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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,754
Posted By cyclezen

Cope? I ride... It's always been difficult to...

Cope? I ride...
It's always been difficult to avoid group rides, especially in my area... There are rides every day, often in various ride levels. Just a matter if you want company, or not.
I won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 317
Posted By cyclezen

Have to echo posts of users with success and...

Have to echo posts of users with success and pertinent comments on use of TPU. I've had a solid year of TPU, with no issues.
Recognizing the light nature of the material and importance of proper...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-21-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By cyclezen

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't...

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't mean to suggest differing fore'aft cleat locations from one foot to the other.
Actually, I generally suggest picking a 'spot', and setting both shoes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 250
Posted By cyclezen

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were...

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were controversial... Sorry to hear you're pulling back.
Hope you stay involved.
Funny thing about life - when one thing ends, it opens for another thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 547
Posted By cyclezen

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be...

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be helpful...
clean with whatever, but I recommend 'cleaners' not containing 'solvents' - they may damage some of the old cosmetics. It's ok to have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 937
Posted By cyclezen

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both -...

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both - you will get 10 'speeds' regardless of the cassette cog number.... the 11-28 may actually be useable, barely, just wonky at times - times when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 937
Posted By cyclezen

Pros ARE NOT "All that !" a lot of them ride...

Pros ARE NOT "All that !"
a lot of them ride with locked elbows... usually the guys at the back ...
I never ride without gloves, even when grocery shopping...
If I'm wearing a helmet, I'm also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 547
Posted By cyclezen

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era...

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era Peugeot usually came with Simplex parts and either some basic cottered crank or higher level Stronglight.... Also the Track Bars are an interesting...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 534
Posted By cyclezen

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very...

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very funny... Some parts do wear out, and maintenance is always a good thing to have the machine work as well as possible.
But usually good (new?) tires, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,393
Views: 869,093
Posted By cyclezen

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis...

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis Obispo County. We quartered in Morro Bay, and rode around - Montana de Oro, Profumo - See Cyn to Avilla Bch & Avilla, Pismo and up in the wIne country of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 529
Posted By cyclezen

For me, usually, when that condition would rise...

For me, usually, when that condition would rise in me, it was a host of factors.
After review, I always found that I had some issues the days before the occurrence, which led up to the Somatic...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By cyclezen

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ? ...

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ?
Do you still have your Old Bike?
Have you changed your pedals/shoes or are you still using prior bike pedals on new bike? New Shoes or cleats ?...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 534
Posted By cyclezen

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's...

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's important, of course, but your bike should be well within you good size range...
In my 1st post, I gave you a link for the geometry and sizing - you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 622
Posted By cyclezen

saddle & position saddle is often used for...

saddle & position
saddle is often used for weight distribution - could work, but also 'not'...
pressure points from weight are: each hand, each pedal/foot, each siztbone (you have 2 on the saddle)....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 534
Posted By cyclezen

Go to: https://geometrygeeks.bike search for...

Go to:
https://geometrygeeks.bike
search for your TREK model - name should be on frame, and the year of the model - close on year prolly will work fine.
The chart that comes up gives selection of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By cyclezen

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot...

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot 'lever' and will affect muscle engagement in the entire pedal stroke, especially lowerleg/calf engagement, but really all the muscles involved. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 673
Posted By cyclezen

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder. ...

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder.

Onward and Upward
Yuri
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-15-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By cyclezen

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging...

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging segment becomes few and far between as one gets deeper/later into it.
Article does note that a significant part of this conclusion was contributed by...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,628
Posted By cyclezen

It's been said, key is discipline on your food...

It's been said, key is discipline on your food intake. and when...
Lot of good discussion, but what it boils down to is you have to eat for the weight you want to be, if you want to be 170 lbs, then...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,229
Posted By cyclezen

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom?...

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom? at which point in their lifespan? ongoing?
VO2 Max prolly is a great indicator of overall 'condition' of the organism, very tied to fitness. Then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,938
Posted By cyclezen

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels...

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels in a variety of build care. This and a poorly balanced wheel build, add in some hard roads hits, and a spoke carrying much more load than the ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,205
Posted By cyclezen

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0...

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0 (because it's 53/39 rotor crankset, 130 bcd).
so as noted you MIGHT be able to find a 38 inner ring, prolly smallest for 130 bcd, but otherwise, that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,694
Posted By cyclezen

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of...

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of posts, until I realized I like all of them ! LOL !
Cyclist ID? Depends which me, over any period of time...
I have been a 'roadie' for all of my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By cyclezen

Ok, so with the measurements you added, height...

Ok, so with the measurements you added, height and weight, I can visualize a shorter leg/longer torso rider. Arm length also has a part of the overall fit process.
But from current measurements,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By cyclezen

Nice info OP. Always a good way to get the tire...

Nice info OP.
Always a good way to get the tire back on (when using a tube)
Couple things I also do....
If time available and during daytime (or warm area) - If a new tire, I place somewhere that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By cyclezen

My own opinion is that tire it's more complicated...

My own opinion is that tire it's more complicated than just tire width... Tire construction and materials seems to have a definite effect on rolling resistance.
As well as matching tire width to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By cyclezen

From what you describe, as prior noted, the valve...

From what you describe, as prior noted, the valve stem may be sticky/tight. Try working the valve stem a bit (when screwed open) to loosen it up some...
And the combination of a 'tight' internal...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,413
Posted By cyclezen

As noted, no excuse... I also haven't weighed a...

