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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,929
Posted By rvdv

Yep, after owning my 70 911S for 44 years I just...

Yep, after owning my 70 911S for 44 years I just recently sold it. Nothing like an pre 74 911. Still have my 2006 MX5 Miata, feel like a kid every time I drive it, like a bicycle you are one with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,005
Posted By rvdv

I’ve been using a Apple Watch 5 for over a year...

I’ve been using a Apple Watch 5 for over a year now, works great except it does not have auto pause when at a stop sign or light. If you track average speed this really affects the results. Funny...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,133
Posted By rvdv

2.2, changed to 2.4 in 72, Porsche went from a...

2.2, changed to 2.4 in 72, Porsche went from a 66mm crank to a 70.4 mm crank to increase displacement. Yes the MFI injection pump runs off the left cam, via a toothed belt.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-20, 05:39 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,133
Posted By rvdv

Drives as good as it looks, everything works like...

Drives as good as it looks, everything works like new, engine was rebuilt, I drive about 1000 km/year, nothing drives like an old air cooled 911.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,133
Posted By rvdv

Bought this 43 years ago, still own today. 1970...

Bought this 43 years ago, still own today. 1970 911S.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-20, 01:22 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,510
Posted By rvdv

Thanks for all the replies, looks like the...

Thanks for all the replies, looks like the Take-a-look is the right one for me as I have ride from work, home and cottage, 3 different bikes. Save me from having to buy 3 sets of Sprintech.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,510
Posted By rvdv

Mirrors

Back on the bike again after a 5 yr. hiatus, not near as flexible now and getting harder to hear, any suggestions for a mirror for left side, I ride a road bike, drop down handles, always wear a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,773
Posted By rvdv

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/700x700/84657528_3b48_47a6_a0f7_3678940f2f4a_c2acc6f4ffa39b2e7f50020af6ccd15242aae8ce.jpeg
I’ve used this on my NC Miata for 2 years now, holds...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,906
Posted By rvdv

Being in retail myself, if it was me dealing with...

Being in retail myself, if it was me dealing with you I would definatly match the other dealers price if the other dealer is an authorized Specialized dealer only. The way I see it, I could make...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By rvdv

nice bike, don't see too many kids road bikes

nice bike, don't see too many kids road bikes
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-07, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By rvdv

Oh and don't forget, don't speak English.

Oh and don't forget, don't speak English.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-10-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,321
Posted By rvdv

crank length= (1.25 x inseam in cm) + 65

crank length= (1.25 x inseam in cm) + 65
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-06, 04:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 609
Posted By rvdv

Wow, the best I've ever done is a little over 18...

Wow, the best I've ever done is a little over 18 mph, and thats over 12 miles. I can't even imagine 21 mph over that ride let alone 100 miles. Very impressive, congrats.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-06, 04:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,757
Posted By rvdv

Probably gonna drop dead in the next week watch...

Probably gonna drop dead in the next week watch out! No seriously when I first got into cycling my legs would do the same, cramp up at night while sleeping. I had to get up and do a stretch many...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,257
Posted By rvdv

He might hve a good point, I always unclip my...

He might hve a good point, I always unclip my right foot only, but just 2 weeks ago I unclipped my right side at the bottom of my very steep driveway and the bike was leaning left when I came to a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-06, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By rvdv

Congrats Rick, that's how I did my long ride, a...

Congrats Rick, that's how I did my long ride, a last minute decision to do it! Physically its easy, mentally tough. I use a B17 on my LHT, very very comfy (after its broken in).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-06, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By rvdv

Just to clarify, the ride was 70% rolling hills,...

Just to clarify, the ride was 70% rolling hills, I am a strong climber and I think I made up my average speed on the long downhills.

Yes at age 40, I did suffer from mild angina, an angiogram...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-06, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By rvdv

DG: What really motivated me was I had a place...

DG: What really motivated me was I had a place to ride too instead of riding in a circle and I hadn't ridden for 2 days because of rain and I was well rested.

stapfam: Brief history, I am now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By rvdv

Another 1st

This took me one year to mentally psyche myself into doing, I knew I was physically ready as I ride 100 - 150 miles per week. 5 years ago I had a double bypass and decided to take up cycling so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 562
Posted By rvdv

Jack's got it right, if you anticipate you will...

Jack's got it right, if you anticipate you will need the brakes soon be ready to use them. I noticed that the 7500 is a hybrid with flat bars, you might be confused with the other replys, where they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-06, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By rvdv

Now thats living! A 70 mile ride, and then a long...

Now thats living! A 70 mile ride, and then a long afternoon nap. I guess it just goes with age, I'm just a normal 50+er.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-06, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By rvdv

Apres Ride

How do you all feel after a 2+ hour ride, I've logged just over 2k km. so far this year and am still tired after the ride, feel like a nap, feel good after the nap but still don't have too much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By rvdv

Veloce rear deraileur delay

When shifting down to a smaller cog on my 4 yr old Veloce, there is a delay, the deraileur moves, but the chain doesn't. After about 10-20 seconds the chain will move to the proper cog. Any ideas?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-06, 06:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,948
Posted By rvdv

Thats funny, I see that all the time in my home...

Thats funny, I see that all the time in my home town,Toronto, Canada too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By rvdv

Thats what I thought, thanks. I have no...

