I recently put a Campy 12 speed group on my C60. The main reason for doing so was to be able to go up to a 34T cassette. With a 50-34 in front I now have a 1:1 gear ratio. Climbing my local hills has never been easier. Try a bigger cassette, you will like it.

23s... pinch flats (snake bites) & aching ischial tuberosities (not that 25s are much better in that regard), no?

I rode 25mm tubulars (95/100psi) today. Vittoria Corsa with butyl tubes - and while they are not particularly supple, man … they really carve a turn on a descent.
Small frontal is always the goal. At some point that includes the tires, too.

My fave for years has been, vittoria rubino (was Continental Gatorskins). May try Corsa instead of rubino next time, but... definitely will stick w/ clinchers.
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You won't be disappointed with the Corsa.

Both are foldable so that's good, and apparently (according to AI), while Corsa is not as puncture resistant as rubino, it offers a more supple ride...

Fyi- for those who desire flat-resistance in a racing tire (a consideration if riding, e.g., 25s), good to know rubino made the list...

https://twowheeltales.com/road-bike-...ad-bike-tires/

I was looking at the wall of tires in my bike shed and noticed that I also have a Ziffiro Graphene 2. Very similar to the Rubino with slightly differing tread pattern. I rode my last Corsa until it literally started coming apart with over 7000 miles on it and never had a flat despite picking out bits of brown beer bottles on occasion. It wasn't even any good for the trainer which is where most of my smoothly worn tires end up.

To me, a racing bike is more upright than laid back with tires 28s or less and purposefully sacrifices a bit of comfort for more performance, i.e., more distance per hour of effort. The key is the amount of distance for a given amount of time.

I stopped riding tubulars long enough ago that I can't remember - 25-30 years? But I came across NOS rims when I was building my Paramount last year and put 30mm Corsa G2.0 tubulars on it, they feel pretty good but for sure softer than I remember my Contis from BITD. Another set should be arriving very soon for my PX10. My other bikes will keep their clinchers.

Lovely tires… I’m assuming you’re referring to the Corsa Controls. Rode mine yesterday on an errand without reinflating beforehand. Amazingly quick feeling for only 35-40 psi.

And yes, they did ride very much softer.

Especially when we agree on quality.
Out in the wild.

^ Indeed, Wildwood. Nothing better.

I have the non-Control version. The difference with Controls seems to be herringbones in the side treads for, well control? Mine are smooth.

Pavement as opposed to pavement + light gravel?

I think I read some marketing copy that it's helpful in wet pavé. My cobblestone days are behind me except for the hipper parts of Brooklyn and the West VIllage

Is cycling a good exercise? Article talks about the many physical health benefits obtained from 150 minutes on average a week. The article focuses exclusively on cycling in the wild as opposed to on a trainer, a distinction which I think may also provide mental health benefits not to mention the fortuitous benefit of living in a conducive environment and enjoying favorable circumstances (do you feel lucky?)...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/...e/83810930007/

In my mind 30’ on a trainer seems to take a whole lot longer than a 3 hour ride.

Funny that.

I can work an hour (or longer) trainer session into my daily routine several times a week yet it takes me vastly more effort and planning maybe to get in a two-hour outdoor ride once every couple of weeks, if I'm lucky!

Acquiring a trainer (wheel-on Wahoo) then making a habit of using it increased my cycling 'activities' 1,000% since last summer. Up until the weather changed where I am to make outdoor biking fun (I don't like being cold or wet, or having to wash my bikes after normal road useage) I'd logged close to 600 miles ridden, mostly to Rouvy. By comparison, even with better weather, my outdoor riding so far this year has been maybe 30-35 miles in three sessions of about an hour's length.

To the OP, I'd say yes it is good exercise riding a bicycle. But it's not everything proper exercise might be, at least according to some. Weight training also helps (something I don't do) and even walking briskly I believe does more to keep a body functioning as it should without the inherent risks of coping with vehicular traffic if you prefer road biking to biking activities where other risks predominate. Swimming's also beneficial while demanding more in the way of facilities, either indoors or out.

Born in 1953. Getting out there 3x a week minimum. Don’t ride on weekends. I’ll walk instead.

busy for a old person. I’ve got nothing but time on my hands.

Cycling in New York– hard to relate!

Police are cracking down on cyclists in New York City https://www.economist.com/united-sta...-new-york-city

Paywall.
You must appear in court if you wear 2 earbuds, run a stop sign, or stop in a pedestrian crosswalk. Cagers just pay a fine and don’t have to appear in court. If the cyclist doesn’t appear in court, an arrest warrant is issued.

Well today was it was 85+ and i am 85 today. I don’ ride a lot anymore as motivation for riding is low . I feel well and nothing is stopping me healthwise. My vintage Schwinn Prologue is a great ride maybe better than my Paramount

Happy Birthday Eddy.