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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 952
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Everyone who has installed their own parts has...

Everyone who has installed their own parts has had issues of some kind or other. I’ve done a number of boneheaded things in my time, and, according to my wife, will probably do many more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Size is important. If the frame is a little...

Size is important. If the frame is a little small, you can adjust for it, if the frame is too big, you may not be able to lower the seat and/or stem enough to fit you.

Structural damage can be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,074
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,293
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a...

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a day in the mess hall, some snacks from the PX, and eat 3 or 4 times a week at the post Burger King, and weigh only 135 pounds. On the other hand, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,328
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling...

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling course at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. I was surprised to find that I was the fastest this year, and the 14th fastest of all time for any age group (4th fastest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,510
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when...

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when you get to the hills. When I lived in “Low City” part of Tokyo, I rode an old single-speed track bike. Then I moved to the “High City” in the hills,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 952
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t...

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t exactly a folding bike, it does come apart, and fits in a large suitcase. Front and rear racks are available, gearing can be whatever you like, this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,190
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan is the definition of odd.

Japan is the definition of odd.
Forum: Touring
04-16-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,285
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my...

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my experience I have found the best way to recover from a hard ride is more riding. I’ve had days when I have been almost too sore to lift a leg over my bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,190
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but...

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but they are certainly building them. Most of these bikes are intended for the domestic market, which remains strong. When you consider some 2 million...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By 50PlusCycling

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the...

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the Brooks B17. I have 6 of them on 6 different bikes, and can ride a mile century in regular (not cycling) shorts. They have a break-in period where they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,148
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late...

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late 90’s. They are not bad looking, extremely durable (they’re made of titanium), and there are lots of lens options. They are also a good investment, a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 765
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there...

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there is only one political party which no one likes (so there are no political divisions), and people simply get along and focus on their own business. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6,235
Views: 563,016
Posted By 50PlusCycling

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7...

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7 weeks back on the bike, and am focusing on quantity over quality. I’m fitter, faster, and 10 pounds lighter than I was when I started. 10 more pounds...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been working from home since 2016, my office...

I’ve been working from home since 2016, my office is next to my bedroom. That’s a blessing here in Tokyo where millions are crowded into trains and busses every day, though nearly 2 million do at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 931
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Citizen will easily get you through a 40 mile...

The Citizen will easily get you through a 40 mile tour. You can adjust the saddle and such to fit your height, and 3 weeks or so of riding will get you used to the saddle, and in enough shape to ride...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,340
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve tried them all, and have settled on SPD...

I’ve tried them all, and have settled on SPD shoes and pedals. Being able to pedal in full circles allows to you take advantage of all of your leg muscles, you can ride farther and faster if you use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,666
Posted By 50PlusCycling

A better analogy would be that there is a shop...

A better analogy would be that there is a shop which sells only AMC Gremlins and Gremlin-branded parts, and as this is Tokyo, there aren’t so many people interested in buying Gremlins or Gremlin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,666
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This is another complaint of mine. My nearest...

This is another complaint of mine. My nearest bike store is run by Trek, and pretty much everything they sell is branded “Trek” or “Bontrager.” For the 98% of people in the area who don’t ride Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,666
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had...

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had just won his second Tour, and he was a great guy. He was honest, open, and eager. He wasn’t “holier than thou” despite his fame, and his “Sports...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 443
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Now is probably a good time.

Now is probably a good time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,365
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I installed a headset upside down a couple months...

I installed a headset upside down a couple months ago. Bad things happen when you don’t read the instructions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,722
Posted By 50PlusCycling

20km. I did most of it in my socks as I couldn’t...

20km. I did most of it in my socks as I couldn’t walk in my cycling shoes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,738
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Katakura Silk bicycles have a long history here...

Katakura Silk bicycles have a long history here in Japan, and the earliest models, going back a century or so ago, were utility cycles used by deliverymen. They are considered higher quality bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,717
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On motorcycles its called “death wobble.” I’ve...

On motorcycles its called “death wobble.” I’ve experienced it on both motorcycles and bicycles, and it can be a little hair-raising. There are some things you can do to minimize risk, make sure your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 541
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I rode on the day of the eclipse, it wasn’t...

I rode on the day of the eclipse, it wasn’t visible from Japan.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,798
Posted By 50PlusCycling

A bike itself is bike art. In the days when I was...

A bike itself is bike art. In the days when I was single, I had my home decorated with vintage bikes. I made wooden racks which were lit from above, with two bikes on each rack, one above the other....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,290
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My newest bike. I’ve been averaging about 30...

My newest bike. I’ve been averaging about 30 miles per day on this bike. In June I’ll be riding it out to the Hiramatsu hot springs resort in Atami, and in July I will ride it from Wakkanai in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 275
Posted By 50PlusCycling

While riding along the Arakawa, I saw a roadie...

