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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,186
Posted By dave-j

I had problems at first and simply did not buy...

I had problems at first and simply did not buy into the argument that I had to ride thousands of miles in pain before my saddle would get comfy. I ended up with a Selle Anatomica (clydesdale) and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,560
Posted By dave-j

I, too, have swallowed a dragonfly. Caused...

I, too, have swallowed a dragonfly. Caused immediate and involuntary technicolor "ejection" of the dragonfly and all other stomach contents! Was lucky not to wreck.

The guys i was with almost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,103
Posted By dave-j

Descriptors (like the black one, or the Madone)...

Descriptors (like the black one, or the Madone) are not the same as naming. Naming elevates the bike from being a tool(which I believe they should be) to being an object of affection. I like riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,944
Posted By dave-j

What everybody has said, plus, you're in Florida....

What everybody has said, plus, you're in Florida. The hills won't exactly be a problem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,645
Posted By dave-j

I think I recounted this in an earlier thread on...

I think I recounted this in an earlier thread on this subject, but I was pulled over by a policeman while riding with Dinotte's front and rear. He just wanted to know what the lights were and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,107
Posted By dave-j

And getting toward the end of the season you have...

And getting toward the end of the season you have accumulated a bunch of miles on your tires. I am bumping up against 3000 since May. Not an incredible amount, but about when the tread gets thin.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By dave-j

The guvnor has been reviewed in lots of bike...

The guvnor has been reviewed in lots of bike mags. Steel rims, heavy frame and tires. Good for flats, not for anything with hills at all! Cool looking, though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-09, 06:46 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

As Road Fan says, the amount of adjustments...

As Road Fan says, the amount of adjustments possible are the blessing of this saddle. Also it's curse. Need to spend the time to get it just right. Went on a 60 miler on Saturday. With weather...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

The Ti option would be very expensive is what I...

The Ti option would be very expensive is what I was told. Additionally, I think the philosophy of SA is that this isn't a racing saddle (although RAAM riders use it a lot) and that there is too much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,750
Posted By dave-j

To each his (or her) own, but I gotta admit that...

To each his (or her) own, but I gotta admit that this whole pie thing is getting old.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

Yes, steel. He does address the weight issue...

Yes, steel. He does address the weight issue somewhere. Or maybe it's on the Rivendell site. Can't remember.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

Excellent! You are spot on with the weight...

Excellent! You are spot on with the weight versus lack of efficiency due to discomfort.

My point on the tension was that the guys who eventually sour on the SA tend to ride them too loose.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

I have just a bit over 4000 miles on mine now...

I have just a bit over 4000 miles on mine now over two seasons. Still looks new. Have the Clyde version. I am 6'4" and about 200 lbs (down from original 225)

One piece of advice... While...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,115
Posted By dave-j

Wow. Now I have to tell my dragonfly story. ...

Wow. Now I have to tell my dragonfly story.

A few weeks ago I was riding with my buddies early one morning. I was putting my water bottle back and for some reason felt it wasn't secure. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By dave-j

What about concentrating on keeping your upstroke...

What about concentrating on keeping your upstroke closer to the plane of the top bar? Getting a pedal that allows for bad and inefficient form doesn't seem the ideal solution. Would tak some time...
Forum: Northeast
08-06-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By dave-j

Cycling the Kancamangus is not for the faint of...

Cycling the Kancamangus is not for the faint of heart. Hills are not incredibly steep but non stop. Also the traffic can be intimidating.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,779
Posted By dave-j

Lots of biologics come from CHO (chinese hampster...

Lots of biologics come from CHO (chinese hampster ovary) cells
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By dave-j

Oh, I was quoting fund raising for the one day...

Oh, I was quoting fund raising for the one day Wellesley to Bourne ride. Sorry!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,039
Posted By dave-j

Same with sailing regattas. NEVER wear the...

Same with sailing regattas. NEVER wear the regatta shirt at the regatta. It identifies you as a loser. Not saying that you can't do it, just saying that you will be identified as such.

Which...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,779
Posted By dave-j

I agree about Synvisc One. I would get regular...

I agree about Synvisc One. I would get regular if I was to do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,570
Posted By dave-j

I am glad others are willing to be inconsiderate...

I am glad others are willing to be inconsiderate and put their safety at risk to protect my rights.

Naw, don't bother. I will just use common sense and when we hear "car back" go to single...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,570
Posted By dave-j

If there is car traffic and it is helpful, then...

If there is car traffic and it is helpful, then ride single file. Why be a pain in the ass? What does it accomplish? Claiming of "rights" Give me a break. Use some common freaking sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,779
Posted By dave-j

Hey all, Again, I am NOT a doctor, but spent...

Hey all,

Again, I am NOT a doctor, but spent a lot of time in training sessions with ortho guys learning the procedures. The extraction of the old stuff was often debated and Im not surprised...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,779
Posted By dave-j

Hey guys, i used to head up finance for Genzyme...

Hey guys, i used to head up finance for Genzyme Biosurgery who makes Synvisc. Actually, I was on the team that negotiated buying the company, Biomatrix, and bringing it into Genzyme. I know a lot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-09, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By dave-j

More like $3K for the 1 day ride. That's why a...

More like $3K for the 1 day ride. That's why a bunch of switched to the Prouty. Trying to raise $3k from friends in this economy is tough. Great job!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,008
Posted By dave-j

I also have the ones sold by Rivendell and they...

