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06-08-15 | 06:05 PM

#1651

McBTC

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I'm looking too but cadence is more important to me; and, if there's something new that doesn't require wires, all the better. Anyone liking Cateye's Strada wireless?

06-11-15 | 11:28 AM

#1652

McBTC

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Done deal...

Cateye Strada 410 Digital Wireless Computer

Arriving tomorrow...

06-20-15 | 08:37 AM

#1653

jedde

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From: Mentor, Ohio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DougG

Unfortunately, at 68 I'm still as competitive as ever. I say "unfortunately" because it's what's led to my recent string of injury problems (running-related, not from biking). Back when I was a middle-of-the-pack runner, I didn't care that much about my time as long as I finished "in the top half" or whatever. But the last few years I've actually started placing much higher and even won my AG in a well-attended 10K a couple years ago. So now I tend to try to break into the top 3 at these events, and in a 5K that means running hard from start to finish. As a result I'm still trying to get over my latest hamstring pull and knee problems.

This is pretty much me too, now 65 and I ran my last 5k two years ago at 24:32. The R knee pain that results from running just not worth the risk. I really miss running but no pain when riding and I'd like to keep it that way.

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Originally Posted by DougG

Fortunately, it hasn't affected my biking, and there's no way I'll take that up competitively!

Nor would I but still have that competitive spirit!

06-21-15 | 02:14 AM

#1654

622keehner

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Retired from a college, want to get back (way back) to biking, & am hoping a folder arrives next week. Bike as I swim, slow but cheerful.
Favorite bikes from back (way back) when = 2 St. Raphael Geminianis, mixtes. They had a je ne sais quoi.
This is a fun thread, if thread's the right word.

06-21-15 | 07:31 AM

#1655

JanMM

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From: Metro Indy, IN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 622keehner

Retired from a college, want to get back (way back) to biking, & am hoping a folder arrives next week. Bike as I swim, slow but cheerful.
Favorite bikes from back (way back) when = 2 St. Raphael Geminianis, mixtes. They had a je ne sais quoi.
This is a fun thread, if thread's the right word.

mixtes like this? :

New folder with 20 inch wheels?

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06-21-15 | 12:15 PM

#1656

622keehner

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Mixte, my mistake, wrong word for the St Rafs--women's bikes they were--had a mixte Raleigh ahhh.
New folder a 16 inch.

06-21-15 | 06:41 PM

#1657

622keehner

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Correction--St Rafs did appear as in photo, except had a used look: 1st handpainted bumpy blue, 2nd rescued from thrift store. Great bikes.
How did you come across the St Raf in photo?

06-21-15 | 08:44 PM

#1658

JanMM

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From: Metro Indy, IN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 622keehner

Correction--St Rafs did appear as in photo, except had a used look: 1st handpainted bumpy blue, 2nd rescued from thrift store. Great bikes.
How did you come across the St Raf in photo?

Google. I don't remember ever hearing of Raphael bikes before.
specifically, I googled 'Raphael Geminianis mixte' images.

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06-22-15 | 04:10 PM

#1659

RDB

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From: Western NY

Bikes: 96 Stumpjumper M2, Fisher Montare hybrid, Trek Emonda ALR5

I'm new on the forum but I'm 68 so I guess I belong here with the rest of you old Guys

Cheers
Bob

06-22-15 | 08:40 PM

#1660

McBTC

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After a certain age the more competitive among us have begun going by our resting heart rate instead of age... cheers.

06-22-15 | 09:02 PM

#1661

TheManShow

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From: Sonoran Desert-U.S.A.

Bikes: Old rusty bucket of bolts

I am amazed there are 67 pages of old people talking about bicycling. I am an old people too.

06-23-15 | 02:59 PM

#1662

Fastfingaz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jedde

,,,,,,,,,,,,I'm at 65 too I ran for years at good times now I'm trying to get my 5k to 25 min. I'm satisfied, even though there are runners in my group older and running 21-22 min 5k's,, I say let them and listen to your body ,,,If I had known I was gonna live this long ,I would have taken better care of myself....

06-23-15 | 03:35 PM

#1663

McBTC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DougG

I also doubt it's "short cage." Your bike has the latest trend in gearing that has an 11-32 tooth spread on the cassette as opposed to the 12-27 that came on my last road bike with a similar crank. With a compact double crank, this gives you a lower climbing gear (34-32), which is better than the racier combo with a 34-27 low gear and is actually not that far from my oldest bike with its triple crank and a 30-27 lowest ratio.

The disadvantage of an 11-32 cassette IMO is that you lose having as many close-spaced cogs, but that 11th gear helps with that (on my 12-27 cassette, the first 6 gears are only a tooth apart).

