Hybrid Bicycles - Hybrid Introduction thread

Since the Hybrid Forum is new I thought it might be a good idea for everyone to reintroduce them selves. There are older member & new members Joining all the time. Post only what you want about yourself

My name is Charlie, I am 46 years old
I live in New England (Massachusetts)
I have a small farm I share with my wife of 23 years
I commute 20 miles a day 4 to 5 days a week on a Trek FX 7.2

My real first name is Darwin, and I am a 50+ Clydesdale who rides primarily on the road, and enjoys vintage bikes. So, I am in several places on Bike Forums, depending on mood.

I have a 2003 Giant Sedona DX and I also have a couple of mountain bikes converted to a more hybrid form for myself and friends to ride when they visit. I am also building up a hardtail as a mountain bike to ride on the trails here in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania.

I also have several road bikes, a couple of old middle weights... One to be rebuilt to be similar to what I rode in high school. Rams Horn bars, and a banana seat, 26" wheels and a 3 speed hub. So, it will be a hybrid of sorts. ;)

Darwin is also the assigned Mod for Hybrids.

New member here, Mike in Omaha, NE. I was recently given a Cannondale H300 that had been sitting in a garage collecting dust, so I've started cycling for the first time in 15+ years. I've cleaned it up, thrown some new tires on it, and have put about 100 miles on it in the past 3 weeks...I'm definitely hooked on riding!

I'd ideally like to commute to work, but I haven't worked up the courage to start riding in the streets yet. I'm not quite to the point where I can do the 25mi round trip, but I'm slowly working up the endurance!

Hi Hybrid folk: My name is Tamara, I'm 36 and I live in Hollyweird, CA.where I teach high school English. I got my bike at the end of last school year in order to ride some over the summer and turn that into commuting. My commute is super short; 1.4 miles. However, it's all on a very slight incline home which never fails to make me huff and puff.

I ride a Trek WSD 7000 and this is pretty much the first bike I ever purchased minus anything I may have had as a kid.

I lived in Hollywood back in 78 through 81. I worked for Gromans Chinese. I lived on Holywood and Sycamore Ave then on Holywood and Laspalmas ave. I was there when George Burns had his footprints put in cement & Star Trek the motion Picture was released. Some of the most fun years of my life

I lived in Hollywood back in 78 through 81. I worked for Gromans Chinese. I lived on Holywood and Sycamore Ave then on Holywood and Laspalmas ave. I was there when George Burns had his footprints put in cement & Star Trek the motion Picture was released. Some of the most fun years of my life

I'm not RIGHT in the center of things as you were. I actually live right where Hollywood meets Los Feliz. I tell people who may have no idea where Los Feliz is that I live in Hollywood. We're basically at Normandie and Franklin (or Hollywood). If you haven't been here since the 80s it's VERY different now. Hollywood and Highland has their own website and is like Times Square now with the digital signs and all. Next to Grauman's is a MALL now that is Egyptian themed. I grew up in the valley, lived in Pasadena a few years, then San Diego for ten years, and now I'm back. When I go down to SD I miss it. It's slower, quieter, cleaner; but I love the diversity and access to vegetarian restaurants and culture :)

Condorita
50+
Athena
Southern California (live in Anaheim; work in Carson/Gardena)
Giant Cypress W
Bianchi Premio that's set up more hybrid/tourer than roadie (upright riding position, rear rack)

My name is Glen, 45 years old, I ride a Jamis Allergo 2, it's kinda like the Harley Davidson concept as I've done some tweaking to make it my own and ride the way that feels good to me,,, I try to ride 4-5 times a week at least,,, 10-20 miles a pop,,,, I ride mostly for exercise and peace of mind,,,,,,,,, This forum has provided me with some good information and ideas,,,,,,,, :)

I'm John, I'm 2 weeks from being 41 and I ride a '07 Specialized Sirrus and a Hybridized Alpine Monitor Pass. I live in Spring Branch a subcity/susburb of Houston Texas and work at Texas Southern Univerist y in the Third Ward.

Darwin is also the assigned Mod for Hybrids.

Oh yeah... there is that!

;)

Also, that is me in my Avatar... I plan to put up something else this weekend, since it bothers me to have to look for a crying image to see what I've posted, so I will change it to something more positive.

I don't look anything like that any more.

See, another video (albeit hilarious) picking on commuters/messengers/hipsters :)

YouTube - Performance

[quote=TamaraEden;9488464]See, another video (albeit hilarious) picking on commuters/messengers/hipsters :)

LOL I actually have that on my Facebook, Be careful Tamara that is an Earworm that will get stuck in your head

[quote=TamaraEden;9488464]See, another video (albeit hilarious) picking on commuters/messengers/hipsters :)

LOL I actually have that on my Facebook, Be careful Tamara that is an Earworm that will get stuck in your head


Thankfully it didn't :D

Also, that is me in my Avatar... I plan to put up something else this weekend, since it bothers me to have to look for a crying image to see what I've posted, so I will change it to something more positive.

I don't look anything like that any more.

That is Quite a name you have Darwin, I have to ask you, did your name put any pressure on you growing up! or have any impact defining your character as to who you are?

