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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 530
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have a Topeak multi tool which comes with a...

I have a Topeak multi tool which comes with a chain breaker. I’ve used the chain breaker on this tool at least a dozen times.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 267
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Having run pretty much all of them, even the last...

Having run pretty much all of them, even the last of the XTR series (they rattle too much), I find the best, lightest, and smoothest to be TRP. I like the CX8.4 version.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,658
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Funny how entrenched people become, but I guess...

Funny how entrenched people become, but I guess that’s a sign of the times. Biden or Trump, Coke or Pepsi, Flats or Clipless.

Whatever,
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,889
Posted By 50PlusCycling

As far as I know, pretty much every study on diet...

As far as I know, pretty much every study on diet and nutrition published during my lifetime has been debunked. The number of these studies have exploded in recent years, followed by an explosion of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-18-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 314
Posted By 50PlusCycling

There are things which can help. First, good...

There are things which can help. First, good gloves. “Good” doesn’t necessarily mean expensive, but the proper glove makes a big difference. I have some Assos Shasha gloves, which look cool, but have...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-18-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By 50PlusCycling

So long as the bike is close to the same size,...

So long as the bike is close to the same size, the seat position is the same, and you use a similar bar and stem length, the bike should feel the same. It may handle a bit differently if it has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 580
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Disconnect the cable, and make sure the...

Disconnect the cable, and make sure the derailleur is lined up with the smallest cog. Turn the cable adjuster in all the way, then back it out two turns. Move your shifter so it’s fully shifted down,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,770
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Hmm, I must be doing something wrong, my 1x bikes...

Hmm, I must be doing something wrong, my 1x bikes never drop chains. Oddly, I have dropped chains on a 2x bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I remember picking up my shiny new Gios Compact...

I remember picking up my shiny new Gios Compact Pro, with its glorious blue paint chrome-plated lugs and dropouts, its shiny Campy Record group set, and Mavic wheels. It was a real head turner, and...
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Same thing in Kyushu. A good thing about...

Same thing in Kyushu.

A good thing about Japan is that it is country of "foodies," and even ordinary, inexpensive dishes, like those served in convenience stores, can be quite good. Cheap,...
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 242
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Proper shrink tubing is easy to find, I prefer it...

Proper shrink tubing is easy to find, I prefer it to tape for things like push connectors. For soldered connections, electrical tape works perfectly well. Wash your hands before putting it on, oil...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5,474
Views: 3,981,885
Posted By 50PlusCycling

So this is my summer project, the bike I am...

So this is my summer project, the bike I am thinking of using in next year’s Tour Divide. It’s a GT Carbon Grade, a little hard to find here in Japan. The shifters and derailleur are GRX 820, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,058
Posted By 50PlusCycling

What you eat during a ride is less important than...

What you eat during a ride is less important than what you eat before your ride. If I’m going to go on a long ride, I’ll eat for that ride the day before. The longer the ride, the more careful I’ll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,658
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Even a car engine does not generate consistent...

Even a car engine does not generate consistent power through an engine rotation. Increasing the number of cylinders in a car engine is for the purpose of making power in a more circular manner. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,658
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Be careful of so-called studies. Over the decades...

Be careful of so-called studies. Over the decades we have been deluged with studies and papers, many of which have been used to support policy and legislation. Most of these have studies have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Padded shorts are great, when combined with a...

Padded shorts are great, when combined with a good saddle. For myself, I use a Brooks B17, and wear ordinary shorts or jeans. My rides last at least 3 hours, and often more than 6 hours. I have no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,658
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Respectfully, that is nonsense. I’ve spent my...

Respectfully, that is nonsense. I’ve spent my time in the peloton, I’ve been on climbs and in bunch sprints and seen riders tear off their cleats pulling through an upstroke. As a sprinter, I never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,658
Posted By 50PlusCycling

You are missing out by removing a number of...

You are missing out by removing a number of muscles from your pedal stroke. Clipless pedals will give you the same power output as flat pedals if you are pedaling with flat pedal technique. If you...
Forum: Touring
09-13-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 499
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like MTB cranks. My adventure bike originally...

I like MTB cranks. My adventure bike originally came with a GRX 1x12 driveline with a 40 chain ring, and 10~51 cassette. I found this was not very adequate for steep climbs on a loaded-down bike, so...
Forum: Touring
09-13-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,599
Posted By 50PlusCycling

If ACA has strayed from what it once was, you and...

If ACA has strayed from what it once was, you and some friends should consider creating your own organization. Imagine what your ideal organization would do, what services and such you would like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,411
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I clean the rims and dress the brake pads as a...

I clean the rims and dress the brake pads as a part of normal bike maintenance. Some Scotch Brite and solvent get the rims shiny and remove accumulated pad residue, and a semi-rough file run over the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 827
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Depends on the oil you use. I use a brand of gun...

Depends on the oil you use. I use a brand of gun oil/conditioner, which lubricates well, and cleans up more easily than other kinds. Every other week or so I run my chain through a Park Chain Gang...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,856
Posted By 50PlusCycling

85km today, 34 degrees in Tokyo, 80-something...

85km today, 34 degrees in Tokyo, 80-something percent humidity. But the cycling course I ride is mostly in the shade, so I don’t feel the heat and humidity so much. Even so, I was soaked with sweat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,196
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like the way the stem absorbs shocks and keeps...

I like the way the stem absorbs shocks and keeps it away from the hands. I find it very good for general use. For more severe use, a suspension fork works much better. A suspension stem isolates the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’d give $1k for it in a heartbeat if it could be...

