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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By cyclezen

just looking the pics, everything seems well...

just looking the pics, everything seems well within what might be a good 'fit' and posture for your body...
Of course, not knowing the peculiarities of your personal situation, adjustments for those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By cyclezen

OP, launder as delicates... dryer is ok on very...

OP, launder as delicates... dryer is ok on very low heat - doesn't take but a few minutes to get them mostly dry

... Life is short, live a little... buy a 2nd pair... soz you can alternate and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 104
Posted By cyclezen

ANy Bike with a Shimano Wheelset will be about as...

ANy Bike with a Shimano Wheelset will be about as quiet as they come...

Ride On
Yuri
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,037
Posted By cyclezen

Just purchased a NEW road bike... mostly 'just...

Just purchased a NEW road bike... mostly 'just because' (current newest is 10+ yrs old).
and specifically stayed with cable shifting... having tried e-shifting, I see no advantages for me... ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 262
Posted By cyclezen

Great on you for getting out and choosing to ride...

Great on you for getting out and choosing to ride a bike !
20 yrs a long time, but your body does retain that memory, just takes longer to activate that again. That's the re-learning happening.
If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 858
Posted By cyclezen

significant in terms of some percent of your...

significant in terms of some percent of your power lost to it. But not very variable. Most every informed study I've read/seen shows rolling resistance varies so little in the realm of cycling and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,384
Posted By cyclezen

for me, it's a balance... and being 100% 'dog',...

for me, it's a balance... and being 100% 'dog', I can be enthusiastic to the max about most anything which suits...
the human condition is variable. If Thoreau needs his solitude, ok. It's ok to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 371
Posted By cyclezen

Great ! Did you get the original fuzzy ones or...

Great ! Did you get the original fuzzy ones or the 'slimmer' new style?
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,351
Posted By cyclezen

Most threads are a start of a conversation, and...

Most threads are a start of a conversation, and like conversations, they wander broadly. Sometimes the OP has a specific Q or Qs. That will wander also.
There are always plenty of other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 453
Posted By cyclezen

Now ? Heavenly ! Then? We thought we had...

Now ? Heavenly ! Then? We thought we had heaven... LOL!
Finally being convinced by the 'Old Guys' in Central Park that a decent set of tubular wheels would make my riding much better - getting off...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,351
Posted By cyclezen

2024 Giro - Stage 19, Andrea Piccolo -EF team,...

2024 Giro - Stage 19, Andrea Piccolo -EF team, hit a small pothole which turned his front wheel. He endo'd and landed arms down and on his torso and knees.
Tore himself up quite a lot.
Wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 607
Posted By cyclezen

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle... ...

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle...
First, don;t take my comments as condescending, just some experience from experience.
Good Wheels are great ! Always an important part of cycling at...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-28-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By cyclezen

as others have noted, there are huge number of...

as others have noted, there are huge number of saddles available. And I understand that you want to have the rider on their 'best' fit saddle.
Saddle position is the foundation of a good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,289
Posted By cyclezen

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years...

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years of cycling are now often Solo. So I half qualify for this thread. I am not a casual cyclist, as might be the tilt that word is used herein.
I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 371
Posted By cyclezen

It's not so much the 'Helmet' as it is the helmet...

It's not so much the 'Helmet' as it is the helmet strapping... The current crop of real TT helmets, with ear coverings & neck muffs, prolly reduces wind noise substantially... but not so much for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 371
Posted By cyclezen

I have a significant hearing loss in the higher...

I have a significant hearing loss in the higher frequencies, in addition to significant tinnitus, so always trying to reduce ambient noise, like wind noise.
I've tried some earlier design which are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By cyclezen

Ok to ride when you feel ok, and body balance is...

Ok to ride when you feel ok, and body balance is 'normal'...
I always had a hard time 'planning' blood donation, because I never had 'off' tome. I have always done a lot of physical activity and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,384
Posted By cyclezen

Cope? I ride... It's always been difficult to...

Cope? I ride...
It's always been difficult to avoid group rides, especially in my area... There are rides every day, often in various ride levels. Just a matter if you want company, or not.
I won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,622
Posted By cyclezen

Have to echo posts of users with success and...

Have to echo posts of users with success and pertinent comments on use of TPU. I've had a solid year of TPU, with no issues.
Recognizing the light nature of the material and importance of proper...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-21-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By cyclezen

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't...

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't mean to suggest differing fore'aft cleat locations from one foot to the other.
Actually, I generally suggest picking a 'spot', and setting both shoes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,155
Posted By cyclezen

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were...

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were controversial... Sorry to hear you're pulling back.
Hope you stay involved.
Funny thing about life - when one thing ends, it opens for another thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,605
Posted By cyclezen

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be...

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be helpful...
clean with whatever, but I recommend 'cleaners' not containing 'solvents' - they may damage some of the old cosmetics. It's ok to have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,913
Posted By cyclezen

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both -...

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both - you will get 10 'speeds' regardless of the cassette cog number.... the 11-28 may actually be useable, barely, just wonky at times - times when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,351
Posted By cyclezen

Pros ARE NOT "All that !" a lot of them ride...

Pros ARE NOT "All that !"
a lot of them ride with locked elbows... usually the guys at the back ...
I never ride without gloves, even when grocery shopping...
If I'm wearing a helmet, I'm also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,605
Posted By cyclezen

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era...

