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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,988
Posted By rnjl

YES. Was a fantastic use of $100. My first really...

YES. Was a fantastic use of $100. My first really long ride- about 75 miles - gave me a neuropathy in my hands that hasn't fully healed 8 years later. Took the bike to a fitter who used some special...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,072
Posted By rnjl

Hi again Belgarath, thanks for reply. The LBS...

Hi again Belgarath, thanks for reply. The LBS wasn't sure I could put anything wider than 32's on the Tricross so it's great to hear you have 38's on it, that's what I'll do next time. It IS a smooth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,072
Posted By rnjl

Hey Belgarath, I have one of those Specialized...

Hey Belgarath, I have one of those Specialized Tricross steel bikes- nice black paint job, Tiagra, I've ridden it a lot and call it "the Tank" for its weight compared to the Kona Roadhouse I bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-19, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

OK just got back from a 25 mile rail trail ride...

OK just got back from a 25 mile rail trail ride with my weekend riding partner.

Roadhouse is AWESOME, but bear in mind, I've been riding a bike I call "the Tank" as it's a heavy steel cross bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

Hi folks, OP here. Thank you for all of your...

Hi folks, OP here. Thank you for all of your suggestions. After much overthinking over what is in the long run a low-stakes decision, I went with the Kona Roadhouse. I really should have bought one...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

Thanks again everybody for this really helpful...

Thanks again everybody for this really helpful discussion- much I didn't know and had not thought of. I'm starting to talk with my LBS about doing a build if I get one of the frames suggested such as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

Thanks Bargo, I'll take a look. I don't actually...

Thanks Bargo, I'll take a look. I don't actually want wider tires, I want a roady looking road bike but I'll look for the colossal on ebay and craigslist.

Also thanks to the person who suggested...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

Thanks, folks, I appreciate the help in thinking...

Thanks, folks, I appreciate the help in thinking this through. Problem with getting a frame is that I don't have the expertise to put together my own build and not sure any LBS in my area takes on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,647
Posted By rnjl

All City Zig Zag

Hi folks, I am in the market for a steel or mostly steel road bike (just my personal preference, no need to discuss materials in general.) I want something with a relaxed posture and disc brakes, so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,690
Posted By rnjl

Hi all- thank you so much for replies. The...

Hi all- thank you so much for replies. The Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels are indeed something that Specialized has made . . . .um. . . .specialized. They are 20 spoke wheels and let's be clear, I'm about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,690
Posted By rnjl

wheels/ mods to Roubaix Elite

Hi all, last year I got a Roubaix 105 Elite to upgrade from my Tricross, and had it modified at the time with higher gearing. It's a fine bike, though I have to say I think I prefer a triple crankset...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By rnjl

Thanks fiets, I'll post back when I get the bike....

Thanks fiets, I'll post back when I get the bike.

Neal
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By rnjl

Hey thanks for your replies. Fietsbob, I didn't...

Hey thanks for your replies. Fietsbob, I didn't really understand your second point about the thicker walls of the steel tubes. Are you saying that a cheap steel frame will have thicker tubes and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By rnjl

Steel Tricross: how heavy is it?

Does anybody know the weight of the new Specialized Tricross steel disc?

Alternatively, does anybody know of a bike shop that has one which might be willing to weigh it and tell me?

I'm on...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,206
Posted By rnjl

As for me, it seems that the steel Tricross is a...

As for me, it seems that the steel Tricross is a little cheaper than the Vaya and available close by, with fitting and set-up and labor on upgrades (eg swapping tires and brakes) included so I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,773
Posted By rnjl

Yes, I'd love to be able to test a Redline Metro...

Yes, I'd love to be able to test a Redline Metro Classic but the closest one is 70 miles away.

Since I'm not going to travel 70 miles each time I need a little adjustment or warranty work (unless...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,206
Posted By rnjl

Why do y'all say that you only need disc brakes...

Why do y'all say that you only need disc brakes in the rain? I'm making a similar choice- but I think since I can't get a Vaya (they are sold out nationally) I'm leaning towards the steel Tricross or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,773
Posted By rnjl

The Bianchi looks great but I wasn't happy with...

The Bianchi looks great but I wasn't happy with cantilever brakes from the last Tricross I owned. There are some steep hills around here and the shudder and squeal was nasty and I frankly just could...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,773
Posted By rnjl

Hi again all. I think after calling around...

Hi again all.

I think after calling around I've determined that Salsa Vaya's are sold out till October. (That's just dumb, IMO.)

So I think we're looking at the steel Tricross, the Metro...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,773
Posted By rnjl

VWchad- wow, thank you for pointing out the new...

VWchad- wow, thank you for pointing out the new Tricross. I did like the shape and fit of the old Tricross; I wonder if the geometry is similar?

The steel Tricross strikes me as a bit expensive...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,773
Posted By rnjl

Steel all-around bike: Vaya, Rove, Metro Classic?

Hello BF advice-givers, I'm looking to purchase a road or cyclocross or touring bike that will mostly be used for 15-30 mile exercise rides on streets and rail trail, but which can occasionally go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,875
Posted By rnjl

Nightshade, good point, I wasn't clear, thanks...

Nightshade, good point, I wasn't clear, thanks for your reply. The doc mentioned the Futuro brand but not in the sense of "this is exactly what I want you to get for X and Y reasons," but more like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,355
Posted By rnjl

I too have found that minor differences in saddle...

I too have found that minor differences in saddle height, or shoe height, or pedal adjustments, can make a big difference in my knees. Not to say I know what ails you, just that in my experience a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,875
Posted By rnjl

wrist braces for carpal tunnel while riding- any preferences?

Hi all, electronic tests show that I have a touch of carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands, so in addition to stretches, exercises, proper ergonomics, all that, my doc wants me to wear wrist...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By rnjl

Well, I didn't have to travel more than 15...

