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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By CerveloS5

More and more trucking companies are retrofitting...

More and more trucking companies are retrofitting front-facing cameras for liability reasons. Perhaps a technology could be invented to work with said camera or with the ubiquitous smart phone that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By CerveloS5

One in which the tractor trailer is turning...

One in which the tractor trailer is turning right, cyclist in their blind spot, and cyclist gets squished under a set of tires and/or gets thrown so hard he fractures his pelvis and sacrum. Heads to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By CerveloS5

We all know flyers won't do a thing. This has to...

We all know flyers won't do a thing. This has to be a technology that is developed into the vehicle RADAR and LiDAR systems.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By CerveloS5

Another 50 something killed by tractor trailer

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/08/18/bicyclist-fatal-crash-harvard-square

Really sad to see this story. Hit in broad daylight at 9:45am.

I lost a close friend of mine several years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,837
Posted By CerveloS5

Love this bike. Requisite photos in front of...

Love this bike. Requisite photos in front of white garage door and stone wall :D

https://i.ibb.co/W0nMd7f/IMG-1619.jpg (https://ibb.co/9hn1fBW)

https://i.ibb.co/6YXy82N/IMG-2299.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By CerveloS5

Turns out Wheels Mfg sent me the wrong adapter! ...

Turns out Wheels Mfg sent me the wrong adapter! Correct adapter doesn't have the extra lip.

https://i.ibb.co/Kq4WGhb/IMG-9099.jpg (https://ibb.co/NjDK3Ct)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks - that's what I thought. There...

Thanks - that's what I thought.



There is a small gap on the drive side, but it's built into the adapter as you can see in this pic from the wheels mfg site:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By CerveloS5

I'm not familiar with your BB, but all Shimano...

I'm not familiar with your BB, but all Shimano cranks are 24mm spindle. From most expensive (Dura Ace) to least expensive (Claris):
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By CerveloS5

Shimano Ultegra crank arm install question

Hello - I have a Cervelo S5 in which I'm converting to a Shimano Ultegra R8000 crankset. I purchased these adapters from Wheels Mfg to go from BBright to Shimano 24mm spindle:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,930
Posted By CerveloS5

Congrats! Great choice - how do you like it so...

Congrats! Great choice - how do you like it so far? Really slick build - 100% internal cable routing. Where's the Di2 computer?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Well, so far so good. Got out for a slightly...

Well, so far so good. Got out for a slightly longer ride ~ 30 miles on hot day with intermittent rain and didn't get the numbness in the bum. Going to try under-shirtless next time to see if the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks guys for all the input! The Assos Mille...

Thanks guys for all the input! The Assos Mille arrived yesterday and I took them out for their first ride. The XL fit perfect (6' 185lbs), maybe even a bit on the snug side. The straps cut into my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks - I ordered the Assos Mille in XL. Should...

Thanks - I ordered the Assos Mille in XL. Should arrive next week - I'll post again once I've had a chance to try them. Crossing fingers they fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,613
Posted By CerveloS5

I recently sold my Specialized Allez Comp with...

I recently sold my Specialized Allez Comp with 105 Groupset for $450 on FB marketplace. This was a great starter bike - see if you can find something like this in your local area. If it turns out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks - I might give the Assos Mille a go. ...

Thanks - I might give the Assos Mille a go. Priced about the same as PI. How do they run as far as size?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,426
Posted By CerveloS5

Garbage trucks - they don't see you when turning...

Garbage trucks - they don't see you when turning right. Friend of mine was hit by one, was not run over, but was tossed like a rag doll and crushed her pelvis. She died in the hospital two days...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks guys. Anyone riding with Assos Mille or...

Thanks guys. Anyone riding with Assos Mille or Cento bibs? On the pricey side, but supposed to be designed for all day comfort on long rides?

Where are you guys typically buying your bibs from? ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,487
Posted By CerveloS5

Which bibs for longer rides?

Having recently recovered from hip surgery I'm really enjoying getting back into cycling. My typical weekday loop is 20 miles with mild elevation. I'd like to start doing 50 mile rides on the weekend...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By CerveloS5

Congrats Nixhex! I recently sold my 2010...

Congrats Nixhex! I recently sold my 2010 Specialized Allez Comp w 105 on FB marketplace. I priced it at $450 figuring I'd have to negotiate some. I had so much interest it was a bit overwhelming....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Thanks Guys for all the additional comments....

Thanks Guys for all the additional comments. deacon mark My surgeon also warned that there's a chance it might not heal and I'd be back for a hip replacement. I'm not sure if I'm outside that window...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-20, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By CerveloS5

I have a close friend who owns a local bike shop...

I have a close friend who owns a local bike shop in MA. He is allowed to offer curbside pickup, but customers are not allowed to enter the store. He said his April bike sales were down 80% Y/Y. His...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By CerveloS5

I just upgraded to a Shimano Ultegra r8000...

I just upgraded to a Shimano Ultegra r8000 11speed crankset and had a similar issue. It seemed no matter what adjustment I made, the FD (Ultegra 6770) wouldn't swing far enough out to push the chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By CerveloS5

Not sure where you're located, but I recently...

