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Forum: Commuting
10-21-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,836
Posted By TexLex100

I recently got this from Amazon and I strap it to...

I recently got this from Amazon and I strap it to the back of my helmet. So far I am very pleased with it.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

OK, will do that. I may also ask him to put a...

OK, will do that. I may also ask him to put a casette with a larger cog to help me with some slight hills that I find difficult, which probably would become more so with a wider tires. Cheers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks for that, and yes the TCX 2 is a CX. I...

Thanks for that, and yes the TCX 2 is a CX. I called a LBS asking whether they carry Raleigh (e.g. Record Ace) they didn't but they suggested a breezer doppler with wide tires for comfort. I may go...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-17, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks for that. I thought steel provides a.much...

Thanks for that. I thought steel provides a.much forgiving ride that is why I wanted to buy one, but if this is not the case then I could stick with my stiff aluminum frame. Cheers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-17, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

I was hoping the next bike to be more than a...

I was hoping the next bike to be more than a grocery getter. I wanted it for commuting and some slowish club rides on weekend.

What other new bikes in the same price range would y'all recommend...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-17, 03:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

Mine is a 2012 model and I think it has an alloy...

Mine is a 2012 model and I think it has an alloy fork not carbon. I am using 32 tires but the ride is so jarring I feel it is shaking my whole body!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-20-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By TexLex100

Lemond Signature or Raleigh Carlton (or New Volpe?)

Folks,

I am interested in buying a steel bike. I resumed biking after a very long hiatus and recently started commuting a couple of days a week to work on an MUP (around 8 miles each way). My bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,790
Posted By TexLex100

The Potomac river.

The Potomac river.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,979
Posted By TexLex100

To Georgetown and back on capital crescent trail....

To Georgetown and back on capital crescent trail. around 14 miles total. Lovely day.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-18-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks. This is very useful. I read about the...

Thanks. This is very useful. I read about the types of drivetrain components (105/Ultegra/Dura Ace) but I guess I need to read about the rest of the bike components as well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

I have to admit that I am not doing any big hills...

I have to admit that I am not doing any big hills but because of my being totally out of shape and the bad back combine to make me unable to get up on overpasses or longer bridges and sometimes I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

Mmmm. Pie plates (spoken with the sound of Homer...

Mmmm. Pie plates (spoken with the sound of Homer Simpson)

:-)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

Yes, my current bike has a 34/50 crankset and...

Yes, my current bike has a 34/50 crankset and 11-26 casette. I am trying to commute to work a day or so a week. For now I use the bikeshare so that I can do it one way only without having to worry...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

here is a Bianchi Trofero. Although I think this...

here is a Bianchi Trofero. Although I think this (54cm) would probably be too big.

Any particular brand I should focus on? Or should I just Plan to get a new moderately priced) one? This is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

This looks tempting! How can one tell the largest...

This looks tempting! How can one tell the largest cog in the casette, without knowing the year that is? But since this is too fast and difficult to handle, I should probably focus on more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

You are absolutely right! Yes I wanted a...

You are absolutely right! Yes I wanted a different one from my 2012 TCX 2. My bike is hard to go uphill since the largest sprocket in the back is 26 and the derailleur takes a maximum of 28 as I was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

Very informative. I need to start learning about...

Very informative. I need to start learning about bikes at the young age of 53!! :-)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

But if I do have to get it disassembled to be...

But if I do have to get it disassembled to be cleaned and remove the rust plus all possible other changes of tires and possibly gears this will probably become a pricey move!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

This is really useful. I love the simplicity of...

This is really useful. I love the simplicity of the vintage bikes compared to the newer ones (including mine!). But I guess without adequate knowledge of bikes mechanics and without personal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks for all your advice. Is there a way to...

Thanks for all your advice. Is there a way to figure out how many speeds or the largest sprocket? (I asked the seller but received no response yet). Also, would it be easy to change the stem to make...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,328
Posted By TexLex100

200 SCI Kestrel

There is one for sale. Seller indicates that it has been in a garage its entire life! Drivetrain is Shimano 600 Tri Color components and says that this is the line that became Ultegra in the late...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-17, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,822
Posted By TexLex100

Sweet bike. Congrats.

