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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By Porknz

This is probably a good idea. I bought the...

This is probably a good idea. I bought the cleats there, but just took them home thinking it as a simpler process than it is the first time. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By Porknz

So no shim, front holes, go for a ride and then...

So no shim, front holes, go for a ride and then adjust if they don't feel comfortable before the next ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By Porknz

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By Porknz

Installing my first cleats in my first cycling shoes...?

Wondering if anyone can help me out with basic instructions. I have my first cycling shoes and my first cleats. I figured you just screwed them in and were done with it. Opened them up and there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By Porknz

I'll give it a pinch next time and see if that...

I'll give it a pinch next time and see if that helps.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By Porknz

Never heard of a bead jack. Going to check this...

Never heard of a bead jack. Going to check this out. Thanks.
(https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2019_journeyman_sora_650)
(https://teravail.com/products/sparwood-tire#/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By Porknz

What am I doing wrong? I got the first one on...

What am I doing wrong? I got the first one on after probably thirty minutes of serious effort. Broke out into a sweat before getting it on. Here is my progress on the second tire so far. There is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By Porknz

Yes. Actually the rear tire wore off the tread,...

Yes. Actually the rear tire wore off the tread, but the front tire looks basically new still. Moving the front tire to the rear tire and putting a new one on the front tire.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By Porknz

Help changing my first flat

I am having trouble getting the last of the tire bead back onto the rim. I'm changing my first tire as I transition between summer outdoor riding and winter indoor riding. Thanks for any tricks. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

How come I can only get responses from ***holes? ...

How come I can only get responses from ***holes? I'm doing the best research I can. There's only one cassette to purchase with the trainer. I knew I needed one because one doesn't come with it. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

If that's the case, can anyone suggest a cassette...

If that's the case, can anyone suggest a cassette for my salsa sora journeyman?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

I bought the trainer, and it had an option to buy...

I bought the trainer, and it had an option to buy a cassette. The trainer doesn't come with a cassette. I bought the cassette to go with it.

I take it from your response, I'm going to have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

My understanding from a previous post was that I...

My understanding from a previous post was that I was an idiot for suggesting the idea of using the 11 speed cassette with my 9 speed bike, so maybe I need to find a different cassette from somewhere...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

Maybe I bought the wrong cassette? They only...

Maybe I bought the wrong cassette? They only offer the one I purchased for sale. My bike is a 9x2.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

The photos have everything I have. The image of...

The photos have everything I have. The image of the cassette, plus the image of the extra cogs is what I have to work with. The cassette is the one purchased from the wahoo site to go with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By Porknz

Help installing a first cassette

I will try to attach a few photos. I'm trying to install my first bike, onto my first trainer, but need to install my first cassette first. It's not tight yet, so I might need some spacers or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 469
Posted By Porknz

Sorry. Should have given more details. It's...

Sorry. Should have given more details.

It's a refurbished Wahoo Kickr Core from Wahoo.

I did buy a separate cassette from Wahoo.

I'm not sure I got all of the paperwork with the refurbished...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 469
Posted By Porknz

Video for setting up a new cassette?

I finished my first century ride last weekend and am now trying to set up my first indoor trainer and transitioning to riding indoor for the first time. Any good resources on how to get the cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,757
Posted By Porknz

Garmin Connect seemed easier. I believe I was...

Garmin Connect seemed easier. I believe I was able to make that and load it to my 530 without too much trouble. One more tick off of my list before my first century ride tomorrow! :/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,757
Posted By Porknz

Tried ridewithgps, and I seemed to end up with a...

Tried ridewithgps, and I seemed to end up with a few more miles that the 101 the paper map I got suggested. Otherwise it seemed to work well. I can't seem to get the file to my garmin however, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,757
Posted By Porknz

Remind me what to use to create a map to load into my garmin edge 530?

I can't remember what free online software I used to point and click a map that I could load into my edge 530. Thanks for any suggestions.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By Porknz

Anyone own a Kickr Core?

I just financed a refurbished Kickr Core from Wahoo and it should be here soon. I've never had one before, as I just started cycling this spring, and I'm a little worried as it looks like a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,787
Posted By Porknz

I guess it's probably not a good idea, but after...

I guess it's probably not a good idea, but after having a total knee done this fall, I decided to jump full on into cycling since running and soccer are out now. Went to the lbs over the winter and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Went out for fifty today with food. Made myself...

Went out for fifty today with food. Made myself eat and drink at about 12.5 mile intervals. I've never eaten during a ride before. Usually stop half way for a minute or two and drink half a bottle...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Looks like over the course of the 101 miles...4...

Looks like over the course of the 101 miles...4 rest stops, and two additional water stops. Starts and stops at a brewery.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 04:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Good advice. I haven't ridden in a group, but...

