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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,007
Posted By dmanders

Maui Jim progressive lens in brown work perfectly...

Maui Jim progressive lens in brown work perfectly for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,427
Posted By dmanders

I'm 68 and 6'3" and a bike fit made a huge...

I'm 68 and 6'3" and a bike fit made a huge difference. I was riding the bike of my youth, a MASI GC at 62cm (CtoC) but it kept feeling a bit bigger as the years went on. Now all my bikes are 59 or...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By dmanders

I wear a size 8 hat and have a longish head. Giro...

I wear a size 8 hat and have a longish head. Giro XL is what works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,449
Posted By dmanders

I have slightly narrow feet and wear Sidi...

I have slightly narrow feet and wear Sidi exclusively as they are a great fit, Never found a pair of Lakes that was a good fit -- always too wide.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By dmanders

Same fit, drop and reach, as road bike?

I am looking at getting a gravel bike. Do people usually go with the same fit as on their road bikes? Or, for example, do you start with a slightly smaller drop and reach? How about handlebar width?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,272
Posted By dmanders

I live in Knoxville as does Lemond. He is making...

I live in Knoxville as does Lemond. He is making bikes again -- carbon and electric. He is pretty"thick" for a bike rider. Never saw him race in person but he must have been explosive. As for Heiden...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By dmanders

Beautiful bike. Are those pedals original to the...

Beautiful bike. Are those pedals original to the bike? I didn't think supers were made until 71 or 72?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By dmanders

Aesthetics? Ride? Do tell. Given the choices in...

Aesthetics? Ride? Do tell. Given the choices in the original post I would go with the 303s. I would worry about crosswinds with 4** Zipps.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,326
Posted By dmanders

I bought a Masi GC new in 1976 for 700 (with...

I bought a Masi GC new in 1976 for 700 (with Clement silks!). I sold it in 2019 for 2000. Rode the hell out of it. Would have made more in equity markets but would only have rode them figuratively....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,864
Posted By dmanders

At 67 I ride a BoB Pinarello F12, super record,...

At 67 I ride a BoB Pinarello F12, super record, lightweight. It is an absolute blast to ride.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,135
Posted By dmanders

I delivered college student apartments and then a...

I delivered college student apartments and then a very high end neighborhood back in the late 60s and early 70s. Did it all on my one-speed Schwinn with baskets in back. I credit the hills for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,278
Posted By dmanders

I wonder if this thread would draw different...

I wonder if this thread would draw different responses from the younger readers in the road cycling forum? Back in the day I rode skinny tubs. Now I ride 28 tubeless and love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By dmanders

[QUOTE=shapiroeric;22611114]Castelli has an end...

[QUOTE=shapiroeric;22611114]Castelli has an end of the summer sale.....30% off some of their gear.....that's all I wear and love them[/QUOT

As a tall person with large thighs I never found a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By dmanders

At 6'3" and 195 I am a great fan of Assos.

At 6'3" and 195 I am a great fan of Assos.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,871
Posted By dmanders

I have 20 and have no problem releasing -- even...

I have 20 and have no problem releasing -- even after my hamstring reattachment surgery last summer. I love the solid feel of the higher tension.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,151
Posted By dmanders

Ain't that the truth. I first visited in 1981....

Ain't that the truth. I first visited in 1981. Now I view Moab as "the big city" on my trips to Canyonlands.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,260
Posted By dmanders

I have used Rocky Mount, Thule, and 1Up. I had...

I have used Rocky Mount, Thule, and 1Up. I had issues with RM and Thule over time. 1Up has been an absolute dream to own. Looks good and works perfectly.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,973
Posted By dmanders

He occasionally does events around Knoxville and...

He occasionally does events around Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Did an event at UTK last fall that was great. Don't know if they allow visitors.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,973
Posted By dmanders

Based right here outside Knoxville, TN. Also...

Based right here outside Knoxville, TN. Also building some electric bikes. Will definitely be thinking about buying any future bikes from them - buy local!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,912
Posted By dmanders

Lots of good and bad info in this thread. Back in...

Lots of good and bad info in this thread. Back in the day I used to ride those skinny tubs. Resisted clinchers for the longest of time. Now that I am no longer competitive I ride 28mm (who would have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By dmanders

Thanks. No EPS sticker to go off so I did trial...

Thanks. No EPS sticker to go off so I did trial and error. Location does indeed matter and it has to be fairly precise. On my 59.5cm F12 it turned out to be on the seat tube just above the rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By dmanders

Turning off Campy EPS

I am new to Campy EPS and love it. I have a question about turning it off to preserve battery life.

I have the magnetic strap to turn it off and everything I can find says just wrap the strap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,865
Posted By dmanders

I LOVE my Fizik 3D saddle. Best I have ever...

I LOVE my Fizik 3D saddle. Best I have ever ridden.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,713
Posted By dmanders

In 1976 I bought my dream bike a new Masi Gran...

In 1976 I bought my dream bike a new Masi Gran Criterium full Campy NR for $700. I rode that bike many miles with many memories. I had Brian Baylis repaint it (he told me he did the original paint...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,445
Posted By dmanders

66yo former racer here. Now just a recreational...

66yo former racer here. Now just a recreational rider. Both my bikes have power meters and I love them. So useful in getting more out of training.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Writing with an update. I saw the surgeon for my...

