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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,381
Posted By Spoke

Need Special Pedals

Need some help. Due to a pinched nerve I have lost 2/3 of my strength in my left calf muscle. This has affected my ability to ride my road bike with typical road cycling shoes with cleats under the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,963
Posted By Spoke

Well, the plastic hub cover or cap did just pry...

Well, the plastic hub cover or cap did just pry off, but not without some effort. The existing (flat) spokes are round, no flat portion, at the head end. So they needed to be installed from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-18, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,963
Posted By Spoke

Okay, I tried that. I entered my wheel model...

Okay, I tried that. I entered my wheel model number and received “Ksyrium Equipe S (Documentation not available). Still need to know how to remove the hub cover of a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,963
Posted By Spoke

Broken Spoke on a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S Wheel

I do have one questions for which I have not been able to find an answer. How do you remove the hub cover of a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S front wheel? I have a broken spoke on the front wheel and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Spoke

Cycling on the Circuit of the Americas F1 Track

Living just outside of Austin, TX, I took advantage of a special 10 week program of open cycling on the Circuit of the Americas F1 track in Austin, TX. I’ll let the video speak for itself, but it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,965
Posted By Spoke

Oh, you can ride in the cold and snow. ...

Oh, you can ride in the cold and snow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K664a6dySlQ

And since I just hit 65, I guess people can now call me old. I've been called worst. ;-)

Ride On!
-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-16, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By Spoke

Well, I got the Fly6 “just in case”, just in case...

Well, I got the Fly6 “just in case”, just in case someone does something stupid behind me while I am out riding. So far the only stupid thing I’ve got video of has been dogs chasing me. It is like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By Spoke

My Cannondale R700 is a 2002 USA edition. ...

My Cannondale R700 is a 2002 USA edition. Cannondale provided bicycles and cycling apparel to the New York City Fire Department's "Thank You America" bike tour. The special edition R700s the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By Spoke

Winter Riding in Texas

This was the view from my Fly6 on my afternoon ride a few days ago. Love winter in Texas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0KILsb5jTM

Ride On!
-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By Spoke

Well, at long last, I finally edited the video...

Well, at long last, I finally edited the video from my ride at the Indiana Tour de Cure on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this summer. Enjoy. Please overlook the fingerprint on the lens near the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,086
Posted By Spoke

Her? On a bike?

Does your spouse ride with you? No. I have not seen her on a bike since our college days (Oh, those were the dazes). I would like her to ride, I want her to ride, but I get the feeling that the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By Spoke

Hey Richard, it was great to meet both you and...

Hey Richard, it was great to meet both you and 10wheels. Congratulations on the century! I’m a Hoosier, born and raised in Indianapolis, but left in 1971 for Colorado and Texas. The Indiana TdC...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By Spoke

A great day on the IMS track!

It rained almost every day leading up to the Indiana Tour de Cure on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But on ride day it was as good as it gets; overcast, cool and dry, perfect for cycling. I did...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By Spoke

Cycling on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track

Calling all 50 Plusers planning to ride in the Indiana Tour de Cure Saturday, June 20th. Let’s plan to get together at the start of the ride for a group picture. If you have a 50 Plus jersey, wear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-15, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
Posted By Spoke

I want to die in my sleep, just like my...

I want to die in my sleep, just like my grandfather, not screaming like the folks in his car. ;-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,879
Posted By Spoke

And here is another diagram: ...

And here is another diagram:

http://bikebarn.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/bike-diagram.png

Ride On!
-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,382
Posted By Spoke

"On the road again, I can't wait to get on the...

"On the road again, I can't wait to get on the road again!" -Willie :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,798
Posted By Spoke

Small Shimano Shift Lever Occasionally Not Working

I have Shimano Ultegra ST-6703 shifters on my bike. The smaller shift lever that moves the chain to a smaller sprocket or chainring occasionally will not “engage” and not move the cable, thus the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,741
Posted By Spoke

DG, welcome back. I second getting a fitting. ...

DG, welcome back. I second getting a fitting. That is important for the knees! Try my tried and true two step return to cycling program: Step 1: Ride. Step 2: repeat. Enjoy!

Ride On!
-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,334
Posted By Spoke

There are several good videos on YouTube.com that...

There are several good videos on YouTube.com that show how to remove and mount a wheel with quick release skewers.

Ride On!
-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

An Update

Okay, it’s now March and the Indy TdC is about three and one half months away. So far four Fifty Plusers have raised their hand and said they will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,422
Posted By Spoke

Good for you! Take it one step at a time as you...

Good for you! Take it one step at a time as you feel you are able. The two major causes of hitting the deck are crossing the wheel in front of you and road debris. If you took tumbling in grade...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,766
Posted By Spoke

Q:What was the #1...

Q:What was the #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) song the day you were born?
A: I have no idea, Mom didn't have the radio on the day I was born. But according...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Spoke

Yeah, it is a short video, but it gets the point...

Yeah, it is a short video, but it gets the point across. The original video is several minutes long, but except for getting on and off the bike, it is pretty much the same as the short video. Plus...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-15, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Spoke

Rollin' on the back porch!

