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Old 07-27-16, 11:41 AM
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this is another thread for me, want to sell my truck

eventually. I'll be back to read here!! What a great forum!

I'm thinking the bikes/trikes I'm seeing, and have a growing interest to buy, are pretty expensive. But selling my truck would sure be enough to buy a great bike!!

tty later, newbie here, denise
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Enough to buy one of these?
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Enough to buy one of these?
Nope, but isn't that a neat rig!!
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I know I've posted this in utility...which if you're interested in selling your truck then I think posts could go either way. I may be new to this forum, but have lived car free for over 5 years now. Here is my old Worksman 1 speed adaptable and 2 different trailers. The one on the right is decked with rope netting, so it's strong and light. The orange one was great for the nephews until the floorboards got ruined. Behind is a Kona Lava Dome that my wife rides, and the high barred schwinn that I got from a neighbor.

If you really feel you would like to live car free...and are physically capable then do it. I have 2 metal hips, and I ride my trike almost every day. Go for it!
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Abby, you can do a lot with pretty inexpensive bikes, for example, second hand bikes. Plus you don't just have to work with the one-time cash you get from selling the truck, I assume you will also have ongoing savings on insurance and maintenance and gas, and in the money you might eventually have had to save and pay towards your next truck. We often discuss the economic benefits of biking here, and there is a pretty strong case that the biggest benefits accrue to people who manage to own one less motor vehicle thanks to biking, because of the ongoing savings. And then, of course, there is also the virtual cash value of all the healthy exercise and relief of stress you get by switching from driving to biking.

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Originally Posted by LorenMiranda
I may be new to this forum, but have lived car free for over 5 years now.
One of the complaints about this forum is that we spend too much time discussing the politics of living car free and not enough discussing the day-to day mechanics of how to make it work and the challenges and benefits. It would be great if you could post more about your experiences either in this thread or in a new one.
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Originally Posted by LorenMiranda
I know I've posted this in utility...which if you're interested in selling your truck then I think posts could go either way. I may be new to this forum, but have lived car free for over 5 years now. Here is my old Worksman 1 speed adaptable and 2 different trailers. The one on the right is decked with rope netting, so it's strong and light. The orange one was great for the nephews until the floorboards got ruined. Behind is a Kona Lava Dome that my wife rides, and the high barred schwinn that I got from a neighbor.

If you really feel you would like to live car free...and are physically capable then do it. I have 2 metal hips, and I ride my trike almost every day. Go for it!
This is great! I had to drive my truck up to Brookings yesterday, just 21 miles, but I hadn't driven out of town for some time. I walk so many places both for exercise, and saving on gas. I also feel like a million bucks when I get out into the fresh air and go for it. One big reason to buy a bike is so I can go further, haul my groceries etc. and still get my exercise, more of it too.

I also realized how I'm attached to my little truck, and what a wonderful rig it's been for me. I've traveled the US in it 3 times, and it's just never let me down. It's getting old though, and starting to cost me money, lots of my savings goes to get new things, like I just spent 271 dollars for that top part of the gas tank (fuel neck??) that just got cracks in it from age. My truck is a 94 btw.

Anyway, it's a dream to let it go, get what I can for it, and have my bike. I don't want a real expensive bike though, I just don't want too inexpensive. Because being a woman, and having things go wrong on it, it's either hard to have a pro fix it at a shop, or find a friend to do it. I can learn to change a tire, tighten bolts, little things, maybe more. I was reading about that lastnight. But I don't want to buy "used" anymore. I had thought about it, but I want a warranty, and I've heard our man Tom at our local bikeshop is wonderful to his customers.

Time will tell on my going car-free, but I will tell you I don't feel as secure in my truck like I used to. It could be my age, it could be the age of the truck, or it could just be I don't need a car anymore. I will be able to save a bit, and maybe get another car someday, but I suspect I will be so adapted to cycling that I will be happy with what I have

Thanks everyone for your replies, enjoy this forum so much
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Abby, you can do a lot with pretty inexpensive bikes, for example, second hand bikes. Plus you don't just have to work with the one-time cash you get from selling the truck, I assume you will also have ongoing savings on insurance and maintenance and gas, and in the money you might eventually have had to save and pay towards your next truck. We often discuss the economic benefits of biking here, and there is a pretty strong case that the biggest benefits accrue to people who manage to own one less motor vehicle thanks to biking, because of the ongoing savings. And then, of course, there is also the virtual cash value of all the healthy exercise and relief of stress you get by switching from driving to biking.
Should have multi-quoted cooker, as I was replying to you as well Yes, I'll be able to save more without my truck, it's a 94 and just normal deterioration going on. Things (some expensive things) wearing out. I'm tired of all my savings not going for car repair. 80 bucks an hour labor for a part that cost 2.00!! That's the clincher, a freezer plug!So anyway, since I'll never be an auto-mechanic, the trucks gotta go.

