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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-09, 04:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By Rick G

I am going to have to do a tear down just to...

I am going to have to do a tear down just to clean it. From there I will do the pictorial.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-14-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By Rick G

Was given a better bike

Last night I stopped a friends house to get some pics of my car when I saw a frame laying beside the shop. (well it was a little more than a frame.)
Ended up being a Raleigh m-60. Needed a seat...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-07-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By Rick G

that looks like so much fun. I wish I was able to...

that looks like so much fun. I wish I was able to go but it just isn't in the cards yet. Maybe in a year or two.
Have fun and take lots and lots of pics and post them.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By Rick G

My wife and stepson were complaining about their...

My wife and stepson were complaining about their hands hurting. I bought both of them a pair of gloves and that seemed to take care of it.
Also you might watch for making your gloves to tight....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,890
Posted By Rick G

I am with need a seat and bar tape. You might as...

I am with need a seat and bar tape. You might as well go all out. Then there is the kit you wear. I don't think I have seen a yello helmet. I better look that up.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,477
Posted By Rick G

I think that it is a good thing that Lance is...

I think that it is a good thing that Lance is comming back to racing. His performance at Leadville was a good primer for this to happen.
Do I care if he wins or not. No. It is just the fact that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By Rick G

I like those kinds of Mtn bike video's better...

I like those kinds of Mtn bike video's better than the extream vid's that you always see. Real people riding actual useable trails, not just a few select people on something that looks impossible....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By Rick G

First ride on the boys Varsity

Today I got to take a ride on the boys old Varsity that I picked up. I still have a little work to do on her but it really was a nice riding little bike.
No real distance on her today, just up and...
Forum: Touring
06-15-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,406
Posted By Rick G

I gotta know, where was the second picture taken...

I gotta know, where was the second picture taken at?
Looks like Eastern Oregon from what I see. Maybe Eastern Washington. Course I could be completly wrong. It's not like it has been the first time.
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-01-08, 04:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 751
Posted By Rick G

My wife's first ride on new bike

Last night my wife got to ride her new bike for the first time. She really liked it.
I messed around and found her an old free spirit. Now before you all ask why I am going to tell you. She had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,008
Posted By Rick G

I bought one about 2 months ago from Goodwill....

I bought one about 2 months ago from Goodwill. gave $4.50 for it. Gave it to my middle step son. I wish that I would have kept my Sears bike that I bought with my paper route money. I used it for...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-26-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 435
Posted By Rick G

So many bikes

today I had to travel to Hood River to visit my Grandparents, on the way there I told my daughter to keep track of the bikes we saw. Round trip was 130. In Hood river I could barely keep track of all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By Rick G

Things I have been stumbling upon

I have not been posting here but it looks like I will have too.
Recently I went to an old friend and he gave me his old peugot C105. It is a very nice bike,I gave it to my youngest step son. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,778
Posted By Rick G

No ride for me on mothers day. Winds of about 30...

No ride for me on mothers day. Winds of about 30 mph and I had to work. Maybe I can do somehting
today. Even my stepson did not want to ride and that is saying something.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,214
Posted By Rick G

Who is that?! Chip I know that is not you....

Who is that?!
Chip I know that is not you. Couldn't be, I have seen your pictures and that is not you.
Pcad your not old like everyone thinks you are just prematurly grey. Yea thats it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,765
Posted By Rick G

I did a little kart racing, It was ok but I did...

I did a little kart racing, It was ok but I did not care for the way the track was being run. I raced stock cars for several years and for me it was cheaper than karting.
I have not nor do I have...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-21-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By Rick G

I had no problems with it last week. Had a great...

I had no problems with it last week. Had a great ride. This time my daughter was with us and it was only half the ride as last week.
I usually don't carry anything cause I don't ride far enouph...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-20-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By Rick G

tried to ride today

Well today I tried to ride with my stepson and my daughter. I flatted out the first mile, we had 11 to ride. the kids went ahead and road.they made the trip no problems. They loved it. Wish I could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,470
Posted By Rick G

I have always prefered American flyers over...

I have always prefered American flyers over Breaking away. Don't know why but I just do. I own American Flyers , Breaking Away and Quicksilver. I never could stand Pee Wee. And I have tried to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,091
Posted By Rick G

Believe it or not I got mine by getting bit by a...

Believe it or not I got mine by getting bit by a shetland pony when I was about 3. No wonder I can't stand horses.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-07, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Rick G

When I was a youngster one of the kids in the...

When I was a youngster one of the kids in the neborhood had a bike that the tracking was way off.None of the kids cared but one of the adults had to ask.
It seems the boy left his bike somewhere...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-15-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By Rick G

I will agree Lance did seem to let up in the end.

I will agree Lance did seem to let up in the end.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,491
Posted By Rick G

congradulations Yesterday I made a big ride for...

congradulations
Yesterday I made a big ride for my Birthday.About 43 miles.That is the longest by far.
Way to go, Looks like we are about the same level.The difference I see is you were getting...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-02-07, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,685
Posted By Rick G

My wife has one on her bike,she likes it. By...

My wife has one on her bike,she likes it.
By far better than the original one.At least now it is her legs that hurt and not her butt.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,276
Posted By Rick G

I have a Grand Sport.I love it.No regrets. I...

I have a Grand Sport.I love it.No regrets.
I would tell any beginner to get one or the OCR3 from Giant.Rides great.Love the carbon fork.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,253
Posted By Rick G

I have the Bell pack.My 10yro has one too.We just...

I have the Bell pack.My 10yro has one too.We just love them.I don't think I would do without one again.Sorry to say that Walmart does sell just the bladder.I know that a real sporting goods store...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-07, 06:36 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,099
Posted By Rick G

Going to ride to work,then just before quitting...

