Pub 51
07-05-13 | 12:57 PM
#401
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 102
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
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Take Care, Ride Safe, have FUN! :)
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07-05-13 | 01:29 PM
#402
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,172
Likes: 6,404
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I had the same reaction.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
07-06-13 | 01:57 PM
#403
Time for a change.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 19,913
Likes: 7
From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Froome is in trouble.---
If he wins the TDF he will have to do a lap of honour.
If he wins the TDF he will have to do a lap of honour.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
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07-09-13 | 11:14 AM
#404
Zip tie Karen
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,005
Likes: 1,546
From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
Shock for which I'm not prepared...my 20-year old youngest daughter is engaged to be married next Spring. We're in VA, the wedding will be in TX, he's in CO. The young man has known her 10 months, we met him on an extended visit in May. Met him first last Fall while visiting her at school. In June, he asked to speak with me privately over the phone to seek my blessing. After talking again with him, I had no objections. So...
I did take him out on a stout MTB ride in May, which told me that he's game, at least...
Lots of emotions and plans/thoughts in the works now. How've you others handled this?
I did take him out on a stout MTB ride in May, which told me that he's game, at least...
Lots of emotions and plans/thoughts in the works now. How've you others handled this?
07-09-13 | 11:19 AM
#405
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
Likes: 1,285
From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Shock for which I'm not prepared...my 20-year old youngest daughter is engaged to be married next Spring. We're in VA, the wedding will be in TX, he's in CO. The young man has known her 10 months, we met him on an extended visit in May. Met him first last Fall while visiting her at school. In June, he asked to speak with me privately over the phone to seek my blessing. After talking again with him, I had no objections. So...
I did take him out on a stout MTB ride in May, which told me that he's game, at least...
Lots of emotions and plans/thoughts in the works now. How've you others handled this?
I did take him out on a stout MTB ride in May, which told me that he's game, at least...
Lots of emotions and plans/thoughts in the works now. How've you others handled this?
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07-09-13 | 11:33 AM
#406
Zip tie Karen
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,005
Likes: 1,546
From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
Great thought...
I need to add that I'm paying for a wedding/reception in Waco, TX, and another reception in the Washington, DC area for local/church family. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to afford a
Varsity after next Spring.
The good news is that we got one through college in 2012. This one ^ is done in 2015...
I need to add that I'm paying for a wedding/reception in Waco, TX, and another reception in the Washington, DC area for local/church family. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to afford a
Varsity after next Spring.
The good news is that we got one through college in 2012. This one ^ is done in 2015...
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07-09-13 | 04:31 PM
#407
Erect member since 1953
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,000
Likes: 38
From: Antioch, CA (SF Bay Area)
Bikes: Trek 520 Grando, Roubaix Expert, Motobecane Ti Century Elite turned commuter, Some old French thing gone fixie
Seems to me with a 20 year old daughter your job is to be supportive of her, no matter what.
Enjoy the wedding, smile a lot.
Enjoy the wedding, smile a lot.
07-09-13 | 04:42 PM
#408
Fred
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock, GA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac Comp, Trek 4100, Specialized Allez Elite, Kickr Snap
07-15-13 | 09:21 AM
#409
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,344
Likes: 7
From: monroe (sw) wi
Bikes: cannondale 400st, dean el diente, specialized hybrid
My 8 years older brother and his wife visited unexpectedly recently. Uexpected as I've seen him only once since our father died in 1997. When we were both quite a bit younger we were on occasion mistaken (much to my chagrin) for twins. What was scary was that I looked at him now and couldn't help but think "thats what I'll look like in 8 years?"
I tell you it scared 8 years worth of growth right out of me so that's what I look like now!
I tell you it scared 8 years worth of growth right out of me so that's what I look like now!
07-18-13 | 04:06 PM
#410
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,340
Likes: 496
From: Bristol, R. I.
Bikes: Specialized Secteur, old Peugeot
My favorite bad movie of all time is The Creature From The Black Lagoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ariuokNFhSw They just don't make movies like this any more.
07-19-13 | 04:04 PM
#411
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,329
Likes: 8,481
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Barkeep, I'll have a tall Sam Adams please. It's a hot one today.
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07-20-13 | 12:43 PM
#412
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
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07-21-13 | 11:10 AM
#413
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
From: Malvern, Pa.
Bikes: Trek Pilot 5.9
Article: Keys to Preventing Alzheimer's Disease ( https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...sease/2554843/ )
Nice summary of current findings from this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Boston. Most of the regulars here at the 50+ sub-forum will be familiar with these recommendations, but it is nice to see the body of evidence for them growing with each passing year.