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era Peugeot usually came with Simplex parts and either some basic cottered crank or higher level Stronglight.... Also the Track Bars are an interesting...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Posted By cyclezen

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very...

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very funny... Some parts do wear out, and maintenance is always a good thing to have the machine work as well as possible.
But usually good (new?) tires, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,414
Views: 874,506
Posted By cyclezen

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis...

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis Obispo County. We quartered in Morro Bay, and rode around - Montana de Oro, Profumo - See Cyn to Avilla Bch & Avilla, Pismo and up in the wIne country of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,181
Posted By cyclezen

For me, usually, when that condition would rise...

For me, usually, when that condition would rise in me, it was a host of factors.
After review, I always found that I had some issues the days before the occurrence, which led up to the Somatic...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By cyclezen

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ? ...

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ?
Do you still have your Old Bike?
Have you changed your pedals/shoes or are you still using prior bike pedals on new bike? New Shoes or cleats ?...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Posted By cyclezen

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's...

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's important, of course, but your bike should be well within you good size range...
In my 1st post, I gave you a link for the geometry and sizing - you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By cyclezen

saddle & position saddle is often used for...

saddle & position
saddle is often used for weight distribution - could work, but also 'not'...
pressure points from weight are: each hand, each pedal/foot, each siztbone (you have 2 on the saddle)....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Posted By cyclezen

Go to: https://geometrygeeks.bike search for...

Go to:
https://geometrygeeks.bike
search for your TREK model - name should be on frame, and the year of the model - close on year prolly will work fine.
The chart that comes up gives selection of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By cyclezen

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot...

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot 'lever' and will affect muscle engagement in the entire pedal stroke, especially lowerleg/calf engagement, but really all the muscles involved. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 908
Posted By cyclezen

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder. ...

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder.

Onward and Upward
Yuri
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-15-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By cyclezen

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging...

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging segment becomes few and far between as one gets deeper/later into it.
Article does note that a significant part of this conclusion was contributed by...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,909
Posted By cyclezen

It's been said, key is discipline on your food...

It's been said, key is discipline on your food intake. and when...
Lot of good discussion, but what it boils down to is you have to eat for the weight you want to be, if you want to be 170 lbs, then...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,484
Posted By cyclezen

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom?...

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom? at which point in their lifespan? ongoing?
VO2 Max prolly is a great indicator of overall 'condition' of the organism, very tied to fitness. Then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,064
Posted By cyclezen

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels...

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels in a variety of build care. This and a poorly balanced wheel build, add in some hard roads hits, and a spoke carrying much more load than the ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,338
Posted By cyclezen

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0...

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0 (because it's 53/39 rotor crankset, 130 bcd).
so as noted you MIGHT be able to find a 38 inner ring, prolly smallest for 130 bcd, but otherwise, that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,707
Posted By cyclezen

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of...

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of posts, until I realized I like all of them ! LOL !
Cyclist ID? Depends which me, over any period of time...
I have been a 'roadie' for all of my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By cyclezen

Ok, so with the measurements you added, height...

Ok, so with the measurements you added, height and weight, I can visualize a shorter leg/longer torso rider. Arm length also has a part of the overall fit process.
But from current measurements,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 337
Posted By cyclezen

Nice info OP. Always a good way to get the tire...

Nice info OP.
Always a good way to get the tire back on (when using a tube)
Couple things I also do....
If time available and during daytime (or warm area) - If a new tire, I place somewhere that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,573
Posted By cyclezen

My own opinion is that tire it's more complicated...

My own opinion is that tire it's more complicated than just tire width... Tire construction and materials seems to have a definite effect on rolling resistance.
As well as matching tire width to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 242
Posted By cyclezen

From what you describe, as prior noted, the valve...

From what you describe, as prior noted, the valve stem may be sticky/tight. Try working the valve stem a bit (when screwed open) to loosen it up some...
And the combination of a 'tight' internal...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,735
Posted By cyclezen

As noted, no excuse... I also haven't weighed a...

As noted, no excuse... I also haven't weighed a bike in quite some years... In fact my daily rider '09 Spec Tarmac Expert, I had never weighed. I bought it after 'retiring' my '03 Sworks Tarmac, not...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By cyclezen

This allows a few more thoughts and comments ! ...

This allows a few more thoughts and comments !
If that's your pants inseam preference, then I might suggest using 'cycling inseam' measurement - measurement more appropriate for considering frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21,367
Views: 5,287,288
Posted By cyclezen

so, a week or so back I posted a newly purchased...

so, a week or so back I posted a newly purchased TREK Emonda SL5.
After a couple of longer rides, and reviewing the bike more - and in comparison to what I already have, I decided it wasn't really...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-10-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By cyclezen

You're not giving much info about yourself,...

You're not giving much info about yourself, cycling & bike equipment experience and intent/desire.
without that, the current suggestions pretty much cover the options.
go by manufacturer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,286
Views: 657,423
Posted By cyclezen

Figuero Mtn Rd - Santa Ynez ? :foo: I don't...

Figuero Mtn Rd - Santa Ynez ? :foo: I don't recognize this section ! I stopped riding Fig Mt last year - The road became SO crappy from the rainstorm damage, that it was a nightmare of broken...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,547
Posted By cyclezen

Yikes ! Can't remember the last time I had...

Yikes !
Can't remember the last time I had need for a chain tool, on the road... Certainly not after going to chains with master links... 25 yrs ? ??
and only once, when I mustta not put the sedis...
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