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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,338
Posted By cyclezen

Actually, CF wheels with alloy braking bands are...

Actually, CF wheels with alloy braking bands are out there, available. But then you're reducing one 'advantage of CF, which is weight.
Haven't used CF wheels in the 'wet' (we don;t normally get much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 954
Posted By cyclezen

There's a rider I see, pass often on one of my...

There's a rider I see, pass often on one of my loops. Now for well over a year. And every time they are 'pushing' a gear - slow cadence, rocking a bit to get their best 'push' on each pedal stroke....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,603
Posted By cyclezen

Today was a 'different' one... My 'To-Do' list...

Today was a 'different' one...
My 'To-Do' list for today took longer, so my daily ride in afternoon had to wait for a bit.
Finally got out just at beginning of 'Rush Hour' for bikes... starts at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 684
Posted By cyclezen

Agree with others, a nice bike. Seems in good...

Agree with others, a nice bike. Seems in good condition. WHeelset is adequate, but also prolly quite heavy, that's a good area for 'upgrade. The geartrain/equipment looks in good condition
Size -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,683
Posted By cyclezen

This being a sale season of older stock for...

This being a sale season of older stock for Specilaized stuff
Road tires....
They have the Turbo Pro 700x24c for $27.45 .... good price for a nice performance tire (240g)
BUT !!!
There are online...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 973
Posted By cyclezen

Totally, Terrymorse, gotta carry tire repair...

Totally, Terrymorse, gotta carry tire repair stuff - at least for workable booting.
I would guess the Park Tools patch would be good.
But I've been using Duct tape for decades, and never let down...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,454
Posted By cyclezen

Given it's 9 spd, the 14-26 would have a large...

Given it's 9 spd, the 14-26 would have a large group of single tooth cogs up to 19, which means nice, tight gear choices for most road riding between 100 & 60 gear inches, also allowing the rider to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,294
Posted By cyclezen

....a New Bike... Been looking/considering a...

....a New Bike...
Been looking/considering a new bike with Disc brake wheels in spite of a silly overabundance of bikes dating back to the Mid 70's. All of which I rode/raced...
Most are quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By cyclezen

Would have to agree with others about preload......

Would have to agree with others about preload... Very important.
Last year, about this time, Enduro Bearings gave a great seminar, in SB, on 'BEARINGS' , covering all of the bearing usage on bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,674
Posted By cyclezen

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level'...

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level' the saddle or get close to level, you will likely also need to Drop the saddle a bit.
your leg/hip/torso angles will change when you do this, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,674
Posted By cyclezen

I remember when you were first considering this...

I remember when you were first considering this bike and riding. Also noted your progress and challenges since starting ride regularly. And your perseverance for staying with riding; which deserves...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By cyclezen

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the...

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the time. If at any time you're riding in a more 'sportive' group, versatility in gearing becomes a must.
Adding a sizable distance length to your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 240,619
Posted By cyclezen

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a...

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a dedicated runner and cyclist became another victim of the motor vehicle madness we experience in this country.
'Old Man Steve' as he was affectionately...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,115
Posted By cyclezen

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology,...

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology, but hasn't worked in the field for some decades now - and we're both retired now. She hasn;t kept up with the latest develepments, but certainly has...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,341
Posted By cyclezen

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I...

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I would not go any smaller than that. If you feel it works for you, ok. But I would certainly have expected a size larger...
That doesn;t seem like a 53...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,468
Posted By cyclezen

Nice to see this zombie back again ! Cycling is...

Nice to see this zombie back again !
Cycling is a joyful thing, even when one might be physically suffering. Bring on the joy!
it's also an opportunity to express, to create, to step outside your...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,923
Posted By cyclezen

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50...

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50 years+, motos for 38 yrs (intermittently, except full time last 28 yrs)
Noise
weight and handling
Places to ride (yes, also off-road/dirt road) ,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,115
Posted By cyclezen

just wandered here.... I've had tinnitus for...

just wandered here....
I've had tinnitus for over 40 yrs ? maybe more... became seriously noticeable about 30+ yrs ago. Constant high pitch background which obscures much... too much...
I have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,361
Posted By cyclezen

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper...

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper and very effective therapy/treatment.
Especially on those really tough days when the body has no motivation. Even a short (distance) and slow ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,361
Posted By cyclezen

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious...

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious challenge ! Now ending on a High note - I still have my foot, it's attached and almost working like 9 months ago, riding regular again.
In Love with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,309
Posted By cyclezen

It would be a given that any comments any of us...

It would be a given that any comments any of us made on ANY topic are our own opinion, experience, style and bias. So, I assume other's comments give a different perspective, as does yours, here.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,309
Posted By cyclezen

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from...

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from my house start in the mid 40's f (waking temps from Mid-Nov until late March are commonly high 30's) and on sunny day, end at 60f.
I ALWAYS use...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,628
Posted By cyclezen

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might...

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might be closest... but there are a few others who look really younger than I. Biggest issue is when I look in the mirror, I do look old - But NOT AS OLD...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,784
Posted By cyclezen

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride...

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride nutrition', 1 hour is really a short period for physical effort (short of all out/'competition' level effort, which is NOT the point of discussion here...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,493
Posted By cyclezen

A lot of the discussion has been very...

A lot of the discussion has been very theoretical... cadence v torque. But reality is way different. There are limits to both and the curve to those points can vary dramatically, depending on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,784
Posted By cyclezen

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy I...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
I didn't read this whole long thread and maybe this has been covered, but you don't need to eat anything before what should only be a hour's ride. I take...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-26-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By cyclezen

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming...

