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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,767
Posted By Altamont

sorry about your injuries. if you're gonna get...

sorry about your injuries. if you're gonna get hurt, might as well be at the start of winter. trainer sounds good. or maybe take the time to learn how to ride rollers this winter. also, might be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,688
Posted By Altamont

hmm ... could those be leg warmers, and not...

hmm ... could those be leg warmers, and not tights? I usually just wear leg warmers and shorts, unless its really cold and windy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,675
Posted By Altamont

Tendinitis is inflamation of a tendon. What the...

Tendinitis is inflamation of a tendon. What the OP is describing is Tendonosis, which is the deterioration of the tendon, with excessive scar tissue replacing healthy tissue. You can recover from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,823
Posted By Altamont

if you are out of shape anything will help,...

if you are out of shape anything will help, including cycling. it will build your leg strength and endurance, as much as any 10 week program can. I would probably try some weights, squats and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 940
Posted By Altamont

only in this thread (over 50) would anyone use...

only in this thread (over 50) would anyone use that glorious word, "Autumnal". how would you abbreviate that for a text message?!?
Forum: Touring
09-29-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Altamont

pick your poison: either you need to remember...

pick your poison: either you need to remember that you have extra length on the back of your car, or that you have extra height on top. parking, forgeting and driving into your garage, fast food...
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,048
Posted By Altamont

I retired about two years ago at 55. I...

I retired about two years ago at 55. I volunteer, ride, climb, hike and kayak as much as my health and required home repairs allow. If anyone is looking for some way to give back, consider...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,871
Posted By Altamont

well said.

well said.
Forum: Touring
09-19-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,093
Posted By Altamont

Hwy 20 is definitely the way to go. it has been...

Hwy 20 is definitely the way to go. it has been warm and clear statewide for weeks, records for no rain. consider taking Hwy 20 all the way west, down Whidby Island, and then hopping the ferry over...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-12, 08:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,649
Posted By Altamont

how much is it worth to not break your neck,...

how much is it worth to not break your neck, break your bike, fall and get run over by a car, or fall and cause other riders to fall? $4? $8? $25? spent one time. and its free every time you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,505
Posted By Altamont

get some clipless pedals, put them on the easiest...

get some clipless pedals, put them on the easiest setting, then take your bike out to a big soft grassy field, and practice clipping in and out with each foot. do this enough times where its second...
Forum: Touring
09-18-12, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Altamont

most of the name brand (Yakima, Thule. etc) racks...

most of the name brand (Yakima, Thule. etc) racks are pretty good. I prefer roof mount, but they can get your bike buggy and give you lots of drag. if you get a hitch mount rack, be sure to get the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-12, 07:43 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,376
Posted By Altamont

[QUOTE=rydabent;14721156]altamont I am not a...

[QUOTE=rydabent;14721156]altamont

I am not a bent dealer. I am just older and wiser (74). As a life long engineer I had looked at bent ads off and on for years. I thot they looked really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-12, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 932
Posted By Altamont

Hoorah for the Chair Force. box lunches, air...

Hoorah for the Chair Force. box lunches, air conditioning, what else could someone in uniform ask for? :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,959
Posted By Altamont

there are very different qualities of CF frames. ...

there are very different qualities of CF frames. I would be very interested to hear what he was riding. I would guess the fork failed first. last year, Giant recalled a bunch of CF bikes due to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-12, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 932
Posted By Altamont

congratulations to your son, on his commissioning...

congratulations to your son, on his commissioning and his upcoming service to the nation. don't worry about him. he will be fine. both my sons are Army officers, one just returned from a tour in ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,376
Posted By Altamont

really? is that "rydabent", as in "Ride A...

really? is that "rydabent", as in "Ride A 'Bent"? I wish I would have had access to your opinions before I started riding. I have made some big mistakes in my life, but buying and riding all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By Altamont

I gotta do that this month, always wondered what...

I gotta do that this month, always wondered what the riding was like down there. is that do-able on a cyclocrosser with knobbies? how steep are the steeps, would a 34-28 get me there? great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By Altamont

you could get some of those loose fit running...

you could get some of those loose fit running "tights". REI sells them as a store brand. just loose enough to not be tights, but not too much extra fabric to catch in something.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,560
Posted By Altamont

A proud and loyal Canadian who speaks in...

A proud and loyal Canadian who speaks in generalities and can rationalize anything. The tax situation? Your assertion is preposterous. Dont forget to come down for your gas and grocery shopping,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 766
Posted By Altamont

what exactly does "troll" mean, anyway? seems...

what exactly does "troll" mean, anyway? seems like a harsh response to a simple question.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,560
Posted By Altamont

in reference to you folks from Canada, that is a...

in reference to you folks from Canada, that is a good story for an emergency visit after needing a few stitches. but when you are on the three year wait list for a rotator cuff surgery or hip...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,376
Posted By Altamont

well I guess 99 per cent or more of the BF...

well I guess 99 per cent or more of the BF members are fools then. aren't all recumbent operators (they are not riders) over 50 with unkempt beards?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 24,525
Posted By Altamont

nothing wrong with them, except they are not...