Going to ride to work,then just before quitting time the wife will bring the two kids and we will ride home. Today there does not appear to be any wind at all.Clear skies that I can see.Looks like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-07, 04:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,951
Posted By Rick G

I didn't have anything epic like 50 miles or 35...

I didn't have anything epic like 50 miles or 35 miles but my 10yr old and I went on an 11 mile trip today.She got to ride her llittle 10 speed for the first time.Had about a 15 mph wind blowing with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,223
Posted By Rick G

Good Lord I guess I am to much of a simplton...

Good Lord
I guess I am to much of a simplton for you guys,if ya want to prove your innocense then give up your DNA to show that you are not part of the problem.
Too many conspirasists for me.Go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,831
Posted By Rick G

I would be careful about getting blitzed with Ted...

I would be careful about getting blitzed with Ted Kennedy.He may want a road trip across the river or something.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,775
Posted By Rick G

My sig says it all. almost. My mountain bike...

My sig says it all.
almost.
My mountain bike has a name,it called the beast.only cause it is so ugly and heavy and clunky.It just looks nasty.
But I have ridden my $53 out of it.It owes me nothing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-07, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By Rick G

Yea I am with stepfam 2 weeks is a little soon.I...

Yea I am with stepfam 2 weeks is a little soon.I would wait for a couple of weeks yet.Just to make sure things are healing like they are supposed to.
I know how hard it is to wait but in this case...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,660
Posted By Rick G

I have got a Geo Metro I would be willing to...

I have got a Geo Metro I would be willing to trade straight across for your Z !!??
hehe
Don't know about a bolt on hitch for it though.I will have to do some research at work for one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-07, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By Rick G

posting pictures

Ok guys
I know that somewhere on here it shows how to post pictures.I have tried the search option to no avail.
I was wanting to post some pictures of my ride from this weekend.But I have no idea...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Rick G

Ok,The ride went great.There ended up being 5 of...

Ok,The ride went great.There ended up being 5 of us go.4 were kids.Two 15 year olds,a 10 year old and my 4 year old.(he rode in the trailer)It lasted for a total of about 10 miles.It was cool but we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Rick G

I just hope when I am 60 I feel like riding. ...

I just hope when I am 60 I feel like riding.
I unfortunatly wasn't even thinking about the fact that it was Easter weekend.My bad.
This will be the first good ride (other than around the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-07, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Rick G

going riding tommorrow

Well I am going riding tommorrow,don't know if I am supposed to but goonna anyway.I have been feeling good and finnally have a decent weather to do so.
I am going to take my daughter and son on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-07, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Rick G

I must have it bad

Dremt about a intercity bicycle race.Everyone was on Mtn Bikes.No real set directions but there were checkpoints.Think I was in Portland or Seattle.Hundreds of bikes going every where.I was only a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,123
Posted By Rick G

About 1974 I got what was then one of the very...

About 1974 I got what was then one of the very first bmx bikes.It was a Huffy.Called an bmx 250.
We went to town and when we returned we saw a group of kids walking down the street in a circle,we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-07, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By Rick G

Thats what I did,borrowed a couple of vids and...

Thats what I did,borrowed a couple of vids and started cranking.I would love to get a trainer I just don't have the budget for one right now so I gotta make due with what I could find.
It was better...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-17-07, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Rick G

My daughters new bike

Well I guess it is not really new but it might as well be.Got my little girl a bike at the local goodwill store.I looks just like new except a small nick in the seat.I know that it is not a Trek or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 05:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,828
Posted By Rick G

I have a Grand Sport.I love it.I wanted a Giant...

I have a Grand Sport.I love it.I wanted a Giant OCR 3 but they made me such a good deal on my GS that I could not pass it up.
I would buy a Raleigh any time and not have a problem with it.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-13-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,047
Posted By Rick G

Irrigon Oregon here.Aout 230 miles east of...

Irrigon Oregon here.Aout 230 miles east of Portland.Lots of desert here and goat heads.If ya want to test your new tire pump this is the place.
Have really enjoyed reading about where you all are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-07, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,612
Posted By Rick G

Huh you mean to tell me that at 5'11 and 195...

Huh
you mean to tell me that at 5'11 and 195 I am a clyde?I am a little soft in the middle yes and a little on the heavy side.I guess I don't know what a clyde is.I would like to be about 165.But...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Rick G

Tis true about daylite savings time.I will be...

Tis true about daylite savings time.I will be glad when it gets here.
My area around here only has one LBS and they don't seem to through anything away.At least anything good.
The thrift store...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 434
Posted By Rick G

Diamond back and Raligh are the same company.The...

Diamond back and Raligh are the same company.The frame is the only difference,in most cases.Nothing wrong with either one.toss them all in the air and the one you catch you can buy.Or ride all three...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-25-07, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Rick G

problem with my excercise bike

Yea I know excercise bikes went out some time ago.but it was only $8. so why not I could not afford a real trainer so this was the next best thing.I have been riding it a little for a while but now I...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-14-07, 01:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,554
Posted By Rick G

Thank you,that is quite an impressive group.Looks...

Thank you,that is quite an impressive group.Looks like his riding has really come around.You are a very lucky man.Have fun.
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-11-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,554
Posted By Rick G

Not that it is any of my buisness but what is LD...

Not that it is any of my buisness but what is LD riding now (in terms of bikes).He seems to have grown quite a bit over the last year,at least to me.the track bike looks to be a fuji and I think the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-13-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By Rick G

Yea Snowy I guess you do don't ya.hehe

Yea Snowy I guess you do don't ya.hehe
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