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10-25-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,040,434
Posted By dachshund

Wow! That's really beautiful. What's this about...

Wow! That's really beautiful. What's this about airless tires? And the 3D print comment? Would you mind elaborating?
09-05-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By dachshund

I really appreciate the comments. I haven't been...

I really appreciate the comments. I haven't been tracking my water intake very well, so I'll start here. If it persists I'll see my doctor. Thanks again!
09-04-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By dachshund

Odd fatigue response: falling asleep on the bike

This has happened to me more than once, and I’m really curious what’s going on. We have a mountain nearby, Mount Diablo in California, that I often use for my hard ride of the week. It’s 4000 ft at...
09-04-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,258
Posted By dachshund

Unfortunately some drivers won't cross the double...

Unfortunately some drivers won't cross the double yellow line, period. In my experience this means cars will come closer to riders. Probably the best strategy is to force the issue and take the lane...
08-22-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,318
Posted By dachshund

The best advice I've gotten here is that the bike...

The best advice I've gotten here is that the bike should feel right as is, 'off the shelf'. If it feels stretched out in terms of reach, keep shopping.

Good luck and let us know how it goes....
08-15-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
Posted By dachshund

For what it's worth my partner has had RA for...

For what it's worth my partner has had RA for over ten years and she's been doing Humira injections most of that time. It has eliminated most of her symptoms. She's a swimmer, and yep, better to keep...
08-11-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
Posted By dachshund

I'm 60 and have osteoarthritis. From what I...

I'm 60 and have osteoarthritis. From what I understand the main cause is heredity, specifically inheriting bad cartilage. My mom could barely move her hands in her last 10 years, so there it is for...
08-11-16, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,240
Posted By dachshund

Well I enjoyed reading through it. This one was...

Well I enjoyed reading through it. This one was new to me,
"The circular motion of cycling is a great way of doing exercise without damaging them as the cartilage gets worked but the energy is...
08-11-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,336
Posted By dachshund

Yike! Sorry to hear about this, but thanks for...

Yike! Sorry to hear about this, but thanks for the warning.
08-03-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,238
Posted By dachshund

Yes, a crown attached to a retainer that snaps in...

Yes, a crown attached to a retainer that snaps in place.

A small percentage of patients have complications, according to my dentist. Mine caused a root canal in the tooth next to it, and some gum...
07-28-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,098
Posted By dachshund

Camelbak, Garmin with heart rate monitor, Take a...

Camelbak, Garmin with heart rate monitor, Take a Look mirror on my glasses, a bell.
Not an accessory per se but custom built wheels are awfully nice.
07-28-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,376
Posted By dachshund

I'm a woman around your age. One issue in a bike...

I'm a woman around your age. One issue in a bike fit that affects women is the "reach", where a frame that doesn't fit will make you feel stretched out too much in the arms and shoulders. If you have...
07-20-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,631
Posted By dachshund

Custom here. I love these wheels! Velocity...

Custom here. I love these wheels!
Velocity AeroHead
White Industries H2
Sapim CX-Ray
07-12-16, 06:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,196
Posted By dachshund

I feel the same. I'm gradually crossing routes...

I feel the same. I'm gradually crossing routes off my list because of driver behavior. It's too bad the rural areas attract people who dislike cyclists, or maybe the isolation makes them feel it's OK...
07-06-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,302
Posted By dachshund

My mom had a terminal lung condition, and my dad...

My mom had a terminal lung condition, and my dad was her primary care giver when she went into decline in her last year. Their doctor offered to order hospice care, and for some reason they refused...
07-01-16, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,473
Posted By dachshund

Are there any Specialized bikes in the area? I...

Are there any Specialized bikes in the area? I bought a Ruby recently and its reach was good enough to feel good, and after riding it a few times I had them swap a shorter stem. The bike that I...
06-28-16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 35,014
Posted By dachshund

^^Beautiful! I love Calaveras, one of my favorite...

