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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 282
Posted By Artmo

I have a painful arthritic thumb joint and use a...

I have a painful arthritic thumb joint and use a Thuasne Ligafex Rhizo brace, which I find very effective.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 956
Posted By Artmo

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for...

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for at least 30,000 miles and they don’t appear to be any the worse for wear.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Artmo

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see...

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see you are still active. I still remember that rendezvous in Colorado all those years ago
I am exactly 13 months behind you and my stoker is just ahead of...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-23-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Artmo

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual...

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual lead. Mine is not set to a max, but these days that does not worry me, as i rarely go beyond 120. I did see my HR go to 135 the other day, when I had a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,205
Posted By Artmo

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom...

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom length. 30 min for solo and a bit longer for a tandem. I’ve fitted 4 solos and one tandem with no problems.
Range about 35 miles in flat Florida, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,205
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1730x1717/f7b9e6e3_694a_4e85_9bce_88a8c5d3ea7c_2c10b5fc2125316a83532a3f9f528314f5c2c49a.jpeg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,696
Posted By Artmo

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the...

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the past 12 or so years we have ridden over 30,000 miles with the original Gates belt on our Macchiato with no problems with belt or BBS.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By Artmo

Impressive! well done and stay safe

Impressive! well done and stay safe
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By Artmo

I think it depends on what size motor you might...

I think it depends on what size motor you might add in the front wheel. If you add one of those big 750W types, then I think removing and replacing it each time would be awkward for one person.

We...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,864
Posted By Artmo

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more...

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more annoying than the person in front of you doing pedal-coast-pedal-coast, etc. This can cause contertinaing(?) of the line and is possibly dangerous.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-09-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,402
Posted By Artmo

"Whom?"

"Whom?"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,538
Posted By Artmo

I'm on the other side of 80 and miss the sprints,...

I'm on the other side of 80 and miss the sprints, but adding a Cytronex e-conversion to my half- bike as well as to our tandem has made a world of difference to riding pleasure. No sprinting, but at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,162
Posted By Artmo

Definitely not an ideal design. I already tried...

Definitely not an ideal design. I already tried what you suggest, but failed. Have just given both to our friends with instructions!!
Thanks for your time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,538
Posted By Artmo

Good to hear from you, Denver. I'll be 82 next...

Good to hear from you, Denver. I'll be 82 next month and still cycling, but less than we used to. Your other fitness activities make me envious, but I lack your motivation. Best wishes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-22, 02:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,079
Posted By Artmo

Beats me why anyone would use only the front...

Beats me why anyone would use only the front brake, unless riding fixed gear. But glad you survived.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-04-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Artmo

Had a similar experience during a ride several...

Had a similar experience during a ride several years ago. We were on our annual UK visit and riding our tandem up to a beauty spot, about. 6-mile climb, intending to stop at a pub for lunch down the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-04-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,060
Posted By Artmo

I’ve never understood the fairly common...

I’ve never understood the fairly common reluctance to have prostate or colon exams. Surely the minor unpleasantness is far better than the potential consequences and treatment/excision of cancers...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-28-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,034
Posted By Artmo

Hmm, I’m 25 years away from it after 30...

Hmm, I’m 25 years away from it after 30 enjoyable, successful years in mid-level management, with a lot of international travel and I, to my surprise, haven’t missed it for a second. More time with...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-19-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,303
Posted By Artmo

No problems at all. Insertion under general...

No problems at all. Insertion under general anesthetic. Transmits data to bedside unit and from there to Heart Center..
Not designed to correct afib. Mine is to keep resting HR above 60, as it had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By Artmo

in 3 days I turn 81😊

in 3 days I turn 81😊
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,887
Posted By Artmo

Haha. I wonder what that protrusion on the down...

Haha. I wonder what that protrusion on the down tube is for?

Beautiful job. How much, if it’s not an impolite question?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Artmo

And I thought you were perfect, jppe! My hero!

And I thought you were perfect, jppe! My hero!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,225
Posted By Artmo

The OP is a complete numpty . Why replying to...

The OP is a complete numpty . Why replying to them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-28-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,195
Posted By Artmo

You or the car?:-)

You or the car?:-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,746
Posted By Artmo

Classic Carl.. That weight loss is really...

Classic Carl.. That weight loss is really impressive and must have taken real commitment! Congratulations!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,980
Posted By Artmo

The older I get, the faster I was, to quote...

The older I get, the faster I was, to quote someone else.
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-12-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,482
Posted By Artmo

You are the inspiration! That is one amazing...

