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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 49
Views: 1,678
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: 49
Views: 1,678
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: 28
Views: 641
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: 65
Views: 2,606
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 154
Views: 4,447
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: 251
Views: 19,575
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: 21,356
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: 251
Views: 19,575
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: 770
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: 167
Views: 8,770
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: 4,669
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: 1,305
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: 11,123
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: 11,123
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: 1,579
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: 5,221
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: 4,039
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: 461
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: 987
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: 2,670
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: 1,019
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: 1,478
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: 6,336
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,339
Posted By bruce19

All good info here. I measure out at around a 42...

All good info here. I measure out at around a 42 cm but I am comfortable with 40 and have been OK with 38.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,097
Posted By bruce19

This has been my go to for over a decade. ...

This has been my go to for over a decade.

https://www.amazon.com/IRBM-Italian-Mirror-Bicycle-Black/dp/B01N9PEZ0Q
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,272
Posted By bruce19

"Bullet proof" is not my terminology. I borrowed...

"Bullet proof" is not my terminology. I borrowed it from several friends who are either current or former LBS owners. But, it is my experience over the past couple decades.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,560
Posted By bruce19

My wife and I have 2 road bikes each. Converted...

My wife and I have 2 road bikes each. Converted to Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST (tubeless) about 5 years ago. To date zero flats. They pump up easily with a regular floor pump. I've never found them a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By bruce19

I started cycling when I was about 35. I rode a...

I started cycling when I was about 35. I rode a 54 frame with approx. 55 TT. Today I am 77 and ride a 54/55 frame with a 55 TT. Even after a crash that resulted in a C1 & C2 fusion. Just bought a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,272
Posted By bruce19

I have two sets of Aksiums. They are bullet proof...

I have two sets of Aksiums. They are bullet proof but a little heavy. The others I don't know well. I have become a convert to tubeless and love my Kysrium Elite USTs. I have 4 sets and haven't had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By bruce19

Bought a Park work stand back in the late '80's....

Bought a Park work stand back in the late '80's. Still as good as the day I bought it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,013
Posted By bruce19

I've bought my last bike many times.

I've bought my last bike many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,891
Posted By bruce19

Only three? Underachiever.

Only three? Underachiever.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
Posted By bruce19

That's an excellent choice that will last you for...

That's an excellent choice that will last you for many years. Rock on.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,505
Posted By bruce19

You are going to get slower. Just accept it and...

You are going to get slower. Just accept it and enjoy the other benefits. If you don't get used to feeling disappointed when you ride. Doesn't sound like fun to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,540
Posted By bruce19

My only experience is with my wife's Canyon...

My only experience is with my wife's Canyon Ultimate and my new Aeroad. I love both these bikes and would buy another Canyon without question. Add in the great prices and it's a no-brainer. FWIW I ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,949
Posted By bruce19

At age 77 I am definitely in better shape than my...

At age 77 I am definitely in better shape than my peers. And, it's beyond cycling. I go to the gym 6 days/week at 6 AM and do a weight routine that no one I know, who is near my age, is doing. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,485
Posted By bruce19

FWIW at age 77 there's a lot I've had to come to...

FWIW at age 77 there's a lot I've had to come to terms with. Having been a college QB and SS I've competed at a decent level. But, that level of fitness and ability is just not coming back. It sucks....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,639
Posted By bruce19

Check out Canyon and Rose, two German brands...

Check out Canyon and Rose, two German brands that sell direct to customer.
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