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Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,451
Posted By classic carl

Did you ever finish this build? I had my '02...

Did you ever finish this build?
I had my '02 Quantum rebuilt this past spring. Those cable inserts were one of the first things I asked about before ordering parts. My mechanic friend said that he'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,192,359
Posted By classic carl

I just had my 2002 Klein Quantum rebuilt. Whisky...

I just had my 2002 Klein Quantum rebuilt. Whisky carbon seatpost and Fizik Arione Classic saddle were added last year. Used Bontrager RXL wheels were added the previous year when I went tubeless....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,730
Posted By classic carl

Trek has been using this SLR designation for over...

Trek has been using this SLR designation for over 20 years.
In Trek speak, it means "Super Lite Race". This is from my 2000 Trek 8000 hardtail. SL means "Super Light".

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By classic carl

My Quantum just got a rebuild. New stem and flat...

My Quantum just got a rebuild. New stem and flat top shallow drop bar, and new 105 R7000 component group. I added a carbon seatpost and a new saddle last year. Only the frame, fork, headset, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,697
Posted By classic carl

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I...

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I developed a cut sidewall on my rear (tubeless) tire after only 13 miles on New Year's Day. Fortunately, It was a slow leak and I was only .7 miles from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,802
Posted By classic carl

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193...

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193 rides, compared to last years total of 5,343 miles on 189 rides. All outdoor, and over 95% of those were road bike miles in 2022. My goal for 2021...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 534,890
Posted By classic carl

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My 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 with Aeolus Pro 37 wheels at Lake...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By classic carl

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September....

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September. I ordered Bontrager Aeolus Pro37 carbon wheels before I left for Florida in mid December. They arrived a couple of weeks ago. We're heading back to PA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By classic carl

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon...

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon Trek Emonda last fall and put about 450 miles on it in PA before my wife and I left for Florida in mid December. I brought my 20 year old Klein with me...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 534,890
Posted By classic carl

I took these today out the back door of our condo...

I took these today out the back door of our condo on Grassy Lake in Lake Placid, Florida. I brought my 2002 Plum Crazy Klein Quantum down for the winter and I'm glad I did.:love:

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,754
Posted By classic carl

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your...

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your workout/ride title. I always edit mine to include "xx.xx mi Road Cycling". You could edit yours to include indoor or outdoor. There is also a pulldown to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,754
Posted By classic carl

Finally surpassed 5,000 miles for 2021

November has been a tough month to ride for me between a chest cold and the weather not cooperating. I finally got out on the day before Thansgiving for 28 miles and I reached 5,000 for the year. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,192,359
Posted By classic carl

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with...

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with those bad boys?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,163
Posted By classic carl

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just...

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just recently turned 65 and bought a new 2022 Emonda SL 5 Disc a couple of months ago as a reward to myself after dropping from over 270 pounds to 180....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,399
Posted By classic carl

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the...

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the right frame size for you. The first thing I would do would be to rotate the handlebars to a lower position so that the drops are parallel to the ground. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,420
Posted By classic carl

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but...

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but I'm not sure I could have done it without getting back on the bikes. :giver:
Forum: Introductions
10-26-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By classic carl

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds...

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds like a great place to ride. Have you ever been to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA? They have a 13 mile loop on the road and also a separate paved...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 73,945
Posted By classic carl

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a...

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a third of my weight, down to 180 from 270 since early 2020. I'm about to go over 5,000 miles this year. I just bought a new 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By classic carl

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum. ...

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum.


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 837,775
Posted By classic carl

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner...

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner last summer. He never rode it much. We estimated that it had about 2,000 miles on it. I took it to Florida for the winter and put over 2,100 miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By classic carl

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll...

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll post photos of mine later. I'm told that I need at least 10 posts before I can post photos. :foo: I just bought myself a 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 about a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,420
Posted By classic carl

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing...

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing 20 lbs. I ended up the year by riding just over 3000 miles and losing about 75 lbs. I went from 270 to 195. I recently turned 65 this past August...
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