I do want a new bike for the reasons I mentioned in the other reply, so I'll stuff money in my mattress until it's about 400 ish (I can tell when it's a certain lumpiness) and go shopping.

I am anxious to read, and keep my eye on the "car-free" posts. Just to be part of making the air better is reason enough for me I bout gagged the other day when another, small truck went by with thick, white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. Geez, I thought only the black stuff stunk
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Originally Posted by cooker
One of the complaints about this forum is that we spend too much time discussing the politics of living car free and not enough discussing the day-to day mechanics of how to make it work and the challenges and benefits. It would be great if you could post more about your experiences either in this thread or in a new one.
Who has time for politics? lol. I just enjoy doing what I do. Perhaps a little too much. I know I'm obsessive by nature and so when looking at the challenges of this lifestyle I merely smile, stand, and hammer. It has forced me to buy local. This makes me inherently more neighborhood and community conscious. I'm a pretty good advocate for cycling in general, and do what I can to acquire bikes for friends/family neighbors that take an interest. Biking isn't inherently expensive. C.L. is my best friend, and I ask most everyone I can that has a dusty old back yard bike what the story is with it. I love to tinker so it's just a win for me.
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Yeah, I can relate. I sold my car a couple of years ago and have never missed driving. Frankly, I didn't like owning a car and the expense of paying for something I didn't like. I DO like cycling a lot. I take the bus and train nearly every day too. And I walk a lot.

As far as the day to day needs, it reminds me more of when I was young living the UK before moving to North America. My granny lived alone and never had a car. She walked uptown to get what she needed. When I shop, it's a bit like that old world culture. I shop frequently, often on my way home from work, and pick up what I need or feel like having for dinner. Two bags maximum or whatever fits in a backpack. I'd like to set something up with a rack just because I think it would be cool to haul something a tad bigger at times. Even then I'd still do frequent trips to get fresh produce and see people I've met from the incidental social aspect of loitering around in public more often.

If I'm buying something massive like furniture (which doesn't happen often) delivery is an option. There's mail order for the obscure bits that I'd have to use anyway. And for the odd night out where I miss the last bus service (I have a part time job at a bar) a taxi. I've had some fantastic late night world politics discussions with really cool people that way.
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Yeah, I can relate. I sold my car a couple of years ago and have never missed driving. Frankly, I didn't like owning a car and the expense of paying for something I didn't like. I DO like cycling a lot. I take the bus and train nearly every day too. And I walk a lot.

As far as the day to day needs, it reminds me more of when I was young living the UK before moving to North America. My granny lived alone and never had a car. She walked uptown to get what she needed. When I shop, it's a bit like that old world culture. I shop frequently, often on my way home from work, and pick up what I need or feel like having for dinner. Two bags maximum or whatever fits in a backpack. I'd like to set something up with a rack just because I think it would be cool to haul something a tad bigger at times. Even then I'd still do frequent trips to get fresh produce and see people I've met from the incidental social aspect of loitering around in public more often.

If I'm buying something massive like furniture (which doesn't happen often) delivery is an option. There's mail order for the obscure bits that I'd have to use anyway. And for the odd night out where I miss the last bus service (I have a part time job at a bar) a taxi. I've had some fantastic late night world politics discussions with really cool people that way.
Cool!

Good example of how an LCF lifestyle can lead to a better quality of life.

I loved living like that for many years.

Now I live with my family. They do our shopping once or twice a month (in a car) and I end up with brown lettuce and soft apples.
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Yeah, I can relate. I sold my car a couple of years ago and have never missed driving. Frankly, I didn't like owning a car and the expense of paying for something I didn't like. I DO like cycling a lot. I take the bus and train nearly every day too. And I walk a lot.

As far as the day to day needs, it reminds me more of when I was young living the UK before moving to North America. My granny lived alone and never had a car. She walked uptown to get what she needed. When I shop, it's a bit like that old world culture. I shop frequently, often on my way home from work, and pick up what I need or feel like having for dinner. Two bags maximum or whatever fits in a backpack. I'd like to set something up with a rack just because I think it would be cool to haul something a tad bigger at times. Even then I'd still do frequent trips to get fresh produce and see people I've met from the incidental social aspect of loitering around in public more often.

