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Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,163
Posted By MulliganAl

Will be turning 65 next month and want to get back into cycling.

I値l post this in the senior group but want to ride with some of our local big boys so I thought I壇 start here.

I sold my Specialized Tarmac years ago, bad move, and would like something similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

What do you mean by "real Colnago", are there...

What do you mean by "real Colnago", are there fake Colnago's out there? Is this something I need to be looking for? It sure looked real close up but I guess you never know.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Differences in dimensions for the same frame size...

Differences in dimensions for the same frame size are what I'm noticing. A 56cm in Specialized is what I rode and it was fine but a 56cm in many Italian bikes I'm finding is a bit larger.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Yeah, I'm sure $2500 would be a stretch, but my...

Yeah, I'm sure $2500 would be a stretch, but my budget was $3,000 in the used market and I'm finding a lot of top-quality rides in that range. Don't know that I need electronic shifters, though I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Good info and something I looked at when I rode...

Good info and something I looked at when I rode my Rivendell but I don't really concern myself as much with softer rides, by comfortable I mean in terms of geometry. I like the agility of narrower...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Ha ha, naaaaa, we're still cool, just a different...

Ha ha, naaaaa, we're still cool, just a different type of cool. Back in the day, I'd fly downhill without too much concern for anything, I thought I was invincible, but now I fly downhill, perhaps...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Yeah, I had a Rivendelle which I sold a few...

Yeah, I had a Rivendelle which I sold a few months ago, it was a beautiful bike (relaxed and comfortable) but I missed the feel, agility, and light weight of the Specialized Tarmac I owned a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

You make a great point about the brake and CF...

You make a great point about the brake and CF combo, it crossed my mind when I was inspecting the bike but I'd never had CF wheels before so I didn't give it a whole lot of thought afterward but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

It looks tall but when I stood over it there was...

It looks tall but when I stood over it there was plenty of clearance with the 54cm frame and the reach was good, I would like to have disc though after seeing and reading about the benefits. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

No doubt, and that's why I've been looking for...

No doubt, and that's why I've been looking for something different from my old Specialized Tarmac, also looking for bikes that have additional spacers on the handlebars which I'm seeing on a number...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

I've been looking at the Canyon website since you...

I've been looking at the Canyon website since you mentioned it and they seem to be a really solid option at a good price, but their sizing is throwing me off. I put in 5'9" with a 30" inseam and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

The sizing was very good and I've never had disc...

The sizing was very good and I've never had disc breaks but it was certainly something I thought about after doing some research and after seeing the bike. I guess if he was willing to come down a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,862
Posted By MulliganAl

Retired and want to get back into cycling in my 60s.

I sold my CF Specialized Tarmac many years ago and want another nice road bike but something a bit more comfortable since I'm now in my 60s. My budget is around $2,000-$3,000 but since I've been away...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By MulliganAl

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks for the advice and I'm in great shape but...

Thanks for the advice and I'm in great shape but when you're 62 and retired it's all about preserving the body and peace of mind. You're riding tip sounds great, I'll combine them with a new upright...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By MulliganAl

Perfect, thanks for the help and for the link.

Perfect, thanks for the help and for the link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks, that looks like a hit. Much appreciated.

Thanks, that looks like a hit. Much appreciated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks, I saw that but they only have the 90...

Thanks, I saw that but they only have the 90 Quill Length in stock and I was thinking the 155 would be a better fit and allow me to adjust it more, but I could be wrong since much of this is new to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-08-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By MulliganAl

Looking for a 26mm 35 degree stem for my Riv but

no one seems to have it in stock, any suggestions? I have a Rivendell Hillborne with Nitto Albastache bars that require a 26mm clamp. I'm replacing a standard 100mm Nitto stem in hopes of relieving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By MulliganAl

Looking for a 26mm 35 degree stem for my Riv but

no one seems to have it in stock, any suggestions? I have a Rivendell Hillborne with Nitto Albastache bars that require a 26mm clamp. I'm replacing a standard 100mm Nitto stem in hopes of relieving...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

I have two other bikes, and many many other toys...

I have two other bikes, and many many other toys that I will be keeping like my 1959 Gibson ES335 and Fender Strat, but we travel the world and will be doing more when I retire so the bike won't get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

I never once said what I'd be asking for it, I...

I never once said what I'd be asking for it, I only asked what I should ask for it. Pulling it apart for a few extra dollars is not my thing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks so much, that's very helpful.

Thanks so much, that's very helpful.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

I though it was a 56 but they don't make a 56 in...

I though it was a 56 but they don't make a 56 in the Hillborne so this is a 55cm. I'm not sure which 55 though because apparently they have four 55cm setups. It's feels taller than my 56cm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

Ha Ha, a lot unfortunately. I have way to many...

