"I'm a 48 year old male, resonably fit."
At your age you should have sorted out who leads the parade when it comes to doctors.
That person is your family doctor who knows you better than any specialist ever could. Listen to his advice over every other doctor you see.
As to the ride you will miss..........You'll live...now move on.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?