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03-27-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By Slowhead

Nice bike(s), you and your wife are ready to...

Nice bike(s), you and your wife are ready to explore.
12-23-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By Slowhead

+1 for Adriene.

+1 for Adriene.
08-15-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,597
Posted By Slowhead

I didn't see anyone mention the 2017 Specialized...

I didn't see anyone mention the 2017 Specialized Sequoia Elite and the 2017 Salsa Vaya GX.
There is some positive chat about the new rubber on the Sequoia, 42mm and tubeless ready.
The Vaya is...
08-15-16, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,742
Posted By Slowhead

My condolences, losing a pet is a tough time. ...

My condolences, losing a pet is a tough time.


What has cycling done for me ? I have more patience now that I started cycling regularly again.
05-06-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,817
Posted By Slowhead

Nice ride, enjoy. The bike came with 35's. Do...

Nice ride, enjoy.
The bike came with 35's. Do you think there is room on the frame to run 40's ?
Forum: Touring
03-12-16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By Slowhead

Nice build, well done.

Nice build, well done.
Forum: Touring
02-29-16, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Slowhead

The girl has a great attitude, nice smile and is...

The girl has a great attitude, nice smile and is tough as nails.
I liked the part where a she and the camera person joke about her bivy sack.
02-21-16, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 861
Posted By Slowhead

Similar weather here today in MI. I didn't wear...

Similar weather here today in MI. I didn't wear enough clothes and stopped for a quick coffee at the halfway point. I lined the inside of my helmet with a few napkins while I was there.
02-20-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By Slowhead

Thanks for the guidance Andy. I hadn't...

Thanks for the guidance Andy.
I hadn't mentioned earlier, but I am replacing the chain on my other bike also and didn't want to screw up both of them.
02-20-16, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By Slowhead

shimano chain replacement

I'm concerned my handy work may have me walking my bike home in the future.
I replaced the 9 speed chain on my bike, first time with a replacement pin, others had a master link. I have used a...
01-15-16, 09:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,291
Posted By Slowhead

My Dad is 86 and Mother passed less than four...

My Dad is 86 and Mother passed less than four years ago. He never really recovered from that. Like others posted here, Dad is dead set against moving out of his home. So, my Sister and I visit...
Forum: Touring
06-25-15, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,307
Posted By Slowhead

Nice ride, enjoy.

Nice ride, enjoy.
02-27-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,772
Posted By Slowhead

Good to hear your adapting and holding steady. ...

Good to hear your adapting and holding steady. Yea, this Winter has been brutal. We had at least a few record low temperatures this month.
I cannot wait to go out for a ride. For now, it's just...
01-28-15, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 997
Posted By Slowhead

Nice bike, enjoy. I've heard air mattresses...

Nice bike, enjoy.
I've heard air mattresses are a lot better than they used to be.
Forum: Touring
01-18-15, 09:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,046
Posted By Slowhead

+1 on the Vittoria Voyager Hypers they are quick...

+1 on the Vittoria Voyager Hypers they are quick and plush. One good season riding and no flats. For a while on Amazon these tires were well discounted.
01-17-15, 08:20 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,772
Posted By Slowhead

Bill, your progress is outstanding. Nice day...

Bill, your progress is outstanding.
Nice day in our area today, I imagine you got a ride in. I went for a run instead.
01-03-15, 12:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,108
Posted By Slowhead

I own a pair of the Pro shorts also. By far, the...

I own a pair of the Pro shorts also. By far, the nicest pair of shorts I own.
11-20-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,772
Posted By Slowhead

Bill, Congratulations on dropping 100. I...

Bill,
Congratulations on dropping 100.
I admire your level of commitment and determination.
Good luck reaching your birthday goal.
10-27-14, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 453,052
Posted By Slowhead

I like the website. Thanks for posting.

I like the website. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Touring
08-27-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Slowhead

Thanks for posting, looks like a good time.

Thanks for posting, looks like a good time.
08-27-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,773
Posted By Slowhead

That is a nice bike, enjoy.

That is a nice bike, enjoy.
08-27-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,342
Posted By Slowhead

I admire your positive attitude.

I admire your positive attitude.
Forum: Touring
08-24-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By Slowhead

Well done, enjoyed the blog.

Well done, enjoyed the blog.
08-11-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,095
Posted By Slowhead

18K, that is a lot of climbing in my book. Good...

18K, that is a lot of climbing in my book. Good Job !
07-16-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,209
Posted By Slowhead

I've been through most of the lighter, wider 700...

I've been through most of the lighter, wider 700 tires. The Vittoria Voyager Hyper are my favorites, a good value. I have them in 32 & 38's. They measure larger.
07-14-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,164
Posted By Slowhead

I ride tiagra/open sport 32 spoke, on an Soma ES...

