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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,722
Posted By RamahX

If what you bought doesn't work try the "Italian...

If what you bought doesn't work try the "Italian Road Bike Mirror". From their website (Link)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,175
Posted By RamahX

OK, heres another angle - consider getting a good...

OK, heres another angle - consider getting a good road bike, and set it up to ride "French" Style. I'm 50, 6'0" 195lbs - and used to ride somewhat more aggressive bikes. Now I ride a Lemond Steel 59...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,703
Posted By RamahX

this +1 :thumb:

this +1 :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,285
Posted By RamahX

...also, am I the only one who hears AeroSmith's...

...also, am I the only one who hears AeroSmith's "Train kept a rollin" in my head whilst locked in pedaling on a good long haul?
:speedy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,285
Posted By RamahX

NEVER, EVER start out with your teenage daughters...

NEVER, EVER start out with your teenage daughters present on the driveway... because, in front of them, YOU WILL FALL :) It's the unmutable law of nature. That was 10 years ago...

Now 50, coming...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,648
Posted By RamahX

Pipe dream - use GI Bill and go full time to Park...

Pipe dream - use GI Bill and go full time to Park Bike School, come back and open bike shop tailered to the +50 crowd to capitalize on this :)

Only reason I'm not is GI Bill won't pay room and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,891
Posted By RamahX

I'm in it to get rid of my extra stomach's...

I'm in it to get rid of my extra stomach's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,834
Posted By RamahX

At least we are not young and look like the...

At least we are not young and look like the dreaded Norwegian Cycling Team... (ewwwwwww)
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,319
Posted By RamahX

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,834
Posted By RamahX

Question, does being in the +50 crowd...

Question, does being in the +50 crowd automatically make you a "Fred"?

:speedy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,834
Posted By RamahX

Me, my extra stomachs, and my 'Lectric Lites :)

Me, my extra stomachs, and my 'Lectric Lites :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Thanks jon c. - I forgot to update that I'm...

Thanks jon c. - I forgot to update that I'm riding anyway, 16 and 13 miles last few days, and I'm astounded at the friendliness and cooperation I'm experiencing up here in Dahlonega as compared to 10...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

As far as me being an athlete, as their Chief the...

As far as me being an athlete, as their Chief the men and women who worked for me in the CG got me into road cycling...

-then, when I retired, they gave me a plaque engraved:

"I Must Hasten to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Athlete... me? ...no, I don't think so... ...

Athlete... me? ...no, I don't think so...


Not an Athlete, I'm a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Coast Guard (ret) and not.one.single.junior.officer will tell you we are decent people...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,415
Posted By RamahX

USCG Island Class PB. 110'. We had just...

USCG Island Class PB. 110'. We had just commissioned her in NOLA and transited the Canal on up to Alaska.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,415
Posted By RamahX

Group rides in downtown Philadelphia were INSANE....

Group rides in downtown Philadelphia were INSANE.

Mountain Biking on Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Some of the most fun was actually when the crew of my Patrol Boat and I rented mopeds on Grand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 15,956
Posted By RamahX

Is that a Donk? :roflmao2:

Is that a Donk? :roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,569
Posted By RamahX

If PPI's impair absorption of B12 would taking...

If PPI's impair absorption of B12 would taking oral supplements not work? Also, how common are Vitamin D deficiencies?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,842
Posted By RamahX

But it sure is some cool stuff... don't forget...

But it sure is some cool stuff... don't forget oldschool Shimano Ultegra 600EX Arabesque - or! - SunTour Superbe Pro gold! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,842
Posted By RamahX

If your going old school down tube, just haul off...

If your going old school down tube, just haul off and convert the bike to Campy Nuevo Record - "the good stuff" :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,842
Posted By RamahX

or... I found this - 2001 LeMond Zurich...

or... I found this - 2001 LeMond Zurich (https://athensga.craigslist.org/bik/4479442286.html) on CL. Buy that bike - he was asking $500, now he's down to $400, prolly take $350, and take the whole...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,842
Posted By RamahX

That Soma frameset is nice. If your gonna invest...

That Soma frameset is nice. If your gonna invest in a nice frame like that, which is supposed to be a really smooth frame to sail on, I'd look at going ALL 105 just to eliminate the guesswork. Plus,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By RamahX

^ that :) Add the paniers and stuff! Admit it,...

^ that :) Add the paniers and stuff! Admit it, those type of bikes are cool :) You've always secretly wanted one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,569
Posted By RamahX

I'm wondering the same. As +50 peeps I imagine...

I'm wondering the same. As +50 peeps I imagine many of us are on reflux, cholesterol and blood pressure lowering meds, and maybe even struggling with mood issues.

One HAS to wonder what this does...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 07:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Dave, you are SUCH the English Professor :)

Dave, you are SUCH the English Professor :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 12,026
Posted By RamahX

I've ridden the MUPS of Philadelphia and...

I've ridden the MUPS of Philadelphia and Delaware. Have not ridden any MUPS here in GA, but a close friend just rode a 'famous' one and reported on FB he wanted to "kill peeps" :) I can attest, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,933
Posted By RamahX

- oh, don't forget, if your using points at...

