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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,447
Posted By abramj

Went out for a little jaunt with some fellow...

Went out for a little jaunt with some fellow 50+ers Saturday. Counting my commute to meet and back home, I did 45 miles, averaged 15.2mph with 1835 feet of climbing. And I was the youngest and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,541
Posted By abramj

My 91 is the exact bike and in the correct...

My 91 is the exact bike and in the correct lighting, it might have a hint of blue :) , but there is a lot of color in the metal flake paint. But at a quick look, it's black.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,109
Posted By abramj

Had my first flat repair on the road a few weeks...

Had my first flat repair on the road a few weeks ago. According to Strava, it was right at 10 minutes. Pulled the wheel off (through axle and disk brakes), popped tire off without tools, found the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-19, 04:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,883
Posted By abramj

My Roubaix feels stiff. But I'm coming off riding...

My Roubaix feels stiff. But I'm coming off riding a Miyata steel frame that flexed a lot when I was sprinting. So it's in the eyes of the beholder. If my friend owned a Trek store, I would probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By abramj

Mine looks the same, I believe it's that way to...

Mine looks the same, I believe it's that way to help pick up the chain when shifting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-19, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,342
Posted By abramj

Loving my new ride. I've learned that sometimes...

Loving my new ride. I've learned that sometimes new things are better than old...... the Future Shock on the stem, and the modified seatpost are amazing at smooting out the rough spring roads in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,152
Posted By abramj

I'm gussing the finish is a clear coat, and you...

I'm gussing the finish is a clear coat, and you could simply mask it off and repaint, or possibly polish it out. But you would need to call/email the bike manufactuer service center to see what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By abramj

I don't think there is any issue specifically to...

I don't think there is any issue specifically to look for other than the possible breakdown of the plastic parts. Usually the main components are either metal, or shaded from the uv light, and I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By abramj

My big concern would be the possibility of a...

My big concern would be the possibility of a crack in the frame. But start with trying to single out the problem. Does it make sound when bouncing up and down on the pedals and NOT sitiing on seat?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By abramj

I helped a friend start riding just a few years...

I helped a friend start riding just a few years ago. And this summer he completed his first 100 mile ride with a smile on his face and his legs on ice. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,456
Posted By abramj

Depends on the bike and the lock. I never have a...

Depends on the bike and the lock. I never have a backpack, and I've put them around the seat post, around the head tube, and simply hang them on the handlebars. Just play around till you find a spot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-18, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,683
Posted By abramj

I took some matial arts ba k in my 30s, and they...

I took some matial arts ba k in my 30s, and they told some of the same things like tucking elbows high lindov like trying to touch elbows while making fists to protect face.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,181
Posted By abramj

I have many ways to get the pressure I need/want....

I have many ways to get the pressure I need/want.

1. The awe crap finger pinch. This is when I forgot to throw my pump in my car and loaded up the day before for a ride, pinch and it feels good.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,251
Posted By abramj

I've never changed a saddle on a bike, maybe I'm...

I've never changed a saddle on a bike, maybe I'm just the "Average Joe" or I just don't care if it doesn't fit. But I've found the more I ride a saddle, the more my hind side gets used to it.

But...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,563
Posted By abramj

I think you should dunk it in a bucket of oil,...

I think you should dunk it in a bucket of oil, and let it sit for a while, the oil will work it's way into the squeaky parts, just like syrip works it's way into my daughter's long hair when she eats...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 05:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,389
Posted By abramj

I agree with The Piper, you ned to prioritize...

I agree with The Piper, you ned to prioritize your desires. If you cut too much weight, you wil suffer with durability. If you are 220, that's pretty good weight for trying to lighten up a rim set....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,683
Posted By abramj

Ok, I've had a few tumbles with flats and clipped...

Ok, I've had a few tumbles with flats and clipped in. I now ride clipped in all the time.

Bonus to flat pedals in a fall:
- you can roll down the hill and your bike just falls over, saving the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,065
Posted By abramj

I would generally say it is the last bike I just...

