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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,097
Posted By fishyfishy123

I used to wake up with painful leg cramps at...

I used to wake up with painful leg cramps at night, too - for me, it was drinking more water throughout the day that solved it. Might as well try it since it's cheap and easy!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,325
Posted By fishyfishy123

Nice setup! You can tackle almost anything with...

Nice setup! You can tackle almost anything with that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,325
Posted By fishyfishy123

Looks great! How big of tires are you hoping to...

Looks great! How big of tires are you hoping to squeeze in there?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,094
Posted By fishyfishy123

Easy fix - that's what the second bottle mount is...

Easy fix - that's what the second bottle mount is for!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks, that's good to know as it wasn't a brand...

Thanks, that's good to know as it wasn't a brand I was familiar with. If another deal like that comes my way, I have a much better idea about what I'm getting into. I ended up buying a 2011 CAAD10...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-09-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Perfect - thanks for letting me know!

Perfect - thanks for letting me know!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27,134
Views: 3,122,233
Posted By fishyfishy123

22 miles today - clean drivetrain so smooth. Set...

22 miles today - clean drivetrain so smooth. Set a new PR up one of my regular climbs!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Oof - my legs are burning just thinking of...

Oof - my legs are burning just thinking of pushing the chunk of metal around! These are old logging roads and from the video they all looked hard packed. Fully laden logging trucks couldn't roll well...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-22, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Yeah, I'm only doing what they did on Day 1 of...

Yeah, I'm only doing what they did on Day 1 of the video. 40mm Cannonballs are what I'm leaning to as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

That's a great way to think about it, thanks!

That's a great way to think about it, thanks!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-03-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,791
Posted By fishyfishy123

I won't get political, but I do want to thank the...

I won't get political, but I do want to thank the OP for posting the UCI message - I've been really curious about what they'd do and appreciate the update. I've been watching the cycling races where...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks for the feedback - always good to remember...

Thanks for the feedback - always good to remember - I guess just making sure both tires are in the ballpark. The guy who made the video was kind enough to quickly reply to my inquiry about the course...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,325
Posted By fishyfishy123

500 sounds great! Mine was 400, so I'd say yours...

500 sounds great! Mine was 400, so I'd say yours was the better deal - these wheels were newer and a bit better than originals, I think, so there's some consolation there. Portland, OR is tight used...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,325
Posted By fishyfishy123

Hey, I think I just got the same Caad10 on...

Hey, I think I just got the same Caad10 on craig's list - same paint job at least. Mine is aluminum frame/carb fork w/ 105 shifting and Tektro brakes. If that's yours, how do you like it? Anything...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

Yeah, we're not in contact right now - we...

Yeah, we're not in contact right now - we exchanged a few emails, but the seller didn't give a time to meet, name, an address, or a phone number so it was tough to see how we could connect - it was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

I found a YouTube video from a sponsored team...

I found a YouTube video from a sponsored team that did the ride last year, and it looks pretty hardpacked in most of the footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhaonIJdOmU
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Hah. Maybe I should say my wife would really love...

Hah. Maybe I should say my wife would really love it if I didn't buy a third set of tires... this year. There have been lots of recent sports equipment purchases. Did you know longboarding is really...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks for the feedback on the bike - though this...

Thanks for the feedback on the bike - though this one raises some red flags, I know understand the brand a lot better. I don't know much about aluminum frames. I just generally know that they used to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-22, 12:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Totally - that's my philosophy. I loved doing my...

Totally - that's my philosophy. I loved doing my first century ride event on a 70s univega w/ 12 gears. So would you choose the struggle of knobby 40s or semi-slick 47s? Sounds like you're leaning to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks very much for the reply! I would obviously...

Thanks very much for the reply! I would obviously love to not buy a 3rd set of tires, but I also don't want do go do an event and have to struggle with my tire choice all day. Sigh.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-22, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By fishyfishy123

I see tons of gravel bikes on craig's list. I got...

I see tons of gravel bikes on craig's list. I got mine there.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-01-22, 11:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,287
Posted By fishyfishy123

My road bikes are 700C, so for my gravel bike I...

My road bikes are 700C, so for my gravel bike I thought it would be fun to get one that came with 650B wheels and 47c tires. Nice to have some contrast, and I love all the cushion I can get with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-01-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By fishyfishy123

Gravel Event Tire Recommendation?

