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Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 529
Posted By classic carl

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I...

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I developed a cut sidewall on my rear (tubeless) tire after only 13 miles on New Year's Day. Fortunately, It was a slow leak and I was only .7 miles from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,397
Posted By classic carl

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193...

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193 rides, compared to last years total of 5,343 miles on 189 rides. All outdoor, and over 95% of those were road bike miles in 2022. My goal for 2021...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2,930
Views: 481,431
Posted By classic carl

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My 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 with Aeolus Pro 37 wheels at Lake...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 874,986
Posted By classic carl

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September....

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September. I ordered Bontrager Aeolus Pro37 carbon wheels before I left for Florida in mid December. They arrived a couple of weeks ago. We're heading back to PA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By classic carl

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon...

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon Trek Emonda last fall and put about 450 miles on it in PA before my wife and I left for Florida in mid December. I brought my 20 year old Klein with me...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2,930
Views: 481,431
Posted By classic carl

I took these today out the back door of our condo...

I took these today out the back door of our condo on Grassy Lake in Lake Placid, Florida. I brought my 2002 Plum Crazy Klein Quantum down for the winter and I'm glad I did.:love:

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,349
Posted By classic carl

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your...

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your workout/ride title. I always edit mine to include "xx.xx mi Road Cycling". You could edit yours to include indoor or outdoor. There is also a pulldown to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,349
Posted By classic carl

Finally surpassed 5,000 miles for 2021

November has been a tough month to ride for me between a chest cold and the weather not cooperating. I finally got out on the day before Thansgiving for 28 miles and I reached 5,000 for the year. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 20,639
Views: 4,857,961
Posted By classic carl

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with...

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with those bad boys?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,812
Posted By classic carl

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just...

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just recently turned 65 and bought a new 2022 Emonda SL 5 Disc a couple of months ago as a reward to myself after dropping from over 270 pounds to 180....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By classic carl

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the...

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the right frame size for you. The first thing I would do would be to rotate the handlebars to a lower position so that the drops are parallel to the ground. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,668
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 596,845
Posted By classic carl

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but...

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but I'm not sure I could have done it without getting back on the bikes. :giver:
Forum: Introductions
10-26-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By classic carl

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds...

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds like a great place to ride. Have you ever been to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA? They have a 13 mile loop on the road and also a separate paved...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 67,016
Posted By classic carl

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a...

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a third of my weight, down to 180 from 270 since early 2020. I'm about to go over 5,000 miles this year. I just bought a new 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 874,986
Posted By classic carl

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum. ...

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum.


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 756,643
Posted By classic carl

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner...

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner last summer. He never rode it much. We estimated that it had about 2,000 miles on it. I took it to Florida for the winter and put over 2,100 miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 874,986
Posted By classic carl

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll...

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll post photos of mine later. I'm told that I need at least 10 posts before I can post photos. :foo: I just bought myself a 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 about a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,668
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 596,845
Posted By classic carl

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing...

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing 20 lbs. I ended up the year by riding just over 3000 miles and losing about 75 lbs. I went from 270 to 195. I recently turned 65 this past August...
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