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Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,432
Posted By classic carl

Did you ever finish this build? I had my '02...

Did you ever finish this build?
I had my '02 Quantum rebuilt this past spring. Those cable inserts were one of the first things I asked about before ordering parts. My mechanic friend said that he'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By classic carl

The new Altamonts are 26mm wide. No way they'd...

The new Altamonts are 26mm wide. No way they'd fit between my Klein chainstays. The Fulcrum Racing Zero 2WF looks like the best fit for me at 22.5 mm wide. They are about $1k/pair as opposed to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By classic carl

I just had my 2002 Klein Quantum rebuilt. Whisky...

I just had my 2002 Klein Quantum rebuilt. Whisky carbon seatpost and Fizik Arione Classic saddle were added last year. Used Bontrager RXL wheels were added the previous year when I went tubeless....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,684
Posted By classic carl

Trek has been using this SLR designation for over...

Trek has been using this SLR designation for over 20 years.
In Trek speak, it means "Super Lite Race". This is from my 2000 Trek 8000 hardtail. SL means "Super Light".

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

My Quantum just got a rebuild. New stem and flat...

My Quantum just got a rebuild. New stem and flat top shallow drop bar, and new 105 R7000 component group. I added a carbon seatpost and a new saddle last year. Only the frame, fork, headset, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By classic carl

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I...

My first ride of 2023 didn't go as planned. I developed a cut sidewall on my rear (tubeless) tire after only 13 miles on New Year's Day. Fortunately, It was a slow leak and I was only .7 miles from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,799
Posted By classic carl

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193...

I totaled 6,330 miles on my bikes for 2022 on 193 rides, compared to last years total of 5,343 miles on 189 rides. All outdoor, and over 95% of those were road bike miles in 2022. My goal for 2021...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,469
Posted By classic carl

I ride 4 months in Florida and the rest in PA. I...

I ride 4 months in Florida and the rest in PA. I see more of them where I ride in Florida on the road. Last winter, I hit one with both wheels of my Klein road bike. I was probably doing 16-18 mph...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,743
Posted By classic carl

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My 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 with Aeolus Pro 37 wheels at Lake...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

I was thinking about the carbon seatpost too. I...

I was thinking about the carbon seatpost too. I want to ride it with the new wheels first though. I bought a carbon seatpost for my aluminum Klein right before we left for Florida last December. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September....

Sweet...I bought an SL 5 in blue last September. I ordered Bontrager Aeolus Pro37 carbon wheels before I left for Florida in mid December. They arrived a couple of weeks ago. We're heading back to PA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,593
Posted By classic carl

I agree that those are too heavy, especially if...

I agree that those are too heavy, especially if you have to lug it up in an elevator. This is the Trek I was referring to. The medium frame is under 25 lbs. The problem is availability. When I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,593
Posted By classic carl

I'm trying to find one of these for my wife. ...

I'm trying to find one of these for my wife. There are a few out there, but too far away to drive. They also make a less expensive model for about $800. Trek makes a comparable bike, but it only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By classic carl

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon...

The miles add up fast. I bought a new carbon Trek Emonda last fall and put about 450 miles on it in PA before my wife and I left for Florida in mid December. I brought my 20 year old Klein with me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,931
Posted By classic carl

Funny and true. I just bought a new carbon Trek...

Funny and true. I just bought a new carbon Trek Emonda recently and as I was leaving the shop, the owner said, "Don't forget to take those reflectors off the bike." :roflmao:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,748
Posted By classic carl

I'm in Florida now, riding in warmer weather...

I'm in Florida now, riding in warmer weather again. :ride: My final tally is below. I rode 189 days and played 94 rounds of golf. I've averaged over 98 rounds of golf per year over the past 8, but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-01-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,584
Posted By classic carl

Buy a GPS bike computer. I recently did, and I'm...

Buy a GPS bike computer. I recently did, and I'm never going back. I took the wireless/magnetic computers off of all of my bikes. I use the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt on all of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,595
Posted By classic carl

Auto pause ON. My Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt shows riding...

Auto pause ON. My Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt shows riding time and paused time after the ride. Although I rarely stop, it's usually to turn my blinking head and tailights on because I forgot and they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,743
Posted By classic carl

I took these today out the back door of our condo...

I took these today out the back door of our condo on Grassy Lake in Lake Placid, Florida. I brought my 2002 Plum Crazy Klein Quantum down for the winter and I'm glad I did.:love:

...
Forum: Charity Events
12-30-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,692
Posted By classic carl

How much were they asking for that Klein?

How much were they asking for that Klein?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,031
Posted By classic carl

My local shop in Erie, PA is Competitive Gear. ...

My local shop in Erie, PA is Competitive Gear. Pete, the owner, has been a Trek dealer for 38 years, which is amazing because I don't think he's turned 59 yet. All of the bikes listed under my name...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,748
Posted By classic carl

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your...

I use Strava as a backup. You can edit your workout/ride title. I always edit mine to include "xx.xx mi Road Cycling". You could edit yours to include indoor or outdoor. There is also a pulldown to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,480
Posted By classic carl

We've been wintering in Florida for 3 years now....

