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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,879
Posted By professorbob

At about 260, I bought a used '84 Trek 660 road...

At about 260, I bought a used '84 Trek 660 road bike. I restored it with modern parts and it's my daily rider. Very comfortable, very agile. It has Reynolds 531 cromoly steel tubing throughout. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,823
Posted By professorbob

After 8 months, I lost 5 pounds and my A1C...

After 8 months, I lost 5 pounds and my A1C dropped by one point. Oh,and it made me sick to my stomach. I'm done with it. Without Ozempic I went from 280 to 230 in about 3-4 years. I lost it slowly on...
Forum: Northeast
07-17-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,009
Posted By professorbob

Also, what about the Island Line trail (and bike...

Also, what about the Island Line trail (and bike ferry) and the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail? I'm scheduled to do a week long tour of Northern Vermont and Southern Quebec next week starting in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,029
Posted By professorbob

I have some very lightweight thermal long...

I have some very lightweight thermal long underwear that I will wear under my shorts when the temperature gets below 60. So far, the seam in the thermals has not bothered me and I can use them to the...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,009
Posted By professorbob

This is good information-thank you! BH

This is good information-thank you!

BH
Forum: Northeast
08-15-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,658
Posted By professorbob

If the ferry is running, when you get to South...

If the ferry is running, when you get to South Hero, head to the Island Line trail. It's easy to find on a map. Rt. 2 getting toward Burlington is uncomfortably busy, while the trail couldn't be...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By professorbob

Upper Bucks County has some climbs.

Upper Bucks County has some climbs.
Forum: Northeast
08-15-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By professorbob

I've ridden the whole thing in both directions...

I've ridden the whole thing in both directions (before Covid). It's a very pleasant trail with beautiful scenery. Hardpack dirt surface. I was touring using 700x28 tires and had no problems...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,009
Posted By professorbob

VAST claims (or did claim) that the trail will be...

VAST claims (or did claim) that the trail will be completed by this fall. However, I don’t hear many reports on its progress. I’m 63 years old now and I’m hoping to ride it from end to end while I’m...
Forum: Northeast
07-11-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,009
Posted By professorbob

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

I saw on Ride With GPS that it appears that there is a new section open on the Lamoille Valley rail trail. It shows that it now heads west from St. Johnsbury, VT to Hardwick. Can anyone confirm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By professorbob

Hiatal hernia is something completely different...

Hiatal hernia is something completely different than an abdominal/inguinal hernia. I would get to the doctor as soon as possible just on the chance that it is appendicitis. You really don’t want...
Forum: Touring
09-13-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,483
Posted By professorbob

Niel, I want so much to click “like”!

Niel, I want so much to click “like”!
Forum: Touring
03-17-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,086
Posted By professorbob

A 520 is a one of the most respected dedicated...

A 520 is a one of the most respected dedicated tourers
anywhere. Fact.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-16, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,400
Posted By professorbob

Also, think about this... I've played golf with...

Also, think about this... I've played golf with people who are old enough to not be able to walk the course, yet every ball they hit goes 150 yards, straight as an arrow and they hit in the low 70's.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,400
Posted By professorbob

My guess is the 40lbs. I'm 57 and 250. My...

My guess is the 40lbs. I'm 57 and 250. My cruising speed on flat terrain is the same as it was 20 years ago when I weighed 50lbs. less. At that point, I quit smoking, gained the 50 lbs that I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,865
Posted By professorbob

Have some custom wheels built by someone who...

Have some custom wheels built by someone who knows what they're doing. I've got Mavic Open Pros with 105 hubs 32f/36r that have given me zero problems. They're light and strong.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,753
Posted By professorbob

Synapse in your situation. The CAAD 10 is light,...

Synapse in your situation. The CAAD 10 is light, stiff, and fast. Look at the word stiff. Racers like them because they respond very quickly under almost any racing conditions. However, there are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By professorbob

Every reputable company makes good bikes. Go out...

Every reputable company makes good bikes. Go out and ride several-you'll feel the difference. Pick the one you like best.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By professorbob

Whatever you do, get handmade. They'll be...

Whatever you do, get handmade. They'll be considerably stronger than most any machine made wheel.
Forum: Touring
01-29-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,020
Posted By professorbob

We rode it on a tandem from Mt. Laurier back to...

We rode it on a tandem from Mt. Laurier back to St. Jerome. Parked the car in the lot, took the bus/van and stayed in small hotels. Did it over 4 very nice days (one of rain) We used 32mm cyclo...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-15, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,013
Posted By professorbob

I've used cyclocross tires on my Santana Arriva...

I've used cyclocross tires on my Santana Arriva while riding on hardpack. It has V brakes and drop bars. I'm sure there are many other tandems that you can do this with.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,803
Posted By professorbob

We've got a Santana with the stock Avid V brakes....

We've got a Santana with the stock Avid V brakes. Never had an issue with them except on one ride where there were several steep 1/2 mile downhills, all with stop signs at the bottoms. Despite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-15, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,915
Posted By professorbob

Our local Rail Trail was proposed to cut through...

Our local Rail Trail was proposed to cut through some farmland, and then ended up going around the edge of it as opposed to straight through. A good compromise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 28,052
Posted By professorbob

Good answers everyone. I know that my max is...

Good answers everyone. I know that my max is higher than my theoretical max because I go above it fairly often-mostly on climbs. I don't have any heart disease, so I'm going to "choose" not to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,225
Posted By professorbob

I was seriously considering a Gunnar Sport before...

