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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,885
Posted By graemesmith

North of 60 years 1. What type of bikes do...

North of 60 years

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

Older Giant Defy Advanced - customized with ZIPP carbon wheelset and early generation Di2 10 speed groupset.

2. Do you take any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-16, 02:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,376
Posted By graemesmith

Do Schrader valves even come in 60mm and 80mm...

Do Schrader valves even come in 60mm and 80mm lengths for deep rims?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 32,118
Posted By graemesmith

I'm 56 and 190 lbs Giant Defy Advanced III -...

I'm 56 and 190 lbs

Giant Defy Advanced III - Carbon Road Bike - heavily customized down to 17.4lb Cadence 80 - Heart Rate 140 21mph average

Giant Expressway II - Customized with giant chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-16, 10:15 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,005
Posted By graemesmith

....and then....

2016 - Giant Expressway II folder to go in the airplane. I've seen this frame under a number of badges with different accessories. "Out the box" it does as a get about the airport and local town...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,005
Posted By graemesmith

Two years in the making...

2015 Giant Defy Advanced 3 Carbon/Kevlar frame and Carbon forks. "D" Carbon seat post
iParaAiluRy all carbon fiber 3K saddle
3T Integra LTD Stem, 130mm with Garmin Edge integrated mount
FSA SL-K...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-16, 06:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,291
Posted By graemesmith

My reason for riding is cardio exercise. ...

My reason for riding is cardio exercise. Spinning at the gym doesn't do it for me - out on the road for the view and variety does. Rollers with the garage door open if I really can't get out.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,255
Posted By graemesmith

That was to fly a Supermarine Spitfire. And no -...

That was to fly a Supermarine Spitfire. And no - no way would I WANT to do the T/O and Landing with no time in it. But I did get to fly Acro in it. My controls. Did the same with a Mustang the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,255
Posted By graemesmith

In order to make weight to fly a WWII fighter...

In order to make weight to fly a WWII fighter last fall at short notice I:

Went to a 1,000 calorie a day deficit
Started jogging 5k a day.

I'm 5' 11" and in June weighed 215lb
By September I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-15, 06:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,247
Posted By graemesmith

From a born Scot..... Nothing is worn. It...

From a born Scot.....

Nothing is worn. It is all in perfect working order.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27,139
Views: 3,132,420
Posted By graemesmith

I have a cold. It is cold. I haven't been out...

I have a cold. It is cold. I haven't been out for three days. Had to go. Eugh....... 1.5 mph off my pace.

10.10 mi Distance 17.6 mph Avg Speed 407 Calories 34:25 Time 174 ft...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By graemesmith

This Xmas and for family reasons I unexpectedly...

This Xmas and for family reasons I unexpectedly find myself back in Glasgow in Scotland for the first time in 30 years. With my bike in the USA I'm stuck for my morning ride so I set out to persuade...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-23-14, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By graemesmith

Presence or Awareness button. Degrades the noise...

Presence or Awareness button. Degrades the noise cancelling so you can hear things but still get some cancelling.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-14, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By graemesmith

As long as I left him on the old steel Trek junk...

As long as I left him on the old steel Trek junk crossover with rubber pedals and no clips - I could JUST keep him behind me..... :)
Actually we had a great time. Computers, Rubik's Cube...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,011
Posted By graemesmith

Come out on one of our Group Rides at night here...

Come out on one of our Group Rides at night here in Newport, RI. Lights mandatory. The pack looks like a UFO as we sweep around the bends!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By graemesmith

Yurbuds - junk - the Bluetooth sound quality is...

Yurbuds - junk - the Bluetooth sound quality is poor and the claimed "stay in ear" buds are more like wearing the pepper pot Lt Uhuru wore in Star Trek.

I ended up with the Bose noise cancelling...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By graemesmith

Talking You KNOW you want one of these.......

10 years ago a 4 year old nephew visited me in the USA (he is from Scotland). We visited the Boston Children's Museum and there was a scientific display involving a cone which you ran golf balls...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-22-14, 11:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,952
Posted By graemesmith

In addition to the unlit riders - I can't believe...

In addition to the unlit riders - I can't believe the number of riders I barely see when they are in their all black spandex suits. Look like complete candidates for Darwin Awards. So it is eye...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 778,469
Posted By graemesmith

Bottle of White Lightning - Wet Ride........

Bottle of White Lightning - Wet Ride........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,885
Posted By graemesmith

I am 54 and just got back into riding. Reason to...

I am 54 and just got back into riding. Reason to get back into it was to maintain new weight / fitness after having to lose 30lb in 6 weeks to take part in a chance of a once in a lifetime activity....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27,139
Views: 3,132,420
Posted By graemesmith

Sun, Dec 21, 2014 9:32 AM Time - 42:38 ...

Sun, Dec 21, 2014 9:32 AM Time - 42:38
Distance - 13.66 Elevation Gain - 151
Avg Speed(Avg Pace) - 19.2 Max Speed(Best Pace) - 27.6
Avg HR - 150 Max HR - 160 Calories - 505
Total...
Forum: Introductions
12-21-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By graemesmith

MAMIL in RI

Middle Aged Man in Lycra in Rhode Island. Back into Road Biking for the first time in 30 years. Principally to stay fit to pass medicals to keep my pilot license (fly for fun) in good shape. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,005
Posted By graemesmith

Back into riding for the first time in 30 years...

Back into riding for the first time in 30 years to keep fit in my MAMIL age. Lots of local scenic 10 / 15 / 25 / 45 mile loops available on this relatively flat island I live on.

Local bike shop...
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