We've been wintering in Florida for 3 years now. We're leaving this Friday. My wife went by herself the first time for 5 weeks in the fall to work on the condo we bought the previous spring. She took...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,748
Posted By classic carl

My total miles could have been higher, but I...

My total miles could have been higher, but I usually only ride 4 times per week. I play golf on the other 3 days in the summer and once or twice a week while I'm in Florida over the winter. I also...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,748
Posted By classic carl

Finally surpassed 5,000 miles for 2021

November has been a tough month to ride for me between a chest cold and the weather not cooperating. I finally got out on the day before Thansgiving for 28 miles and I reached 5,000 for the year. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By classic carl

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with...

Sweet. Have you had any crosswind issues with those bad boys?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,855
Posted By classic carl

I'm still riding in November, but only if the...

I'm still riding in November, but only if the roads are dry enough. I sometimes ride at a local state park which is basically a sandy peninsula that extends out into Lake Erie, with roads on it. If...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,140
Posted By classic carl

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just...

Nice!. What year and model is your Emonda? I just recently turned 65 and bought a new 2022 Emonda SL 5 Disc a couple of months ago as a reward to myself after dropping from over 270 pounds to 180....
Forum: Introductions
11-18-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By classic carl

Welcome from northwest PA. We can't be too far...

Welcome from northwest PA. We can't be too far from each other. I'm north of I-90, about 3 miles from the Lake. I just recently gave away two vintage bikes to a friend who does what you do. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
Posted By classic carl

I agree. I was going to say the same thing about...

I agree. I was going to say the same thing about a hybrid. I bought a used hybrid to ride during the winter in Florida last year. This year, I'm bringing my old road bike with me and selling the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
Posted By classic carl

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the...

Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the right frame size for you. The first thing I would do would be to rotate the handlebars to a lower position so that the drops are parallel to the ground. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,252
Posted By classic carl

I only use a visor on my mountain bike. MTB...

I only use a visor on my mountain bike. MTB helmets come with visors. I wouldn't be able to see the road if I used one on my road bikes.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,872
Posted By classic carl

The Trek bike I bought at the end of September...

The Trek bike I bought at the end of September rose $30 to $3179 today. A slightly less than 1% increase.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,572
Posted By classic carl

My favorite gadget is a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS...

My favorite gadget is a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS computer. It came with 2 mounts and I just ordered a third mount for my mountain bike. I was previously using my Android phone with the MapMyRide app...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,910
Posted By classic carl

Are those the Pro 37 wheels on your wife's bike?...

Are those the Pro 37 wheels on your wife's bike? I'm debating whether I should buy the Pro 37 or the Pro 51. I'm wondering if the 3 oz. less weight of the Pro 37 would be offset by the increased...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,541
Posted By classic carl

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but...

Thanks. :thumb: I completely changed my diet, but I'm not sure I could have done it without getting back on the bikes. :giver:
Forum: Introductions
10-26-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By classic carl

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds...

Welcome from just across the PA border. Sounds like a great place to ride. Have you ever been to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA? They have a 13 mile loop on the road and also a separate paved...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 73,822
Posted By classic carl

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a...

I turned 65 this past August. I also lost about a third of my weight, down to 180 from 270 since early 2020. I'm about to go over 5,000 miles this year. I just bought a new 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum. ...

Nice Klein. I love my plum crazy 2002 Quantum.


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

I picked it up on September 27th. What a sweet...

I picked it up on September 27th. What a sweet ride. I was originally looking at the ALR, but was talked into spending another grand for the carbon frame SL. I'm glad I did. The shop owner, who sold...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,678
Posted By classic carl

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner...

I bought a 2011 7.5 FX from the original owner last summer. He never rode it much. We estimated that it had about 2,000 miles on it. I took it to Florida for the winter and put over 2,100 miles on...
Forum: Introductions
10-25-21, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By classic carl

Nice rides and welcome. I have a winter...

Nice rides and welcome. I have a winter residence in Lake Placid and plan to bring my Klein Quantum down there this year.
Forum: Introductions
10-25-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By classic carl

Welcome Chris. I'm in Erie County, in the...

Welcome Chris.
I'm in Erie County, in the northwest corner of PA by the Lake.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,899
Posted By classic carl

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll...

You old guys have some nice bikes. :thumb: I'll post photos of mine later. I'm told that I need at least 10 posts before I can post photos. :foo: I just bought myself a 2022 Trek Emonda SL 5 about a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,541
Posted By classic carl

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing...

I started riding again in early 2020 after losing 20 lbs. I ended up the year by riding just over 3000 miles and losing about 75 lbs. I went from 270 to 195. I recently turned 65 this past August...
Forum: Introductions
05-23-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By classic carl

Hello from PA and Florida

I retired at the end of January 2016 at age 59. My employer made me an offer too good to refuse. I hadn't ridden much at all since then. I spent most of my time playing golf and doing yardwork, along...
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