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Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,874
Posted By here2day

I blew my ACL, MCL and crushed my LCLs and Tibia...

I blew my ACL, MCL and crushed my LCLs and Tibia in a skiing accident. The only intact ligament was my PCL. A huge part of my recovery program was cycling. In fact one of the 1st things both my Ortho...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,329
Posted By here2day

Use the free Strava app on your phone. If you're...

Use the free Strava app on your phone. If you're a casual rider you may find this is all you need. You can't beat free and it's actually a great app.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,630
Posted By here2day

54.2 - got me the lead on a Strava descent. the...

54.2 - got me the lead on a Strava descent. the time held the KOM spot for 6 months (don't know how you can call a descent a KOM). no desire to try and retake it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,829
Posted By here2day

I'm 5'10" and ride an Allez Elite 56 - fits like...

I'm 5'10" and ride an Allez Elite 56 - fits like a glove. Think arm and inseam length matter so YMMV.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,356
Posted By here2day

if you don't like my VPL get off of my wheel and...

if you don't like my VPL get off of my wheel and go to the front ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,975
Posted By here2day

Get the premium version so you can sort on your...

Get the premium version so you can sort on your age :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By here2day

If you're staying in PV you should try the San...

If you're staying in PV you should try the San Pedro Bike Palace or Smith's (links below). There's also shops in the Beach Cities - google bike shops in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. There's an REI in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,424
Posted By here2day

While I can't be 100% he appeared to be looking...

While I can't be 100% he appeared to be looking at me while slowly swerving into the bike lane. At the time it sure looked like it was intentional.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,424
Posted By here2day

I grew up back there and go back every year. Have...

I grew up back there and go back every year. Have a daughter in college in Boston and another on the way this fall. Thinking about bringing the bike back this year.

Anyway.. It's funny but I get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,424
Posted By here2day

Agree. I rarely get angry while driving and when...

Agree. I rarely get angry while driving and when I do I keep it within my car.

On a bike I find it much more difficult. I suppose some threat-response-instinct is hard wired into our brain.

So...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,424
Posted By here2day

Yes - out by Portuguese Bend heading towards...

Yes - out by Portuguese Bend heading towards Lunada Bay through the rollers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,424
Posted By here2day

Being harrased, becoming "rageful" and reflecting...

Had a low speed "buzz" on my ride today and I went ballistic. I ride on a peninsula in So Cal that is in a land slide area and the road is under regular repair. The road crew was out paving today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,957
Posted By here2day

I live in a popular cycling area in Southern...

I live in a popular cycling area in Southern California (Palos Verdes). After starting to ride in the fall of 2005 I started using Strava on Jan 1, 2012. During 2012 it definitely influenced my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,566
Posted By here2day

Though looking at the bluebook site I may be...

Though looking at the bluebook site I may be wrong about the frame and fork. The 06 Expert may be better stuff than the 05 Elite.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,566
Posted By here2day

I ride a 2005 Allez Elite. Think the frame, fork...

I ride a 2005 Allez Elite. Think the frame, fork and seat-post are the same as the 06. The 05 Elite is a 9 speed with 105 FD and Brifters. I've upgraded a few things but in general it's stock. It's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,906
Posted By here2day

This is a really interesting thread covering an...

This is a really interesting thread covering an issue I'm conflicted about.

On the one hand I left home early, made my way in life and never looked back. I married, raised a family and had a...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 626
Posted By here2day

Thanks everyone for the information. I'll be out...

Thanks everyone for the information. I'll be out there this month and may bring my bike for some "diligence" rides.

I'm unable to respond to PM's due to my low post count - thanks again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By here2day

Thanks - saw something over there on Strava but...

Thanks - saw something over there on Strava but mistakenly thought is was a MTB segment.

Biker395, I'm pushing for a Mammoth instead of Palm Springs move but it's best to keep the wife happy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By here2day

Thanks - I'm such a newbie that I didn't even...

Thanks - I'm such a newbie that I didn't even know the regional forums existed.
Forum: Southern California
03-13-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 626
Posted By here2day

Looking for information about riding in the Palm Springs area

Wife wants to move to Palm Springs. Need some info on riding there.

I've seen some Strava segments which helps a bit. I know the century is notorious for the wind.

If anyone has spent time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By here2day

Looking for information about riding in the Palm Springs area

My kids are off to college and my wife and I are close to selling our primary residence. We're doing diligence on where to go next. One of the options is the Palm Springs area. I've visited often but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,971
Posted By here2day

I have the 2005 Allez Elite. The drive train is...

I have the 2005 Allez Elite. The drive train is Ultegra/105. I've put around 20,000 miles on it. It's sort of like owning an old Toyota pickup truck, it just goes and goes with little maintenance....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,476
Posted By here2day

+1 bikebreak - the right exercise program can...

+1 bikebreak - the right exercise program can keep you out of the ortho's office.

i've had significant injuries to the same knee twice. 1st time in my mid 20's, post-surgery recovery took about 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 16,150
Posted By here2day

I manage it with exercise and by reducing stress....

I manage it with exercise and by reducing stress. Tried meds but that was a short term fix that (for me) felt worse than the disease. Hang in there - you can beat it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,880
Posted By here2day

Plan to put the 10sp components in the parts bin...

Plan to put the 10sp components in the parts bin until I upgrade my shifters.

Thanks for all of the advice!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,880
Posted By here2day

Thanks - don't plan to replace the shifters yet...

Thanks - don't plan to replace the shifters yet so will use a 9 speed cassette until I do.
Ialso have a new 10 speed chain. Can I use it with a 9 speed cassette or should I use a 9 speed chain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,880
Posted By here2day

Shimano 9-10 speed compatibility

I have a 2005 Specialized Allez that has around 20k miles on it. I'd like to start replacing parts. The bike has Shimano 105 STI Dual Control shifters, 105 FD, Ultegra 6500 RD and 105 9 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By here2day

I came close to selling a stock 2005 Specialized...

I came close to selling a stock 2005 Specialized Allez Elite but decided to upgrade instead.

Here is the 1st pass. Some from eBay, some from Chain Reaction Cycles.

Total is < $400!

- Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 314,540
Posted By here2day

Padley that's a sharp looking Allez. I have the...

Padley that's a sharp looking Allez. I have the same model/year and have been thinking about selling or upgrading.
I'm leaning towards the upgrade and completing the groupo to Ultegra via eBay/CL,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 347,756
Posted By here2day

Thanks - that's probably the right answer and...

Thanks - that's probably the right answer and certainly the cheapest answer.
Finding the time as daylight dwindles will be the challenge.
I've been told that wheels are the best bang for the $$....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 347,756
Posted By here2day

5'10", 163lbs - I'm 54 according to Strava...

5'10", 163lbs - I'm 54

according to Strava my max effort is 347 watts - don't know if that's good or bad - also don't know how accurate but have heard it's a reasonable measure to try and improve.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 347,756
Posted By here2day

Here is my newbie question - first my background...

Here is my newbie question - first my background - started riding 7 years ago after skiing accident. I ride in a coastal section of southern California which has some Cat 2 and plenty of Cat 3&4...
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