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11-05-23, 10:12 PM
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Posted By smoore

[QUOTE=Dockhead;23051821]Add "-cycle regularly on...

[QUOTE=Dockhead;23051821]Add "-cycle regularly on a non-electric bike"
and
"have sex every day or at least every couple of days"

I'll be sure to tell my wife it was YOUR idea.
03-13-23, 05:16 PM
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Posted By smoore

I'm thinking those are three different leather...

I'm thinking those are three different leather saddles? Which one do you like the best? After 30 years of various levels of pain I bit the fashion bullet and tried the Sella Anatomica and I now...
03-08-23, 11:19 PM
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Posted By smoore

I can understand how you feel. However, I'm not...

I can understand how you feel. However, I'm not sure I'd want to leave my loved ones feeling the guilt of carrying out my wishes? Of course everyone responds differently to a difficult decision...
03-08-23, 11:08 AM
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Posted By smoore

As a guy who rides a 48cm frame, with a 27"...

As a guy who rides a 48cm frame, with a 27" inseam and short legs and torso at 5'4"....I'm happy to hear you have options. There are not that many guys who are short these days and our options are...
03-07-23, 10:28 PM
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Posted By smoore

So if you need a shorter or longer stem.....you...

So if you need a shorter or longer stem.....you are out of luck? Or do they stock bar/stem options? Do they also offer options if you need/want a wider or narrower bar? Looks like a very nice...
03-03-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Posted By smoore

Who cares about glasses that make you look...

Who cares about glasses that make you look "dorky" while riding. You're on a bike on the street wearing cycling shorts....you already look like a dork. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-23, 11:10 AM
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Posted By smoore

lolol!

lolol!
01-13-23, 11:24 PM
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Posted By smoore

I've had one of these for about ten years and...

I've had one of these for about ten years and even though I only use it about twice a year....it works just fine in every way. It's used on my Mazda 3 Hatch and yes....you want the lower legs...
01-13-23, 11:07 PM
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Posted By smoore

I'm very sorry, you have my condolences Sir.

I'm very sorry, you have my condolences Sir.
09-05-21, 06:43 PM
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Posted By smoore

Bob Ross, I hear you. But I don't understand how...

Bob Ross, I hear you. But I don't understand how anyone can eat raw oysters either. Different strokes. ;)
09-05-21, 06:39 PM
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Posted By smoore

Ha, thanks! Those are 32C at least.

Ha, thanks! Those are 32C at least.
09-05-21, 05:04 PM
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Posted By smoore

Man that is so cool. Been a drag fan since high...

Man that is so cool. Been a drag fan since high school and used to race NHRA/IHRA in the stock class with my Olds 442. Are those bike wheels on the front of your dragster? ;)
09-05-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 109
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Posted By smoore

And that Sir is an incredible looking and riding...

And that Sir is an incredible looking and riding machine. I have had sport bikes myself for the last 20+ years and while great fun the bottom line is; you only have so much time. When I was on my...
07-29-21, 01:48 PM
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Posted By smoore

I saw male riders doing it during this years...

I saw male riders doing it during this years Olympics. The camera pulls away pretty quickly and unless the commentators mention it (which they seldom do) you probably wouldn't even notice it. ...
03-01-21, 11:25 AM
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Posted By smoore

A tandem?

A tandem?
02-27-21, 10:56 AM
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Posted By smoore

However you wife may wonder if you've been...

However you wife may wonder if you've been reading some new books or something? :)
10-05-20, 11:47 AM
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Posted By smoore

How many of us do? On the other hand, someone...

How many of us do? On the other hand, someone here MUST be related to George Washington.
Forum: For Sale
09-13-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,491
Posted By smoore

Shrevvy, can you tell me what year the size 8...

Shrevvy, can you tell me what year the size 8 men's RL shoe is? Also how they might compare to a Specialized shoe as far as width? I find the Specialized to be a bit wider than Shimano or Giro which...
09-12-20, 01:43 PM
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Views: 9,392
Posted By smoore

I have no idea what this is from....but I'm...

I have no idea what this is from....but I'm laughing.
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Posted By smoore

Mitch as you well know, value is only determined...

Mitch as you well know, value is only determined by what someone else (or many someones) is willing to pay for it. Suggest your friend visit Ebay under "Schwinn Paramount Bicycle" to see what others...
09-10-20, 04:09 PM
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Yep, what Ballenxj said: buy a new Ultegra Group...

Yep, what Ballenxj said: buy a new Ultegra Group (even a triple if you want) and have your local bike shop install. In this case it might be wise to actually buy the group from the local shop as...
08-31-20, 07:16 PM
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Posted By smoore

I play drums, ride motorcycles, birdwatch and...

I play drums, ride motorcycles, birdwatch and recently have developed an interest in astronomy. But my BEST hobby in the last three years are my two granddaughters. They've changed my life. I...
08-10-20, 05:14 PM
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Posted By smoore

Just be prepared to explain when your wife asks.

Just be prepared to explain when your wife asks.
08-10-20, 05:07 PM
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Posted By smoore

I'm 70 and as a late adopter I didn't have any...

I'm 70 and as a late adopter I didn't have any kind of cell phone until seven years ago. Having a phone for emergencies is good thing, but it seems to have made us a lot less independent and more...
07-19-20, 08:28 PM
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Posted By smoore

I'm north of Atlanta in Gainesville. If you find...

I'm north of Atlanta in Gainesville. If you find yourself in my neck of the woods let me know, I'll buy you lunch, coffee, etc. I'd offer to take you for a ride but I'm not sure I'm fast enough for...
07-14-20, 03:17 PM
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Posted By smoore

Honestly, it appears that frame is a bit too...

