with the chain but because I wax my chains I needed something easier than driving a pin in and out all the...
02-14-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 285
Posted By SpedFast

Thanks for all your responses. The overall...

Thanks for all your responses. The overall concern that seems to be the theme is that without modifying something, IE: DR, Hanger, or at minimum the cage, it probably wouldn't be wise to just slap on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,543
Posted By SpedFast

Thank you. I appreciate your time and knowledge...

Thank you. I appreciate your time and knowledge on here. :)
02-08-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
Posted By SpedFast

I haven;t had shin splints since playing tennis...

I haven;t had shin splints since playing tennis more than 50 years ago.:)
02-04-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,439
Posted By SpedFast

I had a lot on my mind one day (hey, I'm old) and...

I had a lot on my mind one day (hey, I'm old) and I put a foldable tire on inside out. Worse yet, I rode it about 10 miles before I realized what I'd done. :o
02-04-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,439
Posted By SpedFast

It should probably not go on any group rides for...

It should probably not go on any group rides for a while.... Just saying.
02-03-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

What a beautiful day. 50°F and barely a wind....

What a beautiful day. 50°F and barely a wind. Logged 26 miles at a slower than normal pace because there was so much to see with the sun shining. Might go back out later and put a few miles in after...
01-31-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By SpedFast

Okay, I took the time to wax my glasses and while...

Okay, I took the time to wax my glasses and while it was more effort, they were much clearer initially than baby shampoo. However, I ended up using a clean piece of cloth to wipe my glasses instead...
01-31-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,241
Posted By SpedFast

I ride a lot at night and during the day and I...

I ride a lot at night and during the day and I have become known to the locals as 'That old guy on the bike-he rides everyday and in any weather. Must be nuts.' :thumb:
01-29-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By SpedFast

I've tried that on my snowmobile helmet shield...

I've tried that on my snowmobile helmet shield with only temporary luck. I will try the ceramic? wax next.
01-28-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By SpedFast

I had a couple of dry days so didn't get the...

I had a couple of dry days so didn't get the opportunity until tonight when I decided a night ride after the games was in order. It wasn't raining, just super thick Londonistic fog that floated in...
01-22-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,090
Posted By SpedFast

I got several of those in a drawer since...

I got several of those in a drawer since switching to my phone. They're wireless, use a magnet on the spoke and generally cost less than $20 bucks. The CR2032 batteries last about a year unless you...
01-21-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By SpedFast

Thanks for the tip. I have some of both that I...

Thanks for the tip. I have some of both that I use on my truck, never thought about using it on my glasses.
01-20-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,947
Posted By SpedFast

I like peanut butter. I only average 25...

I like peanut butter. I only average 25 miles/day, but I can move my weight up and down by controlling my peanut butter intake. 75 years of age and still feel younger than most my age. I credit it to...
01-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By SpedFast

I've been married for almost 45 years now and...

I've been married for almost 45 years now and even I would never subject my dear wife to that kind of abuse. Tread carefully my friend:50:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,253
Posted By SpedFast

All this chatter about hill climbing motivated me...

All this chatter about hill climbing motivated me to actually go out in the rain today and tackle a real hill. Aprox. 3 miles of grade averaging between 8 and 14%. My 36chainring/28cassette gearing...
01-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,666
Posted By SpedFast

I would have believed all of it if you had used a...

I would have believed all of it if you had used a condom and not a nitrile glove. Everyone carries a condom with them, very few would have a nitrile glove handy.:rolleyes:
01-04-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,666
Posted By SpedFast

If you did that out on the trail and it got you...

If you did that out on the trail and it got you home, CONGRATULATIONS! Job accomplished. But once you're home, fix it right. Rubber/contact cement and a piece from an old inner tube like Jay...
01-03-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,304
Posted By SpedFast

It only took me 2 days of not riding to begin...

It only took me 2 days of not riding to begin feeling stiff in the morning when I climbed out of bed. Poor diet and inactivity don't take long to do their nasty on a body. Just turned 75.
If I can't...
01-02-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,216
Posted By SpedFast

I saw a vid on utube last night demonstrating...

I saw a vid on utube last night demonstrating thicker rotors. The contributor swears by them. I have no idea. My elcheapos work just fine :) Just a thought to investigate if anyone is really...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By SpedFast

I thought it was more about frequency :foo:,...

I thought it was more about frequency :foo:, hence this thread....
Combination of road and trainer= 7000 miles. I stayed on the trainer today until I reached my goal. Whew! I find the trainer much...
12-29-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By SpedFast

I set out the other day it was 28 F. By the time...

I set out the other day it was 28 F. By the time I got back it had reached 48 F and my gloves were soaked from the sweat running down my arms because my 'winter' jacket is windproof which equates to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By SpedFast

I have a goal and 2 more days to reach it, don't...

I have a goal and 2 more days to reach it, don't rush me.
12-29-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

Beautiful country, but sure wish there was a...

Beautiful country, but sure wish there was a little more shoulder on those roads. :)
12-27-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,565
Posted By SpedFast

I'm currently running 25 on rear and 28 on front....

I'm currently running 25 on rear and 28 on front. I find the 28 is much smoother and easier on me vibration wise because I can run it lower pressure than the 25. In the summer when the bike never...
12-24-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By SpedFast

I've got 2 in rotation along with a couple of...

I've got 2 in rotation along with a couple of KMC's on a 2x11 (105) group set and don't notice any difference front or rear. HTH
12-23-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,304
Posted By SpedFast

Who hid the Advil? I was going to remain a...

Who hid the Advil? I was going to remain a perpetual 69, but the wife says she doesn't want people mistaking me for her kid so we're growing old together. Still manage on average 150 miles/week and...
12-18-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,226
Posted By SpedFast

RockBros 850 lumen with blink for daytime use...

RockBros 850 lumen with blink for daytime use also and Solaris 250 Lumen for rear that can be toned down for night riding. I also have a headlight mount on the helmet for night riding in addition to...
12-14-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

Max speed 117.3 MPH. Seriously? :thumb:

Max speed 117.3 MPH. Seriously? :thumb:
12-05-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,241
Posted By SpedFast

I don't know your age or personal history, but at...

I don't know your age or personal history, but at 74 I really enjoy night riding when the streets are almost deserted and the wild life is out foraging. I ride solo with some good lights and I think...
12-04-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By SpedFast

Tell your legs those were 'fake' miles, haha

Tell your legs those were 'fake' miles, haha
12-03-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,241
Posted By SpedFast

Well... If we're not pro's, does that make us...

Well... If we're not pro's, does that make us amateur cyclists? I know I've experienced my share of amateur car drivers:)
12-03-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By SpedFast

Having written and received grants in the past...

Having written and received grants in the past for recreational trails, I find it hard to believe that the monies would go to another project not approved by the grant guidelines. Most even have time...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,936
Posted By SpedFast

Aren't you afraid all that headwind is going to...

Aren't you afraid all that headwind is going to slow you down? :lol:
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