[RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

2013-04-29 Thread capnjack
I am not a doctor so this is just advice from a guy who sympathizes with you regarding back discomfort on a bike ride. I am almost 66 and last year I quit riding and later sold my Specialized Roubaix Pro with all the top of the line accessories. Discovering my body was no longer happy crunched

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-01-27 Thread capnjack
After riding for years, I, just last summer bought a SOMA Fabrications Extra Smoothie. I am 65 and don't race, but I had a super light Specialized Roubaix Pro and it was just not comfortable. I also rode a double suspension MTB, but I could not get into trail riding on a regular basis, partl

Re: [RBW] For Sale-RBW/Protovelo frame with some accessories (no wheels)

2012-10-02 Thread capnjack
n the roubaix?? >> >> On 9/29/12, Capnjack wrote: >> > I bought this frame and by the time I got a chance to ride it, I found >> it >> > was too large for me. I just wasn't thinking straight, I guess. I >> called >> > it a senior m

[RBW] RIV Protovelo for sale $1350/Roubaix Sold

2012-10-02 Thread capnjack
My Specialized Roubaix has been sold. This leaves only the Protovelo up for sale. It is a 54cm bike designed by GP and originally sold locally in Walnut Creek, CA. I have purchased the frame and have built it up with Velo Orange and Shimano and some other parts. The new owner can decide on whe