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Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,078
Posted By jleeg

While we wait for his pics…… I love this bike. ...

While we wait for his pics……
I love this bike.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,190
Posted By jleeg

I’m 70 and have ridden 7000 miles or so in 2021....

I’m 70 and have ridden 7000 miles or so in 2021. I ride a road bike and still love pushing it. Alas, the future is somewhat ordained but I’ll push it as long as I’m having as much fun as I am. Best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,762
Posted By jleeg

Let’s see….VBC (visible butt crack) compared to...

Let’s see….VBC (visible butt crack) compared to DW (dropped wallet). My take on this is based on many years of focused study. If the DW is considered lost, for whatever duration before our reunion, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-21, 04:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,385
Posted By jleeg

I sorta like the look of a folded tubular tire...

I sorta like the look of a folded tubular tire behind my saddle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 12:49 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 66,615
Posted By jleeg

Steel 40 years ago and steel today. I ride the...

Steel 40 years ago and steel today. I ride the newer on much more often because of gearing and ergo shifting.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-28-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,155
Posted By jleeg

Maybe you could be more specific about what...

Maybe you could be more specific about what irritates you, then I may come to dislike him too. For now, I am enjoying this affable man. He and Christian make my viewing a good experience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,627
Posted By jleeg

I never see references to Hestra. In my 40 some...

I never see references to Hestra. In my 40 some years of road cycling I’ve tried many but I love this brand above all others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,783
Posted By jleeg

Is there cyclist coming the opposite direction?

Is there cyclist coming the opposite direction?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,502
Posted By jleeg

My 70th year has been my best cycling year. So...

My 70th year has been my best cycling year. So happy pushing the gears and staying fit. I was undoubtedly faster and stronger In my younger days but here I am. I wish you all good health and joy from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,550
Posted By jleeg

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Is this not what’s ahead? Many miles to us all till...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,231
Posted By jleeg

I wear and like then, even in heat and humidity. ...

I wear and like then, even in heat and humidity. Aegend from Amazon are less than $20 for two pair and work well. Summer sleeves from Pactimo are primo. I was finding that either sun screen or sun...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 02:34 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,292
Posted By jleeg

I ran tubulars on my first serious bike and...

I ran tubulars on my first serious bike and though it’s been a while, I really enjoy riding them. When I bought my Merlin Ti 28 years ago, the shop put me on 18 mm clinchers that I inflated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,531
Posted By jleeg

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Tommassini XFire, Campy Record 12
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,185,265
Posted By jleeg

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I purchased some stainless steel
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

Stainless steel By the way, the Merlin is a...

Stainless steel
By the way, the Merlin is a spectacular ride. Yes, this Tommassini is stiffer, lighter by 4 pounds and has better forks and wheels, accommodates wider tires....but that Merlin holds...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

I did it. I didn’t go far from my Merlin, though...

I did it. I didn’t go far from my Merlin, though I’m back to steel.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

Frame is purchased. Awaiting wheels and gruppo....

Frame is purchased. Awaiting wheels and gruppo. No giveaways so stay tuned!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,260
Posted By jleeg

It’s coming fro the head tube. No doubt...

It’s coming fro the head tube. No doubt whatsoever. My bike is 29 years old and the steerer tube is obviously failing. So I lubed the front quick release and dropout and fixed it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By jleeg

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Built for me by Rodney.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

Issue: Is the innovation I’d get in a new bike...

Issue: Is the innovation I’d get in a new bike significant enough in terms of safety and performance? Wider tires can’t be accomplished on this bike, modern geometries and weight can bring a more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

The Merlin is a road bike. One thing I’m clear...

The Merlin is a road bike. One thing I’m clear about is the 12 speed. I live in hill country!
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,913
Posted By jleeg

New bike at 70?

These rambling obsessive musings are not foreign here but that doesn’t make them any less self indulgent. Fair warning.

I’m 69, but will likely be 70 on arrival if I go for it.

I’m a roadie. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 36,149
Posted By jleeg

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I purchased my Merlin in 1993 and finally swapped...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,582
Posted By jleeg

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This is my daily ride....I bought it in June 1993...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,507
Posted By jleeg

You’re making me cry. I had a Raleigh Pro. So...