If I'm buying something massive like furniture (which doesn't happen often) delivery is an option. There's mail order for the obscure bits that I'd have to use anyway. And for the odd night out where I miss the last bus service (I have a part time job at a bar) a taxi. I've had some fantastic late night world politics discussions with really cool people that way.
I love the whole idea of it, and I think I'm living somewhere that I can make the transition easily. I like/love doing my walks, and hikes as well. I already shop like you do, only I do it in my truck, and get more per time. But I like going more often than stocking up on a bunch of groceries. I just buy what I want for a day or two, then back to the store. And it does get me out more with people.

Especially since my truck is getting old, and every time I have a bit of money saved up for something, you guessed it, something goes haywire on the truck. Or the registration is due, blah blah blah. There is so much road-rage too, dog eat dog out there in traffic, I won't miss that either. I can ride a long ways without see many cars at all. This area is can get a lot of traffic, but I can avoid those times pretty much

And the best part, is the exercise, and just being outdoors. I only walked today, 6 miles, but I feel so great, and I know whenever I spend the day outdoors, it is so nice in my evenings, and I sleep great too
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Two bags maximum or whatever fits in a backpack. I'd like to set something up with a rack just because I think it would be cool to haul something a tad bigger at times.
I'm car-light, and other family members do most of the shopping - by car, but I do sometimes shop by bike, as well as three season bike commuting. I greatly prefer a rack to a backpack as I find it much less tiring and sweaty, especially for biking to work where I try to coast in gently, even on the warmest days, to avoid needing to shower at work. I think most utility cyclists would likely benefit from having a rack. However some younger or more sporty types who commute on the same bike they use for long rec rides or even competition, don't like how the loaded bike handles, or see a rack as spoiling the bike's esthetics or adding weight, and they prefer a backpack for those reasons.

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Originally Posted by abbynormal
Especially since my truck is getting old, and every time I have a bit of money saved up for something, you guessed it, something goes haywire on the truck. Or the registration is due, blah blah blah. There is so much road-rage too, dog eat dog out there in traffic, I won't miss that either. I can ride a long ways without see many cars at all. This area is can get a lot of traffic, but I can avoid those times pretty much

And the best part, is the exercise, and just being outdoors. I only walked today, 6 miles, but I feel so great, and I know whenever I spend the day outdoors, it is so nice in my evenings, and I sleep great too
I had concerns the upkeep of my vehicle too. At some point, I'd need a service that would have bought me a pretty nice commuter. So, the decision was easy. And the road rage bit - it's so odd. I found that very, very stressful. Although I can see the advantage of having a car with the windows up around my scrawny body while some older guy is off the rails because I didn't move fast enough for him. That keeps me off the roads as much as possible.

But the exercise is certainly a plus. I have a rather severe anxiety disorder and exercise has helped immensely. There is quite a bit of evidence that exercise helps the mood as much as it benefits the body. Someone noted once the happiest they saw me was a two year period that was in college. I had no car or drivers license, and had a summer job as a bicycle mechanic that I did part time during school. I rode to work every day, was involved in local races, belonged to the shop mountain bike club, and my bicycle was my primary form of transportation. I don't think that was a coincidence.
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I'm car-light, and other family members do most of the shopping - by car, but I do sometimes shop by bike, as well as three season bike commuting. I greatly prefer a rack to a backpack as I find it much less tiring and sweaty, especially for biking to work where I try to coast in gently, even on the warmest days, to avoid needing to shower at work. I think most utility cyclists would likely benefit from having a rack. However some younger or more sporty types who commute on the same bike they use for long rec rides or even competition, don't like how the loaded bike handles, or see a rack as spoiling the bike's esthetics or adding weight, and they prefer a backpack for those reasons.
Thanks for that info. I am looking at getting a second bike for utilitarian things and I'll get a rack for it. Would you suggest a front rack or a rear one?
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I had concerns the upkeep of my vehicle too. At some point, I'd need a service that would have bought me a pretty nice commuter. So, the decision was easy. And the road rage bit - it's so odd. I found that very, very stressful. Although I can see the advantage of having a car with the windows up around my scrawny body while some older guy is off the rails because I didn't move fast enough for him. That keeps me off the roads as much as possible.

