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01-20-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 238,080
Posted By cyclezen

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a...

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a dedicated runner and cyclist became another victim of the motor vehicle madness we experience in this country.
'Old Man Steve' as he was affectionately...
01-19-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By cyclezen

A VERY large percentage of research done in our...

A VERY large percentage of research done in our larger Academic institutions is done with money given from Private enterprise or the Gov. Much of which at some point becomes incorporated into our...
01-19-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By cyclezen

bikemaps.org - A Resources ALL Cyclists should participate in

I was recently reminded of using and participating in this resource - bikemaps.org (https://bikemaps.org)
It should be a primary resource for EVERY cyclist - for information and participation....
01-18-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By cyclezen

Good advise above. Fitting for position and...

Good advise above.
Fitting for position and posture is very personal.
If you are someone who can absorb info from reading, there are many good sources of info on the web, to help. Which are better...
01-18-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,185
Posted By cyclezen

Ok Flexibility can still be improved, depending...

Ok
Flexibility can still be improved, depending on the issues. I also have spinal issues, great compaction of the disks and scoliosis.
If you don't have significant issues with your hip/femur...
01-18-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,704
Posted By cyclezen

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology,...

My spouse happens to have a Masters in Audiology, but hasn't worked in the field for some decades now - and we're both retired now. She hasn;t kept up with the latest develepments, but certainly has...
01-18-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,185
Posted By cyclezen

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I...

oh my... that being your Bianchi road bike, I would not go any smaller than that. If you feel it works for you, ok. But I would certainly have expected a size larger...
That doesn;t seem like a 53...
01-17-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,185
Posted By cyclezen

I'm not familiar with the specifics of either...

I'm not familiar with the specifics of either bike, so some general comments to consider.
once you have your saddle position set then the actual 'reach' to your position on the bars has 3...
01-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,769
Posted By cyclezen

Nice to see this zombie back again ! Cycling is...

Nice to see this zombie back again !
Cycling is a joyful thing, even when one might be physically suffering. Bring on the joy!
it's also an opportunity to express, to create, to step outside your...
01-16-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,704
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks... It's likely not 'hearing loss' , more...

Thanks...
It's likely not 'hearing loss' , more like 'hearing masking' - at least masking of the frequencies which the tinnitus reigns in...
Interesting is that when listening to some music,...
01-16-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,662
Posted By cyclezen

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50...

Been riding performance bicycles for over 50 years+, motos for 38 yrs (intermittently, except full time last 28 yrs)
Noise
weight and handling
Places to ride (yes, also off-road/dirt road) ,...
01-16-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,704
Posted By cyclezen

just wandered here.... I've had tinnitus for...

just wandered here....
I've had tinnitus for over 40 yrs ? maybe more... became seriously noticeable about 30+ yrs ago. Constant high pitch background which obscures much... too much...
I have a...
01-12-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,764
Posted By cyclezen

I just came into the realm of e-bikes (from road...

I just came into the realm of e-bikes (from road & MTB), mainly for transport locally, other errands not requiring a car.
Given where you are, a certain versatility is probably a key consideration.....
01-03-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,113
Posted By cyclezen

That never worked for me. Time lost is never...

That never worked for me. Time lost is never recovered. We're talking about seconds in an effort which (for me) was just a short bit over a minute...
A really well structured 'warmup' before your...
01-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,110
Posted By cyclezen

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper...

Good On You ! Riding the bike, IMO, is a proper and very effective therapy/treatment.
Especially on those really tough days when the body has no motivation. Even a short (distance) and slow ride...
01-01-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,657
Posted By cyclezen

Not sure if we're over-represented, but cycling...

Not sure if we're over-represented, but cycling does suit being an introvert, or just prefer reliance on 'self' as do many other activities which are also 'singular'. Cycling is one of those...
12-31-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,110
Posted By cyclezen

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious...

