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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By shed

Thank you for all your help. I get the Unicorn...

Thank you for all your help. I get the Unicorn aspect of my ask. I guess my head was at the Aventon Soltera II has most of what I want, and I'd happily pay an extra grand for more range and/or specs...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By shed

Thanks. Yeah I looked at the Speciaized turbo...

Thanks. Yeah I looked at the Speciaized turbo vada, and you're right - everything I need apart from the throttle.

I have to say I just really liked the throttle on the times I've used an ebike,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By shed

Lightweight e-bike hybrid with Throttle

Budget: ~$2K (but will go to $3K if it's perfect).
Use: Mainly recreational and tooling around (motsly paved, maybe some light gravel), but other uses like shopping/commute is possible
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By shed

Ended up buying the Conti GP 4 Seasons, so will...

Ended up buying the Conti GP 4 Seasons, so will lett you all know in a year's time how itt went.

Thanks All.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By shed

Thank you all. Advice much appreciated. I think...

Thank you all. Advice much appreciated. I think the ride better advice is also well taken by me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By shed

New Tire Reccomendation - Casual Road Biker - Domane SL5

Context:

Bike: Trek Domane SL5 since April 2020
Me: I'm 50+, 210lb
Rides: Casual Weekend 15-30miles once or twice a week, 85% road/pavied patth, 15% gravel/tow path type patths, very unagressive...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By shed

Largish saddle bag recs?

Looking for something that will hold a jacket and a small lock.

Don't need to carry any tools since my Trek Domane has room for inner tube, CO2 and tools in the down tube.

Any recs appreciated....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,549
Posted By shed

Long sleeve shirt for 45F to 65F cycling

I live in the Bay Area, and my preferred cycling temperature is about 75F, but I want to do a bit more this winter.

Looking for a long sleeve shirt that provides some level of warmth and wind...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,940
Posted By shed

So a follow up to this post. Last Saturday, I...

So a follow up to this post. Last Saturday, I deliberately rode the exact same route. Same breakfast, but I downed 16 oz of water before; and had 50/50 water/gatorade. It was about 5 degrees lower...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,796
Posted By shed

Domane SL5 Frame Compartment

How do you get the inner tube, 2 tire levers, 2 CO2 containers, valve adapter and small trek tool into it?

I have the bottanger roll up thing but can't make the inner tube work in that; it's just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,345
Posted By shed

Interesting the 25-32 Conti's I just purchased...

Interesting the 25-32 Conti's I just purchased most definitely do.

I got a CO2 inflator for if I have a puncture, and I did a practice with a gas cylinder and no matter how tight I did it up, it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,940
Posted By shed

Really really appreciate the advice here. ...

Really really appreciate the advice here.

Had only one beer the night before, and I'd only had a couple of cups of coffee in the morning, but didn't drink anything before the ride.

I don't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-20, 12:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,940
Posted By shed

Hit a wall (not a real one) cycling today - what happened?

At about 2 hours today, I hit a complete wall cycling. Could barely go more than a mile slowly without needing to stop for 5mins, with my chest hurting and my heart pounding. Last 4 miles took 40mins...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,163
Posted By shed

So have started to ride with padded bike shops...

So have started to ride with padded bike shops and that's helped. Spoke to my LBS and they suggested a wider saddle given my larger size and big bum might help.thoughts?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,025
Posted By shed

2021 ds

Was looking for a ds2 for my kid, since it works so well for other family members, but my LBS says November for when 2021s come in.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,054
Posted By shed

So for the time being I'm not doing clips....

So for the time being I'm not doing clips. Primary reasons: i) A lot of the rides I do here are start stop ii) The story of people having at least one fall scare me, particularly since I had a broken...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-20, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By shed

Smaller inner tube than recommended?

My bike shop sold me 700*20/28c Specialized inner Tubes for my 700*32 Trek SL5 Domane, and I got another flat first time out.

I checked tires, and wheels, nothing broken or sticking out.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,163
Posted By shed

BTW - several of you have mentioned that padded...

BTW - several of you have mentioned that padded saddles are not good for long runs. What happens?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,163
Posted By shed

Firstly thanks for all the responses. ...

Firstly thanks for all the responses.

Definitely know it's a personal thing, but it's not clear to me what I even need to ask for or if you can go and try and bunch of saddles.

Also on bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,677
Posted By shed

There's been a couple of times in my life, when...

There's been a couple of times in my life, when I've not cycled for a few years, and then when I get on a bike, I'm like a kid, and just delighting in how much I love it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,163
Posted By shed

Saddle Recommendation for Road Bike?

Just got a Domane SL5., and am loving it apart from the stock saddle which is leaving me sore. Engine could do with an upgrade too :)

About me, 50, 5,8, 220lbs, unfit (but trying to get better),...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,054
Posted By shed

So this is my fear. I had broken wrist falling...

So this is my fear. I had broken wrist falling off a bike 3 years ago, when it was close to stationary (yes, I just put my hand out to break the fall...), and it still hurts 3 years later.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,025
Posted By shed

I take my DS3 on fire trails and dirt trails all...

I take my DS3 on fire trails and dirt trails all the time, and even the odd single track. I don't think it's one of those bikes you do some big technical root where you're flying round corners and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,054
Posted By shed

Clip in shoes for noob

So I just got a Domane SL5 (used to do my cycling on a DS3), and I added pedals that have a clip in one side and flat the other.

Want to dip my feet (literally) into doing clips (have only ever...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,025
Posted By shed

Have a 2019 DS3 and really love it. Looking to...

Have a 2019 DS3 and really love it. Looking to get a DS2 for my son, but all out here in my LBS. Anyone know when the 2021s will be coming or are they delayed?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-20, 12:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,942
Posted By shed

I bought a Giro Register MIPS - top rated by CR,...

I bought a Giro Register MIPS - top rated by CR, seemed quite light, and MIPS (which seems to be a good idea). Tried it this weekend and loved compared to my clunky Berll.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,942
Posted By shed

OK, ty folks, clearly cap is the way to go. Might...

OK, ty folks, clearly cap is the way to go. Might try a couple of your recs and see which one I like best.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,942
Posted By shed

Helmet for Mostly Bald Person

So looking to buy new helmet. I currently have a Bell that completely covers - no air holes, and I get pretty sweaty. Mostly rides in the 15-40 mile range. I'm not an age where I'm doing anything...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,587
Posted By shed

Wow, thank you for such a detailed reply: 1)...

Wow, thank you for such a detailed reply:

1) Weight is 220lb; all your points on fitness and training are completely legit; I'm definitely also doing it because I enjoy cycling.
2) Disc Brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By shed

1. I'd like to go a little faster 2. My fave...

1. I'd like to go a little faster
2. My fave LBS focuses on Specialized and Trek, so would prefer those
3. Definitely want to test drive - just want to get a feeling
4. 220lb
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,587
Posted By shed

Road Bike for about to turn unfit 50 year old?

Requirements:
1) Good for 20-60 mile casual road rides (up to rolling hills, probably not mountainous)
2) Step change in performance from my Hybrid Trek DS3
3) Comfortable
4) Disc Brakes
5) Can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By shed

Comfortable Road Bike Reccomendations

Requirements:
1) Good for 20-60 mile casual road rides (up to rolling hills, probably not mountainous)
2) Step change in performance from my Hybrid Trek DS3
3) Comfortable
4) Disc Brakes
5) Can...
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