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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,132
Posted By john m flores

Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years....

Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years. Purchased it when I was traveling regularly to Washington DC by train and bus. Rode around much of the capital with it, on much of the bike infrastructure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,132
Posted By john m flores

Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my...

Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,132
Posted By BTinNYC

City miles. ...

City miles.
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Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,410
Posted By Jughed

Been to a few docs about my T2 - all of them...

Been to a few docs about my T2 - all of them basically said the same thing. The disease is progressive, you will be on meds for the rest of your life, and you will need more meds. Eat the ADA...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-21-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,410
Posted By Desert Ryder

3 doses in and I haven't had any real side...

3 doses in and I haven't had any real side effects I think I might be good....:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,866
Posted By rsbob

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”....

Mr Spock says, “I find that highly illogical”. Place your multi-speed bike in a gear you like and keep it there - problem solved; Zen state realized - unless there is an ego thing about riding a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-17-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,410
Posted By pdlamb

Do you want worst case, or likely response? The...

Do you want worst case, or likely response? The fact that doctors prescribe the stuff tells me it's worse than not taking it for the relevant condition (high blood glucose). So you're looking for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,189
Posted By Mother_of_birds

I think I may have found something. A Trek Marlin...

I think I may have found something. A Trek Marlin 6. Its an XS frame which is perfect for me and hard to come by second hand apparently. I guess since the typical mountain bike owner is a taller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By TiHabanero

All the years I was in the industry never had I...

All the years I was in the industry never had I heard of someone going after Giant for intellectual property theft. Please tell us more about this. Any lawsuit info?

As for the bikes, the Giant...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,855
Posted By merlinextraligh

Like anywhere else you need to pick where you...

Like anywhere else you need to pick where you ride. In North Florida you can ride along the Ocean for about 100 miles from Fernandina Beach to St Augustine all n bike lane, bike path or residential...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-18-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,605
Posted By mr_bill

My minister said it’s okay to say it’s not fair....

My minister said it’s okay to say it’s not fair. I asked if it’s okay to say it’s effed up.

I’m so sorry.

-mr. bill
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Ignored the winter storm warning and went "gravel...

Ignored the winter storm warning and went "gravel riding." I use that term loosely, as it started snowing before I ever left the pavement, and my tires never actually touched gravel underneath.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By flangehead

In most jurisdictions there is a legal pedestrian...

In most jurisdictions there is a legal pedestrian crossing at all intersections, sometimes emphasized by a painted crosswalk.

Sharrows are the cycling version of painted crosswalks.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By rsbob

26 fakers @ 200 W for 40 mins + warm up and cool...

26 fakers @ 200 W for 40 mins + warm up and cool down
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By zandoval

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By terrymorse

The only time I've heard "cockpit" used in a...

The only time I've heard "cockpit" used in a bicycle context is the advice to "protect your cockpit", which means to protect your bars from getting bumped or hooked when riding in close quarters with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By Steve B.

Cockpit on a plane is the most common use of the...

Cockpit on a plane is the most common use of the term and refers to where the crew directs where an airplane is headed. Stands to reason using that same term on a bike refers to where the cyclist...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By Eric F

Hmm…I’ve never understood that the saddle was...

Hmm…I’ve never understood that the saddle was included. The context I’ve always heard has been handlebars and anything attached.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By Steve B.

Handlebar and everything attached. Not the seat...

Handlebar and everything attached. Not the seat or post, or crank or pedals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,301
Posted By Chuck M

No truer words... But I consider it more or...

No truer words...

But I consider it more or less the handlebars and anything attached to them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,610
Posted By gobicycling

Yes, at 84yo, I am feeling 84. Perhaps it is...

Yes, at 84yo, I am feeling 84. Perhaps it is because my wife (86yo) is having multiple medical issues, and for a while there I was providing, literally, 24/7 care. Total exhaustion! I am finally...
Forum: Triathlon
12-14-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,046
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. It actually wasn't as bad as I expected....

Thanks. It actually wasn't as bad as I expected. The run was, but I know that's my worst event. I swim a mile+ on a regular basis, so besides the water temperature, that went pretty much like I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,351
Posted By dedhed

I recommend EPDM closed cell foam pipe insulation...

I recommend EPDM closed cell foam pipe insulation
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By teacherman62

There was a total of 5950 feet of climbing, and...

There was a total of 5950 feet of climbing, and the same descending of course, but this hill country takes some getting used to. I put a 10-50 cassette on the rear, with a 42 chainring on the front....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,859
Posted By rsbob

The exception that proves (disproves?) the rule! ...

The exception that proves (disproves?) the rule! You are like a cat with 9 lives.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,275
Posted By 58Bianchi

Winter vs Summer

Gotta get that winter air out of the tires and get summer air in there!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,275
Posted By Koyote

Here you go...

