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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,890
Posted By GFish

Perhaps try Pearl Izumi mid-range bib shorts....

Perhaps try Pearl Izumi mid-range bib shorts. Generally, their constructed to be a little accommodating then restrictive. I've also had good luck with bibs by Endura and Voler.


The Sugoi (RS)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,599
Posted By GFish

Envy...congrats!

Envy...congrats!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By GFish

Here's a fully supported week-long ride in...

Here's a fully supported week-long ride in Oregon.

Cycle Oregon ? The Best Bike Ride in America (http://cycleoregon.com/)

Have friends who have done this ride and enjoy it. The route changes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-15, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By GFish

Before making any big investment on gear for...

Before making any big investment on gear for commuting, try it once or twice with the gear you currently have. Or, ride to work and back on an off day to see it you still like the idea and think it's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,952
Posted By GFish

I ride a compact 50/34 with a 11-34 cassette....

I ride a compact 50/34 with a 11-34 cassette. With the wider range cassette, 97% of the time I'm in the 50 tooth up front. The wider spacing works for me since it's reduced the amount of down and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,070
Posted By GFish

I have Specialized Defroster boots that are...

I have Specialized Defroster boots that are supposed to keep my feet dry, but water running down my tights seep inside the boot. After a few miles in heavy rain the feet are soaked. That's a great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,760
Posted By GFish

Guess it depends on the style of trike. The...

Guess it depends on the style of trike.

The trikes that appear to be fun, were traveling over 20+ mph into a 15mph head wind. The low profile with a 700c rear wheel combined to make a very fast...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-15, 04:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,836
Posted By GFish

For the local people that responded, I have a...

For the local people that responded, I have a question. Is the car traffic always that busy through the heart of the Napa valley?

I was in Napa 2 weeks ago for a wedding, didn't have time to ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-15, 03:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,104
Posted By GFish

Four years ago was my first time back on a bike...

Four years ago was my first time back on a bike in 32 years. Put slicks on a 80's era steel MTB and managed a 6 mile ride the first time out. I was thrilled! At the time, I didn't know the distance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By GFish

You already spent money on the Schwinn, so fix...

You already spent money on the Schwinn, so fix the flat and keep riding. See where it takes you. As long as it fits and fills your immediate needs, that's good enough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-15, 02:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,593
Posted By GFish

My guess is you have the wrong size. And you can...

My guess is you have the wrong size. And you can try before buying, just wear underwear underneath.

For any serious rides, bike shorts are a must to eliminate hot spots and reduce friction.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-15, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By GFish

Congrats on completing the 100 miles. What an...

Congrats on completing the 100 miles. What an epic adventure considering those conditions.

Is this a ride you do every year?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,186
Posted By GFish

What happened to "Practical"? Why is this...

What happened to "Practical"?

Why is this person not participating on their own thread?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-15, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,211
Posted By GFish

Billydonn's post on winter trainer workouts had...

Billydonn's post on winter trainer workouts had me seriously considering buying a trainer. I was inspired by his efforts training with younger cyclist. Instead, I was motivated to put fenders on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By GFish

Does shaving your arms make you faster?...

Does shaving your arms make you faster? :roflmao2:

OK, just kidding....that's a good start prior to summer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-15, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,403
Posted By GFish

I feel naked without a mirror. Don't like...

I feel naked without a mirror. Don't like surprises coming from the rear. Even in group rides a mirror helps with tracking other cyclist.

I too use the Take-a-look mirror, have this mounted to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-15, 02:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By GFish

What's the event?

What's the event?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-15, 02:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,822
Posted By GFish

I prefer bibs and wear these 98% of the time. The...

I prefer bibs and wear these 98% of the time. The 2% was last summer with shorts from Sugoi on a deal to good to pass up. The shorts were nice and easily comfortable, but the waist band was a little...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-15, 02:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,588
Posted By GFish

Completely understand. Being knew, how could you...

Completely understand. Being knew, how could you know. There really is no substitute for experience.

Four years ago (this month in fact) I was new to road cycling with many questions. My biggest...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By GFish

Agree that the wife needs to be happy riding....

Agree that the wife needs to be happy riding. Except people often wish or dream bigger than the effort they're willing to extend.

Although the biking may sound fun and exciting in the beginning,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,185
Posted By GFish

What?? No white helmet? Every road cyclist needs...

What?? No white helmet? Every road cyclist needs at least one white helmet. Appears to me you have more shopping to do.

Buying more gear is just part of the fun. What about your bid/short,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,693
Posted By GFish

I too like the fit of PI and own shorts, jerseys,...

I too like the fit of PI and own shorts, jerseys, tights and jackets from them. After checking, found most items were "Select" and a couple jerseys "Elite", nothing in "Pro".

The Select items are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,325
Posted By GFish

Can I ask why you train so hard and what your...

Can I ask why you train so hard and what your goal is?

Most days I ride to easy, I could use some motivation and a goal that pushes me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,860
Posted By GFish

Mild winter in Oregon...... 55F and sunny...

Mild winter in Oregon...... 55F and sunny yesterday. Got a 37 mile ride in while wearing shorts! Even though my fitness is lacking, it felt good riding the bike on country roads.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,770
Posted By GFish

A friend from work is a serious MTB'r, he said he...

A friend from work is a serious MTB'r, he said he and his ridding buddies still prefer the 26" and 27.5" MTB bike over the 29". Said the 29" felt awkward and cumbersome on the hills and trails they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,770
Posted By GFish

Coastal forest roads come in a variety of...

Coastal forest roads come in a variety of conditions, as I'm sure your well aware of. The primary roads are maintained for heavy hauling, and packed with gravel both large and small. But there are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,724
Posted By GFish

For the cost, the jacket really is a good buy,...