nothing wrong with them, except they are not bicycles
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By Altamont

mtb type shifters wont work with road...

mtb type shifters wont work with road derailleurs. you'll need bars, brake levers, shifters, rear and front derailleurs, maybe a new cassette. lookin at some bucks. or, if the stem replacement...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,586
Posted By Altamont

could be anything from a neck nerve, shoulder to...

could be anything from a neck nerve, shoulder to the wrist. try rotating the shoulder in a little when you ride. I had to do that before my shoulder surgery to keep my hand from numbing out on me. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Posted By Altamont

how did it go this morning?

how did it go this morning?
Forum: Touring
08-27-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,557
Posted By Altamont

so true - I do not know why the ACA doesn't...

so true - I do not know why the ACA doesn't re-route that course over to the coast, once you clear Puget Sound. everything from BC south to Hood Canal is nothing less than spectacular, cliffs along...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,395
Posted By Altamont

the garmin 200 is not much more than a Cateye...

the garmin 200 is not much more than a Cateye wireless. in addition to losing the magnet and sensor, it gives you all the same functions as well as the ability to upload your data and track where...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,501
Posted By Altamont

Kool Stops are not too expensive at REI, I get...

Kool Stops are not too expensive at REI, I get mine there. just upgraded to Avid Shorty Ultimate$ though.
Forum: Touring
08-26-12, 08:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,557
Posted By Altamont

hmmm - looked at the ACAs. from Vancouver, BC to...

hmmm - looked at the ACAs. from Vancouver, BC to Astoria, OR the first half looks to be pretty scenic. through Bellingham, down the famed scenic Chuckanut Drive, out to Anacortes, down Whidbey...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,051
Posted By Altamont

Thank goodness no one actually showed themselves...

Thank goodness no one actually showed themselves wearing bibs sans jersey.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Altamont

Todays 105s are very much superior to those...

Todays 105s are very much superior to those ultegras. Dont know about tiagras though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,889
Posted By Altamont

Go for it, just use the skewer that came with the...

Go for it, just use the skewer that came with the cycleops and dont clamp it thighter than necessary. Or get some Kreitlers. Then you have to worry if your bike will break when you fall off of them!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Posted By Altamont

It might also be the increased physical activity,...

It might also be the increased physical activity, ie fatigue. Try using that viagra-based activity in the morning or during the day, when your er legs are fresher.
Forum: Touring
08-23-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By Altamont

looks fixable to me. either get the crack...

looks fixable to me. either get the crack brazed, or try to have a frame builder replace the lug, if its worth it
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 07:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,650
Posted By Altamont

not sure if your asking if it will keep up with...

not sure if your asking if it will keep up with MTBs or road bikes. as far as replacing your MTB with it, depends on how steep you ride. the low gear on the Trek is 34/32. an MTB is going to have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-12, 10:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,060
Posted By Altamont

Feeling like a weakling?

Feeling like a weakling?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,870
Posted By Altamont

it perfectly fine to use your LBS to do bike work...

it perfectly fine to use your LBS to do bike work for you, isn't that are there for? who knows, maybe they'll get to know you and take care of you a little better. besides, some folks are busy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,060
Posted By Altamont

its called "ankling", ie using your ankles. its...

its called "ankling", ie using your ankles. its perfectly ok to do it. lots of pro do it. if it hurts, quit doing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 748
Posted By Altamont

another thing to check is your shoes. if you...

another thing to check is your shoes. if you pronate, and your road shoes aren't supporting your arch enough, all those thousands of reps under load can play havoc on your IT band, where it comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By Altamont

that does it. no more toothpaste, dial soap, or...

that does it. no more toothpaste, dial soap, or deodorant for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By Altamont

I replace mine when I replace tires.

I replace mine when I replace tires.
Forum: Touring
08-12-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,893
Posted By Altamont

maybe its your panniers. Ortliebs can be fitted...

maybe its your panniers. Ortliebs can be fitted to hang farther towards the back of the rack.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,863
Posted By Altamont

when i ride on MUPs (not very often) I approach...

when i ride on MUPs (not very often) I approach really slowly and say, "I'm going to pass you." they always get it, no one jumps left, and they usually thank me as i go by.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By Altamont

once you get that tendonitis calmed down, it...

once you get that tendonitis calmed down, it might behoove you to get into some sort of serious systematic stretching program for your legs, maybe yoga. tight hip flexors, hamstrings, IT bands all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-12, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,369
Posted By Altamont

or sea kayaking?

or sea kayaking?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,985
Posted By Altamont

make sure you don't have a wing handle bar before...

make sure you don't have a wing handle bar before you spend any money on those interruptor brakes, they only fit round bars. also, its perfectly fine to have them and use them, say in urban traffic,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,070
Posted By Altamont

I think it is perfect just the way it is, minus...

I think it is perfect just the way it is, minus the reflectors and with some Look Keo pedals, of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 17,549
Posted By Altamont

sometimes I feel like wearing a sign on my back...

sometimes I feel like wearing a sign on my back for the benefit of those smarmy young roadies that pass me that says, "I have blood cancer, sorry to be in your way." your day will come.
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