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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I now ride with an aero helmet, not because I...

I now ride with an aero helmet, not because I care about the "aero" part, but because there are no vents on the top of the helmet so I don't have to worry about burning my noggin' on long rides.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-10-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,362
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Food-for-thought... A good price, but I...

Food-for-thought... A good price, but I personally would pass and use the money towards a more modern trainer.

Virtual shifting with a device like the Zwift cog is pretty clearly "the new hotness"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,337
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Yeah, I agree to a point. One of my favorite...

Yeah, I agree to a point. One of my favorite online bike fitters just did this video on the very topic. However, saddles come in all shapes and sizes and so do our butts, so it seems like a matter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,337
Posted By PoorInRichfield

:roflmao2:How dare you, you old meanie!...

:roflmao2:How dare you, you old meanie! :roflmao2:Based on the snarky comments to my original post, you're supposed to let your wife do whatever she wants (at your expense in my case) and then blame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,337
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Saddle: Bicycling's Biggest Barrier to Entering the Sport?

This recent article in Cycling Weekly made me think about something I hadn't really thought about in a long time... How the bicycle saddle may be one of the main reasons why non-cyclists don't become...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,046
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I could pretty much cut-off the drops on my...

I could pretty much cut-off the drops on my handlebars as most of my ride spent on the hoods or on the tops when climbing. I don't really see much reason to ride in the drops when that isn't the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,896
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm fully with you RH Clark . Talking about...

I'm fully with you RH Clark . Talking about consuming high amounts of sugar while exercising without looking at the big picture (i.e., one's overall health), is not wise. I've also noticed a few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,098
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I agree that walking any distance in shoes made...

I agree that walking any distance in shoes made for cycling doesn't make sense... the demands on a walking shoe (padding and flexibility) are at-odds with those of a cycling shoe (rigidity and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,098
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Like Iride01...

Like Iride01 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/iride01-466379.html), I use SPD pedals and mountain bike shoes on my road bike as I got tired of "walking like a duck" every time I get off my bike....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,256
Posted By PoorInRichfield

It's not impossible to educate yourself on health...

It's not impossible to educate yourself on health issues without going to medical school. I know for sure that my doctor doesn't know everything. Medical training is not spent studying cholesterol...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I found this helpful website from a cyclist who...

I found this helpful website from a cyclist who has pudendal neuropathy and took the time to help educate others by creating this site: https://www.pnandcycling.com/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Truth! The reason I posted on these forums is...

Truth! The reason I posted on these forums is that I'm not sure my young, family practitioner doctor that is not a cyclist will be able to assist me much more. As you state, even seeing a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Aside from changing my seat, the other area I'm...

Aside from changing my seat, the other area I'm looking into is muscle imbalance caused by a lot of riding during the summer as well as a too much sitting because I'm an office worker. Between the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Perhaps that's a bad photo I posted. By default,...

Perhaps that's a bad photo I posted. By default, my saddle typically is mounted with the post clamped at the mid-point of the rails as I don't really have a good reason to deviate from that position....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I want to like SMP saddles, but my undercarriage...

I want to like SMP saddles, but my undercarriage just can't get past the split seat. I owned one and it felt like I was sitting on rails. :(
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I just noticed today that when my bike is on my...

I just noticed today that when my bike is on my Saris H3 trainer, the trainer is about a 1/2" too low and thus my normally level seat is rather "nose up" when on the trainer. I'm now quite annoyed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Here's my profile:...

Here's my profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5125785
I'm not sure how much you'll be able to see as I don't think I make my ride info public (?)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If you have wide feet like I do, Lake MX169s...

If you have wide feet like I do, Lake MX169s would be worth considering as most all other shoes have pointy toe boxes on their shoes.

https://www.lakecycling.com/collections/mtb/products/mx-169
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,911
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Pudendal Neuropathy a.k.a. "Cyclist's Syndrome"

With it being my first year of officially being in the 50+ club, I've been experiencing some troubling groin pain that sometimes feels a lot like a hernia on both sides of my groin. My doctor thinks...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Note that in pro racing as of 2024, 28s and 30s...

Note that in pro racing as of 2024, 28s and 30s are the new norm it appears on races with ~relatively smooth~ surfaces like the TdF. The width gets even wider on rough road races like the Paris...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,256
Posted By PoorInRichfield

terrymorse Has your doctor ever recommended...

terrymorse Has your doctor ever recommended dietary changes instead of statins? An issue I have with most doctors as that "drugs are always the answer" when there may be natural ways to get the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

@ArgoMan...

@ArgoMan (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/argoman-555951.html) While the Émonda is a nice bike, I think it'd be more of a "sideways move" from the bike you already have instead of being a bike to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If it's a Gen 3 Domane SL6 (there is no "Gen 6"...

If it's a Gen 3 Domane SL6 (there is no "Gen 6" Domane), the bike has an ISO decoupler in the headset which provides some mild shock absorbing capabilities... it's not rigid like just about any other...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-26-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,124
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm surprised this topic doesn't come-up more...

I'm surprised this topic doesn't come-up more than it does. For the sake of my teeth, I don't eat "gummies" at all and have limited my on-bike carb intake to primarily SIS's "Isotonic Gels". The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm assuming you mean SL 6 Domane...

I'm assuming you mean SL 6 Domane (https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-6-gen-4/p/36746/?colorCode=blue)? Is it a Gen 4 (current...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

When I started doing "primal movement" exercises...

