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Forum: Winter Cycling

09-24-11, 03:42 AM

Replies: 12

Mittens & drop bars

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Posted By Zich11

Harley Davidson makes leather gloves that are...

Harley Davidson makes leather gloves that are electrically heated with rechargable batteries in the glove...last 4 to 8 hours depending on how high you set them. My hands get cold very easily, but...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-23-11, 02:21 PM

Replies: 26

bought wrong bike..help on correction

Views: 1,381

Posted By Zich11

He had Cannondales, giants, Felts, some Spanish...

He had Cannondales, giants, Felts, some Spanish brand and a bunch of customs in the $4000 to 5000 range...liked the Felt, seemed to fit best and was fairly light with carbon fork. Had the team...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-23-11, 01:50 AM

Replies: 26

bought wrong bike..help on correction

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Posted By Zich11

bought wrong bike..help on correction

a few weeks ago took up cycling after 40 years off of bikes. Thought a hybrid was the way to go. Turns out I am not using trails, railbeds, etc, but only paved roads. Want to switch to a road...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

09-17-11, 03:43 PM

Replies: 132

What did you do to your bike today?

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Posted By Zich11

installed a Brooks saddle...much more comfortable...

installed a Brooks saddle...much more comfortable 'out of the box' than the seat that came on it.(2011 Raleigh Hybrid). I hear they get even better after broken in...hope 'they' are right

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-05-11, 04:27 PM

Replies: 83

Does anyone use their smart phone instead of a garmin?

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Posted By Zich11

I have the Magellan app on my iphone...works...

I have the Magellan app on my iphone...works great for navigation, but never checked for accuracy on miles travelled, etcc

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-04-11, 06:18 PM

Replies: 26

first ride in 40 years!!

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Posted By Zich11

thanks for all the advice...especially the white...

thanks for all the advice...especially the white line philosophy. I suspect a lot of you who mentioned eventual upgrade/different style are correct...biggest problem is hands and arms. I am...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-02-11, 04:33 AM

Replies: 34

Got a new bike yesterday

Views: 1,648

Posted By Zich11

XL Forum is dedicated site for...

XL Forum is dedicated site for sportsters...everything you need for modifications, repairs, etc

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-01-11, 05:55 PM

Replies: 26

first ride in 40 years!!

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Posted By Zich11

thanks for the tips

thanks for the tips

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-01-11, 05:08 PM

Replies: 26

first ride in 40 years!!

Views: 925

Posted By Zich11

first ride in 40 years!!

Spent the afternoon at a LBS....after lots of looking, they suggested and fitted me with a Raleigh hybrid (I'm 62). Just got back from my first ride....fantastic! Will be doing roads, but got a...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-01-11, 05:01 PM

Replies: 34

Got a new bike yesterday

Views: 1,648

Posted By Zich11

Nice bike...you can't beat a Sportster for...

Nice bike...you can't beat a Sportster for versatility. Have had a number of them over the years...dont let anyone talk you into 'a lowering kit" for looks...drastically cuts down on...

Forum: Introductions

08-30-11, 11:00 PM

Replies: 2

Hey, from North Carolina

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Posted By Zich11

Hey, from North Carolina

New guy..taking up biking for cardio and weight loss..stopped riding 40 years ago...in the early 60's had a Schwinn Varsity 10 speed...road/race bikes were very rare then. Got on forum to get advice...

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