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03-15-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 459
Posted By laxpatrick

Also compare whole husk vs. the powder. I find...

Also compare whole husk vs. the powder. I find the powder turns to gel super fast... a little harder to get down.

I do 2 tbps in about 12 ounces of water, fast stir and chase with at LEAST...
03-11-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 601
Posted By laxpatrick

Oral Voltaren helped

Agree with post below.

Talking to others with the topical, you have to be very regular/religious to get benefits. Oral was a game changer - Diclovenac Sodium helped me at least function prior to...
02-29-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Update at 4 months post TKR: I can FINALLY pedal...

Update at 4 months post TKR: I can FINALLY pedal standing up/out of the saddle. Still hurts but a GREAT milestone for progress.

Still doing regular wall sits, table squats, leg extensions/curls...
02-01-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By laxpatrick

One observation having gone thru this. Before...

One observation having gone thru this. Before surgery, do EVERYTHING you can to strengthen the off leg. You will be relying on it for essential mobility for much longer than you may think. I'm...
01-26-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Sounds like you're on your way! Do whatever you...

Sounds like you're on your way! Do whatever you need to do in order to get good sleep - that affects everything and was the biggest challenge other than having to completely rebuild the quad on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,343
Posted By laxpatrick

I'm a fan - I've got two 1x road setups - my...

I'm a fan - I've got two 1x road setups - my travel bike (Ritchey Breakaway Cross - fits in a box for simple travel) and my "old man" bike (custom Gunnar Sport). Both are 42 t SRAM Force 1x cranks...
01-22-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By laxpatrick

Remarkable surgery. I think they had the...

Remarkable surgery. I think they had the tourniquet on for like 40 minutes? Robotic, super QUICK. I was off work for a week - I work in technology, remote and mostly Zooms.

Biggest challenge I...
01-22-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Have added some additional elastic band...

Have added some additional elastic band exercises, hoping to get past the tipping point on standing up out of the saddle. The "stall" in my rotation is frustrating but focusing on exercising my way...
01-17-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,679
Posted By laxpatrick

Yeah, I've had my Endurace SLX Red Etap since...

Yeah, I've had my Endurace SLX Red Etap since 2018 - and it's been absolutely SUPERB. Great value, no issues.

I guess if I needed something I'd ask a buddy in Europe to get it for me - or heck...
01-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Thanks, Dan. I'm done with "going to" PT -...

Thanks, Dan.

I'm done with "going to" PT - now doing exercises in my home gym. Squat sits, partial squats, leg extensions/curls and leg presses. Hoping I'll be up and out of the saddle as my...
01-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Update at 9 weeks post TKR... Finally sleeping...

Update at 9 weeks post TKR... Finally sleeping pretty well, just the "usual" constitutional at 4am. Still on about 1800mg+ of ibuprofen and using AdvilPM most nights.
Knee is often stiff, still...
12-06-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

That is HUGE! I'm at 5 weeks and still spinning....

That is HUGE! I'm at 5 weeks and still spinning. Trying to find a balance between weight bearing exercise/training and inflammation. I tend to overdo the weight lifting and walking. Generally...
11-27-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

TKR plus 4 weeks today. Sleep is still elusive....

TKR plus 4 weeks today. Sleep is still elusive. Wondering when I'll be able to start stacking on some miiles walking, etc. without the cycle of inflammation? I've fine with 20 minutes on the...
11-22-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Hit 130 degrees to celebrate my 3 weeks plus a...

Hit 130 degrees to celebrate my 3 weeks plus a day milestone. Still stiff, gets angry with too much loading up. Getting to some strengthening exercises - small stair step, leg press (which is what...
11-17-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Update, 18 days post TKR. Had a phone call with...

Update, 18 days post TKR. Had a phone call with the Ortho nurse yesterday - to discuss my current medication approach and to remove my dressing. My incision was closed with a "special glue mesh" -...
11-13-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Hoping to get cleared for some kind of NSAID, esp...

Hoping to get cleared for some kind of NSAID, esp Ibuprofen - Tylenol doesn't help at all. Had been on celebrex but just ran out of that. Daily aspiring for preventing DVT seems to be the only...
11-13-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

TKR Week 2 here - Hoping for some changes this...

TKR Week 2 here - Hoping for some changes this week. Mobility is good, only minor pain. Worst is still night time trying to sleep, falling back on the Oxy only at night just to function (work from...
11-11-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Monday will be two weeks. Going for longer walks...

Monday will be two weeks. Going for longer walks and spinning on the trainer (10 mins yesterday!). Still lacking quality sleep, opioids not really doing what I need them to do. Have tried CBD-A...
11-08-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Can’t emphasize the importance of ice enough. My...

Can’t emphasize the importance of ice enough. My big gains at PT are shadowed by a horrible night lacking in good sleep. I’ll figure this out eventually…. lol
11-07-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By laxpatrick

Just back from PT - 115 degrees!!! Ditched the...

Just back from PT - 115 degrees!!! Ditched the crutches, that's 1 week and a day.
11-06-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,251
Posted By laxpatrick

Just posted my experience 1 week post op in the...

Just posted my experience 1 week post op in the main 55+ forum... Pain is still pretty bad, going back to the opioids in the evenings at least...
11-06-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By laxpatrick

One week post "Stage Right" TKR - done last...

One week post "Stage Right" TKR - done last Monday 10/30 early am... 53 (and 3 days) YO male, recreational cyclist. 6'8" tall, Relatively decent level of fitness and cycling. Mostly road with...
10-26-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By laxpatrick

Thanks for sharing your updates. 52, going in...