You are the inspiration! That is one amazing story!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/macchiato_with_cytronex_02e7521339cbcaf86a4963facaf60cc7f2d49d30.jpg
The Cytronex system consists of a motor in the front wheel,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,609
Posted By Artmo

81, asthmatic. takes me at least 10 miles to be...

81, asthmatic. takes me at least 10 miles to be breathing easily
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,793
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2252_fe1d9027d78f4d4548980cc128eacea34e6331c4.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,248
Posted By Artmo

Now 80.5 yr old. Had afib for about 25 years,...

Now 80.5 yr old. Had afib for about 25 years, tried all the meds, 5 cardioversions and two ablations, all with temporary success.
had Reveal Linq monitor implanted in my chest and was monitored...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,696
Posted By Artmo

We have the original Gates drive on our 2009 CoMo...

We have the original Gates drive on our 2009 CoMo Macchiato, bought used in 2011 with few miles on it. We have ridden about 30,000 miles and have had to make no adjustments.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,961
Posted By Artmo

1957 Maclean Featherweight (London) ...

1957 Maclean Featherweight (London)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/maclean_refurb_2013_06_3505b4a4b38d7929a5137bee1200abe5fcee6f47.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,452
Posted By Artmo

My first bike in 1953 in England was a...

My first bike in 1953 in England was a nondescript upright single speed with rod-operated brakes, my second, a brand-new Raleigh Trent Tourist with 3-speed Sturmey Archer hub gear to which I added a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,534
Posted By Artmo

Back tire.

Back tire.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,615
Posted By Artmo

Well, Merlin, when your combined ages reach 161,...

Well, Merlin, when your combined ages reach 161, like ours have and you want to ride in a group whose ages are 7-20 years less at 16-19 mph on the flat, you will understand. When we pootle along on...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-20-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,502
Posted By Artmo

About 10 years ago, when I was about 70, I had a...

About 10 years ago, when I was about 70, I had a nuclear stress test prior to having an ablation for afib. The electrocardiologist told me my calcium number was in the 90th percentile. When I asked...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-09-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,164
Posted By Artmo

Feels like trucking some days! Stoker is...

Feels like trucking some days!
Stoker is slightly older than me, but don’t tell her I told you.😊
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,164
Posted By Artmo

161

161
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-16-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,286
Posted By Artmo

I don’t know anyone who has it and we are OK. I...

I don’t know anyone who has it and we are OK. I hope you don’t get it, jppe. Best regards.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-20, 05:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,556
Posted By Artmo

Age 80 in couple of months. Can still touch my...

Age 80 in couple of months. Can still touch my toes. Riding position 2-3 hasn’t changed much in 65 years. Still riding updated 1957 Maclean Featherweight, when not riding tandem. I don’t do exercises.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Artmo

Impressive mileages in unpleasant weather. You...

Impressive mileages in unpleasant weather. You are a tough guy, jppe, and get more handsome with age😊.
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-31-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Artmo

I have had both rotator cuffs done; the surgeries...

I have had both rotator cuffs done; the surgeries were about 15 years apart. I was about your age the first time. After very painful physio initially, I persevered with the three months of exercises...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,333
Posted By Artmo

I would suggest you get yourself a simple...

I would suggest you get yourself a simple spirometer from Walmart or Amazon. With this you can measure your lung function see what is considered normal for your age. I’ve suffered from asthma since...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,532
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2277_64bbf80cc6f27079e6882563b080c81780e8b6a7.jpg
Comotion Macchiato with Cytronex e- assist And SRAM WiFli wireless shifting.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,793
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2277_64bbf80cc6f27079e6882563b080c81780e8b6a7.jpg
For riding together our Comotion Macchiato with Cytronex e- assist...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 20,856
Posted By Artmo

I have similar on my lock screen, which also...

I have similar on my lock screen, which also includes emergency contacts and med info.
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-10-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,011
Posted By Artmo

I would think that anyone outside the US is...

I would think that anyone outside the US is wondering why the OP is asking this question on BF. In any another industrialized country this would not even come into his decision-making as there would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 63,371
Posted By Artmo

As my electro cardiologist told me “I’ve never...

As my electro cardiologist told me “I’ve never heard of a heart exploding! Keep riding unless you feel pain or dizziness.” I’m 79, had two ablations, five cardioversions and now have a pacemaker due...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Artmo

Looks like fun, but what’s that white stuff?😊

Looks like fun, but what’s that white stuff?😊
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