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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,072
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter...

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter with this being one of those reasons. While I'm not disappointed with my riding capabilities at this time, I'm about to turn "the big five-oh" and I...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-24-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,800
Posted By PoorInRichfield

When I bought my 1st gen Kickr and joined the...

When I bought my 1st gen Kickr and joined the Zwift beta back in 2015 (I think), my wallet sure hurt. In hindsight, that was the best investment I've made in my cycling fitness short of the bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 894
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I agree that a lot of what we do in cycling seems...

I agree that a lot of what we do in cycling seems to be a fad, but I don't think that 100 PSI, pencil-thin tires were ever a good idea on real-life roads. (A velodrome is a different story.) IMHO,...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-14-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Frame Painting: Maximizing Adhesion & Durability

On my last custom frame paint project for a steal frame, I used a metal primer + color + 2k clear and let the paint dry for several days between each paint type (i.e., painted primer, let it dry for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,148
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Looks to be for real now... ...

Looks to be for real now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi14iEjG1yE
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy...

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy locally to try on, I recommend looking for online stores that offer free returns. Buy the shoes you want to try, return the ones that don't fit right. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,943
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While not popular among roadies, I switched to...

While not popular among roadies, I switched to SPD pedals on my road bike years ago and haven't looked back. I always hated walking like a duck when wearing Look-style SPD SL style cleats and shoes....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,723
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111...

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111 part is a wireless Bluetooth module for Di2 11-speed. I have it installed so my Garmin head unit can connect to Di2 and display what gear I'm in and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,488
Posted By PoorInRichfield

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone...

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone local to me just posted three Schwinn road bikes for sale in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area on Facebook Marketplace. :eek: Note this isn't my FB ad, I'm...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-17-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By PoorInRichfield

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and...

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and pedals are similar to your actual non-trainer bike, your body won't know that the trainer bike is a piece of cheap junk. :p


The one thing about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,505
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not...

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not a professional) and I think it's absolutely worth repainting an old bike... either as a restoration or perhaps get creative. My first restoration was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 985
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest...

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest in a convertible. Plenty of research done to show that extended trips with the top down at higher speeds can indeed cause damage to one's hearing. No...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,192
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200......

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200... until I blasted part of a decal off on the downtube. :eek: Unless it's a very low-pressure pressure washer, hand washing is likely a better option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,488
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I...

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I sure hope this post isn't a preview of my own future as I just finished the restoration of a 1987 Tempo and have a 1987 Super Sport in the works....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,727
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had...

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had paid attention to on-the-bike nutrition sooner. For decades I'd ride with just plain water and maybe a Powerbar or two (yeah, back when Powerbar was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By PoorInRichfield

One part of the restoration that I think turned...

One part of the restoration that I think turned out particularly well was the black suede San Marco saddle. It was dull gray and very warn-out prior to restoration. I really wanted to keep it as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,711
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While one certainly isn't going to be able to put...

While one certainly isn't going to be able to put on more muscle as easily at 50+ than he did in his 20s, I've found ways to improve my riding at 50 so that I'm actually faster and can ride longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Thanks! The gory paint details... Hand...

Thanks!
The gory paint details...

Hand sanded old paint off. Pain in the butt... I won't do that again.
Sprayed Montana Cans "Tech Metal Primer" as the base to protect the metal. Very nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By PoorInRichfield

1987 Schwinn Tempo - "35th Anniversary Edition"

I finally took some photos of the restoration of a 1987 Schwinn Tempo that I refer to as a "35th Anniversary Edition". It's a year late in being a true 35th anniversary, but close enough!

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,408
Posted By PoorInRichfield

This image is stuck in my brain. I see arm...

This image is stuck in my brain. I see arm muscles. ;) I'm sure he had his "anorexic days" as well, I just remember in shots like this. Note that Greg discusses today's riders dieting and potentially...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,408
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Exactly... he was the kind of racer that I would...

Exactly... he was the kind of racer that I would prefer to emulate in real-life in terms of physique. I.e., he had overall good upper and low body strength rather than looking like an anorexic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,210
Posted By PoorInRichfield

You may want to do some research on eating meat...

You may want to do some research on eating meat and eggs. My wife went on the carnivore diet recently to resolve some digestive issues and lost a ton of weight in the process. Carbs and processed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,310
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I started doing "primal movements" just before...

I started doing "primal movements" just before CVD became a thing. Primal movements is a combination of strength and flexibility that requires nothing more than space to do it. As such, I actually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Since summer is only about a week long here in...

Since summer is only about a week long here in Wisconsin, I purchased a "smart trainer" many years ago and ride on Zwift for at least half the year. No, it's not as good as riding outside, but I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,395
Posted By PoorInRichfield

This may or may not apply to the OP's question,...

This may or may not apply to the OP's question, but a real "game changer" for my fitness was that a person is supposed to bend at the hips, not by curving one's lower back. Many people, including...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,664
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I highly recommend https://bikeshoes.com/ for...

I highly recommend https://bikeshoes.com/ for buying shoes online... free shipping, free returns, a lot of top brands, and excellent customer service. I have no affiliation with BikeShoes.com other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,691
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the...