Thanks for sharing your updates. 52, going in Monday for right TKR…
05-12-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 221
Posted By laxpatrick

I like the Aerotech bibs, jerseys are kinda...

I like the Aerotech bibs, jerseys are kinda plain.

My personal fave tall guy options are to be found at http://www.hillkiller.com
04-19-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 453
Posted By laxpatrick

LOVE the Reynolds Assault LE's that came with my...

LOVE the Reynolds Assault LE's that came with my Canyon, very happy with the switch to Tubeless. A bit of work every year or two cleaning out the gunk and refilling sealant but overall no regrets...
04-19-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,209
Posted By laxpatrick

Strong vote for the Canyon - I've got a 2018 SLX...

Strong vote for the Canyon - I've got a 2018 SLX with Red eTap and haven't had a moment of regret. I bought it thinking I'd be replacing the cockpit and wheels - haven't - love the whole bike. Had...
04-19-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,866
Posted By laxpatrick

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/canyoncut_2a4411f88f6c9b0c33ac82e2ff0ce3242b743929.jpg
05-04-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,445
Posted By laxpatrick

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/canyoncut_e9a2b6f0a6ab18f4ff7d25f6b9c3e290168549a2.jpg
02-26-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,132
Posted By laxpatrick

HED Belgiums have been outstanding IMHO.

HED Belgiums have been outstanding IMHO.
01-18-21, 04:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,608
Posted By laxpatrick

Yes! Originally from Ames, in this area since...

Yes! Originally from Ames, in this area since 2003. Some of the greatest cycling anywhere around these parts!
10-05-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,147
Posted By laxpatrick

I do. No issues whatsoever.

I do. No issues whatsoever.
08-11-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,100
Posted By laxpatrick

"Cheaper than a heart attack" is what I tell my...

"Cheaper than a heart attack" is what I tell my wife...
04-01-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,879
Posted By laxpatrick

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/breakawayversailles_e605bd9b853ab06bb93466a2fded195ae7ee6c83.jpg
Ritchey Breakaway Travel Bike...
04-01-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,290
Posted By laxpatrick

You may have Gunnar Shogren confused with...

You may have Gunnar Shogren confused with Waterford's Gunnar line of bikes, FYI
03-16-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Posted By laxpatrick

Totally agree with adamrice and Le Mechanic - I...

Totally agree with adamrice and Le Mechanic - I did a Ritchey Breakaway Cross with a SRAM Force 1 1x11 - it's one of the smoothest, trouble-free setups I've got in the stable. For all the trips the...
02-29-20, 05:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By laxpatrick

I take my Ritchey Breakaway in a hard case for...

I take my Ritchey Breakaway in a hard case for many of my work trips. Almost all airlines honor the equivalent 26x26x10 standard.

I never tell them that it’s a bike. I did get the case smushed a...
11-07-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,331
Posted By laxpatrick

What's the name of that Facebook group? Thanks!

What's the name of that Facebook group? Thanks!
10-21-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,321
Posted By laxpatrick

2 years on some Reynolds Assault LE's over 250...

2 years on some Reynolds Assault LE's over 250 lbs and they've been rock solid. YMMV and yeah, that guy was covering his keester.
10-21-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,147
Posted By laxpatrick

You'd be surprised what you can ride. You're not...

You'd be surprised what you can ride. You're not THAT big/heavy. I'm 6'8" and a tish over 250.

I had a specialized roubaix that I loved, have a custom 64cm Gunnar Sport custom geometry that I...
06-10-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By laxpatrick

This - I'm continually amazed that shifting has...

This - I'm continually amazed that shifting has been dead on with no adjustment required after 5 airline trips and my Breakaway Cross.
05-26-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By laxpatrick

Sure it does. It’s a BIKE.

Sure it does. It’s a BIKE.
05-26-19, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By laxpatrick

Ritchey Breakaway.

Ritchey Breakaway.
05-25-19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By laxpatrick

Recent update: ...

Recent update:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/21/american-airlines-slashes-fees-for-sports-and-musical-gear.html
05-25-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By laxpatrick

I travel with mine all the time on AA in a <50lbs...

I travel with mine all the time on AA in a <50lbs case that is 26x26x10 (max legal standard baggage).

No fees apply.

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/specialty-and-sports.jsp
03-17-19, 01:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,858
Posted By laxpatrick

Had a 2010 Roubaix. Loved it. Got an eTap...

Had a 2010 Roubaix. Loved it. Got an eTap Endurace. Don't miss the Roubaix, wasn't super switched on about the whole front headset shock things...
03-13-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,608
Posted By laxpatrick

Had a C5-6-7 Anterior Cervical Discectomy with...

Had a C5-6-7 Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF). They went thru the front, put in cadaver bone, plate and six screws. Done in 2001 or so, I was 30. Condition "caused" by a chiro doing...
02-21-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,891
Posted By laxpatrick

Do this. I only used my crutches to get to the...

Do this. I only used my crutches to get to the car after surgery, never after that. Be diligent on the ice and the recommended pain med/analgesic. You'll get there.
12-14-18, 02:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By laxpatrick

PlanetBike shoe covers fit the bill - and the big...

PlanetBike shoe covers fit the bill - and the big feet. I've got 51 in Sidi road shoes and they work fine. Pretty sure they're available on Amazon.
12-12-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,930
Posted By laxpatrick

Yeah, 225 is NUTS. I'm a freak at 6'8"...

Yeah, 225 is NUTS. I'm a freak at 6'8"...
12-10-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,930
Posted By laxpatrick

In general, no regrets trying it out. Glad I...

In general, no regrets trying it out. Glad I didn't drop too much $$$ on a Ti frame and value the experience of building a totally custom ride.

I find that I like the longer cranks in the hills....
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