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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

I got out earlier for 6 miles. So far it feels...

I got out earlier for 6 miles. So far it feels close. I did rotate my handlebars back a little. I will be able to tell tomorrow when I go further.
Today I had no discomfort.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,220
Views: 3,196,979
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my...

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my local lake mup. I had a layoff for a shoulder issue and needed to get my legs back used to
pedaling. I also needed to sort out some saddle changes....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,603
Posted By pepperbelly

I ride a 2013 Specialized Roubaix. It’s a nice...

I ride a 2013 Specialized Roubaix. It’s a nice hike.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5405_c46740d602982397803de919a8de15e5b580072d.jpeg
This allows access to the front mount bolt. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3,617
Views: 1,008,130
Posted By pepperbelly

And that is why Snoopy shot him down!

And that is why Snoopy shot him down!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27,220
Views: 3,196,979
Posted By pepperbelly

I am about to turn 66 so my ambitions have...

I am about to turn 66 so my ambitions have lowered.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

At my gym they have a crunch machine, but they...

At my gym they have a crunch machine, but they also have one that puts the bar behind my back and it’s sorta the opposite of a crunch. Will that help? If so I will make a point to use it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27,220
Views: 3,196,979
Posted By pepperbelly

Burger and beer sounds like my kind of ride! 😎

Burger and beer sounds like my kind of ride! 😎
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

Your cutout has a bottom? Mine is open.

Your cutout has a bottom? Mine is open.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27,220
Views: 3,196,979
Posted By pepperbelly

Nice looking commute!

Nice looking commute!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

The cutout also allows access to one of the...

The cutout also allows access to one of the saddle mount bolts.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

That Selle SMP profile resembles my Cobb Randee. ...

That Selle SMP profile resembles my Cobb Randee.
I think my Toupe just isn’t wide enough for my sit bones. That is why I bought the Cobb. I have no good reason why I put the Toupe back on other...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

I will get out tomorrow. I had too many things to...

I will get out tomorrow. I had too many things to do today.
I put my Cobb Randee saddle back on. I think I know why it was putting pressure on my peritoneum. With the rails level the rear of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,224
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m usually a hangry loner. 😎

I’m usually a hangry loner. 😎
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,224
Posted By pepperbelly

Large groups on MUPs?

Large groups on MUPs?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,603
Posted By pepperbelly

It would help if this hill didn’t have a sharp...

It would help if this hill didn’t have a sharp u-turn about halfway up. I can’t carry any momentum.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,617
Views: 1,008,130
Posted By pepperbelly

The guy I bought my Roubaix from had put some...

The guy I bought my Roubaix from had put some cheap-ish blue tires on it. Someone here said it looked like he tried to make it a gravel bike. It makes sense. He told me he was selling it to buy a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3,617
Views: 1,008,130
Posted By pepperbelly

Are those gravel tires?

Are those gravel tires?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3,617
Views: 1,008,130
Posted By pepperbelly

3-4 years ago i bought a 2013 Specialized Roubaix...

3-4 years ago i bought a 2013 Specialized Roubaix Comp for $600.00. Ultegra groupset.
I really like it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,617
Views: 1,008,130
Posted By pepperbelly

Beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

I will find or take a pic.

I will find or take a pic.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

This diagnosis is what I was hoping for. I was...

This diagnosis is what I was hoping for. I was waiting to make sure I wasn’t going to increase any damage. At 65 there are some injuries they just won’t fix.
Pain I can deal with.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

It is level or slightly nose up.

It is level or slightly nose up.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

They make it easy and it only costs $10 per...

They make it easy and it only costs $10 per month.
One thing I really appreciate is on their app it has a crowd meter so I can avoid it if it too busy.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

I will be 66 next month. Besides cycling I do...

I will be 66 next month. Besides cycling I do upper body at Planet Fitness.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

Just left the orthopedist’s office and got good...

Just left the orthopedist’s office and got good news for a change. No damage to the shoulder and no rotator cuff damage. Just tendonitis and a small bone spur. When I felt was impingement. That I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

We were riding and working on them from the mid...

