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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,730
Posted By spokes5678

75yr old here ,wrecked badly on head and right...

75yr old here ,wrecked badly on head and right shoulder a couple of weeks ago.
I was doing about twenty mph made a sharp change of direction and over the bars I flew.
I'm wearing an adductor sling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,490
Posted By spokes5678

When I was in my sixties I used to ride with the...

When I was in my sixties I used to ride with the hotshot forty year olds and sort of keep up.
However when I found myself short cutting the route to keep up and them waiting on
hills the jig was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,766
Posted By spokes5678

vilano

I recommend sanket Desai, whose homepage is as an amazon associate, take a Vilano down the Kamikaze or similar downhill trail and report back....................
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-12-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,467
Posted By spokes5678

Check your cleat bolts, a loose one can cause...

Check your cleat bolts, a loose one can cause untold knee pain.It feels like you've
been tap dancing on concrete.
Ask me how I know.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,180
Posted By spokes5678

You are desperate for what they call flow on the...

You are desperate for what they call flow on the trails.
The way to get this and not ride the brakes is to look way ahead of you down the trails.
This stops you braking hard in the turns because...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,062
Posted By spokes5678

I just got an alloy rocky man element 2018 nos ...

I just got an alloy rocky man element 2018 nos size small.
It's the first 29er I've had since a disastrous bout with a 2006 Gary fisher 29er'
I'm only 5' 4''/ 5' 4.5'' on a good day and I believe...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,842
Posted By spokes5678

I heard that the guy who died had a flat, lost...

I heard that the guy who died had a flat, lost control and went off the embankment after hitting a sign
that cut him and he fell the thirty feet but what killed him was bleeding out from the cut....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-19, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,842
Posted By spokes5678

Another great ride on the BDB this year. I did...

Another great ride on the BDB this year.
I did the 68 miler, had a good time.The best part of the whole ride is the chance to
meet up with all the other old farts, have a beer and tell the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 34,771
Posted By spokes5678

That bike looks like it's buckling, like it's had...

That bike looks like it's buckling, like it's had too much dessert.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 34,771
Posted By spokes5678

vortex

I said tour and classics, the bike in the pic with the two guys has lotto painted on it.
if I'm not mistaken Lotto was and is more of a classics team than tour team, despite winning a couple of tour...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 34,771
Posted By spokes5678

vortex

I have an '03 vortex that I bought new in 04, it cost an arm and a leg.It replaced a sweet ritchey logic that weighed a couple
of pounds more.
It's a sweet riding bike but has limitations.
I can...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-28-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,695
Posted By spokes5678

Here in the backwoods of LittleRock Ar. things...

Here in the backwoods of LittleRock Ar. things have improved in a big way since the early eighties.
One of my favorite stories from back then was about an early summer evening group ride on one of...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-01-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,600
Posted By spokes5678

I had c6-7 fusion February last year.I couldn't...

I had c6-7 fusion February last year.I couldn't raise my arms above my head without a lot of pain.
I did the P.T. thing for a while without improvement and the surgeon was talked into doing the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-06-18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,167
Posted By spokes5678

L.A> is being punished for being an A.H. as much...

L.A> is being punished for being an A.H. as much as doping.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,226
Posted By spokes5678

Bob is the same in real life as he is on the...

Bob is the same in real life as he is on the show.
His knowledge,genial demeanor and all round good eggness is real and genuine.
I think if Phil and Paul groom anyone to take over it should be Bob....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-06-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By spokes5678

popup

thanx
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-03-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By spokes5678

How do I get rid of this stupid pop up?

get rid of popup
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,083
Posted By spokes5678

Biking is life, sometimes it's a good day...

Biking is life, sometimes it's a good day sometimes it's not.
Like a lot of people on here my best days are behind me.
Old age and a crumbling body will slow you down in the end.
As...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By spokes5678

Good job John, you need to slow to the pace of...

Good job John,
you need to slow to the pace of us old fart 69 yr olds and just smell the roses.

Roger S.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-16, 09:48 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 14,136
Posted By spokes5678

I forgot to say if you want healthcare options...

I forgot to say if you want healthcare options Little Rock is the hospital capital of the state.
We can accommodate you with regular hospitals, speciality hospitals, rehab hospitals,nursing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 14,136
Posted By spokes5678

Central arkansas has a lot going for it, cheap...

Central arkansas has a lot going for it, cheap housing, beautiful fall and spring ( two weeks ) great riding, road and mountain,( avid groups of riders. )
As usual there is a downside- july, august...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,941
Posted By spokes5678

With the Arkansas mtb series they have an open...

With the Arkansas mtb series they have an open class which I think combines 60 plus, clydesdales and some other unaffiliated people.
A guy I know about mid 60's did his frst race in it and won....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,941
Posted By spokes5678

68 yr. old here, I enjoyed the dizzy heights of...

68 yr. old here, I enjoyed the dizzy heights of racing sport class until around 59yrs. old.
It was great racing the same people all year and either getting pummeled or extracting revenge every...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-16, 08:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,568
Posted By spokes5678

Presumptuous moi ?

Presumptuous moi ?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,568
Posted By spokes5678

Hello John, Roger S. here don't worry about the...

Hello John, Roger S. here don't worry about the pace enjoy the ride.
I'm going to HnH be down there friday.Are you taking the trailer and is Kenny going?
I'll look for you but only if you do a 19.5...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,944
Posted By spokes5678

Did Paul B.make the mistake of going drinking one...

