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Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,239
Posted By melissam

Upgrading a 1985 Nishiki?! That's awesome! I have...

Upgrading a 1985 Nishiki?! That's awesome! I have upgraded my bikes every 20 years, and notice a HUGE difference when I buy a new bike.

This past summer I wondered how you could get any better...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-29-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,024
Posted By melissam

I had a love/hate relationship with the Garmin...

I had a love/hate relationship with the Garmin HRM that came with my Edge 830. It was punk out at the most inopportune times, and made we really try to tune into my RPE. I tried various things to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,345
Posted By melissam

This is one of my all time favorites threads on...

This is one of my all time favorites threads on bikeforums. I started liking posts, but really, all the pics are fantastic!

Whenever I'm stressed at work, I'll go to this thread, start scrolling...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,288
Posted By melissam

Custom frame builder Matt Appleman is something...

Custom frame builder Matt Appleman is something of an evangelist for shorter crankarms. He makes the 2XR crankset, which allows for shorter arms (135mm - 175mm).

Here are some of his thoughts...
Forum: Northern California
07-14-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,036
Posted By melissam

Hi Barry, Waaaaaaaay back in 2009, I did LT...

Hi Barry,

Waaaaaaaay back in 2009, I did LT testing at Endurance PTC in San Francisco.

It looks like they're still around:
https://enduranceptc.com/exercise-physiological-testing

Have fun?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By melissam

After 50kms how are you gonna feel? Uh, assuming...

After 50kms how are you gonna feel? Uh, assuming you're in shape for a 50km ride, and the bike fits you, you're gonna feel GREAT!!!

Back in 2008 I found an ad for a 2004 Merlin Camena in my size....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-17-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By melissam

unterhausen I hadn't tried that link. If I run...

unterhausen I hadn't tried that link. If I run into the problem again, I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the pointer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,477
Posted By melissam

I ride bikes with 650c tires and tubes, which are...

I ride bikes with 650c tires and tubes, which are getting harder and harder to find. So yeah, if the tube failed due to a puncture, I'm patching it and putting it back into the rotation!

Lately...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,514
Posted By melissam

I have been using Brooks saddles for the past 15...

I have been using Brooks saddles for the past 15 years, but every now and then I like to try something else. I've been "auditioning" a Selle SMP VT30c on my trainer bike, and so far so good. Selle...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-16-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,858
Posted By melissam

I bought them, and they should be here tomorrow. ...

I bought them, and they should be here tomorrow. I run Zwift on a Macbook Pro, and I have Zwift Companion on my Android phone that's in my jersey pocket when I workout. I've found that I rarely...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-16-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By melissam

Erg mode: wouldn't go past 75 watts at end of workout

I was doing the Orange Unicorn workout on Zwift, using my Wahoo Kickr v5 trainer in erg mode. Everything was going fine until my last set of intervals. The trainer was supposed to change from 75...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,615
Posted By melissam

So many great bikes here! Here's one of my...

So many great bikes here!

Here's one of my trusty steeds -- a 2004 Merlin Camena that I was lucky to find on craigslist back in 2008.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By melissam

SpeedofLite , Can I say that I just LOVE...

SpeedofLite ,

Can I say that I just LOVE these vintage reviews that you post? Each one has so many gems, especially if you look at the ads. I found one of your posts that had a review of the best...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By melissam

Hi bentlegn, An all carbon Merlin? As you've...

Hi bentlegn,

An all carbon Merlin? As you've seen, that's not very common.

I found a Merlin catalog from 2006 online, and the Works series is described towards the end of the catalog. On the...
Forum: Northern California
02-24-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 865
Posted By melissam

Crank 2 Tandems in Pleasanton has an excellent...

Crank 2 Tandems in Pleasanton has an excellent selection of women's cycling clothing. I think they have more women's clothing than men's clothing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By melissam

Yeah, the bike got the journey started, but the...

Yeah, the bike got the journey started, but the ambulance got me to the hospital.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By melissam

My 1984 Bianchi (a novella)

Since I'm recovering from the "creeping crud" and can't ride, I thought I'd do the next best thing and post on Bike Forums.

I am the original owner of a 1984 Bianchi Limited, and I thought it...
Forum: Northern California
08-03-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,172
Posted By melissam

Mtnwalker, You might try Calmar Cycles in...

Mtnwalker,

You might try Calmar Cycles in Santa Clara. They've done some work on a couple of my bikes recently, and I've been very pleased with the results.

