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Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,720
Posted By Old_Roadie

I lose about 3 lbs of air a day and I am not...

I lose about 3 lbs of air a day and I am not using sealant. I currently have 6,141 miles on Schwalbe tires without sealant. and I have not experienced any quick air lose. Yes, I have also read that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,720
Posted By Old_Roadie

Yes, sealant does help reduce punctures. I used...

Yes, sealant does help reduce punctures. I used to run sealant. I could not get Fusion 3s to seal without sealant. The sidewalls leaked, at least back in 2011 they did. I also found out that sealant...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 11:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,720
Posted By Old_Roadie

I would like to try the Specialized tire, but I...

I would like to try the Specialized tire, but I have not been able to find them at a resonable price.
Any suggestions on where to get them at a reasonable cost?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,720
Posted By Old_Roadie

Schwalbe One Tubeless

I like the Schwalbe One Tubeless. They seal very well and I am able to run these tires without sealant. I have used sealant and I don't miss it.
They roll well, I average 5K miles on the front, ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,356
Posted By Old_Roadie

2,600 miles

2,600 miles
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-15, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,789
Posted By Old_Roadie

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,843
Posted By Old_Roadie

Years ago I could hit low 30's. Now on a good...

Years ago I could hit low 30's.
Now on a good day 28 is about the best I can do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 55,345
Posted By Old_Roadie

I average 5,000 miles on Dura aces chains and I...

I average 5,000 miles on Dura aces chains and I have over 12,000 on the Ultegra cassette and it still going strong. Over 26,00 on the chainrings also Ultegra
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 09:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,559
Posted By Old_Roadie

Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack - great for installing...

Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack - great for installing tubeless tires on Shimano tubeless rims
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By Old_Roadie

I have a little 800 miles on mine. I am running...

I have a little 800 miles on mine. I am running Schwalbe One tubeless without sealant, and so far so good. The tires went on fairly easily and sealed with just a floor pump.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,798
Posted By Old_Roadie

I went tubeless 3 1/2 years ago and have had 1...

I went tubeless 3 1/2 years ago and have had 1 flat in over 13k miles
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,645
Posted By Old_Roadie

Here are a couple of YouTube videos, hope this...

Here are a couple of YouTube videos, hope this helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwxEPRk3LFg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJJyl0xPrJ0
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,467
Posted By Old_Roadie

This is why I voted for the Cannondale

This is why I voted for the Cannondale
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,580
Posted By Old_Roadie

Excellent reasons to go with the '15. Do NOT buy...

Excellent reasons to go with the '15. Do NOT buy from a shop you do not like
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,386
Posted By Old_Roadie

I voted for 23s since 25s will not fit on my...

I voted for 23s since 25s will not fit on my frame. I would love to go to 25s but cannot.
Currently running Schwalbe One tubeless
I would think that from the poll both should be stocked
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Old_Roadie

My brother got one from China

My brother got one from China
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,163
Posted By Old_Roadie

First, I am sure you are aware of this, everyone...

First, I am sure you are aware of this, everyone is different, and so the advice to get the Cardiologist involved is good advice.

I have heart issues, never actually had a heart attack. In fact...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,080
Posted By Old_Roadie

I have been on tubeless for going on 4 years now....

I have been on tubeless for going on 4 years now. Over 24k miles
I am currently using Dura Ac C24 TL rims, Schwalbe Ones. I use Café Latex for sealant
I have had one flat, a side wall cut on a rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,247
Posted By Old_Roadie

That was my thought also!

That was my thought also!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,247
Posted By Old_Roadie

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,497
Posted By Old_Roadie

I did my 66th birthday ride on Saturday, did the...

I did my 66th birthday ride on Saturday, did the 66 miles. Perfect day for it, could not have been better.
I missed last year, I had a total knee replacement at the end of November, so I was very...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-09-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,189
Posted By Old_Roadie

2008: Carlos Sastre (Team CSC-Saxo Bank) Cervélo...

2008: Carlos Sastre (Team CSC-Saxo Bank) Cervélo R3-SL
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,212
Posted By Old_Roadie

It certainly can. I had a fairly large cut on a...

It certainly can. I had a fairly large cut on a rear Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tubeless, on Dura Ace 7900 wheels with caffelatex sealant. I felt the tire going soft, got off, looked at the cut, Use my road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,133
Posted By Old_Roadie

I had a very similar experience. The tests did...

I had a very similar experience. The tests did not show much but the cardic cath did. Do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,200
Posted By Old_Roadie

Thank you !

:thumb: Thank you for such an enjoyable and well done post!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-14, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,070
Posted By Old_Roadie

Yesterday was my first real ride since November...

Yesterday was my first real ride since November 25, when I had a total knee replacement.


I had been around the neighborhood for a couple of 15 minute rides or so, however yesterday I got out on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,762
Posted By Old_Roadie

Thanks! I received allot of Welcome to Medicare!...

