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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,575
Posted By '47

If anyone remembers Maynard Hershon and the short...

If anyone remembers Maynard Hershon and the short cycling vignettes and opinion pieces he wrote and published...........NOS's experience would have fit perfectly with Maynard's ideals of friendship...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,976
Posted By '47

You might be right, TallRider. Therefore I'm...

You might be right, TallRider. Therefore I'm suggesting that all trials be conducted a second time just to make sure the not-convicted really really didn't didn't do it. To be really really really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,976
Posted By '47

Bill Strickland would have more clout with me...

Bill Strickland would have more clout with me were his magazine more than just an unofficial organ for the commercial interests of the cycling industry. Mostly it's "voice" is given over to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By '47

Wool Jersey source....?

My last ancient wool jersey shrank (not that I've expanded) to where my belly button leaves a distinct outline.

Someone suggest a good source for a nice merino wool jersey that would fit the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-11, 11:46 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,554
Posted By '47

As the OP, thanks to all for the above posts. As...

As the OP, thanks to all for the above posts. As is often the case, I'm left with a more refined and detailed sense of confusion than before. I'll eat no twinkies, a moderate amount of oatmeal, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 634
Posted By '47

What a sweet day.......all those potential...

What a sweet day.......all those potential grandkids to build bikes for......Enjoy the sentiment and the shared joy, the looks back and looks forward all at the same time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,502
Posted By '47

I've been wearing "tri-focal" progressive lenses...

I've been wearing "tri-focal" progressive lenses for several years. I have them in both regular, normal wear frames and sunglasses with a slight wrap. I wear both depending on overcast or clear. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,390
Posted By '47

LOL....these young wise-a**es just don't quit! ...

LOL....these young wise-a**es just don't quit! :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,390
Posted By '47

Take a pic of any of us on our bike. Then take a...

Take a pic of any of us on our bike. Then take a pic of us at full extension in a recliner chair. Strange how much younger we look just by changing our "ride". :thumb:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-12-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,608
Posted By '47

I'm a classroom teacher and find that, just like...

I'm a classroom teacher and find that, just like at the local coffee house, coffee is a verbal lubricant....I become more eloquent and quotable with a cup of coffee in my hand. My students sit...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-12-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,554
Posted By '47

Calories-in-Calories-out is BS! Or is it?

Refuting such traditional notions about weight control is one of the "revelations" in Gary Taubes' book, "Why We Get Fat". Anyone have any experience with the "damn the calories and go full speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By '47

Whatever happened to the Habanero?

Whatever happened to the Habanero?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 11:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,811
Posted By '47

BOB member #1151 here with an RB-T hanging in the...

BOB member #1151 here with an RB-T hanging in the garage and a Romulus nearby. Wasn't there a secret handshake or something?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,811
Posted By '47

BQ is an interesing niche that broadens the...

BQ is an interesing niche that broadens the cycling world by it's presence. They describe some really sweet rides done rigorously but not competitively on some very traditional equipment. And, like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,811
Posted By '47

Yes...starts out with reading back issues of BQ,...

Yes...starts out with reading back issues of BQ, then you trade your carbon for a French lugged steel hung with tweed bags and 38mm skinwall tires and finally end up cycling in beige argyle knee...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
Posted By '47

I miss the pics of those Brit "sticky buns" and...

I miss the pics of those Brit "sticky buns" and such. Hope he finds his way back here....I've enjoyed his down to earth look at things and refreshing "Brit'ness" over the years.

Besides, I'm an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,312
Posted By '47

I have the Sugino XD crank (a sweetly, geezerly...

I have the Sugino XD crank (a sweetly, geezerly 26/36/48 with 12-25) on my Shimano 9 speed and am very happy...closer set gears not needing a bigger cog spread and tall enough for my needs.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-11, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By '47

Pic? Because a pic is worth a 1,000...

Pic? Because a pic is worth a 1,000 (well-deserved) gushes. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,776
Posted By '47

Yeah, well, I want it all! ;)

Yeah, well, I want it all! ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,776
Posted By '47

Jack Brown "Green Label" tires....**********

These chubby 33mm, unbelted relatively light (290grams) tires from Rivendell sound appealing for riding the poorly maintained county roads I enjoy-- maybe not in goathead season. Anyone have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,918
Posted By '47

Sorry, Dnvr....in this case "reports of my death...

Sorry, Dnvr....in this case "reports of my death were greatly exaggerated"-- mostly by me. (Feeling a little like Tom Sawyer showing up at his own funeral after playing pirates.) Must admit it's nice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By '47

These days, every time I throw my leg over the...

These days, every time I throw my leg over the bike in the driveway, I feel gratitude for being able to do so. Riding out early mornings I pass a few neighbors my age for whom a walk to the mailbox...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,918
Posted By '47

I started posting in 2004 as GrannyGear, then...

I started posting in 2004 as GrannyGear, then switched to CrossChain, now just me, '47. (I've restlessly changed my screen name over the years after divorce, death, and other family life...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,119
Posted By '47

Jack Brown Blue Label tires.... ********************?

[Just re-read: I meant the lighter Green Labels.] These 33mm's from Rivendell seem ideal (relatively light weight, lower pressure) for riding my favorite, poorly maintained, gravelly, crappy county...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,588
Posted By '47

It's the old problem of the impulsive kid in...

It's the old problem of the impulsive kid in church who stands up and shouts "F**k the Devil". Acceptable sentiments expressed in a distasteful manner. Avoiding finer nuances here, we can agree Cav...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,883
Posted By '47

It's not your waist, Stapfam....I'm more...

It's not your waist, Stapfam....I'm more immediately concerned about that guy up ahead driving his car on the wrong side of the road.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 10,526
Posted By '47

Itinerant husband.....3 ex-wives.....35 years of...

