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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,352
Posted By bruce19

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs...

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs ago. I'd rather ride without a helmet than without my Garmin radar.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,352
Posted By bruce19

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF...

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF Instructor has made me a better driver and cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,036
Posted By bruce19

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've...

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've probably averaged 3-4 flats a season. A wild ass guess of course. About 5 yrs ago I converted a rear wheel on a road bike to tubeless. I was skeptical but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
Posted By bruce19

According to the indigenous people the problem is...

According to the indigenous people the problem is immigrants.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
Posted By bruce19

And, this is what's wrong with America. It didn't...

And, this is what's wrong with America. It didn't happen directly to me so I guess I won't hold corporate America responsible for their bad acts towards others. I'll just go along supporting them and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
Posted By bruce19

Why I will never buy a TREK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMpOC2fiJ8E
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,468
Posted By bruce19

I wear what I want to wear. If someone wants to...

I wear what I want to wear. If someone wants to judge me, I don't care. How I live my life is not based on others' judgements.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 19,874
Posted By bruce19

I'm one of those who did not like what Trek did...

I'm one of those who did not like what Trek did to Greg LeMond over the Lance Armstrong scandal. They put corporate profits over the sport and did it by throwing LeMond under the bus. So, screw 'em.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,806
Posted By bruce19

I should have been more specific. We are all...

I should have been more specific. We are all recreational riders. The problem I have is with the riders who are ignorant but do not seek out assistance in understanding how to handle their bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By bruce19

I'm 77 and down to a couple friends for Thursday...

I'm 77 and down to a couple friends for Thursday night bourbon at my local tavern.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By bruce19

Good job. We are with you.

Good job. We are with you.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,045
Posted By bruce19

I have had several Ksyrium Elite clinchers for...

I have had several Ksyrium Elite clinchers for many years and they have served me well. Once hit a pot hole with front and rear at approx 40 mph on a downhill. They did not go out of true. These days...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,502
Posted By bruce19

I've never had a noseless saddle but do have a...

I've never had a noseless saddle but do have a couple snub nose saddles. They've become my favorite.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,514
Posted By bruce19

I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week and occasionally...

I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week and occasionally someone wil say that I look like I'm in my 50's when I tell them I'm 77. I don't know what age I look like but OTOH I no longer care.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,620
Posted By bruce19

My wife and I have 2 road bikes each. Converted...

My wife and I have 2 road bikes each. Converted to Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST (tubeless) about 5 years ago. To date zero flats. They pump up easily with a regular floor pump. I've never found them a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,077
Posted By bruce19

I've bought my last bike many times.

I've bought my last bike many times.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,100
Posted By bruce19

At age 77 I am definitely in better shape than my...

At age 77 I am definitely in better shape than my peers. And, it's beyond cycling. I go to the gym 6 days/week at 6 AM and do a weight routine that no one I know, who is near my age, is doing. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,596
Posted By bruce19

FWIW at age 77 there's a lot I've had to come to...

FWIW at age 77 there's a lot I've had to come to terms with. Having been a college QB and SS I've competed at a decent level. But, that level of fitness and ability is just not coming back. It sucks....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,324
Posted By bruce19

Since my last post here I've changed my routine...

Since my last post here I've changed my routine at the gym. I'm at the gym at 6 AM about 6 days/week. On 3 of those days I lift to failure on my exercises. Initially, I started doing compression...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,504
Posted By bruce19

I didn't get/feel slower either until I hit my...

I didn't get/feel slower either until I hit my '70's. But, you are going to get slower. However, your attitude is the one to have. "Do not go gentle into that good night." I never will, regardless of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,575
Posted By bruce19

I did a search to see your bike and it's specs....

I did a search to see your bike and it's specs. It looks like a nice bike with really nice specs. I have 6 bikes with Shimano (105 to Dura Ace) and SRAM Red. Ultegra is as good as anything. unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,769
Posted By bruce19

I have 6 bikes and each one of them makes me...

I have 6 bikes and each one of them makes me smile. They're all beautiful.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By bruce19

Mavic Aksiums are bullet proof. A really good...

Mavic Aksiums are bullet proof. A really good beginner wheel imo.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-12-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,868
Posted By bruce19

I always have to tell myself to be patient. And,...

I always have to tell myself to be patient. And, that's not my strong suit.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,891
Posted By bruce19

If you think the OP is lying, tell him, not me.

If you think the OP is lying, tell him, not me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,291
Posted By bruce19

To the original post.....he has a choice in how...

To the original post.....he has a choice in how he acts and you have a choice. You can't control his decision. Only your own. Don't make up stories about him or his motivation. Choose your path...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By bruce19

Ive never cycled this but I've spent alot of...

Ive never cycled this but I've spent alot of time there on my Ducati. I love the area.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,309
Posted By bruce19

As a former MSF Instructor I'd say this is a good...

