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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 10
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Last Rider - Greg LeMond Story - Theaters June 23rd

Better start lining-up at the theaters now if you want a good seat... :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kWF4FmllqM
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 767
Posted By PoorInRichfield

When I was young, I thought all I needed to ride...

When I was young, I thought all I needed to ride fast was to ride more. Old(er) age has told me otherwise and I've now learned that full body strength and flexibility helps me ride further and in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 21,410
Posted By PoorInRichfield

GCN concluded the same thing as already mentioned...

GCN concluded the same thing as already mentioned in regard to heat and helmet color... i.e., it doesn't matter due to the insulating properties of the foam. However, lighter helmets are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm super-excited to find out that the newly...

I'm super-excited to find out that the newly announced Lake CX242 (https://www.lakecycling.com/products/cx-242) and MX242 (https://www.lakecycling.com/products/mx-242) have a rounder toe box area...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Do you have narrow feet? I've owned a few pairs...

Do you have narrow feet? I've owned a few pairs of Adidas shoes that looked great, but they were crazy-tight and narrow, so I took them back.

Just like clothing, sizing of shoes is total...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Lake just introduced the MX201, a very "walkable"...

Lake just introduced the MX201, a very "walkable" shoe with SPD cleat and based on the same last as the CX201 road shoe (i.e., lots of toe box room).

While I'm excited to see Lake is expanding the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,363
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I highly recommend https://bikeshoes.com/ for...

I highly recommend https://bikeshoes.com/ for buying shoes online... free shipping, free returns, a lot of top brands, and excellent customer service. I have no affiliation with BikeShoes.com other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the...

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the leather soft? My first pair of Sidi shoes decades ago were my favorite shoes as they were made of real leather that eventually conformed to my foot,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By PoorInRichfield

May I ask what brand and model of shoes you wear?...

May I ask what brand and model of shoes you wear? Most cycling shoes (or any shoes for that matter) are not made for foot health, they're made to look good at the expense of foot health.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By PoorInRichfield

One challenge with Lake shoes is learning which...

One challenge with Lake shoes is learning which last shape aligns with which shoe and thus which shoe to buy... hence the reason I bought 5 pairs at once!

I've never tried the Lake 3xx series shoe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,882
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The saga continues... but perhaps is over? Tales...

The saga continues... but perhaps is over? Tales of Woe From a Big Foot Cyclist - Part 2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1264300-tales-woe-big-foot-cyclist-part-2-a.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Tales of Woe From a Big Foot Cyclist - Part 2

Almost two years have gone by since my original post of Tales of Woe From a Big Foot Cyclist - Part 1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1204182-tales-woe-big-foot-cyclist.html)...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-28-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,092
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Last year I tried almost all the major Zwift...

Last year I tried almost all the major Zwift competitor platforms using free trials and coupons and long-story-short, I'm back on Zwift. The only other platform I somewhat enjoyed was Rouvy as it's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Too funny... I also supplement with D3, K2, and...

Too funny... I also supplement with D3, K2, and glucosamine for a nagging knee issue. Those three, in addition to magnesium are on my "short list" of supplements that I've taken that actually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Bioavailability isn't one of the benchmarks they...

Bioavailability isn't one of the benchmarks they test for. Bioavailability is a very complex topic that makes it very hard to simply state, "this supplement is highly bioavailable", especially...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-23-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Since my outdoor bike is my indoor bike, my...

Since my outdoor bike is my indoor bike, my saddle is exactly the same :D

I noticed that when my bike is mounted on my Saris H3 with the included riser block for the front wheel, my seat was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Thanks for sharing your experience w/...

Thanks for sharing your experience w/ supplementation. It's definitely tricky to navigate the world of vitamins and supplements. I'm convinced that some of them actually do work and work well while...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-20-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I've wondered the same. I'm by no means an expert...

I've wondered the same. I'm by no means an expert in the area of sports nutrition but have had to make some changes to what I put in my water bottles this year.

I started adding an electrolyte mix...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By PoorInRichfield

It seems like a lot of shoe companies equate...

It seems like a lot of shoe companies equate "wide" with "high volume"... i.e., if the front of your foot is wide, then all of your foot must be larger. :( Giro has multiple shoes with "HV" in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,142
Posted By PoorInRichfield

My experience with the GP5000TL lead me to...

My experience with the GP5000TL lead me to purchase the "tire jack" shown above. The newer model, the GP5000S TR, went on w/o any tools which corresponds to Conti's claims that they're easier to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 27,968
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Interesting video, at least to me, from GCN...

Interesting video, at least to me, from GCN comparing carbs to fats to protein as fuel during a ride...

Carbs Vs Protein Vs Fat - What's The Best Fuel For Riding? - YouTube
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-22-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 27,968
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While I'm certainly not on a keto diet, I started...

While I'm certainly not on a keto diet, I started eating more "healthy fats" years ago as part of my off-the-bike diet. My experience was that it takes some time for one's body to get used to using...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-22-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By PoorInRichfield

FYI... stretching doesn't have to be coupled to...

FYI... stretching doesn't have to be coupled to an Eastern religion like it is with yoga. I.e., yoga is tightly coupled with Hinduism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga).

Thus, if you'd like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Is the 105 group set with the dark finish still...

Is the 105 group set with the dark finish still the 1050 group set? For example, the 1988 Trek 1200 appears to have had a 105 group set with a "smoke" finish. I'd like to know what other bikes in...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Yeah, graffiti seems to be their target customer....

Yeah, graffiti seems to be their target customer. With there being so many paints to choose from, I opted to give Montana Cans a try based off of this guy's video and because they had a teal color...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also in Wisconsin about a 1/2 hour northwest...