Thats what I thought, thanks. I have no intentions of group riding but this answers a lot of questions for me, like all these posts on average speeds attained during rides, obviously a lot of these...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-06, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By rvdv

Solo vs. Group Riding

I have been riding solo for about 5 yrs now, my average speed is about 15-16 mph for 25 mile runs, just wondering how much faster you would go while riding in a group of say 10, and do you require as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-06, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By rvdv

Maybe looking at lap times of race cars with and...

Maybe looking at lap times of race cars with and without slicks will convince you. Tire pressure will definatley make a difference in adhesion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-06, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By rvdv

Race car tires are bald too, the reason is they...

Race car tires are bald too, the reason is they get more traction when they are bald, there is more rubber on the ground, the only reason they put treads on tires is for wet weather driving, they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-06, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By rvdv

I would definately give them a little more time...

I would definately give them a little more time to break in, the 4000 uses the same tread material as the 3000 (ASC activated silica compound), therefore, the traction should be the same. The Conti...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By rvdv

http://www.bikecanada.com/

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 04:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,514
Posted By rvdv

If you are trying to shed pounds you should be...

If you are trying to shed pounds you should be riding longer duration at a lower intensity. 5 miles @ 16.5 mph is only around a 20 min. ride, you are just getting warmed up. If you are over 50 you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,734
Posted By rvdv

When was the last time you wished for a 53-11?...

When was the last time you wished for a 53-11? How many times have you said I'm glad I have a triple?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-06, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,095
Posted By rvdv

I put mine in the hamper.

I put mine in the hamper.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,244
Posted By rvdv

Age 50, seen 168 maximum, average for my 40 km....

Age 50, seen 168 maximum, average for my 40 km. rides 135-140.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,244
Posted By rvdv

Age 50, seen 168 maximum, average for my 40 km....

Age 50, seen 168 maximum, average for my 40 km. rides 135-140.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-06, 03:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By rvdv

Another option if you are to get the wheels, is...

Another option if you are to get the wheels, is to get them with the Campy 10 speed gears, buy the Campy rear derailleur for about $75.00 CND, then you won't need the Shiftmate @ $40.00 CND.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-06, 11:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,272
Posted By rvdv

If thats the only thing you don't do best why...

If thats the only thing you don't do best why aren't you looking to get an American made gruppo ?

Stv, you really have to learn the metric system, we've only been using it for 30 some years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,559
Posted By rvdv

I don't think that you will get a definitive...

I don't think that you will get a definitive answer to this question as there are so many variables to deal with, but you will get many suggestions to try out. It will be a matter of time and lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-06, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By rvdv

19.5 lbs, pretty impressive for an old "steely",...

19.5 lbs, pretty impressive for an old "steely", oil er up now STV, Sunday suppossed to be a great day for riding. It was fun to be part of the transformation thanks and your welcome.

r
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-06, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By rvdv

I wonder why I am taking them too, thats why I...

I wonder why I am taking them too, thats why I asked the question. Thanks all for the response, I have my annual appointment with my cardiologist next week and I am going to question him on why I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-06, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By rvdv

Betablockers and Training

Does anyone know if beta blockers will reduce the benefits of exercise, specifically improving the strength and efficiency of the heart. What would be the differance of the training effect on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-05, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 715
Posted By rvdv

Sounds like you did "hit the wall". When I ride I...

Sounds like you did "hit the wall". When I ride I "top up" with a granola bar every 45-60 min. of riding, I also take a sip of water every 10-15 min., I find if you drink too much too fast I feel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-05, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By rvdv

Need A Workout?

I have been a roadie for 7 yrs. now logging around 3-4 thousand miles a year. Two weeks ago my 11 yr. old son got me out mountain biking on a couple of real trails, one a snowmobile trail that went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-05, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,438
Posted By rvdv

I would think that chain life has a lot to do...

I would think that chain life has a lot to do with your riding style. If you are spinning the crank at a high cadence you are putting a lot less strain on the chain than if you were were mashing the...
Forum: Touring
06-12-05, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By rvdv

I have 700 x 37 tires on mine, 36 spoke wheels...

I have 700 x 37 tires on mine, 36 spoke wheels and it is by far the smoothest bike I have ridden loaded or unloaded. I agree that it is not the fastest in acceleration probably because of the weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 925
Posted By rvdv

I do everything from repairing, building...

I do everything from repairing, building wheelsets and building a bike from frame up. Just finished building up a Surly LHT which I am planning to tour with, I figure if I'm going to go touring I had...
Forum: Touring
05-25-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,232
Posted By rvdv

Just finished building my LHT, strong wheelset...

Just finished building my LHT, strong wheelset the most important to me, I used Mavic A719, 36h Xt hubs, and DT Revolution double butted spokes. The next was the saddle, Brooks B-17. The rest of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-05, 05:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By rvdv

Thanks all! The original plan was to do the...

Thanks all! The original plan was to do the century on "the" day, but as it is a long weekend here in Canada the traffic on a Friday to cottage country is terrible and the plan was to ride to my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-05, 01:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,217
Posted By rvdv

There is a lot of tension on the spokes,...

There is a lot of tension on the spokes, therefore, a lot of pressure on the holes in the hub and rim, I have just replaced my rims because of very small stress cracks around the holes of the rim,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By rvdv

50 Today

Finally I get to post in this forum, 50 today! I have been an avid cyclist for the last couple of years, currently riding 25mi. - 45mi. daily. I am trying to get myself ready for a solo century,...
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