As a former MSF Instructor I'd say this is a good description for 2-wheel inline vehicles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By bruce19

This is why I ride

About a year ago I woke up early in the morning with this hollow feeling in my chest. Not something I would associate with a heart attack but I knew instinctively it was heart related. I went to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,218
Posted By bruce19

My experience too. My MD told me I should limit...

My experience too. My MD told me I should limit daily caloric intake to around 1800. I really don't need more than that. My rides are short TT type rides about 3 X a week. I burn around 700-800 cals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 820
Posted By bruce19

Just a point of information from a search I did....

Just a point of information from a search I did. Average height for Italian male = 5' 8 1/2". American male = 5' 9". Average weight Italian male = 160 lb. Average weight American male = 198 lbs. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,896
Posted By bruce19

Totally agree.

Totally agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,896
Posted By bruce19

To be clear....I have no problem with e-bikes. I...

To be clear....I have no problem with e-bikes. I just use my bikes for a different reason.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,896
Posted By bruce19

One of the reasons I cycle is to get the health...

One of the reasons I cycle is to get the health benefits of regular, strenuous exercise. If e-bikes evolve (devolve?) into battery operated mini-bikes then that benefit is gone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,059
Posted By bruce19

Years ago I asked my Optometrist what the best...

Years ago I asked my Optometrist what the best sunglass lenses were. He said it was Maui Jim so I bought a pair. Not for cycling, just general use. I was using Tiffosi for cycling. A few years later...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,556
Posted By bruce19

Given your budget I'd suggest Canyon or Rose who...

Given your budget I'd suggest Canyon or Rose who sell direct to customer at cheaper prices. Or, you could try The Pro's Closet. I have bought 2 bikes there and been very pleased.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,197
Posted By bruce19

It's a great thing to be able to have those...

It's a great thing to be able to have those conversations over dinner. Congrats. FWIW my wife is a behaviorist who studied at UCLA with one of the foremost Autism experts of his time. So, I know of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,722
Posted By bruce19

Before aging and neck surgery I was 5' 10.5" with...

Before aging and neck surgery I was 5' 10.5" with a 32.5" inseam. My inseam is still 32.5" and a traditionally sized 54 or 55 frame is perfect for me. In Canyon bikes that's a Small but in most bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,467
Posted By bruce19

Mavic Ksyrium Elite SS...if you can find...

Mavic Ksyrium Elite SS...if you can find them.They are 1300 gr and I have a set but they're staying on my Guru Photon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,217
Posted By bruce19

E-boles have their niche. It's not one I'm...

E-boles have their niche. It's not one I'm interested in at the moment but there's nothing wrong with them IMO. If you're on a bike,having fun and getting exercise.......good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,671
Posted By bruce19

Chris Horner ...

Chris Horner


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0z0rQYbU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0z0rQYbU)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,121
Posted By bruce19

Start with making sure your fit on the bike is...

Start with making sure your fit on the bike is right. In my case after that it's a matter of trial and error. I've found that the snub nose saddles work best for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,364
Posted By bruce19

This is exactly how I feel about my Sidis. They...

This is exactly how I feel about my Sidis. They are a PITA.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,966
Posted By bruce19

If "dedicated" means uploading all your rides to...

If "dedicated" means uploading all your rides to Strava...yes I am. -I use it to track my stats and to compare my current year to last year. Since I'm 77 I like to see what/if I'm losing anything as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,101
Posted By bruce19

I think this is one of those things that is a...

I think this is one of those things that is a trial and error thing. It depends very much on who you are and where you are in your cycling. Having said that, this is my experience: About 20 years ago...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,195
Posted By bruce19

I have a Masi Gran Criterium S (2005 or so) and...

I have a Masi Gran Criterium S (2005 or so) and it is AL with CF fork, seat stays and chain stays. it's a size 58 with Dura Ace 10 sp and it weighs a little over 17 lbs w/Speedplay pedals. I love...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,128
Posted By bruce19

Here in NE CT it's been close to 100F for two...

Here in NE CT it's been close to 100F for two days. I'm up around 5 AM every day to let my dog out. I would love to be out by 7 AM every day but I have a SO who gets up around 8-8:30 AM and she...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,294
Posted By bruce19

Just bought a Canyon Aeroad because 5 bikes...

Just bought a Canyon Aeroad because 5 bikes wasn't enough. https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cf-sl/aeroad-cf-sl-8-disc/3050.html?dwvar_3050_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By bruce19

There really is only one thing that matters. Are...

There really is only one thing that matters. Are you doing something that gives you joy and is good for your health?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
Posted By bruce19

I've been riding a CAAD 12 and just bought a...

I've been riding a CAAD 12 and just bought a Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0. It costs $3999. It has disc brakes but Ultegra 11 sp mechanical rather than electronic. It is a great bang for the buck. If...
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