I’d give $1k for it in a heartbeat if it could be sent here to Japan. These 531-framed Treks have the most magical ride I have experienced.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By 50PlusCycling

When I buy a bike, I usually take it apart, clean...

When I buy a bike, I usually take it apart, clean it up, and put it back together. I like to replace all of the hardware with titanium. Most of the bolts on a bike are M5 or M6 size, I just have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,889
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Beets are almost unknown in Japan, a thing for...

Beets are almost unknown in Japan, a thing for which I am grateful.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,856
Posted By 50PlusCycling

55km today. The summer is still very hot and...

55km today. The summer is still very hot and humid here in Tokyo, so I spent my morning doing laps around the Yoyogi cycling course. The course is shady, and though it was crowded with tourists and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,838
Posted By 50PlusCycling

If you are coming from the UK, and live in the...

If you are coming from the UK, and live in the city, you might want to see some scenery which is more uniquely American. On my last trip to Vegas, I rented a car and drove to Sedona, in Arizona. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,303
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The first thing I would do is take the bike to a...

The first thing I would do is take the bike to a shop for an overhaul. Get the wheels trued, the cables lubed or replaced, and the bearings re-greased. Then I’d have the bike shop help me with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,009
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been using an Apple Watch Ultra 2. It is...

I’ve been using an Apple Watch Ultra 2. It is simple, looks good, and does a lot of things besides measuring heart rate. The battery life is good, and it works seamlessly with cycling apps like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,802
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It takes me 40-50km just to get warmed up. You...

It takes me 40-50km just to get warmed up. You might extend your rides to more distant points, this can add some variety. For myself, I have done a few two-day rides. That is, I ride 120km to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,336
Posted By 50PlusCycling

In our modern, instant-gratification society,...

In our modern, instant-gratification society, people aren’t often patient enough to give themselves time to adapt to a bike saddle. If you buy a new car, and sit in the driver’s seat, it’s instant...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-06-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,282
Posted By 50PlusCycling

8 speed Ergopower Record levers were not carbon....

8 speed Ergopower Record levers were not carbon. I had a bike equipped with this group when it was a new thing. There were titanium rear derailleurs, as far as I remember, only the mounting bolt was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By 50PlusCycling

New chain with the new cassette. I used to be the...

New chain with the new cassette. I used to be the designated sprinter on our team, and could push pretty hard. In those days sprinters ran a 53~11 top gear, and could hit 70 to 75kph. The good thing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Thankfully we don’t have those issues here in...

Thankfully we don’t have those issues here in Tokyo.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By 50PlusCycling

If you are talking about the E-13 cassette, it...

If you are talking about the E-13 cassette, it seems to have good reviews. I’ve run a Shimano Capreo cassette with a 9 tooth cog, and while the extra top end was nice, I found that the 9 teeth didn’t...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By 50PlusCycling

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here it is, a CospaII B5. I don’t like the flat bar or the sticky MTB grips,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I think I'll need to post some photos of my...

I think I'll need to post some photos of my clone, it is a great looking and great riding bike. CospaII bikes and parts are still available here in Japan, it's too bad they aren't available on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I bought a Brompton clone. It’s a CospaII (some...

I bought a Brompton clone. It’s a CospaII (some quirky Japanese brand), and it cost me $700 new. It was fitted with an external 5 speed driveline, and decent quality parts. The stock weight was 11kg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,401
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Bike Friday is not my cup of tea, but here in...

Bike Friday is not my cup of tea, but here in Japan you would be lucky to find any of their bikes in any condition for less than $1k. It looks like a good design (other than the hideous stem), and...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,535
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I went from Atlanta to San Diego with no route...

I went from Atlanta to San Diego with no route planning, and no maps. I just kept my front wheel pointed west, and took whatever road which ran in that direction.
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,786
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Here in Tokyo we are inundated with tourists....

Here in Tokyo we are inundated with tourists. There are zillions of them. Japan is an interesting place, very clean and safe, and the yen is very weak, so we are seeing record numbers of visitors.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 931
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got it while on holiday in Hawaii in 2022. I...

I got it while on holiday in Hawaii in 2022. I felt a little funny when swimming at Bellows beach, but shrugged it off. Later in the day we went to the water park near Kapolei, and I began to feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,212
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Last week I noticed a funny, rhythmic sound as I...

Last week I noticed a funny, rhythmic sound as I was riding. It was kind of metallic, and went faster or slower depending on how quickly I was pedaling. I was wondering what on my bike was causing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 914
Posted By 50PlusCycling

As I’ve gotten older, the weight has been...

As I’ve gotten older, the weight has been gradually creeping up on me. I wasn’t obese, but I found myself buying bigger clothes. Earlier this year I got my diet under control, not really eating less,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,306
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The same thing happened in the 80’s when mountain...

The same thing happened in the 80’s when mountain bikes became a thing, and everyone had to have one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,856
Posted By 50PlusCycling

40km today. My last post here mentioned I had...

40km today. My last post here mentioned I had done 65km, mostly in pouring rain. As luck would have it, I caught a cold, which kept me indoors for most of the week. It was just as well, it rained...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By 50PlusCycling

A good-looking bike. You’ve gone the opposite way...

A good-looking bike. You’ve gone the opposite way from me, I started with the 38’s and moved up to 45’s. I do a lot of loose gravel and rough-country riding, though I have to ride 30 miles through...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,489
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ll disagree with this guy on one point, the...

I’ll disagree with this guy on one point, the lack of bike lanes and paths is not the cause of America’s increasing cyclist injury/fatality rate. I live in Japan, where such lanes and paths are...
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