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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-16, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,857
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I went to progressives when I had to wear safety...

I went to progressives when I had to wear safety glasses at work and could read through my single vision lenses. I had to put clear in the bottom because my near vision was still good. Then near...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-16, 05:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,870
Posted By jim_de_hunter

20 to 45 minutes on the rollers depending on how...

20 to 45 minutes on the rollers depending on how much time I can give it. I've got my smartphone set up with Youtube for GCN training videos and Netflix to take care of the boredom.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,689
Posted By jim_de_hunter

A smart man learns from his own mistakes. A wise...

A smart man learns from his own mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others.

Because I saw this thread this past November, I scheduled and went for a colonoscopy that was 5 years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,451
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Go visit. Lost a 50-year-old buddy this past...

Go visit. Lost a 50-year-old buddy this past summer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By jim_de_hunter

My set up is really minimal. Low end Specialized...

My set up is really minimal. Low end Specialized MTB that I switched to some road tires that I had on another bike, old Cycleops rollers that I picked up on Craigslist. Set-up is in the basement...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,633
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I've learned that I can't be so regimented about...

I've learned that I can't be so regimented about my training/riding. I'd make a plan and the first time something got in the way, as life usually does, I'd fall off completely. Now, I try to get on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,686
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I just bought a MTB after my son took me out. ...

I just bought a MTB after my son took me out. I've been out 3 times on the same ST and have gone down in different spots each time. After watching some Youtube videos I've figured out that my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-15, 07:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,941
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I'm a planner. I started riding last year and on...

I'm a planner. I started riding last year and on my first 25 mile ride, an organized club-type ride, I bonked. I also go through a ton of water so I make sure that I hydrate before and during a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,545
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I finally quit screwing around and put the $7...

I finally quit screwing around and put the $7 dollar seat from my Quasar on the Cannondale. It's a Cionlli 748. I don't know if it's the shape and size or the inch of foam but immediately I quit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I figured out why I need a new saddle...

My stem was too long. Fixed the stem problem, now the saddle is fine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,648
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Count me in.

Count me in.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,545
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Yeah. Probably oughta quit balking and go get a...

Yeah. Probably oughta quit balking and go get a fit.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,545
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I tried tilting it last year. Probably too much...

I tried tilting it last year. Probably too much because it wasn't so comfortable where I'm not supposed to sit. That's why I'm looking at saddles this year.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,545
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I want a flat saddle.

I started out last year on a Dept Store bike and picked up a Cannondale Synapse and Trek Bodega since. I like the saddle on the Dept Store bike best. I slide forward on the new saddles because they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,766
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Spent all Pi Day studying for a Numerical...

Spent all Pi Day studying for a Numerical Analysis test on Wednesday. Pass this test, finish a barely started project on Black-Scholes and I will be eligible for an M.S. in Math from Wright State in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,766
Posted By jim_de_hunter

A bit redundant. All pi's are round.

A bit redundant. All pi's are round.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-15, 07:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,818
Posted By jim_de_hunter

"Blue Moon" as in "Once in a... Knew I was...

"Blue Moon" as in "Once in a... Knew I was loony.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-15, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,009
Posted By jim_de_hunter

How are my bike shorts supposed to fit?

I got a pair of Nishiki shorts from Dick's just to have some. They're tight, of course, and don't bunch or rub. On advice from this forum, I just got a pair (Why are they called a pair of shorts?)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Well, we're back where we were a week ago. The...

Well, we're back where we were a week ago. The kids have been enamored with riding the rollers and tonight, while my son was riding them, the belt snapped. The belts don't seem to be available in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Yeah, for the most part. Mine has a different...

Yeah, for the most part. Mine has a different crank (OE I'm sure), stem (I changed that.), and pedals, of course. Oh, and I put hybrid tires on it. But it's the same color and all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-14, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,114
Posted By jim_de_hunter

You'd think that it would have pedals.

You'd think that it would have pedals.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,421
Posted By jim_de_hunter

It does now! Thanks for the idea!

It does now! Thanks for the idea!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,421
Posted By jim_de_hunter

She finally popped the question.

When I told my wife that I'm looking to buy another bike (I need another one to replace the Quasar since it's not worth putting any money into.) she asked me, "How many bikes do you need?" Well,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,196
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Makes me feel sexy. :innocent:

Makes me feel sexy. :innocent:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Okay. I did it. I rode for an extended period...

Okay. I did it. I rode for an extended period (minutes) without touching the wall or basement stanchion. I'm using my Pacific Quasar because on the YouTube video the first thing that a new roller...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I bought used from local facebook based market. ...

