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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,448
Posted By martianone

Yes, echo replies #5 and 13 - Bike fit is an...

Yes, echo replies #5 and 13 - Bike fit is an important component of saddle comfort
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,141
Posted By martianone

younger son recently home for holidays, says he...

younger son recently home for holidays, says he needs a new water bottle - going to the Garneau outlet to get one,
i says, lets check in the basement, might be able to find an unused one. Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,538
Posted By martianone

Last frame I bought was made in the USA !!

Last frame I bought was made in the USA !!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,088
Posted By martianone

Nope, NONE ?

Nope,
NONE ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,934
Posted By martianone

Totally Wrong approach........ Rider should...

Totally Wrong approach........
Rider should pick out the bike and get a good fit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,934
Posted By martianone

Cannot ECHO enough this suggestion.......... ...

Cannot ECHO enough this suggestion..........
Get her a gift certificate,
take her to the bike shop,
let HER pick the ride.
Then, go riding with her.
With her, means....
she picks the route,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 04:39 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,121
Posted By martianone

in 1960, my folks gave me a bicycle for my...

in 1960, my folks gave me a bicycle for my birthday......
It was like I had been given wings, "wings of wheels".
I had a new freedom to go wherever I wanted;
school, work, university, grad school...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,553
Posted By martianone

I believe you are on the west coast, so this is ...

I believe you are on the west coast, so this is a long way.....
cycling the erie canal is an easy well organized supported tour in mid July.
riding from Buffalo NY to Albany along the canal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,109
Posted By martianone

Usually ride my bike to local bike shop, ...

Usually ride my bike to local bike shop,
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP !!!,
while you still have one !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 644
Posted By martianone

A dozen or so years ago, I had a custom steel...

A dozen or so years ago, I had a custom steel frame road bike built - as a 1xN = the "perfect" bike for my needs.
Before doing so, I kept careful track of the bike gear inch combinations I used the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,839
Posted By martianone

Have worked with a number of adults who either...

Have worked with a number of adults who either had not ridden since they were a child or never learned.
The fear of falling is common. Truth is - you will take a spill at some time. Wear a helmet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,137
Posted By martianone

Optimal for flat pedals = Chrome Krusk shoes, ...

Optimal for flat pedals = Chrome Krusk shoes,
otherwise a good running shoe or
Chuck Taylors
Forum: Introductions
01-04-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By martianone

Welcome from NEK

Welcome from NEK
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,436
Posted By martianone

I had been lusting about a no expense spared road...

I had been lusting about a no expense spared road bike, probably for 30 years.
Each time a new leading edge component set came out, I would update my build.
10 years ago, I did it - built a custom...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,172
Posted By martianone

Yes, I did and will continue to do so. Road...

Yes, I did and will continue to do so.
Road bike is a Waterford frame,
with as many made in USA components as possible.
Riding it 10 years now,
hope to be able to do so for 20 more.
when ever I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,632
Posted By martianone

AeroTech is my favorite also !

AeroTech is my favorite also !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-21, 03:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,901
Posted By martianone

Ride with your child. Ride with your child, do so...

Ride with your child. Ride with your child, do so at the child's pace and perspective.
while doing so, talk about traffic, people walking, etc...help establish needed situational awareness.
at some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,594
Posted By martianone

Perhaps in 2022, no way in 2021..

Perhaps in 2022,
no way in 2021..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By martianone

Saddle comfort is a component of bike fit. ...

Saddle comfort is a component of bike fit.
before getting another saddle, make sure your bike fits well.
somtimes a small adjustment (cm or less) makes a difference
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,946
Posted By martianone

Lots of opinions on this topic, i do better...

Lots of opinions on this topic,
i do better around 80.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,501
Posted By martianone

Yes, plenty of info of cycling helping to improve...

Yes, plenty of info of cycling helping to improve some Parkinson's affects.
A few years ago, some data from a group in Ohio (perhaps Cleveland clinic, forget the source),
showed parients who had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,274
Posted By martianone

Classic N+1 syndrome. keep the old bike, you...

Classic N+1 syndrome.
keep the old bike,
you will come to regret retiring it.
the CrossCheck is nice,
just be careful to get a good fit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-20, 04:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,232
Posted By martianone

Hardware store lightweight work gloves; work...

Hardware store lightweight work gloves; work well, wear well and are inexpensive
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,364
Posted By martianone

Have been riding a Gunnar Roadie for several...

Have been riding a Gunnar Roadie for several years now. Had it built with custom geometry and the Waterford fork. I am an odd shape/size with long torso and short legs, Working with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,302
Posted By martianone

"Kind of similar"? consider an Electra Townie,...

"Kind of similar"?
consider an Electra Townie, D7?
laid back comfortable and upright seating - similar to Dutch bikes,
also more pragmatic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-19, 04:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,695
Posted By martianone

Have a custom steel road bike, very comfortable. ...

Have a custom steel road bike, very comfortable.
when it was built, I had specified 25 mm Conti 4 season tires.
some how I ended up with 23 mm tires, builder foul up.
bike was comfortable, I rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,404
Posted By martianone

A wonderful May morning a couple years ago...

A wonderful May morning a couple years ago commuting to work on a StreetMachine, perfect weather and temp. Could not have asked for a nicer morning, blazing along in the recumbent, coasted up a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-19, 03:34 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,369
Posted By martianone

Park MT-1 for me. simple and pragmatic

Park MT-1 for me.
simple and pragmatic
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-21-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,797
Posted By martianone

Ride upright and recumbent bikes, plus have a...

Ride upright and recumbent bikes, plus have a Townie 7D as a beach bike.
My partner and I got the Townies as beach bikes, because we didn't want to keep a "good bike" at the beach, well it turns out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,003
Posted By martianone

My mother was 79 when she got a Worksman PAV, it...

My mother was 79 when she got a Worksman PAV, it had a 3 speed hub [we helped her get it]. She had some balance problems due to a CVA a couple years before and couldn't ride a BIke, plus I think she...
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