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Forum: Recumbent
04-02-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,236
Posted By luv2cruz

After having ridden DF bikes for 3-4k miles/year...

After having ridden DF bikes for 3-4k miles/year for the last nine or ten years, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 08. My initial symptoms were drooping eyelid and double vision....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 25,904
Posted By luv2cruz

5' 10", 195 lbs., bearing down on 55 (March...

5' 10", 195 lbs., bearing down on 55 (March 28).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,031
Posted By luv2cruz

That's pure bike porn.... If that priest in...

That's pure bike porn....

If that priest in Miami got caught riding that thing, he'd be in even WORSE trouble! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,024
Posted By luv2cruz

+1....great tires!

+1....great tires!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 21,658
Posted By luv2cruz

I have ridden about 1500 miles on an SA...

I have ridden about 1500 miles on an SA Clydesdale. Went back to my "butchered" B17. I think that my sit bones fit the extra width of the Brooks better. The SA was pretty comfortable, I did RAGBRAI...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,265
Posted By luv2cruz

I have 5k+ miles on a B-17 that I "butchered" to...

I have 5k+ miles on a B-17 that I "butchered" to closely resemble a Swift. It is all day comfortable for me. Having said that, I wanted a red saddle, and bought a red Selle Anatomica because it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,648
Posted By luv2cruz

Yes, took mine about 8 days.

Yes, took mine about 8 days.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,648
Posted By luv2cruz

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but you should know...

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but you should know that the Conti GP 4000 in black is the Black Chili formula, just like the 4000S. Usually priced lower. The colored tires (tyres?) are the old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 798
Posted By luv2cruz

I follow LA on twitter...I think it's cool, kind...

I follow LA on twitter...I think it's cool, kind of stream of consciousness sort of stuff. Some great photos, too...

If you are interested in Lance, don't knock it 'til you've tried it. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,883
Posted By luv2cruz

NEWMAN!!!:roflmao2:

NEWMAN!!!:roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,641
Posted By luv2cruz

Doesn't really matter to me where he...

Doesn't really matter to me where he finishes...I'm just glad he's racing again.

And the race promoters of the races he does, and the guys at Versus, need to be thanking their lucky stars that he...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,926
Posted By luv2cruz

Mine are about level, less than an inch below the...

Mine are about level, less than an inch below the saddle. The nose of the saddle is STILL tilted up a little. It works for me. YMMV :)

Breaking in a new Imperial...I forgot how hard a new Brooks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,010
Posted By luv2cruz

Hmm, musings on aging.... I'm 53, and I...

Hmm, musings on aging....

I'm 53, and I always have to stop and think how old I am....could be CRS, but it just isn't something I think about a lot.

I still have all my hair(different color,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By luv2cruz

Great report! This is very much appreciated,...

Great report! This is very much appreciated, because I just talked yesterday to my nearest Retul bike fitter about scheduling a fitting. He assured me that it would be worth the money for a "serious...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,181
Posted By luv2cruz

I have a Mazda Miata that I built a hitch for,...

I have a Mazda Miata that I built a hitch for, and use a Delta hitch rack. Love it.

You'll never drive into a garage or drive-thru and scrape your bikes off the roof with a hitch rack.....just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,836
Posted By luv2cruz

+1 You guys are nuts! My climbing suffers...

+1

You guys are nuts! My climbing suffers from my power/weight ratio.....not enough power and too much weight! :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 918
Posted By luv2cruz

A couple of months ago, a rider was hit and badly...

A couple of months ago, a rider was hit and badly injured while riding in Jackson, MS. The driver admitted that she was looking at her cellphone and texting when the accident occurred.

It's a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,388
Posted By luv2cruz

Clear and a low of 22F this morning, NW wind at...

Clear and a low of 22F this morning, NW wind at 10-15. :(

Been a pretty mild fall down here, tho, overall....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,437
Posted By luv2cruz

I test rode an RS yesterday on a cold drizzly...

I test rode an RS yesterday on a cold drizzly day. I ride a Specialized Roubaix Pro, and the ride of the RS compared very nicely with it. It felt a little firmer, with the sharp bumps well muted....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,169
Posted By luv2cruz

Spin class....

Spin class....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-10-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 925
Posted By luv2cruz

Nice try, Joe.....around here, we know better. :)

Nice try, Joe.....around here, we know better. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By luv2cruz

You guys are such a bad influence. I was...

You guys are such a bad influence. I was perfectly happy with my carbon bike, and now, all this talk about steel, and I'M shopping, too...

I'm thinking of selling my FS mountain bike that I never...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By luv2cruz

Low speed, clipped-in fall? Even had a witness? ...

Low speed, clipped-in fall? Even had a witness?

Welcome to the Club.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By luv2cruz

Great route! :)

Great route! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By luv2cruz

Glad you enjoyed riding in our state. Lots of...

Glad you enjoyed riding in our state. Lots of great venues for road rides, the Longleaf, the Natchez Trace, and many rural, lightly traveled roads. I live 45 miles from Greenwood, and have ridden...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,083
Posted By luv2cruz

My regular riding partner fell while riding solo...

