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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

The components that are on it now are what dad...

The components that are on it now are what dad installed back in the ‘80s. He removed the brakes etc.
I was thinking about trying to restore it to its original groupset but that would be really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

If I decide to restore the Olmo rather than...

If I decide to restore the Olmo rather than simply making it rideable are parts for old bikes difficult to find? I mean are there online stores that sell parts or will I need to scrounge each one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

Wow, mine aren’t that bad.

Wow, mine aren’t that bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

I will take some pics this weekend of the Olmo...

I will take some pics this weekend of the Olmo and post them here to see what y’all think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

Not really sentimental. Dad didn’t ride much. ...

Not really sentimental. Dad didn’t ride much.
The Olmo was given to him by a friend who had a bike shop. It had been hanging on the wall as decoration. It had sewn tires and the story was that it...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-08-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By pepperbelly

Cool, I don’t need to buy a trail bike. I may...

Cool, I don’t need to buy a trail bike.
I may need to do something about the seat post. This one has a spring in it and it doesn’t always return to full height. I think a fixed seat post would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

Nice job!

Nice job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

I do need the experience. I grew up working on...

I do need the experience. I grew up working on Honda motorcycles-dad was a Honda mechanic beginning in about ‘65. I never really worked on bicycles. They should be simpler but they are pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

I see projects in my future. Long ago I rode...

I see projects in my future.
Long ago I rode the Olmo a little. I remember it being fast-but I was also younger too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,336
Posted By pepperbelly

When is a bike beyond being worth repairing?

I have some old bikes that I got from my father years ago. I rode a couple of them but mainly just one. After I bought my Roubaix they all just sat in my garage. I asked my brother if he wanted them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I am having to take a break from riding for now....

I am having to take a break from riding for now. My shoulder is still painful and the muscles around it are really sore.
I will an orthopedic doc next week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,172
Views: 3,175,837
Posted By pepperbelly

Don’t forget what Toby Keith told us- don’t let...

Don’t forget what Toby Keith told us- don’t let the old man in.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m too old to get wild. I was only asking...

I’m too old to get wild.
I was only asking since the bike is called a cruiser. I wanted to be sure it isn’t too delicate in case I do get into some rough trails.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-04-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By pepperbelly

I wonder if this would work well enough on mild...

I wonder if this would work well enough on mild trails and gravel.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

😄 My hills aren’t so lumpy.

😄
My hills aren’t so lumpy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like a plan. Thanks!

That sounds like a plan. Thanks!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-03-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By pepperbelly

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Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-01-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By pepperbelly

I forgot about this thread. I will get some pics....

I forgot about this thread. I will get some pics.
It’s kind of dirty from not being ridden.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been...

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been trying to go fast.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

Ejection fraction is what I mentioned. I don’t...

Ejection fraction is what I mentioned. I don’t know what stroke volume is but my doc said I was good.
I’m going to look up stroke volume now.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I will see how I do with a lower avg. heart-rate...

I will see how I do with a lower avg. heart-rate but not as low at 90 or 95.
The last time my cardiologist did a treadmill stress test my output volume was still 65%-70%.
I really think most of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

The way I calculated my max heart rate was to...

The way I calculated my max heart rate was to subtract my age from 220. My zone 2 target heart rate should be 60%-70% of that.
I am 65 so my max should be 155. 60% of that is 93 and 70% is 108.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I looked up zone 2 a while back but did the math...

I looked up zone 2 a while back but did the math wrong. I stay around 130bph. According to the formula my zone 2 should be 90-105. I guess I have been in zone 3 most of the time.
I need to take it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I do take my bike to mups. I was answering you...

I do take my bike to mups. I was answering you about road cycling.
I have been thinking about some rural roads several miles out of town.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

That is the problem. Town has grown around us. We...

That is the problem. Town has grown around us. We have several new neighborhoods nearby which has greatly increased traffic, plus warehouses etc. that have increased 18 wheel truck traffic. All that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I looked that up Friday night. When I figured...

I looked that up Friday night. When I figured that was what I was experiencing I just sucked it up and moved my arm and shoulder around. It felt better after and a lot better Saturday and Sunday. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

Ah, ok. The trail I ride around the lake has a...

Ah, ok. The trail I ride around the lake has a lot of ups and downs and a couple of decent climbs. It also has a lot of turns and really bad bridges that require a 90* turn to get on them and posts...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

My riding has been put on hold temporarily. I...

My riding has been put on hold temporarily. I have something going on with my left shiulder.
From 20 years of hard construction work most of my joints are worn but a few days ago I woke up to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

The lake trail I ride is not flat. I am...

The lake trail I ride is not flat. I am constantly changing gears.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27,172
Views: 3,175,837
Posted By pepperbelly

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I...

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I stopped after one lap for something else.
It looks like the next few days will be windy. I will be out depending on just how windy. 20mph and higher...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,172
Views: 3,175,837
Posted By pepperbelly

That looks like a beautiful ride!

That looks like a beautiful ride!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a...

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a ride. I am going to try gatorade and see if that helps.
It does feel like hitting a wall. Once I get warmed up after a mile or 2 I feel good, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

I was thinking that might be the way. It took...

I was thinking that might be the way.
It took 56 minutes to ride the 2 lake loops-12 miles. It took 1:18 to ride the 15 mile river trail but I actually stopped at about mile 12 or 13 to take a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That...

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That loop is about 6 miles. I do 2 laps but want to do more. I should be doing 20-25 mile rides.
Another paved trail by the Trinity River is about 15...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,989
Posted By pepperbelly

Working towards longer rides question

I have been riding between 12 and 15 miles at a time. I am usually struggling near the end.
I may be doing it wrong. I try to ride for the fastest average speed and try to get that higher.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By pepperbelly

Ya got me!😄

Ya got me!😄
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By pepperbelly

???

???
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to...

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to worry about. I drink a lot if water and could probably use some electrolytes.
I will try it tomorrow. The wind is up today and my glutes are sore so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of...

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of gatorade on my ride help?
I do a very low carb diet, and it has worked until recently.
When I ride I am alone, not in a group. I try to maintain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread...

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread is bad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans,...

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans, slaw, onions and jalapeños.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating...

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating the amount of fat keto calls for.
I usually just eat a protein bar and a tomato sandwich in the morning- I like tomatoes, a cobb salad for lunch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first...

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first of February to the first of September by trying to keep my carb intake to under 20 per day. My weight loss flattened off and I actually gained some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape....

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape. Basically I’m a sloth!😄
I am going to add carbs an hour or so before riding but I want to do good carbs. I have had several people mention oatmeal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry...

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry about it. It's expected and normal as long as it comes back up, which it does.
Thanks guys!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging...

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging today around the trail. I have been doing low carb/ not really keto. This morning I ate a keto protein bar and a tomato sandwich.
I bought some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,051
Posted By pepperbelly

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle...

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle mounted. I still need to tweak it a little but it’s close to being adjusted. I mounted it with about a half bubble nose up using a 6” torpedo level.
My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,535
Posted By pepperbelly

Maybe this is my new normal.

Maybe this is my new normal.
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