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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,384
Posted By Trakhak

The story is actually even better than that....

The story is actually even better than that. After the story of Specialized going after the Montreal bike shop over the Roubaix name hit the news, Fuji's management pointed out to Specialized that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,384
Posted By BillyD

:lol: The power of Bike Forums.

:lol: The power of Bike Forums.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,737
Posted By mstateglfr

https://tannus.com/airless-tires/ The best...

https://tannus.com/airless-tires/

The best way to not puncture an inner tube is to not have one to begin with.
Best way to do this is to have a tubeless tire setup with sealant.
Second best way...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,411
Posted By pepperbelly

New old guy jersey

After reading the long thread about old guys in team jerseys I thought I would post a pic of my latest purchase.
How is this for cool?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By PeteHski

With shoes it really comes down to personal fit....

With shoes it really comes down to personal fit. So focus mostly on fitting, especially width and volume. Also pay attention to arch support. Standard insoles tend to be a bit flat and unsupportive. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,624
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Ever Encountered a Pro While on a Ride?

Yesterday I was out on The Loop here in Tucson, and I got passed by a rider in a lot of yellow on a really cool bike. Second glance reveals a Jumbo Visma rider in full kit on what I assume is his new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,716
Posted By delbiker1

This hurts

My twin sister, Kathy (I am Ken), had a stroke the night of 12/31-1/1, and passed the 2nd. I had just returned to Delaware the 28th, from Illinois, after spending Christmas week with my siblings and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,601
Posted By nomadmax

If you're determined to ride in a group; find a...

If you're determined to ride in a group; find a cycling club/group in your area that has rides within your abilities. Or, break out that wallet and buy a nice E road bike and go with the youngsters....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,676
Posted By Wildwood

54cm bars on a road bike? Seems extreme. But...

54cm bars on a road bike? Seems extreme. But some people have a lot of trinkets to mount....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,927
Posted By Bald Paul

Hopefully not, and hopefully the threads on your...

Hopefully not, and hopefully the threads on your crankarm weren't damaged.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,865
Posted By PeteHski

I chose the Endurace over the Ultimate. It adds...

I chose the Endurace over the Ultimate. It adds a little long haul comfort and compliance for no perceptible loss of performance. I suspect it’s actually a little faster on mixed road centuries,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,354
Posted By RH Clark

Yes, you will need to consume fewer calories than...

Yes, you will need to consume fewer calories than you burn to lose weight. That does not necessarily mean that counting calories and estimating calories burned is the best way. Calorie counting...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 895
Posted By jadmt

58cm ritchey is awefully big for 5'10". I had a...

58cm ritchey is awefully big for 5'10". I had a 54 cm ritchey and I am 5'9"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,766
Posted By Maelochs

Once I realized that there was a standard for...

Once I realized that there was a standard for beauty independent of personal taste, my life has gotten a lot simpler.

The whole "different things appeal to different people" idea is way too...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,907
Posted By Trey83

I think subconsciously you want 8 bikes 😉

I think subconsciously you want 8 bikes 😉
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,574
Posted By Jklotz

We are about the same size, age, height and...

We are about the same size, age, height and weight. My bikes are a 56 and use a 172mm crank. But here's the thing; you are going to have some discomfort getting used to riding, especially longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,574
Posted By Point

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm...

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm of crank length.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,500
Posted By Trakhak

"Everything you read claims ebikes give a better...

"Everything you read claims ebikes give a better workout?"

Really? Never read that anywhere. Please give at least a couple of links to pages where that claim is made.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,040
Posted By RChung

The rider.

The rider.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Broctoon

I recommend taking it to a bike shop to have them...

I recommend taking it to a bike shop to have them the check the derailleur. It might just need a simple adjustment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By jaxgtr

I was a runner, did multiple marathon length runs...

I was a runner, did multiple marathon length runs each week when I was in the service in the 80's. Killed my knees and ankles over the years and I really scaled running back to next to nothing. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Thank you to everyone for sharing their...

Thank you to everyone for sharing their inspirations to ride.

I had a very strict upbringing and biking around my neighborhood was one of the few recreations I was allowed before entering...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,374
Posted By BTinNYC

Every body is different, but I don't need to take...

Every body is different, but I don't need to take a day off after a 1 hr HIIT session. After a big squat session/workout I typically can't ride the next day and I absolutely have to take a day, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,619
Posted By GeezyRider

When it comes to a bike not being as advertised,...

When it comes to a bike not being as advertised, I guess there may be a few sellers who will try to deceive but I really think most are clueless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,422
Posted By TiHabanero

You are overthinking this. The brain knows when...

