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03-17-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By downtube42

Just 63 here; been riding fixed just over a year....

Just 63 here; been riding fixed just over a year. Kind of loving it actually.

I've been into randonneuring since 2010, and was inspired to see guys on long brevets riding fixed. In England two...
03-17-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By downtube42

An pseudo bait and switch, by a global...

An pseudo bait and switch, by a global corporation, legal and protected.

Corporations are amoral at best.

Can we do this when we pay them? Like, say we'll pay but in the fine print we actually...
03-17-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 327
Posted By downtube42

I use the trail as a cyclist, walker, and grandpa...

I use the trail as a cyclist, walker, and grandpa with pre-adolescent grandsons. This weekend I rode about 70 trail miles and walked about 10. I experienced things from both directions, which is...
03-14-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,520
Posted By downtube42

I post most of my rides on Strava, and recently...

I post most of my rides on Strava, and recently started putting Flat in the title or description, as appropriate. Here's what's happened since I started that practice:

3/14 (today)
2/27
1/1...
03-11-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,520
Posted By downtube42

Work is indeed the worst, though on the other...

Work is indeed the worst, though on the other hand it does pay for bikes and trips, so work is also a key enabler.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 727
Posted By downtube42

If it fits, I think the zig zag is a great bike,...

If it fits, I think the zig zag is a great bike, and that's a good price for that spec. If and only if it fits. If you aren't sure it fits, then the answer is LBS for sure.

If there's a local All...
03-11-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,520
Posted By downtube42

3. Excessive heat << I lived in west Texas. Big...

3. Excessive heat << I lived in west Texas. Big fat nope.
9. Car traffic << Yes cars suck.
6. Dogs << Dog owners are the problem. Much much less of a problem in the PNW than the midwest.

And the...
03-10-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By downtube42

If we want to beat the curve in results, we have...

If we want to beat the curve in results, we have to beat the curve in behavior. That and have good genes.
03-10-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,721
Posted By downtube42

I was partial to Banquet brand frozen pot pies...

I was partial to Banquet brand frozen pot pies myself. Chicken or turkey were good, beef was nasty. The other brand had no shell just a pastry topping, and was substandard all around.

Reading The...
03-08-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,994
Posted By downtube42

Back when I rode a recumbent, sit was the only...

Back when I rode a recumbent, sit was the only option. So it was sit and spin until the gears ran out, then sit and grind. 20 years of that and I'm pretty acclimated to sit and grind.

Now I ride...
03-08-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By downtube42

Getting old is another way of saying breathing,...

Getting old is another way of saying breathing, so that's a thing to either ignore or deal with.

In-group slang is older than dirt, and has to change fast to keep it exclusive. I mean what's the...
03-07-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 424
Posted By downtube42

I used take-a-look glasses mount for a number of...

I used take-a-look glasses mount for a number of years. I've switched to a helmet-mount, and find that works better. If the glasses get wet or foggy I can push them down and the mirror's still there....
03-06-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,721
Posted By downtube42

Younger generation? What nonsense. When I...

Younger generation? What nonsense.

When I grew up in the 60's and 70's the buzz was Kraft Mac n Cheese, space food (remember space food?), instant mashed potatoes, Chef Boyardee, Hostess fruit...
03-05-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,721
Posted By downtube42

I traveled to India a month ago for business, for...

I traveled to India a month ago for business, for the first time in 20 years. I noticed some changes - more scooters, more cars, fewer pedestrians, actual luxury cars and big motorcycles. But the...
03-04-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,505
Posted By downtube42

When I went from a 70's Schwinn Super Sport to a...

When I went from a 70's Schwinn Super Sport to a ~88 Trek 560, the difference felt monumental. That was shedding 5+ pounds and introducing a drastic frame geometry change. I'll never forget the...
03-01-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,689
Posted By downtube42

So far, age related decline is secondary to other...

So far, age related decline is secondary to other factors like changing terrain, experience and the related behavior changes. But age related decline is real and accelerating. There are more things I...
02-29-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,689
Posted By downtube42

Age is sneaky. It comes at you so slowly you...

