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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By Hotwheel

Bib Brands that Do Not Fit Clydes?

I am about 5-11 and 210. I am looking for some nice Bibs and I have read about some that do not fit Clydes my size and larger, but I am hoping to benefit from the experience of others about what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By Hotwheel

Anyone tried this stuff ... ...

Anyone tried this stuff ...

http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/newbaum-s-bar-tape/16-207
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-17-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,338
Posted By Hotwheel

Do any of these sites/programs offer the ability...

Do any of these sites/programs offer the ability to take heart rate and time or distance information and plot them or export them to an excel sheet? My need is to have a record of my heart rate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,039
Posted By Hotwheel

An old thread, but close to home. I had a heart...

An old thread, but close to home. I had a heart attack at age 60 (2005) resulting in two stents. At the time, I was working too much exercising too little and had my event while trying to catch up on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,093
Posted By Hotwheel

JML etal, Thanks for the clarifications and...

JML etal,
Thanks for the clarifications and vendor link. The tip on using the sliver anti-seize compound is helpful ... should work well on the seatpost too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,093
Posted By Hotwheel

One more question about the Nitto Pearl ... in...

One more question about the Nitto Pearl ... in shopping there are some called "tack stems" such as http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=17207&category=1728 and others are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-10, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,093
Posted By Hotwheel

I was on the fence about the pearl stem ... no...

I was on the fence about the pearl stem ... no longer. That looks exceptional. Thanks for the images!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,093
Posted By Hotwheel

NItto? Handlebars and Stems

I am upgrading the parts on a used Merckx Corsa ... I have a new Campy seatpost and a Regal saddle installed and my next changes are going to be to the stem and handlebars. I don't ride in the drops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Hotwheel

80's Grandis Geometry?

A fellow nearby has an 80's Grandis for sale and it seems it might do well as a bike for doing longer training rides. Are these bikes likely to have an aggressive geometry better suited to racing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,545
Posted By Hotwheel

Does a White Leather Saddle Stay White?

Assuming that the leather is cleaned and cared for, will a white leather saddle stay white? I have an older bike I am restoring and a white Brooks Team Pro or San Marco Regal are my candidates for a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-10, 07:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Monkey Face ... it may be the best solution, get...

Monkey Face ... it may be the best solution, get some period appropriate campy parts, or maybe the newer Athena Groupset or maybe Chorus...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,197
Posted By Hotwheel

San marco Regal Vintage Comfort for Longer Rides?

hello,
I am upgrading some parts on a 1992 merckx I recently bought and one of the items on the list is a new saddle. I am trying to balance aesthetics and comfort ... the bike calls out for a white...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

The Merckx is equipped in a reasonably knee...

The Merckx is equipped in a reasonably knee friendly way with a mountain bike cassette and derailleur, but the Casseroll is just very attractive at a closeout price for a 105 group (~1200).
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,067
Posted By Hotwheel

Thanks ... those are reassuring comments. I also...

Thanks ... those are reassuring comments. I also checked with a couple of custom bike makers and each reassured me that I should have no problems for the type of riding I intend to do.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,067
Posted By Hotwheel

Is 210 Too Stout for a Columbus SL Frame?

I am about to buy a steel bike made with Columbus SL material. From the limited research I have done it seems that this material has some weight limits of around 180. Since I am not going to b e...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

this is at least one of them ... I might also get...

this is at least one of them ... I might also get the Casseroll !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Thanks for the additional comments ... I just...

Thanks for the additional comments ... I just might buy both. The Merckx is less of a "deal" than the Casseroll, but the total cost of both is less than a Felt Z5, which was my default choice after...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 10:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Thanks BD --- yes they are very different bikes....

Thanks BD --- yes they are very different bikes. The Merckx is more of a traditional riding position and the Casseroll more upright. Both are very responsive and my guess is that for me the Casseroll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Update on choices ... Merckx vs Casseroll

I have ridden a lot of bikes since I first posted and my options have changed some .... My two choices are a 90's era Merckx Corsa or a 105 equipped version of the Salsa Casseroll ... It seems either...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Thanks for the comments and suggestions about...

Thanks for the comments and suggestions about bikes, fit, and gearing! I do plan to do a bike fitting before buying. Seems as if UC Davis ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Thanks for the comments. Here are some responses...

Thanks for the comments. Here are some responses to a couple of the questions .... I plan to ride a combination of flat lands and hills doing rides five or so times a week for two hours or so....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Hotwheel

Return to Riding ... Bike Choice Opinions

I rode from the late 80's to about 2000 and then life got in the way and now I am returning to riding, mostly for fitness reasons. I have meniscus issues in both knees and my doc says to ride in...
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