Not sure where you're located, but I recently sold my Cervelo P2C and Specialized Allez Comp. I was not willing to ship so my options were FB marketplace and Craigslist. I started with FB...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,073
Posted By CerveloS5

2014 Cervelo S5 vwd Di2 w Mavic Comete Pro Carbon...

2014 Cervelo S5 vwd Di2 w Mavic Comete Pro Carbon SL Exalith, Conti GP5000's, & Ultegra 50-34 CC.

https://i.ibb.co/68YTpGF/IMG-1619.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,355
Posted By CerveloS5

The Zipp 404 Firecrests seem to be quite popular....

The Zipp 404 Firecrests seem to be quite popular. Black with hint of red in the logo (similar to Bontrager). Campy Bora has a lot more red in it, but very pricey wheelset. Not sure you can get new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,948
Posted By CerveloS5

Good luck in your continued weight loss journey....

Good luck in your continued weight loss journey. I've turned this time of home quarantine into focusing on losing weight myself so my hip will have less to lug around. How's the new Trek Domane?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,948
Posted By CerveloS5

As someone who turned 50 a couple of weeks ago -...

As someone who turned 50 a couple of weeks ago - here's a warm soon-to-be welcome to the club! It seems to be THE age to focus on our health, lose some weight, and get back to cycling. I'm just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,287
Posted By CerveloS5

^This. If you need to see it in video, click...

^This.

If you need to see it in video, click below and fast forward to 6:10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDuk7i7m17Q
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By CerveloS5

I just went through this. I needed to install...

I just went through this. I needed to install both to not have slack in the cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By CerveloS5

I took off the chain and tuned the Di2 front and...

I took off the chain and tuned the Di2 front and rear derailleurs again from scratch. Not sure what happened the first go around, but I was able to get the FD adjusted properly. Reinstalled the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,868
Posted By CerveloS5

Love seeing all the various bikes on here -...

Love seeing all the various bikes on here - vintage to right off the shelf! Here's my old man ride :) In the middle of a thorough chain service.

https://i.ibb.co/yfYj09y/IMG-3113.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By CerveloS5

Thank you for your helpful post! There are no...

Thank you for your helpful post! There are no spacers on the drive side, only one 1mm spacer on the non-drive side. I don't know what you mean by "inside the CW on the axle"? I just took a look down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By CerveloS5

Another thought that ocurred to me was the wheels...

Another thought that ocurred to me was the wheels mfg adapters. Would they push the chain rings further away from the FD than the original Rotor? At full extension, it doesn't seem like the FD can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By CerveloS5

Ultegra R8000 crankset compatible with Di2 10 speed?

I have a mix of parts on my S5 and recently decided to install an Ultegra R8000 crankset 50/34 in favor of the Rotor 53/39 that was on it. The bike has Ultegra 6770 Di2 10 speed (11-28 cassette),...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Sounds like you had a nasty crash. My break was...

Sounds like you had a nasty crash. My break was similar to yours in that the femur neck was completely separated by the ball and the ball was impacted, but I had a very talented surgeon at Dartmouth...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

This is very promising - thanks for following up....

This is very promising - thanks for following up. So far, I'm also very happy I didn't get it replaced as I want to still ski the bumps in the woods lol.



Yep, guess that's a norm here on this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Great to hear your "post and beam" repair is...

Great to hear your "post and beam" repair is holding up. I just turned 50 so I have some time before the age related drop off. Like you, I don't really care as I ride for fitness and fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-20, 06:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Thank you LAJ - it sounds like your break was the...

Thank you LAJ - it sounds like your break was the same as mine. As a matter of fact, my surgeon said we call this the cyclist break even though I did it skiing. Do you still get hip pain from time...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 05:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,930
Posted By CerveloS5

With your budget, you can pick from the latest...

With your budget, you can pick from the latest and greatest. It will come down to fit, ride, and color scheme. I would highly recommend the Di2.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,629
Posted By CerveloS5

Sounds like you have classic bottom bracket...

Sounds like you have classic bottom bracket creak. The tru ativ crankset is a self extracting crank. Pretty easy to remove. Check out the Park Tool video for your crank on youtube (apparently I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By CerveloS5

Excelsports has a Cervelo R3 Ultegra Di2 in a...

Excelsports has a Cervelo R3 Ultegra Di2 in a 54cm on closeout at $2998. I don't have enough posts to paste URL link lol. While not an aero bike per se, this is a solid deal. Also, take a look at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,930
Posted By CerveloS5

That Eddy Merckx looks really good. Problem is I...

That Eddy Merckx looks really good. Problem is I don't know of any bikes shops in MA that sell them. My go to Cervelo shop is Fit Werx in your neck of the woods - they also sell Parlee. I'm on an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Sounds similar to mine - I have 2 titanium rods...

Sounds similar to mine - I have 2 titanium rods going through the neck into the ball. Great that he got on the bike so early.



I've heard the recovery for hip replacement is far quicker than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

That's encouraging! Assuming he had a full hip...

That's encouraging! Assuming he had a full hip replacement? With my surgery, I was restricted to non weight bearing for 3 months (as in no walking)!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By CerveloS5

Post Hip Surgery Cycling Advice?

Hello - newbie here. Just joined the big 5-0 club on 4.29 and excited to have found this forum. 16 months ago, I broke my hip in a ski accident. I had to decide between hip replacement or hip repair....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,944
Posted By CerveloS5

It doesn't sound like you're going in the...

It doesn't sound like you're going in the direction of a road bike, but if you are, I would recommend a 56cm - 58cm frame. I am also 6' with 32" inseam and in bike fittings at my LBS, they always put...
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