You are overthinking this. The brain knows when it is on a bicycle or a motorcycle and does indeed remember the differences in the controls.
Don't fear the motorbike. That fear will translate to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,248
Posted By PeteHski

How steep is the climb? Do you have a profile of...

How steep is the climb? Do you have a profile of it? 10 km is a major climb. That could be anything up to an hour depending on the elevation gain. Basically an effort close to your FTP.

First...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By SkinGriz

Viktor Frankl kind of strength. I’m human....

Viktor Frankl kind of strength.

I’m human. Kind of jealous of people with that kind of mental toughness, while simultaneously avoiding the type of pain that builds it.

The bummer is it’s often...
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
08-16-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By indyfabz

I rode across the country unsupported with a guy...

I rode across the country unsupported with a guy who turned 77 during the trip. When we reached the end of the 93-day adventure in Bar Harbor, ME, he started riding home to the Philly suburbs. His...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By TiHabanero

Cycling is not only body healthy, it is mentally...

Cycling is not only body healthy, it is mentally healthy, which is the only reason I ride. Doc says I'll live forever, guess an adult trike is in the future. Sheez.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,151
Posted By alanf

80 and still goin strong.

I can attest that this ride is one heck of a ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,217
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: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,439
Posted By Smaug1

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot...

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot in 1987, his right lung never regained its full capacity. He won the TdF AGAIN, despite not having his full lung capacity!
Then, in 1991, it became...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 754
Posted By Iride01

Just go down to Ace hardware and get the one or...

Just go down to Ace hardware and get the one or two bolts and nuts you need when you need them. Otherwise you'll have a garage full of so much stuff you won't be able to move around in it. Nor will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By csport

Try riding them and see. :speedy:

Try riding them and see. :speedy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By John E

Some of those of us with seasonal allergies and...

Some of those of us with seasonal allergies and those who live in arid climates find that dry eye syndrome flares up intermittently.

I haven't had decent distant vision since third grade, when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By tempocyclist

I'd start by buying another bike... 😁 It's...

I'd start by buying another bike... 😁

It's an alloy frame with Claris and probably heavy bombproof alloy wheels. Upgrading depends on your budget, but a good starting point would be:

- Tyres;...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 800
Posted By delbiker1

10 year goal met

As of this morning, I have reached my goal of 50000 miles from age 61 to 71, I hit the mark as I was pulling into my driveway on my Soma Smoothie. It was important to me to actually do it, to not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By Mtracer

I agree with you, let it go. There may be some...

I agree with you, let it go. There may be some setting in Garmin or Strava that could affect this. I think those have been mentioned already. But in the end, Strava is using the Garmin data. Neither...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By SammyJ

Riding again soon!

My bike will be delivered Tuesday, I'll take box to bike shop to assemble and adjust. I'll be posting here more often! 68 and still kicking
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By Mtracer

In the past, I've tried to sort out the small...

In the past, I've tried to sort out the small differences between Strava and Garmin. Seems odd since they are using the same data. But neither explain details of their calculations. I believe many of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By sean.hwy

I have not found any use for my motorcycle gear...

I have not found any use for my motorcycle gear for cycling.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, I damaged a disc years ago. Not bad enough...

Yes, I damaged a disc years ago. Not bad enough to require surgery, but now and then it acts up if I spend too much time bending over - like I did pulling weeds from the garden. I'll try that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,555
Posted By 10 Wheels

What is your Budget and How Far will you ride?

What is your Budget and How Far will you ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,636
Posted By Trakhak

Congratulations! This thread is now more fun...

Congratulations!

This thread is now more fun than such threads usually turn out to be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,593
Posted By Chuck M

IMHO, while there is nothing wrong with pushing...

IMHO, while there is nothing wrong with pushing yourself, the worst thing you can do is compare yourself to other people. Train and improve if you want to beat yesterday. But don't believe you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,593
Posted By GhostRider62

If you have not been riding consistently (4-6...

If you have not been riding consistently (4-6 days per week) for 5 or more years, go easy on yourself. It takes time to be able to do 200 miles and most people could not do what you currently do. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By veganbikes

Maybe? but also on the flip side of that...

Maybe? but also on the flip side of that coin...maybe not? There are a lot of factors involved with fit and a number on a frame and someones total height isn't really going to help any of those...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By eduskator

It's not as simple as comparing a number with...

It's not as simple as comparing a number with another number. I measure 185cm and like my bikes a little smaller than the average so I usually buy 56cm / ML frames if the other specs are within the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,394
Posted By urbanknight

This 100%! I personally use a plumb bob from the...

This 100%! I personally use a plumb bob from the tip of the saddle and measure where it points on the chain stay to the center of the BB, but there are multiple ways to do it.
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