I ride tiagra/open sport 32 spoke, on an Soma ES also. The wheels stayed true for about 3 years and now.
There have been different scenarios mentioned. It could be a combinations of things that...
07-05-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,863
Posted By Slowhead

It may be the best single all around exercise.

It may be the best single all around exercise.
05-26-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,044
Posted By Slowhead

I was chased on two different occasions yesterday...

I was chased on two different occasions yesterday on a dirt road while riding. It is on a part of a marathon route I will run this Fall. The road was washboard bad so either dog could have had me. ...
05-12-14, 10:15 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 40,507
Posted By Slowhead

I made some dietary changes about two years ago. ...

I made some dietary changes about two years ago. It was obvious I was at least wheat intolerant and had an auto immune disease. Things became better after I went wheat-free and dialed way back on...
03-24-14, 11:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,759
Posted By Slowhead

Posts #52...

Posts #52 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=52) & 53 are good advise.
The sugar substitute is playing tricks on your body. One slice of some wheat breads has the...
03-07-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,687
Posted By Slowhead

Sorry, but getting 'fact checked' by you is not...

Sorry, but getting 'fact checked' by you is not quite the same. I do enjoy your humor though. Your reply was the highlight of a pretty lousy day.
03-07-14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,687
Posted By Slowhead

One person on this forum usually ruins the...

One person on this forum usually ruins the experience here for me.
12-31-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By Slowhead

Did you read the comments after the article ? ...

Did you read the comments after the article ? Someone from the area spoke of the city center and the narrow streets were there long before the automobile. Not much new here. It wasn't designed for...
12-21-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,293
Posted By Slowhead

I read a book earlier this year about the...

I read a book earlier this year about the evolution of allergies and auto immune disease. These conditions were not an issue back during when the posted photos were taken.
In urban areas, the...
12-10-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,601
Posted By Slowhead

Nice photo attachments, thanks for sharing. ...

Nice photo attachments, thanks for sharing.
I'm not familiar with the geography, what were the Winter/Summer highs and lows ?
11-24-13, 12:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,588
Posted By Slowhead

Earlier this month I ran into a friend downtown. ...

Earlier this month I ran into a friend downtown. He was going to the YMCA a few blocks away. I got off my bike, walked over there with him and we had a nice talk. As we stood in front of the YMCA...
11-22-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By Slowhead

Keeping it real, by Danny Chew: leave town for...

Keeping it real, by Danny Chew: leave town for a 3 week tour and spend less than a $100, total.
09-24-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,349
Posted By Slowhead

The Chukudu video was a nice human interest...

The Chukudu video was a nice human interest story, but the Washington Post article was pretty sad.
09-17-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 723
Posted By Slowhead

Thanks for sharing. That will be as close to a...

Thanks for sharing. That will be as close to a bike vacation as I will get this year, looking at your photos. I approve of the liberal use of pepper on a few of those dinners.
09-03-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Slowhead

The woman amazes me. She was ravaged by box...

The woman amazes me. She was ravaged by box jellyfish in the past, so she wore a tight latex mask. It did not look comfortable.
09-01-13, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,388
Posted By Slowhead

Looking good, enjoy the new rides.

Looking good, enjoy the new rides.
Forum: Touring
08-31-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,920
Posted By Slowhead

I bought the 38's @ Backcountry on-line, $50 ea,...

I bought the 38's @ Backcountry on-line, $50 ea, delivered. At 440 grams, it's a light and fast tire.
08-23-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By Slowhead

A good workout Tue or Wed on the Concept 2 would...

A good workout Tue or Wed on the Concept 2 would help. Those are really nice, well designed machines. If you can hold your own on a Concept 2, getting 'cycle fit' is not too far behind.
08-22-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
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Views: 1,094
Posted By Slowhead

Nice bike, enjoy.

Nice bike, enjoy.
08-15-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,713
Posted By Slowhead

Look for an overview of the town you currently...

Look for an overview of the town you currently live in, on-line. General info like the length of commute are usually listed. You may find some different mileage statistics and how the people...
Replies: 66
Views: 6,367
Posted By Slowhead

Good news, enjoy.

Good news, enjoy.
07-19-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,093
Posted By Slowhead

A guy in town that I ride with runs 35's...

A guy in town that I ride with runs 35's panaracers on his open pros. I asked him a few years ago because they looked bigger than the 32's I had on my open sports, same size rim. Never had a...
07-16-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,197
Posted By Slowhead

Similar urban areas prior to this marketing angle...

Similar urban areas prior to this marketing angle would just have said 'building has no parking.' They mention parking available a block away. 5 share/cars is still a step in the right direction. ...
07-16-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,056
Posted By Slowhead

Good for you. Enjoy the new set-up with the...

Good for you. Enjoy the new set-up with the Grandchildren.
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