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03-28-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,554
Posted By DirePenguin

My ‘22 Trek Domane SL5

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After having my ‘18 Trek Domane ALR5 destroyed when I was hit by a car in ‘21,...
03-28-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 944
Posted By DirePenguin

In Nov. ‘21 I was struck broadside by a car...

In Nov. ‘21 I was struck broadside by a car making a careless left hand turn across traffic. My bike was destroyed and I ended up in the hospital with a concussion (based on the damage to my helmet,...
03-25-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,037
Posted By DirePenguin

Switching the leaderboard to my age group (I’m...

Switching the leaderboard to my age group (I’m 55), I *still* don’t have any KOM’s. 😂

But, I am in a lot more Top 10’s, so that’s good….
03-18-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,120
Posted By DirePenguin

Me, too. Although it’s not to seek validation by...

Me, too. Although it’s not to seek validation by sharing, I love having the data right in front of me.

I think, if I’m not at least checking in on my power and heart rate numbers and just...
01-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,915
Posted By DirePenguin

I was hit by a car in Nov. ‘21; concussion,...

I was hit by a car in Nov. ‘21; concussion, broken shoulder, 5 broken ribs, 4 fractured vertebrae and a broken ankle. Eight days in the hospital followed by 10 in rehab, then about 4 months of PT.
...
10-10-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,836
Posted By DirePenguin

My wife and I went to a Rick Springfield concert...

My wife and I went to a Rick Springfield concert (“I Want My Eighties”) over the summer and most of the attendees were 50-something GenXers like us. But, looking around, we couldn’t help but notice...
10-10-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By DirePenguin

The 105’s on my ‘22 Trek Domane SL5 have been...

The 105’s on my ‘22 Trek Domane SL5 have been flawless: not one single issue in more than a year (2600+ miles)
09-11-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,907
Posted By DirePenguin

That’s exactly how I was hit back in Nov. of ‘21....

That’s exactly how I was hit back in Nov. of ‘21.

I don’t remember the actual impact, I just remember waking up in a CT scanner in the hospital. But, the police officer on the scene estimated the...
08-11-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 439
Posted By DirePenguin

My ‘22 SL5 came fully set up tubeless with...

My ‘22 SL5 came fully set up tubeless with Bontrager sealant. I was a little concerned at first, but I love being tubeless.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 8,963
Posted By DirePenguin

I wouldn’t have gone road tubeless had my ‘22...

I wouldn’t have gone road tubeless had my ‘22 Domane SL5 not come already set up with them. But, the performance over the last ~18 months has been great with only a minimum of maintenance.

It...
08-08-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,655
Posted By DirePenguin

My current strength workout grew from the PT I...

My current strength workout grew from the PT I needed as I was recovering from being hit by a car in Nov. 2021; I had a lot of injuries from that, but the worst were a broken shoulder and 5 of the...
08-08-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,081
Posted By DirePenguin

In addition to my bike trainer, of course, I have...

In addition to my bike trainer, of course, I have a good quality elliptical, a WeiderPro 3550 (supports lots of different exercises with varying resistance up to 270lbs for some of them) and a small...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,331
Posted By DirePenguin

Update! At about 2,200mi., I hit something that...

Update! At about 2,200mi., I hit something that ripped three closely spaced holes right down to the cords in my rear tire. The sealant did close them off enough for me to get home without needing to...
08-05-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve been using LoseIt for years, originally to...

I’ve been using LoseIt for years, originally to go from 190lbs to 160lbs, and I’ve been hovering in the 160’s for years. I weigh myself regularly and if my weight gets up into the high 160’s, I “get...
08-04-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By DirePenguin

Several folks in this thread had made reference...

Several folks in this thread had made reference to a post of yours about protein and HMB, I tried searching for it but couldn’t find it. Can you point me to it, or summarize it here?

I’ve been...
08-03-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By DirePenguin

I didn’t mean that I just ride every ride as hard...

I didn’t mean that I just ride every ride as hard as I can, I know that’s not as effective. I vary the intensity of my rides; sometimes aiming for Tempo, sometimes pushing into Threshold, etc. By...
08-03-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,939
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve been a user of the LoseIt app on my iPhone...

I’ve been a user of the LoseIt app on my iPhone for years and I initially dropped from 190lbs to 160lbs, and I’ve been “hovering” in the 160’s for several years, now. When my weight approaches...
08-03-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By DirePenguin

Thanks for all of the replies! This is really...

