New member in Washington
12-01-14 | 02:36 PM
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New member in Washington
Hello all,
I just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I'm 59 and live in Kirkland, Wa. Born and raised in Fort Worth.
I just retired and quickly tired of going for long walks with the dogs. A friend of mine recently bought a "flat foot" style bike after two hip replacements (he's only 55!) and he and his wife started riding and that got my interest up. I've got a bad back and neck and haven't been able to ride in 40 years. My wife is younger than me and was an avid biker when we met. She gave it up because I couldn't keep up with her. So, I recently started reading up on bikes that I might be able to ride. We finally decided on a pair of Electra Townie Balloon 8is. We ordered them last Friday and hope to have them by this weekend. REALLY looking forward to getting out on the trails again! We have a lot of great places for riding around here.
I belong to a couple of guitar forums and know pictures are required, but I don't have the bikes yet. So, here's some catalog shots....
Regards,
Rick
I just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I'm 59 and live in Kirkland, Wa. Born and raised in Fort Worth.
I just retired and quickly tired of going for long walks with the dogs. A friend of mine recently bought a "flat foot" style bike after two hip replacements (he's only 55!) and he and his wife started riding and that got my interest up. I've got a bad back and neck and haven't been able to ride in 40 years. My wife is younger than me and was an avid biker when we met. She gave it up because I couldn't keep up with her. So, I recently started reading up on bikes that I might be able to ride. We finally decided on a pair of Electra Townie Balloon 8is. We ordered them last Friday and hope to have them by this weekend. REALLY looking forward to getting out on the trails again! We have a lot of great places for riding around here.
I belong to a couple of guitar forums and know pictures are required, but I don't have the bikes yet. So, here's some catalog shots....
Regards,
Rick
12-01-14 | 03:09 PM
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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
Welcome and enjoy the bikes when they arrive. Just remember that it takes a little time to get comfortable.
12-01-14 | 05:30 PM
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From: Tucson Az
Bikes: 2015 Ridley Fenix, 1983 Team Fuji, 2019 Marin Nail Trail 6
Welcome to the forum!
I spent most of my life living in and around Seattle, and I did a stint in Kirkland. That would be a perfect bike to cruise up and down the lakefront on.
I spent most of my life living in and around Seattle, and I did a stint in Kirkland. That would be a perfect bike to cruise up and down the lakefront on.
12-01-14 | 05:41 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Nine years late to the party in Fifty Plus! but Welcome now!
Hmmmm......I could get jealous of the lack of maintenance/adjustment needs you'll have with internally geared hubs with roller brakes.
Hmmmm......I could get jealous of the lack of maintenance/adjustment needs you'll have with internally geared hubs with roller brakes.
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12-02-14 | 12:08 PM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Welcome to the 50+ forum. We'll be looking for the pics of the new road bikes you decide to get in a few months. 
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
12-02-14 | 03:06 PM
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From: Okanagan, BC
Bikes: Cannondale Caad 8; Jamis Aurora Elite, Kona Disc road bike, Rocky Mntn Equipe, Apollo Imperial, KHS Aero Comp SS
Should we tell him about the pie?
Welcome. Enjoy the new rides! I met a young 82yr old fellow while I was fixing a flat the other day. He made some comment about being too old to ride. I told him that my dad started riding again last year at the age of 83 after not having ridden for 30+ years. Never too late to start again.
Welcome. Enjoy the new rides! I met a young 82yr old fellow while I was fixing a flat the other day. He made some comment about being too old to ride. I told him that my dad started riding again last year at the age of 83 after not having ridden for 30+ years. Never too late to start again.
12-02-14 | 06:50 PM
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Matt Pendergast
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From: North Bend, Washington State
Bikes: 1937 Hobbs; 1977 Bruce Gordon; 1987 Bill Holland; 1988 Schwinn Paramount (Fixed gear); 1999 Fat City Yo Eddy (MTB); 2018 Woodrup (Touring) 2016 Ritchey breakaway
Welcome to the Forum Rick.
I live a little East of you in North Bend.
There's lots of good riding near you. Enjoy your new bikes!
I live a little East of you in North Bend.
There's lots of good riding near you. Enjoy your new bikes!
12-02-14 | 11:02 PM
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Welcome to granny gears. I'm a bit north of Cape Disappointment on this side of the river (Fietsbob is on the "other" side). I'll be 60 in Jan. Rode the STP last 3 years & roll 1700-2500 miles a year pending weather, crack ups, & etc.
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12-03-14 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome all! I appreciate it. Good to see fellow Texans and Washatonians here! I received my wife's fenders today and took them the the shop I bought the bikes from. The shop said our bikes should arrive tomorrow and we'll have them by the weekend. Of course it going to rain here in Seattle, but we've bought rain gear. We're both excited to get back on the road! I'll post pics as soon as I pick them up!
12-04-14 | 01:40 AM
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From: Oakville Ontario
Welcome to the club. Great choice on the bikes I would say.
If the first ride makes you sore and weary, don't be discouraged. It quickly improves.
And if you have questions regarding the IGH hubs, help is always available on these forums.
If the first ride makes you sore and weary, don't be discouraged. It quickly improves.
And if you have questions regarding the IGH hubs, help is always available on these forums.
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