Good luck!

- Melissa
Forum: Northern California
04-20-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,467
Posted By melissam

Happy B-Day, Pete!!! May you have many, many...

Happy B-Day, Pete!!! May you have many, many more! :thumb:

- Melissa
Forum: Northern California
04-13-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,549
Posted By melissam

Hi, I'm signed up for the 200k. I'll keep...

Hi,

I'm signed up for the 200k. I'll keep an eye out for The Gentlemen of NorCal BikeForums. :)

- Melissa
Forum: Northern California
04-13-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 897
Posted By melissam

Jonathan, That's an awesome bike! I hope to...

Jonathan,

That's an awesome bike! I hope to see it (her? your gorgeous redhead?) in person (in bike?) at the Half Moon Bay training ride in a couple of weeks.

- Mel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By melissam

I bought an 18" Bianchi Limited in 1984. Not...

I bought an 18" Bianchi Limited in 1984. Not sure what the exact center-to-center seat post measurement is, but I can get measure it when I get home.

- Melissa

PS No, it's not for sale. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By melissam

Jerry, I'd try the Specialized BG Comp...

Jerry,

I'd try the Specialized BG Comp Mountain Bike shoe. I have the women's equivalent -- the Motodiva; it has a stiffer sole than the Tahoes, and should be in your budget.

I've done...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-25-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By melissam

Paul, You can do this! This sounds...

Paul,

You can do this!

This sounds very similar to the California AIDS/Lifecycle ride, which is 545 miles in 7 days. I started training for it the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and was able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,296
Posted By melissam

Hi pfn, In 1990 I had a spiral fracture of...

Hi pfn,

In 1990 I had a spiral fracture of my left femur that was surgically repaired with a rod and two pins down by my knee. My orthopedic surgeon originally thought that the rod would stay...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

Was there a revolt? Any casualties?

Was there a revolt? Any casualties?
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

Well, duh! ;)

Well, duh! ;)
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

SK, It'd be great to join you in the...

SK,

It'd be great to join you in the campsite!

Sorry to hear about your hand problems, though.

- Melissa
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

I only used TiVo sparingly at Crater Lake -- I...

I only used TiVo sparingly at Crater Lake -- I didn't want to miss out on the gorgeous scenery! However, TiVo did come in mighty handy on the drive up & down Hwy 5.

I'm camping. In fact, my tent...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 05:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

SK, Actually, with TiVo, we can use the...

SK,

Actually, with TiVo, we can use the FastForward option! (How else do you think I made it thru Jo's 200k route in the blazing heat?)

Ricebowl,

I'm packing an extra day's worth of...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

I'll keep my eye out for you, Curtis! Which...

I'll keep my eye out for you, Curtis! Which routes are you riding? I'm planning on 100 miles Saturday and 75 miles on Sunday.
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 05:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

Uh oh, the team's been practicing. I'll never...

Uh oh, the team's been practicing. I'll never keep up...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

I don't know if you'd call it a cycling team. ...

I don't know if you'd call it a cycling team. It's just a group of riders who occasionally participate in events like Waves to Wine.

Some of the riders are racers on other teams or aspiring...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By melissam

I'm in and riding in my snazzy new Team TiVo kit!

I'm in and riding in my snazzy new Team TiVo kit!
Forum: Northern California
07-30-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,896
Posted By melissam

How can I resist an invitation like this? It'll...

How can I resist an invitation like this? It'll be nice to see Pete again and to put the screennames, real names, and faces together of some of the NoCal bikeforum folks!

List Begin:
1.Taxi777...
Forum: Northern California
06-22-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,413
Posted By melissam

I'm here! I've been working like a dog since I...

I'm here! I've been working like a dog since I got back from ALC, tho.

Hamilton...hmmmm. Definitely want to do that one -- I think about it every time I drive down the hill from my house. ...
Forum: Northern California
06-10-08, 11:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,580
Posted By melissam

Who me, hiding? Nope, here I am! Pete,...

Who me, hiding? Nope, here I am!

Pete, meeting and hanging out with you at ALC was absolutely unforgettable! It was one of the highlights of the week. Let me know when you want to do another...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-04, 11:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,546
Posted By melissam

Cyclinrunt, It's been a while since you got...

Cyclinrunt,

It's been a while since you got the bike, how do you like it? Have you done any triathlons with it?

I just bought a Trek 5200 WSD yesterday, and I must say, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!...
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