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  1. TigerFish

    Trek Domane 4.7

    Can anyone owning a Trek Domane provide any insights on the pros and cons?
  2. TigerFish

    How is heart rate related to calorie burn?

    I started using a HRM early last fall. I am 58 now with a resting heart rate of about 65 with somewhat low blood pressure. Whenver I ride my average HR is generally somewhere around 125. My Maximum HR reached 161 once since I started using the HRM but the maximum averages 145. I ride a lot...
  3. TigerFish

    Adjustable stems

    I am trying to get a little better fit out of my Jamis Ventura Race. I experience hand numbness after about ten or more miles. I may actually need a new bike with a better fit. I put the saddle forward as far as I want to go. I am considering a new shorter stem. I am thinking of going...
  4. TigerFish

    Hip issue, New Saddle Recommendations?

    I recently developed some pretty severe pain that moved around from my groin to my hip to my upper back and sometimes all three. The pain decided to settle in my hip. I am not sure the pain is totally bike related but I believe riding is at least part of the problem. When I am rinding the...
  5. TigerFish

    Blips in my rims

    My tires went flat four times in the last two weeks. The first time the front went down fast but I did not crash. I expected significant damage to the rim. I noticed a little blip after the first flat but nothing severe. I switched to slime ultra light tubes to stop the flats. There is just...
  6. TigerFish

    What is a strong climb?

    Is 590+ m of climb on a 32 km loop a reasonable climb?
  7. TigerFish

    Replacement rear derailleur cable

    Time to replace the road bike rear derailleur cable. Any suggestions?
  8. TigerFish

    What sunglasses do you wear?

    I noticed during the Tour de France that most of the riders wore their sunglasses with the stems outside their helmet straps. I decided this might prevent some strap vibration. I tried it. I snapped my Maui Jims in half at the nose bridge the first time I took my helmet off. I forgot about...
  9. TigerFish

    do they change gear ratios

    Do the pros change bikes with different gear ratios depending on the stage? Do they use cassettes with bigger sprockets during the hill stages?
  10. TigerFish

    so what about cadence

    I really track cadence more than anything else while I am riding. I live in a hilly area so it can change drastically from flat to up hill. On the flats I try to maintain high 90s. I often get into the 100+ range but up shift if I anticipate being in that range for a while. I use leg strain...
  11. TigerFish

    tire confusion

    My Jamis came with Vittoria Zaffiro tires. There was no name designation beyond that. I really liked these tires. The tire pressure was 120 to 140 lb/in. All of the Vittoria Zaffiros I find listed or in stores state 120 lb/in max. I looked on other new bikes in dealers with VZs. The tire...
  12. TigerFish

    How long should a chain last?

    I have slightly over 2,000 mi, 3,200 km, on my current chain. I ride with a two ring crankset and ten gear cassette. I avoid cross chaining. I did a significant tune-up and cleaning yesterday. My chain looks fine. Is there any general rule for how long a chain should last?
  13. TigerFish

    Why are they still fielding 181 riders?

    I was of the impression that as the tour progressed they eliminated riders to provide for a better race. Was I wrong? What if the 181st rider wipes out a contender?
  14. TigerFish

    What is a good climb?

    I live in a hilly part of the eastern United States. I am in northern New Jersey just south of New York state. I regularly ride hills that climb 160m in 5km and/or 200m in 3km. I am wondering what is considered a hard ascent?
  15. TigerFish

    Hand issues

    Hi folks, When I ride I get numbness in my left hand index finger and occasionally middle finger. I shake it out try to switch hand positions. It feels great for a while then returns. It does not seem to be a problem after riding. The real problem is my right hand. It never feels numb or...
  16. TigerFish

    If you were to take one bike step up........

    I just rejoined the cycling crowd after a long hiatus. I started riding on my 26 year old Centurion. I did a lot of online research into low end, my current end, road bikes. I am still making sure I am going to stick with cycling but loving it. I landed on the Jamis Ventura Race. I bought...
  17. TigerFish

    Any comments on clipless pedals would be great

    Hi folks, I am considering clipless pedals. I currently use standard flats and have always avoided clips. I am intrigued by the technology of clipless and the advantages. Any insights into your personal preferences would be great. Thanx I am leaning toward Speedplay.
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