Started Great ! Middle 3rd was a serious challenge ! Now ending on a High note - I still have my foot, it's attached and almost working like 9 months ago, riding regular again.
In Love with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By cyclezen

mentioned in another thread by SoSmellyAir the...

mentioned in another thread by SoSmellyAir
the gloves I was referring to in post above: HEAD Men’s Ultrafit Touchscreen Running Gloves | Costco...
12-30-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,093
Posted By cyclezen

It would be a given that any comments any of us...

It would be a given that any comments any of us made on ANY topic are our own opinion, experience, style and bias. So, I assume other's comments give a different perspective, as does yours, here.

...
12-30-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,093
Posted By cyclezen

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from...

Similar situation for me, most morning rides from my house start in the mid 40's f (waking temps from Mid-Nov until late March are commonly high 30's) and on sunny day, end at 60f.
I ALWAYS use...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By cyclezen

My Hands are similarly dimensioned, but not quite...

My Hands are similarly dimensioned, but not quite as thin... I would have a LG size based on finger & hand width, but really long from tip to wrist.
So for full finger gloves I generally have to...
12-29-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,383
Posted By cyclezen

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might...

Hard to do this poll. "Younger than I look" might be closest... but there are a few others who look really younger than I. Biggest issue is when I look in the mirror, I do look old - But NOT AS OLD...
12-29-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,915
Posted By cyclezen

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride...

tying a bit more into this whole idea of 'ride nutrition', 1 hour is really a short period for physical effort (short of all out/'competition' level effort, which is NOT the point of discussion here...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,240
Posted By cyclezen

A lot of the discussion has been very...

A lot of the discussion has been very theoretical... cadence v torque. But reality is way different. There are limits to both and the curve to those points can vary dramatically, depending on the...
12-27-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,225
Posted By cyclezen

Like the Bike! Also been thinkin about putting a...

Like the Bike! Also been thinkin about putting a Sus fork on one of my gravel bikes... Tracks I ride are quite lumpy, and real SUS front end is a help, but overall, a Full Sus mtb is a bit of...
12-27-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,915
Posted By cyclezen

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy I...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
I didn't read this whole long thread and maybe this has been covered, but you don't need to eat anything before what should only be a hour's ride. I take...
12-26-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By cyclezen

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming...

With some understanding of 'where' you're coming from - your 'position' (how your body is distributed on the bike) is greatly determined by your morphology. Carrying weight in the torso is a large...
12-25-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By cyclezen

Very Interesting... Haven't really been...

Very Interesting... Haven't really been interested in Motor Sports for some time, so not really aware of GP or the drivers...
But will be interesting if he can be a crossover at that highest...
12-25-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,783
Posted By cyclezen

WOAH !!!! Been away from BF for a while... ...

WOAH !!!!
Been away from BF for a while...
How AWESOME is THAT !!!
Big Congrats for hangin with it ! Sure it wasn't much fun at first, but things do get better. Soon enough you'll be addicted...
10-09-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,322
Posted By cyclezen

This is one of the ebikes I'm looking at......

This is one of the ebikes I'm looking at... Interest is for a shopping/errands bike.
I have a question about the tire width, if you can give opinion.
What is the stock tire size, looks fairly thin...
10-08-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,289
Views: 830,709
Posted By cyclezen

Pigeon Point ! One of my most FAV places ! ...

Pigeon Point ! One of my most FAV places ! (vantage Point from Pigeon Pt Rd ?) I love staying at the Hostel and getting the Hottub that hangs just over the breakers, for that sunset time - Night...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,427
Posted By cyclezen

I totally get this - it is also my Overall...

I totally get this - it is also my Overall Plan/Intent/Daily Mantra.
But I do 'modify' that Intent much more than I did in much younger times.
I'm no longer focused on Max Performance (haven't been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 820
Posted By cyclezen

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to...

Sell the Kona, keep the Spesh... Find some way to 'store' the Spesh while you're in Europe.
I travel over there most every year for an extended period (over a month...), have my family home there,...
10-05-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,323
Posted By cyclezen

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed...

Yup, clean as best possible touchup with mixed model paint to get close to celeste, get a CF fork with 1" steerer. I've been using Kinesis forks, they work great, and the ones I have have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,196
Posted By cyclezen

Quote: Originally Posted by jrobe Consider...

