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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
I've checked all of the lugs, joints and tubes. Everything looks good. The old Alan/Vitus glued frames failed regularly but by the time Giant introduced the Cadex series they had solved most of the problems. The Titanium BB is interesting. There's just a tinge of gold corrosion on the inside between the threads.
I still ride about 175 km every week but my legs (and arse  ) aren't what they used to be and I still have some belly fat. Maybe I need to lose a little weight? I was considering an E Bike purchase but I've shelved that idea for now. Maybe in 10 to 15 years... I'm "only" 55  |
Well, you have a year on me, old man. Old bike racers never die. If we get passed or see another rider up the road, its on. Up until COVID, I was still hanging out with the hammer heads every Saturday morning doing our 50 mile ride. We participate in the no wait policy. Get dropped? See ya, better luck next time. Ride when possible during the week to keep what form I have left hoping to hang on come Saturday. My ass is ok, callused from 30 years of sitting on that damn saddle. I find after 52 to about 53, there's no power coming out of them. Say a 1/4 mile hill. Everyone is on the saddle until the last half, off the saddle, gone. There are times I just can't hang (Riding during the week helps tremendously on that section),put my head down and chase. Its a horrible chase for two or three miles until the hills starts again. A couple lights helps shorten the pain if they get caught.
Where I come from, having that pot belly means wealth.
You should keep it. Since Covid 19 lbs, that exactly what I got. 10 freaking lbs from eating crap and lack of riding. I haven't touch the bike since February (rode three times).
Bought my younger kid an e-bike. He couldn't keep up with the speed or distance but want to come along. With him on that e bike, I have work my ass off. They are fun.