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10-17-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,917
Posted By mgearing

I am a cyclist, and I had the Rezum procedure...

I am a cyclist, and I had the Rezum procedure done 5 weeks ago.

The results as far as improving my BPH have been remarkable. All my BPH issues are gone except for one thing, and that is cycling.
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10-09-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 936
Posted By mgearing

BPH procedure Rezum and cycling

I had the Rezum procedure done 4 weeks ago to address BPH issues I was having. I can find very little information on its impact on cycling. Anyone out there care to share their experience of having...
Replies: 69
Views: 32,403
Posted By mgearing

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I just...

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I just added the 12-30 cassette to my Trek Madone Ultegra 6700 setup with a short cage rear derailleur. The only adjustment was going from a chain of 106 links...
Replies: 69
Views: 32,403
Posted By mgearing

I just installed the Tiagra 12-30 cassette on my...

I just installed the Tiagra 12-30 cassette on my bike. I have a 2009 Trek Madone 6.9 frame that I built up with a full Ultegra 6700 groupset and Dura-Ace C24 wheels last year. I had an 11-28 Utegra...
01-09-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,812
Posted By mgearing

Here is NOT flat

I rode this the last 2 years. Definitely not flat.
11-06-07, 10:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,436
Posted By mgearing

I live in Portland Oregon, and many rides have...

I live in Portland Oregon, and many rides have the amount of climbing (or more) than you dealt with. You are obviously a large man. Why are you limiting yourself in gear range? With a triple and a...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 702,613
Posted By mgearing

I rode my last 2 centuries on my Trek Madone. I...

I rode my last 2 centuries on my Trek Madone. I have a triple crank with a 12-27, so I can do the centuries that have between 5 and 10 thousand feet of climbing. I expected this bike to be light and...
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By mgearing

Portland Century elevation gain?

I rode the Portland Century today. There was quite a bit of climbing involved, and I was wondering if anyone knew what the net elevation gain was? I am thinking it must have been at least 5,000ft.
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07-29-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 924
Posted By mgearing

THink about buying a used Trek Pilot 5.2 to get...

THink about buying a used Trek Pilot 5.2 to get in your price range. All carbon, really smooth. Takes full fenders, wide tires, and racks. Has full Ultegra triple components. A great bike.
07-29-07, 10:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 766
Posted By mgearing

I am going to be 55 in a couple of weeks. I have...

I am going to be 55 in a couple of weeks. I have been riding road bikes seriously for the last 3 years. I live in Portland Oregon, which has a ton of hills. When I started riding, a 500 ft hill would...
07-23-07, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By mgearing

I was doing a 1,600 ft climb with my club...

I was doing a 1,600 ft climb with my club recently on a 50 mile ride. This very large powerfull guy was able to just pull away from us all on the way to the top. When we regrouped, I mentioned that I...
07-23-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By mgearing

Is your mountain bigger than my mountain? Here is...

Is your mountain bigger than my mountain? Here is what I am riding up next week. What does your ride profile look like?
07-23-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By mgearing

On a more serious note. This is one really...

On a more serious note.

This is one really beautiful and challenging ride, though it was the slowest century I have ever done. The almost 10,000 feet of climbing and if the weather is like last...
07-23-07, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By mgearing

Here is the century ride profile. There is a bit...

Here is the century ride profile. There is a bit of a hill at the start.
07-22-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By mgearing

Anyone doing the 2007 Summit to Surf?

Anyone on the forum planning on doing the 2007 Summit to Surf in Portland, Oregon next week? I did it last year, and it was so good, that I am doing it again this year, though I hope with more style.
Replies: 27
Views: 1,767
Posted By mgearing

I have two bikes now, a Trek Pilot 5.2 with full...

I have two bikes now, a Trek Pilot 5.2 with full fenders and 25c tires for riding in the rain, and a Trek Madone SL 5.2 with Race X Lite wheels and 23c tires for dry rides. Both have the same...
11-06-06, 11:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,403
Posted By mgearing

Average speed for 36 mile course with several...

Average speed for 36 mile course with several thousand feet of climbing is about 14 to 14.5. Same distance on the flats, about 17.

Fastest century, 16.2. It had some hills. Slowest was 13. It had...
11-04-06, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 780
Posted By mgearing

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2 with a 52-39-30 triple up...

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2 with a 52-39-30 triple up front and a 12-27 on the back. I can climb just about anything with this. I am also considering getting a second bike. I am looking at a Trek Madone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By mgearing

I am thinking about doing it. It would be my 4th...

I am thinking about doing it. It would be my 4th century this year. My average speed is most likely too slow for you, but I hope there will be enough people riding to make it more interesting. I like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 11:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,071
Posted By mgearing

Since I do not race, the way I measure...

Since I do not race, the way I measure performance when I try different things is to ride a particular ride. It is 36.5 miles with several thousand feet of climbing, and a lot of twists and turns. I...
09-18-06, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,034
Posted By mgearing

My LBS claims guys who weigh a lot more than...

My LBS claims guys who weigh a lot more than either you or I do not have problems with the Bontrager X Lite wheels (other than the fact that they cost $800).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,196
Posted By mgearing

All of the Trek Pilot bikes, including the high...

All of the Trek Pilot bikes, including the high end carbon fiber ones, have the ability to mount racks, and full fenders.
09-18-06, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,034
Posted By mgearing

I ride a Trek Pilot 5.2. Several thousand miles...

I ride a Trek Pilot 5.2. Several thousand miles ago, I upgraded my wheels to the Bontrager Race X Lites. Almost all my rides have a few thousan feet of climbing, so the lighter weight mattered to me....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,071
Posted By mgearing

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2. I weigh 180. After using...