Quote:
Originally Posted by jrobe
Consider yourself damn lucky if all you have to worry about as you get older is whether or not you got slower on your daily bike ride.



I think jrobe's post...
10-02-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By cyclezen

Some observations, as relates to the region in...

Some observations, as relates to the region in Germany, which I call 'home'. It's quite 'rural' with mostly smaller towns. Larger cities in the area, like Munich and Nurnberg, do have some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,196
Posted By cyclezen

All a matter of personal perspective, and...

All a matter of personal perspective, and timing...
Not to discourage, but aging is inevitable. Looking to max what one has, at any time, laudable and a positive way forward.
But slowing down is...
09-29-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,701
Posted By cyclezen

Hub viewing is a boring activity with no...

Hub viewing is a boring activity with no relevance at all; back in the day or now.
It needs burial, but will likely remain a zombie, along with snake-oil politicians....
On the positive side,...
09-27-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 578
Posted By cyclezen

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape. how...

HED wheels are very nice, if in good shape.
how they 'ride' will depend on you, and very much the tire.
I find Conti Gators to be 'harsh' , for my likes, so a nice set of rubber will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By cyclezen

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within...

Well, assuming the FIT numbers put you within some adjustment envelope of the Giant Defy - at whatever size you're on now.
Then any new bike should allow the same 'Fit' - assuming the 'Fit' really...
09-24-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By cyclezen

Awesome ! Don't be skeptical... It'll be great !...

Awesome ! Don't be skeptical... It'll be great ! I remember when Rodale started building Trexlertown, I went out 2x to watch progress...
If they get a good youth program going, especially with local...
09-23-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,345
Posted By cyclezen

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely...

SO after 10 weeks of having to be completely non-mobile, because a cager ran a stop sign and T-boned me, resulting in multiple fractures to foot, ankle and lower leg.
Labor day deals rolled around...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,514
Posted By cyclezen

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get...

Honestly, taking this bike and 'upgrading' to get to even 60% of a modern machine, will cost as much as the used bike the OP posted in his 1st post.
I mean, drivetrain complete onto a 126 rear...
09-23-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 371
Posted By cyclezen

Nerves, especially in the extremities, can get...

Nerves, especially in the extremities, can get irritated easily, and most often take quite some time to settle down; even if irritation hasn't done any damage.
New, old bike no difference - the...
09-23-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By cyclezen

tooth 'shape' is hard to judge on modern...

tooth 'shape' is hard to judge on modern chainrings, some have flatten top, others have a sharkfin shape which appears 'worn' but isn't.
way we had checked BITD, with chainline tight on chainring...
09-22-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,245
Posted By cyclezen

Close estimate of Kcals is here: ...

Close estimate of Kcals is here:
https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2020/05/14/how-to-convert-watts-into-calories-burned-on-the-bike/
if the power meter is able to give 'average wattage'
or
(Avg...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,710
Posted By cyclezen

Re the 2021 Colnago V3 - counterfeit or real -...

Re the 2021 Colnago V3 - counterfeit or real - have you checked out the reviews and images online for the bike? Stock cosmetics are really hard to counterfeit... unless there's an entire production...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,514
Posted By cyclezen

Depending on where you live and how yo like to...

Depending on where you live and how yo like to ride (and some other factors)... a 'gravel' design bike might be the most versatile "road and close' oriented design for general riding.
It offers...
09-16-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,217
Posted By cyclezen

I try not to do (don't likie...) rides with under...

I try not to do (don't likie...) rides with under 500 ft gain... I've been know to do some local loops with groceries in the saddle bags, to get in my 500 ft....
one trip up Ferren rd does the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,536
Posted By cyclezen

It's been mentioned but let's highlight it. Get...

It's been mentioned but let's highlight it.
Get 'measured' for saddle width at a good bike shop - you're in the Greater Chicago area, good bikes shops are numerous.
Then give the shop a 'budget' -...
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