Age is sneaky. It comes at you so slowly you don't notice, and it comes at you in a lot of different ways. Thinking back to my uncles as they aged, they were all surprised to find themselves old and...
02-29-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,075
Posted By downtube42

All that plus $20 boot/emergency fund,...

All that plus $20 boot/emergency fund, presta/shraeder adapter. On the tubeless bike, add sealant, tubeless valve stem, plug kit. Occasionally a spare tire.

I don't carry a spare left crankarm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By downtube42

Buy the red bike. If you buy the 105 bike,...

Buy the red bike.

If you buy the 105 bike, it'll be harder to justify the upgrades you're gonna want. Who's gonna challenge Tiagra > Ultegra upgrade? Also, you'll need a 2nd wheelset anyway; the...
02-22-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By downtube42

I'd recommend emphasizing miles over speed. Miles...

I'd recommend emphasizing miles over speed. Miles first, speed later.

Miles and smiles.

YMMV
02-21-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,245
Posted By downtube42

I've ridden that road, and I ride in other areas...

I've ridden that road, and I ride in other areas where mountain lions are present, and often solo. Chances are greater that I'll be killed by a car while en-route to the trailhead.

Most likely...
02-18-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,509
Posted By downtube42

Nice. Picture is worth 1000 words. I approve of...

Nice. Picture is worth 1000 words. I approve of everything, and by approve I mean aligns with my tastes.

Ever since building up a mixte for my daughter, I've wanted one for myself. At 6'3", custom...
02-09-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,430
Posted By downtube42

I'm kinda unlucky that way too, I guess. So many...

I'm kinda unlucky that way too, I guess. So many flats. Post tubeless conversion I have fewer overall flats but just as many catastrophic events.

At Paris Brest Paris 2023, my front tire grew a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,067
Posted By downtube42

Iirc, at about 50 I bought a nice bike and told...

Iirc, at about 50 I bought a nice bike and told my wife it was my last expensive bike. The forever bike.
LOLOL
At 63 I'm at n+8ish from that day, with no end in sight.

Test ride some bikes, buy...
02-06-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,439
Posted By downtube42

Kinda cycling related. I'm in India on business,...

Kinda cycling related. I'm in India on business, and one of my young colleagues offered to give me a motorbike ride. Sounded exciting, given the traffic situation. For unknown reasons I tried...
01-25-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,718
Posted By downtube42

Way early in the pre www internet days there was...

Way early in the pre www internet days there was a good story of how to train for bicycle touring. Perhaps taken from a book, not sure. I can't find it now, but it included bits like.

Put a...
01-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By downtube42

Coming back into suburbia on my morning ride a...

Coming back into suburbia on my morning ride a few summers ago, just getting light, in the distance I see a dude walking to his mailbox in whitie tighties. Then he sees me, too late to bail, has a...
Replies: 78
Views: 6,705
Posted By downtube42

When I posted the above I was suffering the post...

When I posted the above I was suffering the post 2011 PBP blues. After that I did some 24 hour races, started an R-12 run, and eased back into it. 3 PBP's later, clearly I'm a randonneur.

I like...
01-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 301,401
Posted By downtube42

Welcome back (to bikes). I'm new to fixed gear...

Welcome back (to bikes). I'm new to fixed gear riding and enjoying it; mostly commuting but doing a bit of randonneuring. It's a hoot.

Cheers
01-14-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,304
Posted By downtube42

Telehealth appointment Tuesday. New year, new...

Telehealth appointment Tuesday. New year, new health plan. We'll see how that goes.
01-14-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,304
Posted By downtube42

I've felt my age recently, as sciatica has...

I've felt my age recently, as sciatica has limited my physical activities. Aches and soreness showing up in new places - left hip, right shoulder. Ibuprofen, acetomenaphin, and heat are managing the...
01-13-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,754
Posted By downtube42

My back is a bit effed up at the moment, so I'm...

My back is a bit effed up at the moment, so I'm off the trainer. Maybe I'll give it an easy spin later to see if it makes the back better or worse.