Itinerant husband.....3 ex-wives.....35 years of classroom teaching so far. My alumni range from doctor to convicted murderer (actually 3 such criminals and only one seemed capable at the time)....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By '47

Beyond sad, this is tragic for those personally...

Beyond sad, this is tragic for those personally touched. And it's also beyond a random act of Fate... some would consider it criminal. Let's hope the drug influenced driver is skewered to the max...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,513
Posted By '47

An inspiring bunch......cycling keeps us geezers...

An inspiring bunch......cycling keeps us geezers off the streets-- no, that not quite true.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,420
Posted By '47

Tim Krabbe's "The Rider" I mistakenly entitled...

Tim Krabbe's "The Rider" I mistakenly entitled "The Cyclist" above. Also.........any of Maynard Hershon's pieces usually published as collections such as "Half-Wheel Hell". A little hokey, but he...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,420
Posted By '47

I enjoyed Tim Krabbe's The Rider as a sweet look...

I enjoyed Tim Krabbe's The Rider as a sweet look back at 5 cog steel frame wool jersey racing....the cyclist's pain and endurance is, in much larger fashion, what I feel on tough weekend rides. I've...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,035
Posted By '47

Thanks for the ideas. I've tried the Ritchey...

Thanks for the ideas. I've tried the Ritchey anatomic bend and find it a little radical for my own comfort. The VeloOrange looks good with 125mm drop...the relatively long reach will necessitate a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,035
Posted By '47

Looking For: Shallow drop bar, 26mm clamp

I'm looking for a shallow drop bar (120 - 130mm) with a 26mm sleeve to fit a traditional quill stem. A relatively flat ramp would be cool, too. A rare thing maybe? Will welcome any recommends.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 82,677
Posted By '47

+1. I've used both and noticed little difference...

+1. I've used both and noticed little difference in puncture resistance but the 4000's have much livelier ride... a sort of tactile "hum". Differences in ease of mounting vary from wheel to wheel. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By '47

Sherbornpeddler.........I'm the vulture who leapt...

Sherbornpeddler.........I'm the vulture who leapt down from his tree branch with glee when he saw the word "vagina". I'm one of the older residents here, but still have a stubborn streak of junior...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,897
Posted By '47

Don't take his animosity personally, JPPE....

Don't take his animosity personally, JPPE. Chances are he has a long list of people, things, ideas that he hates. You may be only, like, maybe #237 on the list. Above brussels sprouts but below his...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By '47

[QUOTE=sherbornpeddler;11289844]Dnvrfox,...

[QUOTE=sherbornpeddler;11289844]Dnvrfox, Seriously, it is good to reach out for a solution and not give in. I did goggle your ailments and wickedpedia said something about vagina and spine. QUOTE]
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By '47

Many people here seem stainless...

Many people here seem stainless steel.....cranking out miles, trading experiences. Yet of course we're not. On one hand we admire others' grit but also recognize all the limitations we all share-- or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,160
Posted By '47

My son experienced the same feelings of...

My son experienced the same feelings of listlessness and "not being himself" when he began with, ironically, Adderal. However, over a period of 6 - 8 weeks, these side-affects gradually lessened to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,467
Posted By '47

Some random thoughts: A. It's easier to...

Some random thoughts:

A. It's easier to climb on somebody's wheel or at least with them beside you...shared suffering is easier
B. Easier gears mean little if you're spinning like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,886
Posted By '47

I don't necessarily agree, but after an...

I don't necessarily agree, but after an intentional near miss and some nasty epithets by an idiot driver, one of our legendary local riders caught up with the miscreant driver at the next stop light...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,550
Posted By '47

Say, I know.....we could go ride our bikes. ...

Say, I know.....we could go ride our bikes. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-10, 04:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 488
Posted By '47

Carbon forks to fit fatter tires & longer reach caliper brakes...?

Are there any decent carbon forks that will accept fatter tires (28-32mm) while still taking caliper (up to 57mm reach) brakes I'm not so much interested in a cross fork with studs for cantilevers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,550
Posted By '47

Regarding The Chain Suck incident, a SRAM rep...

Regarding The Chain Suck incident, a SRAM rep interviewed theorized Andy was in his 38 ring and, to put the hammer down as he attacked while avoiding the slower shift up front, he dropped it into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By '47

Thanks for all the supportive comments and...

Thanks for all the supportive comments and observations! Half of me is pissed off and the other half can't help but find it all a bit amusing. Yes, Stapfam, I'm doing a variety of crunches, back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By '47

Thanks Daspydyr......The Cat2 racer must be...

Thanks Daspydyr......The Cat2 racer must be racing on Schwalbe's skinnier, for-reals racing tire....Can't imagine doing a gazillion competetitive accelerations on 28mm or larger tires (let alone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By '47

No offense taken, WeakLink. Should have titled...

No offense taken, WeakLink. Should have titled this thread, "I Broke My A** Cycling". The tires I'm referencing are a little off mainstream....my pre-crash favorites are Conti 4000's.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By '47

Sad tale of a Tombay Grande...and a serious tire question!

A wheel touch led to a tombay causing multiple fractures to my 63 year old pelvis which happily didn't need screws/surgery but the orthopod condemned me to 6-7 weeks on a walker (exposing me to many...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By '47

Compression shorts, arm warmers, etc..........?

Noticed that Graeme over at CycloCore was touting the recovery benefits (aids circulation) of compression shorts, socks, etc. Anyone have any experience with compression clothing (not just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,581
Posted By '47

Except for wool, all gets washed and hung dry...

Except for wool, all gets washed and hung dry after each ride. I recall my first and last pair of gel shorts (they were unpleasant to wear...like a full diaper) which accidentally went through the...
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