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Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By nesdog

I made this same upgrade. As a retirement present...

I made this same upgrade. As a retirement present to myself in 2019, I went from a 2014 Domane 4.3 (all 105) to the SLR7. I thought to myself "It's the same geometry, and measurements. Why am I doing...
03-25-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,481
Posted By nesdog

40 mile club ride today with about 2600' of...

40 mile club ride today with about 2600' of climbing. A bit chilly, with temps in the low 40's at start. Glad to get out before yet another rain storm hits Socal. Most of our local climbs have...
02-02-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,294
Posted By nesdog

I had my first eye done in Dec. and the 2nd last...

I had my first eye done in Dec. and the 2nd last week. I've worn glasses my whole life.

Difference in vision (even though I didn't think I was that bad) is pretty pronounced. Much sharper. I...
12-16-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By nesdog

Got back on the bike and have been slowly...

Got back on the bike and have been slowly increasing miles and climbs. It's now 10 days since surgery.
Yesterday's follow up showed my fluid level dropped nicely, but will take 2-4 more months to...
12-08-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By nesdog

Joined the cataract club!

Was supposed to get the eyes done in the Spring but developed detached retina and macular pucker. First repair done in May, and the pucker and further detachment fixed in August. Off the bike while I...
Forum: For Sale
05-12-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By nesdog

Speedplay Frogs-Chro-Moly

Used only on my road bike, never in the dirt. No cleats.
$55 with free shipping to the lower 48 only. ...
04-23-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,972
Posted By nesdog

FWIW, I had knee pain developing late late year....

FWIW, I had knee pain developing late late year. I eventually went to PT and we started working on the various supporting structures; hips, glutes, etc. which I had never done. I was plenty strong in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,788
Posted By nesdog

I have the SLR7 and have never changed the...

I have the SLR7 and have never changed the default middle setting for the isospeed. I would not mind losing that adjustability in favor of a weight savings.
Forum: For Sale
04-12-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By nesdog

Time ATAC XC8 Pedals

Only used on my road bike for a month. They just didn't quite work for me. The pedals come with two sets of cleats; the original regular ones I never used, and the EZ Cleat 10 degree release ones I...
04-10-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Opted to get the Look X-Track Race Carbon. One...

Opted to get the Look X-Track Race Carbon. One ride so far of just a bit under 30 miles. Wow, the clip in is smooth as butter and the exit about the same (using Look's EZ Cleat). The larger platform...
04-09-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,450
Posted By nesdog

Spraying degreaser directly onto the cassette, as...

Spraying degreaser directly onto the cassette, as I did for years with my rim brake bikes. uh....except I now have disc brakes and the fluid also landed on the pads. Sheepishly took the bike to the...
04-05-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Update: April 5. I've been riding the XC8's for a...

Update: April 5. I've been riding the XC8's for a little over a month. Clip in and out has gotten easier. One of the issues I've had is that there is really no platform to this model, so when taking...
03-13-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Updating: rode the Time XC8's yesterday for 17...

Updating: rode the Time XC8's yesterday for 17 miles. These were the ones I originally purchased to replace the Frogs. They seemed tight for a few rides so I opted to get the HT's.

Well, the XC...
03-11-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Well, today I mounted the HT's and tried them...

Well, today I mounted the HT's and tried them out. Good thing I only wore a tennis shoe on one foot, because unclipping was nearly impossible! The clip in was easy but the angle required to get out...
03-10-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Received the pedals today. Nice looking product....

Received the pedals today. Nice looking product. Will mount them when I get a chance. You know, they are about 1/4 pound heavier than my Frogs and a few ounces more than the Time's I'm testing. I...
03-09-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Hmmm...I've got two pair of old Frogs, one is...

Hmmm...I've got two pair of old Frogs, one is only a year old. Might be worth selling those off. Thanks for the idea!
03-07-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

Just for the heck of it, I ended up buying the HT...

Just for the heck of it, I ended up buying the HT T1, which I mentioned in the OP I was interested in. I have not received them yet.

Of course, now that I look at the pix of them, they seem huge...
03-05-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By nesdog

MTB Pedals

I've been running Speedplay Frogs on my roadie for years. Really like the easy clip in and out and float. Alas, they are no longer being made and cleats impossible to find.
I have tested out some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,674
Posted By nesdog

My best year; 3362 miles, about 17 miles more...

My best year; 3362 miles, about 17 miles more than last year. Talk about cutting it close! 240,000 feet of climbing.
12-29-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,871
Posted By nesdog

240,564. Slightly under last year. Rain has...

240,564. Slightly under last year. Rain has stopped us for the past week; I needed about 14k more. But hit my highest mileage, being a tad over last year at 3364 miles. Yay!
09-21-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Agoura/Westlake through Hidden Valley to a loop...

Agoura/Westlake through Hidden Valley to a loop around Dos Vientos. Mostly an out and back of 44 miles, pretty warm on the road with headwinds starting to blow.
08-20-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Out from Agoura to Hidden Valley, Ellen's Ranch...

Out from Agoura to Hidden Valley, Ellen's Ranch turn around, then back home. 35 miles, not much climbing. A bit more in the hills tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By nesdog

I don't believe Speedplay/Wahoo are selling those...

I don't believe Speedplay/Wahoo are selling those pedals any longer. The line has been completely redone. Cleats for legacy pedals are also hard to find.
03-23-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Thirty five miles, out and back through Hidden...

Thirty five miles, out and back through Hidden Valley. Was a bit cooler than I wanted and never did peel off anything. Looking forward to warmer weather this coming weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By nesdog

FWIW, Wahoo went scorched earth on Speedplay's...

FWIW, Wahoo went scorched earth on Speedplay's line up. I'm not sure they even make those cleats any longer, as they released new info today. I was told they will not be making any legacy items after...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,670
Posted By nesdog

The screw doesn't dead end at the third position;...

