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Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-10-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By jbenkert111

You cannot maintain 100% fitness in any specific...

You cannot maintain 100% fitness in any specific sport unless you train aerobically in that sport. With workouts you suggested you could maintain 100% in burpees, circuit training and walking, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,197
Posted By jbenkert111

To be perfectly honest, I don't think you have...

To be perfectly honest, I don't think you have the required skills for that (Job).
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-15-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,229
Posted By jbenkert111

Good recommendations, just what I was looking...

Good recommendations, just what I was looking for. I do agree on the 1 x 8, if I could get a good price on a 10 or 11, I would go for that. The 8 just does not seem like enough. I don't mind...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-15-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,229
Posted By jbenkert111

Diamondback Hook

I have been MTB'ing for about 6 years now. I enjoy riding low cost bikes. I.refuse to pay over 500 for a new one. So please, no sermons, thanks in advance. Dicks has a Hook that they show with an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-16, 05:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,785
Posted By jbenkert111

It's getting harder and harder to get out of bed...

It's getting harder and harder to get out of bed and I keep the mattress tuned and I eat right. Go figure. I know the reason, just don't want to accept. :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-16, 01:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,941
Posted By jbenkert111

Since we are on the subj of old (60 70+)...

Since we are on the subj of old (60 70+) guys/gals on MTB bike, let me ask you what you think about this. I came from a competitive age group running scene to road and MTB'ing. Because of my desire...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,941
Posted By jbenkert111

A lot of good feed back. I will just add my 2...

A lot of good feed back. I will just add my 2 cents. I am 75 and I race road TT and MTB races. Have been mtb'ing for 5 years and it is great. My best advice to you would be to not shy away from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,941
Posted By jbenkert111

Amen, Amen, Amen. "For me" getting bogged down...

Amen, Amen, Amen. "For me" getting bogged down in the technical stuff takes time away from riding, not to mention costing a small fortune, which I have better thing's to spend what little money I...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-16, 04:32 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,489
Posted By jbenkert111

I hate paying for parking. BUT, if there was...

I hate paying for parking. BUT, if there was paid parking everywhere except at your home, I think a lot more folks would decide to ride a bike as often as they could.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,503
Posted By jbenkert111

I have 5, 1 Tri, 2 Road, and 2 MTB's. Ideally, I...

I have 5, 1 Tri, 2 Road, and 2 MTB's. Ideally, I think you should have 2 bikes for each type of riding you do, 1 main, and 1 back up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,880
Posted By jbenkert111

I think I get it. Good luck. Still not...

I think I get it. Good luck. Still not interested. However, I have a TT, 2 Road, MTB, and 1 Fattie bike and I prefer to have only 7 cogs in the rear and 1 sprocket in the front. That is all I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-16, 02:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,647
Posted By jbenkert111

Yes that is an excellent article and should be...

Yes that is an excellent article and should be required reading for all new cyclist. I have found for me that almost any saddle, whether high dollar or cheap, works for me as long as my sit bones...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 73,943
Posted By jbenkert111

Just a thought, and I don't have a clue what it...

Just a thought, and I don't have a clue what it means, so don't ask. A Car forum that I am on has this same conversation all the time! Bottom line is I guess is you ride (drive) what you want and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-14-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,617
Posted By jbenkert111

All of you that cheered at Armstrong's downfall,...

All of you that cheered at Armstrong's downfall, are you still cheering?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,457
Posted By jbenkert111

I have one and used it one time, but it hurt to...

I have one and used it one time, but it hurt to much, so I thru it out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,550
Posted By jbenkert111

I like talking and eating with other cyclist, but...

I like talking and eating with other cyclist, but not riding with them for all the reasons mentioned.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,391
Posted By jbenkert111

Something that has not been brought up yet and I...

Something that has not been brought up yet and I had a problem with and still do. You are smart enough to figure out if you can afford to or not. The real question is what is your mental make up. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,272
Posted By jbenkert111

I agree with all that has been said about why...

I agree with all that has been said about why most cyclist are older 40+. But one thing that drives me crazy is that you see many more older runners in there 60's, 70's and 80's then cyclist racing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-15, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,378
Posted By jbenkert111

I hate having to ride a bike to stay in shape. I...

I hate having to ride a bike to stay in shape. I used to be a big time runner and would ride a bike to enjoy and take a break. Now I have had to quit running due to arthritic knees and now HAVE to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,379
Posted By jbenkert111

I really enjoy them. Most folks don't like them...

I really enjoy them. Most folks don't like them because of crowding, but being retired I have got into the habit of getting up early and hitting the trail at sunrise. Never crowded and nothing like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,793
Posted By jbenkert111

Certain positions will work, but many don't, such...

Certain positions will work, but many don't, such as Missionary, etc. Get my drift? :-))
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,793
Posted By jbenkert111

BY offset, I assume you want all around fitness...

BY offset, I assume you want all around fitness and what is best in addition to cycling to get there. What I do is Kayak (for upper body) weight training for all around muscle development, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 06:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,635
Posted By jbenkert111

Thanks guys (gals), I haven't enjoyed a thread...

Thanks guys (gals), I haven't enjoyed a thread this good for awhile.:-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,781
Posted By jbenkert111

We didn't have craigslist in my day, but we had...