Thanks for all of the replies! This is really heartening! 😁

I’m still recovering from being hit by a car in Nov. ‘21 and my fitness (according to Strava) hasn’t recovered to the level I was at...
08-02-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By DirePenguin

Making Gains after 50?

So, I’m turning 55 this month and I’m wondering if there are other guys (or, ladies) my age that are still improving their cycling; whether that means getting faster or riding farther, etc.

I...
08-02-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve never really bought into the “N + 1”...

I’ve never really bought into the “N + 1” mentality. Currently I only have two bikes; an older hybrid and a newer road bike. The hybrid only gets ridden when the road bike is in the shop.

I guess...
07-14-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,686
Posted By DirePenguin

A couple of years back, I had a hornet fly into...

A couple of years back, I had a hornet fly into my mouth and sting my tongue before I could spit it out! That really hurt, and it stayed swollen for a couple days! I’ve tried to ride with my mouth...
07-13-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By DirePenguin

I don’t know if you think $100 is a lot of money,...

I don’t know if you think $100 is a lot of money, but I’m certain that a Giro Agilis MIPS helmet saved my life when I got broadsided by a car making a left turn across traffic who claimed he “didn’t...
07-10-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,643
Posted By DirePenguin

Except for a yearly group event or two, I always...

Except for a yearly group event or two, I always ride alone.

After getting hit by a car in Nov. ‘21 (I got hurt pretty bad but, although I don’t remember it, I was aware enough to tell the...
07-07-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,598
Posted By DirePenguin

I find that I don’t need to eat at all for a ride...

I find that I don’t need to eat at all for a ride less than two hours. I just take water.

Longer than two hours (and, my longest ride ever was just over three hours) and I’ll take about 100...
06-20-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,538
Posted By DirePenguin

The first year or so that I got my CatEars (the...

The first year or so that I got my CatEars (the AirStreamz ones), I was constantly looking down at my Garmin thinking I was going really slow only to find that I was at my usual speed (18-20mph)!...
06-20-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,159
Posted By DirePenguin

Although it’s a little out of your price range, a...

Although it’s a little out of your price range, a Giro Agilis MIPS ($99) absolutely saved my life in 2021 when I was struck broadside by a car making a left turn across traffic and “didn’t see me”.
...
06-06-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,852
Posted By DirePenguin

I don’t trust any horse, any more. My son, who...

I don’t trust any horse, any more. My son, who has some significant disability, was involved in therapeutic horseback riding for many years, starting when he was about four. Never had a problem with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 679
Posted By DirePenguin

I ride a ‘21 Domane SL5 (mech. 105) and I love...

I ride a ‘21 Domane SL5 (mech. 105) and I love it!

The wider (32mm), tubeless tires combined with the rear IsoSpeed smooths out even the roughest pavement.

And, the down-tube storage is really...
05-24-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,455
Posted By DirePenguin

I’m turning 55 this August and the thing I miss...

I’m turning 55 this August and the thing I miss most about being younger is the quicker healing process.

In Nov. ‘21, I was hit broadside by a careless driver making a left turn across traffic....
05-24-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,930
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve had good results using Pearl Izumi “Select”...

I’ve had good results using Pearl Izumi “Select” men’s cycling gloves.

They’re comfortable, have a decent amount of gel padding (which mostly stopped the occasional hand numbness I was getting),...
05-12-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By DirePenguin

I’m 168lbs. and I’ve got Bontrager R3’s (32mm)...

I’m 168lbs. and I’ve got Bontrager R3’s (32mm) tires on the hooked rims on my ‘22 Domane and I just dropped from 70psi (which I recently noticed is the max pressure for this tire!) to 60psi based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,331
Posted By DirePenguin

My 2022 Domane SL5 came with those and I’ve got...

My 2022 Domane SL5 came with those and I’ve got no complaints.

I’ve put almost 1,500 miles on them and I’ve not had a single puncture that didn’t seal almost instantly (I only knew it had happened...
04-26-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,541
Posted By DirePenguin

Several years ago, I spent a warm summer morning...

Several years ago, I spent a warm summer morning shoveling a ton or two of river stones instead of mulch around our flowerbeds. I didn’t realize then that I was getting dehydrated.

Finished with...
04-19-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,942
Posted By DirePenguin

It’s just my opinion, but a Domane IS a “racing...

