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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,066
Posted By bruce19

That's a little harsh. Hoping you were joking.

That's a little harsh. Hoping you were joking.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,066
Posted By bruce19

This.

This.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By bruce19

I have been a paid subscriber for a couple years....

I have been a paid subscriber for a couple years. My info is still all there but none of the folks I was following show up. I went to one of them and it says I'm following her but no data anywhere.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By bruce19

I actually have an account there. I'll have to...

I actually have an account there. I'll have to spend some time there. It doesn't seem to have the data I look for but it could just be my inexperience with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 965
Posted By bruce19

To me sizing is the most important factor....

To me sizing is the most important factor. Having said that, we generally fit a range of sizes. In my case between 54-56 works just fine. I have bought a couple bikes from the Pro's Closet. I feeel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 925
Posted By bruce19

I've never raced. One of my childhood friends,...

I've never raced. One of my childhood friends, Alan Grieco, was a sprint cyclist on the '64 Olympic team but that's the closest I ever got to cycling. I was a football/baseball guy. Went to college...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By bruce19

STRAVA is making me crazy

I've been using STRAVA for years and I like it. But, I didn't upload data for about 6 months. Now when I go on I get a blank page except for a couple headers. If I click on My Activities I get all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 700
Posted By bruce19

From all the GCN and other "scientific" studies...

From all the GCN and other "scientific" studies I've seen, my conclusion is that it matters in terms of time up a given climb. But, much depends on who you are. And, for most of us, not much at all....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 925
Posted By bruce19

How do you know Ron? We've been friends for years...

How do you know Ron? We've been friends for years and he usually comes over to my house at least once a month for bourbon night. In fact, he was here with Fran last Saturday to celebrate his birthday...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 925
Posted By bruce19

You're speaking to my college football career.

You're speaking to my college football career.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 925
Posted By bruce19

What's your cyclist identity?

The other day I was talking to a friend who has been involved in cycling his whole life..He raced locally, was a mechanic, owned an LBS, and worked as a rep for for various cycling entities. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,410
Posted By bruce19

I have a CAAD 12 w/105. I swapped out the Aksium...

I have a CAAD 12 w/105. I swapped out the Aksium clinchers for Mavice Ksyrium Elite USTs. I've done nothing else and my bike is sub 18 lbs. I think 17 lb 14 oz to be exact. I have 5 road bikes with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,571
Posted By bruce19

I check my stats by age a lot. I'm usually first...

I check my stats by age a lot. I'm usually first or second in every segment. Then again, I'm in the 75+ category and there are very few of us. So, not all that impressive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

I will only bother you if right & wrong matter....

I will only bother you if right & wrong matter. If you have some integrity..No worries..You're safe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

Then let's just capitulate? When I know that...

Then let's just capitulate? When I know that someone is damaging us I don't support them. You can try to do what you can do or you can give up. And, since this is a bicycle forum I addressed this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

You can tell me that I was inarticulate or that...

You can tell me that I was inarticulate or that you don't think I made my point. Fair enough. But you CAN'T tell me what my intent was. Now I'm going to go have a burger with bacon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

I know what my intent was Interpret it as you...

I know what my intent was Interpret it as you will.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,618
Posted By bruce19

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs...

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs ago. I'd rather ride without a helmet than without my Garmin radar.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,618
Posted By bruce19

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF...

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF Instructor has made me a better driver and cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,382
Posted By bruce19

I've had good luck with Tiffosi, Oakley and...

I've had good luck with Tiffosi, Oakley and others. Strangely I've taken to riding with my Maui Jim sport glasses and really like them. I think it's because the are so light.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,682
Posted By bruce19

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've...

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've probably averaged 3-4 flats a season. A wild ass guess of course. About 5 yrs ago I converted a rear wheel on a road bike to tubeless. I was skeptical but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

My OP wasn't meant to be about Lance Armstrong...

My OP wasn't meant to be about Lance Armstrong per se but for a timeline of his career, including doping, this is informative:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

After all the reasonable discussion by the BF...

After all the reasonable discussion by the BF members here, this is your take away?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

I actually don't have some vendetta wish towards...

I actually don't have some vendetta wish towards Lance because of his cheating. He cheated. He got caught. He was held accountable. I do though despise his actions of reprisal toward people like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

My comment was to the effect that I never plan to...

My comment was to the effect that I never plan to buy a bike. I always think I have too many. Then I end up buying another. So, really, who knows?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

Nope. They are the ones I already own. I'm not...

Nope. They are the ones I already own. I'm not considering buying any more. Although, I've said that before. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

Other than the adolescent "twisted Knickers"...