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming from - your 'position' (how your body is distributed on the bike) is greatly determined by your morphology. Carrying weight in the torso is a large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,954
Posted By cyclezen

WOAH !!!! Been away from BF for a while... ...

WOAH !!!!
Been away from BF for a while...
How AWESOME is THAT !!!
Big Congrats for hangin with it ! Sure it wasn't much fun at first, but things do get better. Soon enough you'll be addicted...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,576
Posted By cyclezen

I totally get this - it is also my Overall...

I totally get this - it is also my Overall Plan/Intent/Daily Mantra.
But I do 'modify' that Intent much more than I did in much younger times.
I'm no longer focused on Max Performance (haven't been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 873
Posted By cyclezen

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to...

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to 'store' the Spesh while you're in Europe.
I travel over there most every year for an extended period (over a month...), have my family home there,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,414
Posted By cyclezen

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed...

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed model paint to get close to celeste, get a CF fork with 1" steerer. I've been using Kinesis forks, they work great, and the ones I have have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By cyclezen

Some observations, as relates to the region in...

Some observations, as relates to the region in Germany, which I call 'home'. It's quite 'rural' with mostly smaller towns. Larger cities in the area, like Munich and Nurnberg, do have some of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 590
Posted By cyclezen

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape. how...

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape.
how they 'ride' will depend on you, and very much the tire.
I find Conti Gators to be 'harsh' , for my likes, so a nice set of rubber will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By cyclezen

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within...

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within some adjustment envelope of the Giant Defy - at whatever size you're on now.
Then any new bike should allow the same 'Fit' - assuming the 'Fit' really...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By cyclezen

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely...

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely non-mobile, because a cager ran a stop sign and T-boned me, resulting in multiple fractures to foot, ankle and lower leg.
Labor day deals rolled around...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,743
Posted By cyclezen

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get...

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get to even 60% of a modern machine, will cost as much as the used bike the OP posted in his 1st post.
I mean, drivetrain complete onto a 126 rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By cyclezen

tooth 'shape' is hard to judge on modern...

tooth 'shape' is hard to judge on modern chainrings, some have flatten top, others have a sharkfin shape which appears 'worn' but isn't.
way we had checked BITD, with chainline tight on chainring...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,867
Posted By cyclezen

Re the 2021 Colnago V3 - counterfeit or real -...

Re the 2021 Colnago V3 - counterfeit or real - have you checked out the reviews and images online for the bike? Stock cosmetics are really hard to counterfeit... unless there's an entire production...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,433
Posted By cyclezen

I try not to do (don't likie...) rides with under...

I try not to do (don't likie...) rides with under 500 ft gain... I've been know to do some local loops with groceries in the saddle bags, to get in my 500 ft....
one trip up Ferren rd does the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By cyclezen

Been riding both tubeless and TPU , each on their...

Been riding both tubeless and TPU , each on their own wheelset. I air them about equally usually around 27-28 front and 32-34 rear. ALU wheels with 40 & 42mm tires.
Continental SPeed (lite, thin,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-12-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,019
Posted By cyclezen

Hope you start by getting your body...

Hope you start by getting your body proportions/measurements. Here's a quick guide.
https://www.sierra.com/lp2/bike-fit-guide/
some notes - when doing the 'inseam' measurement, make sure the book...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,439
Posted By cyclezen

ALU is different from other frame materials, and...

ALU is different from other frame materials, and fracture/fail differently.
Just looking at the 'Dent' image, it is smooth, without any clear/visible cracks. Most of the stress on seat stays is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,666
Posted By cyclezen

Modern 'Clipless' is a cake walk compared to...

Modern 'Clipless' is a cake walk compared to clipping into toe clips at the start of a Crit.
Some guys just started on the 'back' side of the pedal.
I made some alu 'extenders/tabs' which I screwed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,219
Posted By cyclezen

Jen, hope you take this as a constructive...

Jen, hope you take this as a constructive comment...
IF, you're committed to this Tri thing, and cycling; then really becoming knowledgeable about the very basic and super important part 'gearing'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By cyclezen

Tough... If you're not feeling much pain, we can...

Tough... If you're not feeling much pain, we can assume the fracture is not displaced?
if so, mine also was non-displaced... You don't mention your age or general overall condition...
I was early...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,021
Posted By cyclezen

Putting aside chronic issues particular to you -...

Putting aside chronic issues particular to you - we all fall victim to poor posture, either induced by poor posture from the outset, or poor posture due to the onset of fatigue for what might be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,219
Posted By cyclezen

I'll agree - heart rate monitoring is the...

I'll agree - heart rate monitoring is the essential key to effective training and improvement. Power meters are very nice, but without Heart rate it;s hard to correlate power production relative to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By cyclezen

You're not giving much info. E-Bike or std pedal...

You're not giving much info. E-Bike or std pedal bike - 'road'/performance type or 'town' type bike?
Which countries? Rural or urban? All 'daylight' or some 'night' (lighting for 'visibilty' or for...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By cyclezen

Bike frame size is fine. 5'10" would normally...

Bike frame size is fine. 5'10" would normally ride a 58cm frame (from that era) , with more avg body proportions, but the 56 is much better for longer torso & shorter legs.
Nice bike ! Me thinks a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,423
Posted By cyclezen

To the OP. OK to do either setup. Change brake...

To the OP. OK to do either setup. Change brake side on the pedal bike or just adapt to having moto & pedal different.
Depending on which bicycle you get, switching a hydraulic system to the opposite...
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