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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 138
Posted By bruce19

Re: buying used. I've bought a couple bikes from...

Re: buying used. I've bought a couple bikes from The Pro's Closet and have been very pleased. It helps that they offer a guarantee.
09-19-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,591
Posted By bruce19

Maybe I missed it but what is needed is a pic of...

Maybe I missed it but what is needed is a pic of you on the bike. Your body dimensions will be one of the critical variables. And, you are asking people on a cycling forum to offer advice? I've been...
09-19-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 305
Posted By bruce19

There's a concept called "Driver expectation." I...

There's a concept called "Driver expectation." I wonder if an area that has lots of cyclists causes drivers to expect to see cyclists on the roadway and thus they are more attentive. I wonder if...
09-17-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 352
Posted By bruce19

Very interesting. Thank you.

Very interesting. Thank you.
09-13-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 464
Posted By bruce19

I can only add that I have a CAAD 12 bought new...

I can only add that I have a CAAD 12 bought new at my LBS. It's labeled a 52 but fits like a 54. (I actually measured it using a virtual TT) The LBS says it's a "big 52." The point is that you can't...
09-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By bruce19

I too am on Diltiazem as a result of AFIB. I have...

I too am on Diltiazem as a result of AFIB. I have not had any significant adverse reactions. What are your symptoms?
09-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By bruce19

I too am on Diltiazem as a result of AFIB. I have...

I too am on Diltiazem as a result of AFIB. I have not had any significant adverse reactions. What are your symptoms?
09-08-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By bruce19

I have a Garmin radar/light that mounts to the...

I have a Garmin radar/light that mounts to the seat post. I also have a very bright rear light that mounts to a strap at the back of my tool bag.
09-08-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

An average American doesn't even have a bike.

An average American doesn't even have a bike.
09-08-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 850
Posted By bruce19

My wife and I went to tubeless 5 yrs ago. Not a...

My wife and I went to tubeless 5 yrs ago. Not a flat since.
09-08-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,802
Posted By bruce19

This is also my approach. I will change the way I...

This is also my approach. I will change the way I ride a climb or flat. I might also concentrate on cadence rather than power. I also take different bikes out to see if the feel or perform...
09-03-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

Wow. I did not know that.

Wow. I did not know that.
09-03-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

No. Just like Marinoni also from Montreal. They...

No. Just like Marinoni also from Montreal. They made great steel bikes many years ago. But, that's another story.
09-02-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

Back in the day a new frame set was $4500-5500....

Back in the day a new frame set was $4500-5500. It was the lightest frame you could buy when it first came out. I don't know what it's cost with all Dura Ace would have been. .
09-02-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

I took that Sidero definition from the GURU...

I took that Sidero definition from the GURU website. Unfortunately, GURU no longer exists so I can't go find it. So I found this: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/sidero
09-02-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

FWIW my granddaughter became a Make A Wish kid at...

FWIW my granddaughter became a Make A Wish kid at age 7. We were told she would not see age 8. This January she will be 12 and you would never know she had had medical issues. So, a shout out to Make...
09-02-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

A lot of good points. Thank you. I do think...

A lot of good points. Thank you. I do think recreational riders tend to look for the latest and greatest tech. I'd like to see them ridden but keeping them will not be a problem for me. I love each...
09-02-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

Well, I have a choice.....sell them and get some...

Well, I have a choice.....sell them and get some cash to help my granddaughter with her medical bills or watch them hang from hooks in my garage. I love these bikes but I don't ride as much as I used...
09-02-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By bruce19

Is the used bike market tanking?

I have two bikes I put up for sale on my club website. There are approx. 130 members. One is a GURU Sidero (Italian for "of steel") that has all SRAM Red 10 sp mechanical and Aksium wheels. W/O...
09-02-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By bruce19

Mine happened on July 23, 2013. I was on a group...

Mine happened on July 23, 2013. I was on a group ride with about 10bikes. We were doing about 15 mph when my front wheel hit a pot hole. I was breaking gently at the time. I'm guessing my hand jammed...
08-30-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,489
Posted By bruce19

In CT "Full lane use is allowed when traveling at...

In CT "Full lane use is allowed when traveling at the normal speed of traffic or there is no traffic, preparing for a turn, overtaking and passing, avoiding hazards or unsafe conditions, traveling in...
08-29-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,284
Posted By bruce19

I am not saying that KOPS is THE method. I think...

I am not saying that KOPS is THE method. I think it gets you in the ball park but you have to determine what feels right for you.
08-29-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 660
Posted By bruce19

I don't think we do. We are brainwashed.

I don't think we do. We are brainwashed.
08-29-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 660
Posted By bruce19

In June, just before my 78th birthday, I had an...

In June, just before my 78th birthday, I had an AFIB. Came under control quickly but I spent 3 days in hospital because they wanted a myriad of tests that took days to schedule. I passed every test...
08-29-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,489
Posted By bruce19

In my Saturday group rides (6-12 bikes), over the...

