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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,941
Posted By vanwormer

Campy!

From reading through the prior responses, I seem to be odd man out here. I rode and raced in the late 50's and early 60's, and (back then, at least) Campagnolo was the Cadillac of derailleurs. Eddy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,232
Posted By vanwormer

Keep On Truckin'

Just keep on riding for as long as you enjoy it! I just turned 75, and I'm still at it. Rode with my son and granddaughter in the Hilly Hundred into my late 60s. In the words of the MLB pitching...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 45,197
Posted By vanwormer

e-recovery!

E-bikes can be a wonderful recovery tool. I'm 75, and had spinal surgery 18 months ago, so my Madone was (at least temporarily) out of reach for me. After a couple of months of walking to build up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 16,954
Posted By vanwormer

Outsprint it if you can; pepper spray if you...

Outsprint it if you can; pepper spray if you can't. A squirt from a water bottle will slow a dog down - but the next time, he'll remember that it was merely an inconvenience. Pepper spray is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,390
Posted By vanwormer

Been riding for 71 years now, and still going...

Been riding for 71 years now, and still going strong. I’m not nearly as strong as I once was, but at 75 I still do about 15 miles every other day. Use it or lose it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By vanwormer

Help setting altitude on Node 2.1??

I just changed the battery in my Bontrager Node 2.1, and set it up again. Everything worked fine except the altitude setting. I can navigate to the menu, and change the setting for the altitude -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,876
Posted By vanwormer

Dynaryder makes a good point! I had a Trek with...

Dynaryder makes a good point! I had a Trek with 105 components which provided very smooth and effortless shifting. Last year I bought a new Trek with Ultegra components. The difference is striking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,785
Posted By vanwormer

I've used SPD's for years, and am very...

I've used SPD's for years, and am very comfortable with them. Keep your shoes and your cleats and get some SPD compatible pedals. I think you'll be very happy. Here's a thought: I picked up a pair...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,967
Posted By vanwormer

Mount a light on your hitch-mounted bike rack for greater visibility

I've had a hitch-mounted bike rack for some time now, and have always been a little nervous that some driver behind me won't realize that the rack sticks out behind the car when it's folded down -...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By vanwormer

I think I may have solved my puzzle. Some years...

I think I may have solved my puzzle. Some years ago, we bought a Magellan for use in a VW we had. I hadn't thought about using it with my bike, but I searched the web and found a bar-mount for the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-13, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By vanwormer

I'm not necessarily looking for cheap - I was...

I'm not necessarily looking for cheap - I was just wondering if anyone knows of a GPS unit that doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of speed, cadence, heart rate monitor, etc. I'll check...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By vanwormer

Can anyone recommend a good, basic GPS??

I'd like to get a GPS to use on unfamiliar roads, but I have a Node2 system, so I don't need the computer tools that normally come with some of the better Garmins (speed, distance, etc.) Can anyone...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-12, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By vanwormer

Beautiful area there!

Beautiful area there!
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-12, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,492
Posted By vanwormer

The Hilly is wonderful! Did my first one at 65...

The Hilly is wonderful! Did my first one at 65 when I retired. My granddaughter challenged me to keep up with her. What a blast.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,819
Posted By vanwormer

Ahhhhh. . . . Madison: Beautiful!

Ahhhhh. . . . Madison: Beautiful!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,590
Posted By vanwormer

I just read through this entire thread - amazing!...

I just read through this entire thread - amazing! Someone tried to pass on what he thought was a good buy, and next thing we're into a flame contest, claiming that others' tools are nothing but junk....
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,220
Posted By vanwormer

We just moved to the bustling metropolis of Door...

We just moved to the bustling metropolis of Door Village, Indiana - has one subdivision, one county park, one church, and an auto body shop. But lots of quiet roads which are in surprisingly nice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,541
Posted By vanwormer

The idea of a short ride with a nice stop halfway...

The idea of a short ride with a nice stop halfway through is great! Lunch, or an ice cream cone, or just a rest in a peaceful park is a wonderful reward for a new rider. Pick a quiet route on a day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,541
Posted By vanwormer

As Satchel Paige once said, "How old would you be...

As Satchel Paige once said, "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-12, 06:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,364
Posted By vanwormer

Thanks for the info, guys. I didn't think about a...

Thanks for the info, guys. I didn't think about a granny ring not needing ramps - but now that you point it out, you can't shift 'up' to the inner ring, so there's no need for ramps. I think I'll try...
Forum: Introductions
01-08-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By vanwormer

The Tour de Cure looks like fun! I'll put that...

The Tour de Cure looks like fun! I'll put that one on the calendar for sure. Sounds like a good cause as well. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Introductions
01-08-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By vanwormer

Another old timer in the fold

Hello from Northern Indiana; I just joined this forum after having found it during a search for parts and advice. I was looking for some info on changing an inner chainring on a Shimano 105 crankset,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,364
Posted By vanwormer

This has been a very interesting thread to...

This has been a very interesting thread to follow. I found the thread - and this forum - in a websearch for info on swapping out a granny ring on a Shimano 105. To my delight, more questions than I...
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