It pays to keep at it!
11-10-14 | 09:54 PM
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Procrastinateur supreme
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From: Franko barada nikto
Bikes: Enough bikes...for today!
It pays to keep at it!
Hi folks! I just wanted to check in to say that I have finally made it back onto the big chainring on my venerable commuter bikes. I've had multiple walking problems, and three an a half operations: two on one foot and one and a half on t'other one. Also frayed peroneal tendon on one foot. Oh and OA in my right knee. My last operation was over two years ago, and I've been riding to work in no more than a 58 inch gear for the longest time.
Anyway, I finally strengthened myself to the point where I can sustain a 72 inch gear, even up slight rises. Now that my quads are gaining tone, my knee pain has subsided to a whisper of its former self. It may not sound like a big deal - and I know that many here have even greater challenges than I have had. But it does make me feel good to reach this point.
Perseverance furthers, dear friends!
Now, here comes the dang winter.
Anyway, I finally strengthened myself to the point where I can sustain a 72 inch gear, even up slight rises. Now that my quads are gaining tone, my knee pain has subsided to a whisper of its former self. It may not sound like a big deal - and I know that many here have even greater challenges than I have had. But it does make me feel good to reach this point.
Perseverance furthers, dear friends!
Now, here comes the dang winter.
11-10-14 | 10:01 PM
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From: Oakville Ontario
Hi folks! I just wanted to check in to say that I have finally made it back onto the big chainring on my venerable commuter bikes. I've had multiple walking problems, and three an a half operations: two on one foot and one and a half on t'other one. Also frayed peroneal tendon on one foot. Oh and OA in my right knee. My last operation was over two years ago, and I've been riding to work in no more than a 58 inch gear for the longest time.
Anyway, I finally strengthened myself to the point where I can sustain a 72 inch gear, even up slight rises. Now that my quads are gaining tone, my knee pain has subsided to a whisper of its former self. It may not sound like a big deal - and I know that many here have even greater challenges than I have had. But it does make me feel good to reach this point.
Perseverance furthers, dear friends!
Now, here comes the dang winter.
Anyway, I finally strengthened myself to the point where I can sustain a 72 inch gear, even up slight rises. Now that my quads are gaining tone, my knee pain has subsided to a whisper of its former self. It may not sound like a big deal - and I know that many here have even greater challenges than I have had. But it does make me feel good to reach this point.
Perseverance furthers, dear friends!
Now, here comes the dang winter.
11-10-14 | 11:08 PM
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feros ferio
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
This is why I love bicycling and cycling-oriented support groups such as this. Thanks for the report, and best wishes for your continued progress.
I was born with unstable kneecaps and have dislocated the left 2.5 times (one was a fleeting out-and-back excursion). Knee stretches and exercises targeting the medialis member of the quad group have helped immensely, as has bicycling, which has also been helping me through Achilles tendinosis.
Keep up the great work and update us periodically on your progress.
I was born with unstable kneecaps and have dislocated the left 2.5 times (one was a fleeting out-and-back excursion). Knee stretches and exercises targeting the medialis member of the quad group have helped immensely, as has bicycling, which has also been helping me through Achilles tendinosis.
Keep up the great work and update us periodically on your progress.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
11-11-14 | 03:55 AM
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From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
11-11-14 | 05:02 PM
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rebmeM roineS
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Sounds as if you've earned the right to pursue n+1 or at least some bike bling.......
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11-11-14 | 09:53 PM
#12
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Procrastinateur supreme
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From: Franko barada nikto
Bikes: Enough bikes...for today!
Even though the wife doesn't have the bug like I do, I just couldn't in good conscience fail to get her a modern bike. Both 10-speed triples. Yowser!The next one will have to be a 'bent.
11-12-14 | 07:28 AM
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just keep riding
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
11-12-14 | 09:41 AM
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From: Los Angeles area
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
Mine . . . I have no clue
. I know my fixed gear bike is 72.5" but my commute bike is just one chain-ring and a seven speed freewheel (i.e. pre-cassette) so very basic compared to yours!And yes, will practice tenacity!
Rick / OCRR
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