Recent content by gdb2b

Apparently there is some form of correlation between both riding (cycling) and general exercise (non cycling) and slightly elevated PSA levels, especially for those that log 3+ rides or more per week at an hour or more per ride. There isn't much documentation available however. The LS website...

The Shimano RD M739 is a very respectable unit. Depending on the chainring size you use you can actually use the short or medium cage in lieu of the long cage. Personal preference for me is the long cage - less cable tension on the shifter pod mech pulling it up into the biggest gear on the...

A medical type question for the male over 50 rider membership herein. If you are willing to share your experiences... For those which have had a PSA test, any correlation with slightly elevated, false positive PSA levels and riding?

Re: Anyone running Risse Judy cartridges - are they worth it One of the better kept secrets on how to keep RS Judys alive and working well. Decent product. I use them in 1 leg. Very pleased with them. If you are considering them, I recommend them...

I typically will clean, lube. let some air out, and wipe the tires down with ArmorAll. It helps keep the tire compound supple and seems to help inhibit the alligator cracking in the sidewalls.

Saddle and seatpost manufacturers that might be paying attention to or monitoring this thread please take note. For saddles: An indexed, knurled section on the saddle rails would eliminate movement of the clamp on the rail and resolve said squeaking. For saddle clamps: Serrated clamp rail...

One other question... Do you use a seatpost shim/spacer? Is it metal? If the "creaking" it not cause by the saddle rails, and you've not already done the following - try a bit of anti seize compound or lube, between the SP and shim, and the shim and the seat tube.

What kind of saddle? Is it a sprung saddle by chance? If it is, the"creaking" might be its spring(s).

Shimano M739 cranksets (both NOS and used) and the corresponding long cage rear derailleur (mostly used, which I've carefully rebuilt/reconditioned). Started out intending to keep an "appropriate" amount of spares to keep my ride in operation, primarily the drivetrain stuff. It was impossible...

I experienced a mishap on my Surly CrossCheck back in late April. Crunched me (shoulder and leg)and my bike. I'm clawing my way back to being able to ride and tolerate the pain/discomfort. I'm recovering... :cry: My Surly is another matter. I'm working on putting it back together. Frame and...

A follow-on question if I may. Anybody had their sciatica develop/start after a bike mishap?

Any riders herein dealing with intermittent or recurring sciatica? What do you do to get relief?

A first for this forum. Somebody figured out how to get the question of whether size matters into a topic! I'm sure that I don't want to know if you could "benefit". Kind of a personal question, but let's defer to the female respondents... Ladies? :facepalm:

It was one of those "if looks could kill" looks. It was full of anger, contempt, scorn, and rebuke. It surprised me, as the situation and setting really didn't warrant it (at least I don't think so). What really caught me off guard was the incongruity of that nexus. A nice night, a decent...

I’m a gravel grinder at heart. I live in a rural community with numerous smaller dairy farms that dot the landscape. With the exception of the road thru town, everything else is gravel country roads, most made violently washboard by the farm equipment. In dry weather the roads that haven’t been...