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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,686
Posted By Madridjoe

All road miles: Activities 258 Distance...

All road miles:
Activities 258
Distance 11,605.5 mi
Elev Gain 716,585 ft
Time 908h 25m
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,934
Posted By Madridjoe

Picked my bike up today. A 3 week turnaround for...

Picked my bike up today. A 3 week turnaround for me. New Ultegra compact crank, raining here today but expect to get a ride in tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,934
Posted By Madridjoe

Took my 2016 Emonda in for fall tune up yesterday...

Took my 2016 Emonda in for fall tune up yesterday and asked them to inspect the crank. Got a call today that the crank had failed inspection and they expect it will take a couple weeks for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,809
Posted By Madridjoe

My average ride this year is just under 50 miles...

My average ride this year is just under 50 miles with a little over 3000 feet of climbing, pretty much any ride around here will average at least 50' per mile.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,350
Posted By Madridjoe

I've done a fair amount of business with them, ...

I've done a fair amount of business with them, no complaints.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,804
Posted By Madridjoe

For me, headwind is a challenge I just deal with,...

For me, headwind is a challenge I just deal with, and of course everyone loves a tailwind. It's the crosswind gusts blowing me into the gutter or out into traffic that will keep me home. Gusts over...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,852
Posted By Madridjoe

All road Activities 207 Distance 9,259.2...

All road

Activities 207
Distance 9,259.2 mi
Elev Gain 533,238 ft
Time 701h 42m
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,407
Posted By Madridjoe

All road Activities 207 Distance 9,259.2...

All road

Activities 207
Distance 9,259.2 mi
Elev Gain 533,238 ft
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,077
Posted By Madridjoe

Strava has me at a little over 530,000 feet but I...

Strava has me at a little over 530,000 feet but I should add a little more if the weather holds.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,330
Posted By Madridjoe

Lots of it in PA,. I give the cars and trucks a...

Lots of it in PA,. I give the cars and trucks a week or so to pack it down, then I'm good to go.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,536
Posted By Madridjoe

Been using these https://dualeyewear.com/ for a...

Been using these https://dualeyewear.com/ for a few years now. Especially handy if I get a flat and have to find that small piece of glass or wire. Work fine with my Garmin, GPS in my truck and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,775
Posted By Madridjoe

Distance 10,331.5 mi Time 779h 33m Elev Gain...

Distance 10,331.5 mi
Time 779h 33m
Elev Gain 585,535 ft
Rides 245

From Strava, all road miles
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By Madridjoe

I have been using ultegra chains and waxing them...

I have been using ultegra chains and waxing them for over ten years. I use these : Wippermann ConneX Chain Link, never had a failure and they install and remove without any special tools.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,309
Posted By Madridjoe

I had an 800 for about 8 years, replaced it with...

I had an 800 for about 8 years, replaced it with a 1030 a couple years ago, and been very happy with it, at 70 I am especially enjoying the larger display!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,043
Posted By Madridjoe

Carbon bike and an aluminum one, with back up...

Carbon bike and an aluminum one, with back up wheels for both. Whatever happens if the weather allows I have something to ride, nearly 11,000 miles last year.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,082
Posted By Madridjoe

Used to be the high end stuff was USA made, but I...

Used to be the high end stuff was USA made, but I thought that ended a couple years ago...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,053
Posted By Madridjoe

True enough, I get around them all the time on...

True enough, I get around them all the time on the flats.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,053
Posted By Madridjoe

Seeing lots of them here in PA, hate it when...

Seeing lots of them here in PA, hate it when they pass me on the hills....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,384
Posted By Madridjoe

Finished with 10,857 miles and a little over...

Finished with 10,857 miles and a little over 625,000 feet of climbing, my best year ever, but then I had a lot of free time this year.........and I turned 70 in September so not a bad year for an old...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,506
Posted By Madridjoe

Dual eyewear

I have been using these https://dualeyewear.com/
for quite a while. My distance vision is fine but I need help up close, like checking a flat tire for glass etc. These cycling glasses have worked...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By Madridjoe

Trek Edmonda ALR

Trek Edmonda ALR
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-19, 06:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,472
Posted By Madridjoe

The guy who hit me back in 2012, had no...

The guy who hit me back in 2012, had no insurance, and nothing of value, I got nothing from him for the damage to my bike, my broken scapula or my messed up back. But my friend who was just in front...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,278
Posted By Madridjoe

7,450 for 18, down about 3,000 mi from 17 due to...

7,450 for 18, down about 3,000 mi from 17 due to the second wettest year on record for this part of PA. I hate riding in the rain........
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,114
Posted By Madridjoe

I use Gulf wax, the same stuff they use for...

I use Gulf wax, the same stuff they use for canning, add a little ptfe if you want
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,114
Posted By Madridjoe

Been waxing my chains for about ten years, works...

