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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,250
Posted By drcollie

65-years-old, my two rides: 2020 Specialized...

65-years-old, my two rides:

2020 Specialized Roubaix Pro (aka "the rocketship")

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 19,277
Posted By drcollie

Keep at it. When I first started road riding...

Keep at it. When I first started road riding last year, a good ride for me was 6 miles. Now I'm up to 25 miles. It doesn't happen overnight.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,069
Posted By drcollie

Yes, go full squish and you'll be glad you did. ...

Yes, go full squish and you'll be glad you did. Not only is the ride more plush, but the bike will be more forgiving if you have a bad line into some roots or a rock garden. I'm 65 years old and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By drcollie

I'd buy used off Craigslist, there are some...

I'd buy used off Craigslist, there are some smoking good buys out there. I've had excellent luck getting high-quality bikes that way. Take someone with you that knows bikes if you can. 15 miles each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,623
Posted By drcollie

You are correct, my mistake. I confused 20mm of...

You are correct, my mistake. I confused 20mm of travel with 2.0 inches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By drcollie

I traded in my Specialized Sirrus Expert for a...

I traded in my Specialized Sirrus Expert for a 2020 Roubaix Pro. I don't miss the Sirrus one bit - the Roubaix is so superior in every respect. If you haven't ridden the 2020 model, it has a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,623
Posted By drcollie

Specialized bikes have the Future Shock in...

Specialized bikes have the Future Shock in certain models (Roubaix, Diverge) that gives you 2" of travel on the bars - and also a flexing seat post. Super comfortable, especially on bumps.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,678
Posted By drcollie

Apple 4 watch. Not cheap, but it has many tricks...

Apple 4 watch. Not cheap, but it has many tricks including a fall detector that will call emergency services, and if you get the Cell model you can leave your phone at home and make/receive phone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,741
Posted By drcollie

I bought a 2020 Roubaix Pro in May, been riding...

I bought a 2020 Roubaix Pro in May, been riding it ever since.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,096
Posted By drcollie

I went from this a 2017 Specialized Sirrus Carbon...

I went from this a 2017 Specialized Sirrus Carbon Expert (which at the time thought it was the cat's ass) to a 2020 Specialized Roubaix Pro I bought when it first came out this spring.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,124
Posted By drcollie

I have a new 2020 Roubaix Pro with the SRAM E-tap...

I have a new 2020 Roubaix Pro with the SRAM E-tap and while it was a bit outside my comfort level in price....the bike itself is just phenomenal. I rode the model down with the aluminum wheels and...
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