I bought used from local facebook based market. Cycle Ops PVC? I've been on them twice so far for just a few minutes. Have yet to let go of the basement stanchion.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Thanks for the feedback. Just bought rollers.

Thanks for the feedback. Just bought rollers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,134
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Trainer or Rollers

Don't care to mess with the weather. Which do you use?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,599
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Since we're at it: 27 years clean and sober, 14...

Since we're at it: 27 years clean and sober, 14 years no cigarettes and all tobacco, 4 months cycling as a hobby.

One mile at a time and, sometimes, just to the top of this rise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-14, 10:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,196
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Meditative.. I've heard that meditation is...

Meditative..

I've heard that meditation is the art of keeping your mind where your a$$ is. My bottom is on a bike, not at work. My bottom is in today, not yesterday or tomorrow. Cycling for me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By jim_de_hunter

The old mount is a Pacific Quasar MTB that I...

The old mount is a Pacific Quasar MTB that I picked up from CL two years ago for $50. I straightened up a lot of problems that it had but the I couldn't snug the rear hub without it binding so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By jim_de_hunter

The bike gods shined on me.

So... I had a my best ride ever on Tuesday evening. 18 miles running in the highest gears - I figure about 20mph in the flats. (I don't have a computer and forgot my phone at home but I've been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,901
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Started an MS degree in Math 2 years ago. Finish...

Started an MS degree in Math 2 years ago. Finish it in May. Then onto two research groups.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-14, 04:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,715
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Case closed - Last night was the first time since...

Case closed - Last night was the first time since Sunday (it was Friday) that I could ride. I park at the midpoint of my route and pass my car halfway through. Even though NO rain was in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,715
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Uh oh... This isn't going so well... I just...

Uh oh... This isn't going so well... I just ordered my first smartphone and upgraded to a data package so that I can run Strava.... oh my aching wallet!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,715
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I'm not feeling so well. Am I sick?

Decided to try out cycling this summer because I hate running, walking is boring, swimming costs money, and I could try it with out spending any money by riding an old department store mountain bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,378
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Very, very well done!

Very, very well done!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,784
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Still in my first year of riding and had a very...

Still in my first year of riding and had a very similar experience on my last ride the other night but without the dire result. Riding in a neighbor hood the Ranger coming at toward me suddenly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,257
Posted By jim_de_hunter

On the right hand tingling and numb. This,...

On the right hand tingling and numb.

This, too, is my first summer riding and I've hand a problem all summer with my right arm and hand going numb and becoming painful not just on the bike.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,226
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Township that I live in maintains a large...

Township that I live in maintains a large cemetery with a small park next to it. Walking paths connect the everything so you see people walking through them most evenings.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,555
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Yeah, I'm not looking for a project bike. I'm...

Yeah, I'm not looking for a project bike. I'm hoping to find a CL nugget. That was the purpose for starting this thread. I want to know what frame damage to look for to keep from buying someone's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,555
Posted By jim_de_hunter

This was the bike that sparked my interested. It...

This was the bike that sparked my interested. It could be a great deal or a pig in a poke. And I've been poked enough lately.

2009 Felt Z45 Carbon Road Bike - $1500This bike has had exceptional...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,555
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Things to consider when buying used

I'm 53 years old with a lot of mechanical experience and getting ready to pull the trigger on my first road bike after spending this summer riding an old department store MTB that I turned into a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,726
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Rode my age in kilometers yesterday. Farthest...

Rode my age in kilometers yesterday. Farthest ride so far. I started out to do 26 miles but decided to at the miles needed to make it an age ride in kilometers. Hopefully an age ride in miles soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,553
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I've got a 10 mile stretch of 4 lane divided...

I've got a 10 mile stretch of 4 lane divided highway close to home where I go for quick rides. A few other riders use it. I feel safe enough on it and I've not heard of a bike/car or, for that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,059
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Maybe. Maybe not.

Maybe.



Maybe not.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,059
Posted By jim_de_hunter

WTH. Accident was caused by being...

WTH.




Accident was caused by being the wrong gear, not the clipless pedal. Injury may have been averted by platform pedals or a strong gust of wind, who knows?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,372
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Are you sure that she doesn't already have a...

Are you sure that she doesn't already have a tattoo? Better check better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,241
Posted By jim_de_hunter

I'd like one.

I'd like one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-14, 07:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By jim_de_hunter

Cycling stores in NYC -Road Shoes

I'm stranded in the Bronx tomorrow. Where do you buy your cycling gear in NYC?
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