In my Saturday group rides (6-12 bikes), over the past 20 yrs, we ride as a group. When a car comes up from the rear someone yells "car back" and we go single file. We've never had a problem.
08-29-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,489
Posted By bruce19

I long for the day when I get a speeding ticket.

I long for the day when I get a speeding ticket.
08-29-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,914
Posted By bruce19

I have a couple on-bike mini pumps. But, I can't...

I have a couple on-bike mini pumps. But, I can't tell you how they work because 5 yrs ago I went tubeless and haven't had a flat since. I think that's because tubeless eliminates pinch flats and,...
08-29-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,284
Posted By bruce19

There are so many variables involved that it's...

There are so many variables involved that it's really hard to offer advice for someone else. I've tried all the methods of predicting saddle fit and the only thing that's ever worked for me is trial...
08-29-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,284
Posted By bruce19

Agreed. That method for determining saddle...

Agreed. That method for determining saddle fore-aft is called KOPS.
08-28-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,489
Posted By bruce19

Very interesting. Especially the court system.

Very interesting. Especially the court system.
08-28-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,529
Posted By bruce19

As a cyclist & motorcyclist it's not something...

As a cyclist & motorcyclist it's not something I'd even think about. Since you will never know, let it be whatever feels good to you.
08-28-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By bruce19

I was orignally 5'10" with a 32.5 inseam. My...

I was orignally 5'10" with a 32.5 inseam. My wingspan was that of a 6 ft guy. Still have the same inseam. A 54 is pretty close to perfect for me. You might need a longer stem with your 54.
08-28-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,581
Posted By bruce19

I still have mine but use it only as a double...

I still have mine but use it only as a double check for my Garmin radar.
08-26-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 813
Posted By bruce19

I live in CT near UCONN where 50 miles will give...

I live in CT near UCONN where 50 miles will give you 3,000 - 4,000 ft of elevation.
08-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 813
Posted By bruce19

Stats don't always indicate the reality of the...

Stats don't always indicate the reality of the experience.
08-24-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By bruce19

IN 2013 I crashed and broke my neck. It was the...

IN 2013 I crashed and broke my neck. It was the end of July. I had C1 & C2 fused. It was on a road ride. By mid-November I was back on my cross bike on the rail/trail. I basically waited until the...
08-24-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By bruce19

Admit it you're a conjurer.

Admit it you're a conjurer.
08-24-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,751
Posted By bruce19

Just curious. What policy is a problem?

Just curious. What policy is a problem?
08-24-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,751
Posted By bruce19

This was a driver who fell asleep. If any rumble...

This was a driver who fell asleep. If any rumble strips had awakened her she would have been across them. As a cyclist and motorcyclist I abhor rumble strips and speed bumps. To me they create more...
08-24-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,529
Posted By bruce19

Measuring from the BB can be iffy. As long as all...

Measuring from the BB can be iffy. As long as all your bikes have the same crank arm length you're good. But, different lengths will yield different results. I always measure from pedal spindle. I'm...
08-24-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,529
Posted By bruce19

It would be interesting to know if the height...

It would be interesting to know if the height loss is in the upper or lower body. I've gone from 5'11" to 5'9" and almost all of it is in my spine, especially my neck where I had C1 & C2 fused. Still...
08-24-24, 07:50 AM
08-24-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,832
Posted By bruce19

I no longer ride to get faster or "better" on the...

I no longer ride to get faster or "better" on the bike. I ride for enhanced quality of life and, hopefully, longevity. Everything I've ever seen on the subject says that the most important thing is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,478
Posted By bruce19

Tubeless is the way to go IMO after 5 yrs on them...

Tubeless is the way to go IMO after 5 yrs on them with zero flats. And, lower pressure with more comfort.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By bruce19

A couple things: I am a male with a 32.5" inseam...

A couple things: I am a male with a 32.5" inseam and a traditionally framed 54-55 is perfect for me. Also, don't trust manufacturers frame sizing. My CAAD 12 is labeled 52 but measures out around 54....
08-18-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,253
Posted By bruce19

As for Big Pharma.....I've known some reps. The...

As for Big Pharma.....I've known some reps. The routinely show up at a doctor's office with lunch, show tickets, etc. for the doctor's and staff. That does not fill me with confidence. And......"In...
08-18-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,253
Posted By bruce19

FWIW, about 10 yrs ago I had an angiogram and was...

FWIW, about 10 yrs ago I had an angiogram and was told that I have no blockage, my heart is getting all the blood it needs and my heart is stronger than normal. And, as late as this past June, there...
08-17-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,253
Posted By bruce19

I've seen internet info saying statins should not...

I've seen internet info saying statins should not be prescribed for those over 75. I've also seen info that says it can be effective for that group. Is it any wonder that people, including medical...
08-17-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,253
Posted By bruce19

As an ER MD friend of mine said, "Sometimes Docs...

As an ER MD friend of mine said, "Sometimes Docs see all the data but they don't see the patient in front of them." My way of saying that seeing the aggregate data may not work for individual...
08-14-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,161
Posted By bruce19

My problem with a cheap bike is...

My problem with a cheap bike is durability/longevity. I'm not interested in replacing tires, components, etc on a regular basis.
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