Here you go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,477
Posted By indyfabz

As mentioned above, I know a guy who had...

As mentioned above, I know a guy who had something similar due to a prostate issue. His was smaller. The saddle, I mean.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,499
Posted By big john

I disagree with the thread title. I think you do...

I disagree with the thread title. I think you do have to get slower, it's just a question of when. This varies by person, obviously.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,132
Posted By Need41speed

50 miler?

Completed the 40th Honolulu Century Ride yesterday. According to the GPS app (Bike with GPS) the 50 miler I completed was actually 56 miles. I was pleased with a well run event put on by the Hawaii...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By mackgoo

17 ...

17

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Forum: Pills and Ills
09-18-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By JohnDThompson

See a doctor. To me, as a non-MD health care...

See a doctor. To me, as a non-MD health care professional, I'd suspect nerve impingement, perhaps from collapsing vertebral discs. Chances are, this can be addressed. It may be something as simple as...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-18-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By skidder

Could be a multitude of things. Resting it for...

Could be a multitude of things. Resting it for 11 days and no improvement I'd see a doctor. Could be orthopaedic, might also be nerve related, possibly pressure on the sciatic nerve running down...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-18-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By 10 Wheels

Time for a Doc. Xray and MRI if needed.

Time for a Doc. Xray and MRI if needed.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-18-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By Trakhak

Eleven days; pain hasn't subsided; several...

Eleven days; pain hasn't subsided; several possible explanations, and not all of them benign. See a doctor.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-15-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,598
Posted By dav57

great to hear that your status is stable. Also...

great to hear that your status is stable. Also that testosterone and PSA are undetectable. Glad to hear you can still do some riding. Keep up the good fight, it’s working.

for me I’m 17 months...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-15-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,598
Posted By mr_bill

So a brief update. I am a member of the...

So a brief update.

I am a member of the "stable disease" club. The benefits include but are not limited to seeing my oncologist only once every three months.

My testosterone remains...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,272
Posted By rsbob

Have had both and a shot by comparison is a...

Have had both and a shot by comparison is a non-event. The needles these days are so tiny and sharp, it’s tough to tell when you get injected - but I am seeing cubes everywhere. ;)

As far as those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,272
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

"Broken ribs" come in 2 varieties, broken, like...

"Broken ribs" come in 2 varieties, broken, like the ends don't line up anymore, and cracked, like still holding together, but damaged. Which of those two you have makes a very big difference. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,272
Posted By genejockey

Another thing - we've discussed this before, when...

Another thing - we've discussed this before, when you said you didn't use sunscreen or wear a shirt and you weren't worried about Melanoma or other skin cancers - you're young, so you think you're...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,703
Posted By joesch

Not a good plan based on your history especially...

Not a good plan based on your history especially given the time of the year as most parts of the US are under extreme heat conditions. Recommend getting training rides of 40..50 miles before...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,632
Posted By indyfabz

You waving a driver on could be interpreted by...

You waving a driver on could be interpreted by the driver as you telling it’s safe vis-a-vis other road users. If it’s not and there is, say, a vehicle collision, I can see you being dragged into a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By RH Clark

I started cycling 5 years ago as part of my diet...

I started cycling 5 years ago as part of my diet -exercise program to lose weight. My back and knees were so bad cycling was the only way I could get in any cardio. I couldn't have otherwise walked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
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: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,989
Posted By Mojo31

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to...

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to pass. Pretty simple, really.
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-10-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,869
Posted By fat biker

Thanks everybody. Cataract surgery went...

Thanks everybody.

Cataract surgery went super, I can see again.

Hip replacement surgery went well also. Physical Therapy kicks my butt twice/week.

Shopping for new SPD shoes, looking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,132
Posted By 05 fuji

24 miles on Saturday to raise money for cancer...

24 miles on Saturday to raise money for cancer research at the Pelotonia in Columbus, Ohio. This is their 15th year! As a 2 time survivor I appreciate all they have done!
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,711
Posted By rsbob

Non-humble brag by a 68 YO. There is a local 2.5...

Non-humble brag by a 68 YO. There is a local 2.5 mile climb, rated by Strava as a category 4. On October 15th 2020, I did the climb in 11:38., today I did it in 10.50. I have been chipping away...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-03-23, 12:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,011
Posted By Biker395

Both cycling and prostate infections can increase...

Both cycling and prostate infections can increase PSA levels.

Word of advice about prostate related issues.

1. Do lots of research. There are a lot of different ways to treat PCA, and they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,650
Posted By unterhausen

I guess 50+ isn't mature enough for threads like...

I guess 50+ isn't mature enough for threads like this, so I'm going to close it. Probably best to post about your ebike experience in ebikes for now
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