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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,716
Posted By Straytwice

Tim here. 61 years young. Long stopped rider who...

Tim here. 61 years young. Long stopped rider who is going to start anew. I picked up a 1990s Giant Excursion and just tuned it up. Rode for 5 minutes and was winded! Going to try and ride daily short...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,716
Posted By Ranger Mac

Hi. 6’2” 230 usually ~210. Currently commute on a...

Hi. 6’2” 230 usually ~210. Currently commute on a Trek 730.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,716
Posted By oldiron

Been reading here for years, only just signed up...

Been reading here for years, only just signed up for an account.
I'm half a year from turning 60, 6ft 3in tall, and around 350 lbs.
I've ridden and worked on bikes most of my life, even worked in a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-02-22, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By LV2TNDM

This is part of a post from another thread. ...

This is part of a post from another thread. Thought I'd share.

Today's world requires better locks. Luckily, there are some alternatives out there. They aren't cheap, but neither are bikes, cars...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-16-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By veganbikes

Use good locks, don't just use thick locks or...

Use good locks, don't just use thick locks or gimmicky locks. Find a company like ABUS that uses high quality virgin steel and knows how to temper and harden their locks for better security. I would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By 70sSanO

I've got one... ...

I've got one...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/760x570/1992_serotta_45_60_b27fcfce3e6e977c7e532caa7a1b904cfa25dda7.jpg

This is what it looked like when I built it in...
Forum: Touring
08-23-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,326
Posted By John N

Actually, I just recently had the bike recovered....

Actually, I just recently had the bike recovered. Here are the details. https://forums.adventurecycling.org/index.php?topic=17206.0

Tailwinds, John
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,335
Posted By tomato coupe

What's next? The loss of dominance of CRTs and...

What's next? The loss of dominance of CRTs and rotary dial phones?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,335
Posted By Kabuki12

The tire width question has been bounced back and...

The tire width question has been bounced back and forth like a tennis match. It’s up to the rider and the bike to determine. I have one of my old ten speeds that has wide tires , they measure 1.39”...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,335
Posted By rjhammett

I must be stuck in the past. All my bikes have...

I must be stuck in the past. All my bikes have 23s on them except maybe 1 or 2 with 25s. I have tried going a little wider but not for long.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,335
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Most bicyclists around the world have always...

Most bicyclists around the world have always known that; many "enthusiasts" and other niche riders are coming to the realization that they do not need to try and emulate professional road racers in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,704
Posted By big john

You must really like that pump. I thought it was...

You must really like that pump. I thought it was a bit much when I bought a new pump head for my old pump.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,366
Posted By gringomojado

They gonna live till they die! gm

They gonna live till they die!

gm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,838
Posted By johnnyace

American Flyers...

American Flyers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088707/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
The Triplets of Belleville (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286244/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By Mojo31

She may not complain to you, but what does she...

She may not complain to you, but what does she say to her girlfriends? :P

By the way, I've done the same thing with my chains. More than once. Fortunately found out before taking the bike off...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,682
Posted By gobicycling

100 minus your age is the correct formula. For me...

100 minus your age is the correct formula. For me that would be 100 - 82 equaling 18 miles. That's much more to my liking!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,682
Posted By Bob Ross

This "Ride Your Age!" crap is for the birds

...or for the young-uns, at least.

For my 61st birthday today the missus said "let's ride over to [area we haven't been to in almost a year], I designed a route that's 63 miles." I said "hey,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,541
Posted By zandoval

Don't have, can't afford, don't trust, can't...

Don't have, can't afford, don't trust, can't wait, to far... bike shops. And many other reasons for doing this yourself. It's not hard. For me with bike shops 40 miles off getting the tools needed to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 03:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,541
Posted By OldTryGuy

Check out the video beginning at 3:50ish point...

Check out the video beginning at 3:50ish point BRACING ANGLE >>>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYfL2wzkV4M
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By travbikeman

Wow to all of your stories here! My father had...

Wow to all of your stories here! My father had shingles in his eye about 10 years ago. Was extremely painful for him.

Now that I'm over 50 now, I am planning on getting the shingles shot soon....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By John E

No one told me about a two-week waiting period. I...

No one told me about a two-week waiting period. I had the COVID booster on Tuesday and my first Shingrix today. It made sense to wait two days, because the Moderna booster did make me feel like death...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By MinnMan

You have time for both before the holidays. As...

You have time for both before the holidays. As has been said on this thread in a few places that it's 2 weeks between shingrix and booster or other covid vax. But for the Shinrtix, you'll need a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By MinnMan

Had the same experience - keep those vaccinations...

Had the same experience - keep those vaccinations separate. People are taking their covid boosters and their flu shots at the same time, but not combined with Shingrix.
I scheduled my first...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By Iride01

Thanks for adding your views on virtual reality...

Thanks for adding your views on virtual reality type stuff giving you encouragement to stay on a trainer. I have sort of thought it would, but yet another winter is about to be here. Though my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By jaxgtr

my sister had shingles along her eyes....yikes. ...

my sister had shingles along her eyes....yikes. I got the vaccine as I did not want to potentially suffer that pain and agony.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By 79pmooney

If you haven't gotten the vaccine yet, read my...