As noted, no excuse... I also haven't weighed a bike in quite some years... In fact my daily rider '09 Spec Tarmac Expert, I had never weighed. I bought it after 'retiring' my '03 Sworks Tarmac, not...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By cyclezen

This allows a few more thoughts and comments ! ...

This allows a few more thoughts and comments !
If that's your pants inseam preference, then I might suggest using 'cycling inseam' measurement - measurement more appropriate for considering frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21,355
Views: 5,270,074
Posted By cyclezen

so, a week or so back I posted a newly purchased...

so, a week or so back I posted a newly purchased TREK Emonda SL5.
After a couple of longer rides, and reviewing the bike more - and in comparison to what I already have, I decided it wasn't really...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-10-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By cyclezen

You're not giving much info about yourself,...

You're not giving much info about yourself, cycling & bike equipment experience and intent/desire.
without that, the current suggestions pretty much cover the options.
go by manufacturer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,280
Views: 654,101
Posted By cyclezen

Figuero Mtn Rd - Santa Ynez ? :foo: I don't...

Figuero Mtn Rd - Santa Ynez ? :foo: I don't recognize this section ! I stopped riding Fig Mt last year - The road became SO crappy from the rainstorm damage, that it was a nightmare of broken...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,037
Posted By cyclezen

Yikes ! Can't remember the last time I had...

Yikes !
Can't remember the last time I had need for a chain tool, on the road... Certainly not after going to chains with master links... 25 yrs ? ??
and only once, when I mustta not put the sedis...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,523
Posted By cyclezen

Before jumping into 'gravel' with a dedicated...

Before jumping into 'gravel' with a dedicated bike, I decided to try to 'convert' an older (2005) Spec Roubaix. The 'convert' was essentially CX tires and a freewheel that would work with the current...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By cyclezen

There is a bunch of info on the web about tire...

There is a bunch of info on the web about tire width, aero, rolling resistance, and on... We all have our opinions. Some colored by 'science', some just our own prejudices or impressions.
If I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,821
Posted By cyclezen

As things are now, I think the 'easier' paradigm...

As things are now, I think the 'easier' paradigm is my current mantra... until you hit that point where 'captain, she's gonna blow!'...
which brings up that old Lemond 'quote'
"It never gets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 730
Posted By cyclezen

not a 'tourer/packer', this would not be my...

not a 'tourer/packer', this would not be my shopping/errands bike (which is now an e-bike...) very 'sport'/ performance oriented, sometimes/often just cruising around.
This is my daily ride ,10...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

Ok, So not disputing any of what you say is found...

Ok, So not disputing any of what you say is found in accepted 'testing'.
I'd like to see - to be convinced - a more 'real world' test situation... it will have a load of variables, which will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,280
Views: 654,101
Posted By cyclezen

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1152x865/osm_apr2024_frommycockpit_96dpi_18a632b7977a120598b9d9ad357f30270aa58f9a.jpg
Climbing Old San Marcos Rd & Painted Cave to Camino Cielo
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,821
Posted By cyclezen

true, but 'age' can have a pleasant side... you...

true, but 'age' can have a pleasant side... you worry just a little less about 'time' and 'see' the climb more completely, everything that you're passing through...
... knowing that things are going...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

nice ! reminds me of my tire/wheel selection...

nice !
reminds me of my tire/wheel selection BITD... Mostly Campy NR SF hubs for road & training, & LF for Crit & track (later with Suntour Superbe) Champion rims for road - Record du Monde for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

Anhalt - Blather 'bout bikes Blog...

Anhalt - Blather 'bout bikes Blog (https://bikeblather.blogspot.com/)... he did good stuff... also a bit younger than I.
hard to recognize anyone, in real life, when they're not in their riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

the video I believe PeteHski was referring to...

the video I believe PeteHski was referring to might be this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QDnUkUaQfk
it's anecdotal, as are my comments...

Pardon me, I used 'Study' incorrectly , proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

Of course you're welcome to believe whatever you...

Of course you're welcome to believe whatever you think ... I could do my usual post lengthy, but not gonna completely hijack this thread...
Aero is certainly king for much of what we're talking...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By cyclezen

The REi bike looks very nice for the price....

The REi bike looks very nice for the price. Quality stuff
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,821
Posted By cyclezen

LOL! You set this fire in the chicken coop just...

LOL! You set this fire in the chicken coop just to watch all the hens run around ! Silly !
'Give a lever long enough, and one can move the earth' all well and good, except there is real world stuff....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,690
Posted By cyclezen

Assuming the bike 'fits', and only you would know...

Assuming the bike 'fits', and only you would know that - or you have someone to advise you, local...
Bar height... reach and rise affect that
on a bike you're already riding and feel 'accustomed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,413
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks, both. I guess I have some 'irrational'...

Thanks, both.
I guess I have some 'irrational' at work also...
I've ridden Specialized bikes well over 20 yrs, and I love them... But would like to try something different... Not needing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,038
Posted By cyclezen

Dependz... I just bought a TREK Emonda SL5 -...

Dependz...
I just bought a TREK Emonda SL5 - should be a slightly better wheelset, but prolly is the same... My immediate thoughts on the test ride - The wheels have GOT TO GO ! Heavy, lethargic,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,413
Posted By cyclezen

Agree with 'Porky' and to some extent 'somewhat...

Agree with 'Porky' and to some extent 'somewhat LOGO BLOAT'... Logos, can be and are 'design elements', but BLOAT is disconcerting and ugly - as with my 2009 Tarmac (which I dearly love... best bike...
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