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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,622
Posted By zx9rmal

The first time I tried bibs, several years ago, I...

The first time I tried bibs, several years ago, I was sold. Have not worn shorts since. Good ones work well. No adjusting while riding and they just "feel" better. Have never had a problem taking a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,070
Posted By zx9rmal

I love my Giant TCR Advanced 0 Disc, but, at...

I love my Giant TCR Advanced 0 Disc, but, at almost 30 years old, I still love riding my Merlin Extralight, downtube shifters and all. I thought about updating it with click shifting, but after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 957,806
Posted By zx9rmal

Don't have one with me, but it's the bike that's...

Don't have one with me, but it's the bike that's the star.
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,457
Posted By zx9rmal

Almost 30 years old. Still love riding it. ...

Almost 30 years old. Still love riding it.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,443
Posted By zx9rmal

FWIW, I bought a TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc a few...

FWIW, I bought a TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc a few months ago. WOW! Fabulous bike. Comfortable, great fit & finish, and excellent handling.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-08-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,239
Posted By zx9rmal

Are these the same shoes you have always been...

Are these the same shoes you have always been using? I had the same problem and it went away when I went to good quality/fitting shoes. Speedplay makes all kinds of wedges/shims for this issue. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,074
Posted By zx9rmal

I'm in Ft. Lauderdale. I feel your pain. 35 miler...

I'm in Ft. Lauderdale. I feel your pain. 35 miler with the B group today, mostly around 21. At least we ride all year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By zx9rmal

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Noseatdrops.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/10wheels/media/Noseatdrops.jpg.html)

"CAPTAIN, I NEED MORE GEAR!"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,245
Posted By zx9rmal

Cool jersey. Where on the Island are you? Grew up...

Cool jersey. Where on the Island are you? Grew up in N. Bellmore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,746
Posted By zx9rmal

I had a pair of Sugoi bibs. They fit well and...

I had a pair of Sugoi bibs. They fit well and were comfortable, but they did not hold up well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-16, 01:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,746
Posted By zx9rmal

+3 on the performance Ultra bibs.

+3 on the performance Ultra bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,122
Posted By zx9rmal

Man, that brings back old memories of my '80s...

Man, that brings back old memories of my '80s Mavic GEL 280 tubulars. Not very durable but did they ever accelerate!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,290
Posted By zx9rmal

4885492014 Giant Propel Advanced 2. Now fitted...

4885492014 Giant Propel Advanced 2. Now fitted with Zipp 303T's. 488550 c. 1993 Merlin Extralight. Now fitted with Reynolds Assaults.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By zx9rmal

I bought a set of 303's a few months ago. I...

I bought a set of 303's a few months ago. I assume they were 2015. I know the hubs were improved a year or two ago. Have they been improved again on the 2016's or are they the same "improved" hub...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,895
Posted By zx9rmal

Congrats. Ride smart.

Congrats. Ride smart.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,895
Posted By zx9rmal

476432 Motorcycles. Cycling has helped me...

476432
Motorcycles. Cycling has helped me realize how much faster my ZX-14R is!!! :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,361
Posted By zx9rmal

I have an original La Vie Claire team jersey that...

I have an original La Vie Claire team jersey that looks new and still fits. I wear it a couple of times a month on club rides. One of the best looking jerseys ever. The only negative comment I ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,449
Posted By zx9rmal

Like you said, since the thread's been bumped...

Like you said, since the thread's been bumped into 2015, here ya go446928

Early '90's Extralight. Reynolds Assault Tubulars now de-stickered. Frame looks like it did when it was built over 20...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,714
Posted By zx9rmal

I hear ya. The wheels are light, Reynolds Assault...

I hear ya. The wheels are light, Reynolds Assault tubulars (now de-stickered). Ti stem. American Classic seatpost. Fizik Arione R3 saddle. And various light bits. Of course, my digital scale could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,714
Posted By zx9rmal

VERY nice Wilier!

VERY nice Wilier!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,714
Posted By zx9rmal

My early '90's Merlin Extralight. 14.6 lbs. with...

My early '90's Merlin Extralight. 14.6 lbs. with pedals, bottle cage, and computer
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,565
Posted By zx9rmal

Stay on top of those belts! I had a couple of...

Stay on top of those belts! I had a couple of Ducs. Cool bikes. Today, I'm good with my ZX-14R. :)
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-20-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,698
Posted By zx9rmal

That is a HUGE CHANGE. Glad it's working better...

That is a HUGE CHANGE. Glad it's working better for you. Did you buy your bike from a shop? Did they not fit it for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,793
Posted By zx9rmal

VERY NICE! Good riding!

VERY NICE! Good riding!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,688
Posted By zx9rmal

The PI front is a bit high for pissing purposes....

The PI front is a bit high for pissing purposes. The PB Ultra bibs are a bit long in the leg, but I like them a bit more than the PI and wear them almost exclusively. Excellent value, well put...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-28-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
Posted By zx9rmal

Perhaps visit a "pro" type bike shop and let...

