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There is also evidence that impact exercise (within limits) also can strengthen cartilage, if not done to the point of damage. (http://www.livestrong.com/article/26...artilage-wear/).

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Originally Posted by Doug64 (Post 15451425)

Actually, it is weight bearing exercise or activities that are good for the bones. Cycling really does not do much for bone strength.

I always wear a helmet. A crash last summer produced 21 stitches and the doc cleaning out dirt and fine gravel that was packed in my ear. I was thankful for my helmet!

We ride on roads exclusively. MUP's are too dangerous with all the old people on them:) Really, we just don't have very many where we live. However, I feel the MUP's I have ridden on are more hazardous than the roads. I'd rather cope with motor vehicles that are supposed to follow rules of the road; than deal pedestrians, mothers with baby strollers, inline skaters, racer want-to- be cyclists, and other cyclist that don't know or follow common sense rules.

You forgot to add those folks out walking their dogs. Though I sometimes think the larger ones are actually horses disguised in a dog-suit.

My childhood bike, of note: JC Higgins [Sears, Puch, Austrian Made] 3 speed.
then I caught the mechanic's bug..

ended up as a 27 speed by adding 2 more 3 speeds, one on the hub, triple cog cluster and derailleur,
and one on the cranks.. and another derailleur ..

shifted with 3 levers ..

Kennedys were not picked off by the Mob and Rogue CIA , yet, back then..

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Originally Posted by Doug64 (Post 15451425)

I wish more people had your wisdom:

If you're not willing to deal with the kids, dogs & strollers on their level (I.e., that it's really just long, narrow, open playground with no rules), then you should be on the road.

I forget who said it on this forum a months back, but I agree: Kids ALWAYS have the right of way -- even when they take it when you are 10 feet away...

I dunno. I still really like cycling. Everything else and their issues are just added fluf. Up to a point, that is.

those were my exact observations with my first fully suspended bike, smooth....

there is about 6" difference in wheelbase between the ute and the minute.

I'd say the UTE is a service bike, the minute is a norma bike bending in the direction of a service bike. For heavy loads or kids, I would suggest the UTE.

At age 80 still manage to ride 100+ miles a week year 'round.
Bike is a custom single (Zona) and a custom tandem (also Zona).
Been riding since the very early 70s.
My wife (age 78) has covered 240,000 miles with me on tandem bicycles.
We are road riders and do not use any type of suspension.
Growin' old is not for sissies!
Pedal on!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem