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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,717
Posted By don compton

Last end high end mechanical grifters.

It's over. You can still buy mechanical groups, but they are NOS. I have had great success with Shimano Ultegra R8000 and I am going to buy 2 groupsets ( maybe piece by piece and rim brake) and I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 721
Posted By don compton

Tire weights

Maybe because (within reason) it doesn't matter. I remember years ago at a bike shop in Sacramento, CA, we measured weights of a bunch of tires. The weights were off by 20-40 grams in either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 573
Posted By don compton

I had used 175 crankarms for close to 40 years. I...

I had used 175 crankarms for close to 40 years. I am current 71yo and started to notice that I was becoming less comfortable spinning. I discovered that I was suffering from hip impingement and tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Posted By don compton

I bought one of those frame sets ( a 59 c-t ) in...

I bought one of those frame sets ( a 59 c-t ) in 1985. It was a Reparto Corsa frameset, SLX tubing. I bought the components separately.Wish I still had it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,835
Posted By don compton

"Need for the Bike" by Paul Fournel.

"Need for the Bike" by Paul Fournel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,862
Posted By don compton

No rear brake????

👍🏻
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,463
Posted By don compton

Rim vs disc brakes

My favorite bike is my 12yo steel Steve Rex with rim brakes. But I wish it had the disc brakes on my Trek Domane.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 515
Posted By don compton

In 2017 I bought a Trek Domane( a wonderful bike)...

In 2017 I bought a Trek Domane( a wonderful bike) with Trek tubeless ready tires set up tubeless. At the time I was already very experienced with tubeless ready tires. Unfortunately when the tires on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,891
Posted By don compton

Deleted

I deleted the message.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,891
Posted By don compton

Love this bike

This bike looks like it was designed to enjoy an all day ride.👍🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,664
Posted By don compton

Wow, I had one of these in the mid 80's. It was...

Wow, I had one of these in the mid 80's. It was equipped with full Super Record (including a Ti BB). It was pantographed. Great find. Bianchi's "Heyday".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By don compton

Steel is pretty good

As I have mentioned before, at 70 I started to ride again. I was never into racing, just clubs rides, centuries, and many overnighters with our riding group. I was a very high level golfer with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Getting better

I rode 26 miles at a zone 2 pace today. My butt is getting better. But, I also felt pretty good after the ride. I have changed my routine to 25+or- on Monday and Friday, and a short windsprint ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3,580
Views: 989,727
Posted By don compton

How's it going with the EBike? I have friends...

How's it going with the EBike? I have friends that have bought them. I feel that I would be cheating, but if it can extend my riding from 20 miles flat to longer rides with a few hills, maybe it's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

I had a wake up call. I have been riding 20 mile...

I had a wake up call. I have been riding 20 mile rides at a zone 2 pace ( 125-135 bpm for me). Monday of this week, I kicked it up to 135-140. I didn't have a problem on the ride, but Wednesday my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Slowing improving

I finished a 20 mile ride ( in Zone 2 for you techies). The butt soreness is gone and that is a big step. I felt pretty good and I will repeat Wednesday( Monday, Wednesday, and Friday rides). My goal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,902
Posted By don compton

When some dip**** less than 65yo messages this...

When some dip**** less than 65yo messages this sub forum, just ignore him.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Bike fit

Before I started a few weeks ago, I got a professional bike fit. I have used the guy years ago. I went in thinking that he would lower my saddle and raise my bars. He raised my saddle 11mm and moved...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,066
Posted By don compton

At 70, I have ridden with several bike clubs...

At 70, I have ridden with several bike clubs since 1984. In the beginning I was taught certain rules for riding with a group. I don't need to go into the specifics. The club that I used to ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Starting over at 70

I just advanced to 15 miles. I hit 20mph in 3 short stretches. I cruised the rest of the time 14-16 mph. I sure feels good to be back on the bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-22, 10:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Domane

I also have a Trek Domane. I was a hardcore steel guy, but I bought the Domane in Dec '17 before the Covid crap. Ultegra equipped. I was a hardcore steel, Campy before. I wish I had bought a Domane...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By don compton

steel

I have owned a lot of bikes. Bianchis, Colnagos,Merkx, Hampsten custom, 3 Steve Rexes, and many more. I could see a custom steel gravel bike.My current ride is a 5 yo Trek Domane and it's tough to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By don compton

At 70yo, I love the look those old steel bikes(...

At 70yo, I love the look those old steel bikes( especially lugged)👍🏻🍺
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

That's what I did in the past. But it seems like...

That's what I did in the past. But it seems like that 80 is the new 90.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

Thanks for all the responses.

Thanks for all the responses.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By don compton

I am 70. I started riding with a club in1984 and...

