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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By ilovebiking

alpe d'huez

Hello--looking for some advice and to hearing some experiences. I am an avid cyclist and have been riding most of my life. I am older (75) and my A riding days, possibly my B+ days, are behind me. ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-02-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,080
Posted By ilovebiking

I am the OP on this thread. I sincerely...

I am the OP on this thread. I sincerely appreciate all the comments and suggestions. I will give some of these a try, including maybe even a fat bike for outdoors. Although as I look out my window...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-02-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By ilovebiking

KICKR compatibility

I have a new-ish Wahoo KICKR. I also have a new Trek FX sport 5 coming soon. The FX has a 5 mil thru bolt (not sure what that is exactly), rather than a thru axel or skewer. I am concerned about...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-28-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,080
Posted By ilovebiking

Zwift alternatives

Hello! I have been a Zwift user for about 5 years and use it most days in the off-season. It has been fine, but I am getting a little tired with it and wanted to ask for suggestions for a good...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks for your suggestions. Yes, occasional...

Thanks for your suggestions. Yes, occasional blips are not uncommon. I just don't like not knowing what's going on, I would prefer to record all events and know for sure how often this is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-29-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks, I will look at that. I also am using a...

Thanks, I will look at that. I also am using a Wahoo bike computer, so that might be an issue. As I said in an earlier reply, what I want to detect is a missed/extra heartbeat. I know I have them,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-29-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks for your reply. Head unit is a Wahoo...

Thanks for your reply. Head unit is a Wahoo Elemnt. I will look into your suggestions, but what I am really looking for is a missed/extra heartbeat. That might be hard to locate in the record of a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-28-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By ilovebiking

Looking for a special HRM

I have used a Wahoo TICKR HRM for years and it's been great. However I have a condition (minor) that causes an occasional irregular heart beat. I am looking for a HRM which can detect/record an...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,730
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks for all the input so far, gives me...

Thanks for all the input so far, gives me something to think about. For cost, I could handle maybe $100/mo. For time, I was thinking of 3 months of indoor training, Jan-Feb-March. For my location,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,730
Posted By ilovebiking

coaching and training for an average road rider

I am an older, age-group-competitive road rider. I am not going to win the tour but I would like to be as good as I can. I would be interested in some type of reasonable cost, on-line training...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,618
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks to all for your input, I appreciate the...

Thanks to all for your input, I appreciate the time you all took to respond.

I get that it really should not matter if you are just measuring against yourself. However, while I am no great...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,618
Posted By ilovebiking

Power measurement trainer vs Vector

Hello all: I use the Vector 3S pedals on my road bike while outdoors. I display the power on a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt bike computer. (power, Ave workout power and 3-sec power). Indoors I use a Wahoo...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,966
Posted By ilovebiking

Body weight vs bike weight

In many of the threads that address light bikes, there is usually a couple of entries that basically say, "loosing a few pounds yourself is cheaper than paying extra for super light." So I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,996
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks again

I am the OP on this string. Once again, I would like to thank all who took the time to offer their experiences. Taking everything into consideration, I will probably go with the Madone SL6. Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,996
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks for the input

To all that replied to my original question--thank you for taking the time to add your comments and advice. All, or most, were really helpful.

I think with my current riding skill ("A" rider...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,996
Posted By ilovebiking

Trek Emonda vs Madone

Hello all. I am hoping some of you might have some advice. After months of research, and of rationalizing buying a new bike, I am ready to pull the trigger--either a 2021 Trek Emonda, or a 2021...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks to all!

Thanks to all!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By ilovebiking

Stem question--OVAL

Hi all: This is a fairly specific question, hoping someone smarter than me can answer it. I have a 2013 Kestrel Tri bike. The stem cracked during a recent ride, luckily I did not crash. I need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-14, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,976
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks to all. I think the Domane is the one to...

Thanks to all. I think the Domane is the one to go with.
Forum: Introductions
03-27-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By ilovebiking

Thanks to all for your replies. I ride mostly in...

Thanks to all for your replies. I ride mostly in the western suburbs, from Minneapolis out to the Delano area. I enjoy some of the bike ship rides as well. Hopefully the weather will break...
Forum: Introductions
03-21-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By ilovebiking

Hello from Minnesota

I am an "older" bicyclist, and have been an avid triathlete. Recently I have begun riding "bike-shop" rides, pace lines, etc., which I have found to be much more fun than miles of solo training. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,976
Posted By ilovebiking

Road Bike selection Trek vs Kestrel Legend

Hello and thank you to all in advance for any help you can offer. I am a 65-year-old biker/triathlete and have ridden only Kestrel tri bikes over the last 22 years. I would finally like to buy a...
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