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03-09-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By philbob57

If you're near a bike co-op, you can probably get...

If you're near a bike co-op, you can probably get hands-on guidance there. I read books on maintenance when I started out, but a guy at the U Michigan bike co-op actually showed me how to rebuild a...
02-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,304
Posted By philbob57

I'm not sure how robust these are, but they look...

I'm not sure how robust these are, but they look like guidonnets: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/73145-dia-compe-brake-lever-dc139-set-3374?category=121#attr=
12-17-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,428
Posted By philbob57

It's true that we have to break our butts in to...

It's true that we have to break our butts in to fit saddles, but softer saddles tend to compress, so they get hard, often in the worst places, even though they start out soft.

Sitbone width is...
11-26-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By philbob57

On one hand, 2023 was disappointing. OTOH, it was...

On one hand, 2023 was disappointing. OTOH, it was pretty good.

For the 1st time, I lost a lot of riding to illness and reactions to vaxes (8 weeks, at least) and travel (at least 3 weeks), so I...
11-23-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By philbob57

Some people are gonna be very surprised when they...

Some people are gonna be very surprised when they hit certain ages by the differences between how they performed 10 years earlier compared to how they perform at their new ages..Just sayin'....
11-22-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By philbob57

Some of you are going to be painfully surprised...

Some of you are going to be painfully surprised as you age. At 79, 70 F is now chilly to me. At 60 F, it's base layer, thermal jersey, and windbreaker, and shorts, leggings, and tights on my legs....
11-16-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,295
Posted By philbob57

Last road ride of 2023 yesterday brought me to...

Last road ride of 2023 yesterday brought me to 115 miles in October and November, 1,006 for this year (=/- GPS error :)). Lost about 75 days to illness and travel; very grateful for the miles, since...
11-13-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Today's weather met my requirements - dry, over...

Today's weather met my requirements - dry, over 50, wind under 15 mph. Actually, it was sunny and in the high 50s this morning; wind was 13 from the N or NW, so going out (N for me) was tough and...
11-11-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By philbob57

Re: the Miyata fork - it looks to me like it's...

Re: the Miyata fork - it looks to me like it's bent only a little.
11-08-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,340
Posted By philbob57

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!
11-03-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
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Posted By philbob57

I don't think the age range for this thread is...

I don't think the age range for this thread is totally right. At 79, I have a lot less energy than I did at 65 and 70, and recovery from injury, illness, and even vaccinations takes a lot longer now...
11-03-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By philbob57

I don't get 'the hard to find parts' idea. It may...

I don't get 'the hard to find parts' idea. It may be hard and/or expensive to find exact replacements for failed parts, and the choice of 27" tires and rims is restricted, but I haven't had any...
10-24-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,862
Posted By philbob57

Rolling hips forward comes naturally to me, but...

Rolling hips forward comes naturally to me, but then I've had more than a little physical therapy due to compression of my L4/L5 disc.
10-17-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By philbob57

You'll probably get better results from...

You'll probably get better results from consulting a hand surgeon than from staying off the bike. I've forgotten the cause, but I've had a number of trigger fingers and thumbs. They just kept getting...
10-02-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,883
Posted By philbob57

Thanks for the photos. Maybe next year ....

Thanks for the photos.

Maybe next year ....
09-30-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,315
Posted By philbob57

150, just over half of my goal. That's pretty...

150, just over half of my goal. That's pretty good, since I lost 11 days of riding to a trip and 3 days to a strong reaction to the RSV vax.

October goal: 109 miles, to bring me just over 1,000...
09-18-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,090
Posted By philbob57

My bet is that a lot of stuff on 'zon comes from...

My bet is that a lot of stuff on 'zon comes from aliexpress sellers. I have a 'Baleaf' wind jacket with zip-on arms from 'zon. It's pretty well made. Sewing looks good, no loose threads, self-healing...
09-15-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 917
Posted By philbob57

Another great place for TA chain rings is...

Another great place for TA chain rings is...
09-10-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,115
Posted By philbob57

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells...

If you can't find Rustines's hoods, Soma sells Campagnolo copies for $19.

Yeah, I know this is a zombie thread, but it's a topic that's current for some people....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By philbob57

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel...

My first 10-speed was a Gitane with hi-ten steel and steel rimmed-wheels. After riding it for several years, I upgraded to a used bike with 3 straight gauge Reynolds 531 tubes and sew-up rims (which...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,919
Posted By philbob57

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a...

You can pretty much set a budget and choose a brand-name model. Wellgo, Crank Bros, DMR, Race Face, VP ... I've forgotten the many brands with good reps.

One distinguishing factor is the length...
09-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an...

25 on Wednesday, 25 today. Bought and ate an almond croissant Wednesday at 12.5 miles, ate an apple today. Performed better today. The croissant tasted a little sweeter, though. :) Today was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Posted By philbob57

I've bought a number of things from them:...

I've bought a number of things from them: refurbed Garmin 820; 3 tires, saddle, and ?. The Garmin 820 failed after 11+ months, and they gave me full credit and a slight discount on a 530. They're a...
08-31-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,357
Posted By philbob57

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a...

193 miles; goal was 214. Son and GS visited for a week. Last year I rode 140 miles with my son and 10 with son and GS. GS is a year older now, and we couldn't leave him at home ... and we rode 40...
08-28-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS...

Did a couple of rides with son and 13 year-old GS last week. Very difficult, since GS has NO concept of pacing. Sometimes 10 mph was too fast for him; sometimes 15 mph wasn't fast enough. At one...
08-23-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By philbob57

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man,...

