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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,682
Posted By Pluto

I had a similar problem. LBS replaced the BB...

I had a similar problem. LBS replaced the BB bearings - drive and non-drive...problem solved.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,824
Posted By Pluto

64 in August. 5'10" and approx 153 lbs. 33...

64 in August. 5'10" and approx 153 lbs. 33 miles yesterday with 16.7 avg.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By Pluto

Got you all beat (so far)...I'm almost 64 with an...

Got you all beat (so far)...I'm almost 64 with an 11 year old son. He's a great kid, but being older does have its challenges. My oldest child, daughter, is 41 and my middle son is 34. I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By Pluto

Can't help with #1 or 3, but had same problem...

Can't help with #1 or 3, but had same problem with my RS 10 dust caps. I solved this by installing a zip tie between the dust cap and fork frame on each side and trimmed the ends tight. Dust caps...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By Pluto

I had the same problem. Solved it by placing a...

I had the same problem. Solved it by placing a small piece (dime size) of electrical tape inside the battery cover. Works fine for over 22 months now.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,008
Posted By Pluto

I try to ride 120 - 150 miles per week either all...

I try to ride 120 - 150 miles per week either all road or combo with MTB.
Forum: Southeast
10-31-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,405
Posted By Pluto

+1 on the Jupiter A1A route. I rode it last year...

+1 on the Jupiter A1A route. I rode it last year and looking forward to gain in late November.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,210
Posted By Pluto

Try using an old tooth brush on the hard to scrub...

Try using an old tooth brush on the hard to scrub crevices in addition to the bottle brush.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By Pluto

I just went through the same thing. My bike...

I just went through the same thing. My bike started with a mild creak that eventually had a loud cracking noise - almost like wooden sticks were being broken in half. LBS diagnosed problem as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,494
Posted By Pluto

Your post caught my attention. I'm 63 and have...

Your post caught my attention. I'm 63 and have worked myself out of a job. I'm retiring as of 9/15 after 38 years in the banking industry. It is a bittersweet moment but I'm ready to move on. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Pluto

Welcome to the club! I had mine 18 months ago at...

Welcome to the club! I had mine 18 months ago at age 61 while on a ride although didn't know it at the time. I just ran out of gas and didn't "feel right" when I got home. My wife drove me to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,261
Posted By Pluto

When replaced the stock saddle on my Cannondale...

When replaced the stock saddle on my Cannondale Synapse, I started having a lot of creaking. I tried everything I could think of. Finally, a couple of weeks ago I was doing a thorough cleaning of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,236
Posted By Pluto

Most of my rides are by myself so some additional...

Most of my rides are by myself so some additional thought must be taken about survival. Place some ID in your seat bag in a ziplock with some aspirin and a few bucks. The other thing I ordered for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,236
Posted By Pluto

One of the items I added to my seat bags on both...

One of the items I added to my seat bags on both my MTB and road bike is some Celox. It is similar to quick clot but isn't supposed to burn. It comes in several types of packaging and can be bought...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,236
Posted By Pluto

I'm 63 and had a heart attack a year ago while on...

I'm 63 and had a heart attack a year ago while on the return leg of a 22 mile ride although I didn't know it at the time. I had 99% blockage in the left descending coronary artery. I was back on my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,490
Posted By Pluto

Get well soon. I had shingles on my left butt...

Get well soon. I had shingles on my left butt cheek in 1968 while in college. Very nasty stuff...the left cheek looked like a piece of raw meat for several weeks and healed very slowly. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,762
Posted By Pluto

Try Polysporin to help it heal.

Try Polysporin to help it heal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 734
Posted By Pluto

I too bought a Sirrus in the fall of 2010 and...

I too bought a Sirrus in the fall of 2010 and really enjoyed it but eventually got the urge to move up to something faster. In July 2011, I purchased a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 and have never...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,452
Posted By Pluto

I'm 63 and bought a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5...

I'm 63 and bought a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 last August. It is a real comfortable bike and I've put over 3300 miles on it. I put a Koobi Century saddle on it for a bit more comfort, but there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,192
Posted By Pluto

I've got three pair of Canari shorts (2 with the...

I've got three pair of Canari shorts (2 with the red chamois and 1 with the green - forgot the models of each) which perform better for me than other more expensive brands. I have one Canari jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,837
Posted By Pluto

I have an "extra wide part" down the middle of my...

I have an "extra wide part" down the middle of my head and I sweat a lot, especially in the warm months here in Florida. There are more expensive options, but a quick visit to the Army Surplus store...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,615
Posted By Pluto

A Garmin Dakota 20 will also do the job well and...

A Garmin Dakota 20 will also do the job well and provides some additional flexibility. It also works with Garmin Connect and Basecamp.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-30-12, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By Pluto

I opted for the Dakota 20 over the Edge, but it...

I opted for the Dakota 20 over the Edge, but it was a toss up as either would have done nicely. As the other posters have noted, it is a little thicker than the 800 or 500. Mounting the units is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-29-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,587
Posted By Pluto

I use a 123 tactical light from Four Sevens. It...

I use a 123 tactical light from Four Sevens. It takes two rechargeable batteries and throws 360 lumens for over an hour. Light is mounted on a twofish mountm also from Four Sevens. You will need a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-29-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,253
Posted By Pluto

Try this site for free GPS maps: ...

Try this site for free GPS maps:

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/)

The first couple of downloads are a little tricky until you get the hang of uploading to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By Pluto

Kind of makes one lust for a "Bond Bike" with all...

Kind of makes one lust for a "Bond Bike" with all sorts of goodies: 50 cal ring mount machine gun, coax 7.62 mm machine gun, smoke generators, grenade launchers and ejection seat all with a cloaking...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By Pluto

Try this site for downloadable maps: ...

