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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,899
Posted By Martian63

Used to be embarrassed by the 100 pound girls...

Used to be embarrassed by the 100 pound girls that would pass me on their tri-bikes then I figured that observing them from behind was not a bad thing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,435
Posted By Martian63

Don't like the dizziness and how tired I am after...

Don't like the dizziness and how tired I am after riding. Even short rides have worn me out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,435
Posted By Martian63

Have experienced most of the side effects...

Have experienced most of the side effects associated with it. Most objectionable is the dizziness. I feel fine while riding but when I stop feel dizzy. After ride,even short one feel really tired....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,435
Posted By Martian63

Lisinopril for BP?

I just got put on lisinopril for blood pressure. After one week am hating it. Any cyclists on this or other BP meds? Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-15, 03:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,405
Posted By Martian63

Any particular brand of epoxy paste that you...

Any particular brand of epoxy paste that you would recommend? Where could be purchased? Thanks!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-15, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,459
Posted By Martian63

Suggest to check/service the rear hub. I had a...

Suggest to check/service the rear hub. I had a similar problem and that's what mine turned out to be.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,405
Posted By Martian63

Safe glue for carbon

I need advice on a safe glue that can be used on a carbon frame. The location is where my duotrap speed/cadence sensor screws into the frame. There is a small bushing that is threaded through the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By Martian63

Oval 300 rear wheel!

Just installed a Oval 300 rear wheel on my Domane due to having worn out the Bontrager that comes stock on the bike. Due to finances could not afford to upgrade and the Oval (brand new) was given to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By Martian63

Like it!

Like it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By Martian63

YEP! Only had it a year and 5 months. Still...

YEP! Only had it a year and 5 months. Still learning. Some lessons are more expensive than others.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By Martian63

Yes the price was pretty much free. I bought...

Yes the price was pretty much free. I bought some other stuff. LBS mech said it would be ok for about 200 miles but needed to be replaced. Squeak (creaking) is still there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By Martian63

Help a rookie with a hub question

Last week noticed some creaking when riding my bike. Earlier this week replaced the bottom bracket and installed new chain. Old chain was between .50 & .75. Been watching chain because I did not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 06:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,489
Posted By Martian63

I sweat profusely. I wear a Halo sweatband and...

I sweat profusely. I wear a Halo sweatband and carry folded up paper towels in my jersey to wipe sweat as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Posted By Martian63

Very good! Being in my second year of road...

Very good! Being in my second year of road cycling enjoyed it very much. Also second "buying up". I got caught in that by buying a basic starter took about 2 months to realize I loved it and went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Martian63

Thanks all! Got it!

Thanks all! Got it!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,423
Posted By Martian63

Wear what you are comfortable riding.

Wear what you are comfortable riding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Martian63

do you have a set of screw extractor tools, that...

do you have a set of screw extractor tools, that might do it[/QUOTE]

I don't know if they make an extractor that small. Will definitely be looking tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,566
Posted By Martian63

Short morning ride 26.1 miles. Spotted this ol'...

Short morning ride 26.1 miles. Spotted this ol' boy enjoying the sunshine on the way home.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-15, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Martian63

Help with screw extraction

I changed the battery in my duotrap sensor today. Some how in the process when reinstalling I rounded out the 2.5 allen head screw. Now needing to remove again and put a decent battery in (I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,177
Posted By Martian63

Join a local club. Ours has social rides and...

Join a local club. Ours has social rides and offers a "skills and drills" ride to teach you to ride in pace lines. The skills and drills rides were amazing for this beginner. The social rides are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,952
Posted By Martian63

Good chance on that. When I get out moisture...

Good chance on that. When I get out moisture forms on the frame. Would make sense it would do it internally as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-15, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,952
Posted By Martian63

That's what I told LBS with the first...

That's what I told LBS with the first replacement. Smart a## mechanic there asked me if I was riding it in the ocean. I've learned to do most of my own work since then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,952
Posted By Martian63

[QUOTE=FBinNY;17619468]Water in frames is a...

[QUOTE=FBinNY;17619468]Water in frames is a common issue, especially because so many makers don't believe in drilling weep holes in the BB shell.

If your bike lacks a weep hole, but has a screwed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,952
Posted By Martian63

Thanks guys for the replies. My LBS did the...