- oh, don't forget, if your using points at Performance, their clearance racks should be full of winter riding gear. If not, find an Izumi outlet, I know they are swimming in clearance winter gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,933
Posted By RamahX

Thats a handsome bike and well equiped! ...

Thats a handsome bike and well equiped!

With my limited experience I don't see the reason you need to upgrade to Ultegra, your 105 set is a great gruppo and I'd ride that wheelset until you kill...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

well, I'm NOT paranoid if THEY are really after...

well, I'm NOT paranoid if THEY are really after me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

jppe, yes. Was planning to go see what Neels Gap...

jppe, yes. Was planning to go see what Neels Gap is all about, heard it was the rookie Gap. Thinking of at least the Valley Ride, but prefer to get in enough shape for the 3 Gap. Just need to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

That picked me up. I guess after 3 years of...

That picked me up. I guess after 3 years of unemployment (retired Military but still want to work, but can't get an interview...) I've become a news junky. Got the bike to get out of that, and fell...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,342
Posted By RamahX

^ I like the hat. I've started wearing "Driving...

^ I like the hat. I've started wearing "Driving Caps" now.

Congrats and like macjager said, spoil her. I have a 3yo granddaughter and spoil her rotten. I let her get away with things her momma...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Maybe I should just stop reading these, but am I...

Maybe I should just stop reading these, but am I the only +50 who may be getting cold feet as a roadie?
Sandy Springs fistfight: a cyclist bites back | www.ajc.com...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,342
Posted By RamahX

It MUST have big @$$ baskets and a friction...

It MUST have big @$$ baskets and a friction powered low lumen light. Three speeds. No fancy schmancy Campy gear for you anymore, even if it's "vinty". NO helmet, wear sandals, burn all your spandex,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,306
Posted By RamahX

Confused... you mean someone in a group ride...

Confused... you mean someone in a group ride verbally communicated they wanted to punch you? OP needs to chime in and clarify...

:popcorn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,697
Posted By RamahX

Everything above - use the bucket/sink method,...

Everything above - use the bucket/sink method, and in this case mark the leak in the tube if you find its not the valve, then try to correlate that to where it contacted the tire and look closely at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,064
Posted By RamahX

BOTH of you should go to see the counselor...

BOTH of you should go to see the counselor together BEFORE you ride again...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,532
Posted By RamahX

You inspired me to haul off and plan for the Six...

You inspired me to haul off and plan for the Six Gaps Century this September - maybe - but I'm coming off of 5 years of sedentary living :( not sure if I'll do the Century, the half, or the Valley...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Cagers must be an old school term, because I got...

Cagers must be an old school term, because I got it from cycling news boards of yesteryorn. I think its very apt and a little funny if some of them were not so deadly. It refers to drivers who HATE...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

2001 Lemond Buenos Aires. Feels like I'm sailing....

2001 Lemond Buenos Aires. Feels like I'm sailing.

Seat is higher than picture, but not riding aggressively anymore all wadded up like I used to. It's a 59, prolly too big for me at 6'0' but every...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,898
Posted By RamahX

(all this talk of 'toe outs', frogs, birds, and...

(all this talk of 'toe outs', frogs, birds, and bees is gonna get us banned) :speedy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,413
Posted By RamahX

This +1 I had a friend who was an anabolic,...

This +1

I had a friend who was an anabolic, but he went to meetings and is sober now :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By RamahX

I've bought off Craigslist several times. You...

I've bought off Craigslist several times. You have to really know what your looking for and know the differing levels of components. Bikepedia is your friend as sometimes 'that bike' is listed by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,599
Posted By RamahX

Somber...

Just getting back into cycling, have been an avid roadie before, and went full bore again - Lemond/105 bike, full kit, clipless pedals etc.

The news is whats bugging me.

Here in Atlanta we...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,666
Posted By RamahX

Maybe I'm missing something too but for the life...

Maybe I'm missing something too but for the life of me I'm trying to figure out your reasoning of taking the whole lane in the first place like you did. I always stay right. It's not a who's right,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,909
Posted By RamahX

It doesn't matter what the cyclist did. The...

It doesn't matter what the cyclist did. The driver here is completely at fault for willfully running down a cyclist and NOTHING SAID VERBALLY justifies his actions AT ALL. I live in the metro Atlanta...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-14, 07:09 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,898
Posted By RamahX

Some of you guys are such 'Fred's'... You...

Some of you guys are such 'Fred's'...

You know, I think they make Birkenstock's with SPD 'cleets'... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,382
Posted By RamahX

I've been thru this dilimna - 58 or 60? Every...

I've been thru this dilimna - 58 or 60? Every time I've been back to a 58 I felt cramped, but the online calculators said thats what I am... I had a 60 and felt great after dialing in everything. Now...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-14, 02:16 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,590
Posted By RamahX

'01 Buenos Aires, smooth sailing machine, I love...

'01 Buenos Aires, smooth sailing machine, I love this bike :)

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