I know my name because I have been alphabetically 1st my whole life has opened many doors of opportunity for me

A persons name can impact there destiny. Your name has a very powerful History

:eek: :roflmao2: :roflmao2: :roflmao2::D :thumb:

I loved the video! Ahahahahahahahaha!!

That is Quite a name you have Darwin, I have to ask you, did your name put any pressure on you growing up! or have any impact defining your character as to who you are?

I know my name because I have been alphabetically 1st my whole life has opened many doors of opportunity for me

A persons name can impact there destiny. Your name has a very powerful History

My guess is your name is Aaron :D

Brian here ... I am 40, ride a Trek 7300 hybrid. Bought it 6 or 7 ago just to ride around the neighborhood with my kids. Moved to a farm and hadn't ridden in probably 3 or 4 years. My youngest though is finally riding (he's 7) and the other two (11 and 14) got the itch to ride the C&O. So the old hybrid is dusted off, tuned up, and have been riding quite a bit lately. We will be riding the C&O end to end, unsupported, over labor day weekend.

[quote=TamaraEden;9488464]See, another video (albeit hilarious) picking on commuters/messengers/hipsters :)

LOL I actually have that on my Facebook, Be careful Tamara that is an Earworm that will get stuck in your head


Is your FB publicly posted here? Mine is my same screen name

Stupid me, went and let some dude talk me into selling my hybrid!:mad: But this is my wife Gina. Mostly roadie now but she won't give up her hybrid. She's done thousands of miles on this bike. Had the handlebars switched out for her. She loves them bars! Now that I pulled out the hybrid for a couple of pics, she says she wants to start doing midweek rides on it!:thumb:


Sorry about the messy face, she was making dinner and posing!:p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3822145260_fb2e2fe020_o.jpg

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Is your FB publicly posted here? Mine is my same screen name

No but you could start a thread with people that want to post there home page and I will add mine

no, you start it ;)) LOL. Funny cuz I was actually gonna see if there was a "post your blog" thread

no, you start it ;)) LOL. Funny cuz I was actually gonna see if there was a "post your blog" thread


LOL I can't start all the threads and it was your idea LOL

See, another video (albeit hilarious) picking on commuters/messengers/hipsters :)

YouTube - Performance (***********************************************&feature=player_embedded)

Absolutely nothing about messengers or commuters in that video.

Hi. I'm Doohickie.

If you don't know me by now, you're not paying attention.

Excuse me, I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Rod. I'm a car-free 50+ former cyldesdale, currently working as a freight biker in Washington, DC.

Hiya. Name's Dave usually. Raul when doing organizing, radio dj-ing, general political activism..... so forth. I am currently living in & around Burlington, Vermont. Or Varmint as I prefer. I am 39 - Forever. :D

My background includes heavy immersion in the sciences and political theory. Took many psychology courses while milling about at Harvard. Organic chemistry at MIT - ended up tutoring others in chemistry starting at age 14. How the heck did I do that? Because I did the best thing ever - I dropped out of public school at age 12.

After the screaming was over from my parents, and they realized this was for real and no turning back, my Father gave me the best gift of my life. As a professor emiratus at MIT, he got me an MIT Affiliate Card. This opened the doors to wander into any college/university. Audit courses as I pleased. And virtually living in the research libraries. At age 16 I became a teacher at the progressive liberal-arts college I attended for high-school. So you might say I'm a bit auto-didactic. :twitchy:

I still have my MIT Affiliate's card. And I still use it.

My passion for bicycles also started at 12 years. I believe them to be the greatest mechanical invention of the human-race.

I took a class at Harvard once.

My name's Becca. I'm from Texas, work as a graphic designer although my official fancy title is Creative Marketing Manager. Have been into cycling for a little over a year and currently commute by bike, which is where I put in the majority of my miles.

And I never took a class at Harvard.

That is Quite a name you have Darwin, I have to ask you, did your name put any pressure on you growing up! or have any impact defining your character as to who you are?

I survived my younger years, and now, as with all old farts, I don't care what people think. :)

I actually toyed with using a different name in High School... But, my middle name is Dale, and the only images I had of the name at that time was Dale Rogers, and a TV commercial where it was the guy's girlfriend's name... So that was out. My step father already used a variation of our last name, and I still don't like going by my last name... and people often confuse it, since it is more of a first name than my first name. :)

And every once in a while people would shorten it to Dar... and that sounded too dorky for a dweeb like me, so I stuck with Darwin. Now Dar doesn't bother me... but that came with age, and a friends young daughter calling me Dar Dar...

I just wish I had a fistful of dollars for everytime I heard a variation of "So, how is the theory?" from people who thought they had come up with a unique question. :rolleyes:

I am extremely introverted in person, so the name may have contributed to that some.

Absolutely nothing about messengers or commuters in that video.

There was a verse early in the song about hipsters and bike messengers. Can't watch again right now but for sure messengers.

Hello I'm Robert I got a hybrid for commuting to work and general fitness riding, been riding pretty heavy since Feb. , heavy in my eyes :-), about 150ish miles a week love it and don't plan on riding any less any time soon.