For the cost, the jacket really is a good buy, hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I have two of them, one yellow, the other red.

Having the right gear makes cycling in cold weather actually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-14, 05:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,724
Posted By GFish

I prefer synthetics, no cotton. The cotton...

I prefer synthetics, no cotton. The cotton retains to much moisture and loses the ability to insulate when wet.

Depending on the temp, I'll use one or a combination of these; light to heavy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,724
Posted By GFish

Looks like a Nashbar and cold weather gear...

Looks like a Nashbar and cold weather gear thread.

Highly recommend one of my favorite soft shell insulated cycling jackets.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_527423_-1___204696...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,307
Posted By GFish

Have 5 LBS in my area, and only 1 shop has a...

Have 5 LBS in my area, and only 1 shop has a selection of cycling shoes, but that's only two brands. So I've purchased 3 pairs on-line and 4 local.

I think my feet are relatively average (US 10.5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,119
Posted By GFish

Don't get the "succumbed to electronic gizmos"??!...

Don't get the "succumbed to electronic gizmos"??!

You're on a computer, on the net reading and posting to Bike Forums. To late, everyone here is already enjoying the electronic age of high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-14, 05:20 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 92,528
Posted By GFish

Wow, that must have been fun, what a thrill. Was...

Wow, that must have been fun, what a thrill. Was this a pro-am before a tournament? I'm sure the memory of that event is forever etched in your brain.

I used to be a hardcore golfer 23 years ago...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,232
Posted By GFish

For my night time commute, I like two rear red...

For my night time commute, I like two rear red lights, one on continuous and the other blinking. For the front light, I use two lights and adjust the beams so they overlap but illuminate a larger...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 92,528
Posted By GFish

Nice group of buddies to hang with!! Are you...

Nice group of buddies to hang with!! Are you playing them even or are they giving you strokes?

Very envious!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By GFish

This makes me terribly sad and as an Oregonian, I...

This makes me terribly sad and as an Oregonian, I feel even worse. What B. Carefree said is true, every year a cyclist traveling along the coast is struck by a vehicle and killed. Happens way to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By GFish

Read the article earlier, then a few days later...

Read the article earlier, then a few days later Chainlove offered a Silca Super Pista for half off, so I purchased one. First impressions, quality shaft and gauge, but the base is plastic, very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,160
Posted By GFish

Excellent post, enjoyed reading your advice and...

Excellent post, enjoyed reading your advice and plan to incorporate the ideas in my rides.

Your observations on riding with a heart rate monitor is very helpful. I purchased a HRM 3 years ago...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-14, 01:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By GFish

:thumb: Nice avg. over that distance, very...

:thumb:

Nice avg. over that distance, very strong ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-14, 01:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,160
Posted By GFish

Time. Can't ride the miles unless you've...

Time.

Can't ride the miles unless you've got the time. If you've got the time, then riding more mileage will show improvement. How much depends on the effort.

This is just my opinion, based...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,723
Posted By GFish

My preference is 25's on pavement. Lots of...

My preference is 25's on pavement. Lots of chipseal around here, these and 28's help on rough roads. I was switching to 28's in winter, now I'm staying with the 25's year around, just like the feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,574
Posted By GFish

After test riding carbon, aluminum and steel...

After test riding carbon, aluminum and steel bikes, I purchased a steel bike with Shimano 105 with Mavic wheels for my first road bike after a 30 year absence. That was three years ago and now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,945
Posted By GFish

Much of the joy in doing anything is in the...

Much of the joy in doing anything is in the preparation, the actual event or destination can be anti-climatic. So don't discount the pre-ride ritual or the time required, just enjoy the entire...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-14, 03:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,945
Posted By GFish

From the moment I decide to ride, it takes me...

From the moment I decide to ride, it takes me apx. 30 minutes before I'm out the door and on the bike. No previous prep required.

For the bike, check tires and top off with air, check chain, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,963
Posted By GFish

Had my first ever pinch flat last Friday, 21 mph...

Had my first ever pinch flat last Friday, 21 mph on a flat road. Using 25mm Gatorskins pumped to 110 psi, rear tire. I went back to see what I ran over. There was a solid steel wedge, apx. 1" x 1" x...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,694
Posted By GFish

Just ride. Not for fitness, or riding...

Just ride.

Not for fitness, or riding fast..... just because the sun came up, and another adventure awaits.

Over half the battle can be just getting out the door. So don't think about it,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,725
Posted By GFish

A bar mounted mirror on the left side and either...

A bar mounted mirror on the left side and either a visor/helmet or eye glass (my preference) mounted mirror attached to the right side should help with viewing traffic from the rear.

I have both...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,722
Posted By GFish

Yup, pretty much describes my riding this year....

Yup, pretty much describes my riding this year. Birthday ride on Friday was only 50 miles (8 miles short), longest of the year so far. Finding it harder to get away for anything longer. Most rides...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-14, 03:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,719
Posted By GFish

Yes, yes, thank you so much for sharing your...

Yes, yes, thank you so much for sharing your ride. Really like the day to day update with pics, very nice.

I've never been to Grand Teton National Park, but judging by your pictures, that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,571
Posted By GFish

As to un-clipping, are you rotating heal out? ...

As to un-clipping, are you rotating heal out?

You should be able to rotate the heal and un-clip with the pedal in any position.

Agree with others on setting tension to a minimum. I'm using...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-14, 12:43 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,492
Posted By GFish

Wow, how horrific, just terrible. You survived...

Wow, how horrific, just terrible. You survived one of my worst nightmares.

Heal quickly and completely. And hopefully, you'll get compensated fully for all your pain and suffering.
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