Well, I didn't have to travel more than 15 minutes for a bike fit, so I can't speak to the travel time/ cost ratio in your situation, but I can say that I had many issues with knee pain and numbness...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Dear Garfield: Thanks for the advice, but I...

Dear Garfield:

Thanks for the advice, but I don't personally think that taking two weeks to make a $1200-$1800 decision is too long.

If I was a rich man I'd buy example of each, ride them for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Rivendells look way cool but they are about twice...

Rivendells look way cool but they are about twice as much as a carbon Defy or Synapse.

:(
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Further report: I tried a carbon Roubaix...

Further report:

I tried a carbon Roubaix with Apex components, an aluminum Synapse also with Apex, and a Giant Defy carbon with Tiagra.

It's hard on a 5 minute ride to really get a feel for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Hi again. My hands only really went numb...

Hi again.

My hands only really went numb after that first long ride on the Tricross last year0 not after 30 minutes but after 30 miles.

Now I move my hands very frequently, wear excellent gel...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Well, time to report back. I tested a Trek 2.1...

Well, time to report back. I tested a Trek 2.1 and it was pretty good- when going up a small hill I felt like I was in a fighter jet compared to the Tricross. The bike shop owner also put a stem with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Hi again all- actually this has been very helpful...

Hi again all- actually this has been very helpful because I didn't know much about Felt bikes but I'm going to check them out.

Let me clarify my situation: last year I bought a Specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Thanks for the advice, everybody. I'm definitely...

Thanks for the advice, everybody. I'm definitely going to look at the Felts- I didn't know much about them up to this point. I think the Look is a bit out of my price range. There's also a Giant Defy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

Thanks so much for your suggestions. There's a...

Thanks so much for your suggestions. There's a Felt dealer not too far from here- I'll go check them out, they do seem to be less expensive than the models I was looking at. I should have clarified...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,093
Posted By rnjl

"comfort" or non-racing road bikes- what should I consider?

Hi all, I would like to get a "real" road bike and will not be racing, but would like something comfortable for longer rides (50+ miles), charity rides, etc.

Among the easily findable models that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,330
Posted By rnjl

Thanks fiestbob, I have only the wicking caps and...

Thanks fiestbob, I have only the wicking caps and should get an all-cotton one.

Re: Bolle Sunglasses- well, that's another problem- I need good cycling shades but I have a strong prescription and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,330
Posted By rnjl

wanted: helmet with short and/ or adjustable visor

Hi all, I've been reading the threads about helmets with and without visors and based on various postings I got a Giro Pneumo, which is ostensibly a road bike helmet with a short, removable visor. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

Thank you all so much for your help. I just...

Thank you all so much for your help. I just ordered a pair of Spenco Heat Waves but the PI Cyclones look really good too- if the Spencos aren't up to speed I'll try the PI.

Thank you!

Neal
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

Oh, no worries, I wear leather shoes all the...

Oh, no worries, I wear leather shoes all the time.

I'm not making any statement about leather of any kind, other than , as a purely personal and idiosyncratic reaction, all things being equal,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

Thanks, Nightshade, but for some reason - um,...

Thanks, Nightshade, but for some reason - um, probably being a kosher-keeping vegetarian- pigskin, while I acknowledge its greatness as a glove material- just doesn't appeal to me. . . . :)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

Hi Fiets, do you mean there's padding in the...

Hi Fiets, do you mean there's padding in the lower palm- near the wrist- but not padding in the upper palm near the fingers?

Do you remember what model glove that was from Spenco?

thanks,
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

Thanks, IDC, I'll look into that next time I'm at...

Thanks, IDC, I'll look into that next time I'm at Target, but I actually want a fair amount of padding, like the upper-level Spenco or Pearl Izumi gel gloves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By rnjl

looking for padded, full-finger gloves

Hi all, I am looking for a pair of full-finger gloves that have good padding. I am now using Spenco Ironman gloves, which of several gloves I've tried seems to be the best, and would love something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 34,382
Posted By rnjl

No, the place wasn't anywhere in New Mexico- was...

No, the place wasn't anywhere in New Mexico- was in New England, in fact- but given that it took THREE bike store employees (of another and quite wonderful shop) to get the old pedals off of the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,278
Posted By rnjl

I'd love to try one of the pumps that lets the...

I'd love to try one of the pumps that lets the air out to break the vacuum. I have a Blackburn and I struggle to get the pump head off of the valve every time- I usually scrape my knuckles on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,512
Posted By rnjl

I had a major episode of hand numbness and...

I had a major episode of hand numbness and tingling and soreness until I got a better fitting. A half-inch (or maybe .75) difference in the length of the stem made a huge difference in how much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,451
Posted By rnjl

I have heard Fredness implied because I have an...

I have heard Fredness implied because I have an attached rear-view mirror on the shifters of my road bike.

On many roads around here, it's very helpful, so if being Fred is wrong, I don't want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 34,382
Posted By rnjl

"you don't need to grease the threads of the new...

"you don't need to grease the threads of the new pedals, just cranks them down with a wrench as hard as you possibly can. Grease will only loosen them up over time."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,874
Posted By rnjl

Oh? What is the ultrasonic cleaner you use and...

Oh? What is the ultrasonic cleaner you use and where can one find it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,476
Posted By rnjl

Yes, I've done this with stretchy nylon running...

Yes, I've done this with stretchy nylon running shorts and it can be very comfortable- plus you get a pocket or two that way.

Neal
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By rnjl

Two thoughts, having just bought a new bike...

Two thoughts, having just bought a new bike (Specialized Tricross Sport) for a long charity ride (Hazon New York Jewish Environmental bike ride) this past summer.

First, not all bike shops really...
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