But the exercise is certainly a plus. I have a rather severe anxiety disorder and exercise has helped immensely. There is quite a bit of evidence that exercise helps the mood as much as it benefits the body. Someone noted once the happiest they saw me was a two year period that was in college. I had no car or drivers license, and had a summer job as a bicycle mechanic that I did part time during school. I rode to work every day, was involved in local races, belonged to the shop mountain bike club, and my bicycle was my primary form of transportation. I don't think that was a coincidence.
Wonderful about your story during school. I think I will be making the decision much sooner, than later P_M. I do realize the last trip I made in my truck (just the 42 roundtrip) was really stressful. I've changed in lots of ways, but I did notice feeling like gripping the stearing wheel much tighter. I've alway driven defensively, watching "the other guys" "the BIG picture", and it's served me well. I've driven some of the most "crazy" freeways in the US (I think it was either San Antonio, or El Paso that topped them all But I was always up for the challenge, even "loved" it!!

I'm just not loving it anymore. But mostly I think, it's the truck needing more and more as it ages, and with my SS being my only income, it's just getting eatin away. I had decided to bike a long time before I thought of selling the truck though. It's just starting to make good sense to me now. And yes, I know that exercise, and being out there in the fresh air is so healthy for me I lost 24 lbs just walking, but I want to go further faster now I'm also hoping to meet others in my area to bike with, maybe be traveling up the Pacific Coast by next Spring
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Thanks for that info. I am looking at getting a second bike for utilitarian things and I'll get a rack for it. Would you suggest a front rack or a rear one?
There are lots of options.

The most popular choice is a "normal" rear rack that attaches both to the frame just above the rear brakes, and via support struts screwed into brazed on eyelets on the rear drops, which most bikes have. Often there are two sets of eyelets - one for a rack and one for fenders. You can then get a pannier or a pair to attach to one or both sides of the rack. You have to make sure the pannier mounts high enough or far enough back to avoid heel contact. Often the rack or pannier have some adjustability. Or you can simply bungee your luggage to the top of the rack or get a trunk bag that sits on top of the rack. Or you can attach a crate and just drop your luggage in that. I don't like crates on my rear rack, because they crowd my butt and also it's hard to swing my leg high enough to get over a crate. (I'm kind of old.)

If the bike doesn't have the rear eyelets you can attach the struts to the frame with P clips, or get a rack that only attaches to the seat post. I don't like seatpost racks - they hold the luggage too high and may even sway a bit.

Some touring type bikes also have eyelets on the front fork for additional panniers but usually they are used for additional storage after the rear ones are full - for example for long distance touring. Occasionally you will see an actual front rack shaped something like a rear rack, but they are rare.

Then there are bikes with front baskets, usually made of wire or metal slats or you can get wicker ones. Those are usually on upright, comfortable, Mary Poppins types of bikes that are a bit slow and leisurely for casual city use and I think they may ride a bit ponderously but I haven't ridden one for year so others can comment.

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I had concerns the upkeep of my vehicle too. At some point, I'd need a service that would have bought me a pretty nice commuter. So, the decision was easy. And the road rage bit - it's so odd. I found that very, very stressful. Although I can see the advantage of having a car with the windows up around my scrawny body while some older guy is off the rails because I didn't move fast enough for him. That keeps me off the roads as much as possible.

But the exercise is certainly a plus. I have a rather severe anxiety disorder and exercise has helped immensely. There is quite a bit of evidence that exercise helps the mood as much as it benefits the body. Someone noted once the happiest they saw me was a two year period that was in college. I had no car or drivers license, and had a summer job as a bicycle mechanic that I did part time during school. I rode to work every day, was involved in local races, belonged to the shop mountain bike club, and my bicycle was my primary form of transportation. I don't think that was a coincidence.
I don't know how old you are now, but with patience and a little tenacity, you should eventually be able to do most of what you did in college. As I get older I don't go as fast but I do go further!

It sounds like you might be having some self-confidence issues with riding in traffic. This can be overwhelming, but it can be overcome. One idea is to look into books and classes to develop skills and a good attitude about cycling on the street. A local bike shop or bike club might be able to make suggestions. People here on the forum might have some ideas also.

It sounds like you have a good attitude and I predict that you'll do just fine!
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Wonderful about your story during school. I think I will be making the decision much sooner, than later P_M. I do realize the last trip I made in my truck (just the 42 roundtrip) was really stressful. I've changed in lots of ways, but I did notice feeling like gripping the stearing wheel much tighter. I've alway driven defensively, watching "the other guys" "the BIG picture", and it's served me well. I've driven some of the most "crazy" freeways in the US (I think it was either San Antonio, or El Paso that topped them all But I was always up for the challenge, even "loved" it!!

