Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19632992)

Another deal for a good riding mower in the works now. This one is more expensive, but much newer. I like to think of it as costing 4 months worth of yard service... seems WAY cheaper that way.

It's a JD LT150.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19632992)

Another deal for a good riding mower in the works now. This one is more expensive, but much newer. I like to think of it as costing 4 months worth of yard service... seems WAY cheaper that way.

It's a JD LT150.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19633008)

That's the one I have, or at least a very close model. 12 years old, same tires, and I couldn't tell you when I or anyone else last changed the oil (hmmm...). Runs great, very dependable with the 3.2 acres that needs to be mowed at least once a week for 8-9 months of the year.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19633066)

If the front axle breaks, I can give you some tips on how to replace it.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19633079)

I didn't want to admit this when you first introduced the topic, but I've also experienced this. Heavy gauge wire in a figure 8 pattern also works just fine :innocent:.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19633086)

Depends on where the break is. Most tractors have an L-shaped axle, the horizontal axle is for the wheel to spin and the vertical axle is to rotate the wheel. If it breaks near the wheel I think your bodge will work, but mine broke clean through the part where the horizontal and vertical meet. The part can be had for $30ish from ScamBay.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 19629289)

I highly recommend a hub dynamo if you do much riding in the dark or low light conditions. Never again will batteries be an issue. It would be a good opportunity to learn to build a wheel too. Win win.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19633008)

That's the one I have, or at least a very close model. 12 years old, same tires, and I couldn't tell you when I or anyone else last changed the oil (hmmm...). Runs great, very dependable with the 3.2 acres that needs to be mowed at least once a week for 8-9 months of the year.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19633131)

Y'all have the hydro versions, right? I just saw that there's also a geared version running around of the LT150, which I don't really want.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19633192)

Yes, mine is a hydro.
Question: is a propelled gas-powered push mower not an option for half an acre? It's completely your choice, I understand, but a riding mower takes up a lot of space in a garage, and a push mower could be an option for cross-training.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19633197)

Yeah, it is, but my wife is unable to start our current push mower. I'd need an electric start push mower, and those are like the same price as the used riding mower. So for the same price I get all of the hassles of tractor ownership.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19632922)

What's for lunch?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19633337)

Zero replies.

I don't recognize this place anymore.

Originally Posted by SwtBadger (Post 19633173)

My Campy rear wheel keeps (un)screwing with me. One spoke, keeps completely loosening and I keep retightening. It completely unscrewed on my latest ride. Starting to think either the spoke or nipple is partially stripped.


This particular wheel has a special magnetic tool, to use for retrieving the nipple as it has a sealed design.

Of course, when I saw the tool, I made sure to put it in a safe place. I assume it is very safe - although completely useless as I have no idea where this safe place is :mad:.


Guessing could find another magnet or work-around. Sounds like an exercise in frustration

Originally Posted by Heathpack (Post 19633377)

Rare fish sighting:

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/x...182651E443.jpg

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19633398)

I've been a little hard to find the last few days. Last Wednesday, I started running down like a battery. Since we passed a golf course, some farmers cutting hay, a couple waterways getting mowed and the road ditch mowers had been out. Grass is my number one allergy nemesis, plain old grass. So I pushed hard to finish the last 10 miles of the ride and collapsed when I got home.

Easy club tandem ride on Thursday night and the same thing happened.

Get up Friday morning and I've got what my doctor has always called an allergic cold, something I get during grass pollen season in late Spring and again around the first of September. No sore throat, no fever, no headache just a very sore chest and a cough if I do anything to breathe deep.

Usually, I don't lay off riding but this time, I passed up three gorgeous days of 80-85° temps with light winds. My wife roadie and has showed me her Strava rides every chance she gets. :mad:

Finally got out with the trike club today. Since I can usually run as fast as they ride, I knew they wouldn't hurt me and it was indeed a FOG ride of epic slowness but I loved every minute of it. :thumb: