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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By patnoe

It was actually a little over 4000 miles because...

It was actually a little over 4000 miles because my two friends and I had never been to the east coast so we rode from Boston to New York to Philadelphia then to Washington D.C. before heading west....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By patnoe

Damn! You folks are a fountain of good...

Damn! You folks are a fountain of good information. Glad I asked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By patnoe

I was planning to do it myself

I was planning to do it myself
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By patnoe

Advice for 1st restore

I have a bike that is not particularly valuable, but has sentimental value as it is the first bike I bought with my own money when I was 17 years old in 1976, and because I rode it from Boston to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,852
Posted By patnoe

I guess I am in the minority. I am about 20% on...

I guess I am in the minority. I am about 20% on large chainring, 80 on small. I live in hilly western WA and for some reason I have always been comfortable with 90-100 cadence. Works for me as it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

This thread had been terrific. I have changed my...

This thread had been terrific. I have changed my thinking on upgrading. I now think that since I really want Di2 shifting, I may look for an upper end used 2016 or later Roubaix with Ultegra Di2....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

Thanks. This has been very informative. What do...

Thanks. This has been very informative. What do you ride, if you don't mind sharing?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

You make a good point. Sounds like unless you are...

You make a good point. Sounds like unless you are racing, where every little advantage matters, then you are better off investing in wheels. Interesting though that you do have a light bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

You are correct. Sorry. Found this with just a...

You are correct. Sorry. Found this with just a little research: "But even if small reductions can’t be felt, the fact is that a lighter bike requires objectively less power to move. Especially on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,015
Posted By patnoe

Check out the Dura Ace c24 wheels. They are super...

Check out the Dura Ace c24 wheels. They are super light, have an aluminum brake rim, and don't sound like carbon wheels. I love mine. However, they may not quite fit in with the old-school purist...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,015
Posted By patnoe

That is so true. I have been contemplating...

That is so true. I have been contemplating upgrading from my 2009 Roubaix Comp, but find myself thinking, "well, I am 62, should I spent big bucks on a new bike." Love reading the replies from all...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

Please elaborate (not the comment on Di2 and disk...

Please elaborate (not the comment on Di2 and disk brakes). If lighter frames and lighter components do not lead to easier riding, then why do people pay big bucks for them? Prestige only?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

That does help a lot. I am riding a 2009 Roubaix...

That does help a lot. I am riding a 2009 Roubaix Comp with very nice Dura Ace wheels. I have been thinking of upgrading to a 2016 or later S-works Roubaix. I figured that going from 9r to 11r frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 01:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

What did you ride prior to the 2010 S-works? Was...

What did you ride prior to the 2010 S-works? Was the difference dramatic? Subtle?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,710
Posted By patnoe

Yeah, I first saw it on a 2018, but not on a...

Yeah, I first saw it on a 2018, but not on a 2019. I thought, "that thing is ugly, I will look for a 2019" Then I saw it on a 2019. Good to know it is likely removable.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,710
Posted By patnoe

Serious?

Serious?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,060
Posted By patnoe

I am glad you asked this question because I have...

I am glad you asked this question because I have been looking on eBay for awhile and everything I see seems higher priced than bicycle blue book would imply (even one listed by bicycle blue book that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,710
Posted By patnoe

What is this on bottom of frame?

What is this thing circled on the bottom of some S-works frames?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,290
Posted By patnoe

A few years ago I took a left turn too quickly on...

A few years ago I took a left turn too quickly on a wet road to beat an oncoming car. Wheels flew right out from under me and I slammed down on my shoulder. I was able to ride home, but knew...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,174
Posted By patnoe

I guess my thinking went like this: "why would...

I guess my thinking went like this: "why would 90% of road riders have cleats where they have to awkwardly walk around every time they get off their bike when they could have SPD? There must be clear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-21, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By patnoe

Thanks. I had a bunch of pictures, but wasn't...

Thanks. I had a bunch of pictures, but wasn't able to post them yet because I am short of enough qualifying posts. The picture you posted looks WAY better than my SR.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,174
Posted By patnoe

Best cleat 4 walking - not SPD

My road bike has SPD pedals because when I rode less, I wanted a cleat acceptable for walking. I ride more now and realize a three point cleat would probably be better. Are all road petal systems...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By patnoe

1976 SR Gran Course

Any idea what is worth?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By patnoe

Yes, I don't know exactly what my 2009 mid-level...

Yes, I don't know exactly what my 2009 mid-level 9r carbon Roubaix with 105 components weighs, but I have to think that a 2018ish 11r carbon bike with Dura-Ace components has to be significantly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By patnoe

It looks like with 2021 models from Expert...

It looks like with 2021 models from Expert through S-works Dura-Ace, the handle bars are the same though alloy in the expert and carbon in Pro and S-Works.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By patnoe

Are you against used because you fear an...

Are you against used because you fear an unreported crash? Or some other reason?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By patnoe

Old guy S-works question

Okay, not old old, but 62, so old enough. I have been riding a 2009 Specialized Roubaix Comp for over a decade now. I typically ride about 2000-4000 (tel:2000-4000) miles a year. Last year I splurged...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By patnoe

Old guy S-works question

Okay, not old old, but 62, so old enough. I have been riding a 2009 Specialized Roubaix Comp for over a decade now. I typically ride about 2000-4000 miles a year. Last year I splurged on really nice...
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