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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,709
Posted By don compton

Last end high end mechanical grifters.

It's over. You can still buy mechanical groups, but they are NOS. I have had great success with Shimano Ultegra R8000 and I am going to buy 2 groupsets ( maybe piece by piece and rim brake) and I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,845
Posted By don compton

No rear brake????

👍🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,821
Posted By don compton

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I deleted the message.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,821
Posted By don compton

Love this bike

This bike looks like it was designed to enjoy an all day ride.👍🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,653
Posted By don compton

Wow, I had one of these in the mid 80's. It was...

Wow, I had one of these in the mid 80's. It was equipped with full Super Record (including a Ti BB). It was pantographed. Great find. Bianchi's "Heyday".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By don compton

Steel is pretty good

As I have mentioned before, at 70 I started to ride again. I was never into racing, just clubs rides, centuries, and many overnighters with our riding group. I was a very high level golfer with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By don compton

Slowing improving

I finished a 20 mile ride ( in Zone 2 for you techies). The butt soreness is gone and that is a big step. I felt pretty good and I will repeat Wednesday( Monday, Wednesday, and Friday rides). My goal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,040
Posted By don compton

At 70, I have ridden with several bike clubs...

At 70, I have ridden with several bike clubs since 1984. In the beginning I was taught certain rules for riding with a group. I don't need to go into the specifics. The club that I used to ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By don compton

Starting over at 70

I just advanced to 15 miles. I hit 20mph in 3 short stretches. I cruised the rest of the time 14-16 mph. I sure feels good to be back on the bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By don compton

At 70yo, I love the look those old steel bikes(...

At 70yo, I love the look those old steel bikes( especially lugged)👍🏻🍺
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By don compton

That's what I did in the past. But it seems like...

That's what I did in the past. But it seems like that 80 is the new 90.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,074
Posted By don compton

I am 70. I started riding with a club in1984 and...

I am 70. I started riding with a club in1984 and rode 7000+/- miles thru 2016. I broke my leg in 2017(unrelated to cycling). Six months later I was riding again, but gradually lost interest. Well,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By don compton

70y0

Thanks for your reply. I rode an easy 8.8 flat easy miles Thursday and Friday. The only thing that hurts is my ass. But, I get what you're saying. Thank you
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By don compton

70 yo and starting over

I am 70yo (71 in November). I have been an avid cyclist since 1984 ( 7000+ miles per year). In 2017 I had a pretty severe leg injury but have recovered , but I haven't ridden much in the last five...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By don compton

Thank you.I was hoping someone with the Trek seat...

Thank you.I was hoping someone with the Trek seat mast on their bike would respond.
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