^^Beautiful! I love Calaveras, one of my favorite rides.
06-27-16, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 659,909
Posted By dachshund

I know this was posted a while ago, but I'd like...

I know this was posted a while ago, but I'd like to say that going from the couch to 50 miles in the Oakland hills is really something! Congratulations! Ever venture out to Mount Diablo? That's my...
06-27-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By dachshund

Our youngest grandkids turn 17 this month...

Our youngest grandkids turn 17 this month (twins). In other news, I made it farther up our local mountain on my bike yesterday, so in my mind it balanced out.
06-24-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 606
Views: 43,312
Posted By dachshund

Just my opinion but the yellow background for...

Just my opinion but the yellow background for posts is pretty distracting. On a Mac there are already lines drawn around the post, so the extra color doesn't seem to be necessary.

On my iPad...
06-17-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,235
Posted By dachshund

More convenient to do it yourself. And more...

More convenient to do it yourself. And more satisfying!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By dachshund

I just finished shopping for a bike, and I'm a...

I just finished shopping for a bike, and I'm a 5'3 tall woman. I didn't notice any WSD bikes in girly colors, so I think the manufacturers have gotten the hint. I've heard the comments that it's just...
06-15-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,601
Posted By dachshund

Me too. One time I was driving home, slowly...

Me too. One time I was driving home, slowly coming up to the turn to my street, which is tree lined. It was late afternoon, still very light out. I suddenly realized there was a cyclist coming...
06-14-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By dachshund

Ah - I didn't realize Shimano had a trim feature....

Ah - I didn't realize Shimano had a trim feature. I had the LBS look at it last night and the mechanic believes everything's working fine. I'll take it out later today and check it out. On my triple,...
06-13-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By dachshund

chain wrap with the 105 compact double

I just bought a new road bike with a 105 groupset, the standard 11-32 and 50/34. I’m used to a triple, which my older bike has. When I’m in the middle ring of that bike I can use every one of the...
06-13-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,865
Posted By dachshund

All of the above. It's definitely a fitness...

All of the above. It's definitely a fitness activity when I ride hills. But the scenery is gorgeous, and being out in the wild is exhilarating. I will race to keep up with faster riders, so there's...
06-12-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,686
Posted By dachshund

I just shopped for and bought my second bike. I...

I just shopped for and bought my second bike. I have a road bike that I love, so I thought a hybrid was in order - second bike is for running errands and light riding. The choices available now are...
06-10-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,615
Posted By dachshund

Biker395, thanks for the story and great...

Biker395, thanks for the story and great pictures! I've vacationed there a few times and every time we drive through I think it must be great to ride. Someday! Anyway, I love your pictures. Glad you...
06-08-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,470
Posted By dachshund

I got a Townie 21D to have something to ride...

I got a Townie 21D to have something to ride after a knee surgery. We have just enough hills that it was worth it to have the gears, especially since I was out of shape. The flat foot feature...
06-06-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By dachshund

Looking at Specialized and considering carbon

I’m about to start shopping for a lightweight hybrid. I have a titanium road bike that I use for long rides, and it's very light. I had a Trek FX 7.4 for a while, but I just never felt great riding...
06-06-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,106
Posted By dachshund

I say go look at road bikes! I'm actually doing...

I say go look at road bikes! I'm actually doing the opposite, I'm looking for a good hybrid so I can do errands without having to leave my nice road bike locked up. But yeah, good for you! Go for it!...
06-03-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,956
Posted By dachshund

Heat sickness is pretty serious. When I had it,...

Heat sickness is pretty serious. When I had it, the first think I noticed was no sweat on my arms. I started a little headache. This was half-way through a century, and I was almost at the lunch rest...
06-02-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 511,057
Posted By dachshund

Hi. I’m a 60 year old female rider in the Bay...

Hi. I’m a 60 year old female rider in the Bay Area, California.

