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Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,931
Posted By RJC1811

As a kid I could ride a wheelie around the block...

As a kid I could ride a wheelie around the block and no hands was second nature. When me and my buddies stopped for pizza we would take the last slice and eat it as we rode. Now it’s a couple things....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,691
Posted By RJC1811

Rolling hills in my area everywhere. I can’t do...

Rolling hills in my area everywhere. I can’t do even a short ride without hitting 8-10%. My street has a short 10-11% section and I live on top of a larger hill so the end of my rides are always a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 13,421
Posted By RJC1811

OP, sorry to hear about your disappointment with...

OP, sorry to hear about your disappointment with Canyon, hopefully the return goes smoothly. I have a lower level Giant Defy (Aluminum frame) and I love it.

Having worked in distribution for 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,965
Posted By RJC1811

Unlike motorcycles which I seemed to crash...

Unlike motorcycles which I seemed to crash regularly, probably due to the easy power, I have had 2.5 crashes in my cycling life.

Around 1980 I was commuting to work on my bike. I went out for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By RJC1811

I’m 65 with shorter legs. I just went from 172.5...

I’m 65 with shorter legs. I just went from 172.5 to 165 on my road bike and can feel the difference. I couldn’t really feel the difference from my old road bike at 170 to my current bike at 172.5...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 905
Posted By RJC1811

If you are concerned about it changing your...

If you are concerned about it changing your effective gearing, there are calculators online that factor crank length with front and rear gearing to come up with meters per crank revolution. It’s the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 68,102
Posted By RJC1811

Well I drank the koolaid and joined the hot wax...

Well I drank the koolaid and joined the hot wax club. I did get a bit OCD in cleaning my bike so it looks great! First full ride last night and it was beautiful, silky and quiet. I understand the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 905
Posted By RJC1811

I just switched to 165mm cranks and couldn’t be...

I just switched to 165mm cranks and couldn’t be happier. I’m 5’9” and getting old. Past few years I’ve had some lower back pain from cycling. I also just had a knee replacement in January. I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,765
Posted By RJC1811

I think today’s Giro answered that. I was struck...

I think today’s Giro answered that. I was struck by the uniformity of white shoes and socks. There were a few rebels but not many that I saw. I’m a black shoes and socks guy. When you’re as slow as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
Posted By RJC1811

Are the new PR2’s really that bad? I have the...

Are the new PR2’s really that bad? I have the older style and they are heavy but seem like really solid wheels. My bike is 7 years old and they have held up well. Giant has them on bikes up to $4100....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,353
Posted By RJC1811

Tons of great advice on here. I will just add two...

Tons of great advice on here. I will just add two things that have helped my lower back pain. These have already been addressed but were my keys to solving the issue.

Strengthening your core, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,278
Posted By RJC1811

I have never heard of that. I figured making a...

I have never heard of that. I figured making a cringy face and pedaling softly was enough to prevent a puncture when I come across some roadside debris. It’s worked so far!

I am not the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,280
Posted By RJC1811

That sounds like a reasonable explanation. I had...

That sounds like a reasonable explanation. I had assumed it was shrinkflation, like a bag of chips where they don’t raise the price just give you less product. However it seems like the prices have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
Posted By RJC1811

I own a Giant Defy 1, it’s the aluminum version,...

I own a Giant Defy 1, it’s the aluminum version, not sure if the advanced is carbon? It’s a great bike and I’m quite happy with it. The downsides are it’s on the heavy side compared to other bikes in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,692
Posted By RJC1811

First, I don’t race so my opinion is just on mech...

First, I don’t race so my opinion is just on mech disc in general. When I bought my Giant Defy 1 Disc in 2016 I wasn’t looking for a disc brake bike. I had narrowed my selection down to a few bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,041
Posted By RJC1811

I carry a copy of my drivers license and some...

I carry a copy of my drivers license and some cash. I hate stuff in my jersey pockets except for my phone and some snacks so I have a small under saddle bag. I guess that makes me a Fred? Anyway, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,193,302
Posted By RJC1811

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I wanted to go with shorter crank arms so as long...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,700
Posted By RJC1811

Well, you can’t really call mine bike rides. I...

Well, you can’t really call mine bike rides. I had knee replacement surgery on Jan 5th and have been recovering since. I’m on the bike most days. At first unable to make full revolutions so just used...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,992
Posted By RJC1811

That is terrifying! I worry about something on...

That is terrifying! I worry about something on the pavement going through sweeping corners on a fast decent. I can’t imagine doing that on gravel! To be honest I don’t think I’ve ever hit 47, maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,569
Posted By RJC1811

Haha, only a time or two have I had to retreat to...

Haha, only a time or two have I had to retreat to the sidewalk, but along with that comes a real sense of shame. My daughter in law is an avid walker, 20K steps is average for her. She used to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

I use clipless pedals but beyond that it wouldn’t...