I'm fit but relatively new to gravel riding - over the past six months I've done a bunch of 20-30 mile rides on forest fire roads w/ my new gravel/tour/winter bike. It 650B wheels and came with fun,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thank you for all that great information! I was...

Thank you for all that great information! I was actually watching a cycling documentary last night and saw Carrera on a jersey and though, "Oh, so that is a legit brand!" I also really appreciate you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks for the info! This sounds like a great...

Thanks for the info! This sounds like a great bike, and I'm bummed the one I found isn't for me. It's definitely on my radar though, and I know Schwinn Peloton will catch my eye in the future - minus...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks - I'll check it out. I haven't heard of...

Thanks - I'll check it out. I haven't heard of the brand so just wanted to see if it raised any red flags with anyone before I try to arrange a meet.
Forum: Introductions
02-28-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

Nice! I definitely wouldn't try to drag myself up...

Nice! I definitely wouldn't try to drag myself up that w/ my four year old in a trailer either ;-)
Forum: Introductions
02-28-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

I don't trust Google's bike route planner - it's...

I don't trust Google's bike route planner - it's tried to take me routes I know to be pretty crappy. Since I'm biking for exercise now, I'd rather bike a few more miles than go through dangerous...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

I haven't checked out the cool-looking Gorge...

I haven't checked out the cool-looking Gorge Trail since it opened up, but I definitely want to. All my longer rides have been on the east side, too. Need to figure out my own backyard better.
Forum: Introductions
02-27-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

Oh yes, I'm very familiar with that! One of the...

Oh yes, I'm very familiar with that! One of the few ways to that links up SW PDX with the rest of the city, so I climb it quite often. I keep hearing that there are great farm road routes - I might...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks! I might check it out, though I'm a super...

Thanks! I might check it out, though I'm a super slow swimmer.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By fishyfishy123

59 cm Carrera Road Bike - $180

Me again - saw a new post on CL that looked interesting - not a lot of info, but I like what I see. Any thoughts? Thanks so much to all that commented on the Peloton a few days ago - that was really...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,514
Posted By fishyfishy123

Breezer Doppler Team (2018 edition) - pretty...

Breezer Doppler Team (2018 edition) - pretty versatile ride, especially with different tires - I've got 40c...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,049
Posted By fishyfishy123

I almost bought a Trek Domane AL5 - I put a hold...

I almost bought a Trek Domane AL5 - I put a hold on it in early October and it was due to come January... eventually I just took my money back and bought a bike of CL. If you go that route, I'd love...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By fishyfishy123

Hi from Portland, OR

I used to run a lot for exercise (9 marathons - fastest few in the 3:30s - nothing blazing), but I've been getting into cycling more as I get older. I enjoy that I can do some hard rides 5 days in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,852
Posted By fishyfishy123

I almost always say something if something things...

I almost always say something if something things up - hardly anyone takes me up on it. They probably won't accept unless they really need it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

Most of our roads are pretty beat up too -...

Most of our roads are pretty beat up too - especially my part of Portland, which is close to Tigard/Beaverton - suburbs and car-landia. Another possible issue was fitting on some bigger tires. I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 12:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 26,173
Posted By fishyfishy123

Yeah, I already had a problem with that. I took...

Yeah, I already had a problem with that. I took it in to my local bike shop - he likes classic bikes, fortunately. He said he could fix it, but it would probably keep cropping up. Definitely didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 10:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 26,173
Posted By fishyfishy123

Viscount vs. Univega Viva Sport?

So how does a Viscount Trusty (1976 I think) compare to a Univega Viva Sport?

I have a Viscount w/ Trusty sticker on it, and it wasn't something I aimed to get. I took my old Univega Viva Sport w/...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks for the perspective - definitely seems...

Thanks for the perspective - definitely seems like a tighter used bike market than some other places when I look at what's on bicycle blue book or something like that. I didn't like the fit so I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

Nah - I'm in Portland, OR.

Nah - I'm in Portland, OR.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

Thanks for the tips! I met buyer and rode this...

Thanks for the tips! I met buyer and rode this morning - I was worried about it feeling long, but it actually felt a little small. Shifting felt good, but brakes were a little clunky, and they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-24-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By fishyfishy123

1999 Schwinn Peloton Ultegra

Look like a deal in these bike-starved times? I'd want to ride it as an upgrade to my 12 speed Viscount (NOT original fork) buildup. I'm 6 ' 1" - would a 60cm frame be too big? I can't post link...
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