I would generally say it is the last bike I just sold. :) But I did own a Marin Bear Vally rigid MTB for a while, and it was brutal. I was also a bit of a newbie, and pumped my tires up to the MAX...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-18, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,303
Posted By abramj

Interesting. Not sure of the exact model, since...

Interesting. Not sure of the exact model, since the face is not on the shifter, but I've not seen one move to the left like that. Or I'm seeing it wrong, and the small shifter is stuck the the right?...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-18, 05:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,996
Posted By abramj

I agree with caloso. I would seek professional...

I agree with caloso. I would seek professional help. A true Massage Therapist for a deep tissue massage, and a Physical Therapist certified. You may have a pinched nerve that needs some muscles...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,254
Posted By abramj

We have good subs to ride. Some in town, some out...

We have good subs to ride. Some in town, some out of town. Many of the bike designated roads travel through some nice curvy, not too hilly, no traffic, great scenery, subdivisions. I like it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-18, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By abramj

I think the world of bikes is just waiting for...

I think the world of bikes is just waiting for you to get back on the saddle! I needed a change recently and was surprised how much the bikes have changed. When I bought my Miyata 914, there was not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-18, 03:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,303
Posted By abramj

This thread is great! I ride in a town with bikes...

This thread is great! I ride in a town with bikes everywhere, and I hear all kinds of yelling from time to time, but never got whisled at. I appreciate any compliment even if possibly misdirected a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,260
Posted By abramj

Well, I make yearly goals around my birthday. So...

Well, I make yearly goals around my birthday. So usually after my birthday in September, I start planning for the next summer's activies. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Either way, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,873
Posted By abramj

I use a Garmin 230 watch to record my hiking,...

I use a Garmin 230 watch to record my hiking, walking, running, and biking. I use the garmin app on my phone to push the data to Strava, Ride with GPS, and My "MYBlue" health account through work....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,342
Posted By abramj

It has been an issue with degenerated disks in my...

It has been an issue with degenerated disks in my lower back for over 25 years. Had a rough young life of doing stupid things to my back...:( But for this injury, I was racing my daughter while...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-18, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,342
Posted By abramj

L6S1 injury, new bike.....

Well, with my recent new life adjustment as I had a biking sutuation that caused me to go down a path of recovery for my back, I am getting a new bike. I was looking for something with a little more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-18, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,447
Posted By abramj

Age 51 Bikes - Jamis Supernova, Stump Jumper...

Age 51
Bikes - Jamis Supernova, Stump Jumper comp (2000)
Vitamins etc... - Zilis Edge and Ice, Maca, cacao, beta prostate, multi vitamin, krill oil, CoQ10, Red Yeast Rice, Zilis Arterosil, aspirin....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-18, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,750
Posted By abramj

Got two rides in this weekend

Went out for a brisk ride around town with a good friend who is 62, we did 24 miles in a couple hours of dealing with city traffic and lights. Then went for a 10 mile ride with my wife and daughter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-17, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Picked this up late yesterday, hope to get my 105...

Picked this up late yesterday, hope to get my 105 STI on it soon, will post pics when I get it done. Got it from a friend who's son "borrowed" it, and I'm not sure what happened, but the rear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,570
Posted By abramj

Went out with two friends a couple months ago...

Went out with two friends a couple months ago when it was 17 degrees F, and we stopped for a break and get a drink. They both had frozen water in their bottles and were having trouble. They looked at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,257
Posted By abramj

And since I'm online, just an update from our...

And since I'm online, just an update from our recent Old Bike endeavor. Convinced some friends to ride a 45 mile gravel ride with me on March 11th. We rode a few hundred miles on my Stumpjumpers and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,257
Posted By abramj

Hay John, I like the GT Frames. Most any model. I...

Hay John, I like the GT Frames. Most any model. I gave one to a friend, and hope to get it back as he is looking to buy a kona with front suspention. It's a shame it's not all built up with original...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,081
Posted By abramj

Cold morning ride in Indiana. Started out at 14,...