I am extremely introverted in person, so the name may have contributed to that some.

I am reclusive myself, The older I get the more distant I become. My job keeps me interactive but my social life is internet based with the exception of my employees & a very small group of friends. Some years ago a neighbor poisoned my German Shepard as an attack against me. That is why I bought the compound I live on now. I tend to keep to myself these days

Hi everyone,

My real name is Victor. I'm a prof teaching business courses up here in Toronto, Canada. I'm 59 and I've returned to bicycling in a big way. My wife has enthusiastically joined me me for the ride.

I like singing when I bike. I initially found that somewhat weird but also revealing. I sing quietly though. I also bought a Park Tools bike repair stand and a bunch of bike tools. I do not sing when working on my bikes as I'm learning the intracacies of adjusting front derailleurs.

Bicycling is increasingly becoming a larger part of our lives and it feels right that it is so. I mean here I am posting.

Hi

My name is Dale. I am a school bus driver in Camp Hil, PA. I am 46 years old and ride alot of different style of bikes. I ride recumbents, singlespeeds, crossbikes, folding bikes and tourers. I have been a BF member for several years. I have never really fit into any other forum descriptions. I guess you can say I ride hybrids since they are neither road bikes or mountian bikes. Either way I will enjoy joining you all in future discussions.

Wow Dale, small world!

I'm Nate Jones. I am a 36 year old school teacher / summer car mechanic from New Cumberland, PA. As a kid /teen, I was heavily involved in Freestyle BMX riding. In the last two years I started riding again. I have an old Specialized Hard Rock for hitting trails and a Trek 7000 I ride 4 to 5 days a week around Central Pa. I enjoy the hybrid for various reasons. It has been my vehicle back into the cycling world.

There was a verse early in the song about hipsters and bike messengers. Can't watch again right now but for sure messengers.

I can't watch it again either, but one of the smartest guys I know says it gets better with each viewing. !!?Was the fixie guy called a wannabe messenger? Dunno. The roadie guy looks more like a messenger to me than the fixie guy, although you don't really see lycra shorts on many delivery guys these days.

What would the world be like if, instead of certain cyclists, plumbers wore lycra-spandex clothing?

What would the world be like if, instead of certain cyclists, plumbers wore lycra-spandex clothing?

At least spandex can be stretched high enough to cover butt crack.

I know it will be a shock but most of my pants are low riders, but I always bike in spandex

Ingrid, 37, Long Beach, CA, Trek 7000

My name is Max. I live north of St. Louis on the Illinois side. As long as I can remember I have always owned a working bicycle. It's only the last several years where I've become more obsessed with riding for riding's sake. I have an mtb, hybrid, and a road bike and I love them all. They all serve a different purpose for me. My favorite place to ride is through the wildlife refuges on my mtb.

My name is Bob and I live in northwest TN and am 64 years old. Went to Key West a couple of years ago and rented a bike for the week. Never moved the car while I was there. I bought my bike a couple of years ago and have really enjoyed it. I ususally ride it to the office everyday, about 7 miles round trip and for running errands. My Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/bob.nichols1?ref=profile

Thank you everyone it is a pleasure to meet you all. The forum is only days old at this point but we want to welcome everyone. Please don't think we have forgotten our manners! Enjoy the forum and feel free to participate where ever you feel comfortable.

Jonathan Gennick. 47, confirmed bike-a-holic.

I usually use the term "around-town" bike -- especially with my non-biking friends -- rather than hybrid. My current around-town bike is a Fargo built up with flat bars. Last fall/winter/spring I built up a Rockhopper with fenders, rack, lights. I'm planning to build it back up for this coming winter. Am I allowed to call that Rockhopper a "hybrid"? It sure looked like one when I got done w/it. Maybe I'll dredge up a photo.

Most of my errands around town are measured in blocks. When I ride to church, that is about three miles. Sometimes on weekends I will go on longer road rides. My longest so far this summer has been around 22 miles, give or take a few. More often, my longer rides are on my mountain-bike, which is fodder for a different forum.

If you've read this far, I've a photo-based bio here: http://gennick.com/bio.html

Hello forum members, mods and admins.

My name is Kenny. I'm a 51 year old Clyde. Current cycling project is to increase cadence rpm.

Hi, My name is Ron. 49 and I live and work in Santa Clara, CA. I install exhibitions in a local museum. I commute to work on my Trek 720 Multi Track, it is ten miles round trip. I am currently lusting after a Trek 15" (I am 5'4") 7300 that I have seen at my LBS.

Hi, I'm Phil - North Aurora, IL - AKA "Wanderer"
63 year old married male
Retired - this is what I do for a living.... LOL
I don't commute, but try for 30 - 60 miles every day
Specialized Crosstrail, 08 - I love this bike.. a great all 'rounder.

I'm Dan.
Age is about the average in this thread (maybe on the low side).
Semi-retired. Sort of.
I also sea kayak. A lot.
I also like to take a lot of photos.
Use my bikes for hopping around town (but not for carrying kayaks).
Cycle minimum 30km per day (when not paddling).
I have a list of about 5 more bikes that I need. Yes, need.