You’re making me cry. I had a Raleigh Pro. So gorgeous. Sigh. $800 new, with Campy Nuovo Record (still riding the components, frame was a tad large so sold it).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-20, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,916
Posted By jleeg

Welcome back, youngster.

Welcome back, youngster.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,006
Posted By jleeg

When I get elected, remember that I ride a Merlin...

When I get elected, remember that I ride a Merlin titanium. Also that I’m very fast for my age.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,273
Posted By jleeg

“Solar lap.” I like that.

“Solar lap.” I like that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,047
Posted By jleeg

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1978 or 79 Moseman made for me by Rodney Moseman,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,273
Posted By jleeg

Thanksgiving and the musings of a self-indulgent but grateful cyclist

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Not I; just feeling that way.

Happy Thanksgiving all. I'm thinking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,498
Posted By jleeg

Smoke

Smoke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 07:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,498
Posted By jleeg

I have some expensive photochromic glasses for...

I have some expensive photochromic glasses for fly fishing. Polarized lenses are a must for seeing fish. I also go for glass lenses as thy are more scratch resistant, though can break. So, I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,550
Posted By jleeg

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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-22-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,297
Posted By jleeg

It’s a Joe Graham (he traded as Lenox Designs). I...

It’s a Joe Graham (he traded as Lenox Designs). I made that about 5 years ago in a weeklong workshop at his studio in northern Ohio). Other than the occasional use of a power drill, it was done with...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-22-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,297
Posted By jleeg

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My setup has been known to support a cigar and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,897
Posted By jleeg

Now that I have some months and miles on my “new”...

Now that I have some months and miles on my “new” mt bike, I can fill you in on my experience since initiating this thread. I bought a 2018 Specialized Epic FSR Expert. Seems like the name is too...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,522
Posted By jleeg

Chrissroger9, why the false attribution (the last...

Chrissroger9, why the false attribution (the last paragraph of my post that you “quoted” was modified)? If to make fun of an old man rant “that in my day we...and we LIKED it”, I’ll own it. Call me...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-17-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,297
Posted By jleeg

My iPad is adequate. I put it on the music stand...

My iPad is adequate. I put it on the music stand and can easily see all.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-16-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,297
Posted By jleeg

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,081
Posted By jleeg

Ask seller to take a tape to it?

Ask seller to take a tape to it?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,522
Posted By jleeg

My short answer is to study the sites of cycle...

My short answer is to study the sites of cycle clothing purveyors and buy what covers your likely temperature and weather conditions. Most outfits cover a wide range. Don’t fear layering as modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,663
Posted By jleeg

I’ve been around this discussion for over 40...

I’ve been around this discussion for over 40 years (I’m 69). In my climbing days (rock/ice/mts) ascending a frozen icefall included intervals of intense prolonged effort followed by long standing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,958
Posted By jleeg

As a fellow soon-to-be septuagenarian, I...

As a fellow soon-to-be septuagenarian, I encourage you to get on a bike. Do you have a friend who cycles, or a friend of a friend, you could talk to? It can be confusing but it’s not worth fretting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,157
Posted By jleeg

Good hat. Helps keep core temp up so extremities...

Good hat. Helps keep core temp up so extremities stay warmer longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,386
Posted By jleeg

48 years ago I was a college student riding my...

48 years ago I was a college student riding my bike on a lovely spring day. I passed a line of stopped vehicles in a left turn lane, singing to myself as I did so. A cop that I passed chased me down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,988
Posted By jleeg

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Feeling as fit in my 70th year as I did decades...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-20, 05:56 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,634
Posted By jleeg

Well, I think it solves a problem. When your...

Well, I think it solves a problem. When your fingers are so cold and devoid of strength wouldn’t electronic shifting be easier? I was assuming so the other morning when it was cold and I had a had...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,003
Posted By jleeg

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I’m a big fan of lugged steel racers, but in ‘93 I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 475,531
Posted By jleeg

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Does this count? If so, it was my first helmet. (No,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,154
Posted By jleeg

Well, at least two of will be shopping for 23s.

Well, at least two of will be shopping for 23s.
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