I'm also in Wisconsin about a 1/2 hour northwest of Milwaukee. :thumb:

For my project, the Montana Cans metal primer went on wonderfully smooth, but the Montana Cans Gold white went on horribly...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-13-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Excellent information, Doug! I had painted a...

Excellent information, Doug! I had painted a frame decades ago and the one thing I remember is that it chipped way too easily and I felt it wasn't worth my time. That frame had no clear coat on it.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-12-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Thanks. Yes, I'll be putting on replica decals...

Thanks. Yes, I'll be putting on replica decals and would like a clear coat over them.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-12-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Frame Painting: 1K or 2K Clear Coat?

When painting a frame, which type of clear coat do you typically use... 1K or 2K?

It's my understanding that the 2K clear coat is much more durable as it's a two-part polyurethane coating. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Whoa! Thanks everyone for the input... great...

Whoa! Thanks everyone for the input... great stuff! Lots of the bike names are drumming-up memories from when I was 14 years old and bought a 1987 Schwinn Tempo as my first "real" road bike. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Popular Bike Models That Came w/ Shimano 105 6-Speed (1050)

What brand, model, and year of bikes came with a Shimano 105 6-speed group set? I think that would be Shimano's "1050" group set (i.e., indexed downtube shifters, BioPace chain rings, toe clips,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,908
Posted By PoorInRichfield

This is the common complaint with Shimano (and...

This is the common complaint with Shimano (and perhaps other brands) and has been my experience as well. Where I live, it seems to be cool to put a stop sign at the very bottom of a hill. As a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,908
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Shimano Introduces "Warp Resistant" Road Disc Rotors

Somewhat eclipsed by the announcement of the new Shimano 105 Di2 group set (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/new-shimano-105-di2-delivers-12-speed--shifting-and-wireless-per.html),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Shimano Clipless Cleat Compatibility PD-5610 vs PD-7000

TL;DR...

Are the old Shimano PD-5610 clipless pedals compatible with the today's PD-R7000 cleats? I'm assuming so?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,765
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Reviving old thread... Any pictures of this Tempo...

Reviving old thread... Any pictures of this Tempo all built-up? I'm in the process of repainting and restoring a 1987 Tempo as it was my first road bike when I was 14 years old. I didn't want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 862
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Rubbing the crank arms with some Mothers Mag &...

Rubbing the crank arms with some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and fine steel wool made an amazing difference with hardly any work. The end result isn't museum quality, but probably as nice or nicer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 862
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Just as a test, I rubbed some fine steel wool...

Just as a test, I rubbed some fine steel wool over some of the ugly areas of the crank arm and it made a difference pretty quickly. Perhaps Shimano didn't clear coat their crank arms in the 1980s?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 862
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Polishing Vintage Shimano Crank Arms... Replace Logos or Not?

I recently purchased a "probably nostalgic only to me" 1987 Schwinn Tempo with a Shimano 105 6-speed group set. The crank arms are quite tarnished and warn looking so I am going to polish them which...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-17-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Paris-Roubaix: 1x vs 2x - Women vs Men

While trying to get a sneak-peek at what the newest Trek Domane might look like via the Paris-Roubaix bikes, I was surprised to see that Trek put 1x setups on pretty much all of the women's bikes as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,438
Posted By PoorInRichfield

VeloNews: 2023 Trek Domane at Paris-Roubaix?

Note: Link below requires free Outside magazine account to view full article.
https://www.velonews.com/gallery/new-and-unreleased-trek-domane-spotted-ahead-of-paris-roubaix-under-trek-segafredo/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,751
Posted By PoorInRichfield

^ This. When a cyclist is young and full of...

^ This.
When a cyclist is young and full of testosterone (assuming a male cyclist), one doesn't have to do much off the bike to feel good and ride fast. However, once we men get past ~35 years of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,751
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I do find it odd that top cyclists look like they...

I do find it odd that top cyclists look like they don't have a single muscle on their entire bodies, yet they are crazy-fast. Must be the whole "slow twitch" vs "fast twitch" muscle type thing? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,751
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Truth. While I was thinking about my poor, puny...

Truth. While I was thinking about my poor, puny triceps, in order to do a quality push-up one must have good core strength as well since a push-up pretty much is a moving plank.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,751
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Agreed. I get it that one shouldn't be...

Agreed. I get it that one shouldn't be supporting the entire weight of the upper body with one's arms, but one would have to have an insanely fit lower back to be able to support the entire torso in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also a Voler fan. Even their low-end, more...

I'm also a Voler fan. Even their low-end, more affordable shorts are very comfortable. I personally can't justify spending > $100 for a single pair of shorts and I find Voler to be one of the few...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,751
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Doing Push-Ups = More Aero

TL;DR
What training do you do to stay in an aero position for as long as possible?

Background
I used to think that riding in the drops was the most aero position one could have on a standard...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 136,230
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The "lady" on the left wants this to keep that...

The "lady" on the left wants this to keep that rear light from ruining her lines: :p
Trek Integrated Seatpost Light Mount | Trek Bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,990
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm not going to lie, pumping up a tire to nearly...

I'm not going to lie, pumping up a tire to nearly 100 PSI with a mini pump is going to be difficult and take a long time regardless of the brand.

As the OP, the Lezyne pump works well for me with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,607
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Agreed. Funny how shipping direct-to-customer...

Agreed. Funny how shipping direct-to-customer should reduce costs as the middleman (i.e., your LBS) is no longer part of the equation, yet I predict Specialized bike prices won't drop 1 cent.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I actually have the Specialized Torch 2.0 in wide...

I actually have the Specialized Torch 2.0 in wide as my road shoes. For reasons I don't understand, the 2.0 came in wide and 3.0 didn't. In either case, the 2.0's aren't exactly wide in the toe box...
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