I was seriously considering a Gunnar Sport before coming across a very nice used Bianchi frame that I'm building up now. If the Bianchi doesn't work out, chances are good that I'll transfer the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 92,541
Posted By professorbob

What do I look like? Ummm... Shrek. Both...

What do I look like? Ummm... Shrek. Both before and after riding.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-15, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By professorbob

We'll be up there (or is it down there?) in April...

We'll be up there (or is it down there?) in April with the tandem. I've wanted to bike there for years and this year we've decided to do it. Oh and if you're looking to get rid of those scallops,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-15, 09:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 28,052
Posted By professorbob

And to any of you out there who has been able to...

And to any of you out there who has been able to quit smoking, my hat's off to you. I now how difficult it can be!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 28,052
Posted By professorbob

I'm really glad you posted this as I think about...

I'm really glad you posted this as I think about the same thing quite often when I ride. My theoretical max HR is 165. I know that I've had it up to 180, from taking my pulse at the top of a long...
Forum: Touring
01-10-15, 09:22 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,966
Posted By professorbob

My wife and I didn't get a chance to do anything...

My wife and I didn't get a chance to do anything special for our 20th anniversary, so for our 21st, we'll do a self guided semi supported (they give you a map and carry the bags) tour of the Loire...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-05-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,933
Posted By professorbob

Very informative. Thanks!

Very informative. Thanks!
Forum: Framebuilders
01-05-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,933
Posted By professorbob

True Temper OS2 vs OX Platinum

I think I'm going to order a new steel custom bike and have narrowed it down to a few builders. I want a sport/tour type frame and the ones I've come up with are built by Independent Fabrication,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-05-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 708
Posted By professorbob

moved post

moved post
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,926
Posted By professorbob

I think it's clear that the bolt came loose and...

I think it's clear that the bolt came loose and fell off. Same thing happened to me on the granny ring on my tandem. Btw, there was no squeaking to announce the failure. So now I just check the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By professorbob

Thanks everyone! I've emailed them with all my...

Thanks everyone! I've emailed them with all my questions, so I'm hoping that I'll hear back soon.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-01-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,656
Posted By professorbob

There are many very experienced members in this...

There are many very experienced members in this group and they'll pipe up when you've got some specific questions. Welcome to the group!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By professorbob

Marinoni bicycles

Can anyone tell me anything about Marinoni bicycles? They're a builder in Quebec, CA that makes frames and complete bikes. I clicked on the "Contact Us" link on their website and it was dead. ...
Forum: Touring
11-03-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,290
Posted By professorbob

Very enjoyable video! My hat is off to you!

Very enjoyable video! My hat is off to you!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,649
Posted By professorbob

Jiggle... I was surprised myself. To be honest,...

Jiggle... I was surprised myself. To be honest, I'd rather have a just a new fork as despite the System 6 cosmetic issues, I really like the bike. My son has a CAAD9, which I took for a short ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-14, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,649
Posted By professorbob

Here's the latest on my new frameset. They sent...

Here's the latest on my new frameset. They sent a frame and forgot to include a fork with it. Back it went to CDale. I got a call a week later saying that my new frame just came it and it looked...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,649
Posted By professorbob

Yet another System Six thread

I don't know how many Cannondale System Six bikes are still on the road but I do have a couple of comments/questions about the bike. There has been a lot of talk about the joints where the carbon...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,427
Posted By professorbob

Go to to a bike shop. They'll probably have a...

Go to to a bike shop. They'll probably have a spoke calculator program where they plug in your hub and rim and it will tell you the size spokes you need.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,291
Posted By professorbob

The rail trail on PEI goes the entire width of...

The rail trail on PEI goes the entire width of the island. I think it's called the confederation trail. If you Google it you'll find good maps. Block Island is quite beautiful. Getting off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-10-14, 08:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,078
Posted By professorbob

I didn't read all the answers so I don't know if...

I didn't read all the answers so I don't know if this got suggested. Try using skimmed evaporated milk instead of cream in your next soup. It won't be exactly the same, but it will be very good.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By professorbob

Just ride the bike as is until you completely...

Just ride the bike as is until you completely wear it out. Then decide whether to rebuild it or replace it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,117
Posted By professorbob

Most of the ideas I have in mind have been...

Most of the ideas I have in mind have been mentioned. I will reiterate that although beautiful and great to bike in, it can be difficult to find places to stay in the Finger Lakes of New York. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-14, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By professorbob

I'm in CT. There are a couple of small areas of...

I'm in CT. There are a couple of small areas of surface rust and a couple of dings to be dealt with. So I'm thinking a sandblasting and minor body work due to it falling over and hitting a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-09-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By professorbob

Frame painting

Does anyone know of someone who does a good job at frame painting in the Northeast? I've got a steel tandem frame and would like to avoid the cost of shipping it to the manufacturer on the West...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-13, 06:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By professorbob

I put my son on the back as soon as he would fit....

I put my son on the back as soon as he would fit. We had some fantastic rides! It's such a great experience!
Forum: Northeast
11-17-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,237
Posted By professorbob

What I'm waiting for is the Lamoille Valley Rail...

What I'm waiting for is the Lamoille Valley Rail trail, which when finished will go from St. Johnsbury, VT to lake Champlain. There are a few sections done, but I hope I live long enough to ride it...
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