My regular riding partner fell while riding solo a couple of years ago. He had a blank memory for about 15 minutes, he remembers turning onto a local street, then nothing until he was at his home....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 820
Posted By luv2cruz

+1......what a fabulous trip, really...

+1......what a fabulous trip, really breathtaking!

I hate you guys! ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,498
Posted By luv2cruz

I'm with DG,....don't get the Roubaix, you'll...

I'm with DG,....don't get the Roubaix, you'll enjoy it so much, you'll be out riding instead of working and lose your job. Of course, then, it won't matter what happens to taxes.....:D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,256
Posted By luv2cruz

Fabulous, SKT!! Where I live, I can ride a...

Fabulous, SKT!!

Where I live, I can ride a metric and the scenery hardly changes at all. I couldn't hold a job out there, if I could be out cycling and exploring that beautiful part of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,256
Posted By luv2cruz

:cheers: You the man, SKT! Enjoy the...

:cheers:

You the man, SKT! Enjoy the celebration, dawg!! LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By luv2cruz

Congrats! Great ride, but did you have PIE? :)

Congrats! Great ride, but did you have PIE? :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,309
Posted By luv2cruz

Wow! I thought I was the only one with a bike I...

Wow! I thought I was the only one with a bike I don't ride, but can't seem to part with. I've got a 1996 Trek Y-11 MTB, it was the bike I reconnected with cycling on, too. Trouble was, no trails or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 931
Posted By luv2cruz

You won't need luck, SKT....piece of cake, for...

You won't need luck, SKT....piece of cake, for you, or should I say, PIE?

Have fun!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,263
Posted By luv2cruz

The problem with being a farmer is that you are...

The problem with being a farmer is that you are the busiest when the weather is the best....our weather has been great for the last several weeks, and I've been so busy getting the crops out, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By luv2cruz

I dropped my subscription to Bicycling a few...

I dropped my subscription to Bicycling a few years ago, it was OK, but seemed like a lot of fluff every month. I enjoy Road Bike Action, it comes out 6 or 8 times a year, can't remember. Good product...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-08, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,521
Posted By luv2cruz

Good for you, Yen. I have had my eye on the LHT...

Good for you, Yen. I have had my eye on the LHT for a while, been looking for a jump-on-and-ride bike for around town. Also aspire to doing some touring, so that attracted me, too. Can't decide...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By luv2cruz

Looks like a great climbing rig! :D

Looks like a great climbing rig! :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,799
Posted By luv2cruz

I KNEW it was staged....just my feeble attempt to...

I KNEW it was staged....just my feeble attempt to inject some humor, with the idea that DG had faked the fall to gain his much wanted entry to the "exclusive" Club Tombay. :rolleyes:

I'll have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-08, 06:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,799
Posted By luv2cruz

Is it just me, or does that photo look....uh,...

Is it just me, or does that photo look....uh, well.....maybe.....staged? Practically no bike damage, or road rash? The circumstances sound right, I've done that myself before, but.....? :o

Were...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,114
Posted By luv2cruz

It is when that's the closest one to your home....

It is when that's the closest one to your home. They're great guys, too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By luv2cruz

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,114
Posted By luv2cruz

You have a situation that I envy. My LBS is 90...

You have a situation that I envy. My LBS is 90 miles away.

Are both shops offering the bike at the same price? That could factor in, too. Having said that, another take on Road Fan's plan would be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 777
Posted By luv2cruz

And the last thing he said to me, "Rock," he...

And the last thing he said to me, "Rock," he said, "sometime when the team is up against it and the breaks are beating the boys, tell them to go out there with all they've got and win just one for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,451
Posted By luv2cruz

Check with AmGen....I hear EPO works pretty good....

Check with AmGen....I hear EPO works pretty good. :roflmao:

jppe is the climbing king....listen closely to his advice.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,428
Posted By luv2cruz

Charlie P, While this may be true, try one...

Charlie P,

While this may be true, try one from Bill at wallbike.com, he gives you a six month trial period. He'll tell you that the return rate is VERY low!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,428
Posted By luv2cruz

I'll go first.....Brooks B-17! It'll be perfect...

I'll go first.....Brooks B-17! It'll be perfect for that bike. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 964
Posted By luv2cruz

Couldn't agree more with you on that. Down here...

Couldn't agree more with you on that. Down here in the Deep South we can ride year round without layering up too heavily. Mostly have to be concerned with staying dry. Heck, I will probably ride into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-08, 07:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 964
Posted By luv2cruz

+1 :)

+1 :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,679
Posted By luv2cruz

Gonna have to limit the beer intake the next time...

Gonna have to limit the beer intake the next time you wrench on your bike! :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,503
Posted By luv2cruz

I love my Shimano R700, it's stiff and shifts...

I love my Shimano R700, it's stiff and shifts great. I paid less than 200 for it with the BB, installed by my LBS. Replaced an FSA Gossamer that was awful!
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