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
Several years ago I had a custom Seven road bike built for me. I love this bike! It’s...
06-02-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,956
Posted By dachshund

A friend of mine lives in Tempe and told me...

A friend of mine lives in Tempe and told me stories about the soft rubber parts of his car melting in the heat out there. I know "it's a dry heat" and you can adapt, but I can't imagine even walking...
06-02-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,657
Posted By dachshund

The roads are pretty badly trashed in the rural...

The roads are pretty badly trashed in the rural hilly areas in northern California. So it's descending a steep grade with potholes and junk in the road. At the time I had a hard time getting the...
06-02-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,657
Posted By dachshund

In the past I've stopped doing certain routes...

In the past I've stopped doing certain routes after having too many close calls with cars. I'm 60 now, and I'm gradually crossing some rides off my list because I don't like the car traffic. Ditto...
05-24-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
Posted By dachshund

I saw that the other night, it's hysterical....

I saw that the other night, it's hysterical. Sadly, that would be me if I ever put my bike on top of my car. A test of short-term memory that I would fail! (I'm glad my bike fits inside my Prius.)
05-23-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,415
Posted By dachshund

Ahhh - I've found my peeps!

Ahhh - I've found my peeps!
05-21-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,957
Posted By dachshund

Sorry, no, orange is faster.

Sorry, no, orange is faster.
05-21-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,435
Posted By dachshund

A friend of mine hit a pothole on a descent and...

A friend of mine hit a pothole on a descent and flipped over the bars. We found her lying on the pavement. She was out cold, helmet was cracked, definite head injury. That was years ago and she never...
05-21-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,571
Posted By dachshund

My partner has a Forester and loves the car. I...

My partner has a Forester and loves the car. I have a Prius and my bike fits in the hatchback, whole. But then I'm only 5'3. :-)
05-07-16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,672
Posted By dachshund

I've had osteoarthritis for years. It's gotten...

I've had osteoarthritis for years. It's gotten worse lately so I saw an arthritis specialist. She did some ultrasound to show that bone spurs were causing my hand pain. Osteoarthritis causes bone...
04-30-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,628
Posted By dachshund

Great news!! Congratulations!

Great news!! Congratulations!
04-29-16, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,628
Posted By dachshund

I have arthritis and it creates bone spurs. At...

I have arthritis and it creates bone spurs. At 58, after riding most of my life, my left knee would swell and hurt after any activity. I had worn away the cartilege, and my ACL was shot as well. I...
04-21-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,323
Posted By dachshund

I admit I've felt a tiny bit jealous of people...

I admit I've felt a tiny bit jealous of people who own something flashy that I've secretly wanted but can't justify buying. But I wouldn't judge the rider. Along with the idea that riding a bike is...
04-01-16, 02:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,418
Posted By dachshund

I have just two, my custom-made, lightweight...

I have just two, my custom-made, lightweight titanium road bike, and a cruiser for doing errands. The garage has room for two bikes comfortably, so that's the limit.

I bought the cruiser to...
03-25-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,307
Posted By dachshund

I use my Garmin on my road bike. I'm starting to...

I use my Garmin on my road bike. I'm starting to ride steeper hills right now, and I like knowing my heart rate and the % grade. It keeps me from getting into the heart attack zone.

I have a...
02-16-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,208
Posted By dachshund

I've been on the low carb high fat diet for a...

I've been on the low carb high fat diet for a year and a half. I'm a 60 year old woman, and I did this to to keep weight off. My situation may not help anyone else, but the attraction was to eat well...
02-15-16, 10:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,609
Posted By dachshund

Good advice there. I prefer flat pedals, and...

Good advice there.

I prefer flat pedals, and use them with the half-toe-clip things sometimes.

Speedplay Frogs have no tension, they're the only thing I'll use IF I want clipless. You would...
09-12-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,782
Posted By dachshund

I guess so... different strokes and all that!

I guess so... different strokes and all that!
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