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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-10-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By Surlyrider

Frankly, the place to go is Youtube. There is a...

Frankly, the place to go is Youtube. There is a chinese made 808 camera (Less than $50 in all iterations I think, #11 and #16 are both nice) that is great. They show you sample videos and discuss...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,045
Posted By Surlyrider

Drmweaver2's RUSA 200km brevet finishers chart is...

Drmweaver2's RUSA 200km brevet finishers chart is more in line with my thinking. As for distance, I'm assuming moderate distances of 10-20 miles. I do understand Class A rider peleton's will go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,611
Posted By Surlyrider

Nice ride! No hills like that near me either,...

Nice ride! No hills like that near me either, but you can be proud of the ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,572
Posted By Surlyrider

Nice frame. Very exciting and gratifying to do...

Nice frame. Very exciting and gratifying to do your own build!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,045
Posted By Surlyrider

Internet Speed Inflation??

I'm just curious. I'm in my early 50s, as is a longtime friend of mine. Both HS athletes and both kept fit all our lives. For years we have both worked out, are trim and stay in shape. He's a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 11,254
Posted By Surlyrider

I grew up in Marquette. A beautiful little city...

I grew up in Marquette. A beautiful little city where winter sports dominate. Some pretty riding, but the riding season is short. Nice housing is actually fairly expensive, an not much else is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,000
Posted By Surlyrider

This Just Makes Me Mad.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012120523023

So sad our children are losing the right (even those on the cusp of adulthood) to even ride a bike when they choose.
Forum: Commuting
05-20-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,834
Posted By Surlyrider

Living in TX, I also sweat buckets. Not much...

Living in TX, I also sweat buckets. Not much other choice. Wear sunscreen too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,746
Posted By Surlyrider

Great story and glad for the success! I know the...

Great story and glad for the success! I know the feeling of forgetting everything while riding - it's great.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 38,031
Posted By Surlyrider

If you like 'em, buy 'em. Part of the fun is...

If you like 'em, buy 'em. Part of the fun is doing what you like. Don't worry about what others think.
Forum: Introductions
05-19-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By Surlyrider

Ride it for a while to decide what you do or...

Ride it for a while to decide what you do or don't like about it. Then you'll be in a better position to decide what you might like next.
Forum: Introductions
05-19-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Surlyrider

Any bike will do for that distance. It's more...

Any bike will do for that distance. It's more about what you like. As a beginner, most true "road bikes" will put you in a position your muscles will not be accustomed to, and will be uncomfortable...
Forum: Introductions
05-19-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 329
Posted By Surlyrider

Don't give up on the Schwinn, some of the older...

Don't give up on the Schwinn, some of the older models are very nice. You can always change out pedals and tires. Why the mountain bike? Are you primarily planning on rough trail riding?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By Surlyrider

Cudos on the Weight Loss

Great job and a smart investment to check the fit!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,452
Posted By Surlyrider

No, Running made me take up Cycling

I started running before cycling. Although I took time to both ease into it AND to learn proper form, it was just too hard on the body. Switched to cycling and never looked back. Sooo much better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,905
Posted By Surlyrider

Kids are (will be) out.

I'm a little surprised someone would let their child move home again with no plans because they don't like their job as well. We have one son out on his own and another graduates next year. Both...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By Surlyrider

Happy Birthday

Looked like a great day for a ride in some beautiful country.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Surlyrider

All I can say is, if you were even "warming up"...

All I can say is, if you were even "warming up" at 20mph plus for 15 miles, I'm impressed. I never average that speed for that far and consider myself in pretty good shape.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,425
Posted By Surlyrider

I have to fall on the side of disagreeing. For...

I have to fall on the side of disagreeing. For mere safety's sake, even some innocuous posts may rub people the wrong way, or posts about when you ride or your area may allow criminals to figure out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-11, 03:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,086
Posted By Surlyrider

My avg. morning ride in the Dallas area starts...

My avg. morning ride in the Dallas area starts out around upper 80's and when I finish about 40 minutes later (11.5 mile normal morning ride) it's about low mid 90's. I typically am just not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,241
Posted By Surlyrider

After 50 I don't care how I look other than to be...

After 50 I don't care how I look other than to be clean and neat. I'm trim, in shape and ride. I ride in bike shorts and jersey's because they are comfortable. I get passed by the highly trained...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 702
Posted By Surlyrider

Another Dallas guy here. I ride 5 days a week,...

Another Dallas guy here. I ride 5 days a week, but the temp lately is about 90 when I start and mid 90s when I finish and I have no problems
. Over 100 - sorry, I'm inside.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,359
Posted By Surlyrider

You might want to rethink shorts over bicycle...

You might want to rethink shorts over bicycle shorts. A primary benefit of bicycle shorts is not only the padding, but the lack of seams in critical areas. Adding another pair of shorts just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 720
Posted By Surlyrider

Gorgeous ride!

Gorgeous ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,747
Posted By Surlyrider

I read in various places that the original...

I read in various places that the original bracket would have enough clearance, but looked at the Long Haul Trucker, and saw they used the longer bracket with the granny. I also read where someone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-11, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,747
Posted By Surlyrider

How Did I Add the Inner Chainring?

The Surly Cross Check is sold "Granny Ring Ready" Meaning the crankset itself already had the 74mm 5 bolt spot to just pop a ring on. I realized I could have just skipped the small/small combo, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,747
Posted By Surlyrider

Newbie Adds Granny Ring to Surly Cross Check

Well, I bit the bullet this year (age 50) and finally bought a "nice" bike. I've never ridden much, but am pretty regular with my exercise routine, and thought I'd try riding. Wow. Just love it. ...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,707
Posted By Surlyrider

I used flat, and then moved to bike pedals with...

I used flat, and then moved to bike pedals with studs on one side, spd on the other, and I now ride (virtually) always with clipped shoes. I made the change for efficiency, which has improved my...
Forum: Touring
07-30-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By Surlyrider

I added a 24 tooth granny to my cross check, and...

I added a 24 tooth granny to my cross check, and left the stock 36 and 48 chain-rings. What I found was that I needed to change out the rear derailleur to a long cage, because there was too much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,981
Posted By Surlyrider

Thanks, perfect, and I was able to remove with no...

Thanks, perfect, and I was able to remove with no problem (well, OK, it was really tight, but I was able to remove it). I replaced my bottom bracket and reinstalled everything. Great forum and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,981
Posted By Surlyrider

Crank Arm Threading - Both sides the same?

I need to remove my crank arms to replace my BB. Are both the crankarm bolts threaded the same? The drive side is standard left = loose right = tight. is the non drive side crankarm bolt the same?...
Forum: Introductions
04-05-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 220
Posted By Surlyrider

Congratulations and welcome! Stick with it and...

Congratulations and welcome! Stick with it and you'll be surprised how you will start to crave the good exercise.
Forum: Introductions
04-01-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 156
Posted By Surlyrider

My friend finally got me motivated

to ride. I'm an over 50 fit guy (resistance training for years, more recently running and some biking). He built his own ride, commutes 26 miles a day and races in 50 - 150 mile races (same age as...
Forum: Introductions
04-01-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By Surlyrider

I feel for the loss of the Stratocaster....

I feel for the loss of the Stratocaster....
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