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Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,038
Posted By baj32161

Well, I didn't think I'd need to clarify my point...

Well, I didn't think I'd need to clarify my point but.....

​​​.....

I have learned over the years to gauge my purchases by need and to temper my "wants"

None of this means that I am anti new...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,049
Posted By baj32161

My take is simple: if you buy the bike that is....

My take is simple: if you buy the bike that is. more attractive to you and that makes you want to ride it more....no, it is not stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,038
Posted By baj32161

Well, you could have asked.

Well, you could have asked.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,038
Posted By baj32161

Thanks for all of the input. I'm finding...

Thanks for all of the input.

I'm finding that, at this point in my life, I like to use what money I can save on travel. As for my bike...I have never had more fun riding a bike than I've had with...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,038
Posted By baj32161

Being poor keeps me grounded😁

I've never had a particularly high paying job and I was raised to try to stay within my means

That being said, I have always WANTED the latest tech, be it in my love for home audio, photography...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 353,977
Posted By baj32161

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My 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 6,073
Posted By baj32161

Thanks for your replies. I've enjoyed reading...

Thanks for your replies. I've enjoyed reading them alk. I think I will elaborate a bit.

​​​​​My upbringing was such that I was taught to be content. As such, with the exception of my audio...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 6,073
Posted By baj32161

I have never ridden a high end road bike

I have been riding for many years....since I was a kid back in The 1970s and, during all of that time, I have never ridden a high end road bike.

My budget ga always denied me that and I never...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 947
Posted By baj32161

I'm enjoying riding slower

I have never been a speed demon and never really cared. This year however, I am riding noticeably slower dye to switching from a "proper" road bike Cannondale Synapse 5) to a gravel/cyclocross bike ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,666
Posted By baj32161

I just GOT my gravel bike :D:D ...

I just GOT my gravel bike
:D:D
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,468
Posted By baj32161

I've only really done 1 and that one u did twice....

I've only really done 1 and that one u did twice. The 2 day Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer.

​​​​​​IT is a 2 day ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls here in Ontario. We rode from Toronto to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 04:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Posted By baj32161

Hey!!!! Thanks so much for your comments. I do...

Hey!!!! Thanks so much for your comments. I do indeed rejeber you from "the old days" and remember you as always fun and inspiring.

I'm so sorry to hear if your challenges over the years...and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,712
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. Actually I am riding the bike and I do...

Thank you. Actually I am riding the bike and I do enjoy it very much but I am thinking of switching to easier gearing due to a few factors...aging, bad (very) feet and the thicker heavier tires. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,517
Posted By baj32161

Ummm ..calling your move a dick move is not the...

Ummm ..calling your move a dick move is not the same as calling you a dick.

You did ask, did you not?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Posted By baj32161

Yes I have....with a somewhat long hiatus (for...

Yes I have....with a somewhat long hiatus (for many reasons). I've learned quite a lot and I hope I've added some useful information along the way.

I will keep riding as long as I'm able.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Posted By baj32161

Revelations....

Well, I am now 62 years of age. When I joined this forum I was 43 (I think)

I am not the same rider. My days of going out for 40 mile rides 3 or 4 days a week are behind me.

I have moved from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By baj32161

Mr too!!👍👍

Mr too!!👍👍
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 820
Posted By baj32161

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,302
Posted By baj32161

I think it would have to be the increasing...

I think it would have to be the increasing popularity of e-Bikes.

Here in Ontario I am seeing more and more of them each time I'm out and I love it. I'm all for anything that encourages less...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By baj32161

That's a beauty, right there!!!

That's a beauty, right there!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 820
Posted By baj32161

It's good to be back

I've really missed being active in here. I suppose like many of us, life has gotten in the way of being able to spend much time here.

Oh, I've popped in from time to time to do a quick search but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,623
Posted By baj32161

It depends. What type of riding are you doing and...

It depends. What type of riding are you doing and where do you want to get with your riding?

How "serious" of a rider do you want to be?

There are many in here who will tell you that $1K is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,786
Posted By baj32161

Am I a retrogrouch?

Don't get me wrong, I love tech but, for the riding I do (exercise, fun and peace & quiet) I don't see any need get the latest tech

I like my clinchers with tubes and my rim brakes. They're easier...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,045
Posted By baj32161

My Tricross Comp

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New to me, 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp in immaculate...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By baj32161

Yeah, I know I did. The "seller" wanted a proper...

Yeah, I know I did. The "seller" wanted a proper road bike and was offering the swap so I figured I'd give it a try.

I love the ride. Between the wider tires and the zertz inserts as well as the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,128
Posted By baj32161

My 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp

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New to me, 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp in immaculate...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By baj32161

Not exactly a purchase.

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New to me, 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp in immaculate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By baj32161

jamesdak...what a beautiful stable!!!

jamesdak...what a beautiful stable!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By baj32161

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New to me, 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp in immaculate...
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