Try this site for downloadable maps: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,614
Posted By Pluto

I've got two of the velcro IDs - one for my road...

I've got two of the velcro IDs - one for my road bike and one for the MTB. When not being worn, they are strapped around the top tube. That way, if I forget to put one on, it is with me anyway. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-12, 07:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,475
Posted By Pluto

Thank heavens for health insurance. January a...

Thank heavens for health insurance. January a year ago, my 9 year old son had to have an appendectomy. That was a cool $37k and my share was around 3k. Two months later, I had a heart attack while...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,584
Posted By Pluto

Riding in Sarasota is really nice. I go there...

Riding in Sarasota is really nice. I go there every summer for a week of R&R and have started riding from the south end of Lido Key up to the north end of Longboat Key. Early morning rides are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,211
Posted By Pluto

Outstanding read and lots of fun! As a banker,...

Outstanding read and lots of fun! As a banker, I've seen lots of variations of the Nigerian prince scam, but this one and the play along are priceless. Good job.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,238
Posted By Pluto

To answer your original question, you could pack...

To answer your original question, you could pack a three or four foot length of paracord in your seat bag. When you get too hot, take your jacket off and tightly wrap it around your top tube and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,638
Posted By Pluto

I went a slightly different route with a Garmin...

I went a slightly different route with a Garmin Dakota 20. I had bunch of Worldpoints on my mastercard that I cashed in before they expired. The Dakota 20 is a great multi-tasker. Using the maps...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,098
Posted By Pluto

I'm 62 and have worn contacts since 13 although...

I'm 62 and have worn contacts since 13 although about 10 years ago upgraded to bi-focal gas perms geared for desk and computer work. I still need readers for the fine print and up close work. I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-10-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,451
Posted By Pluto

I am currently running Four Sevens 123 Tactical...

I am currently running Four Sevens 123 Tactical lights on my road and MTB. I use the AW rechargeable batteries and the charger from Four Sevens. I haven't experienced any problems. I have used...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pluto

Cvcman, eluding stent placed in left descending...

Cvcman, eluding stent placed in left descending artery. At time of procedure, artery was 100% blocked; after 0%. No ill effects other than getting a little sleepy in the afternoon from the statin...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 23,529
Posted By Pluto

I just switched from Schwalbe Luganos 25mm to...

I just switched from Schwalbe Luganos 25mm to Conti GPS 4000s 23mm and can't tell any difference in ride quality but the Contis seem to be a little faster. Could be my imagination too! I ride a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-12, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pluto

I'm 62 and had a stent 9 months ago after chest...

I'm 62 and had a stent 9 months ago after chest pain and shortness of breath during a little 22 mile MTB excursion. I now split my rides between my new and lighter MTB and my new road bike. I've...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,838
Posted By Pluto

I'm also looking at the Garmin ETrex 30. It...

I'm also looking at the Garmin ETrex 30. It offers almost identical specs except it also accesses the Rusian GLONASS satellites which might come in handy if Zero signs off on the LightSquared...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,838
Posted By Pluto

I've been looking at Garmin Dakota 20 also but...

I've been looking at Garmin Dakota 20 also but have not pulled the trigger. Do you still like it and would you buy it again or buy something else?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By Pluto

I find it necessary to do a lot of my riding in...

I find it necessary to do a lot of my riding in either early morning or late evening with lights. I started out using AA rechargeables and would recharge after each ride. The downside was that on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,728
Posted By Pluto

Great choice...I've got the Synapse Carbon 5 and...

Great choice...I've got the Synapse Carbon 5 and love it. I'm as excited about my bike as my 10 year old is about his MTB! Ride it hard and have fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,245
Posted By Pluto

Our pets become one with the family and really...

Our pets become one with the family and really ask nothing of us except to love and respect them. In return, we receive unquestioned love and devotion. We have two Shih-Tsus - one old at 12 and one...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,151
Posted By Pluto

I made the switch this summer and went with the...

I made the switch this summer and went with the MTB shoe and SPDs on both my MTB and road bike. This may not work for the diehards, but this is what works best for this 62 year old rider. If weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,475
Posted By Pluto

Bummer on the upcoming surgery. I had a Spec...

Bummer on the upcoming surgery. I had a Spec Sirrus that I eventually sold to upgrade to a Cannondale Synapse Carbon. The upright position was not comfortable on longer rides where the C'dale is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,449
Posted By Pluto

I'm 62 and on my second MTB. First was a Trek...

I'm 62 and on my second MTB. First was a Trek 4300 and second purchased this Spring is a Jamis Durango 3 with X7 shifters and disc brakes. At 30lbs, it was also about 12-13 lbs lighter than my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By Pluto

I was a runner for years until I developed back...

I was a runner for years until I developed back problems and a herniated disc at L4-L5. I had a microdiscetomy 17 years ago and stopped running. I'm now 62 and riding both MTB and road bikes. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By Pluto

I'm 62 and switched to a Koobi Century that has...

I'm 62 and switched to a Koobi Century that has deep cutouts for the sensitive areas. These saddles can be adjusted for your weight....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,174
Posted By Pluto

I've been using a Four Sevens Quark AA2 Tactical...

I've been using a Four Sevens Quark AA2 Tactical that can be programmed for the type power you need. I also carry a backup Four Sevens AA2 if power is drained before I finish my ride. All are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 640,903
Posted By Pluto

I had a pretty good endo on pavement last March...

I had a pretty good endo on pavement last March and hit my head and skinned up my chin, shins, knees and elbows. I'm confident the helmet prevented a more serious injury or worse.
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