Writing with an update. I saw the surgeon for my twelve week post-op check in. He told me the hamstring had fully reattached and the residual numbness and sit bone pain would go away with time as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,613
Posted By dmanders

I am 200lbs and ride 28 tubeless at 65F/70R so...

I am 200lbs and ride 28 tubeless at 65F/70R so try taking your pressure down. You'll know when you get it right.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,352
Posted By dmanders

Back in the day when I lived in SLC one of my...

Back in the day when I lived in SLC one of my favorite rides was up Emigration Canyon and down Parley's Canyon on I-80. Actually it was quite legal and safe. Don't know if people still do that ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-21, 05:10 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,764
Posted By dmanders

I currently have an F8 and and F12. My criterion...

I currently have an F8 and and F12. My criterion for selling? If I am not riding it. My friends and wife were shocked when I sold my 76 Masi GC two years ago. I bought it in 76, loved how it rode,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-20-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By dmanders

What Terry said above! I once was on a...

What Terry said above! I once was on a betablocker for my BP and tolerated it but didn't care for the effect on my riding. I am now on Losartan and Amlodopine and am comfortable with those. They are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-21, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Had my first PT appointment today and things were...

Had my first PT appointment today and things were progressing well until the PT asked "Do you clip into your pedals?" Yes I do, I answered with trepidation. She then said that clipping will probably...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Given my background in sports I have a high...

Given my background in sports I have a high tolerance for pain but the tear ranked right up there as worst ever pain.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Good advice. I am a very active 66 year old who...

Good advice. I am a very active 66 year old who has taken good care of myself. My surgeon did tell my wife in post op consultation that the tendon did show some signs of age but that did not concern...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Surgery went fine yesterday (friday). Lots of...

Surgery went fine yesterday (friday). Lots of pain and crutches for at least two weeks. PT starts on Monday. More updates to come. Will see when they let me back on the F12. It may be a recumbent...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Thanks for the great advice. Will do. I still...

Thanks for the great advice. Will do. I still remember rehabbing a partial tear on my throwing arm rotator cuff six years ago. No surgery necessary but my PT was a real taskmaster. Now that shoulder...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Hamstring tendon reattachment

I posted this in ills and pills and got no responses so I am reposting in the general group in the hope that someone can share their experience. Thanks, David

"I had a freak fall while walking,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By dmanders

Hamstring tendon reattachment

I had a freak fall while walking, of all things, two weeks ago and am going in for reattachment Friday. Doc says my hamstring should be as good as new. We shall see. Any experiences?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,811
Posted By dmanders

Competitive Cyclist is a good source. They don't...

Competitive Cyclist is a good source. They don't discount the top of the line shoes very often if at all though. Shoe fit is such an individual thing. I hate the fit of Lake's I have tried but love...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By dmanders

Another advantage to latex is they tend to flat...

Another advantage to latex is they tend to flat less due to the suppleness.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,904
Posted By dmanders

In a 1977 crash with a car I hit my head hard on...

In a 1977 crash with a car I hit my head hard on the pavement. I bought a Bell the next day and have worn a helmet ever since.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-21, 04:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,174
Posted By dmanders

When I switched to a carbon frame and bars I...

When I switched to a carbon frame and bars I started wearing gloves to damp vibration a tad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,170
Posted By dmanders

Have you considered hiring a personal trainer for...

Have you considered hiring a personal trainer for at least a few sessions? Personally I don't use one as I've been lifting for over 50 years but my routines have changed as my goals have changed. As...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,910
Posted By dmanders

And I weighed 155 back then (200 now). My...

And I weighed 155 back then (200 now). My nickname? You guessed it "String Bean." Pain free wishes to you too!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-21, 05:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,910
Posted By dmanders

Interesting read here. I am 6'3" with a 35 inch...

Interesting read here. I am 6'3" with a 35 inch pant inseam. I rode 170 for years and then had a bike fit which said 175. I made the switch and actually prefer it -- fewer knee issues. To each their...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,882
Posted By dmanders

I wear a size 8 cap and have an oblong head. The...

I wear a size 8 cap and have an oblong head. The best fit for me has always been Giro XL.

I just got a Syntax XL over the weekend and it fits perfectly. I tried an Aether in L (the largest it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,725
Posted By dmanders

Ain't that the truth. I haven't ridden a downtube...

Ain't that the truth. I haven't ridden a downtube shift bike in six years and still find myself reaching down there every so often.

DT shifters can be fun but I am Di2 or EPS these days, just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-20, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,492
Posted By dmanders

I used to love rollers. Now it is a Kickr for me....

I used to love rollers. Now it is a Kickr for me. Indeed an incredibly realistic feel.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-20, 05:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,907
Posted By dmanders

Back in April i ordered an F12 from my local...

Back in April i ordered an F12 from my local dealer. Haven't heard from him since I last checked in July. I am a bit annoyed but he isn't holding any of my money so I wait and see. Maybe Di2 12 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 03:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,868
Posted By dmanders

I don't think the Martanos lasted a month on my...

I don't think the Martanos lasted a month on my 73 Masi bought new. I can't remember what I switched to (Fiamme?) but I eventually landed on Mavic GP4s as my go to rim. I liked the Everest freewheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,868
Posted By dmanders

Wow, a Martano still on a Masi? It must not have...

Wow, a Martano still on a Masi? It must not have been ridden much, as the tire might indicate. They were notoriously soft and bent easily.
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