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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 835
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm in a similar situation... Nearly 50 year old...

I'm in a similar situation... Nearly 50 year old me is as fast as younger me, but that's largely due to my finally paying attention to proper nutrition, my position on the bike, off the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Wow... this is a bit of a surprise. When I think...

Wow... this is a bit of a surprise. When I think "power meter", I typically think "Stages". Now I'm somewhat glad I didn't buy a power meter from them as there won't be a path to getting it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 608
Posted By PoorInRichfield

OP... what do you weight? Wheels do have rider...

OP... what do you weight? Wheels do have rider weight limits, not sure if that applies in your case. If you're on the heavier end of the scale, you may consider looking for wheels with higher spoke...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 835
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter...

Too funny! I've opted to not get a power meter with this being one of those reasons. While I'm not disappointed with my riding capabilities at this time, I'm about to turn "the big five-oh" and I...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-24-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm a software engineer by trade, and I agree...

I'm a software engineer by trade, and I agree with previous posts suggesting you dump Norton if you're running Windows and are keeping-up with software updates (which Microsoft doesn't let you ignore...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-24-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,776
Posted By PoorInRichfield

When I bought my 1st gen Kickr and joined the...

When I bought my 1st gen Kickr and joined the Zwift beta back in 2015 (I think), my wallet sure hurt. In hindsight, that was the best investment I've made in my cycling fitness short of the bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While it seems to defy logic, the Panaracer...

While it seems to defy logic, the Panaracer Gravel King is available in 700x23C with brown sidewalls. Defies logic because I can't imagine riding any kind of gravel on a tire that narrow, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I agree that a lot of what we do in cycling seems...

I agree that a lot of what we do in cycling seems to be a fad, but I don't think that 100 PSI, pencil-thin tires were ever a good idea on real-life roads. (A velodrome is a different story.) IMHO,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm not sure those tires are still good? Tires...

I'm not sure those tires are still good? Tires "dry rot" over time and should not be used once that gets too bad. The photo of your tires indicates the tires are likely dry rotted as well.

As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Finding New 700x21C Gumwall Clincher Tires

Where can one purchase 700x21C gumwall clincher tires these days? (And hopefully for less than car tire costs.)

With my last retro bike build, I bought a pair of Michelin Dynamic Classic tires...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-14-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Frame Painting: Maximizing Adhesion & Durability

On my last custom frame paint project for a steal frame, I used a metal primer + color + 2k clear and let the paint dry for several days between each paint type (i.e., painted primer, let it dry for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-17-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,935
Posted By PoorInRichfield

OP... "Food for thought" regarding peanuts and...

OP... "Food for thought" regarding peanuts and peanut butter... Consider buying organic:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/269647-which-nuts-seeds-to-buy-organic/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,132
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Looks to be for real now... ...

Looks to be for real now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi14iEjG1yE
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,132
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That'd be sweet! All kidding aside, I'll admit...

That'd be sweet! All kidding aside, I'll admit that I like the idea of this charging box. Seems like it'd be a great idea for people who travel a lot with their bike, or for people like me that hate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,132
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Trek CHRGTime Charging Station... Is it a Thing?

I'm not sure that anyone actually needs this or not, but it is interesting and an convenient way to store and transport all the various electronic doo-dads that today's bikes have. What's odd is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy...

If you want a pair of shoes that you can't buy locally to try on, I recommend looking for online stores that offer free returns. Buy the shoes you want to try, return the ones that don't fit right. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,981
Posted By PoorInRichfield

At first glance I thought the post title was,...

At first glance I thought the post title was, "New Trek 'Madonna'" and I started feeling a little sick to my stomach. ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,105
Posted By PoorInRichfield

YouTuber GC Performance created the following...

YouTuber GC Performance created the following video showing the tool he uses for perfect brake hood alignment. Me likey...

https://youtu.be/o21g64Hg-8w?si=uwEIsIot7AT1z-0L&t=223
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By PoorInRichfield

While not popular among roadies, I switched to...

While not popular among roadies, I switched to SPD pedals on my road bike years ago and haven't looked back. I always hated walking like a duck when wearing Look-style SPD SL style cleats and shoes....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,672
Posted By PoorInRichfield

FYI... Butter (fat), especially from a grass fed...

FYI... Butter (fat), especially from a grass fed animal, is a superior and natural energy source, although not a "quick burn fuel" like toast (carbs) because fats take longer for the body to process....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,105
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Perfectly Symetrical Brake Lever Alignment... How?

Despite all the hubbub about the UCI planning to ban riders from having their brake hoods pointed inward (https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-to-ban-turned-in-brake-levers-in-2024/), I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,696
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111...

A little late for you, but the Shimano EW-WU111 part is a wireless Bluetooth module for Di2 11-speed. I have it installed so my Garmin head unit can connect to Di2 and display what gear I'm in and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,696
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Interesting thread. I've been tempted to...

Interesting thread. I've been tempted to "upgrade" my Ultegra Di2 from 11 to 12 speed, but I've found too many reasons not to... and battery life is now another reason not to.

I personally prefer...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-23-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Black Friday heads-up... Jet Black trainer...

Black Friday heads-up...