Nice summary of current findings from this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Boston. Most of the regulars here at the 50+ sub-forum will be familiar with these recommendations, but it is nice to see the body of evidence for them growing with each passing year.
07-25-13 | 12:39 PM
#414
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,874
Likes: 0
From: Far, Far Northern California
Bikes: 1997 Specialized M2Pro
OK, since I'm drunk, I'll ask my stupid question:
Why is the road biking forum called "41" and why is this one called "51?"
But I'm not drunk enough to ask my question about helmet mirrors and the TdF.
Why is the road biking forum called "41" and why is this one called "51?"
But I'm not drunk enough to ask my question about helmet mirrors and the TdF.
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07-25-13 | 03:15 PM
#415
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,903
Likes: 3,037
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
I was going to ask the same thing myself. Until we get an answer, ponder the magnificence of this new product:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ycle-work.html
Edit to add: Kind of a travesty putting this in Pub51, eh? After all, this is bike related by any standard.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ycle-work.html
Edit to add: Kind of a travesty putting this in Pub51, eh? After all, this is bike related by any standard.
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07-26-13 | 08:24 AM
#416
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD
Bikes: Cannondale, Trek
Road cycling forum:
...bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/41-Road-Cycling..
Hence - 'the 41'.
Similarly, the racing forim goes by 'the 33', because that's part of the forum's URL.
But the Fifty+ forum:
...bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/220-Fifty-Plus
So we should be called "the 220"
...ponder the magnificence of this new product:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ycle-work.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ycle-work.html
07-26-13 | 08:52 AM
#417
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,874
Likes: 0
From: Far, Far Northern California
Bikes: 1997 Specialized M2Pro
07-26-13 | 08:22 PM
#418
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bar-end mirrors are dorkier than helmet/glasses mirrors!
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07-26-13 | 09:13 PM
#420
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,477
Likes: 385
From: NE Ohio
Bikes: A few...
It could be worse - motorcycle mirrors!
I can't use any sort of handlebar-mounted mirror since I move my hands around to alleviate the 'tingles' that I get if I ride too long in one position, so I ride on the top, forward curve or drops. Not to mention that I have bar-end shifters... So it is either glasses-mounted mirror or helmet-mounted mirror for me.
I can't use any sort of handlebar-mounted mirror since I move my hands around to alleviate the 'tingles' that I get if I ride too long in one position, so I ride on the top, forward curve or drops. Not to mention that I have bar-end shifters... So it is either glasses-mounted mirror or helmet-mounted mirror for me.
07-28-13 | 07:04 AM
#421
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 35
From: St. Louis Metro East area
Bikes: 1992 Specialized Crossroads (red)
I have received an unwelcome sign of my maturing 50+ness. The first hair of many has sprouted from my left ear. I can now look forward to the day when my ears are hairier than my goatee... Sigh.
Speaking of visual feedback loops, I'm reminded of my college days, having fun aiming a video camera (before the days of even personal video recorders, when there were even still vacuum tubes here and there still in use) at a monitor, and watching the "trippy" infinite regression image that resulted.
Speaking of visual feedback loops, I'm reminded of my college days, having fun aiming a video camera (before the days of even personal video recorders, when there were even still vacuum tubes here and there still in use) at a monitor, and watching the "trippy" infinite regression image that resulted.
07-28-13 | 07:10 AM
#422
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,968
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Bikes: '09 Trek 2.1 * '75 Sekine * 2010 Raleigh Talus 8.0 * '90 Giant Mtb * Raleigh M20 * Fuji Nevada mtb
...I thought that was Russian so didn't look any closer. Litterally. I need new glasses and refuse bifoc<cough> sheesh can't even say it.
. Just a silly observation, I was bored
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FB4K - Every October we wrench on donated bikes. Every December, a few thousand kids get bikes for Christmas. For many, it is their first bike, ever. Every bike, new and used, was donated, built, cleaned and repaired. Check us out on FaceBook: FB4K.
Disclaimer: 99% of what I know about cycling I learned on BF. That would make, ummm, 1% experience. And a lot of posts.
07-28-13 | 12:25 PM
#423
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,874
Likes: 0
From: Far, Far Northern California
Bikes: 1997 Specialized M2Pro
07-28-13 | 04:30 PM
#424
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Progressive addition is an option that will keep you from saying the bi- word.
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07-28-13 | 04:31 PM
#425
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
One of each side would help him with helmet balance.
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