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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 977
Posted By bruce19

I'm an optimist so I'm telling myself that I...

I'm an optimist so I'm telling myself that I won't become fragile with age.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 977
Posted By bruce19

From all that I've read/youtubed it seems like...

From all that I've read/youtubed it seems like there is accurate information, although limited, on these types of sites. And, it does seem consistent with my personal experience.Another example is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

Does a cross bike interest you?

Does a cross bike interest you?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 977
Posted By bruce19

That all depends. If I need surgery I'm gonna go...

That all depends. If I need surgery I'm gonna go with a medical opinion rather than BF wisdom. .
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 977
Posted By bruce19

I have a weird issue. According to my "Traits" on...

I have a weird issue. According to my "Traits" on Ancestry.com, I have the muscle composition of an "elite power lifter." This strikes me as ironic because if there's anything I don't like it's power...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 664
Posted By bruce19

This is a timely topic for me. For a little...

This is a timely topic for me. For a little background.... when playing college football back in the late '60's I was 5' 10 12" and weighed 180-190 lbs depending on the amount of resistance training...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 983
Posted By bruce19

My town is a farming community. We have one...

My town is a farming community. We have one blinking light at the Town Hall. When I'm riding nearby and there are red lights I will assess the situation and make a decision. For example, if I come to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 916
Posted By bruce19

I bought a Garmin Varia (non-camera type) and...

I bought a Garmin Varia (non-camera type) and have used it for about 1 1/2 seasons. (We have seasons in New England). I think it's a game changer. I would rather ride without a helmet than without my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,410
Posted By bruce19

There doeesn't seem to be an excess of segments...

There doeesn't seem to be an excess of segments where I live.My favorite is a 1 mile relatively flat segment that I did at 25 mph when I was 74. That was 4 yrs ago and I'm not close anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

Stickers? I don't know what they are. If he has...

Stickers? I don't know what they are. If he has them I'll mail some to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

Just got off the phone with him. He and another...

Just got off the phone with him. He and another cycling buddy are coming over this weekend for one of our bourbon nights.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,560
Posted By bruce19

Maybe a Canyon? My wife has an Ultimate and I...

Maybe a Canyon? My wife has an Ultimate and I have an Aeroad and we love them.

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/endurance-bikes/endurace/cf/#section-product-grid
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,214
Posted By bruce19

That's a good point. In my youth I was the guy...

That's a good point. In my youth I was the guy who could steal home. Ask me to run more than 1/4 mi? Not happening.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,214
Posted By bruce19

That was enjoyable. Thanks. I wonder what the...

That was enjoyable. Thanks. I wonder what the effect of body profile and wind resistance is in the "real world" tests. I have that sprinter/track body and in a headwind that works against me for sure.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-07-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,872
Posted By bruce19

Back in the day this is what the pros did because...

Back in the day this is what the pros did because the smaller the frame the lighter the weight.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-07-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 381
Posted By bruce19

I've been cycling for about 45 yrs. So, when I...

I've been cycling for about 45 yrs. So, when I started it was before sloping TTs. I used the LeMond-Guimard method which is to measure your inseam in CM and multiply it by .665. This puts me in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By bruce19

The only thing I can add is that my wife has a...

The only thing I can add is that my wife has a Canyon Ultimate and I have a Canyon Aeroad and we both love them. Possibly the best bikes we've ever owned. FWIW I have 6 bikes and she has 3 at this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,469
Posted By bruce19

I have this:...

I have this: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/lizard-skins-micro-cache-saddle-bag?skid=LZS000L-JETBK

It works well and is really small
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

Understood but in my case it's not about...

Understood but in my case it's not about specializing. It's more about what I'm built and able to do well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,303
Posted By bruce19

These days my 4 bikes are a steel GURU Sidero,...

These days my 4 bikes are a steel GURU Sidero, GURU Photon, CAAD 12, and Canyon Aeroad. The actual cost of them was $8600.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

I also spent a lot of time at Scott's. I think it...

I also spent a lot of time at Scott's. I think it was about 10 yrs ago that Scott was diagnosed with cancer. He hung in there but eventually sold the shop. Then last year he died. Very sad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,410
Posted By bruce19

Improving with age is awesome.

Improving with age is awesome.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,643
Posted By bruce19

This.

This.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By bruce19

I have been a paid subscriber for a couple years....

I have been a paid subscriber for a couple years. My info is still all there but none of the folks I was following show up. I went to one of them and it says I'm following her but no data anywhere.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By bruce19

I actually have an account there. I'll have to...

I actually have an account there. I'll have to spend some time there. It doesn't seem to have the data I look for but it could just be my inexperience with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,324
Posted By bruce19

To me sizing is the most important factor....