Good advice. I haven't ridden in a group, but don't really plan to in the event. I mean a couple people sure, but large group inches away from another tire, I'll be avoiding that as best I can. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

I'll look into this when I get my map uploaded...

I'll look into this when I get my map uploaded then. I remember this climbing feature being a big deal when trying to decide between a 520 and 530 if I remember correctly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

I think I have done something like this once...

I think I have done something like this once before, just to see on a route how it worked with a nice color map and audible turn directions. Will I be the odd, annoying one if I have turn by turn...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

I'd love whatever info you have on learning to...

I'd love whatever info you have on learning to get the pdf map I got today (I think an organizer had mercy on the new guy. Sounds like they don't give the map out until the morning of otherwise.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

If I can cram one in somewhere, do you pack a...

If I can cram one in somewhere, do you pack a raincoat? I wear bibs, a base layer, and a cycling shirt. Extra socks or anything like that if weather looks sketchy? I hadn't thought of that.

Is it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

A good pair of gloves with gel padding stopped...

A good pair of gloves with gel padding stopped the numb fingers I was getting the first few months I rode. Allowed me to use many more positions comfortably and to quit gripping so tight. Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Event is 9/19. I think my plan is to stop at most...

Event is 9/19. I think my plan is to stop at most of the rest stops. Not worried about speed, and I kind of suck at drinking and riding so far. I'm thinking of making myself pull over at stops to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

So many questions here! 1. I have a little...

So many questions here!

1. I have a little experience with the free services offered by the garmin app, and the strava app. Can you tell me more about ridewithgps? I really want to have the map...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

I know. Apparently bike shops sometimes have...

I know. Apparently bike shops sometimes have classes? I've watched videos on youtube, so I think in a really bad situation I could figure it out. I feel more comfortable on a long ride like this,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 10:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Good to know about the overeating. I mean it...

Good to know about the overeating. I mean it makes sense, but I'm getting a lot of advice about eating and drinking a lot, so keeping things closer to what I'm used to makes sense. I'm trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 10:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

I don't know how to change a flat yet, just...

I don't know how to change a flat yet, just started cycling about four months ago. Something I need to learn yet. If there is sag support and I have spare tubes and CO2 with me, will a sag help me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

No hammering planned on this first one. Just...

No hammering planned on this first one. Just hoping to finish. I almost always ride solo, and only average in the 15's. Any other first time advice? Bring this, don't bring this? I usually stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,223
Posted By Porknz

Just signed up for my first century ride. Am I crazy?

Okay, I've been riding 40 miles for my regular ride through rolling hills three or four days a week for the last six weeks or so. I've done a fifty on a day I had planned to do thirty and just felt...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,280
Posted By Porknz

I think probably no to the window too. :) I'll...

I think probably no to the window too. :) I'll start searching around for a fan that would work though. There is a surface right in front of where I think I'd bike that would probably be perfect...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,280
Posted By Porknz

Yes it's ceiling mounted, and I'll essentially be...

Yes it's ceiling mounted, and I'll essentially be riding under it most likely.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,280
Posted By Porknz

Hmmmm. None of those in the room with the big...

Hmmmm. None of those in the room with the big screen projector. Is a fire cube, or a roku any help? I have those so that I can mirror my android and ios phones. I don't really want to try to run...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-21, 10:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,280
Posted By Porknz

If you have one, may I ask how it connects (zwift...

If you have one, may I ask how it connects (zwift to screen)? I have a 4k projector I could like to try to use it with so that I can bike in front of my 150" screen, but I'm not sure how zwift and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,280
Posted By Porknz

First winter with a bike and thinking about an indoor trainer...

I am loving having a bike this summer, and thinking I need to get a trainer to bike indoors this winter (midwest weather, US).

Any thoughts on this for starters? I don't really know where to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By Porknz

Thanks for the ideas guys. I didn't realize...

Thanks for the ideas guys. I didn't realize initially there is a segment called gravel shoes. When I looked at Giro that was linked, they have road shoes and MTB shoes, which seems to be what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,339
Posted By Porknz

I like the Abus gamechanger (flip flop!) but it...

I like the Abus gamechanger (flip flop!) but it doesn't have rotational tech. How much of a factor should this be in buying a new helmet?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,534
Posted By Porknz

What a good reminder!

Started reading this, selectively so as not to give myself a mental hurdle too (I don't think I often get above 30, so there's that), but it seems like a great reminder for me to get gloves. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-21, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By Porknz

Help picking out my first shoes?

Got my first bike this winter and have been out about a dozen times. I'm slowly picking up items to go with the bike. My most recent purchase was pedals. I had been using the free set the shop put on...
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