Been waxing my chains for about ten years, works well for me. Chain stays clean and runs smooth and quiet. Depending on conditions I wax it between 600 and 800 miles, chains life equal or better than...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,686
Posted By Madridjoe

Very happy riding in Lancaster County Amish...

Very happy riding in Lancaster County Amish country. Used to live in FL and there is no comparison. So many quiet country roads here with whatever mix of rolling to hilly I feel like. Only thing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,384
Posted By Madridjoe

6155

6155
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,723
Posted By Madridjoe

My 06 aluminum Lemond came down with a cracked...

My 06 aluminum Lemond came down with a cracked chain stay this summer at 35,200 miles, Trek replaced the frame with a 2015 aluminum Madone. No hassles, Still I do miss the Lemond, really liked that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,902
Posted By Madridjoe

performance ultra, for the money a very good bib

performance ultra, for the money a very good bib
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By Madridjoe

Prestacycle Prestaflator Deluxe with Presta Head...

Prestacycle Prestaflator Deluxe with Presta Head - Excel Sports (http://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?page=8&description=Prestaflator+Deluxe+with+Presta+Head&vendorCode=PRESTA&major=12&minor=4)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,421
Posted By Madridjoe

Once

Once
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,327
Posted By Madridjoe

have no plans to add another bike, but if that...

have no plans to add another bike, but if that changes I would have to consider it
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,003
Posted By Madridjoe

31 miles, great weather, very little traffic, a...

31 miles, great weather, very little traffic, a good way to start the new year!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By Madridjoe

It's a Bontrager crank, the chain rings came off...

It's a Bontrager crank, the chain rings came off with no problem. Then large chainring had a slight bend in it, I think I have it straight again, everything seemed ok in the bike stand, I'll try it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By Madridjoe

New chainring?

I was hit by a truck a couple months ago while on my road bike. My broken shoulder is now healed and I am riding again but I see the outer chain ring got bent a bit in the accident, question is, bend...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,382
Posted By Madridjoe

My doctor says my broken shoulder won't let me...

My doctor says my broken shoulder won't let me ride again until June 1. The driver of the truck that hit me and a friend on March 1st never saw us. A tail light would not have helped as he was coming...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,701
Posted By Madridjoe

Clermont would be a good weekend destination for...

Clermont would be a good weekend destination for you, lots of hills, you can pretty much do as much climbing as you want, and very bike friendly.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,406
Posted By Madridjoe

Bought my 06 Lemond leftover in 07, it has been a...

Bought my 06 Lemond leftover in 07, it has been a great bike. It got some damage a couple weeks ago when a truck coming from the other direction turned left and took out my buddy and me. Minimal...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 05:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Madridjoe

My memory on this is that Lemonds were measured...

My memory on this is that Lemonds were measured from the center of the BB to the top of the seat tube, other makes measure from the bottom of the BB to the top of the seat tube. Not that my memory is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Madridjoe

I think one of the things you need to know about...

I think one of the things you need to know about Lemond bikes is they were measured different. So a Lemond 55cm is a 58 cm on another bike.

I have had mine since 07 and 26,000 miles later I still...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,604
Posted By Madridjoe

First, glad you are not seriously hurt. The bike...

First, glad you are not seriously hurt. The bike can be repaired or replaced. I am recovering from a similar accident from 10 days ago. Three of us riding single file when a truck coming towards us...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,691
Posted By Madridjoe

very sorry, can happen to any of us at any time,...

very sorry, can happen to any of us at any time, but we seldom think about it
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,426
Posted By Madridjoe

I have used this one and it may be "Fred" but is...

I have used this one and it may be "Fred" but is is clear and helps me keep an eye on approaching traffic. At 61 my head does not swivel like it used to....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,798
Posted By Madridjoe

Thanks, at least I know I am not alone in this, I...

Thanks, at least I know I am not alone in this, I am not sure what to do after reading all of the posts it seems there is no sure fix, all I can do is try some of their suggestions.....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,798
Posted By Madridjoe

I thought that could be part of it so I make it a...

I thought that could be part of it so I make it a point to wet them before starting out, today I rode 63 miles, averaged 18.6 mph for the ride and my Garmin claims I averaged 180bpm, with a high of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,798
Posted By Madridjoe

Hope no one minds, but I have a related question....

Hope no one minds, but I have a related question. I got an Edge 800 about a month ago with the heart rate monitor. It seems to work ok at rest 68 bpm. I am 61 and ride 150 miles a week at a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,505
Posted By Madridjoe

really like mine, would buy it again

really like mine, would buy it again
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,519
Posted By Madridjoe

Living in FL, it is all about sweat management,...

Living in FL, it is all about sweat management, without it I am wiping sweat out of my eyes the whole ride. The other thing is the occasional bee that enters one of my helmet vent, seems to keep me...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,456
Posted By Madridjoe

Lezyne

Lezyne
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,709
Posted By Madridjoe

Michelin krylons, great feel, good puncture...

Michelin krylons, great feel, good puncture resistance, wear well and roll well
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