Perhaps visit a "pro" type bike shop and let their fit expert size you up. Good luck.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By zx9rmal

God bless him! What an inspiration. Thanks for...

God bless him! What an inspiration. Thanks for that great golden nugget.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By zx9rmal

Why? Still enjoying riding mine. My Giant Propel...

Why? Still enjoying riding mine. My Giant Propel does everything better, but there's just something about the Merlin.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,735
Posted By zx9rmal

Thanks for the soothing comment hamster. I'm...

Thanks for the soothing comment hamster. I'm feeling a little better now. :) At least I'm loving the bike.

On another note, anyone know anything about the new P-SLR0 aero wheels that are on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,735
Posted By zx9rmal

Boy do I feel a bit screwed for paying $4,320...

Boy do I feel a bit screwed for paying $4,320 (after 10% discount) for my '14 Propel Advanced 2 last November. Their price changing kind of sours me a little on Giant.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,735
Posted By zx9rmal

That's a GREAT price. I paid $4,300 US (10% off)...

That's a GREAT price. I paid $4,300 US (10% off) last November. Looks like pricing has changed. Figures......my luck.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-28-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,151
Posted By zx9rmal

What kind of pedals/cleats are you using. Perhaps...

What kind of pedals/cleats are you using. Perhaps you need more float? Has either fitter checked cleat placement and float?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-11-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By zx9rmal

Another update. Although the Dynamic saddle is...

Another update. Although the Dynamic saddle is better, I'm still not as comfortable as I would like, even after making fore/aft and tilt adjustments. So, I tested an SMP Drakon, which is a Dynamic...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,416
Posted By zx9rmal

Thank you, and tiimmbo. Can't decide if I should...

Thank you, and tiimmbo. Can't decide if I should go to the Drakon or work with the Dynamic for a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,416
Posted By zx9rmal

I've been riding a Dynamic for several rides now...

I've been riding a Dynamic for several rides now and can't get comfortable. I have little soft tissue and the saddle feels hard. It appears the Drakon is a Dynamic with more padding. How do you like...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-20-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By zx9rmal

Well, an update. I was tempted to just go back to...

Well, an update. I was tempted to just go back to the Arione R3 and try to make it work. Then I started reading about SMP saddles and discovered Steve Hogg's bikefitting website. What a wealth of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-14-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By zx9rmal

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Thanks for all the suggestions.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By zx9rmal

Thanks Greg.

Thanks Greg.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By zx9rmal

Need advice on saddle issue

Been riding my new Giant Propel for 6 months now. A pro fit was done and I am very comfortable on the bike. The bike came with a Fizik Arione R3 saddle which felt really good.........for a while. It...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,355
Posted By zx9rmal

Excellent. Good job!

Excellent. Good job!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By zx9rmal

Yeah, I heard something about that "engine"...

Yeah, I heard something about that "engine" thing. I'll have to look into that. :)

I ride with the South Broward Wheelers. There is a Saturday morning ride at 7:30 every week, and this Saturday...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By zx9rmal

I would if I had the SL like you. :)

I would if I had the SL like you. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By zx9rmal

Got back to regular riding a year ago after many...

Got back to regular riding a year ago after many years off the bike. Now that I'm back, I can't imagine how I let that happen. The body is an amazing thing. I'm coming up on 67, and after a year back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,355
Posted By zx9rmal

Interesting thread. Seems some of the posts are...

Interesting thread. Seems some of the posts are mistaking pain for discomfort. I wouldn't call hard efforts painful (unless something is injured), but rather very uncomfortable and/or exhausting....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,111
Posted By zx9rmal

Welcome to the club (of clipless pedal fallers)....

Welcome to the club (of clipless pedal fallers). Just practice and get used to un-clipping at 12:00 and all will be well. Enjoy the bike and pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,319
Posted By zx9rmal

Interesting........all the Performance shorts I...

Interesting........all the Performance shorts I tried were quite long, but the Garneau shorts I bought last year were perfect. Just wanted to try something different.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,319
Posted By zx9rmal

Are cycling shorts getting longer?

Well, I haven't bought shorts in a while. I recently tried on several pairs of shorts and bibs and found the legs to be rather long, like down to just above my kneecap. I'm short but I've never had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,374
Posted By zx9rmal

Nice bike. Which CCC's are those?

Nice bike. Which CCC's are those?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,271
Posted By zx9rmal

Hi John - Your last sentence SHOULD have ended,...

Hi John -
Your last sentence SHOULD have ended, "wow this is a beautiful day, and it's great to be alive AND OWN A PROPEL ADVANCED 1". :) Hope you're loving the bike and trying to flex the bottom...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,074
Posted By zx9rmal

25 miles this morning. Beautiful morning down...

25 miles this morning. Beautiful morning down here. 17.5 avg. with lots of stops and starts due to traffic signals. I seem to be at an average speed plateau. Guess it's time for some intervals.
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