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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By ed strodtman

Here's another vote for the Panaracer Pasela...

Here's another vote for the Panaracer Pasela Tourgards. They roll pretty well and have a minimum of flats. The price is right, too, Harris Cyclery has them for about $30.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By ed strodtman

Nice bike. I agree that most components are ideal...

Nice bike. I agree that most components are ideal except for those handlebars. I have 46s on mine. Still, that's a great ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 44,291
Posted By ed strodtman

I'm a fifty+ Clydesdale and run 35s on my Lemond...

I'm a fifty+ Clydesdale and run 35s on my Lemond Poprad. Are they fast? Probably not, but with my bad back I'm more concerned with ride characteristics. I ride on a lot of rough cheap seal and some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,145
Posted By ed strodtman

My choices for controversial subjects...

My choice for no. 1 controversial thread would be helmets by a big margin. Bike lanes also cause some controversy, especially if you are conversing with John Forester. Chain lube threads can also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,859
Posted By ed strodtman

I agree, discussing chain lubes really can open a...

I agree, discussing chain lubes really can open a can of worms. I've never used Rock and Roll or Chain-L but have tried Tri-Flow, Pedro's, White Lightning, Prolink, and one or two others whose names...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,276
Posted By ed strodtman

+1 on a stronger wheel set. I bought a Lemond...

+1 on a stronger wheel set. I bought a Lemond Poprad cyclocross bike for riding on pavement, rail trails, and the gravel roads around here and began breaking spokes after about a year. I bought a set...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-11, 03:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,003
Posted By ed strodtman

I'm with Seve, that link looks bent and should be...

I'm with Seve, that link looks bent and should be replaced lest it leave you stranded on the road somewhere.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-11, 01:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,897
Posted By ed strodtman

I have a Wrench Force repair stand

It cost about $200 but I have had it for ten years and it is as good as new. Folds up nice and tight, allows you to rotate the bike in any direction, and has a great clamp design. I recommend it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 620
Posted By ed strodtman

Bicycling, Bicycle Times, and Road Bike Action....

Bicycling, Bicycle Times, and Road Bike Action. I'm a ***** for street bicycle magazines.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By ed strodtman

I use Bag Balm, which is widely available here in...

I use Bag Balm, which is widely available here in the midwest. It is used for preventing chafing to the udders and teats on cows. It's kind of messy but sure does the trick. It does take the regular...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,543
Posted By ed strodtman

Whoops! Forgot to mention my CO2 inflater, which...

Whoops! Forgot to mention my CO2 inflater, which I carry along with several cartridges. I've also carried a full-sized frame pump in the past, a Zefal HPx. It was bulky but did a great job of filling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,399
Posted By ed strodtman

This is an interesting discussion for me because...

This is an interesting discussion for me because I have been a motorcyclist for 38 years, long before I got on a bicycle. I have run into prejudice from my fellow bikers, two who are among my best...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,543
Posted By ed strodtman

I have a "Little Joe" saddlebag that I got from...

I have a "Little Joe" saddlebag that I got from Rivendell years ago. In it I carry a spare tube, patch kit, tire irons, multi-tool and whatever I'm bringing along for food if it's a long ride. In my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,247
Posted By ed strodtman

I'm a 59 year old 250# Clyde cyclist and if...

I'm a 59 year old 250# Clyde cyclist and if anyone is offended by me wearing Lycra riding shorts and a jersey they can look the other way. I'm a lot more concerned about my comfort than I am about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By ed strodtman

Any Katy Trail riders here?

The Katy Trail is Missouri's longest rails-to-trails path and it stretches nearly all the way across the state east to west. It's well maintained and had a bed of small chat that is easy to ride on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,220
Posted By ed strodtman

I picked "smell the roses alone" (which is the...

I picked "smell the roses alone" (which is the vast majority of my riding) and slow group rides (I do a charity ride every now and then). I live in a rural area and basically have no one to ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,551
Posted By ed strodtman

My job requires a LOT of walking. I also do some...

My job requires a LOT of walking. I also do some abdominal work and sometimes a few pushups. I've got some dumbbells here but seldom use them since my back operation. Other than that, I follow the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,309
Posted By ed strodtman

I use WD-40, Simple Green, or diesel fuel to...

