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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,990
Posted By gda659

A couple hang from the ceiling and a couple lean...

A couple hang from the ceiling and a couple lean on the workbench/motorcycle/whatever is semi-stationary in the climate controlled garage. I need a bigger garage.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,608
Posted By gda659

According to my Avocet 20, a friend and I went...

According to my Avocet 20, a friend and I went 57.5 mph on freshly paved Trappers Loop just east of Ogden, Utah in ideal conditions almost 30 years ago.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By gda659

I see a pair of 3/7 Shimano Rapid Fire shifters...

I see a pair of 3/7 Shimano Rapid Fire shifters on eBay. I'd do something like that. My 8-speed Grip Shift plastic deteriorated a few years ago and I was able to find a set of Shimano 8-speed trigger...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By gda659

Welcome! I remember my early riding days in MN,...

Welcome! I remember my early riding days in MN, planning which way to go depending on which way the wind was blowing. At least the wind will be at your back half the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,686
Posted By gda659

Longest: 133 Average of late: 14 w/1250 ft of...

Longest: 133
Average of late: 14 w/1250 ft of climbing
Shortest to go: almost any distance
Top speed: 57.5 mph in the early 90s.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,488
Posted By gda659

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1856x1856/img_20200104_164439_985_cdcf4eb66fc6a1b7e310c6a9c90aabf99175f30a.jpg
Trinity River and Old Lewiston bridge.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,450
Posted By gda659

Shallow drop handlebars, stem to match, and new...

Shallow drop handlebars, stem to match, and new handlebar tape.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-08-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,564
Posted By gda659

It's good to have two bikes, one with Jones bars...

It's good to have two bikes, one with Jones bars and one with flared, shallow drop bars like Salsa Cowchippers (or many others). If I had to settle on one, flared drops would be my choice but the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-08-19, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,012
Posted By gda659

I used to use a Camelback Mule, but the pack was...

I used to use a Camelback Mule, but the pack was too short and the bladder is shaped like a hot dog.
I switched to an Osprey Synchro 10 in a m/l, it fits so much better than the Mule, the bladder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,714
Posted By gda659

Bottle of water. Some moron rolled coal on me a...

Bottle of water.
Some moron rolled coal on me a few weeks ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,796
Posted By gda659

Schwinn

My first decent road bike in 1979 would have been a Volare if the shop would have had a 23" frame. Sweet bike, metallic orange and chrome with Dura-Ace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 52,289
Posted By gda659

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1418/20150314_122239_2__01f3441bab8f028f2d3e166d6bfbd33f56fbd353.jpg

Blue DeSalvo at the top of the climb.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,495
Posted By gda659

Smooth stems are best. JMHO.

Smooth stems are best. JMHO.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,800
Posted By gda659

I prefer them in the house, but there's not...

I prefer them in the house, but there's not enough space, so all eight bikes are usually in the garage. Fortunately, I live in northern CA and the weather is not terribly nasty. It took about 35...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,513
Posted By gda659

Thanks for the warning. It's an ACE inhibitor....

Thanks for the warning. It's an ACE inhibitor. Doc said it wouldn't be a problem exercising/cycling. It's hard to describe, but I do feel I need to not push too hard. I feel good overall and seem to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-18, 11:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,513
Posted By gda659

I'm 6'0" and was over 230 a few years ago. I felt...

I'm 6'0" and was over 230 a few years ago. I felt like crap. I was still a bit over 220, when saw a new doctor, got put on cholesterol and blood pressure meds a year ago. I also had slightly high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,656
Posted By gda659

I tried Rx inserts in my Rudy Project Ekynox and...

I tried Rx inserts in my Rudy Project Ekynox and Rydon frames. They suck. The inserts are too heavy, too small, and push the frame out too far. I had SportRx do in frame lenses and love them. I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-18, 11:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,235
Posted By gda659

In 1972, my first 10-speed was a John Deere. The...

In 1972, my first 10-speed was a John Deere. The black, 21-inch frame. Heavy, but it was better than the Huffys of the time and it started my love of biking.
On my 18th birthday, I bought my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-18, 12:33 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,118
Posted By gda659

I don't know why I needed to remove the freewheel...

I don't know why I needed to remove the freewheel from my almost new bike all those years ago. This was the first time I'd attempted to remove a freewheel. I used the quick release to hold the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,963
Posted By gda659

Whatever works. Currently, Campagnolo 10sp on my...

Whatever works. Currently, Campagnolo 10sp on my road bikes, Shimano and SRAM on everything else.
I started with friction shift SunTour many years ago, went to Campy Nuovo Record, Shimano 105...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,100
Posted By gda659

I'm not the lone ranger using these

You can buy three or four packs of these for the price of low end cycling specific mountain bike gloves. They fit just as good and are made of similar materials. They're all destroyed just the same...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-18, 08:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,150
Posted By gda659

both

both
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,770
Posted By gda659

I drive a '13 Tundra, 4 dr cab, not the super big...

I drive a '13 Tundra, 4 dr cab, not the super big one. My road bike fits in the cab with the rear seats folded up. No need to remove the front wheel. Mountain bike goes in bed. I have a shell on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-17, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,406
Posted By gda659

56 yrs 1. DeSalvo Team Issue, Soulcraft Royale,...

56 yrs
1. DeSalvo Team Issue, Soulcraft Royale, Intense Tracer 29, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp with Jones H-bars for gravel, Rans Rocket, and soon an Elephant Bikes NFE.
2. Vitamin D, Lisinopril,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,245
Posted By gda659

You done it. Geometry looks friendly, that should...

You done it. Geometry looks friendly, that should suite you well.
No one mentioned Jones H-bars. If you are looking for multiple hand positions in a flat bar, give them a look.
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