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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did an easy 20km today. I spent last week in...

I did an easy 20km today. I spent last week in America visiting family, the trip took a couple extra days due to weather-related flight cancelations and delays. While waiting at LAX for my flight to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,173
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It saturated fat dangerous? Who knows? Pretty...

It saturated fat dangerous? Who knows? Pretty much every study on diet going back 60 years has been at least partially debunked. From what I can gather in my experience with different diets and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 233
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan, and was recently looking at a...

I live in Japan, and was recently looking at a Gita touring bike. Japanese bikes of that era were often built with Columbus or Reynolds tubing, and could come with Campy dropouts, and Cinelli or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I wear a cycling cap under my helmet. It’s...

I wear a cycling cap under my helmet. It’s hotter, but it keeps the bugs out of my hair, and prevents my scalp from getting sunburned through the vents. Modern cycling caps are comfortable, light,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have Di2 shifting on 2 bikes, and I like it....

I have Di2 shifting on 2 bikes, and I like it. Shifting is precise, the auto-trim is a great feature, and you can customize your installation. I was able to hide the battery in the seat post of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been using a POC Ventral Air helmet for a...

I’ve been using a POC Ventral Air helmet for a few months. It’s very cool, and so light that it feels like you aren’t even wearing a helmet. It’s available in a large number of colors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,992
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I much prefer genuine chamois over the newer...

I much prefer genuine chamois over the newer synthetic pads. I’ve ridden many thousands of miles using both, and find the old-school shorts more comfortable, especially for really long rides. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Bromptons seem to be selling well here in Japan....

Bromptons seem to be selling well here in Japan. They’ve always been popular here, but I have seen a lot of new bikes on the roads. There are many dealers here, and the selection is always good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,249
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Refueling during a ride doesn’t help much if you...

Refueling during a ride doesn’t help much if you haven’t properly fueled up before the ride. It takes time to metabolize food, and what you eat the day before the ride has a greater influence than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,350
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I can find big differences in daily performance...

I can find big differences in daily performance on the same bike. Some days I am stronger and faster, other days I’m not, it depends on what I have eaten on the previous day, and how well I rested...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,716
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set...

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set is like buying a half eaten piece of toast. I wouldn’t do it. I have bought junk more than once, some things are more likely to be junk than other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,811
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as...

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as a kid, but an avid cyclist. The local bike shop owner invited me to take part in their Sunday group ride, and I did. I got dropped, got a flat when I...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 820
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, I wanted an early start to getting into shape for some longer bikepacking trips coming up this summer. It’s now the middle of May, and I am doing 3...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,093
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of...

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of its life its been in the salt air in Honolulu, and now its in Tokyo. The frame and Shiver fork are still perfectly good, enough so that I upgraded...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my...

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my bike, but the GRX system uses MTB gear spacing, meaning I needed to get a Micro Spline free hub for the 12 speed cassette.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,067
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about...

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about $40, and have used it to build 3 bikes. The tools aren’t Snap-On quality, but they are good enough to get the job done. The only tool the kit didn’t...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27,245
Views: 3,215,753
Posted By 50PlusCycling

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again...

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again into a strong headwind, but once I turned the corner into Kasai Rinkai park, it became easier. I did my strongest pace in the final 20km through the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless...

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless you live in a hilly or mountainous area, the gearing is sufficient. A bike’s speed has more to do with the rider than the bike itself.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,561
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but...

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but she does go on shorter rides with me and our daughter. She’s a career woman with a rather serious position in finance, and is quite busy. My work is...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 528
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice...

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice versa, might work for you. Cycling the trail usually takes about a week. I live in Tokyo, and am planning a ride from here to Kyoto in the summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,182
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was...

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was unhappy with the quality. It was made in China, the welds looked like they had been done in a junior high school metal shop. The paint looked good when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,245
Views: 3,215,753
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then...

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then to Tokyo Bay. I felt very good heading out, I’ve managed to ride nearly 2000km since the end of February, and my fitness level is now pretty high....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in...

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in the Everglades. Presta valves and canister adapters can be tricky at times, I lost most of the gas from the first canister, and much of it from the...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-08-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I work from home, and most of what I need is...