Thanks guys for the replies. My LBS did the first replacement. They showed me the bearings and it was evident there was moisture. I did the second replacement and also found moisture inside the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,952
Posted By Martian63

Domane bottom bracket life expectancy

I have a Trek Domane 4.0 with about 6000 miles logged on it. I noticed today getting hard to spin. Got home and on the stand an sure enough feeling resistance when I spin the crank by hand which...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,300
Posted By Martian63

Bought a new 2013 Trek Domane 4.0 in 2014 for...

Bought a new 2013 Trek Domane 4.0 in 2014 for $1700 from LBS. Have been extremely pleased. I rode 5023 miles last year and had two flats. Don't think that's too bad. Ride many rough country roads...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,501
Posted By Martian63

I'm 5'-10" and ride a 56.

I'm 5'-10" and ride a 56.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-15, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,910
Posted By Martian63

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432761
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-15, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,671
Posted By Martian63

I'd wear it in a heartbeat!

I'd wear it in a heartbeat!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,543
Posted By Martian63

Highly recommend learning to patch and replace...

Highly recommend learning to patch and replace tubes. There is a wealth of do it yourself info on youtube as well as helpful resources on this forum. Being new to road cycling myself (just over a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,707
Posted By Martian63

No one has ever asked that I remember except my...

No one has ever asked that I remember except my wife and I wish I had lied to her.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By Martian63

Great video!

Great video!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,801
Posted By Martian63

Had not had a bicycle since I was 15. Got my...

Had not had a bicycle since I was 15. Got my first road bike at 62 years old. Rode my first century 6 months later. On that first road bike ride called my wife to come get me after 13 miles. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,374
Posted By Martian63

Weather and starting a part time job has cut my...

Weather and starting a part time job has cut my riding days over the last two months. Lately been down to 3- 30 mile plus rides per week. Ready for some warmer dry weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-15, 06:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,169
Posted By Martian63

I've seen what appears to be some ridiculous high...

I've seen what appears to be some ridiculous high miles logged in STRAVA and Endomondo challenges. I don't know if they were GPS tracked or manually entered but IMO if bogus they aren't cheating...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By Martian63

Worked on Saturday. Solo ride Sunday down to the...

Worked on Saturday. Solo ride Sunday down to the lighthouse. 38 miles.

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,566
Posted By Martian63

Up to Tallahassee, back down the bike trail then...

Up to Tallahassee, back down the bike trail then home. 44.6 miles. Great day, good ride and lots of pretty ladies riding the bike trail.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,354
Posted By Martian63

My LBS recommends replacing cables once a year...

My LBS recommends replacing cables once a year with their annual service at $99 plus cost of cables and housing. Being a rookie that wants to learn more about doing my own maintenance I bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By Martian63

I bought mtb shoes at LBS. Perfect fit. Ordered...

I bought mtb shoes at LBS. Perfect fit. Ordered same brand, same size road shoes online. They were larger. Suggest spending more and buying from LBS if you are concerned about the fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-15, 06:47 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 66,124
Posted By Martian63

64 years old. Bought my Domane 4.0 in January...

64 years old. Bought my Domane 4.0 in January 2014. Logged 5023 miles in 2014.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,626
Posted By Martian63

64 years old

64 years old
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-14, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,532
Posted By Martian63

amen!

amen!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,114
Posted By Martian63

Thanks for the encouragement. Should make it if...

Thanks for the encouragement. Should make it if the weather will halfway cooperate.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,114
Posted By Martian63

Bought a carbon road bike, road my first Century,...

Bought a carbon road bike, road my first Century, 103 miles away from logging 5000 miles for the year.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,640
Posted By Martian63

Funny article!

Funny article!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,781
Posted By Martian63

A burnt hotdog with mustard and ketchup after my...

A burnt hotdog with mustard and ketchup after my first Century.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,205
Posted By Martian63

THANKS EVERYONE! i always learn something from...

THANKS EVERYONE! i always learn something from you guys. I'M GOING RIDING!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,205
Posted By Martian63

Yes it was. Bought it new.

Yes it was. Bought it new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,205
Posted By Martian63

To answer a couple of questions. The LBS...

To answer a couple of questions.

The LBS where I bought the bike put the 11-28 cassette on when I had the worn chain replaced. Found I had let the chain get too worn and told me had to replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,205
Posted By Martian63

Thanks guys! Just amazed at how helpful everyone...

Thanks guys! Just amazed at how helpful everyone can be on the BF. I am new to this but wanting to learn do my own work. Whenever i've tried something never done before I've looked to you guys for...
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