Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: Len S
Showing results 1 to 50 of 81
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-16, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Len S

The trainers that use fans for resistance tend to...

The trainers that use fans for resistance tend to be noisy. The faster you go the louder they get.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-16, 12:09 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,124
Posted By Len S

Time to get out the snow shoes and xcountry skies...

Time to get out the snow shoes and xcountry skies and put a bike in the basement. Oh and get a very large bottle of Bailey's.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Len S

Thanks for the good feedback. I did look at: 5...

Thanks for the good feedback. I did look at: 5 Best Bike Trainers - Dec. 2016 - BestReviews (http://bestreviews.com/best-bike-trainers)

Started getting carried away and looking at the Kinetic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-16, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Len S

I notice that all the trainers I have found have...

I notice that all the trainers I have found have only a rear support. My old Cateye CS-1000 also has a front support (remove the wheel and clamp to a stand). The plus I would think is less stress...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-16, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,054
Posted By Len S

I had Brackytherapy for prostate cancer. No pain...

I had Brackytherapy for prostate cancer. No pain but very tired for 1-2 months. Vasectomy? I felt fine and violated the light lifting rule. Ended up with two large....... for a week....Enjoy your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Len S

Not sure of TV. It was moved to basement when we...

Not sure of TV. It was moved to basement when we got a flat screen upstairs. It must weight 2 tons. Might need to take a chain saw to it to get it out of the basement. Really want to replace it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-16, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Len S

Basic Bike Trainer Recommendations - 70yrs+

Winter and Christmas are here. I have a Nashbar Cateye CS-1000 trainer I got 30+ years ago I put a bike on in the basement in the winter time. My wife wants to get rid of the Nordic Track and bring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,979
Posted By Len S

Just saw a 1974 Gitane Euro Road Bike - Interclub...

Just saw a 1974 Gitane Euro Road Bike - Interclub Frame listed for $122. Reasonable??

"This is a 1974 Gitane road bike with 25.5" Interclub frame, European model. Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo hubs, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 43,520
Posted By Len S

Here is my humble '85 Gitane

Here is my humble '85 Gitane
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 08:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,657
Posted By Len S

Son and daughter attended Berkley schools. We...

Son and daughter attended Berkley schools. We still live in Berkley, on Wiltshire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,657
Posted By Len S

Almost 70F yesterday, good day for a ride.

Almost 70F yesterday, good day for a ride.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-16, 06:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,350
Posted By Len S

prathmann thanks for the reply.

prathmann thanks for the reply.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,350
Posted By Len S

Well i guess I don't know the law either. Royal...

Well i guess I don't know the law either. Royal Oak, Michigan has been plastering those all over the place. As far as I know the MVC does not list the symbol so all there presence does is tell...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-16, 02:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,111
Posted By Len S

Thanks for reminding me. I really thought the...

Thanks for reminding me. I really thought the swap was a couple of weeks ago. Have you been to them before and how would you rate it? I do NOT need another bike but...... Would be interested...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,111
Posted By Len S

Berkley, next town over, grocery shop in RO at a...

Berkley, next town over, grocery shop in RO at a store on Main. I do ride bike there when getting a few items. Also use Main early Saturday mornings (light traffic then) when I ride bike to farmers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-16, 07:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,111
Posted By Len S

Royal Oak Rejects Bike Lanes

Royal Oak Rejects Bike Lanes ? For Now - Royal Oak, MI Patch (http://patch.com/michigan/royaloak/royal-oak-rejects-bike-lanes-now)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-16, 08:06 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,796
Posted By Len S

15. Does a bicyclist have to use lights? ...

15. Does a bicyclist have to use lights?

Yes. MVC Section 257.662 states:

(1) "A bicycle...being operated on a roadway between 1⁄2 hour after sunset and 1⁄2 hour before sunrise shall be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 51,680
Posted By Len S

Pickup driver charged in 5 cyclist deaths

Always try to stay alert but not much you can do if vehicle driver is high and out of control.

Pickup driver charged in 5 cyclist deaths ?drugged up?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By Len S

Saddles are such a personal thing. What is GREAT...

Saddles are such a personal thing. What is GREAT for one person might be unbearable for another. All depends on pelvic geometry. Idle would be to find a friend with the saddle you think you want...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-16, 10:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,443
Posted By Len S

Replaced our Planet Blinkie lights with sets of...

Replaced our Planet Blinkie lights with sets of Bontrager Ion 100R/Flare R City Lights several weeks ago. Makes us much more comfortable riding in traffic in the daytime. Not cheap but I really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-16, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By Len S

Great!! I just came across the Pumpkinvine trail...

Great!! I just came across the Pumpkinvine trail two days ago. Hope to be in Shipshewana next month and would like to take that trail. Wife will be at a quilting retreat in Shipshwana and I would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-16, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,217
Posted By Len S

Oh, I forgot this over 65 thread existed!!

Oh, I forgot this over 65 thread existed!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,194
Posted By Len S

My three bikes.....I'm 72+

I really do not consider those that are 50ish as "old people". Indeed I really do not consider myself at 72 as an "old people". Now when/if I get to 85+ then I might reconsider.

The Diamondback...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-16, 05:26 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,090
Posted By Len S

Your point? Yes, all are sad events. Many times...

Your point? Yes, all are sad events. Many times a single rider is not "seen" by a driver but a group of riders?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-16, 10:10 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,090
Posted By Len S

****

5 bicyclists dead after crash north of Kalamazoo | WOODTV.com (http://woodtv.com/2016/06/07/bicyclists-dead-after-crash-north-of-kalamazoo/)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-15, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By Len S

Volo Lifepaint

If this was recently posted my apologies. Did a quick scan of last 10-15 post titles.