We were riding and working on them from the mid to late ‘60s through the ‘80s. The chains then were pretty basic.
One problem that kept coming up was riders not lubing their chain and it breaking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I wasn’t being serious.

I wasn’t being serious.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

While riding I feel like I have too much weight...

While riding I feel like I have too much weight on my arms/hands. After about 10-12 miles my triceps start to hurt- like I am in a push-up position low with my elbows bent.
In another thread...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By pepperbelly

Seat height and position

If my seat is a little too high would that put more of my weight on my arms/ hands?
If the seat is moved to the rear would that take weight off of my hands?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I don’t have any gear lube. Would chainsaw bar...

I don’t have any gear lube. Would chainsaw bar lube be an acceptable substitute?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I grew up on motorcycles-mostly dirt bikes. Dad...

I grew up on motorcycles-mostly dirt bikes. Dad was a mechanic at a Honda shop and we used the chain lube the shop sold. It was oil based and we did have to watch the chain as it did attract dirt,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I avoid oil based lube. They sling off all over...

I avoid oil based lube. They sling off all over everything. If they sling they don’t keep the chain lubed.
I think I first heard about wax lubes here.
I started this thread when I was looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

Thanks. I will stay with what I have been using.

Thanks. I will stay with what I have been using.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I don’t wax my chain by taking it off and soaking...

I don’t wax my chain by taking it off and soaking it in hot wax. The lube I use is in a squeeze bottle. I shake it up and spray on the chain while turning it backwards. It’s wax with a carrier that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

I am also wondering why my wax lube leaves black...

I am also wondering why my wax lube leaves black grease on my leg if I touch it leaning the bike over.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By pepperbelly

Chain lube

I have been using White Lightning chain lube, either Clean Ride or Easy Ride. Honestly I didn’t notice they have several types.
One they have is Epic Ride. This one isn’t a wax lube. It’s a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

The components that are on it now are what dad...

The components that are on it now are what dad installed back in the ‘80s. He removed the brakes etc.
I was thinking about trying to restore it to its original groupset but that would be really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

If I decide to restore the Olmo rather than...

If I decide to restore the Olmo rather than simply making it rideable are parts for old bikes difficult to find? I mean are there online stores that sell parts or will I need to scrounge each one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

Wow, mine aren’t that bad.

Wow, mine aren’t that bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

I will take some pics this weekend of the Olmo...

I will take some pics this weekend of the Olmo and post them here to see what y’all think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

Not really sentimental. Dad didn’t ride much. ...

Not really sentimental. Dad didn’t ride much.
The Olmo was given to him by a friend who had a bike shop. It had been hanging on the wall as decoration. It had sewn tires and the story was that it...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-08-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By pepperbelly

Cool, I don’t need to buy a trail bike. I may...

Cool, I don’t need to buy a trail bike.
I may need to do something about the seat post. This one has a spring in it and it doesn’t always return to full height. I think a fixed seat post would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

Nice job!

Nice job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

I do need the experience. I grew up working on...

I do need the experience. I grew up working on Honda motorcycles-dad was a Honda mechanic beginning in about ‘65. I never really worked on bicycles. They should be simpler but they are pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

I see projects in my future. Long ago I rode...

I see projects in my future.
Long ago I rode the Olmo a little. I remember it being fast-but I was also younger too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,224
Posted By pepperbelly

When is a bike beyond being worth repairing?

I have some old bikes that I got from my father years ago. I rode a couple of them but mainly just one. After I bought my Roubaix they all just sat in my garage. I asked my brother if he wanted them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,352
Posted By pepperbelly

I am having to take a break from riding for now....

I am having to take a break from riding for now. My shoulder is still painful and the muscles around it are really sore.
I will see an orthopedic doc next week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,220
Views: 3,196,979
Posted By pepperbelly

Don’t forget what Toby Keith told us- don’t let...

Don’t forget what Toby Keith told us- don’t let the old man in.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m too old to get wild. I was only asking...

I’m too old to get wild.
I was only asking since the bike is called a cruiser. I wanted to be sure it isn’t too delicate in case I do get into some rough trails.
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