I'm just not loving it anymore. But mostly I think, it's the truck needing more and more as it ages, and with my SS being my only income, it's just getting eatin away. I had decided to bike a long time before I thought of selling the truck though. It's just starting to make good sense to me now. And yes, I know that exercise, and being out there in the fresh air is so healthy for me I lost 24 lbs just walking, but I want to go further faster now I'm also hoping to meet others in my area to bike with, maybe be traveling up the Pacific Coast by next Spring
Well, keep in mind I have a rotten anxiety disorder, so that doesn't help with the stress. But, for me, the stress doesn't help it either. Some people might even consider my abandonment of driving as some sort of avoidance. But is has helped me deal with other stuff without the additional stress. It's pretty textbook stuff that stress makes anxiety worse, and vice versa. They are really good at feeding off each other.

Part of the appeal too was having money for other things. I manage to make payments on music equipment now instead of worrying about car repairs and maintenance.

I know LCF is not going to be for everybody. It just worked out to my advantage. I remember not long ago standing at the bus stop in winter. It was cold out. But I remember having time to think. That in itself reminded me of when I was a kid. I didn't rush around. I didn't worry as much. I noticed more things around me. It was a bit of an epiphany to realize what I had been missing without realizing it.

It sounds like you have some cool plans. And having cool plans makes things interesting.
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Originally Posted by cooker
There are lots of options.

The most popular choice is a "normal" rear rack that attaches both to the frame just above the rear brakes, and via support struts screwed into brazed on eyelets on the rear drops, which most bikes have. Often there are two sets of eyelets - one for a rack and one for fenders. You can then get a pannier or a pair to attach to one or both sides of the rack. You have to make sure the pannier mounts high enough or far enough back to avoid heel contact. Often the rack or pannier have some adjustability. Or you can simply bungee your luggage to the top of the rack or get a trunk bag that sits on top of the rack. Or you can attach a crate and just drop your luggage in that. I don't like crates on my rear rack, because they crowd my butt and also it's hard to swing my leg high enough to get over a crate. (I'm kind of old.)

If the bike doesn't have the rear eyelets you can attach the struts to the frame with P clips, or get a rack that only attaches to the seat post. I don't like seatpost racks - they hold the luggage too high and may even sway a bit.

Some touring type bikes also have eyelets on the front fork for additional panniers but usually they are used for additional storage after the rear ones are full - for example for long distance touring. Occasionally you will see an actual front rack shaped something like a rear rack, but they are rare.

Then there are bikes with front baskets, usually made of wire or metal slats or you can get wicker ones. Those are usually on upright, comfortable, Mary Poppins types of bikes that are a bit slow and leisurely for casual city use and I think they may ride a bit ponderously but I haven't ridden one for year so others can comment.
I haven't quite reached the stage for doing the Mary Poppins look justice. Although it gives me a good idea for Halloween.

Sounds like a rear rack is the way to go for me. I have looked at the front racks and while they look appealing, I can imagine driving home a nice heavy load up front is akin to bad memories of giving friends a double on the handlebars and the, ahem, inertia of steering involved.
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Originally Posted by Roody
I don't know how old you are now, but with patience and a little tenacity, you should eventually be able to do most of what you did in college. As I get older I don't go as fast but I do go further!

It sounds like you might be having some self-confidence issues with riding in traffic. This can be overwhelming, but it can be overcome. One idea is to look into books and classes to develop skills and a good attitude about cycling on the street. A local bike shop or bike club might be able to make suggestions. People here on the forum might have some ideas also.

It sounds like you have a good attitude and I predict that you'll do just fine!
I'm 45 for a little while longer. So it's been some time since I was in school. Back then I skipped seeing Nirvana at a local club for $7. Other bad choices include getting a desk job when I graduated...

Yes, my lack of confidence with drivers is probably obvious. It might be something I can adapt to with some help. Thanks for the nice words!
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Originally Posted by abbynormal
Should have multi-quoted cooker


NOOO don't give any ideas to Jim from Boston.
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Well, keep in mind I have a rotten anxiety disorder, so that doesn't help with the stress. But, for me, the stress doesn't help it either. Some people might even consider my abandonment of driving as some sort of avoidance. But is has helped me deal with other stuff without the additional stress. It's pretty textbook stuff that stress makes anxiety worse, and vice versa. They are really good at feeding off each other.

