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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 679
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I can find big differences in daily performance...

I can find big differences in daily performance on the same bike. Some days I am stronger and faster, other days I’m not, it depends on what I have eaten on the previous day, and how well I rested...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 842
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set...

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set is like buying a half eaten piece of toast. I wouldn’t do it. I have bought junk more than once, some things are more likely to be junk than other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,488
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as...

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as a kid, but an avid cyclist. The local bike shop owner invited me to take part in their Sunday group ride, and I did. I got dropped, got a flat when I...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 474
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, I wanted an early start to getting into shape for some longer bikepacking trips coming up this summer. It’s now the middle of May, and I am doing 3...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,593
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of...

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of its life its been in the salt air in Honolulu, and now its in Tokyo. The frame and Shiver fork are still perfectly good, enough so that I upgraded...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my...

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my bike, but the GRX system uses MTB gear spacing, meaning I needed to get a Micro Spline free hub for the 12 speed cassette.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 760
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about...

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about $40, and have used it to build 3 bikes. The tools aren’t Snap-On quality, but they are good enough to get the job done. The only tool the kit didn’t...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27,202
Views: 3,190,382
Posted By 50PlusCycling

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again...

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again into a strong headwind, but once I turned the corner into Kasai Rinkai park, it became easier. I did my strongest pace in the final 20km through the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 397
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless...

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless you live in a hilly or mountainous area, the gearing is sufficient. A bike’s speed has more to do with the rider than the bike itself.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,221
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but...

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but she does go on shorter rides with me and our daughter. She’s a career woman with a rather serious position in finance, and is quite busy. My work is...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice...

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice versa, might work for you. Cycling the trail usually takes about a week. I live in Tokyo, and am planning a ride from here to Kyoto in the summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 960
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was...

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was unhappy with the quality. It was made in China, the welds looked like they had been done in a junior high school metal shop. The paint looked good when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,202
Views: 3,190,382
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then...

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then to Tokyo Bay. I felt very good heading out, I’ve managed to ride nearly 2000km since the end of February, and my fitness level is now pretty high....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,192
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in...

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in the Everglades. Presta valves and canister adapters can be tricky at times, I lost most of the gas from the first canister, and much of it from the...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-08-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I work from home, and most of what I need is...

I work from home, and most of what I need is within 10 minutes walk from where I live. If you think driving and parking is tough where you are, try living here in central Tokyo. But I do have a car,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,336
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats...

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats are long lasting, there are countless shoe options, including shoes, boots, and sandals which are useful for walking and cycling.

My favorite pedal...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,916
Posted By 50PlusCycling

One of the things I like about riding is that I...

One of the things I like about riding is that I can eat more without increasing my weight, or causing other issues with my health. I used to eat more of what was considered a “heart healthy” diet....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an...

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an easy pace, and enjoying the sights and sounds. Normally I would have gone on a longer and faster ride, but the wind is howling today.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,711
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it...

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it was a Honda motocrosser which was so tall I couldn’t reach the ground with my feet. But I loved it. I rode motorcycles for another 30-something years,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By 50PlusCycling

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan,...

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan, dating from the prewar years which have enclosed chains, and they are still running. The climate here runs from hot and humid to cold and dry, with lots of...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,307
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail,...

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail, which has occasional barriers to keep out motorcycles and motor scooters, but will allow bikes. Unfortunately, bikes with panniers will not fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 501
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City...

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City Space Horse. I wanted a strong frame for rugged use and for bike packing, and after a few thousand kilometers, I’m happy with it. It’s well made, rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the...

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the city, use a bolt if you live in the city. There seems to be a common mental disorder in cities which causes people to steal bike seats even when they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal...

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal accident in Japan who hasn’t gotten a jail sentence. These incidents make the news regularly. I was curious about the subject as I was a traffic homicide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 03:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 648
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the...

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the paint, I wash my bikes like I wash my car. Every other week or so I spray down my bike with low pressure water, and clean it with a soft brush, with a bit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,905
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap...

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap average for the Yoyogi cycling path, I got 2nd for my age group. I kind of goofed it as I had miscounted how many laps that I had done, and the last one I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian...

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian should be considered a crime, and that is the case here in Japan. If a driver kills a pedestrian or cyclist, they must serve a mandatory jail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,127
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably...

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably more of a risk to your health than getting into a crash on a bike trail. I’ve been playing dodge’m with motor vehicles and other cyclists for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a...

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a steak and a beer when I get home. But I was hungry, and could smell the flame-broiled goodness.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,727
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Most people would't know the difference.

Most people would't know the difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot...

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot and sunny, and the bugs are getting thick. I rode out to the countryside in Saitama, had lunch next to the river under a nice shady tree. Then I rode...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By 50PlusCycling

1986 Bridgestone MB-1

So, I am looking at a 1986 Bridgestone MB-1 which someone is offering for sale. The frame is my size, the bike is fitted with Suntour XC derailleurs, Cyclone hubs, a 3x5 driveline with a Sakae FX...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,144
Posted By 50PlusCycling

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but...

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but any e-bike which can move without pedaling must have a license plate, and is not allowed on a MUP. These bikes are all over Tokyo, and the police are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 33,287
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable...

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable frame. This bike I own in addition to a Birdy, a Brompton, a Dahon, and a Peugeot, all of course are folders. One thing I love about the Moulton and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,279
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, when the weather finally started to warm up. My first ride was 12 miles (20km) at an easy pace, with nice and slow warmup period. I did two more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,172
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I was a little skeptical about the concept of...

I was a little skeptical about the concept of “gravel” bikes, thinking that many of them seemed little more than old-school mountain bikes with drop bars attached to them. But I ended up putting one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,522
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Everyone who has installed their own parts has...

Everyone who has installed their own parts has had issues of some kind or other. I’ve done a number of boneheaded things in my time, and, according to my wife, will probably do many more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,449
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Size is important. If the frame is a little...

Size is important. If the frame is a little small, you can adjust for it, if the frame is too big, you may not be able to lower the seat and/or stem enough to fit you.

Structural damage can be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 27,202
Views: 3,190,382
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,543
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a...

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a day in the mess hall, some snacks from the PX, and eat 3 or 4 times a week at the post Burger King, and weigh only 135 pounds. On the other hand, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,905
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling...

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling course at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. I was surprised to find that I was the fastest this year, and the 14th fastest of all time for any age group (4th fastest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,316
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when...

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when you get to the hills. When I lived in “Low City” part of Tokyo, I rode an old single-speed track bike. Then I moved to the “High City” in the hills,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,395
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t...

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t exactly a folding bike, it does come apart, and fits in a large suitcase. Front and rear racks are available, gearing can be whatever you like, this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,958
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan is the definition of odd.

Japan is the definition of odd.
Forum: Touring
04-16-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,671
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my...

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my experience I have found the best way to recover from a hard ride is more riding. I’ve had days when I have been almost too sore to lift a leg over my bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,958
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but...

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but they are certainly building them. Most of these bikes are intended for the domestic market, which remains strong. When you consider some 2 million...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By 50PlusCycling

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the...

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the Brooks B17. I have 6 of them on 6 different bikes, and can ride a mile century in regular (not cycling) shorts. They have a break-in period where they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,694
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late...

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late 90’s. They are not bad looking, extremely durable (they’re made of titanium), and there are lots of lens options. They are also a good investment, a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there...

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there is only one political party which no one likes (so there are no political divisions), and people simply get along and focus on their own business. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,740
Posted By 50PlusCycling

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7...

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7 weeks back on the bike, and am focusing on quantity over quality. I’m fitter, faster, and 10 pounds lighter than I was when I started. 10 more pounds...
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