I use clipless pedals but beyond that it wouldn’t work. It would just be the same as lowering my seat the equivalent amount. With shorter cranks the pedals are closer together creating a smaller...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,060
Posted By RJC1811

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June 2022. Last ride before my (now replaced) left...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

Thanks for more replies. I have been working on...

Thanks for more replies. I have been working on fitness and my knee hard, hence the infrequent replies. I’ll address a few things.

I already use a compact crankset 50/34 and have a big cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

Yes, I probably went too far too fast. They tell...

Yes, I probably went too far too fast. They tell you to watch out for post surgery blues. I have done fine but have had a few episodes of frustration where I didn’t feel I was making the progress I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

My old bike has 170’s and I never noticed the...

My old bike has 170’s and I never noticed the difference when I went to the new bike 6years ago. Currently I have my old bike on the trainer because the 170’s made a difference. That said, in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,800
Posted By RJC1811

I hate wind! If I’m climbing I expect it to be...

I hate wind! If I’m climbing I expect it to be hard but there’s nothing worse for me than riding into a strong headwind and feel like you are pedaling hard and going nowhere. Then as others have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,301
Posted By RJC1811

I have a diverse mix in my area. Very few...

I have a diverse mix in my area. Very few dedicated bike lanes, and those are in areas I would rather not ride so no help to me. I live near Canandaigua Lake in NY and one is the worst spots is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

Hey all, thanks for the replies! I have a Shimano...

Hey all, thanks for the replies! I have a Shimano press fit BB71 bottom bracket. Any of the options I’m looking at for crankset will work with that.

100% on the bike fit, I have already talked to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By RJC1811

Changing cranksets

I have a Giant Defy 1 Disc with 172.5mm crank arms. I had a total knee replacement about 8 weeks ago. I’m getting my range of motion back gradually but still can’t spin freely. There is pressure at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,421
Posted By RJC1811

Well there is no way to discuss this delicately,...

Well there is no way to discuss this delicately, we have to get to the details. First you need to identify what exactly is causing the discomfort. Is it skin on skin chafing? Is the saddle rubbing in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-17, 06:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,405
Posted By RJC1811

I'm keeping my goals attainable for me. They will...

I'm keeping my goals attainable for me. They will seem small compared to many here.

1. Ride the hell out of the indoor trainer this winter starting the season in much better shape than last year....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-16, 05:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,592
Posted By RJC1811

I don't have any advice on CF, my price point put...

I don't have any advice on CF, my price point put me on Aluminum with 105. I will say that whatever premium (I got a good deal, I think) I paid to the LBS is totally worth it. I got the initial...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-21-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,487
Posted By RJC1811

No, she's a little overweight as am I, just...

No, she's a little overweight as am I, just athletically challenged. That is why I'm not pushing her to ride her own bike but think it might work on a tandem.

Somebody had mentioned canoeing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-16-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,487
Posted By RJC1811

More good stuff to think about. My LBS is a great...

More good stuff to think about. My LBS is a great shop staffed with the owner and long time employees. They are all hard core cyclists and my experience with them has been 100% positive. I haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,654
Posted By RJC1811

That is true but I am still faster on the new...

That is true but I am still faster on the new bike. If I get another nice day to ride I'll take the old bike out and see how it compares.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,654
Posted By RJC1811

I have ridden a Univega Viva Sport since 1979. I...

I have ridden a Univega Viva Sport since 1979. I love that bike! It was tough on the climbs around here but overall a great bike. This year I decided to splurge and upgrade to a new bike. I bought a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,487
Posted By RJC1811

Quite a range of experiences here. Very...

Quite a range of experiences here. Very informative, thanks again! I love the destination idea. In my small goal driven brain that would have never occurred to me. I would be saying "come on, just 10...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-16, 06:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,487
Posted By RJC1811

Many thanks to all who replied! Lots of good info...

Many thanks to all who replied! Lots of good info here. Renting is a great idea. My LBS is close to a state park with plenty of paved roads. Perfect place to try it out.

My only concern is the...
Forum: Charity Events
11-09-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,327
Posted By RJC1811

Great event! I do the Ride almost every year. We...

Great event! I do the Ride almost every year. We usually do the 30 early along the canal/river. The team is Pavement Pounders, look us up if you do it next year.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-09-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,487
Posted By RJC1811

How difficult with a non-rider on the back?

I love to ride and could happily go off for 4-6 hours on a Saturday. The challenge is my wife doesn't ride and sometimes resents my time away on a weekend when we could be doing something together. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,193,302
Posted By RJC1811

Volt 800 headlight. I feel much safer as it gets...

Volt 800 headlight. I feel much safer as it gets dusk earlier.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,809
Posted By RJC1811

Aero tights? I just spray myself with silicone...

Aero tights? I just spray myself with silicone and slip right through. Head wind? Bah! That and "Walk this way" blasting in my earbuds.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 15,001
Posted By RJC1811

I would agree with those who have said it is...

I would agree with those who have said it is variable based on individual fitness. Here is how it works for me. 59yo, 185lb, 5'9" getting fitter but not there yet. I ride a Giant Defy 1, compact...
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