I use WD-40, Simple Green, or diesel fuel to clean the chain while it's on the bike. I then wipe the links off with an old rag and sometimes blow them off with air afterwards. Then I lube the chain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,565
Posted By ed strodtman

I'm running an 11-28 8spd. on the rear of my...

I'm running an 11-28 8spd. on the rear of my Lemond Poprad and that 28 cog is often a lifesaver on the steeps. The 11 is nice for spinning downhills but you can usually get just as much speed by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By ed strodtman

DBarkerTarmac, we're kind of in a similar boat,...

DBarkerTarmac, we're kind of in a similar boat, except my trouble is arthritis and severe back problems. I'm just getting back into riding and five miles is a LONG way to me, even on flat roads. I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,692
Posted By ed strodtman

I use a Crank Brothers Power Pump, one of the...

I use a Crank Brothers Power Pump, one of the smallest mini-pumps on the market. I can usually get one of my 700X35s up to a rideable pressure in around five minutes of admittedly hard pumping. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,362
Posted By ed strodtman

On a road bike, I like regular bike shorts, the...

On a road bike, I like regular bike shorts, the baggy type just don't seem as comfortable. As far as people looking at you funny, that comes with riding a bicycle. Dress for the ride, not for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,087
Posted By ed strodtman

+100. I've never had a lot of confidence in those...

+100. I've never had a lot of confidence in those little CO2 cartridges. If you don't want to carry the weight of a full size frame pump, I've had pretty good luck with my Crank Brothers Power Pump...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By ed strodtman

I'm a 250# Clyde and have a set of 36 spoke-3X...

I'm a 250# Clyde and have a set of 36 spoke-3X wheels with Ultegra hubs and Mavic CXP-33 rims. They were built for me by Colorado Cyclist and in five years I have yet to lay a spoke wrench on them....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,106
Posted By ed strodtman

I ride a Brooks B-17 on my Lemond and have had...

I ride a Brooks B-17 on my Lemond and have had really good luck with it. I treated it with some Proofhide when I bought it and have been in the rain several times with no problems. One of those...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 505
Posted By ed strodtman

After several years of running clipless pedals,...

After several years of running clipless pedals, I'm going back to flat MKS touring pedals and sneakers. The reason? I like a shoe I can walk in just as well as I can cycle in. My clipless pedals...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 01:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,692
Posted By ed strodtman

I like Gatorade, either the original version in...

I like Gatorade, either the original version in Lemon-Lime or Cool Blue, or the G2 in Blueberry-Pomegranate. If I could only have one, it would probably be the G2.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-11, 04:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,187
Posted By ed strodtman

I've also been very happy with my Brooks B-17....

I've also been very happy with my Brooks B-17. Not only is it comfortable, I think it's the best looking saddle on the market. I have the deluxe model in honey brown that I got before their big...
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,305
Posted By ed strodtman

I also have a pair of these that I use with my...

I also have a pair of these that I use with my MUSA shorts and the combination works well. I'm a Clyde and don't feel comfortable wearing lycra out in public without something to cover it.
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,124
Posted By ed strodtman

I got caught out in a MO toad-strangler rainstorm...

I got caught out in a MO toad-strangler rainstorm a few years ago and feared the worst for my Brooks. Amazingly enough, it survived the storm without the tensioner bolt needing to be touched. One...
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,221
Posted By ed strodtman

They are no longer available, but I had very good...

They are no longer available, but I had very good luck with the Avocet Cross IIs. They held very well in gravel and dirt roads (as long as they weren't muddy) yet still seemed to be fairly fast...
Forum: Touring
07-28-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,709
Posted By ed strodtman

Flat pedals?

Does anyone here besides me use flat pedals on their bike? I like it because I am free to use whatever shoe I choose, making for easier walking off the bike. I used clipless for a long time but after...
Forum: Touring
07-28-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By ed strodtman

Bananas work for me

They have a lot of potassium in them, which helps avoid muscle cramps. I also make sandwiches by going to the deli and getting some meat and cheese, then rolling them up together (no bread). Plenty...
Forum: Touring
07-28-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,950
Posted By ed strodtman

I also wonder about your choice of high gears but...

I also wonder about your choice of high gears but I don't know how good a rider you are, either. 116 inches is tall in anyone's book. On my own bike, I use a 46 tooth top gear with and 11-28...
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