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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By aja8888

If you are going the CL route, which is smart for...

If you are going the CL route, which is smart for a first bike, bring a tape measure with you as many ads don't have the correct info in them, or none at all like mentioned above. I found a 2012...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-23-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By aja8888

I may be new here, but I have never seen any of...

I may be new here, but I have never seen any of these popup ads. Maybe its because I use Firefox with adblock? I didn't even know this site had popup ads.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,584
Posted By aja8888

I am almost 69 and still working oil & gas...

I am almost 69 and still working oil & gas projects here in south Texas. Good Lord, has this place gone job crazy! I think I will roll out to the every weekday morning meeting of my ROMEO buddies...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,590
Posted By aja8888

You can order automotive grade acrylic basecoats...

You can order automotive grade acrylic basecoats and two part urethane clear coat rattle cans from here:

http://www.levineautoparts.com/

They will mix your color from an auto paint code.

I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By aja8888

Hey Tony, congrats on the weight loss (and so...

Hey Tony, congrats on the weight loss (and so quickly). Can you briefly describe the plan you used to get it to the point where you are now?

Thanks,

Tony A
Newbie....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By aja8888

As a recent new rider, I am humbled by them.

As a recent new rider, I am humbled by them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,874
Posted By aja8888

Congrats on the retirement choice! I'm late...

Congrats on the retirement choice! I'm late 60's, a product of Connecticut manufacturing (which is mostly shut down now), but moved to Texas 20 years ago and now consult to the energy industry. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,229
Posted By aja8888

I finally picked up a bike after several failed...

I finally picked up a bike after several failed attempts on CL (sold before I arrived). It's a used Giant Escape 2, which is a low end bike, but good enough to get started on again. It has a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,354
Posted By aja8888

Today (actually last night) I finally bought my...

Today (actually last night) I finally bought my "starting bike" (off for 30 years) off Craigslist. Boy they go fast! Got a slightly used 19" Giant Escape 2 for about 1/2 the LBS price. Came with a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,906
Posted By aja8888

Gary, given your height and weight (same as me),...

Gary, given your height and weight (same as me), what frame size are you ordering with the new bike?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 497
Posted By aja8888

So, how do you feel after day two??:)

So, how do you feel after day two??:)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,061
Posted By aja8888

2007 Fuji Absolute SX

Still searching CL for a starter bike. I saw this today and can't find much about it on the 'net.

http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3054712861.html

Seems like it could be a decent flatland...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,827
Posted By aja8888

I don't have any bikes (of my own) yet. Getting...

I don't have any bikes (of my own) yet. Getting one soon! I am in awe of your fleets! But a few years ago I counted over 70 vintage model airplane kits in my house (unbuilt from the 60s to early...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-12, 11:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,340
Posted By aja8888

Somehow, after the kids left and returned for...

Somehow, after the kids left and returned for brief periods during their divorces (all three) in the last two years, we ended up with a 17 year old granddaughter living with us. She goes off to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By aja8888

Yes, it's a good idea to hit the bike shops. ...

Yes, it's a good idea to hit the bike shops. Tomorrow afternoon I will be near one and will stop by. I also need to verify the correct stand over dimension for any bike I go for. I'm pretty sure a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By aja8888

Looks like I missed it. never heard back from...

Looks like I missed it. never heard back from the seller today. I guess these bike sell easily on CL. So I may bite the bullet and look at a new Trek 7100. Although I do have a line on this Trek...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,163
Posted By aja8888

Yes, I am here now but don't think I am dead yet....

Yes, I am here now but don't think I am dead yet. It was 95+ in Houston today and so humid the mosquitos couldn't stay flying. Some parts of Texas got to 109 or so. You get used to it. I have and I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By aja8888

Thanks, I will try it out to see the fit. I was...

Thanks, I will try it out to see the fit. I was looking at new 20" frame sizes online. My daughter has a 20" Giant and it fits me well (one ride though). I have set up a meeting with the seller...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By aja8888

Thanks, I am 5' 11" tall with a 31" inseam. ...

Thanks, I am 5' 11" tall with a 31" inseam.

Tony
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By aja8888

Opinions on potential Diamondback bike purchase...thanks!

I am looking to "get started" after 30+ years off the bikes. Yes, to lose weight and get back in shape. I am a Clydesdale (230 pounds, 69 years old) and have a recent hip implant. :thumb: Otherwise...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,229
Posted By aja8888

Yea, all interior stuff left and a new heater...

Yea, all interior stuff left and a new heater core (have to pull the dash out - fun). :rolleyes:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,229
Posted By aja8888

I see you guys like classics and rods. Well, my...

I see you guys like classics and rods. Well, my old Vette (65 Stingray) is no longer with me (a distant memory). I am restoring and driving this old Jetta TDI diesel with 200K on it:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,229
Posted By aja8888

Wow! nice work! Maybe "up the road" I will have...

Wow! nice work! Maybe "up the road" I will have an interest in building a bike (I am an engineer (still)). :thumb: But for now, I may go easy.....( I did ride the kid's new bike today and it was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,229
Posted By aja8888

I am new here. I rode bikes long ago. Today, I...

I am new here. I rode bikes long ago. Today, I bought my 32 year old daughter a Giant Hybrid (I think) for her birthday. After being in that bike shop with all that neat hardware, I have an itch...
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