Did Paul B.make the mistake of going drinking one night with Bob and Christian?
Phil and Paul need to pass it on to Bob and Christian, Phil is a liability and even Paul's stream of cliches can't...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,274
Posted By spokes5678

that's what recording's for

that's what recording's for
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-16, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,518
Posted By spokes5678

I'm a world champion lurker on these forums. Some...

I'm a world champion lurker on these forums. Some of us are just born that way I guess.I didn't know Gordon all that well, I don't think anyone did.
He was always a lot more articulate on here than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,852
Posted By spokes5678

Artkansas is dead,died of a heart attack. Age 62....

Artkansas is dead,died of a heart attack. Age 62.

RIP Gordon.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-06-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By spokes5678

It looks like an early 2000 to 2005 frame before...

It looks like an early 2000 to 2005 frame before they changed the swing arm from cnc to welded around 05/06 .They also shifted production from the us to asia around this time.
You may have a us...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,079
Posted By spokes5678

I have a litespeed with a set of 2003 kysrium ssc...

I have a litespeed with a set of 2003 kysrium ssc sl's on it; a great, comfortable, reliable set of wheels.
Also I hae a cannondale caad 10 with fsa energy wheels, so far reliable.
However you can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,190
Posted By spokes5678

Speaking of cars, you can't buy and drive a BMW...

Speaking of cars,
you can't buy and drive a BMW unless you hand in a certified letter saying your're a bonafide ahole
Forum: Touring
04-26-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,356
Posted By spokes5678

I have a little schoolboy french, ( raised in...

I have a little schoolboy french, ( raised in england live in america ) and must sound like a five year old to
french people.
Greeting in french is very important to french people when entering a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,190
Posted By spokes5678

I'm a huge 5'5" tall 145 lbs. so you have to use...

I'm a huge 5'5" tall 145 lbs. so you have to use your head.
Smile and wave is the answer, if they do come back ( they won't ) tell 'em you thought they must know you shouting like that
Since in my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-14-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By spokes5678

I had a similar problem although I used...

I had a similar problem although I used different shoes for road and mtb.
I used spd's on the road ultegra and the xt mtb.
The problem was the foot angle, one straight ahead one splayed out. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,173
Posted By spokes5678

I have a 2003 vortex, it broke at the bottom of...

I have a 2003 vortex,
it broke at the bottom of the head tube last year.Litespeed fixed it.I'm 5'' 5' and around 145 lbs.
I don't think the massive torque of a 66 yr old had much to do with it....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-05-14, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,732
Posted By spokes5678

All bikes can crack. My litespeed vortex and...

All bikes can crack.
My litespeed vortex and plenty of other vortex owners have cracked.
It took ten years to crack, they repaired it and off I go again, such a sweet riding bike, I just can't quit...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-03-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,528
Posted By spokes5678

Drop trousers, sit on two slices of white bread...

Drop trousers,
sit on two slices of white bread ( untoasted )
Measure distance between indentations.
Go to bike shop.
Buy saddle, correct width.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,079
Posted By spokes5678

Getting back to the subject you mean when people...

Getting back to the subject you mean when people yell," Good Pull," at me they really mean you're too slow stay at the back?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,950
Posted By spokes5678

If you quit you're old............... Just...

If you quit you're old...............
Just kidding, 65 here, broke ankle, ribs,hand mtb'ing.
I quit racing about age 60 enjoyed every minute of it though.
From the numerous bailouts ( voluntary...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,904
Posted By spokes5678

I have a caad 10 along with hip,neck,shoulder and...

I have a caad 10 along with hip,neck,shoulder and hand arthritis. I'm a lordotic 65 and found in the last few years that fit on the bike is a moving target and I have to mess with it every year...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,190
Posted By spokes5678

The walmart ones are great, very comfortable.You...

The walmart ones are great, very comfortable.You do need a smallish pair of glasses for them to fit over properly though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,190
Posted By spokes5678

Clawed it was written on April 1 the joke was on...

Clawed it was written on April 1 the joke was on moi..................
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,190
Posted By spokes5678

I'm blushing after your expose of the magic of...

I'm blushing after your expose of the magic of this bike fit method !
But the seat height is still spot on for me ( the same as a 25 degree angle at the knee. )
Of course when I chatted to Lance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,749
Posted By spokes5678

Try this website: cyclingtips.com.au and go to...

Try this website:
cyclingtips.com.au and go to the science of bike fitting.It's put together from an mit professor's findings.
I've been riding forever and had all the problems,sore hands ,arms...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,190
Posted By spokes5678

Thanks for the welcome Bill, I've lurked on...

Thanks for the welcome Bill,
I've lurked on here for years and yes I've just had the colonoscopy ( pictures available.)
i just got the ti bike back, only took a year; it has a different year head...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,190
Posted By spokes5678

I've read all the posts and some very good points...

I've read all the posts and some very good points raised.I'm a 65yr old fart; around age 60 my old road position just didn't cut it any more; this after a good 20yrs riding----too low, neck and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 801
Posted By spokes5678

Artkansas, I'm spokes on the ar blog follow it to...

Artkansas, I'm spokes on the ar blog follow it to the end and you'll see I'm with you all the way.I met Diane on a camping trip last year, a very sweet woman.Just why killing cyclists in Little Rock...
Forum: Touring
09-29-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,358
Posted By spokes5678

I've done a lot of bike tours in france using the...

I've done a lot of bike tours in france using the train when i only had limited time pre-retirement and it was a headache, this year when retired not so much.
I am english,...
Forum: Touring
09-27-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,358
Posted By spokes5678

Was the UK part a train tour or a bike tour?

Was the UK part a train tour or a bike tour?
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