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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 595
Posted By cyclezen

parking stand? OP, the one you're showing is...

parking stand? OP, the one you're showing is pretty complicated, large/taking up space and unstable when used to hold the front wheel.
A lot of shops, especially those with challenged floor space,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,183
Posted By cyclezen

Been following the thread, and if you have...

Been following the thread, and if you have confidence your Primary physician knows you well, then it's always good to start there with a 'conversation', even if that is email (MyCHart?).
And changes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5,429
Views: 876,769
Posted By cyclezen

How long did it take for the water to spill out ?

How long did it take for the water to spill out ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 695
Posted By cyclezen

All comments, above, hit a lot of good points... ...

All comments, above, hit a lot of good points...
But you haven't really said if you have a preferred budget.
You LIKE cycling, so the question is : Would you possibly be open to having more than 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 578
Posted By cyclezen

Bike is still an excellent bike. wheel bearings...

Bike is still an excellent bike.
wheel bearings should be an easy replacement by a shop which has any skills.
but not knowing the wheels, couldn;t say how difficult - most are simple pull and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,690
Posted By cyclezen

There are still a few in there... But 'Natural...

There are still a few in there... But 'Natural Selection' may have greatly reduced that number in the 20 days before...
Abandons... because the road ate them alive, after crashing...
:cry:
Ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 732
Posted By cyclezen

OK! Great ! It's not a 'cargo bike' like many of...

OK! Great ! It's not a 'cargo bike' like many of us might expect - with a large cargo platform/carrier - just s vey solid built Step-Thru electric.
And about the same weight as many of the Fat Tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 350
Posted By cyclezen

I have that same 2006, it's a very nice riding...

I have that same 2006, it's a very nice riding bike! I don't ride it enough... But a very nice bike.
$350 is a great price for that.
visually looks great, but only an inspection would confirm ....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 350
Posted By cyclezen

If in good shape, definitely worth the $650, but...

If in good shape, definitely worth the $650, but given the wrong model year (prolly intentional but not malicious) I might offer less.
If it doesn't work, you haven't really lost anything, you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,921
Posted By cyclezen

I'm 'Other'... I have an e-bike, but really still...

I'm 'Other'... I have an e-bike, but really still almost exclusively 'pasta powered'.
I distinguish between e-bike for errands/shopping and socializing vs e-bike for my enjoyment, which is focused...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,136
Posted By cyclezen

just looking the pics, everything seems well...

just looking the pics, everything seems well within what might be a good 'fit' and posture for your body...
Of course, not knowing the peculiarities of your personal situation, adjustments for those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 852
Posted By cyclezen

OP, launder as delicates... dryer is ok on very...

OP, launder as delicates... dryer is ok on very low heat - doesn't take but a few minutes to get them mostly dry

... Life is short, live a little... buy a 2nd pair... soz you can alternate and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 447
Posted By cyclezen

ANy Bike with a Shimano Wheelset will be about as...

ANy Bike with a Shimano Wheelset will be about as quiet as they come...

Ride On
Yuri
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,860
Posted By cyclezen

Just purchased a NEW road bike... mostly 'just...

Just purchased a NEW road bike... mostly 'just because' (current newest is 10+ yrs old).
and specifically stayed with cable shifting... having tried e-shifting, I see no advantages for me... ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 732
Posted By cyclezen

Great on you for getting out and choosing to ride...

Great on you for getting out and choosing to ride a bike !
20 yrs a long time, but your body does retain that memory, just takes longer to activate that again. That's the re-learning happening.
If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,058
Posted By cyclezen

significant in terms of some percent of your...

significant in terms of some percent of your power lost to it. But not very variable. Most every informed study I've read/seen shows rolling resistance varies so little in the realm of cycling and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,504
Posted By cyclezen

for me, it's a balance... and being 100% 'dog',...

for me, it's a balance... and being 100% 'dog', I can be enthusiastic to the max about most anything which suits...
the human condition is variable. If Thoreau needs his solitude, ok. It's ok to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 454
Posted By cyclezen

Great ! Did you get the original fuzzy ones or...

Great ! Did you get the original fuzzy ones or the 'slimmer' new style?
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,690
Posted By cyclezen

Most threads are a start of a conversation, and...

Most threads are a start of a conversation, and like conversations, they wander broadly. Sometimes the OP has a specific Q or Qs. That will wander also.
There are always plenty of other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By cyclezen

Now ? Heavenly ! Then? We thought we had...

Now ? Heavenly ! Then? We thought we had heaven... LOL!
Finally being convinced by the 'Old Guys' in Central Park that a decent set of tubular wheels would make my riding much better - getting off...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,690
Posted By cyclezen

2024 Giro - Stage 19, Andrea Piccolo -EF team,...

2024 Giro - Stage 19, Andrea Piccolo -EF team, hit a small pothole which turned his front wheel. He endo'd and landed arms down and on his torso and knees.
Tore himself up quite a lot.
Wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 885
Posted By cyclezen

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle... ...

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle...
First, don;t take my comments as condescending, just some experience from experience.
Good Wheels are great ! Always an important part of cycling at...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-28-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By cyclezen

as others have noted, there are huge number of...

as others have noted, there are huge number of saddles available. And I understand that you want to have the rider on their 'best' fit saddle.
Saddle position is the foundation of a good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,443
Posted By cyclezen

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years...

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years of cycling are now often Solo. So I half qualify for this thread. I am not a casual cyclist, as might be the tilt that word is used herein.
I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 454
Posted By cyclezen

It's not so much the 'Helmet' as it is the helmet...