Apparently, I was wrong about being a long cage RD. As it turns out, Shimano's new 11-speed derailleurs are either small or medium cage. As they're currently designed, "medium" 105s handle up to a 32T freewheel whereas the "short" 105s go to 28.

06-25-15 | 06:50 PM

#1664

ltxi

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDB

I'm new on the forum but I'm 68 so I guess I belong here with the rest of you old Guys

Cheers
Bob

Me, too....'cept I'm 72. Newly 99% retired and after 20 plus years away back into cycling. Got the time now, got the energy, and it's just freakin' great!

06-26-15 | 02:36 PM

#1665

zeeway

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From: Low Country, SC, USA

Bikes: Trek Madone 2.5, single speed

Well, I am pretty sure I qualify for this thread because I am 73 and just bought a Trek 7.4fx two weeks ago. Haven't ridden any distance except a 10 mile ride in Germany three years ago. So now I am riding a little every day in our neighborhood...2+ miles...and it is beginning to feel good. Our neighborhood is very hilly, so i get to use all the low gears for sure. My hands were going numb, so I had a stem extension installed and that has helped a lot with an 80% improvement. Today I bought some gloves with the tricky little pads, so I am hoping that does the rest of the improvement.

I have been a regular gym go-er for the last six or seven years, and before that I was a runner...long distances and very slow. So while I have some aerobic base, my body is still getting used to this new activity. I have a lot to learn.

I am happy to find this thread, because I thought I was the only 70+ year old riding...but now I know there are other strange people out there like me.

06-26-15 | 04:48 PM

#1666

ltxi

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeeway

Well, I am pretty sure I qualify for this thread because I am 73 and just bought a Trek 7.4fx two weeks ago. Haven't ridden any distance except a 10 mile ride in Germany three years ago. So now I am riding a little every day in our neighborhood...2+ miles...and it is beginning to feel good. Our neighborhood is very hilly, so i get to use all the low gears for sure. My hands were going numb, so I had a stem extension installed and that has helped a lot with an 80% improvement. Today I bought some gloves with the tricky little pads, so I am hoping that does the rest of the improvement.

I have been a regular gym go-er for the last six or seven years, and before that I was a runner...long distances and very slow. So while I have some aerobic base, my body is still getting used to this new activity. I have a lot to learn.

I am happy to find this thread, because I thought I was the only 70+ year old riding...but now I know there are other strange people out there like me.

Too much weight on the hands will do that. Had the same issue at about 5-6 miles as I was getting acquainted with new bike before I began adjusting stuff. Stem changes fixed that for me as well.

Started out with a mile to, max, two miles a day. Within a month my daily distance was eight. For some reason, maybe a lot to do with my current bike, this is now a hell of a lot less "work" and more fun than when I last rode at age 50.

Strange is good, imo. Tho, over 70 I believe we now get to legitimately get to claim eccentric.

Last edited by ltxi; 06-26-15 at 04:52 PM.

06-27-15 | 12:33 PM

#1667

zeeway

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From: Low Country, SC, USA

Bikes: Trek Madone 2.5, single speed

Izumi gloves with gel pads have helped my hand numbness about another 15%...only 5% to go. I have adjusted the grips, so I think next maybe some gel tape...there is such a thing, right?

Last edited by zeeway; 06-27-15 at 12:36 PM.

06-28-15 | 10:15 AM

#1668

McBTC

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I am experimenting with clip-on aerobars. Never used them before...

06-28-15 | 10:50 AM

#1669

OldTryGuy

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From: SW Fl.

Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by McBTC

I am experimenting with clip-on aerobars. Never used them before...

IMO, clip-on aerobars=best thing since sliced bread. Only way I can get out and enjoy longer rides on the road bikes.

06-28-15 | 11:50 AM

#1670

McBTC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTryGuy

IMO, clip-on aerobars=best thing since sliced bread. Only way I can get out and enjoy longer rides on the road bikes.

Good to hear. I'm looking forward to that working out for me too.

06-28-15 | 01:00 PM

#1671

fietsbob

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I brought the(aero+bullhorn Profile) bars up and closer, the real aero part was a Fairing, Zzipper"thriller"
not hunkering over like a Hunchback.

it was the rig for a 12 OW, 24 RT mile commute in the 90's , since dismantled, since I Moved House and then a different Town.

06-29-15 | 10:52 AM

#1672

Houseboy522

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Quote:

Originally Posted by McBTC

This is what I was thinking: 15 unique gears about equally spaced apart --e.g.,

Gear inch chart:

Shimano 50/34T Chainrings
11-Speed Freewheel

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Rings
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Cogs

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