Here's something I put together during the...
01-13-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,013
Posted By downtube42

I'm sitting in a heated room, looking out a...

I'm sitting in a heated room, looking out a window watching the wind draw patterns on a parking lot with wisps of snow, only to erase them a moment later. Pretty. It's about 10F with gusts of 50 mph....
01-12-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,609
Posted By downtube42

David Blase, the true life inspiration for Dave...

David Blase, the true life inspiration for Dave in Breaking Away, was my HS biology teacher.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Blase

His stories in class were essentially turned into the bits...
01-12-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By downtube42

There's nothing new under the sun. Sales people...

There's nothing new under the sun. Sales people and con men have always sized people up and customized their pitch. The only difference is, rather than looking at the cut of our clothes and shine of...
01-12-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By downtube42

The business model of having unpaid users provide...

The business model of having unpaid users provide data that drives the business has proven to be a cash cow across many industries. It's also failed in many cases, where they couldn't turn the corner...
01-11-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,476
Posted By downtube42

How about a crank forward design? With the low...

How about a crank forward design? With the low seat, stops and starts will be easier.
01-10-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By downtube42

For me, the only benefit from paid Strava was the...

For me, the only benefit from paid Strava was the personal heatmap. RWGPS also shows my personal heatmap, and I prefer RWGPS for route creation. So I was getting little value from paid Strava.
...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By downtube42

After 2 years of randonneuring, I dabbled in...

After 2 years of randonneuring, I dabbled in ultra at the N24H Challenge. It was fellow randos who made me aware of ultras. I set a goal of 400 miles and took four tries to get there. At the end of...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By downtube42

I think Americans, and likely other anglophiles,...

I think Americans, and likely other anglophiles, Germans, likely other cultures, have difficulty understanding and accepting what is culturally a French sport. There are the rules of the sport, and...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By downtube42

RUSA is administering ACP policy and rules. From...

RUSA is administering ACP policy and rules. From the ACP rules (https://www.audax-club-parisien.com/en/our-organizations/brm-world/#rules):
Article 12 ... these brevets are not competitive events,...
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By downtube42

Oh your right it's a bike, I misinterpreted a...

Oh your right it's a bike, I misinterpreted a pic.

I still think op could do better.
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By downtube42

I did 24 hour races for four years iirc, after my...

I did 24 hour races for four years iirc, after my first pbp. I agree they are different, particularly psychologically during the event. When training for an ultra distance goal I did more interval...
Forum: Recumbent
01-05-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By downtube42

It may allow you to ride which is a big win and...

It may allow you to ride which is a big win and well worth the price. But I suspect you can do better. A quick read on the model ndicates quality is not great.

Is a trike a must have? I ask...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By downtube42

Generally I'm targeting a 1000 km or 1200 km...

Generally I'm targeting a 1000 km or 1200 km brevet, and my training is an SR series plus keeping my R-12 going The last year or so I started a P-12, so that's an added training load.

​​​​
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By downtube42

For me it's pretty simple: they are not miles. No...

For me it's pretty simple: they are not miles. No miles were traversed. No distance covered. No places visited.

I have a smart trainer. It's a great workout, impervious to weather, and safe....
01-02-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By downtube42

I've found my BP drops to good numbers, for about...

I've found my BP drops to good numbers, for about 12 hours after a high effort ride. I asked my doc if I could just do a hard ride every day and skip the meds. He said that's not sustainable. He was...
01-02-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,239
Posted By downtube42

Bald tires flat easily, yes. But sometimes you're...

Bald tires flat easily, yes. But sometimes you're just unlucky.
01-02-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 770
Posted By downtube42

The etrex series has primitive turn by turn...

The etrex series has primitive turn by turn capabilities. By primitive I mean effectively none. The way to navigate is with a breadcrumb gpx which shows up as a line on the display. Your location is...
01-02-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 770
Posted By downtube42

eTrex is an expert friendly device, which means...

eTrex is an expert friendly device, which means it's friendly to use once you're an expert. Even in its day it was pretty fiddly; by today's standard it's unacceptable.

It still has a following...
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