Cold morning ride in Indiana. Started out at 14, and got all the way up to 18 degrees!!! Gravel and trails of the Hoosier National Forrest. Riding with two of my good friends! On the hybrid bike is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,342
Posted By abramj

Well, I may just have one road bike, but I have a...

Well, I may just have one road bike, but I have a small issue with my MTB collection. I have 5 varying bikes and switch between them all. I'm starting to really like the 2000 Specialized Stump jumper...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,342
Posted By abramj

My ride.... 1992 Miyata 914. I purchased new as...

My ride.... 1992 Miyata 914. I purchased new as my first real road bike. I have no need for a better/faster/lighter bike, so I just keep riding it.


This is after a 65 mile ride in the rain last...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,361
Posted By abramj

The Presta valves actually came about by need....

The Presta valves actually came about by need. Let me explain. The old Schrader valve was spring loaded to hold it shut. When your tire spins fast enough for the rotational outward force on the valve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,081
Posted By abramj

I liked the old vs. new pics from last year,...

I liked the old vs. new pics from last year, thought I would drop one in for a laugh. My young self is still in there and it comes out to play quite often. My wife tells me it should stay inside. :) ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,947
Posted By abramj

I'm a newbie, just recently turned 50, but for...

I'm a newbie, just recently turned 50, but for me, I've slowed down a lot in the last 10 years. And I have not crashed in some time now. ( I think a direct correlation to slowing down.) I still do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,907
Posted By abramj

I always ride with friends, so we simply talk....

I always ride with friends, so we simply talk. It's a great way to keep up and good exercise. Old bikes, old Friends, and good times!


But if I was to listen to music, it would be the 80's for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

De Colores :thumb:

De Colores :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Wow Dizono.... I love colorful bikes. So many are...

Wow Dizono.... I love colorful bikes. So many are like my Miyata, black on black on black, blah blah blah..... Bikes were meant to be fun! The brighter the better! Thanks for posting!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Holey smokes Riddle o Steele, that has got to be...

Holey smokes Riddle o Steele, that has got to be the best looking Schwinn I've ever seen. Your attention to detail is superb!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Thanks jetboy.... I'm getting some parts this...

Thanks jetboy.... I'm getting some parts this weekend and will be discussing with my buddy if he want them, or if I'm going to upgrade my Miyata. Either way, I will toss up some pics when we update...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Just convinced a good friend who wanted to get...

Just convinced a good friend who wanted to get into road cycling to buy a local CL bike. A Dave Scott Triathlon, in red/white. He picked it up, shot some WD on it, then some 3 in 1 oil, and we went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-16, 04:52 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,541
Posted By abramj

I don't know that this is such a cult with me,...

I don't know that this is such a cult with me, just that I went to the bike shop in the early 90's looking for a great deal, and the guy said this was the best bike deal he had. A new Miyata 914....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-16, 04:31 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

OK, I'm first super impressed with your eagle...

OK, I'm first super impressed with your eagle eye.....It never crossed my mind that the adjusters should be hanging down. I never had a bike with this setup. So in my excitement to get it built, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

My 92 Miyata 914 upgraded with STI, bladed...

My 92 Miyata 914 upgraded with STI, bladed wheels, new bar tape, and tires. Had to stretch the frame to fit the 8 speed cassette as I wanted to stay with the old 105 derailleur, but be capable of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,257
Posted By abramj

My 1996 Stumpjumper. It's been upgraded...

My 1996 Stumpjumper.


It's been upgraded by a previous owner and now has front suspension, full xt components, and s-works wheels. I'm planning on taking it back to rigid if I can find the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,369
Posted By abramj

Been following this for a while, and this winter...

Been following this for a while, and this winter is my turn...... I have a 92 Miyata 914 with down tube shifters at the moment. I will be upgrading to STI 105 to match the rest of the bike. Doing a...
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