Originally Posted by
astrodust
Am I allowed here?

Well, they say age is only a number.
But for 50+ cyclists I say age is a stiff back and knees in the morning, regardless of whether you rode the day before or not.
Age is wondering if cycling glasses are available with progressive or bifocal lenses (tri-focals in my case).
Age is trying to discern if that click or creak is coming from your bicycle or from your body.
Age is finding a severely sloping top-tube or even a mixte an attractive option.
Age is considering a recumbent due to back or prostate issues.
Age is knowing the difference between the words "prostate" and "prostrate".
Age is switching from "masher" to "spinner".
Age is obsessing over nutrition and supliments as much as if you were in training; except, you're not in training.
Age is wishing the default font on bikeforums was larger.
Welcome, astrodust. +1 on the colonoscopy.