Part of the appeal too was having money for other things. I manage to make payments on music equipment now instead of worrying about car repairs and maintenance.

I know LCF is not going to be for everybody. It just worked out to my advantage. I remember not long ago standing at the bus stop in winter. It was cold out. But I remember having time to think. That in itself reminded me of when I was a kid. I didn't rush around. I didn't worry as much. I noticed more things around me. It was a bit of an epiphany to realize what I had been missing without realizing it.

It sounds like you have some cool plans. And having cool plans makes things interesting.
I will have extra to spend on other things as well. Maybe a pros and cons list is in order, but I always make the lists fit what I really want so that doesn't work for me

Just thinking about the "little" things (and even little things can mean so much) I see when on a 6 mile walk that I would never be able to see when driving. That tells me when I am going out on a bike, I'm going to have to watch the path yes, but stopping will be easy, and I don't think I'd be all about getting from point A to B as fast as I can.

Someone mentioned about nerves in traffic, riding a bike. I do think of my Uncle who rode a lot of miles in his days of touring. He always mentioned "those sons a _____" cutting the corners into the bikelanes, "don't they realize another rider could be around that corner". Those things do concern me, but it won't stop me.

I need something to look forward to instead of just, growing older. There are a lot of people living in my area, retired, doing fine financially, but they don't do much of anything. When I am visiting amongst a few, one of the most popular thing to do is have another "organ rescitel". You know, when everyone shares which of their organs is giving them grief today.

I'm not saying I never complain about some weird ache or pain I never had before, but keeping busy, especially remaining forever adventurous does me good. I love nutrition & fitness, but I can't stand the regimented boring gyms. I feel that cycling will give me so much, that I can even let my vehicle go and never look back. There's just too many people well into their years that are still pedaling and even if they can't anymore, they have spent their later year "making more memories".

I was thinking the other day how I had really made any memories for awhile now. Last really good one was a camping trip I went out on my own and did Summer of 2015. I thought getting older doesn't have to mean I don't get to make any more memories

I know some of us are miles apart, but I so hope I get to meet some folks like the nice ones my age I've met here in such a short time denise
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NOOO don't give any ideas to Jim from Boston.
Yea, reading that I had to look back at what I posted I thought the subject had wandered off to "cooking" along the way or something
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Originally Posted by abbynormal
I will have extra to spend on other things as well. Maybe a pros and cons list is in order, but I always make the lists fit what I really want so that doesn't work for me

Just thinking about the "little" things (and even little things can mean so much) I see when on a 6 mile walk that I would never be able to see when driving. That tells me when I am going out on a bike, I'm going to have to watch the path yes, but stopping will be easy, and I don't think I'd be all about getting from point A to B as fast as I can.

Someone mentioned about nerves in traffic, riding a bike. I do think of my Uncle who rode a lot of miles in his days of touring. He always mentioned "those sons a _____" cutting the corners into the bikelanes, "don't they realize another rider could be around that corner". Those things do concern me, but it won't stop me.

I need something to look forward to instead of just, growing older. There are a lot of people living in my area, retired, doing fine financially, but they don't do much of anything. When I am visiting amongst a few, one of the most popular thing to do is have another "organ rescitel". You know, when everyone shares which of their organs is giving them grief today.

I'm not saying I never complain about some weird ache or pain I never had before, but keeping busy, especially remaining forever adventurous does me good. I love nutrition & fitness, but I can't stand the regimented boring gyms. I feel that cycling will give me so much, that I can even let my vehicle go and never look back. There's just too many people well into their years that are still pedaling and even if they can't anymore, they have spent their later year "making more memories".

I was thinking the other day how I had really made any memories for awhile now. Last really good one was a camping trip I went out on my own and did Summer of 2015. I thought getting older doesn't have to mean I don't get to make any more memories

I know some of us are miles apart, but I so hope I get to meet some folks like the nice ones my age I've met here in such a short time denise
Very nice post. I am so glad that I've been carfree for much of my life. Looking back, some of my best memories have to do with walking and cycling. I especially treasure the time I spent riding and walking with young people like my son and grandson, and even spontaneous bike races with various kids over the years.

Of course I am still busy making new memories, like you said. I just mention the old memories because it shows how happy I've been with LCF over the years, and how it made and makes my life more fulfilling and fun.

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