Other than the adolescent "twisted Knickers" comment, I agree with you. As for my bikes....a GURU Photon, GURU Sidero, Cannondale CAAD 12, and a Canyon Aeroad. Oh, and a Colnago World Cup CX.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

FWIW the USPS sued Armstrong and he settled by...

FWIW the USPS sued Armstrong and he settled by paying $5 million. So, kudos to USPS. and, when his fraud was obvious, Nike publicly killed their deal with him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

Just to clarify......my objection is to what TREK...

Just to clarify......my objection is to what TREK did after they knew or should have known that LA was a fraud. Rather than pursue evidence or at least consider it, they made a corporate decision to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

According to the indigenous people the problem is...

According to the indigenous people the problem is immigrants.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

And, this is what's wrong with America. It didn't...

And, this is what's wrong with America. It didn't happen directly to me so I guess I won't hold corporate America responsible for their bad acts towards others. I'll just go along supporting them and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,540
Posted By bruce19

Why I will never buy a TREK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMpOC2fiJ8E
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 20,284
Posted By bruce19

Understood. But, Greg wasn't the only ones to...

Understood. But, Greg wasn't the only ones to accuse him. Check out thee Andreius. A little more info:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 23,239
Posted By bruce19

I wear what I want to wear. If someone wants to...

I wear what I want to wear. If someone wants to judge me, I don't care. How I live my life is not based on others' judgements.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 20,284
Posted By bruce19

I'm one of those who did not like what Trek did...

I'm one of those who did not like what Trek did to Greg LeMond over the Lance Armstrong scandal. They put corporate profits over the sport and did it by throwing LeMond under the bus. So, screw 'em.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 827
Posted By bruce19

I really like Castelli kit. And, yes, it all runs...

I really like Castelli kit. And, yes, it all runs small. I have to order XXL in a jersey and in US sizing I'm between L and XL. 43-44" chest actually.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,132
Posted By bruce19

I am 77. There are times in life when I feel...

I am 77. There are times in life when I feel "older" but I don't really think of age generally. On the bike I never feel old. I don't climb well and I'm never going to average 20 mph on my particular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,892
Posted By bruce19

I have 4 road bikes and a cross bike. My wife has...

I have 4 road bikes and a cross bike. My wife has two road bikes and a cross bike. Five years ago I converted all bikes to tubeless from clincher. The only experience I can add is that we have had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,348
Posted By bruce19

I'm 77. Numbers are pretty irrelevant given all...

I'm 77. Numbers are pretty irrelevant given all the variables. Things like terrain, wind, traffic, etc. But, my STRAVA history shows me what I did on a specific route on a specific date over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,366
Posted By bruce19

I should have been more specific. We are all...

I should have been more specific. We are all recreational riders. The problem I have is with the riders who are ignorant but do not seek out assistance in understanding how to handle their bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,366
Posted By bruce19

I belong to a local club. For about 15 years...

I belong to a local club. For about 15 years actually. But, I ride with the only a couple times a year. I feel safer without the "recreational" riders who came late to the sport and don't know how to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,657
Posted By bruce19

I'm 77 and down to a couple friends for Thursday...

I'm 77 and down to a couple friends for Thursday night bourbon at my local tavern.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,559
Posted By bruce19

It was sketchy. We had a lot of rain and it's...

It was sketchy. We had a lot of rain and it's usually windy at my house. I never got into a proper rhythm.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,573
Posted By bruce19

From my years of athletic endeavor I know that I...

From my years of athletic endeavor I know that I have an abundance of fast twitch fibers and a lack of slow twitch. I also have an attitude of wanting to move akin to HIIT efforts. Having said that,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By bruce19

Good job. We are with you.

Good job. We are with you.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,095
Posted By bruce19

I have had several Ksyrium Elite clinchers for...

I have had several Ksyrium Elite clinchers for many years and they have served me well. Once hit a pot hole with front and rear at approx 40 mph on a downhill. They did not go out of true. These days...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,745
Posted By bruce19

I ride with a Garmin radar unit but w/o the...

I ride with a Garmin radar unit but w/o the camera. Just don't want to pay the money for one. FWIW I'd rather ride w/o a helmet than w/o my radar. Fortunately its not a choice I have to make.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,053
Posted By bruce19

Back in the day it was common to get the smaller...

Back in the day it was common to get the smaller size because it would be lighter. I'm feeling pretty lucky because a 54/55 frame with a 55 TT is perfect for me. If frames are specified as S-M-L I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,535
Posted By bruce19

I've never had a noseless saddle but do have a...

I've never had a noseless saddle but do have a couple snub nose saddles. They've become my favorite.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,719
Posted By bruce19

I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week and occasionally...

I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week and occasionally someone wil say that I look like I'm in my 50's when I tell them I'm 77. I don't know what age I look like but OTOH I no longer care.
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