When I started doing "primal movement" exercises a few years back, I was surprised at how much focus there was on "warming-up the wrists". I.e., the exercise videos I watch had warm-up exercises that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,086
Posted By PoorInRichfield

People who say that carbon forks, bars, and stems...

People who say that carbon forks, bars, and stems are more comfortable must be way more sensitive than I am. Over the decades, I've ridden steel and carbon everything and the fork and bar material...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,690
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Like others, I loved Bicycling Magazine as a...

Like others, I loved Bicycling Magazine as a teenager decades ago. However, I see no reason for a subscription today when there's so much available for free online. I also don't care for Bicycling...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-23-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,440
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm very interested in the Zwift Ride or...

I'm very interested in the Zwift Ride or something in it's price range. I current use my only road bike on a Saris H3 trainer. While I never thought I'd buy a dedicated trainer bike, the rainy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,185
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Yes, isometric exercises are supposed to help...

Yes, isometric exercises are supposed to help lower blood pressure. As someone who struggles with blood pressure, I started doing 3 reps of 2 minute wall sits every morning at age 50. It is very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,699
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The bummer, at least as far as Trek and...

The bummer, at least as far as Trek and Specialized fans are concerned, is that the D2C model doesn't accompany the corresponding price drop one would expect be eliminating the middle man and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,699
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Trek Joins "Direct to Consumer" Sales

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/07/03/trek-begin-direct-consumer-sales-through-consumer-choice-program

While it's fun to think that "Trek did this because they hate local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,154
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Schwalbe Clik Valve

Could these be a Presta valve killer? They will be for me if they live-up to the promises...

https://www.schwalbe.com/en/clik-valve/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyKEMaSOVjU
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 6,920
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I find the SRAM/Shimano ratio of the TdF very...

I find the SRAM/Shimano ratio of the TdF very interesting. Where I live in the USA, Campy is non-existent and one would think that even Shimano is losing the road bike components race as SRAM is on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,702
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I use a Camelbak for any ride longer than 50...

I use a Camelbak for any ride longer than 50 miles, which is my limit for how far I feel I can go with just the two 24 ounce water bottles on my bike.

I initially though I'd hate riding with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 11,481
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I have a love / hate relationship with tubeless...

I have a love / hate relationship with tubeless with the "pros" just slightly outweighing the "cons".

In riding tubeless for the past 3 years, I've already been saved from having to do the dreaded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Posted By PoorInRichfield

MasterChef Gordon Ramsay Bike Crash

https://www.businessinsider.com/gordon-ramsay-lucky-to-be-alive-after-bike-accident-2024-6

Has anyone seen an article stating the cause of the crash? I've never seen anyone bruised as badly as he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,556
Posted By PoorInRichfield

In the two+ years of riding tubeless, I've never...

In the two+ years of riding tubeless, I've never had to do a roadside repair as the sealant did it's job when I got small punctures... often without me knowing it. That being said, if I was to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,559
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Even though I might be considered a "Trek...

Even though I might be considered a "Trek fanboy", I'm pretty sure the "R" in "SLR" stands for "rip-off". As stated already, the only place you'll notice the difference is when hanging your bike on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,173
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I also find that ear plugs are not a viable...

I also find that ear plugs are not a viable solution to wind noise, at least not the kind I've tried. Wind noise was still present and other ambient noises were too muffled (cars, cycling computer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 802
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Until there's some way to do a low-power display...

Until there's some way to do a low-power display on a phone, I just don't think phone apps will ever replace dedicated cycle computers. The problem with phone-based cycling apps is that the phone's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,787
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I recall having horrific lower back pain at the...

I recall having horrific lower back pain at the end of hard rides, even when I was a teenager decades ago. The solution? I finally started working on my flexibility and core strength after...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,865
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I took the first outdoor ride of this year...

I took the first outdoor ride of this year yesterday and wind noise was intolerable as I rode into a strong headwind. I'm pretty sure it's the combination of my helmet and perhaps my ear shape? ...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Three Eagle Trail...

The Three Eagle Trail (https://www.3eagletrail.org/) is a packed gravel trail from Three Lakes to Eagle River that follows the old railroad grade for the most part. I highly recommend it and is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By PoorInRichfield

"Chrome Dome" Skull Caps

Anyone have experience with the Chrome Dome (https://chromedomecaps.com/) brand of skull cap? Before I plunk down $30 for a skull cap, I'm hoping to get some feedback first.

Reasons I'm...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,233
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm in a similar situation... Nearly 50 year old...

I'm in a similar situation... Nearly 50 year old me is as fast as younger me, but that's largely due to my finally paying attention to proper nutrition, my position on the bike, off the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,600
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Wow... this is a bit of a surprise. When I think...

Wow... this is a bit of a surprise. When I think "power meter", I typically think "Stages". Now I'm somewhat glad I didn't buy a power meter from them as there won't be a path to getting it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,273
Posted By PoorInRichfield

OP... what do you weight? Wheels do have rider...

OP... what do you weight? Wheels do have rider weight limits, not sure if that applies in your case. If you're on the heavier end of the scale, you may consider looking for wheels with higher spoke...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,233
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter...

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter with this being one of those reasons. While I'm not disappointed with my riding capabilities at this time, I'm about to turn "the big five-oh" and I...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-24-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm a software engineer by trade, and I agree...

I'm a software engineer by trade, and I agree with previous posts suggesting you dump Norton if you're running Windows and are keeping-up with software updates (which Microsoft doesn't let you ignore...
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