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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 339
Posted By cyclezen

Any of the bikes you mention are very suitable...

Any of the bikes you mention are very suitable for 'city' riding, as well as much light/medium offroad.
You mention your 1st bike, and mtb, was $200
there are so many considerations for what anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By cyclezen

Would have to agree with others about preload......

Would have to agree with others about preload... Very important.
Last year, about this time, Enduro Bearings gave a great seminar, in SB, on 'BEARINGS' , covering all of the bearing usage on bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By cyclezen

Have been a MapMyRide user for some years. Liked...

Have been a MapMyRide user for some years. Liked the simple interface without complications of electronic connections... But this past Sept it started losing (or not recording) ride progress. Loss of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 780
Posted By cyclezen

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level'...

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level' the saddle or get close to level, you will likely also need to Drop the saddle a bit.
your leg/hip/torso angles will change when you do this, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 780
Posted By cyclezen

I remember when you were first considering this...

I remember when you were first considering this bike and riding. Also noted your progress and challenges since starting ride regularly. And your perseverance for staying with riding; which deserves...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 440
Posted By cyclezen

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the...

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the time. If at any time you're riding in a more 'sportive' group, versatility in gearing becomes a must.
Adding a sizable distance length to your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 238,919
Posted By cyclezen

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a...

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a dedicated runner and cyclist became another victim of the motor vehicle madness we experience in this country.
'Old Man Steve' as he was affectionately...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By cyclezen

A VERY large percentage of research done in our...

A VERY large percentage of research done in our larger Academic institutions is done with money given from Private enterprise or the Gov. Much of which at some point becomes incorporated into our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By cyclezen

bikemaps.org - A Resources ALL Cyclists should participate in

I was recently reminded of using and participating in this resource - bikemaps.org (https://bikemaps.org)
It should be a primary resource for EVERY cyclist - for information and participation....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-18-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By cyclezen

Good advise above. Fitting for position and...

Good advise above.
Fitting for position and posture is very personal.
If you are someone who can absorb info from reading, there are many good sources of info on the web, to help. Which are better...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,303
Posted By cyclezen

Ok Flexibility can still be improved, depending...

Ok
Flexibility can still be improved, depending on the issues. I also have spinal issues, great compaction of the disks and scoliosis.
If you don't have significant issues with your hip/femur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,964
Posted By cyclezen

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology,...

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology, but hasn't worked in the field for some decades now - and we're both retired now. She hasn;t kept up with the latest develepments, but certainly has...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,303
Posted By cyclezen

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I...

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I would not go any smaller than that. If you feel it works for you, ok. But I would certainly have expected a size larger...
That doesn;t seem like a 53...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,303
Posted By cyclezen

I'm not familiar with the specifics of either...

I'm not familiar with the specifics of either bike, so some general comments to consider.
once you have your saddle position set then the actual 'reach' to your position on the bars has 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 21,364
Posted By cyclezen

Nice to see this zombie back again ! Cycling is...

Nice to see this zombie back again !
Cycling is a joyful thing, even when one might be physically suffering. Bring on the joy!
it's also an opportunity to express, to create, to step outside your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,964
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks... It's likely not 'hearing loss' , more...

Thanks...
It's likely not 'hearing loss' , more like 'hearing masking' - at least masking of the frequencies which the tinnitus reigns in...
Interesting is that when listening to some music,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,797
Posted By cyclezen

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50...

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50 years+, motos for 38 yrs (intermittently, except full time last 28 yrs)
Noise
weight and handling
Places to ride (yes, also off-road/dirt road) ,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,964
Posted By cyclezen

just wandered here.... I've had tinnitus for...

just wandered here....
I've had tinnitus for over 40 yrs ? maybe more... became seriously noticeable about 30+ yrs ago. Constant high pitch background which obscures much... too much...
I have a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,092
Posted By cyclezen

I just came into the realm of e-bikes (from road...

I just came into the realm of e-bikes (from road & MTB), mainly for transport locally, other errands not requiring a car.
Given where you are, a certain versatility is probably a key consideration.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,161
Posted By cyclezen

That never worked for me. Time lost is never...

That never worked for me. Time lost is never recovered. We're talking about seconds in an effort which (for me) was just a short bit over a minute...
A really well structured 'warmup' before your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,224
Posted By cyclezen

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper...

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper and very effective therapy/treatment.
Especially on those really tough days when the body has no motivation. Even a short (distance) and slow ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,138
Posted By cyclezen

Not sure if we're over-represented, but cycling...

Not sure if we're over-represented, but cycling does suit being an introvert, or just prefer reliance on 'self' as do many other activities which are also 'singular'. Cycling is one of those...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,224
Posted By cyclezen

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious...

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious challenge ! Now ending on a High note - I still have my foot, it's attached and almost working like 9 months ago, riding regular again.
In Love with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By cyclezen

mentioned in another thread by SoSmellyAir the...

mentioned in another thread by SoSmellyAir
the gloves I was referring to in post above: HEAD Men’s Ultrafit Touchscreen Running Gloves | Costco...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,222
Posted By cyclezen

It would be a given that any comments any of us...

It would be a given that any comments any of us made on ANY topic are our own opinion, experience, style and bias. So, I assume other's comments give a different perspective, as does yours, here.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,222
Posted By cyclezen

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from...

