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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-23-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 235,827
Posted By carpetman1

I am very pleased with m Niterider lights. I am...

I am very pleased with m Niterider lights. I am even more pleased with their fantastic customer service. No hassle, they tak are of the problem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

Ive thought about a recumbent trike. Local shop...

Ive thought about a recumbent trike. Local shop got one in, but it was a cheapie and the gears didn't shift. I have friend that rides them--he rode from New Mexico to Georgia. He said don't get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

Here someone is having Vitamin D deficiency from...

Here someone is having Vitamin D deficiency from not enough sun. I've had to have surgery to remove skin cancers blamed on the sun. Told to stay out of sun and wear long sleeves and hats (not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,582
Posted By carpetman1

My Niterider minewt 350 either had a charger...

My Niterider minewt 350 either had a charger problem or battery problem. Called them and they said send it in. Very promptly I had, free of charge a working unit. Don't know if replaced or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 10,380
Posted By carpetman1

Not a marketing rep for Niterider, but they are...

Not a marketing rep for Niterider, but they are great lights. I have the 350 and for me it is plenty. Had it a couple years and either the battery or charger went South. I called Niterider and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-12, 02:05 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

What town is near the Goatneck ride? I think a...

What town is near the Goatneck ride? I think a Trek 7000 might fit your bike needs. Not too pricey and mine serves me well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

I have the Trek 7000. The 7100 you gain front...

I have the Trek 7000. The 7100 you gain front suspension--really does a 66 year old woman need that? You also go from 21 speed to 24 speed. Again is that needed? I don't see the need for a higher...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

Several years ago my neighbor and I decided to...

Several years ago my neighbor and I decided to take up biking. Went to Wal Mart and bought one size fits all Schwinn Trail bikes. It was uncomfortable to me. Went to a bike shop to see if an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By carpetman1

spokes

Have a neighbor that is larger than most and has problems with spokes breaking. How much difference is there between heavy duty spokes and plain ones? How much weight increase can be expected going...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-11, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

I told my dealer my riding situation--mostly...

I told my dealer my riding situation--mostly streets and some off road. He said get a Trek 7000 which I did and I have enjoyed it. I like riding in more of an upright posistion. I put a big Brooks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

There was an 80 year old guy zipping along on his...

There was an 80 year old guy zipping along on his bike. A younger guy saw him and decided to catch up with him--couldn't let the old fellow out do him. After some hard peddaling he caught up. Told...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,582
Posted By carpetman1

Thanks Paul Rivers. After I posted the...

Thanks Paul Rivers. After I posted the questions, I found a telephone number for Niterider and called them. You are correct, it is one unit. He said only disadvantage he knew of was it was very...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,582
Posted By carpetman1

Niterider Questions.

How do the Niterider cordless units work? I'm guessing you still have a battery pack but it is not wired to the light???? If that is true, I can see the advantage. What are the disadvantages?If...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,450
Posted By carpetman1

I dont know how to post a picture, but will...

I dont know how to post a picture, but will attempt to describe. I used a length of PVC that goes across my rack. On the end of the PVC I mounted an elbow and a short piece of PVC into the elbows...
Forum: Introductions
08-10-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By carpetman1

GeoBigJon--Thanks and I'm from San Angelo too.

GeoBigJon--Thanks and I'm from San Angelo too.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,975
Posted By carpetman1

I have the Niterider minewt 350 and am very...

I have the Niterider minewt 350 and am very pleased. You can buy them very reasonable on EBAY. I do like to support my local bike shop and know he can't compete with online stores, but he did not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 502
Views: 235,827
Posted By carpetman1

I bought a pair of Wal Mart specials--then I...

I bought a pair of Wal Mart specials--then I bought a Niterider minewt 350--now there's a real light. Very pleased with it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,438
Posted By carpetman1

I started riding again a few years ago--hadn't...

I started riding again a few years ago--hadn't ridden since teen ager. It helps my memory and oh yes did I tell you it helps my memory. And another thing it helps my memory. Has another advantage...
Forum: Introductions
08-09-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By carpetman1

New Guy

Hi, I'm new here. 68 years old and retired Air Force. I ride with my neighbor who is younger, also retired Air Force. We ride atleast 5 miles when we ride and attempt to ride everyday. Miss...
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