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03-29-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 737
Posted By Pridedog

Don't trust moving company

On one of my many moves I was assured that my bikes would be bubble wrapped and packed in a small mattress box. To my horror when moving van arrived and I looked inside when they opened doors my...
10-04-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 498
Posted By Pridedog

Love the Gain

I have had a Gain for 2 years and 18,000 miles. Love it. It is the most similar to riding a non ebike of any I have ridden. I own both front hub drive and mid drive ebikes. I ride the Gain the most....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,145
Posted By Pridedog

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I discovered Power Grips work like toe clips, clipless...
05-22-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,996
Posted By Pridedog

Clip the tongue

After riding Sdis for years I just got a new pair of Megas. As usual it had an instructional paper in the box. I happened to actually look at it. It showed that the top of the tongue should be...
03-29-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,458
Posted By Pridedog

Tubless ready rims are the worse

I got a new bike that came with tubless ready rims. The only way I could break the bead on clincher tire to remove was with a shop vice, not very practical to carry on the bike. So I thought I would...
02-12-22, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Posted By Pridedog

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I use this type of mount on all three of my tandems. (For my kids and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,674
Posted By Pridedog

Good year

341 days of riding
10,767 miles

At 71 and retired I have the freedom to ride whenever. I ride in all weather conditions, just dress accordingly. Stopped riding indoors 30 years ago, too boring....
12-24-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,463
Posted By Pridedog

Not true

There are a number of ebikes with 700 x 28 tires. I have an Orbea that came that way. Cannondale, Specialized and other mainstream bike companies make such bikes.
12-14-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By Pridedog

As ebike prices come down, kits are not that much...

As ebike prices come down, kits are not that much cheaper. I have built up 4 bikes with kits. Everyone needed some level of modification to the kit and bike to work. As a long time cyclist, I am very...
10-22-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By Pridedog

As many as I can

I am retired and 71. I ride 7 days a week, 30 to 40 miles a day. Because I enjoy riding.
08-27-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,967
Posted By Pridedog

Short answer

The one that works for you. All the different types are effective at showing you what is behind. Trial will let you know what works best for you.
07-13-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,046
Posted By Pridedog

The other way

I transitioned from regular bikes (Over 220,000 miles) to ebikes. Due to health reasons I will not be going back. I have given my stable of regular bikes to my kids and grandchildren. I now have over...
05-09-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By Pridedog

Prices are decent if they have in stock. If you...

Prices are decent if they have in stock. If you have any issues after receiving they are unresponsive.
01-15-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By Pridedog

Get the SPD pedals

My grandson was about the same weight when we put him in SPD pedals. No problem getting in or out on the tandem. Sounds like you are really set on getting him in the road pedals. I think you would...
01-08-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,381
Posted By Pridedog

Seven

I try to ride everyday. At 71 training is a distant memory. I ride simply for the joy of it. I try to ride 20 to 30 miles a day. I ride year around outside. Winters in Central Indiana are not as...
01-02-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,079
Posted By Pridedog

I had similar experience. Bought a Circuit in...

I had similar experience. Bought a Circuit in 1985. Bought it in Minnesota and was living in Northern Indiana in late 90s when frame broke at dropouts. Was told by LBS in Indiana that Schwinn had...
11-24-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By Pridedog

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Start of our annual family bike trip.
10-12-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,056
Posted By Pridedog

227,000

I have always been intrigued by tracking miles both as motivation and a maintenance tool. Now at age 70 I am at 227,000 miles with a "new" lifetime goal of 300,000.
08-28-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,879
Posted By Pridedog

It's about enjoying riding

At 70 years of age I found I was not enjoying riding as much as I had. Due to a myriad of health issues I could longer ride like I once had. Being a serious "roadie" with over 220,000 miles on some...
05-11-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Pridedog

Same thing happened to me last week. Had only...

Same thing happened to me last week. Had only 1500 miles on new bike. I found fixing bolt cap as it had broken off. Rest of bolt still in axle. This was a new Shimano 105 crankset on a new Orbea...
03-03-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By Pridedog

+1 I have followed this rule of thumb 7 days per...

+1 I have followed this rule of thumb 7 days per tire for over 220,000 miles. Do the tires lose some air over 7 days, yes, does it negatively affect their performance, not in my experience. Road bike...
02-07-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,487
Posted By Pridedog

Up until recently I would have classified my self...

Up until recently I would have classified my self as a traditionalist. I own many fine road bikes and love the enjoyment I get from pedaling my way around the countryside and the enjoyment it gave...
10-17-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,586
Posted By Pridedog

The only thing better than riding with your kids,...

The only thing better than riding with your kids, is riding with your grandkids. When I retired I moved close to one of my sons so we could be part of grandkids life. Side benefit is being able to...
10-04-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,082
Posted By Pridedog

New pair of shoes.

Once on vacation I returned to my car at a county park after a ride. Put a new pair of Sidi shoes on bumper for safe keeping while I loaded bike into car and changed into street shoes. The next...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 34,747
Posted By Pridedog

Motor bikes or being a tool to allow me to ride

I am against them as they are "motor" bikes, whether it is electric or gas powered. However, as I approach 70 and trying to recover from hip replacement and lumbar spinal fusion of 3 vertebrae in the...
07-10-19, 06:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,960
Posted By Pridedog

Just bought a set of 160 mm Origin 8 cranks from...

Just bought a set of 160 mm Origin 8 cranks from Amazon for my grandson for $50. They are available on Ebay as others have said. Just do a search for 160mm Crankarms.
06-25-19, 05:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,099
Posted By Pridedog

Spinal fusion of 3 vertebrae in lower back in...

Spinal fusion of 3 vertebrae in lower back in May. After 7 weeks I rode trike for 2 miles yesterday. It is a start.
10-22-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,543
Posted By Pridedog

Right hip replaced

I am 68 and had my hip replacement 14 months ago. First ride was 6 weeks after surgery for 2 miles on flat ground using a trike. Took a few rides to get up courage to try 2 wheeler. Have had some...
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