I think we are 10x as at risk in the no one rides a bike U.S. as the U.K.

They Spray Their Bikes With...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By Len S

You do know Henry that to your relatives you will...

You do know Henry that to your relatives you will be a troll. http://aidyreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Greg-Luzniak-Troll-under-the-bridge-Three-Goats-Gruff-all-rights-reserved.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By Len S

Berkley here in Oakland County. Will head north...

Berkley here in Oakland County. Will head north to Lake Superior in a few weeks. Probably still be able to kick some snow. Camping and birding at Whitefish Point. Bikes will left at home. I HOPE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,760
Posted By Len S

Congratulations, you have just made a 1050's bike...

Congratulations, you have just made a 1050's bike pump just like the millions that were made in that period! They really worked fine with the leather plunger. good fix.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-15, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,394
Posted By Len S

I suppose different regions of the country (or...

I suppose different regions of the country (or world) has idioms or words that have different meanings.
See Sheldon Browns description of "toe-clippable pedals" - Bicycle Pedals -- types,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,394
Posted By Len S

Sorry for confusion but I think back in the 80's...

Sorry for confusion but I think back in the 80's or there abouts the ones with the straps were also commonly referred to as rattraps. Although my memory could be wrong.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,394
Posted By Len S

Trapped by the Rat Trap

Ever get a foot caught in the rat trap while dismounting your bike?? Did it last fall....ouch!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,106
Posted By Len S

I can see myself now on the side of the road...

I can see myself now on the side of the road screwing around with a flat tire with a tube of K-Y Jelly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,106
Posted By Len S

They are called 'tire levers' or 'tire spoons'. ...

They are called 'tire levers' or 'tire spoons'. Google either name and you get pics of same device. Do not know the history of the names. Yes, 2-3 are NORMAL. And yes I said I had to use four (4)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,106
Posted By Len S

Tires from hell

Last summer I got a 1985 Gitane Performance off of Craig List. I do like the bike but I wanted to put "fresh" inter tubes on it. The tires looked new with little to no wear. Getting the Forte...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,979
Posted By Len S

Gitane Trophee de France 1848 Road Bike - ...

Gitane Trophee de France 1848 Road Bike - $750Bike in France

Gitane Trophee de France 1848 Road Bike | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gitane-Trophee-de-France-1848-Road-Bike-/281599976718)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,979
Posted By Len S

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,979
Posted By Len S

http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_9T9XCXF04tt_600...

http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_9T9XCXF04tt_600x450.jpg

80's Peugeot on CraigsList. How to identify its type? $200
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,694
Posted By Len S

Vintage bikes: One ZERO. Trash save. One $100....

Vintage bikes: One ZERO. Trash save. One $100. A real deal. REAL COST though is in the new rims and spokes, new seat, new brake and shift cables, new or NOS other items.....on an on. Vintage...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,410
Posted By Len S

Looks very interesting. It is fall color time. ...

Looks very interesting. It is fall color time. What could be better then getting into that part of the country? 70+ If the weather is really good we could stay in the area for a week looking at...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,821
Posted By Len S

WOW, listened to the Youtube file on the bell. ...

WOW, listened to the Youtube file on the bell. Very impressive. Wanted to listen to it a second time then realized my ears were shot. WOW
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Len S

"The Custom Bike" copyright 1979

The Custom Bicycle. Buying, Setting Up, and Riding The Quality Bicycle. By M.J. Kolin and D.M. de la Rosa. Copyright 1979. 276 pages
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,656
Posted By Len S

Ordered two Nitto M176 "Dream" Road 44cm...

Ordered two Nitto M176 "Dream" Road 44cm handlbars, a 9cm Nitto Technomic and a 11cm Nitto Technomic stems from Bicycle Classics on the 27th. The VERY well packed parts were on my front porch by...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-15, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3,925
Views: 475,172
Posted By Len S

Interesting thread......although a bit warn. ...

Interesting thread......although a bit warn.

I do wear a helmet:

1. I wear one because I want to be role model for 5 grand daughters. Hard to tell them to wear one if I don't.

2. I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By Len S

Have driven it three times. Love it. Little...

Have driven it three times. Love it. Little traffic and quite. North to south twice and south to north once. Have seen many bikes and many road signs about bikes on the trace and sharing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,656
Posted By Len S

Anyone have experience with this component...

Anyone have experience with this component source?

Prices look good. Shipping charges? How about timely delivery? Getting what you ordered? Quality of parts? etc.

Bicycle Classics - Vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-15, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,673
Posted By Len S

Follow-up

Here is what I came up with for this winters in door cycling. Focus on making it (if possible) less boring. If I had thought ahead I should have filmed some of my favorite bike routes this summer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 69,229
Posted By Len S

Here is a Singer treadle still in use. Pictures...

Here is a Singer treadle still in use. Pictures are from Mirebalais, Haiti. Tailor shop is in the town square.

Len S


428613428614
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,068
Posted By Len S

I took a tumble last fall. Dismounting the bike...

I took a tumble last fall. Dismounting the bike and foot got tangled in clip strap. Went down like a 200 lb sack of potatoes. Couldn't sleep comfortably on my left side for two months. Don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 69,229
Posted By Len S

The "hand painting" is really...

The "hand painting" is really decals.....beautiful decals. I think many of the early motor driven ones used a motor and a small belt over the same drive pulley on the sewing machine. Very simply...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 81
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.