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2. I weigh 180. After using 25mm tires, I experimented with 23mm running at 110 to 115. The ride quality definitely deteriorated. I found much more road buzz coming through. I...
08-10-06, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 979
Posted By mgearing

I have ridden the Trek Pilot 5.2 for a year now,...

I have ridden the Trek Pilot 5.2 for a year now, and have put 4,500 miles on it. I really like everything about it. It appears to me to be the most flexible high end bike out there. You can use...
07-30-06, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

The ride was very different than I thought. ...

The ride was very different than I thought.

The opening 4,750 ft climb was more even than expected:

After a 2 mile loop in Welches, we climbed the next 18 miles. I was surprised how consistent...
07-30-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

I made it.

I made it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,947
Posted By mgearing

I missed a turn, so 101.4 miles in 8 hours...

I missed a turn, so 101.4 miles in 8 hours (pretty darn slow). This was my fourth century, and by far the most challenging. Even though it took me forever to finish, it is the single ride I am most...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,947
Posted By mgearing

Thank you Jakey for the advice on taking the...

Thank you Jakey for the advice on taking the opening 12 miles easy, and making sure to refuel at the top. Much appreciated.

I stopped at the ADA headquarters today, and asked about the showers....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 09:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,947
Posted By mgearing

This will be my first try at getting to...

This will be my first try at getting to Timberline. After surviving 142 miles of the Cycle Oregon weekend ride with 100+ degree weather last weekend, I figure this has to be cooler! My main concern...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By mgearing

Interesting that you mentioned the brakes on your...

Interesting that you mentioned the brakes on your Pilot. I bought a Trek Pilot 2.1 and rode it for 6 months. It was my first road bike in about 25 years. I thought it was very good. As I rode more, I...
Forum: Introductions
05-30-06, 11:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By mgearing

Hello I guess I am an "old man". I am going...

Hello

I guess I am an "old man". I am going to be 54 soon, and have put 3,500 miles on this Trek Pilot 5.2 in the last 9 months. It is a great bike. I did a pair of century rides within 2 weeks,...
05-19-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

Hello Here is the course: ...

Hello

Here is the course:

http://tour.diabetes.org/s2s/100mi_elev.jpg

The 30 X 27 should be enough, as I also have also cut the wheel weight by upgrading to Bontrager Race X Lite wheels...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-06, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,538
Posted By mgearing

In answer to your question about Trek Pilots,...

In answer to your question about Trek Pilots, yes, they do take racks and full fenders. I have used both with my Trek Pilot 5.2.

At this time, I have them off. Here is the bike:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,442
Posted By mgearing

My Trek Pilot 5.2

Here is my bike:

https://home.comcast.net/~mgearing/wsb/media/1723784/graphic_org.jpg
05-19-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

A better picture: ...

A better picture:

https://home.comcast.net/~mgearing/wsb/media/1723784/graphic_org.jpg
05-18-06, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

Hello Actually, the bike is stock except...

Hello

Actually, the bike is stock except for:

Bontrager Race X Lite wheels
Continental GP4000 tires
Bontrager isogel bar tape
Shimano 12-27 cassette

I am trying to figure out how to post...
05-18-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

Another attempt

Another attempt
05-18-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

So how do I upload pictures to the forum server?

So how do I upload pictures to the forum server?
05-18-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By mgearing

Trek Pilot 5.2 for Summit to Surf

Hello All

Here is a picture of my Trek Pilot 5.2. I have had this bike about 9 months now, and have over 3,500 miles on it.

I am going to be 54 soon, and this bike is perfect for me. Really...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 08:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 975
Posted By mgearing

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2. Yes, you can attach a...

I have a Trek Pilot 5.2. Yes, you can attach a rear rack, and another great feature is it has Shimano long reach brakes, allowing you to add full fenders in the winter. I live in Portland, OR, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,139
Posted By mgearing

I ride a 2005 Trek Pilot 5.2. About 800 miles ago...

I ride a 2005 Trek Pilot 5.2. About 800 miles ago I upgraded the wheels to Bontrager Race X Lites with Continental GP4000 tires. I just finished a hilly century ride, and they worked great. I notice...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By mgearing

Yes, I did dress correctly, for me and for my...

Yes, I did dress correctly, for me and for my current riding style.

I think the people who designed the PI Therme Fleece tights should win some kind of award. I was a distance runner for abouut 25...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By mgearing

I looked up your account and read it. You are a...

I looked up your account and read it. You are a very good writer, I can't wait for the movie!

I am in my second season of road biking, and am approaching 54. The best I could do was just under 15...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By mgearing

2006 RACC Ride

I did the 2006 RACC ride yesterday. It was my 2nd century, and 1st of this year. I was wondering what others thought of the ride?

My impression was a very nice course, with constant hills, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,793
Posted By mgearing

I bought a Trek Pilot 5.2 9 months ago. I live in...

I bought a Trek Pilot 5.2 9 months ago. I live in Portland, OR and have put on over 3,000 miles, mostly up and down the very large climbs around here.

I really love this bike. I am almost 54 years...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-05, 10:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,205
Posted By mgearing

Hello I have been riding a Trek Pilot 2.1...

Hello

I have been riding a Trek Pilot 2.1 for about 550 miles now. It cost $1200, and so far it appears to be worth the money to me. I tried classic road bikes, but they were just not comfortable...
06-11-05, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By mgearing

I have been riding a Trek Pilot 2.1 for about 500...

I have been riding a Trek Pilot 2.1 for about 500 miles now. I am 53 years old, and have moved back into a road bike after a few years on a hybrid (Trek 7500). I have found the Pilot 2.1 to be a very...
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