Honestly, it appears that frame is a bit too small for you. And I don't think that moving the saddle forward a bit and going with a longer stem will help. At that point your knee may be a bit too...
07-13-20, 07:32 PM
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Posted By smoore

Yep, that is one sweet bike!

Yep, that is one sweet bike!
07-13-20, 03:07 PM
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Posted By smoore

The cheap wicking T-shirts would work fine for me...

The cheap wicking T-shirts would work fine for me but A; I would really miss the rear pocket in which I carry my phone, an energy bar and a couple of bucks. B: It would probably keep people from...
07-13-20, 11:24 AM
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Views: 4,549
Posted By smoore

Voler is great...but make sure you know Race Fit...

Voler is great...but make sure you know Race Fit from Club Fit. Bellweather was another "generic" brand that was good, low cost and in my case, fit me well. They seem to have disappeared along with...
07-06-20, 11:36 AM
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Posted By smoore

That's better than slamming yourself into the top...

That's better than slamming yourself into the top tube. We've all done that at least once right?
05-18-20, 12:34 PM
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Posted By smoore

Frankly, I might toss a banana peel..but only...

Frankly, I might toss a banana peel..but only into high weeds where no one would see it. I can't believe cyclists would toss gel wrappers or particularly empty CO2 cartridges. After all they don't...
05-18-20, 12:26 PM
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Views: 2,480
Posted By smoore

I'm a short guy and have spent the last 40yrs...

I'm a short guy and have spent the last 40yrs trying to find the right size frame for me and my even smaller wife. Most of the major players sell a 44cm sized bike. That sized frame with 650 wheels...
05-17-20, 01:20 PM
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Posted By smoore

22 rolling miles today. Temps were perfect in...

22 rolling miles today. Temps were perfect in low 70s when I started but they rose quickly and we got the first 80 degree temps this year and worse...first high humidly of the season.

I also...
05-08-20, 07:14 PM
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Posted By smoore

Whew....sorry Bro. Nighttime and wild animals...

Whew....sorry Bro. Nighttime and wild animals can be kinda scary. Get well soon!
05-03-20, 04:04 PM
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Posted By smoore

Those kind of miles for any 75 year is darn...

Those kind of miles for any 75 year is darn impressive. At least I think so. Strong legs and a strong butt huh?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By smoore

Thanks, still love my 585. Obviously color...

Thanks, still love my 585. Obviously color doesn't really make a difference and I'm happy with Black and Blue. But if another in my size were to come along in red or orange I might still pull the...
04-29-20, 10:04 AM
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Posted By smoore

I can relate, but I'm happy for you. Once you...

I can relate, but I'm happy for you. Once you recover you now have a challenge to look forward to. Each time try to go just ten yards further and now you have a cool goal for the rest of the summer...
04-28-20, 06:13 PM
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Posted By smoore

Welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club!
04-27-20, 07:28 PM
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Posted By smoore

David Bierbaum, Sorry about your Mom, hang in...

David Bierbaum,
Sorry about your Mom, hang in there. Glad you're back on the bike, getting out, sweating a bit and re-engaging another part of your brain. It's an important step on the way back even...
Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,726
Posted By smoore

So this is your third bike in a short amount of...

So this is your third bike in a short amount of time? Ha! Glad you're enjoying it and your husband is supportive. Whatever you do...don't watch any Youtube videos about cycling. Just don't! :)
04-24-20, 09:23 PM
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Posted By smoore

Good looking bike Wildwood. I've found the same...

Good looking bike Wildwood. I've found the same thing about three days off the bike; at 70 yrs. my legs feel a lot fresher after three days than they do after two and certainly after one day. I...
Forum: Introductions
04-24-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,726
Posted By smoore

It could be the angle of the photo...but it looks...

It could be the angle of the photo...but it looks like your saddle might be adjusted nose down just a bit. You don't want to ever feel as if you are constantly falling forward or feel as if you have...
04-23-20, 09:12 AM
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Views: 747
Posted By smoore

Unbelievable...driver really needs to pay for...

Unbelievable...driver really needs to pay for this crime. Not a small fine, some time in jail. Local community hold this guy accountable!
04-20-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27,079
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Posted By smoore

I'd say you guys burned a few calories on that...

I'd say you guys burned a few calories on that ride. Good job!
04-20-20, 09:46 AM
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Posted By smoore

Wow...a blast from the past! Looks great!

Wow...a blast from the past! Looks great!
04-19-20, 01:13 PM
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Posted By smoore

After the second or third ride you'll wonder how...

After the second or third ride you'll wonder how you ever rode without them. And wait until you try Bibs, most of us never go back to actual shorts. :)
04-17-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,290
Posted By smoore

Great looking bike OP, hope you enjoy it. And...

Great looking bike OP, hope you enjoy it. And yes, I do remember my first carbon bike (only about five years ago) and it felt almost "too" light and and as if I had an extra gear. Can't say those...
04-17-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,133
Posted By smoore

Phil Gaimon ...

Phil Gaimon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqI9HyfLvodz7bXFCI3PU2g
GCN
Henry Wildberry
The Vegan Cyclist
04-17-20, 06:30 PM
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Posted By smoore

Happy belated Birthday and congrats on 71 miles. ...

Happy belated Birthday and congrats on 71 miles. I'll be 71 in three months but ain't no way I'll do that kind of milage.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 352,749
Posted By smoore

Thanks, I've made a note of that color. I knew...

Thanks, I've made a note of that color. I knew that Brent had packed it in a number of years ago and then came back...but it does look like he is permanently retired from making bikes.
Too bad, he...
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