Jet Black trainer fan is on sale for $119 on Zwift.com (https://us.zwift.com/collections/holiday-gift-guide/products/jetblack-trainer-fan?variant=43911992705280).
Wahoo...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-21-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By PoorInRichfield

For mine, it was a very distinct plastic smell. ...

For mine, it was a very distinct plastic smell. Unfortunately, I'm getting used to buying products that smell when new, just like how a new car has that "new car smell" that goes away over time. ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-20-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The smell has dissipated... i.e., I no longer...

The smell has dissipated... i.e., I no longer smell the trainer after a long ride.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-14-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician nor an...

Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician nor an electrical engineer. ;)
I considered doing the same but heard from multiple sources that fan motors don't like being starved of electricity by an external...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-03-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Do you have a way to control it without getting...

Do you have a way to control it without getting off your bike? It doesn't appear as though that model has a remote.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-31-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Added Vacmaster AM201R fan to list... lowest...

Added Vacmaster AM201R fan to list... lowest price yet at $85.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,483
Posted By PoorInRichfield

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone...

To possibly add to the OP's disease, someone local to me just posted three Schwinn road bikes for sale in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area on Facebook Marketplace. :eek: Note this isn't my FB ad, I'm...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-17-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,704
Posted By PoorInRichfield

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and...

^ This! As long as your seat, bars, shifts, and pedals are similar to your actual non-trainer bike, your body won't know that the trainer bike is a piece of cheap junk. :p


The one thing about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,980
Posted By PoorInRichfield

For something like a pump that I may never...

For something like a pump that I may never actually use and will easily forget about until I need it, I prefer something completely manual and reliable that requires no batteries to charge. Chances...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-11-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Trainer Fans - 2023 Edition

It looks like there are finally some decent options for indoor trainer fans in 2023 with a remote control at somewhat reasonable prices. Up until now, I've been using a Tornado floor fan and I hate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,545
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I've been wearing the Lake MX242...

I've been wearing the Lake MX242 (https://www.lakecycling.com/products/mx-242) shoes all Summer long and while most of the shoe fits well, the toe cap is restrictively narrow on my size 48 shoes......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A company called Earpeace makes noise reducing...

A company called Earpeace makes noise reducing ear plugs for motorcyclists who undoubtedly have more issues with noise than bicyclists do.

https://www.earpeace.com/pages/earpeace-moto
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I finally remembered to try the Loop ear plugs...

I finally remembered to try the Loop ear plugs today instead of using the "Cat Ears" on my 70-mile ride today. As expected, the ear plugs certainly muted sounds, including wind noise, quite a bit. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Looks like the seat post is seized in on the...

Looks like the seat post is seized in on the 1987? Dumb question, but have you tried heating the seat tube and/or using PB Blaster?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,499
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not...

I'm also a hobbyist bike painter (definitely not a professional) and I think it's absolutely worth repainting an old bike... either as a restoration or perhaps get creative. My first restoration was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new...

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new 1988 Schwinn Circuit... $499.95 plus tax. Hence, a Tempo would've been considerably less. Hard to believe you could buy a Shimano 105 equipped road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By PoorInRichfield

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new...

A receipt on Facebook Marketplace for a brand new 1988 Schwinn Circuit... $499.95 plus tax....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That could be. The Evade does seem to ride...

That could be. The Evade does seem to ride higher on my head than my previous helmet, a Giro Synthe.

Let's go with this... Helps me justify the high price of the Evade brain bucket even more!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I will check those out! I think the Loop ear...

I will check those out! I think the Loop ear plugs are way overpriced, but they work, are very comfortable, and don't stick-out a mile from one's ears... so I guess they're worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest...

Truth! I'm a "car guy" as well with no interest in a convertible. Plenty of research done to show that extended trips with the top down at higher speeds can indeed cause damage to one's hearing. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 977
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Are Aero Helmets Louder? (Wind Noise)

TL;DR... Do any of you who wear an aero helmet notice an increase in wind noise over your non-aero helmet?

Earlier this year I purchased the Specialized S-Works Evade 3 helmet for reasons that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,189
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200......

I used to pressure wash my 1999 Trek 5200... until I blasted part of a decal off on the downtube. :eek: Unless it's a very low-pressure pressure washer, hand washing is likely a better option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,483
Posted By PoorInRichfield

Is the Circuit actually faster? "Feels faster"...

Is the Circuit actually faster? "Feels faster" can be misleading without data to verify.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,483
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I...

That is a lovely collection of Schwinns. :eek: I sure hope this post isn't a preview of my own future as I just finished the restoration of a 1987 Tempo and have a 1987 Super Sport in the works....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,851
Posted By PoorInRichfield

If it works for you, then it works. It's just a...

If it works for you, then it works. It's just a bit concerning to me as a nose-up saddle tilt can cause a host of other issues, especially since we all have some sensitive "parts" at the front of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,725
Posted By PoorInRichfield

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had...

I experienced the same as the OP and wish I had paid attention to on-the-bike nutrition sooner. For decades I'd ride with just plain water and maybe a Powerbar or two (yeah, back when Powerbar was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By PoorInRichfield

That's the saddle the bike came with "back in the...

That's the saddle the bike came with "back in the day". I agree that black looks odd and white would certainly look better, but that's what Schwinn pulled out of its parts bin. :D Now that I think...
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