I am 70. I started riding with a club in1984 and rode 7000+/- miles thru 2016. I broke my leg in 2017(unrelated to cycling). Six months later I was riding again, but gradually lost interest. Well,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

70y0

Thanks for your reply. I rode an easy 8.8 flat easy miles Thursday and Friday. The only thing that hurts is my ass. But, I get what you're saying. Thank you
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,615
Posted By don compton

70 yo and starting over

I am 70yo (71 in November). I have been an avid cyclist since 1984 ( 7000+ miles per year). In 2017 I had a pretty severe leg injury but have recovered , but I haven't ridden much in the last five...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By don compton

Thank you.I was hoping someone with the Trek seat...

Thank you.I was hoping someone with the Trek seat mast on their bike would respond.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By don compton

seat slides rearward on Trek Domane '19 model

I have a '19 Trek Domane that I love to ride. I have one little problem: the saddle slides rearward on rides. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,163
Posted By don compton

I had one of these(SLX frame) in the '80's with...

I had one of these(SLX frame) in the '80's with Dura Ace 7sp. My frame was painted in the red, white, and blue scheme. It was a wonderful bike. I am referring to the green, white, and red Battaglin.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By don compton

Brooks problems

Have any of you switched from a B-17 to a Berthoud saddle?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By don compton

Brooks B-17 problems

I rode B-17s for years, but they developed humps from the stretching of the leather. Have any of you experienced the same problem and moved on to an Imperial with success?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,959
Posted By don compton

Supercorsa

I have owned two different Superleggerras and neither had chromed lugs on the head tube. Both were from the early 1980's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,199
Posted By don compton

That bike is located in Lodi,ca. and was restored...

That bike is located in Lodi,ca. and was restored by Jon Talierco.He has a bike shop in lodi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,598
Posted By don compton

Thank you for showing us this beautiful bike from...

Thank you for showing us this beautiful bike from a different era.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 40,345
Posted By don compton

I just happen to own a Roadeo and after so many...

I just happen to own a Roadeo and after so many bikes( ti, alu, and carbon ), being a 60yo club rider and a few centuries, the Roadeo was the bike I was lusting after and it is my favorite bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 46,897
Posted By don compton

I just had to mention some facts. I am not a...

I just had to mention some facts. I am not a "retro fanatic". My Roadeo is equiped with Campy 10sp, Shimano brakes and headset, Nitto bars, stem, and bottle cages. My wheelset consist of Campy silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 46,897
Posted By don compton

modern steel

You can always buy a used bike cheaper that new. But in today's world of high end bicycle prices, Rivs are priced pretty well. I just like the steel ride and Grant's bike geo is just perfect for me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 46,897
Posted By don compton

My Roadeo. I am a steel lover. I had a...

My Roadeo. I am a steel lover. I had a specialized Roubaix and after awhile it just didn't work for me. I had owned a Rambouillet and sold it. Well, after a few mistakes, I went back to Grant and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By don compton

In the middle of that picture is a "Superleggera"...

In the middle of that picture is a "Superleggera" SLX with aero components and pantographed Campy parts. I owned one of those (59cm.) in the middle eighties. I sold the frameset to a friend who still...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-30-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,060
Posted By don compton

In the friction days, that Chorus was the most...

In the friction days, that Chorus was the most amazing derailleur. Its heavy. But you can adjust the angle of the parallelogram to accommodate different ranges of freewheels.
Don C.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By don compton

I ride steel lugged bikes. This has nothing to do...

I ride steel lugged bikes. This has nothing to do about modern bikes. Just a disclaimer. Specialized is a great thing for the cycling pubic. We look at the racing bikes( tarmac and roubaix), but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By don compton

refinishing old cranks

I have a used set of old Shimano XT cranks that will allow me to use a 46-30 chainring combo. I will use them on an older rando frame. Are there companies in Northern Ca. that could lightly refinish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,106
Posted By don compton

I stand corrected after seeing the second group...

I stand corrected after seeing the second group of pictures. Sorry!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,106
Posted By don compton

Its not the right bb. The correct bb would have a...

Its not the right bb. The correct bb would have a lock ring on the non-driveside. The bb is a later vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,029
Posted By don compton

i own an extremely rusty late '80's lotto. the...

i own an extremely rusty late '80's lotto. the fork crown is the same, but the dropouts are not. that bike is a mixture of "whatever".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,585
Posted By don compton

i never raced . i entered the cycling world in...

i never raced . i entered the cycling world in 1984 after watching a. grewal winning the olympic road race. i was a golfer,runner with lots of back problems and started to ride a bike. i was always a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,441
Posted By don compton

wow, that's an incredible bike. i wish it were a...

wow, that's an incredible bike. i wish it were a little larger.
don c.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,353
Posted By don compton

i owned one of those. i bought it from colorado...

i owned one of those. i bought it from colorado cyclist. it was a great bike. it took me forever to run the brake cable through the toptube.
don c.
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