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from my house start in the mid 40's f (waking temps from Mid-Nov until late March are commonly high 30's) and on sunny day, end at 60f.
I ALWAYS use...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By cyclezen

My Hands are similarly dimensioned, but not quite...

My Hands are similarly dimensioned, but not quite as thin... I would have a LG size based on finger & hand width, but really long from tip to wrist.
So for full finger gloves I generally have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,818
Posted By cyclezen

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might...

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might be closest... but there are a few others who look really younger than I. Biggest issue is when I look in the mirror, I do look old - But NOT AS OLD...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,288
Posted By cyclezen

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride...

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride nutrition', 1 hour is really a short period for physical effort (short of all out/'competition' level effort, which is NOT the point of discussion here...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,398
Posted By cyclezen

A lot of the discussion has been very...

A lot of the discussion has been very theoretical... cadence v torque. But reality is way different. There are limits to both and the curve to those points can vary dramatically, depending on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,375
Posted By cyclezen

Like the Bike! Also been thinkin about putting a...

Like the Bike! Also been thinkin about putting a Sus fork on one of my gravel bikes... Tracks I ride are quite lumpy, and real SUS front end is a help, but overall, a Full Sus mtb is a bit of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,288
Posted By cyclezen

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy I...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
I didn't read this whole long thread and maybe this has been covered, but you don't need to eat anything before what should only be a hour's ride. I take...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-26-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By cyclezen

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming...

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming from - your 'position' (how your body is distributed on the bike) is greatly determined by your morphology. Carrying weight in the torso is a large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By cyclezen

Very Interesting... Haven't really been...

Very Interesting... Haven't really been interested in Motor Sports for some time, so not really aware of GP or the drivers...
But will be interesting if he can be a crossover at that highest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,879
Posted By cyclezen

WOAH !!!! Been away from BF for a while... ...

WOAH !!!!
Been away from BF for a while...
How AWESOME is THAT !!!
Big Congrats for hangin with it ! Sure it wasn't much fun at first, but things do get better. Soon enough you'll be addicted...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,499
Posted By cyclezen

This is one of the ebikes I'm looking at......

This is one of the ebikes I'm looking at... Interest is for a shopping/errands bike.
I have a question about the tire width, if you can give opinion.
What is the stock tire size, looks fairly thin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 838,056
Posted By cyclezen

Pigeon Point ! One of my most FAV places ! ...

Pigeon Point ! One of my most FAV places ! (vantage Point from Pigeon Pt Rd ?) I love staying at the Hostel and getting the Hottub that hangs just over the breakers, for that sunset time - Night...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,507
Posted By cyclezen

I totally get this - it is also my Overall...

I totally get this - it is also my Overall Plan/Intent/Daily Mantra.
But I do 'modify' that Intent much more than I did in much younger times.
I'm no longer focused on Max Performance (haven't been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 858
Posted By cyclezen

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to...

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to 'store' the Spesh while you're in Europe.
I travel over there most every year for an extended period (over a month...), have my family home there,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,368
Posted By cyclezen

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed...

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed model paint to get close to celeste, get a CF fork with 1" steerer. I've been using Kinesis forks, they work great, and the ones I have have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,317
Posted By cyclezen

Quote: Originally Posted by jrobe Consider...

Quote:
Originally Posted by jrobe
Consider yourself damn lucky if all you have to worry about as you get older is whether or not you got slower on your daily bike ride.



I think jrobe's post...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 563
Posted By cyclezen

Some observations, as relates to the region in...

Some observations, as relates to the region in Germany, which I call 'home'. It's quite 'rural' with mostly smaller towns. Larger cities in the area, like Munich and Nurnberg, do have some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,317
Posted By cyclezen

All a matter of personal perspective, and...

All a matter of personal perspective, and timing...
Not to discourage, but aging is inevitable. Looking to max what one has, at any time, laudable and a positive way forward.
But slowing down is...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-29-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,872
Posted By cyclezen

Hub viewing is a boring activity with no...

Hub viewing is a boring activity with no relevance at all; back in the day or now.
It needs burial, but will likely remain a zombie, along with snake-oil politicians....
On the positive side,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By cyclezen

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape. how...

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape.
how they 'ride' will depend on you, and very much the tire.
I find Conti Gators to be 'harsh' , for my likes, so a nice set of rubber will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By cyclezen

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within...

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within some adjustment envelope of the Giant Defy - at whatever size you're on now.
Then any new bike should allow the same 'Fit' - assuming the 'Fit' really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By cyclezen

Awesome ! Don't be skeptical... It'll be great !...

Awesome ! Don't be skeptical... It'll be great ! I remember when Rodale started building Trexlertown, I went out 2x to watch progress...
If they get a good youth program going, especially with local...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,562
Posted By cyclezen

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely...

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely non-mobile, because a cager ran a stop sign and T-boned me, resulting in multiple fractures to foot, ankle and lower leg.
Labor day deals rolled around...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,639
Posted By cyclezen

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get...

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get to even 60% of a modern machine, will cost as much as the used bike the OP posted in his 1st post.
I mean, drivetrain complete onto a 126 rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By cyclezen

Nerves, especially in the extremities, can get...

Nerves, especially in the extremities, can get irritated easily, and most often take quite some time to settle down; even if irritation hasn't done any damage.
New, old bike no difference - the...
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