The screw doesn't dead end at the third position; what is does is reset back to position one if you continue turning. So what I'm trying to figure is which spot offers the least tension. Since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,670
Posted By nesdog

Time ATAC Pedal Adjust

I picked up some XC8's to use on my Domane, now that Speedplay/Wahoo no longer supports the Frog pedals. I know the Time pedal can be adjusted for release tension. I notice when the screw is turned,...
02-10-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,099
Posted By nesdog

Bike hook, so the bike is upright with front...

Bike hook, so the bike is upright with front wheel in the crook and the rear on the ground. Easy in and out. Oh yeah, I use a retaining wire on the front wheel to the hook. I'm not worried about it...
01-29-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,147
Posted By nesdog

Loan out my Domane? Uh, no. Luckily, my...

Loan out my Domane? Uh, no.

Luckily, my daughter has no interest in riding my bike. She has a kinda hybrid mtb I got for her at a shop years ago. My wife has her own Giant.
01-27-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,360
Posted By nesdog

I've have been using Speedplay Frog MTB pedals on...

I've have been using Speedplay Frog MTB pedals on my roadie for years. Tons of float, easy in and out release. Very easy on the knees. I rarely have issues.

Last year, Wahoo bought out Speedplay...
01-26-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Short 13 mile loop around Agoura/Westlake this...

Short 13 mile loop around Agoura/Westlake this morning. Was freeeeezing! Temps mostly in the 40's for the bulk of the ride. Rain coming in the next few days will mean trainer miles, I guess.
Plus...
01-19-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

No wind at 7:00 a.m. Hoping to get in some miles,...

No wind at 7:00 a.m. Hoping to get in some miles, I took off around 8 with very light breezes. Two blocks from my house I got blasted by a crosswind that nearly pushed me over. Wind increased...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,871
Posted By nesdog

I had a 2014 4.3 Domane. As a retirement gift to...

I had a 2014 4.3 Domane. As a retirement gift to myself last year, I upgraded to the SLR7 Disc. Yes, it was a freakin' fortune! And I haven't regretted it for a minute.

I wasn't in any hurry for...
12-24-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,928
Posted By nesdog

Will hit 3300 during tomorrow's ride, best year...

Will hit 3300 during tomorrow's ride, best year ever. Retirement is a beautiful thing!
12-23-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,227
Posted By nesdog

I'm all over the place during a ride; our 26 year...

I'm all over the place during a ride; our 26 year old daughter items, should I change up the route, how does my body feel, COVID, COVID, COVID!!

Riding alone for so many months, without any of...
11-17-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Up Rock Store first. Had a good pace going and...

Up Rock Store first. Had a good pace going and near the top just fizzled. Heart rate went through the roof and I was toast. What I get for not climbing for a few weeks and having lower mileage as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,128
Posted By nesdog

I got the same info from Wahoo Support as well....

I got the same info from Wahoo Support as well. Have been using Frogs on my road bike for years. Could not find any cleats and Wahoo told me they also had none to spare.
I've purchased Time pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,248
Posted By nesdog

Does that come in carbon?

Does that come in carbon?
10-31-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

I gotta do the San Gabriel's one of these days....

I gotta do the San Gabriel's one of these days. Maybe next year. It just seems like a pain to drive there from where I live.

Did a wandering route out towards Simi today. When I left the house,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

I notice the XC models have a smaller body than...

I notice the XC models have a smaller body than the MX ones. Wondering how that affects stability or power transfer. Although I note my Frogs have a pretty small engagement spot as well and I manage...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

Inasmuch as this is for a road bike application...

Inasmuch as this is for a road bike application rather than having to deal with dirt and debris, which of the XC series would you recommend?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

Can you expand on the notion that the Shimano's...

Can you expand on the notion that the Shimano's don't have that much float? It's one of my hot button items for this purchase.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

Thanks for all of the responses! This has been...

Thanks for all of the responses! This has been helpful.

So far, I'm considering the Shimano ES600 and the Time MX8 pedals. These have caught my eye so far, although I'm not seeing all raves for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

Did opting for a single sided pedal cause any...

Did opting for a single sided pedal cause any kind of issue for you, being used to doubles? What Time product do you like?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By nesdog

MTB Pedal with road bike

I've been using Frogs on my road bike for years. Easy recessed cleat to walk in, and tons of float to accommodate my knees.

Alas, Wahoo has discontinued the line since buying out Speedplay. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,627
Posted By nesdog

Not directly related, but as we touched on this...

Not directly related, but as we touched on this upthread, here is some info I got yesterday from Wahoo:

"Thanks for reaching out to Wahoo customer support. Wahoo is not moving forward with the...
10-20-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Started out at 8 in the fog....which, as it turns...

Started out at 8 in the fog....which, as it turns out, was wet fog! Glasses instantly useless but being I need them to see, that's a problem. Light drizzle continued in our area and I decided it...
10-17-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

Up Rock Store, piece of Mulholland down to Little...

Up Rock Store, piece of Mulholland down to Little Sycamore, back up the stingers and eventual descent into Westlake. A bit smoky in the hills today. 32 miles to complete an 80+ mile week.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,593
Posted By nesdog

I've been using Frogs on my roadie for years as I...

I've been using Frogs on my roadie for years as I prefer the large degree of float...easy on the knees. I usually swap out cleats about once a year or so.

However with Speedplay acquired by Wahoo,...
10-10-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By nesdog

38 miles today, mostly a ramble through Thousand...

38 miles today, mostly a ramble through Thousand Oaks, eventually climbing and descending into Hidden Valley from the Newbury Park side and exiting in Westlake.
Saw my usual Saturday shop ride...
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