It’s just my opinion, but a Domane IS a “racing bike!” Some of the pros (Trek/Segafredo for sure) ride them on the cobblestones. After all, that’s exactly what it was designed for!

Is it as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 142,760
Posted By DirePenguin

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My 2022 Domane SL5
After my 2018 Domane ALR5 was destroyed when I was struck...
04-05-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By DirePenguin

When I bought my Domane SL5 in Jan. 2021, I was...

When I bought my Domane SL5 in Jan. 2021, I was still at the beginning of recovering from being hit by a car (which completely destroyed my Domane ALR 5) and I didn’t trust my ability to unclip so I...
03-28-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,479
Posted By DirePenguin

Although I have no memory of the actual incident,...

Although I have no memory of the actual incident, I remember going through a green light at an intersection before where I was hit and then waking up in a CT scanner at HersheyMed, I suspect you are...
03-27-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,479
Posted By DirePenguin

I was nearly killed in Nov. ‘21 when a driver...

I was nearly killed in Nov. ‘21 when a driver making a left-hand turn across traffic broad-sided me. Broken shoulder, 5 ribs, ankle and 4 vertebrae, in the hospital for 8 days and surgery to repair...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,781
Posted By DirePenguin

My Domane SL5 came with one. Although it hasn’t...

My Domane SL5 came with one. Although it hasn’t been needed, yet, I’m glad it’s there to protect the carbon frame if something were to go wrong.

It also came with a small, clear plastic dork disc...
08-10-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,457
Posted By DirePenguin

I don’t race at all, and never have, but I love...

I don’t race at all, and never have, but I love the feeling of breaking a Strava PR!

I do consider many of my rides “training” to get faster, but they’re still fun!
08-10-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,654
Posted By DirePenguin

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I had a Domane ALR5 (which was destroyed when I was struck by a car) and I now have a Domane SL5. Both of these have the IsoZone decoupler and both bikes were very easy on my back. Both were/are more...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve got a 2022 SL5 that replaced a destroyed...

I’ve got a 2022 SL5 that replaced a destroyed ALR5 which only had rear isospeed.

It’s kind of hard to quantify how well the front isospeed works because my SL5 is also tubeless. But, it does ride...
06-15-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,208
Posted By DirePenguin

I’m another satisfied user of Cat Ears. They...

I’m another satisfied user of Cat Ears. They reduce the wind noise for me so well I’ve got to look at my speed on my Garmin as I always think I’m going slower than I am. 😁
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,147
Posted By DirePenguin

Road Tubeless Maintenance Q

This January I was able to replace my Trek Domane ALR 5, which was destroyed in November when I was hit by a car, with a Domane SL5. It came already setup tubeless.

I’ve read some info online...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,252
Posted By DirePenguin

Anyone else NOT have “upgrade-it is”?

I’m starting this thread as an alternative to the sort of threads that go: “Just got a brand new <insert brand and model>, what should I upgrade first?”

My previous bike was a 2018 Trek Domane ALR...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,050
Posted By DirePenguin

I’ve got an Incredi-bell on my Domane, too. I...

I’ve got an Incredi-bell on my Domane, too. I fastened it as tightly up under the right hood as possible. I can easily ring it with my thumb when I’m on the hoods, which is like 90% of the time for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,255
Posted By DirePenguin

Thanks for all the suggestions, I ordered a...

Thanks for all the suggestions, I ordered a trainer axle from The Robert Axle Project for my Domane ALR.

Just a question for you guys using one, why do they tell you to remove the drive-side axel...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,255
Posted By DirePenguin

Training Thru-axle Adapter?

I’ve got a 2018 Trek Domane ALR 5 and a CycleOps Fluid2 trainer which is currently set up for my older hybrid.

I’ve been considering buying the Thru-axle Adapter from Saris...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,570
Posted By DirePenguin

Yes, the Strava tech suggested that I reset my...

Yes, the Strava tech suggested that I reset my heart rate zones back to the default from max. heart rate instead of the custom zones I set to match my Garmin.

As soon as I did that, my RE’s went...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,554
Posted By DirePenguin

I’m riding a 2018 Trek Domane ALR 5 and it is...

I’m riding a 2018 Trek Domane ALR 5 and it is very comfortable. With the IsoSpeed, 32mm tires and carbon fork, it’s very smooth even on rough stuff.
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