It's not so much the 'Helmet' as it is the helmet strapping... The current crop of real TT helmets, with ear coverings & neck muffs, prolly reduces wind noise substantially... but not so much for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 454
Posted By cyclezen

I have a significant hearing loss in the higher...

I have a significant hearing loss in the higher frequencies, in addition to significant tinnitus, so always trying to reduce ambient noise, like wind noise.
I've tried some earlier design which are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By cyclezen

Ok to ride when you feel ok, and body balance is...

Ok to ride when you feel ok, and body balance is 'normal'...
I always had a hard time 'planning' blood donation, because I never had 'off' tome. I have always done a lot of physical activity and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,504
Posted By cyclezen

Cope? I ride... It's always been difficult to...

Cope? I ride...
It's always been difficult to avoid group rides, especially in my area... There are rides every day, often in various ride levels. Just a matter if you want company, or not.
I won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,921
Posted By cyclezen

Have to echo posts of users with success and...

Have to echo posts of users with success and pertinent comments on use of TPU. I've had a solid year of TPU, with no issues.
Recognizing the light nature of the material and importance of proper...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-21-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By cyclezen

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't...

hope you didn't misinterpret my post. I didn't mean to suggest differing fore'aft cleat locations from one foot to the other.
Actually, I generally suggest picking a 'spot', and setting both shoes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,342
Posted By cyclezen

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were...

Remember DnvrFox. Didn't think you were controversial... Sorry to hear you're pulling back.
Hope you stay involved.
Funny thing about life - when one thing ends, it opens for another thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,694
Posted By cyclezen

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be...

Yes, as noted likely a U08 - and C - V will be helpful...
clean with whatever, but I recommend 'cleaners' not containing 'solvents' - they may damage some of the old cosmetics. It's ok to have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,968
Posted By cyclezen

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both -...

if you're using 10 spd shifters for either/both - you will get 10 'speeds' regardless of the cassette cog number.... the 11-28 may actually be useable, barely, just wonky at times - times when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,690
Posted By cyclezen

Pros ARE NOT "All that !" a lot of them ride...

Pros ARE NOT "All that !"
a lot of them ride with locked elbows... usually the guys at the back ...
I never ride without gloves, even when grocery shopping...
If I'm wearing a helmet, I'm also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,694
Posted By cyclezen

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era...

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era Peugeot usually came with Simplex parts and either some basic cottered crank or higher level Stronglight.... Also the Track Bars are an interesting...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,106
Posted By cyclezen

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very...

The idea that a bike is 'Worn out' is very funny... Some parts do wear out, and maintenance is always a good thing to have the machine work as well as possible.
But usually good (new?) tires, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,429
Views: 876,769
Posted By cyclezen

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis...

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis Obispo County. We quartered in Morro Bay, and rode around - Montana de Oro, Profumo - See Cyn to Avilla Bch & Avilla, Pismo and up in the wIne country of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,254
Posted By cyclezen

For me, usually, when that condition would rise...

For me, usually, when that condition would rise in me, it was a host of factors.
After review, I always found that I had some issues the days before the occurrence, which led up to the Somatic...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By cyclezen

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ? ...

Did you have these 'problems' on your Old Bike ?
Do you still have your Old Bike?
Have you changed your pedals/shoes or are you still using prior bike pedals on new bike? New Shoes or cleats ?...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,106
Posted By cyclezen

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's...

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's important, of course, but your bike should be well within you good size range...
In my 1st post, I gave you a link for the geometry and sizing - you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 881
Posted By cyclezen

saddle & position saddle is often used for...

saddle & position
saddle is often used for weight distribution - could work, but also 'not'...
pressure points from weight are: each hand, each pedal/foot, each siztbone (you have 2 on the saddle)....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,106
Posted By cyclezen

Go to: https://geometrygeeks.bike search for...

Go to:
https://geometrygeeks.bike
search for your TREK model - name should be on frame, and the year of the model - close on year prolly will work fine.
The chart that comes up gives selection of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By cyclezen

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot...

Fore/Aft cleat placement mostly affects the foot 'lever' and will affect muscle engagement in the entire pedal stroke, especially lowerleg/calf engagement, but really all the muscles involved. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 962
Posted By cyclezen

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder. ...

Tilting my saddle does not make me harder.

Onward and Upward
Yuri
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-15-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By cyclezen

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging...

WOO HOO! good news, of any kind, for our aging segment becomes few and far between as one gets deeper/later into it.
Article does note that a significant part of this conclusion was contributed by...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,966
Posted By cyclezen

It's been said, key is discipline on your food...

It's been said, key is discipline on your food intake. and when...
Lot of good discussion, but what it boils down to is you have to eat for the weight you want to be, if you want to be 170 lbs, then...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,559
Posted By cyclezen

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom?...

As the 'Best ' predictor of lifespan? for whom? at which point in their lifespan? ongoing?
VO2 Max prolly is a great indicator of overall 'condition' of the organism, very tied to fitness. Then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,113
Posted By cyclezen

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels...

Alu rims come in a variety of quality, and wheels in a variety of build care. This and a poorly balanced wheel build, add in some hard roads hits, and a spoke carrying much more load than the ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,374
Posted By cyclezen

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0...

Going from your sig line - Fuji Altamira 1.0 (because it's 53/39 rotor crankset, 130 bcd).
so as noted you MIGHT be able to find a 38 inner ring, prolly smallest for 130 bcd, but otherwise, that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,971
Posted By cyclezen

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of...

Love this Thread ! Starting 'Liking' a bunch of posts, until I realized I like all of them ! LOL !
Cyclist ID? Depends which me, over any period of time...
I have been a 'roadie' for all of my...
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