Almost 15 miles with son and 13-year old GS. Man, GS is hard to bike with! They keep changing speeds, and I find it hard to adjust. At 13, he rides a 22" bike; I ride a 21". Hot and humid, and...
08-22-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By philbob57

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I...

I had to get over some altitude sickness before I could type out a 'thank you'....

This is a much more convenient format than the official site. Putting all this info in one place will make...
08-22-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,482
Posted By philbob57

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete....

Wait until you get a good deal older, Pete. There's a whole personality inside me that's still 22 or 23, and monopolizes my thinking. Meanwhile, my back is aching from a road trip I just came back...
08-21-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,482
Posted By philbob57

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!
08-13-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,105
Posted By philbob57

Looking at 80 in a little less than a year. 31...

Looking at 80 in a little less than a year. 31 miles is the longest ride I've done this year, and I had to take a few days off after it due to a saddle sore. The saddle sore is gone, I'm using a new...
08-11-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,776
Posted By philbob57

I slow up on a trail. Rider B won't change until...

I slow up on a trail. Rider B won't change until after a collision with something, if then, and I don't want to be the one that causes B to learn a lesson. Note, however, that the roads around here...
08-06-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,238
Posted By philbob57

Hmmm .... This was a very clear yes/no sitch. I...

Hmmm .... This was a very clear yes/no sitch. I described my need. He could have said 'yes', 'no', or 'I don't know'. In essence, he chose 'yes' when he should have said, 'I don't know.' If he had...
08-05-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,238
Posted By philbob57

A) I know I got something NOS, opened the...

A) I know I got something NOS, opened the package, tried to use it, and thereby reduced its value by 10%-20%. Note, however, that the only reasons I bought it were 1) his listing was way inaccurate,...
08-01-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,357
Posted By philbob57

Goal: 238 miles, including rides of 30+, 35+, and...

Goal: 238 miles, including rides of 30+, 35+, and 40+. Tough goals because of a trip to Ottawa in the middle of the month. If I get the distance rides in, I'm pretty sure I'll surpass the total miles...
07-31-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,161
Posted By philbob57

249 miles. Missed one ride because of bad air...

249 miles. Missed one ride because of bad air quality, missed 2-3 because of saddle sore. Missed goal by 51 miles. Broke 30 miles on my way to 50. I've always said I'll meet my goals as long as my...
07-25-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,682
Posted By philbob57

That's great, but parts of your bike is likely to...

That's great, but parts of your bike is likely to last longer if you ride 'light'. Your body is likely to be more comfortable, too.
07-18-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By philbob57

I confess I'd like the prices to stay posted even...

I confess I'd like the prices to stay posted even after sales, but it's pretty common for prices to disappear. Thanks for putting your (great) price back into your post.
07-15-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 362
Posted By philbob57

Or buy from a BFer, especially an active BFer.

Or buy from a BFer, especially an active BFer.
07-14-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,734
Posted By philbob57

You can mess up the Philips screw beyond repair...

You can mess up the Philips screw beyond repair by using a flathead driver. I have a hard time imagining screwing up a wheel beyond repair by using the bike as a gauge unless the builder would screw...
07-14-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,734
Posted By philbob57

You seem to be arguing that 'easier' is the...

You seem to be arguing that 'easier' is the equivalent of 'essential'. Am I reading your posts correctly?

I built my 1st wheels using my bike as the truing gauge. I got the wheels built faster and...
07-11-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 758
Posted By philbob57

Congratulations - on meeting your goal, for one...

Congratulations - on meeting your goal, for one thing, and for meeting such an ambitious goal, for another. It's definitely time for taking many bows.
07-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,749
Posted By philbob57

It's better to write 'nobody I know of'. The NY...

It's better to write 'nobody I know of'. The NY Times had a full page spread on the TdF before it started. I never saw that before, and my bet is that it evoked some comment.
07-05-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By philbob57

10 Years Ago

Ten years ago today, I was watching the TdF, and I thought, 'I used to enjoy riding. Why did I stop? I wonder if I'd enjoy riding again.'

I thought about why I stopped and realized a friend put a...
07-01-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,490
Posted By philbob57

My goal was 261, 1 more mile than last year....

My goal was 261, 1 more mile than last year. Actual was 166 - illness, a road trip, and bad air quality interfered with riding. Goal for July is 300 miles
06-28-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,704
Posted By philbob57

An old college professor of mine pedaled from...

An old college professor of mine pedaled from Connecticut to Minnesota and back in 1946 or thereabouts on a 3-speed bike.
06-24-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,672
Posted By philbob57

Metoprolol sapped my energy. There are other beta...

Metoprolol sapped my energy. There are other beta blockers that put limits on heart rate, and one might work better for you. Have you looked at the side effects, BTW? I found them daunting even with...
06-22-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By philbob57

A special thanks this month. I've been planning...

A special thanks this month. I've been planning to lube an adjust my BB tomorrow. I used to use Sheldon's method, but I forgot about it - and I've had a hell of a time since forgetting. The reminder...
06-22-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,257
Posted By philbob57

Very prescient purchase. You'll need it if you...

Very prescient purchase. You'll need it if you have the good luck to live until you have too much trouble getting your leg over a diamond frame.
It's hard to praise it when I'm as envious as I...
06-18-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,074
Posted By philbob57

I've switched to riding my age in KM, and I often...

I've switched to riding my age in KM, and I often don't do that. My hat is off to all who do it in miles> Congratulations!

24 miles today, beautiful weather, and my company was my GS, 13.5, on a...
06-08-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,433
Posted By philbob57

Cheaper to buy and to maintain, and probably...

Cheaper to buy and to maintain, and probably easier to maintain, too. I can take friction shifters apart and put them back together, and they'll work - not so with brifters, but that's me. And...
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