I also have the ones sold by Rivendell and they are by far the best gloves I own. Very padded, very tough (I machine wash mine all the time) and very comfy. Worth the cost of shipping which is...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By dave-j

Agreed! While both are incredibly worthy causes,...

Agreed! While both are incredibly worthy causes, the Prouty is a much more enjoyable and scenic ride than the PMC. The motor vehicle traffic point is important. Even though we were sharing (and...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-09, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By dave-j

This was my first Prouty, but we plan to do it...

This was my first Prouty, but we plan to do it again next year.

Last hill was irritating, but not as irritating as some of the teams out there! We had three of us working together all day. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,202
Posted By dave-j

Craft

Craft
Forum: Northeast
07-13-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By dave-j

Just found this thread. I did the 100 mile...

Just found this thread. I did the 100 mile Prouty on Saturday. Outstanding day. Very well supported! Now, if they could have only done something about the ridiculous headwind for the last 35...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

The feature that attracted me to the SA was the...

The feature that attracted me to the SA was the way the two halves of the saddle move fairly independently. There is some great video on their web site. It is not simply cutting a hole in a Brooks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

I rounded off the cut out for the tension screw...

I rounded off the cut out for the tension screw with some sandpaper and that helped me not snag my shorts when standing. Took all of 30 seconds to do.

Rode 50+ miles on Sunday in a true nor'...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,174
Posted By dave-j

Guys, my message was misinterpreted. I have had...

Guys, my message was misinterpreted. I have had terrible experiences with saddles. Particularly the Toupe, which so many others love. My point is that rather than follow the advice of my LBS and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,174
Posted By dave-j

Again, I am absolutely astounded at the amount of...

Again, I am absolutely astounded at the amount of effort and pain you all are willing to suffer to get a saddle to be comfortable. Believe me, it does not, and should not, be this hard.

And no,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

Nope. Mine looks like the day I put it on. My...

Nope. Mine looks like the day I put it on. My only complaint is the occasional squeaking up on the adjustment screw. A shot of graphite or T-9 makes it go away for a few hundred miles!

Having...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

Since I bought mine they have added the option...

Since I bought mine they have added the option for standard and Clydesdale laminate. Last year I believe if you got the Titanico, you got the heavier laminate. I still would go for the heavier if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

SA is its own US company. Selle is exactly that,...

SA is its own US company. Selle is exactly that, Italian for "saddle".

I would recommend that anybody get the Titanico version no matter how large or small you are. It does not stretch as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-09, 08:18 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,642
Posted By dave-j

I was in contact with Chinaracer on tis subject. ...

I was in contact with Chinaracer on tis subject. I am 6'4" 220 lbs and bought my SA last year after not getting along with my Toupe'. I got the Titanico and recommend that anybody else get that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,174
Posted By dave-j

I still maintain that if you like a B17-type...

I still maintain that if you like a B17-type saddle you could buy the SA and do your century tomorrow in comfort. This seems like too much work.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-09, 07:37 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,174
Posted By dave-j

I hear what people are saying about the early...

I hear what people are saying about the early Selle Anatomicas. Got mine last year after serious displeasure with the Toupe that came on my bike. For the record, it has a little over 3000 miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,174
Posted By dave-j

I have to say, I don't get it. if you want a...

I have to say, I don't get it. if you want a Brooks style ride without all the nonsense of break in, Selle Anatomica should have been considered. It starts out as pliant as you want it (easy to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,265
Posted By dave-j

Go to the Rivendell site and read the comment...

Go to the Rivendell site and read the comment about the Brooks vs SA saddles. Bottom line is that the Brooks will take a little time to break in (vs zero time for SA), but may last longer if you are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,392
Posted By dave-j

I was watching on Vs. The fans who feel the need...

I was watching on Vs. The fans who feel the need to run along side the bikers are so irritating. Almost couldn't watch after a while. Why somebody didn't just reach in and take them out is beyond...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By dave-j

I would look into the Selle Anatomica. It looks...

I would look into the Selle Anatomica. It looks pretty much like the Brooks, but with a smallet profile. Additionally it is easily adjustable in terms of seat tension and takes zero break-in. To...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-19-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,853
Posted By dave-j

I have an '08 Expert triple. My only regret is...

I have an '08 Expert triple. My only regret is not getting the compact. I found I was hardly using the big ring in front and never using the smallest ring, so spending 90% of my time on the 39 ring....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By dave-j

Can't be true. My dad always said if your feet...

Can't be true. My dad always said if your feet are cold, put on a hat.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,073
Posted By dave-j

Disagree on the hi-viz not helping. I was...

Disagree on the hi-viz not helping. I was driving to work a few weeks ago and decided to go the route that I know some of my buddies would be doing their early morning ride. I came across them in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,723
Posted By dave-j

I started riding this last spring. The absolute...

I started riding this last spring. The absolute secret is doing it with buddies. It forces you to meet early in the morning when sleeping in would be so tempting. Also, we increased our miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,352
Posted By dave-j

+1 on the heart monitor idea. Once you input...

+1 on the heart monitor idea. Once you input your age and weight, your heart rate over the exercise time is a pretty good proxy that is used to estimate calories burned. HOWEVER, if you consume...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,375
Posted By dave-j

I was a runner for many years until heel injuries...

I was a runner for many years until heel injuries put an end to that! Now biking is the thing. My wife can't believe how enthusiastically I get up in the cold and dark to meet my buddies at 5:45...
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