Too windy (and a bit cold) to take it out on the road today, so I rolled on the rollers on the back porch for a few miles today. And I do mean just a few miles. I can go for hours without stopping...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-17-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By Spoke

Fat Tire Snow Biking - Video

When you get the chance, try riding the Fat Bike on snow. It's a blast. The ease or difficulty riding in snow depends on the moisture content of the snow and whether it is packed or not. I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-15, 10:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

Only makes sense for a race track ride. But for...

Only makes sense for a race track ride. But for a ride that starts on the track, then goes out on the road and then comes back onto the track, it requires you to shift gears mentally regard passing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

Well, I hope they do not close the track too...

Well, I hope they do not close the track too early. :cry: The web site includes a variation of the 100-mile route as follows: "Finish the 75-Kilometer road route and finish the remaining mileage on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

This will be my first race track ride, so the...

This will be my first race track ride, so the faster cyclists passing on the right makes sense. Now for going for a century (100 miles), I'll have to give that some thought. With a mind numbing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

Interesting. Out on the road you pass on the...

Interesting. Out on the road you pass on the left (saying "On your left") and then on the track you pass on the right (saying "On your right")? Since I am thinking of doing the 75K (46 mile) ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

Downtube42, Are you going to be riding in this...

Downtube42, Are you going to be riding in this years Indy TdC?

-Spoke
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-15, 05:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,188
Posted By Spoke

While I like a few rolling hills in the early...

While I like a few rolling hills in the early stages of a ride, I really like a gentle downhill slope with the wind at my back for the latter stages. Hey, I'm just trying to be honest. ;-)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

To 10 Wheels, 1Loosemoose and anyone else...

To 10 Wheels, 1Loosemoose and anyone else interested: Thanks for the replies so far. I haven’t been back to Indy in years. I moved with my parents to Colorado after two years at Vincennes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By Spoke

Where, might I ask, did you have the action...

Where, might I ask, did you have the action camera mounted?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-15, 10:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,662
Posted By Spoke

Going to take a turn or two on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track

This may sound crazy, but stay with me. I’m a Hoosier, born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. But I now live in Central Texas (where I get to ride darn near all year long). I haven’t been back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,754
Posted By Spoke

I just got back from two weeks in Colorado. I...

I just got back from two weeks in Colorado. I did both Alpine (downhill) and Nordic (cross-country) skiing. Being a Hoosier living in Texas, I have to get myself up north once a year to get my snow...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By Spoke

Efneo’s 3-gear front gearbox

The Efneo’s 3-gear front gearbox is a interesting alternative to the standard multi-chainring front derailleur crank. Is there a chance this will come to market, and if so, will it sell? I guess it...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-29-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,372
Posted By Spoke

That was my first ride on a fat bike, so I really...

That was my first ride on a fat bike, so I really can’t say. They used a snowmobile pulling a roller to make about a 4’ wide path. But the Colorado powder doesn't pack very well. If you gave it...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-28-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,372
Posted By Spoke

Fat Tire Snow Biking - Video

Re-posted by request of Jseis.

My usual ride in central Texas is a road bike on asphalt. But while up here vacationing in Colorado I couldn't resist giving fat tire snow biking a go at the Nordic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By Spoke

Fat Tire Snow Biking - Video

My usual ride in central Texas is a road bike on asphalt. But while up here vacationing in Colorado I couldn't resist giving fat tire snow biking a go at the Nordic Center of Snow Mountain Ranch,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-15, 11:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Spoke

I have a Kontact saddle on all three of my road...

I have a Kontact saddle on all three of my road bikes. The trick to be comfortable is to stay properly situated on the saddle. Your sit bones need to be on the wide back portion of the saddle. If...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,143
Posted By Spoke

There are several local charity rides I do each...

There are several local charity rides I do each year, but for the out-of-town rides I've got two planned.

In June I plan to return to my hometown of Indianapolis and ride in the Indiana Tour de...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,635
Posted By Spoke

Since I live in central Texas, I can recommend...

Since I live in central Texas, I can recommend the riding and fishing in the greater Austin area. With the farmland to the east and the hill country to the west and with plenty of lakes and streams,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,642
Posted By Spoke

Vacation in Colorado

While in Colorado this summer, I hiked, I fly fished and I rode. ;-)

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By Spoke

Rollin Rollin Rollin

I’m thinking about getting a set of rollers to improve my form and for when the weather is just not appropriate for riding outdoors. I was looking at the Kreitler alloy roller system (3.0 in drum...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,112
Posted By Spoke

A few observations

No gold plated peddles or bottle cages. The rear derailleur cable housing is not properly seated in the chainstay stop. Did you notice that the cable-end crimp caps are gold plated but the tire valve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,263
Posted By Spoke

My go to floor pump is the Lezyne Alloy Floor...

My go to floor pump is the Lezyne Alloy Floor Drive.

Lezyne Alloy Floor Drive Pump (http://www.rei.com/product/831733/lezyne-alloy-floor-drive-pump)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-14, 09:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,112
Posted By Spoke

Spotted: $400,000 24K gold plated road bike.

What do you get for the cyclist who has everything? (And we really mean everything.) How about a gold plated bike. Just in time for Christmas! I've seen gold chains before, but not cassettes,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spoke

No fenders => no fender struts => nothing to clip...

No fenders => no fender struts => nothing to clip the card to. :-(
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spoke

Thanks. Just bought two, got the 20% discount...

Thanks. Just bought two, got the 20% discount and free shipping. ;-)
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