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Forum: Pills and Ills
05-25-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 161
Posted By pdlamb

There's a lot of statin hate on the interwebs....

There's a lot of statin hate on the interwebs. Since this thread just started, I confidently predict you'll see at least two dozen statin-hating posts here in the next two weeks.

My PCP suggested...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 365
Posted By pdlamb

MIght be, but I doubt it. Unless you've got a...

MIght be, but I doubt it. Unless you've got a working relationship with a cardiologist who's an athlete and tuned into the kind of riding you do. Otherwise, my experience was you get lots of "Wow,...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,157
Posted By pdlamb

Wow, a really nice morning's ride in. Cool and...

Wow, a really nice morning's ride in. Cool and clear, next to no traffic. Except for the municipal train, which cleared the road in just a couple minutes...

The cattle-grazing field near the...
Forum: Touring
05-24-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 541
Posted By pdlamb

Not clear to me what the problem is here. ...

Not clear to me what the problem is here.

For a tandem, a "full length cable" (if it's a tandem length) should be able to replace the coupled cable during the trip. Obviously packing might be...
Forum: Touring
05-24-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,706
Posted By pdlamb

Ditto, ditto, and eeuw! Even if it's hot and no...

Ditto, ditto, and eeuw! Even if it's hot and no shower is available, peeling off sweaty clothes, wiping down, and putting on clean(er) clothes at the end of the day's ride is one of life's little...
Forum: Touring
05-24-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 541
Posted By pdlamb

One more vote for "coil the cable, don't carry a...

One more vote for "coil the cable, don't carry a tool."

On a couple occasions I've pulled into an auto repair shop and asked to borrow a tool (a cable cutter, in one case!). Never had to pay,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 253
Posted By pdlamb

After subscribing for five or six years, I don't...

After subscribing for five or six years, I don't remember if I ever planned a ride in Strava.

I've done a number of rides planned in Ride with GPS. Settings on the source during download (turn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 1,987
Posted By pdlamb

I'm a cyclist, ergo... I'm oppressed! Come...

I'm a cyclist, ergo...

I'm oppressed! Come see the violence inherent in the system!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 246
Posted By pdlamb

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and...

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and tell her just to use the right shifter? It's late spring. Clean the bike and polish it with Pledge. If she's still riding and interested and wants...
Forum: Touring
05-22-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By pdlamb

Comparing this one to the version that took me...

Comparing this one to the version that took me across the country, the one that I rode the long way home from work Friday:

Back to steel frame and fork, good. Aluminum fork always seemed a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,728
Posted By pdlamb

As above, proper technique helps a lot. Make...

As above, proper technique helps a lot. Make sure your tire beads are in the bottom of the rim well (repeat as necessary). Wrestling the last 6" onto the rim is best done with the heels of your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By pdlamb

You can also get solid rubber tires, no inflation...

You can also get solid rubber tires, no inflation needed.

Benefits: Never flats. You get to enjoy the history before John Dunlap invented the pneumatic tire.

Downside: You find out why Mr....
Forum: Commuting
05-19-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,157
Posted By pdlamb

Only half a commute yesterday, but it was nice! ...

Only half a commute yesterday, but it was nice! Cool, 67F when I got to work, though I still took 10 minutes to stop sweating after I got in my cube. Stormy enough all afternoon that the better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 555
Posted By pdlamb

Chain longevity is all over the place -- just...

Chain longevity is all over the place -- just read this thread!

FWIW, I can usually get 2,000 miles out of a chain; 2,500 miles and I'll have to replace my cassette, 3,000 and my chainrings are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 627
Posted By pdlamb

How long and how far have your ridden the bike? ...

How long and how far have your ridden the bike? Have you done any maintenance on it? Are there any problems you're having with the bike?

A good tune-up is going to cost you. In my neck of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 2,893
Posted By pdlamb

I've seen studies and read reports that concluded...

I've seen studies and read reports that concluded that clipless gives the rider an advantage and some that say there's no advantage. If you skip the conclusion or abstract, you can read the first...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,694
Posted By pdlamb

Riding through an all day shower it's possible to...

Riding through an all day shower it's possible to saturate a leather saddle, so it can be a problem even riding. Put on a decent saddle cover (I've use the Aardvark successfully) and it's good to...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,157
Posted By pdlamb

Interesting day for a bike commute. It rained...

Interesting day for a bike commute. It rained last night, and though it didn't rain during the day, the water on the pavement didn't evaporate for four hours, it was so humid. I was soaked in sweat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 555
Posted By pdlamb

Same way you do with any lube. First the chain...

Same way you do with any lube. First the chain sounds like it's rattling, then it starts squeaking. If you're getting old and notice some hearing loss, it'll take a few more miles (or ride with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,555
Posted By pdlamb

Fortunately for me, I've never needed to go to...

Fortunately for me, I've never needed to go to that extreme. Although Liquid Wrench does help.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,057
Posted By pdlamb

Maybe California (and Arizona) need to write into...

Maybe California (and Arizona) need to write into a law or regulation that autonomous car software must be demonstrated by the CEO of the car company must cross the street in front of a car using...
Forum: Touring
05-17-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,244
Posted By pdlamb

So you're saying this is like an American who...

So you're saying this is like an American who signs up for a 10 day guided bus tour knowing if they're lucky they'll get two hours in the Louvre, an hour in Versailles, drive by the Houses of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By pdlamb

Didn't they have a bunch of pasta found out in...

Didn't they have a bunch of pasta found out in the woods of New Jersey the other week? Was some of that "spirgrips" pasta?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 462
Posted By pdlamb

Why not just ride your Mavic rimmed wheels when...

Why not just ride your Mavic rimmed wheels when you go on gravel?

