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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-15-20, 05:34 AM

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Posted By speedlever

What is the typical product life cycle of a new...

What is the typical product life cycle of a new bicycle/groupset? I've heard that some cyclists sell their recent bike when a new groupset becomes available and get a new bike every so many years. I...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-10-20, 10:20 PM

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Posted By speedlever

I feel your pain. I have a 2008 Madone 5.5 with...

I feel your pain. I have a 2008 Madone 5.5 with an Ultegra FC6603 triple and I can't find parts for it either. I may be forced to move to a compact double. Even if I could find chain rings to replace...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

11-02-17, 08:55 PM

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Posted By speedlever

Lol! You ‘old’ guys are an inspiration to...

Lol! You ‘old’ guys are an inspiration to youngsters like me, soon to be 67!

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

10-22-17, 07:59 PM

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Posted By speedlever

Other than when I bought a Schwinn Collegiate...

Other than when I bought a Schwinn Collegiate around the age of 14 (5 speed shifter on the top tube), I didn't do much of any bike riding after getting my driver's license at age 16. That is until...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

10-10-17, 11:29 AM

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Posted By speedlever

Wow, I had to Google Me-Mover. Interesting!

Wow, I had to Google Me-Mover. Interesting!

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-15-17, 05:31 AM

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Posted By speedlever

I put the Ultegra triple gears from my Trek Pilot...

I put the Ultegra triple gears from my Trek Pilot 5.2 on my Madone 5.5 (replacing the stock compact double). I think my Ultegra is the 6600, but can't recall.

Doing a bit of Googling, I found this...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-06-17, 10:44 PM

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Posted By speedlever

I replaced my compact crank (34-50) with a triple...

I replaced my compact crank (34-50) with a triple (30-39-52). I never really liked the 34 and found the 39 a better overall gear for me. And having that 30 available for certain hills was a nice...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-05-17, 01:36 PM

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Posted By speedlever

I hit 65 during my 5 year hiatus from riding my...

I hit 65 during my 5 year hiatus from riding my bikes. Now on day 2 of being back in the saddle. Guess I'll just have to get used to going slow and steady... and not too far, at that. For now.
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