Thanks! I received allot of Welcome to Medicare! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,762
Posted By Old_Roadie

Today is my 65th birthday so I am now a member of...

Today is my 65th birthday so I am now a member of this distinguished group.
I have been off the bike since the end of August. I was coming home from a ride and my left knee just popped. I had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,421
Posted By Old_Roadie

Once

Once
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,943
Posted By Old_Roadie

Garmin 510 bundle

Garmin 510 bundle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,764
Posted By Old_Roadie

If you ride road tubeless and are using sealant,...

If you ride road tubeless and are using sealant, check the sealant every few weeks and make sure is has not dried out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,266
Posted By Old_Roadie

I got back into cycling around 1995 when i was...

I got back into cycling around 1995 when i was diagnosed with diabetes.
I rode on and off since I was a child.
At some point I started tracking my mileage and I have around 48,400 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,140
Posted By Old_Roadie

Congratulations ! It took me twice that to...

Congratulations !

It took me twice that to do my first official Century.
keep on ridding :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,865
Posted By Old_Roadie

Dunbar, I am in OC and I will be looking for...

Dunbar,

I am in OC and I will be looking for a new Roubaix come January for my 65th birthday. I would very much appreciate it you would PM me that shop name. The best I have seen is 10%, not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,747
Posted By Old_Roadie

No, it is not. I ride with a guy who did the Tour...

No, it is not. I ride with a guy who did the Tour of Palm Springs on a day when wind guts were topping 35 MPH, and he was passing strong cyclists on S-Works Tarmacs and Pinarello Dogmas while he was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,287
Posted By Old_Roadie

Unbalanced?According to my wife I am!

Unbalanced?According to my wife I am!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,405
Posted By Old_Roadie

metalheart44, Thank you for this thread. I...

metalheart44,

Thank you for this thread.
I went to see the orthopedist yesterday and I am scheduled for a TKR on my left knee.
Thanks to all for the information.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,117
Posted By Old_Roadie

I am of the opinion that with a carbon frame it...

I am of the opinion that with a carbon frame it is about the carbon.
I had a 2008 Roubaix Expert and I now have a 2009 Roubaix Pro frame, and yes the frame was redesigned for 2009, but I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,290
Posted By Old_Roadie

I have 2009 Roubaix Pro 21,000 on it There is...

I have 2009 Roubaix Pro 21,000 on it There is very little in the way of scratches or other cosmetic issues, otherwise the frame is just as good as new.

My previous bike was a Cannondale R400 that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By Old_Roadie

I have about 10,000 miles on tubeless. I have had...

I have about 10,000 miles on tubeless. I have had one flat where I had to install a tube and one puncture that the tire sealed with sealant.

I have used Hutchinson Fusion 3 and Schwalbe Ultremo ZX...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,904
Posted By Old_Roadie

Yes I definitely have good and bad days, but...

Yes I definitely have good and bad days, but thankfully many more good ones than bad ones.
If I have a few bad days in a row I will take a couple of days off and that does help.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Old_Roadie

Great finish! Thanks for posting!

Great finish! Thanks for posting!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 15,339
Posted By Old_Roadie

Type 2 diabetes 2 bad knees, 2 surgeries on...

Type 2 diabetes
2 bad knees, 2 surgeries on right knee
Asthma
Quadruple bypass
Stent

Pacemaker - I go into heart block and when I do the pacemaker kicks in, when this happens on hills I just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
Posted By Old_Roadie

I have almost 9,000 miles on tubeless tires. I...

I have almost 9,000 miles on tubeless tires.
I have the Dura Ace 7900 C24 TL wheels
7,500 miles on Hutchinson Fusion 3 tubeless
1,500 miles on Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tubeless

So far I like the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,837
Posted By Old_Roadie

64 180 Lbs 5' 10' I've ridden 3,500 miles...

64
180 Lbs
5' 10'
I've ridden 3,500 miles this year, i have 1,900 miles to go till I hit 50,000 miles. My goal is to hit 50,000 before I am 65 in January.
I average 15 MPH
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,897
Posted By Old_Roadie

For me the HRM is the most important piece of...

For me the HRM is the most important piece of equipment I have. I do not ride without it. I have had 5 heart surgeries in the last 2 years including a 4x bypass, a pacemaker, and a stent.


I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,225
Posted By Old_Roadie

Sounds like we ride the same bike paths. I have...

Sounds like we ride the same bike paths.
I have seen Sea Turtles near the power plant In Seal Beach on the San Gabriel River trail, and I have also seen a Sea Lion in the river channel , I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,827
Posted By Old_Roadie

I've been using Lizard Skins for the last 2 years...

I've been using Lizard Skins for the last 2 years and I am satisfied with it.
I changed from white to black, I had a hard time keeping the white looking respectable. I have over 6,500 miles on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,942
Posted By Old_Roadie

Pacemaker malfunctioning

Pacemaker malfunctioning
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,598
Posted By Old_Roadie

102 miles

102 miles
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