The discussion above hasn't touched on hoop stress. Absent any specific knowledge, that would be my guess as to why the Hed rims...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,655
Posted By pdlamb

I agree with you, those halcyon days are gone. ...

I agree with you, those halcyon days are gone.

I still disagree with you. If someone wants to get into cycling, and they have some money to spend, I maintain it's reasonable (not economical!) to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 2,893
Posted By pdlamb

​​​​​​​Um, is there a disconnect here? How do...

​​​​​​​Um, is there a disconnect here? How do you pull up without pulling up??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 199
Posted By pdlamb

Just make sure to match the bolt circle diameter...

Just make sure to match the bolt circle diameter (BCD) and number of holes. And pay attention how the old ring was attached (funky offsets, pin, etc.).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 901
Posted By pdlamb

Best wax is my proprietary secret formula; send...

Best wax is my proprietary secret formula; send me $2,000 in unmarked non-sequential $20 bills and I'll send you 500 grams.

Second best is Gulf canning wax with a few tablespoons of a lighter oil...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 241
Posted By pdlamb

Call and ask? They're nice people on the phone.

Call and ask? They're nice people on the phone.
Forum: Touring
05-16-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,244
Posted By pdlamb

The UGRR/Great Rivers route would be my choice...

The UGRR/Great Rivers route would be my choice (not sure why you'd go from Nashville to Atlanta if you were trying to head southwest towards NOLA).

It may be worth explaining the "why not the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,034
Posted By pdlamb

Nightmare/strawman. Is D- an example of grade...

Nightmare/strawman. Is D- an example of grade inflation??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 2,893
Posted By pdlamb

First, a no-brainer: having your feet attached to...

First, a no-brainer: having your feet attached to the pedals, whether via clipless pedals or clips and straps, means you don't have to worry about your foot coming off the pedal during a high-effort...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,655
Posted By pdlamb

I don't disagree with the majority's intent, but...

I don't disagree with the majority's intent, but the original post wasn't clear. $200 big box bike? Oh heck no. But as The Chemist alludes to, there's now a spread in the medium to high end bikes...
Forum: Touring
05-16-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By pdlamb

You call it interference, I call it lateral...

You call it interference, I call it lateral bracing for the tent/sleeping pad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By pdlamb

Quite true, though I was surprised a few years...

Quite true, though I was surprised a few years back when I found my touring bike's rims were drilled for Schrader. I'd regularly pumped tires on that bike to 95-100 psi, and never used anything but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 901
Posted By pdlamb

The first thing I thought after reading this was,...

The first thing I thought after reading this was, "Oh, another snake oil salesman." The second was, "Snake oil is probably completely miscible with paraffin and other oils and waxes."

I guess...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,101
Posted By pdlamb

If I can take three pounds off my bike, will my...

If I can take three pounds off my bike, will my mid-ride photos look this nice (instead of the new subdivision that popped up last year in the background)?

:)
Forum: Commuting
05-12-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By pdlamb

I've loaded and unloaded touring panniers and...

I've loaded and unloaded touring panniers and commuting panniers with a kickstand on for years. As long as you're not trying to support a heavy load with a pointy kickstand on wet turf, it's not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By pdlamb

Have you contacted Specialized to see if they...

Have you contacted Specialized to see if they have spare parts available? Not that I'd expect it, but it just might happen!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,502
Posted By pdlamb

Ralph. I also name my own salary. I call it...

Ralph.

I also name my own salary. I call it Greg.

(The joys of posting in the old farts forum!)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,101
Posted By pdlamb

Does that mean you can stop for ice cream on the...

Does that mean you can stop for ice cream on the way home from your next ride? :)

FWIW, I like the idea of weighing a bike ready to ride, though it seems most of the respondents weigh their bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,305
Posted By pdlamb

I don't think I've ever had a bearing sieze, but...

I don't think I've ever had a bearing sieze, but I've had a couple pedal bearings "assplode." Does that make me a bad mechanic? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 704
Posted By pdlamb

Everything's a tradeoff. Black Bibs are great...

Everything's a tradeoff. Black Bibs are great for tall people riding with short people jerseys, but bathroom breaks are problematic.
Forum: Touring
05-12-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,927
Posted By pdlamb

Yes, I have a hydration pack (not the same brand...

Yes, I have a hydration pack (not the same brand as yours). And yes, I use it: maybe a couple or three times a year. And though it doesn't get quite the same exposure as chain lube threads, the...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,927
Posted By pdlamb

I'm not trying to be querulous or cantankerous,...

I'm not trying to be querulous or cantankerous, really. And this bike will need adaptors to put on water bottle cages if they're to be used. But how does one carry fluids with a frame bag, and is...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,244
Posted By pdlamb

Concur on temperature warning. For instance, I...

Concur on temperature warning. For instance, I tried to do an after work short ride a few years ago near Tempe, AZ. I was out of water in an hour and a half (48 ounces), and the temperature...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By pdlamb

A consumer electronics product that has lasted 13...

A consumer electronics product that has lasted 13 years? Mis-quoting Dr. McCoy, "It's dead, Jim."
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 228
Posted By pdlamb

Not to dis on Garmin (oh, who am I kidding? Yes...

Not to dis on Garmin (oh, who am I kidding? Yes I am!), but this fits their M.O. After every new product release, their customers serve as unpaid beta testers for 6-9 months. After that, it turns...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 776
Posted By pdlamb

Maybe it means "cheaper than XL?"

Maybe it means "cheaper than XL?"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 722
Posted By pdlamb

I need a foot on the bottom to keep the base from...

I need a foot on the bottom to keep the base from coming off the ground on the pump upstroke anyway, and that foot holds the pump upright. I don't need to keep it standing free for a supported group...
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