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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,899
Posted By oldBear

Yes. Used toe clips for 30+ years, and will...

Yes. Used toe clips for 30+ years, and will consider 'going back' if I can't find a suitable clipless solution. But, aside from the inability of my current speedplay's to allow me to 'emergency...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,899
Posted By oldBear

Thanks for the reply. 'Never a problem...

Thanks for the reply.

'Never a problem unclipping' - does that mean you can also just pull out? I've never had a problem unclipping the speedplays but on two occasions I just didn't have the time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,641
Posted By oldBear

Great advice. Had one five years ago and they...

Great advice. Had one five years ago and they found polyps so I'm on a 5 year follow up which is scheduled for next week. Very good friend of mine had his first two years ago and is now missing a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,899
Posted By oldBear

Easiest clipless to 'pull-out' in emergency

What is the 'easiest to exit' clipless pedal you know of?

I'm currently in speedplay and love the pedal, but I just took a tumble which messed up my back (somewhat recurring problem I have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-04, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By oldBear

Thanks for the inspiration. I did. It was only...

Thanks for the inspiration. I did. It was only slightly wet and warm (60+). Once you got underway it was great. Gotta get aclimated for the winter so I'm ready for a tri next year.

This site is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-04, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By oldBear

You guys are inspirational. It rained here and I...

You guys are inspirational. It rained here and I didn't ride:(

Guess I'll have to be a little braver/tougher.

Supposed to rain tomorrow too - will report back :)

cheers,
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-04, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By oldBear

My x-5's say "at least every 2000 miles or every...

My x-5's say "at least every 2000 miles or every three months"

cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

Another good point. Worse case I should be able...

Another good point. Worse case I should be able to turn sideways or even go back down the hill to give myself a break (and get unclipped).

As you said, I'll just need to plan (look for a break in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 07:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

Good point - I haven't "decided" which leg to...

Good point - I haven't "decided" which leg to unclip. The right leg is easier (more natural feeling), but since I like to start off the right, I'll unclip the left if I "think about it".

I'd like...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 07:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

Guilty as charged :) Another good thing to...

Guilty as charged :)

Another good thing to practice.

cheers,
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-04, 10:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

X-5's. As I said, it's my first experience...

X-5's. As I said, it's my first experience clipless. Got them when I purchased a Jamis Quest as a replacement for my 1984 Trek 610. Ordered (and paid for) x-3's but the x-3's were no more so they...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-04, 08:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

Many many thanks - you've convinced me it can be...

Many many thanks - you've convinced me it can be done and now I'm eager to begin practicing.

Too bad it's supposed to rain here all day tomorrow - but it'll be cool and dry for the weekend.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-04, 07:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

Cool - I'm ok with the clips and can exit them...

Cool - I'm ok with the clips and can exit them fairly easily (when there's no "pressure" on them) - you mean it's just as easy on a "full load" when you're out of the saddle giving it all you can and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-04, 07:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

yep - been there - I mean when the "ONLY" option...

yep - been there - I mean when the "ONLY" option is stopping.

Doesn't happen often and I hate it when it does, but am I the only one who goes into this territory?

cheers,
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-04, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,675
Posted By oldBear

clipless and hills - what to do?

After 30 years of toe clips, I recently went "clipless" - speedplay's (with a new Jamis Quest).

I've always loved the challenge of hill climbing - I seek them out - the bigger the better.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-04, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By oldBear

After using clips for 20+ years, I went with...

After using clips for 20+ years, I went with spd's and shimano last week.

Great riding - no more "hot spot".

I did have my first fall yesterday. Came to a through street where I had to stop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-04, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,848
Posted By oldBear

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride? 1984...

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
1984 TREK 610
2003 Jamis Quest (as of yesterday)

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
Nothing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-04, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By oldBear

lbs recommendations?

Sorry if this is covered somewhere else, but I've tried numerous searches and can't seem to find anything specific.

I'm "upgrading" from a 1984 trek 610 which has served me well and am stuck in...
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