Ha Ha, a lot unfortunately. I have way to many hobbies and I like nice stuff. Thanks for the estimate.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,621
Posted By MulliganAl

Rivendell Hillborne, thinking about selling my baby

because I just don't ride it much so it just sits looking good. It's in excellent condition, not a scratch on it, but since I'm getting close to retirement my wife said it's time to reduce my toy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-18, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
Posted By MulliganAl

Keep getting a leak in my tube right at the stem

any idea why this may be happening? Sometimes the pump head is difficult to get off but I'm not sure this is what's causing it. I'm thinking about taking a piece of tube and putting it inside...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

On the flats my Rivendell, which is not a light...

On the flats my Rivendell, which is not a light bike, is very fast, but on the hills of Georgia it's more of a challenge while my old Specialized Tarmac (even without the granny gear) would be much...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

Ha Ha, exactly Campag4life, exactly! ;-)

Ha Ha, exactly Campag4life, exactly! ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

Regret was perhaps not the correct word, but it's...

Regret was perhaps not the correct word, but it's kinda' like that beautiful girlfriend you had when you were younger that drove you bat-**** crazy, you may miss her because she was fine but you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

I was also checking out that Future Shock...

I was also checking out that Future Shock Roubaix, that looks like a really nice feature. While I love my Rivendell my wrists were killing me on my last ride, that shock in the handlebars would have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 09:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

I've been chatting with Jack and he was very...

I've been chatting with Jack and he was very helpful. All of the T2's are gone in the ML though, and the disc version is about $800 more, not sure I want to go that far but this looks like a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

Very cool, thanks so much Paul. I'll try to...

Very cool, thanks so much Paul. I'll try to touch base with him today or tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

I thought about test riding a Litespeed, do you...

I thought about test riding a Litespeed, do you know which are somewhat similar to a Roubaix?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

That's great to hear, thanks for the reply. I may...

That's great to hear, thanks for the reply. I may go test ride one this weekend.

I was interested in getting a bike with the Shimano hydraulic disc system (or something similar), that seems like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By MulliganAl

Sold my Specialized Tarmac last year and now I知 regretting it.

I started using my Rivendell Hillborne more so my wife convinced me to sell the Tarmac, bad decision.

I値l be turning 60 soon and the wife said, 堵o ahead and buy yourself a really nice road...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,844
Posted By MulliganAl

I ride in Atlanta, the home of crazy ass drivers,...

I ride in Atlanta, the home of crazy ass drivers, and I use JayBird X3 earbuds. They sound great, are light and I can unplug one and let it just dangle when I'm in traffic and need to be more aware.
Forum: Commuting
09-05-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By MulliganAl

Hot Foot, need some new carbon shoes for my commute - suggestions?

I had a nice Specialized road bike which I sold along with my Sidi shoes but now I'm finding that I could use a full carbon shoe even with my commuter bike. I had hot foot really bad years ago so I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-03-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By MulliganAl

Suggestions for a Speed Cadence Sensor for iPhone

Sold my Garmin watch and unfortunately the speed and cadence sensor I purchased for it doesn't work with my iPhone so I'm in the market for a new one, any suggestions? Will be getting an Apple...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-18, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By MulliganAl

One man痴 trash is another man痴 treasure.

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Was walking the dog when I noticed this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I'll look all...

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I'll look all those up and see which may work for my bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By MulliganAl

Need to replace my 700c 35 with a set of 32's, getting some fender rub,

any recommendations on a good set of whitewalls that can survive Georgia streets? I currently have Panaracers 35's on now but was wondering if there is something better that will maintain the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,882
Posted By MulliganAl

Not sure how else to get it off, I put it on the...

Not sure how else to get it off, I put it on the stem, lock it down then when I unlock it, it's a PITA to get off. It's not a very expensive pump so that could be the issue. I'm not new to cycling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-18, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,882
Posted By MulliganAl

Presta tube question

I have issues with the standard treaded presta valve getting stuck inside my pump fitting and have to force it off which has ripped a hole in the tube at the base. I知 now trying to figure out what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,189
Posted By MulliganAl

Ideas for a classic looking frame pump for my Hillborne

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I'd like to buy a pump that is in keeping with the look of the bike but works on modern Presta valve times. Can anyone offer a few maker suggestions? thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,839
Posted By MulliganAl

You guys have been awesome. I'd love it if...

You guys have been awesome.

I'd love it if I could just put on a compact or subcompact crankset. At this point I don't need a drastic change, perhaps when I hit 60 I may, but for now I may be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,839
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks clifford, my bike is still stock, the only...

Thanks clifford, my bike is still stock, the only thing I changed was the wheel set to Mavic ES. I didn't realize I'd have to change the shifter also. This may end up costing more than I expected....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,839
Posted By MulliganAl

Would like to replace my double with a triple,

but how difficult is this to do and which triple would you guys recommend?

I have a 2007 Specialized Tarmac, and I love the bike, but age and bad knees have suggested that I add one more gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-16, 06:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,538
Posted By MulliganAl

Sorry GeneO, that was a cut/paste error, I don't...

Sorry GeneO, that was a cut/paste error, I don't have a triple, it's a 53/39 front.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,538
Posted By MulliganAl

Thanks so much rjones28, I'm going to hit eBay to...

Thanks so much rjones28, I'm going to hit eBay to see if I can find a new crankset for a reasonable price.
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