If you haven't gotten the vaccine yet, read my story below:

I was in the company bathroom getting into riding gear for the commute home. Glanced in the mirror and saw an odd line of small red...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By gobicycling

My wife has tremendous and severe daily pain for...

My wife has tremendous and severe daily pain for 15 years from the effects of permanent nerve damage from shingles. It's called post herpetic neuralgia. Nothing can be done we've tried every single...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-21, 05:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By Tony Marley

Very sorry to hear about the nerve damage. ...

Very sorry to hear about the nerve damage. Regarding the cataracts, in the past three months I had cataracts removed from each eye and in both cases my visibility was 20-20 the morning following the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,225
Posted By caloso

This is awesome. And sorry about the shingles. I...

This is awesome. And sorry about the shingles. I had a mild case this summer and it still sucked. I still get the occasional jabbing pain out of nowhere. Hang in there, and see you in Watopia!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,508
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^BillyD has this one right. ;) IMO, newbies are...

^^^BillyD has this one right. ;) IMO, newbies are treated well here and with patience. When this is not the case, it usually involves something like "I'm a stud in the weight room and you guys are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By veganbikes

That don't look like any 'Nago I have ever seen....

That don't look like any 'Nago I have ever seen. 10 out of 10 would not buy even if somehow that was a real Colnago by some magical mystery that will elude scientists for decades. Also the bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By blakcloud

Leaving the gearing issues out, I see the seat...

Leaving the gearing issues out, I see the seat post on backwards and a front brake being used as a rear brake.

There is the possibility of something wacky about the fork tube/headset/stem set up...
Forum: Touring
01-31-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,244
Posted By elcruxio

Really it could be anything. People who tour with...

Really it could be anything. People who tour with these classic style steel touring bikes tend to be a curmudgeonly bunch of old fashioned retro grouches who think in terms of reliability and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,344
Posted By ascherer

Some folks associate flat bars with rise and...

Some folks associate flat bars with rise and sweep with non-sporty bikes, the old single or 3-speed types we knew as kids. Yet the position is remarkably comfortable and more neutral than straight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,444
Posted By Phil_gretz

"Igor, help me with the bags." "Certainly....

"Igor, help me with the bags."

"Certainly. You take the blonde, and I'll take the one in the turban."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 05:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,444
Posted By Pop N Wood

I rode the GAP trail and my riding buddy had a...

I rode the GAP trail and my riding buddy had a set of those on his bike, Spent two days watching the side panniers flap around like a set of old man testicles and getting cut up by his tire. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By bruce19

I see it as an apology not an announcement. Maybe...

I see it as an apology not an announcement. Maybe both. If he's sincere I see it as a positive sign.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 01:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By ShannonM

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1985 League Fuji

Great afternoon. Great ride. Great destination.

The Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge is south of Eureka, CA, on the inland shore of southern Humboldt Bay. It's a major rest stop for migratory...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,268
Posted By John E

Sounds like you need electronic shifting on your...

Sounds like you need electronic shifting on your bicycle, as well. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,651
Posted By Papa Tom

I know the OP's intention was tongue-in-cheek,...

I know the OP's intention was tongue-in-cheek, but it's interesting how we sometimes manage to turn even our favorite activity into something to feel bad about.

The bicycle, for me, is a way to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,651
Posted By BobbyG

You're getting old when you think someone is 20,...

You're getting old when you think someone is 20, but they're actually 40. And since when did they let 12 year olds grow beards?
Forum: Touring
09-02-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,804
Posted By raybo

I am likely much older than you at 68. I am also...

I am likely much older than you at 68. I am also retired, so time constraints are not tight. I have been touring (and retired) since I was 50. I have developed an approach that works for me.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,552
Posted By Phil_gretz

So what happened?

So what happened?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Clyde1820

^ This. Did my own build, for the first...

^ This.

Did my own build, for the first time, decades ago. I've since done a dozen or so component swaps and minor installs.

As you point out, a lot can be learned by taking each part in turn,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By 70sSanO

Some billionaire will buy it and take it to a...

Some billionaire will buy it and take it to a shop and have it converted to a flat bar fixie for his son and that will be the end of that.

It is an odd phenomenon. People willing to pay enourmous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By DorkDisk

Watch some Coke head snatch it up for the...

Watch some Coke head snatch it up for the Coca-Cola gear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,325
Posted By Darth Lefty

Your Fuji flat bar is presumably a V brake bike,...

Your Fuji flat bar is presumably a V brake bike, it's not going to have the cable stops needed for cantilevers anyhow.

I modernized an old canti frame a few years ago and needed to use a mini-v on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,595
Posted By drlogik

Low end bikes are a commodity and low profit...

Low end bikes are a commodity and low profit margin, high volume, but cyclical, business. I don't see that coming back to America. Mid-range and high-end bikes seem to have a more consistent...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By cyclist2000

I would use the beach cruiser. it should be safe...

I would use the beach cruiser. it should be safe for your weight, Save the money for a real upgrade after you have ridden a while and know that you want to keep at it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,595
Posted By AlmostTrick

Bite your tongue! The Schwinn Varsity is...

Bite your tongue! The Schwinn Varsity is overweight, but it most certainly isn't junk that wouldn't last! :eek: These bikes are among the most robust ever built. Even the derailleurs (which were NOT...
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