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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,827
Posted By ridinsince80

For my 52nd birthday this month I bought this...

For my 52nd birthday this month I bought this Ritchey Logic road bike. It is a very sweet ride. Is it modern? Well, sort of. Steel tubes, rim brakes, cables and not eTap. I am not anti-tech,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By ridinsince80

Thanks for the insight into the frame date and...

Thanks for the insight into the frame date and size.

Dura Ace 7400 series with brake handle shifters started in 1990. So, I assume it could be an 89 frame with a 1990 DA 7400 component set?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By ridinsince80

1992? 53 cm Eddie Merckx 7-11 Corsa

&& remeasured and it’s 21” or 53cm

Would appreciate your opinion on the value of this bike.

It is a 53 CM 1992 Eddie Merckx 7-11 Corsa with Dura Ace 7400. It is Columbus sl tubing. No rust or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,158
Posted By ridinsince80

I found the same thing. Over the winter I...

I found the same thing. Over the winter I started using a tactical strength program by Stewart Smith. It is the same stuff they use in the military, but I scaled it way back so I could complete it....
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-08-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,159
Posted By ridinsince80

I like to drink and have been doing it pretty...

I like to drink and have been doing it pretty regularly over the last 30 years. I enjoy the taste and I like the one drink relaxed feeling.

My goal is moderation, and lately, that is still...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Posted By ridinsince80

I was riding Route 84 East last week from Half...

I was riding Route 84 East last week from Half Moon Bay. There are lots of narrow parts but luckily the traffic was not too bad. The part I worry about the most are where I am on a blind curve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,532
Posted By ridinsince80

Finished a 2 day ride from San Mateo, CA to...

Finished a 2 day ride from San Mateo, CA to Costanoa and back on the next day. It was not super long by this forum's standards but it was a lot of climbing and the first bike tour I have done in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By ridinsince80

Replace Dura Ace 7400 shifter with Micro Shift R9?

My 7400 series Dura Ace rear 8 speed brifter broke and based on research on Sheldon Brown and this forum it looks like these will work and allow me to keep my dura ace durrailer.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,532
Posted By ridinsince80

I did an easy 20 miles from home to Canada road...

I did an easy 20 miles from home to Canada road reservoir yesterday as I taper for next weeks longer back to back rides. I got my first flat tire in about 15 years when I road over a nail. Glad to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,519
Posted By ridinsince80

Nice! Great looking bike and I like the...

Nice! Great looking bike and I like the modifications.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,519
Posted By ridinsince80

Saddle positoin

Do you think it is too far back? I do struggle to get comfortable on this bike. Sometimes I feel I am too far forward and going over the handlebar.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,519
Posted By ridinsince80

1992 Cannondale T600 - stock everything except...

1992 Cannondale T600 - stock everything except for trekking bars and combination brakes / shifters. This turned out to be a mistake (caused some wrist problems due to pronating my hands on the wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,446
Posted By ridinsince80

A very helpful salesperson at the quite high end...

A very helpful salesperson at the quite high end LBS tried hard to get me to switch. After 30 years of shorts I will stick with them. I did drop $150 on a very nice pair of PearlIzumi's though. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-12-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,388
Posted By ridinsince80

I paid 800 for my late 90's Eddie Merckx 7-11...

I paid 800 for my late 90's Eddie Merckx 7-11 Corsa and then put in 800 more to repaint it, fix the wheels and make it a nice road bike. That is a beautiful frame though and very modern looking for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,535
Posted By ridinsince80

Pack some frozen otter pops in there to have a...

Pack some frozen otter pops in there to have a nice dessert that will be OK if they melt. I like "Good Pops" if you can find them. They are fruit juice based.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By ridinsince80

Any guess on how much weight I would add or lose...

Any guess on how much weight I would add or lose on wheels / tires if I switch from my stock 1992 touring wheels (Sun rims with Exage 500 hubs with Gatorskin tires). To the wider but new wheel /tire...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By ridinsince80

Thanks so much for the great replies! I am...

Thanks so much for the great replies!

I am going to give this some serious thought about upgrading the Eddie Merckx or Cannondale vs. buying new. I think the new tire technology is the thing I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By ridinsince80

Thanks for the pointer on fit. At 3k, I should...

Thanks for the pointer on fit. At 3k, I should be able to have it fit properly at a bike shop. On my touring bike I have a 1" rise over seat height which suits me pretty well. My Eddie Merckx had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By ridinsince80

Best comfortable road bike that is still quick and a good climber?

Hi all,

I am 51 and have been riding since I was 16 on and off. I have a Canondale t600 touring and Eddie Merckx 7-11 Corsa, both from the mid to late 90's.

I love the bikes but as I get a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,887
Posted By ridinsince80

I think you should look at the science behind...

I think you should look at the science behind fasted cardio as it has been shown as a good way to burn fat. My experience has been under 20 miles I just go and am fine.

20-50 you will feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,084
Posted By ridinsince80

Lovely bike! You are inspiring me to want to...

Lovely bike! You are inspiring me to want to invest in something new!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,519
Posted By ridinsince80

Nice to see another T600 out there! I thought I...

Nice to see another T600 out there! I thought I was the only one :). I bought mine in 1993 after I got my first real job. I still ride it. I will post pics later. I do feel a bit old school...
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