While riding along the Arakawa, I saw a roadie refilling a tire with a portable electric pump. I suppose they work, and are probably more easy to use than most mini or micro pumps. But the ones I’ve...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,057
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare...

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare frame, installed a GRX 820 12 speed drive line, Mavic Allroad wheels, Thompson Masterpiece post, Deda stem and bar, Brooks “Select” B17 saddle, XTR 9120...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 539
Posted By 50PlusCycling

No experience with actual use, but I compared the...

No experience with actual use, but I compared the 1040 Solar with the Wahoo Element Roam, the new version, and preferred the latter’s visibility. You can easily zoom in and out to increase or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 310
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The First Mass-Market E-Bike

….was actually released way back in 1980 by Panasonic in Japan. It was known as the “Electric Cycle,” and was a power-assist bike with a 24 volt battery. This bike paved the way for what would become...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Basically a mountain bike disguised as a road...

Basically a mountain bike disguised as a road bike. And "gravel" actually means "dirt," but since "dirt" is associated with MTB's, and the industry is trying to create a new and popular market to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By 50PlusCycling

If dinner for 1 at Taco Bell can cost $20, why...

If dinner for 1 at Taco Bell can cost $20, why can’t a bicycle chain cost $100?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,540
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My first bike with a disk brake was a Schwinn...

My first bike with a disk brake was a Schwinn Stingray, which was made before many people on this forum were born. But that didn’t mean it was good. I don’t mind seeing innovation creating solutions...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-24, 02:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,362
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It’ll do it, so long as the terrain is mostly...

It’ll do it, so long as the terrain is mostly horizontal. I don’t like small-wheel bikes with the rear axle under the saddle. I loved doing wheelies on purpose as a kid, but doing accidental wheelies...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-03-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 829
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Not a bad bike, good lugs, Campy dropouts, it’s...

Not a bad bike, good lugs, Campy dropouts, it’s worth $170.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,622
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Too many of the kinds of punctures I've gotten on...

Too many of the kinds of punctures I've gotten on the road are beyond the ability of tubeless sealant to seal. This isn't a fun thing to find out the hard way. I've recently begun using those...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,074
Posted By 50PlusCycling

80km across Tokyo, out to the river. 20km to get...

80km across Tokyo, out to the river. 20km to get to the river, 40km along the river, then 20km to get home. I had a strong headwind the entire way along the river, or I wouldn’t feel as tired as I do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 622
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I used to work in a machine shop which...

I used to work in a machine shop which manufactured hardware for aircraft engines, and can tell a good piece of hardware from one which is not so good. High quality steel is very strong, but you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 622
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I usually replace the hardware on my bikes with...

I usually replace the hardware on my bikes with titanium stuff from Amazon. It’s lighter, the better quality bolts and nuts are better threaded, and I haven’t had any failures. Most bolts on bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
Posted By 50PlusCycling

With disk brakes, I find that cleaning the rotors...

With disk brakes, I find that cleaning the rotors with lighter fluid or acetone and then scrubbing them with a bit of 240 grit sand paper will take away the squeak, and allow the pads and rotors to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,238
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I recently started using an Insta360 Ace Pro...

I recently started using an Insta360 Ace Pro camera, and found that my computer will not recognize the camera or go into U-Disk mode unless I remove and reinsert the SD card into the camera. It’s a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,827
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I once got a minty Schwinn 5 speed cruiser at a...

I once got a minty Schwinn 5 speed cruiser at a garage sale. The bike wasn’t even in the garage, I just randomly asked the homeowner if he had any bikes, and the Schwinn was in the back yard. He let...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,394
Posted By 50PlusCycling

There are probably more bicycle-related patents...

There are probably more bicycle-related patents than any other kind, bikes have been around for a very long time. Most “new” things on bikes are just improved versions of existing technology, you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 725
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It sucks to be just about anything in...

It sucks to be just about anything in Albuquerque. I’m a third-generation native of the city, my great-grandmother owned much of what is the residential area around the downtown area today....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,194
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On windy days, I plan my rides into the wind,...

On windy days, I plan my rides into the wind, grit my teeth, and know that the ride back will be easy. I’d rather ride on windy days than not ride at all, and unless trees are falling and trampolines...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,344
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Damn… I guess I can go back to being a bike...

Damn… I guess I can go back to being a bike mechanic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,465
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got mine from aliexpress, I got a set of 4 for...

I got mine from aliexpress, I got a set of 4 for about $24, shipping took about 2 weeks.
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,371
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I prefer a larger 1P tent so I can keep my more...

I prefer a larger 1P tent so I can keep my more important gear inside with me. This is largely to protect it from the weather, because rain seems to follow me wherever I go. I can keep my gear dry,...
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