I work from home, and most of what I need is within 10 minutes walk from where I live. If you think driving and parking is tough where you are, try living here in central Tokyo. But I do have a car,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,546
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats...

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats are long lasting, there are countless shoe options, including shoes, boots, and sandals which are useful for walking and cycling.

My favorite pedal...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,222
Posted By 50PlusCycling

One of the things I like about riding is that I...

One of the things I like about riding is that I can eat more without increasing my weight, or causing other issues with my health. I used to eat more of what was considered a “heart healthy” diet....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an...

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an easy pace, and enjoying the sights and sounds. Normally I would have gone on a longer and faster ride, but the wind is howling today.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,367
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it...

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it was a Honda motocrosser which was so tall I couldn’t reach the ground with my feet. But I loved it. I rode motorcycles for another 30-something years,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,312
Posted By 50PlusCycling

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan,...

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan, dating from the prewar years which have enclosed chains, and they are still running. The climate here runs from hot and humid to cold and dry, with lots of...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,634
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail,...

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail, which has occasional barriers to keep out motorcycles and motor scooters, but will allow bikes. Unfortunately, bikes with panniers will not fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,238
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City...

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City Space Horse. I wanted a strong frame for rugged use and for bike packing, and after a few thousand kilometers, I’m happy with it. It’s well made, rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the...

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the city, use a bolt if you live in the city. There seems to be a common mental disorder in cities which causes people to steal bike seats even when they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal...

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal accident in Japan who hasn’t gotten a jail sentence. These incidents make the news regularly. I was curious about the subject as I was a traffic homicide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 03:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 729
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the...

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the paint, I wash my bikes like I wash my car. Every other week or so I spray down my bike with low pressure water, and clean it with a soft brush, with a bit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,447
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap...

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap average for the Yoyogi cycling path, I got 2nd for my age group. I kind of goofed it as I had miscounted how many laps that I had done, and the last one I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian...

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian should be considered a crime, and that is the case here in Japan. If a driver kills a pedestrian or cyclist, they must serve a mandatory jail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,004
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably...

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably more of a risk to your health than getting into a crash on a bike trail. I’ve been playing dodge’m with motor vehicles and other cyclists for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a...

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a steak and a beer when I get home. But I was hungry, and could smell the flame-broiled goodness.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,911
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Most people would't know the difference.

Most people would't know the difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By 50PlusCycling

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot...

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot and sunny, and the bugs are getting thick. I rode out to the countryside in Saitama, had lunch next to the river under a nice shady tree. Then I rode...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By 50PlusCycling

1986 Bridgestone MB-1

So, I am looking at a 1986 Bridgestone MB-1 which someone is offering for sale. The frame is my size, the bike is fitted with Suntour XC derailleurs, Cyclone hubs, a 3x5 driveline with a Sakae FX...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,206
Posted By 50PlusCycling

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but...

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but any e-bike which can move without pedaling must have a license plate, and is not allowed on a MUP. These bikes are all over Tokyo, and the police are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 33,775
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable...

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable frame. This bike I own in addition to a Birdy, a Brompton, a Dahon, and a Peugeot, all of course are folders. One thing I love about the Moulton and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,642
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, when the weather finally started to warm up. My first ride was 12 miles (20km) at an easy pace, with nice and slow warmup period. I did two more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,305
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I was a little skeptical about the concept of...

I was a little skeptical about the concept of “gravel” bikes, thinking that many of them seemed little more than old-school mountain bikes with drop bars attached to them. But I ended up putting one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,678
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Everyone who has installed their own parts has...

Everyone who has installed their own parts has had issues of some kind or other. I’ve done a number of boneheaded things in my time, and, according to my wife, will probably do many more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,605
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Size is important. If the frame is a little...

Size is important. If the frame is a little small, you can adjust for it, if the frame is too big, you may not be able to lower the seat and/or stem enough to fit you.

Structural damage can be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 27,245
Views: 3,215,753
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,372
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a...

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a day in the mess hall, some snacks from the PX, and eat 3 or 4 times a week at the post Burger King, and weigh only 135 pounds. On the other hand, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,447
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling...

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling course at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. I was surprised to find that I was the fastest this year, and the 14th fastest of all time for any age group (4th fastest...
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