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the leather soft? My first pair of Sidi shoes decades ago were my favorite shoes as they were made of real leather that eventually conformed to my foot,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,559
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Tales of Woe From a Big Foot Cyclist - Part 2

Almost two years have gone by since my original post of Tales of Woe From a Big Foot Cyclist - Part 1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1204182-tales-woe-big-foot-cyclist.html)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,829
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Too funny... I also supplement with D3, K2, and...

Too funny... I also supplement with D3, K2, and glucosamine for a nagging knee issue. Those three, in addition to magnesium are on my "short list" of supplements that I've taken that actually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,829
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Bioavailability isn't one of the benchmarks they...

Bioavailability isn't one of the benchmarks they test for. Bioavailability is a very complex topic that makes it very hard to simply state, "this supplement is highly bioavailable", especially...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,432
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Yeah, graffiti seems to be their target customer....

Yeah, graffiti seems to be their target customer. With there being so many paints to choose from, I opted to give Montana Cans a try based off of this guy's video and because they had a teal color...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,432
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also in Wisconsin about a 1/2 hour northwest...

I'm also in Wisconsin about a 1/2 hour northwest of Milwaukee. :thumb:

For my project, the Montana Cans metal primer went on wonderfully smooth, but the Montana Cans Gold white went on horribly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,313
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Whoa! Thanks everyone for the input... great...

Whoa! Thanks everyone for the input... great stuff! Lots of the bike names are drumming-up memories from when I was 14 years old and bought a 1987 Schwinn Tempo as my first "real" road bike. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,607
Posted By PoorInRichfield

This is the common complaint with Shimano (and...

This is the common complaint with Shimano (and perhaps other brands) and has been my experience as well. Where I live, it seems to be cool to put a stop sign at the very bottom of a hill. As a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,627
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Rubbing the crank arms with some Mothers Mag &...

Rubbing the crank arms with some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and fine steel wool made an amazing difference with hardly any work. The end result isn't museum quality, but probably as nice or nicer...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,358
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Pay attention to the sizing chart for the Domane...

Pay attention to the sizing chart for the Domane on Trek's web site. Domanes are typically very "tall" in the front as they are endurance bikes. My last Domane 56cm frame had a head tube that was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,557
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I was going to vote for the Roubaix with a second...

I was going to vote for the Roubaix with a second set of wheels for gravel riding. However, it doesn't look like the Roubaix has much tire clearance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,492
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Knowing that my average power will just decrease...

Knowing that my average power will just decrease over time due to aging (and thus get depressing!), I find this "fuel economy" mentality to be a good justification for a power meter. I did a ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,955
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I have two wheelsets on my 202 Domane SL7... one...

I have two wheelsets on my 202 Domane SL7... one road and one gravel. The "key" is to get the second set of wheels with a hub that is from the same manufacturer as your original wheels... or has...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,898
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The first kit on this list is likely what you...

The first kit on this list is likely what you need:

Texas Cyclesport Shimano Ultegra R8050 Rim Di2 Groups-Upgrade Kits...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,192
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm wondering when either group set will actually...

I'm wondering when either group set will actually be available for purchase and delivery. One video stated, "You *should* be able to buy bikes with the new Dura Ace right now." I'd be surprised if...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-08-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,236
Posted By PoorInRichfield

What is the knee issue you're dealing with? ...

What is the knee issue you're dealing with? Arthritis? Damage? It's hard to suggest how to manage the issue if we don't know what the issue is.

I have one knee that is arthritic and taking...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-06-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,717
Posted By PoorInRichfield

When running Zwift on a PC, you can choose higher...

When running Zwift on a PC, you can choose higher resolutions if your PC's graphic card can handle it. I run at 1080p because I have a wimpy laptop, but Zwift can run at 4k if it detects a system...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,148
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Very interesting shoe... I'll be interested to...

Very interesting shoe... I'll be interested to hear your feedback. Do you know how wide your fit are? (I.e., D, E, EE, etc.?) On the Competitive Cyclist web site...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,936
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Your bike looks like my bike's twin brother...

Your bike looks like my bike's twin brother (https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=161899) ;)

With the Dura Ace cassette, I'm assuming you changed your gear ratios? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,005
Posted By PoorInRichfield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YLDDrc91GA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YLDDrc91GA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,005
Posted By PoorInRichfield

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/384x46/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics_9092259ba804407a269ba1f27e66468bfab0b218.gif
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By PoorInRichfield

One thing that makes me sad is when people start...

One thing that makes me sad is when people start "retreating from life" as they get older. I.e., they stop doing the things they want to do or love to do out of fear that something might go wrong. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,128
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Additional tip I learned from going tubeless this...

Additional tip I learned from going tubeless this year...

Buy a syringe that has a tiny straw for extracting sealant out of your wheels. Since I live in a northern climate where I don't ride...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,208
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The power bank does indeed work. Thanks to...

The power bank does indeed work. Thanks to Tourist in MSN for the suggestion! Granted, this solution requires charging the power bank only to charge the Di2 battery hence introducing a "middle man",...
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