To me sizing is the most important factor. Having said that, we generally fit a range of sizes. In my case between 54-56 works just fine. I have bought a couple bikes from the Pro's Closet. I feeel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

I've never raced. One of my childhood friends,...

I've never raced. One of my childhood friends, Alan Grieco, was a sprint cyclist on the '64 Olympic team but that's the closest I ever got to cycling. I was a football/baseball guy. Went to college...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By bruce19

STRAVA is making me crazy

I've been using STRAVA for years and I like it. But, I didn't upload data for about 6 months. Now when I go on I get a blank page except for a couple headers. If I click on My Activities I get all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,214
Posted By bruce19

From all the GCN and other "scientific" studies...

From all the GCN and other "scientific" studies I've seen, my conclusion is that it matters in terms of time up a given climb. But, much depends on who you are. And, for most of us, not much at all....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

How do you know Ron? We've been friends for years...

How do you know Ron? We've been friends for years and he usually comes over to my house at least once a month for bourbon night. In fact, he was here with Fran last Saturday to celebrate his birthday...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

You're speaking to my college football career.

You're speaking to my college football career.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,124
Posted By bruce19

What's your cyclist identity?

The other day I was talking to a friend who has been involved in cycling his whole life..He raced locally, was a mechanic, owned an LBS, and worked as a rep for for various cycling entities. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By bruce19

I have a CAAD 12 w/105. I swapped out the Aksium...

I have a CAAD 12 w/105. I swapped out the Aksium clinchers for Mavice Ksyrium Elite USTs. I've done nothing else and my bike is sub 18 lbs. I think 17 lb 14 oz to be exact. I have 5 road bikes with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,410
Posted By bruce19

I check my stats by age a lot. I'm usually first...

I check my stats by age a lot. I'm usually first or second in every segment. Then again, I'm in the 75+ category and there are very few of us. So, not all that impressive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

I will only bother you if right & wrong matter....

I will only bother you if right & wrong matter. If you have some integrity..No worries..You're safe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

Then let's just capitulate? When I know that...

Then let's just capitulate? When I know that someone is damaging us I don't support them. You can try to do what you can do or you can give up. And, since this is a bicycle forum I addressed this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

You can tell me that I was inarticulate or that...

You can tell me that I was inarticulate or that you don't think I made my point. Fair enough. But you CAN'T tell me what my intent was. Now I'm going to go have a burger with bacon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

I know what my intent was Interpret it as you...

I know what my intent was Interpret it as you will.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,797
Posted By bruce19

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs...

I switched to a Garmin light/radar about 2 yrs ago. I'd rather ride without a helmet than without my Garmin radar.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,797
Posted By bruce19

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF...

Without a doubt being a motorcyclist and MSF Instructor has made me a better driver and cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,498
Posted By bruce19

I've had good luck with Tiffosi, Oakley and...

I've had good luck with Tiffosi, Oakley and others. Strangely I've taken to riding with my Maui Jim sport glasses and really like them. I think it's because the are so light.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,932
Posted By bruce19

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've...

I've been riding since around 1983 and I've probably averaged 3-4 flats a season. A wild ass guess of course. About 5 yrs ago I converted a rear wheel on a road bike to tubeless. I was skeptical but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

My OP wasn't meant to be about Lance Armstrong...

My OP wasn't meant to be about Lance Armstrong per se but for a timeline of his career, including doping, this is informative:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

After all the reasonable discussion by the BF...

After all the reasonable discussion by the BF members here, this is your take away?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

I actually don't have some vendetta wish towards...

I actually don't have some vendetta wish towards Lance because of his cheating. He cheated. He got caught. He was held accountable. I do though despise his actions of reprisal toward people like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

My comment was to the effect that I never plan to...

My comment was to the effect that I never plan to buy a bike. I always think I have too many. Then I end up buying another. So, really, who knows?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

Nope. They are the ones I already own. I'm not...

Nope. They are the ones I already own. I'm not considering buying any more. Although, I've said that before. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

Other than the adolescent "twisted Knickers"...

Other than the adolescent "twisted Knickers" comment, I agree with you. As for my bikes....a GURU Photon, GURU Sidero, Cannondale CAAD 12, and a Canyon Aeroad. Oh, and a Colnago World Cup CX.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

FWIW the USPS sued Armstrong and he settled by...

FWIW the USPS sued Armstrong and he settled by paying $5 million. So, kudos to USPS. and, when his fraud was obvious, Nike publicly killed their deal with him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,496
Posted By bruce19

Just to clarify......my objection is to what TREK...

Just to clarify......my objection is to what TREK did after they knew or should have known that LA was a fraud. Rather than pursue evidence or at least consider it, they made a corporate decision to...
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