We didn't have craigslist in my day, but we had many other list of things (like bikes) for sale. There was the list at the grocery store, at the rec center, the hardware store, and of course the ad...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,850
Posted By jbenkert111

Yes it has been asked a million + times and you...

Yes it has been asked a million + times and you still get a million + answer's. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-15, 07:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,781
Posted By jbenkert111

Boy, the world has changed since I was a boy. Of...

Boy, the world has changed since I was a boy. Of course I'm 75.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,761
Posted By jbenkert111

About time someone said it was impressive, I'm...

About time someone said it was impressive, I'm sure the OP noted the speed to get a few complements, I know I would have if I COULD do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,610
Posted By jbenkert111

😂😹

😂😹
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By jbenkert111

Aha, there in lies the problem, how do you know...

Aha, there in lies the problem, how do you know if they are going to act predictably or unpredictably, either way, if your wrong you stand a good chance of being dead, with a pedestrian, not so much,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By jbenkert111

Agreed, but in the final analysis, it is a lot...

Agreed, but in the final analysis, it is a lot better then cars/trucks/buses/ pedistrians acting in unpredictable ways.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 343,424
Posted By jbenkert111

Unfortunetely, what I usually find is glass and...

Unfortunetely, what I usually find is glass and tacks that give me flat tires. Now when I run I find much more stuff and don't get flats.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-15, 07:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,415
Posted By jbenkert111

Don't forget some folks don't hear so welll and...

Don't forget some folks don't hear so welll and the electric car is coming.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By jbenkert111

O Yes, make sure you check for a cable...

O

Yes, make sure you check for a cable ticking against something. Two times the cable was ticking against my foot every rotation and it drove me crazy for awhile.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,904
Posted By jbenkert111

Got it. Sounds like a good idea. If there are 4...

Got it. Sounds like a good idea. If there are 4 four cars in front of you, that only cost you about 40 feet, which seems like a good trade off to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,904
Posted By jbenkert111

Just curious. When you say "I take my place in...

Just curious. When you say "I take my place in line, as if I were a car rather then ride to the front." Do you mean you physically get between the cars or do you stop to the right of the cars at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,457
Posted By jbenkert111

My view exactly. When ever it's moved for...

My view exactly. When ever it's moved for whatever reason. I eye ball it back and I'm done. For 99.99% percent of us it makes no difference at all, and if it does it's mental. Just ride and enjoy....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-15, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,586
Posted By jbenkert111

Actually more important then Impressive calves is...

Actually more important then Impressive calves is that cycling alone does very little for your bone strength. If you cycle as an exercise it is important to do some other type of weight bearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 15,909
Posted By jbenkert111

Since this has not been mentioned yet, it will...

Since this has not been mentioned yet, it will probably piss off some. "Pull the Trigger" It makes it sound like it's a monumental decision. It makes me think, who cares if you buy, just buy it...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-30-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,847
Posted By jbenkert111

First sentence true. Second sentence not true. ...

First sentence true. Second sentence not true. He has admitted he could not win TDF without help. The difference is, he did win with help, where as all (most) other's had help and still could not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,303
Posted By jbenkert111

I use a Garmin Forerunner 305 for everything...

I use a Garmin Forerunner 305 for everything (Road, MTB. Running, Kayak) and love it. They are out of production now, but you can still buy some new and used ones online cheap. It has a GPS and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,370
Posted By jbenkert111

My .02 cents. Not here to argue the best way to...

My .02 cents. Not here to argue the best way to lube a bike, just give my experience. I am 75 and have been riding bikes since I was old enough to. I have owned TT, Road, and MTB bikes and have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,236
Posted By jbenkert111

Here we go. This is going to be a Looonngg...

Here we go. This is going to be a Looonngg thread!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,617
Posted By jbenkert111

I don't understand why you would count the...

I don't understand why you would count the stopping time that you have no control over. It does not seem to provide an accurate assessment of your physical conditioning. Enlighten me please.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By jbenkert111

I would suggest you keep both. I can't count the...

I would suggest you keep both. I can't count the times folks miss rides because they have a problem of some sort with there road or Mtb and no back up. Many times I need to give up one bike or the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 17,483
Posted By jbenkert111

Well, if you are serious OK. But I guess I will...

Well, if you are serious OK. But I guess I will have to continue to adjust my seat. :-0 Wait, I apologize, I just read your post closer and noticed you said for BIKES costing more then 1,000. I at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 17,483
Posted By jbenkert111

$1,000 that is a typo right?

$1,000 that is a typo right?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-15, 09:33 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,598
Posted By jbenkert111

Mine are called either "Road Bike", MTB. or TT...

Mine are called either "Road Bike", MTB. or TT Bike. Occasionally I call them "A piece of crap".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,378
Posted By jbenkert111

I think what you are trying to say is, on the...

I think what you are trying to say is, on the third leg your legs feel like Cement for a mile or so.:-)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,655
Posted By jbenkert111

L JMHO but you seem kind of concerned how...

L

JMHO but you seem kind of concerned how you or some one else will look in that helmet. I guess that puts you in that .001% in real life. Your words, not mine.
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