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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-11-11, 08:10 AM

Replies: 52

Who owns a Titanium bike?

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Posted By laterstarter

Van Nicholas Astraeus - excellent ride, has given...

Van Nicholas Astraeus - excellent ride, has given me a lot of confidence in crit racing at my level anyway for a 55yo rider. Loved previous bike which now use as a commuter (Lemond Chambery)

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-02-08, 11:39 AM

Replies: 3

Cassette jammed on freehub

Views: 848

Posted By laterstarter

I had this problem with new light wheel with soft...

I had this problem with new light wheel with soft alloy (light) freehub.

Undo lockring in normal fashion,
remove cogs to extent possible ie until you get to jammed cog
Using 2 chain whips, one...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-08-08, 02:54 PM

Replies: 1

Chain compatibility assistance

Views: 386

Posted By laterstarter

If you are not noticing any shifting issues, then...

If you are not noticing any shifting issues, then you can only go with it to to see what happens.
I replaced a DA chain on an otherwise Ultegra system with a high end KMC 10sp chain and had really...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-31-08, 12:44 PM

Replies: 9

Mavic Aksium for a Clyde?

Views: 3,744

Posted By laterstarter

Can't say I wholly agree on the performance of...

Can't say I wholly agree on the performance of mine. I'm 95Kg (210 lb) and have cracked a rim at the eyelets (warranty replaced), broken spokes a number of times. Once a spoke is broken, its give up...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-21-07, 05:41 AM

Replies: 69

Eyeglasses

Views: 3,313

Posted By laterstarter

I have tried three approaches with prescription...

I have tried three approaches with prescription lenses:-
* prescription bifocal polarised sunnies - ok but get moire pattern on the cyclecomputer screen - wind affetcs eyes at downhill speeds and...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-25-06, 12:35 PM

Replies: 17

What do you keep in your saddle bag?

Views: 1,108

Posted By laterstarter

Just spare tubes(2) and a patch kit. mobile phone...

Just spare tubes(2) and a patch kit. mobile phone etc in jersey pockets

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-14-06, 05:56 AM

Replies: 111

What does your handle mean?

Views: 4,345

Posted By laterstarter

Laterstarter - my real name was taken. I started...

Laterstarter - my real name was taken. I started biking late at 51, last having put my leg over, a bike that is, at about 15 yrs old (Malvern Star fixed gear) and I joined the forum after latestarter.

Forum: Road Cycling

09-09-06, 05:06 PM

Replies: 61

What's this whole 'sport rider' vs. 'racing' bike thing about??

Views: 5,909

Posted By laterstarter

Interesting reading through this thread and...

Interesting reading through this thread and seeing the differing views. I'll offer mine as someone starting out at 51yrs in Feb 2006 not having ridden since 15yrs. Wanted a bike to get/keep fit as...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

09-09-06, 05:12 AM

Replies: 3,556

Sticky Introduce Yourselves!

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Posted By laterstarter

In metric I'm @ 95-97Kg (209-215lb) weight at...

In metric I'm @ 95-97Kg (209-215lb) weight at 175cm (5'9"). I'm actually not too overweight with my build, however could lean down by 5-10Kg.
Riding since Feb 2006 on a Giant CRX2 (last time I rode...

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