Sweet bike. Congrats.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

No, I would definitely like to switch my saddle...

No, I would definitely like to switch my saddle but was just wondering whether I should get one that can be comfortable from the get go. I would also probably need to get proper bike fitting as well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

I always wear bike shorts when riding the bike,...

I always wear bike shorts when riding the bike, but I never tried the Chamois butter. It is a good point that the TCX saddle is similar to the Fizik, so that I can exclude them. So, I guess I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

I try to change my seating position but very...

I try to change my seating position but very seldom use the drops. Always either on the bards or hood. But I am still not sitting upright. I think the frame is a tad big for me. So many variables to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-17, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,232
Posted By TexLex100

Congratulations. This is awesome.

Congratulations. This is awesome.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

Hi John, which Brooks did you use? I am 210 lbs...

Hi John, which Brooks did you use? I am 210 lbs and I read that some saddles may not be able to support heavier riders. Not sure whether this applied to the Brooks. Is it high maintenance? Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

Cool. Many thanks for that.

Cool. Many thanks for that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

I will check out the LBS to see whether they have...

I will check out the LBS to see whether they have that saddle loaner program although I never heard of this before. I will have to measure my sit bones as well! Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

Is it forgiving for people whose thighs stick...

Is it forgiving for people whose thighs stick together like myself? Would the width cause inner thighs to chafe? Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

I have read that it takes many (hundreds?) of...

I have read that it takes many (hundreds?) of miles to break it in. Was that your experience as well?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

I am using the saddle that came with the TCX 2...

I am using the saddle that came with the TCX 2 bicycle. Here are pictures.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By TexLex100

Pain in the butt!

I have been riding my bicycle on and off for the past three years or so. maximum ride was probably 20 miles. I still find the stock bicycle seat that came with my bike to be painful even after 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

I love it :)

I love it :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

It is not accidents per se that I am too...

It is not accidents per se that I am too concerned about. I am just trying to find the best way to transport the bike so that it is not loose to the extent that it slides up forward if I stop...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,442
Posted By TexLex100

well done. Congrats.

well done. Congrats.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-17, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By TexLex100

Good luck Wanderer. I have been on plenty of pain...

Good luck Wanderer. I have been on plenty of pain meds over the past 31 years through my four failed back surgeries. I actually found that at times, acupuncture worked better than some of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-17, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,946
Posted By TexLex100

Bobby.. I just LUV this quote. Slow is faster...

Bobby.. I just LUV this quote. Slow is faster than still. Really cool and encouraging.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Cheers.

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Cheers.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 01:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

thanks for the pictures. Very useful.

thanks for the pictures. Very useful.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks for all your advice. This was very helpful.

Thanks for all your advice. This was very helpful.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 12:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Got it. Thanks.

Got it. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

do you usually remove the left pedal then? or no...

do you usually remove the left pedal then? or no need for that?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

I'll give these shelf liner a try. Thanks.

I'll give these shelf liner a try. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Yes, I am more tempted not to remove the front...

Yes, I am more tempted not to remove the front wheel every time. I guess I need to consider the arrangements of the second row to see which is best. I can have the two middle row seats next to each...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

This looks nice!

This looks nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

So, you remove the front wheel every time. Does...

So, you remove the front wheel every time. Does this affect the alignment or anything else? Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Many thanks for that. Yes, I was concerned...

Many thanks for that. Yes, I was concerned regarding the bike moving forward if I brake suddenly and hitting me (or the passenger) if it is not locked down.

On the other hand, I want to make sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,832
Posted By TexLex100

Transporting bike inside minivan without a rack?

Hey folks.

I am starting to join rides with groups in further distances from home, so I have to transport my bicycle inside my Toyota sienna minivan. I don't think that just putting the bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-31-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,570
Posted By TexLex100

Thanks all for the very valuable feedback. I was...

Thanks all for the very valuable feedback. I was not looking particularly for a LeMond. I am hoping to get a good steel frame bike that is circular in shape (as opposed to my Giant TCX 2 which has a...
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