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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Robin48

Thanks everyone. I am going to try some of the...

Thanks everyone. I am going to try some of the things suggested here. I appreciate the help
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Robin48

With the clipless shoes, I am having a burning...

With the clipless shoes, I am having a burning pain in my feet. Any ideas?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,115
Posted By Robin48

I have had two heart attacks and triple bypass....

I have had two heart attacks and triple bypass. That was in 2000 and have had no real trouble since. Exercise and nutrition are key. Of course it took me nine years after my surgery to finally get it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Robin48

Today was my first clipless ride.Everything went...

Today was my first clipless ride.Everything went well. My speed and climbing was better, and no falls. Yayyyyy me.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 82,326
Posted By Robin48

I was really wanting a 7.7 but just couldn't do...

I was really wanting a 7.7 but just couldn't do the extra 600 bucks. I am very happy with my 7.6. A big improvement over the 7300.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Robin48

Gone Clipless

Well I put clipless pedals on my bike yesterday. Spent all day today moving my daughter into her new place. Tomorrow will be my first clipless ride. Here's hoping I don't bust my big ole butt. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,914
Posted By Robin48

Wow! From the obvious "tone" of your post, you...

Wow! From the obvious "tone" of your post, you must be one of those liberal gun grabbers who know what is best for the rest of us. That sounds like I made a generalizational observation about you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 52,459
Posted By Robin48

You seem to have a really great err ummm balloon.

You seem to have a really great err ummm balloon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Robin48

After the 7300 the 7.6 is amazing. The first...

After the 7300 the 7.6 is amazing. The first thing I noticed was hills on which I had to use the granny on the 7300, I did not have to on the 7.6. I am much faster on this bike. On the down side, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Robin48

Picked up the 7.6 today, and I am thrilled. Nice...

Picked up the 7.6 today, and I am thrilled. Nice ride, fast, and it fits me just fine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By Robin48

Had to go with the 7.6. Couldn't quite muster up...

Had to go with the 7.6. Couldn't quite muster up that extra six hundred bucks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,449
Posted By Robin48

I feel for you fellas. Here in Southwest...

I feel for you fellas. Here in Southwest Tennessee, those frigid December days in the fifties are a killer, makes evening rides rough lol.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By Robin48

I don't know what part of Memphis you are in, but...

I don't know what part of Memphis you are in, but The Peddler Bike Shops are great. 1140 Germantown Pway 38018 in Cordova, 901-758-9770, 2095 Exeter Road in Germantown 901-757-8585, 575 S. Highland...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,790
Posted By Robin48

I have only been cycling for 9 weeks, but I...

I have only been cycling for 9 weeks, but I started out not caring what anyone said or thought. I am almost 50 years old, seved 13 years in the military, been shot and stabbed. I have had two heart...
Forum: Southeast
09-08-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,711
Posted By Robin48

Hi all. Newb from Munford about 40 miles from...

Hi all. Newb from Munford about 40 miles from Memphis
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Robin48

The guy at the shop said a lot of the same...

The guy at the shop said a lot of the same things. I currently ride a Trek 7300 and I enjoy it very much. The 7.6 is more road bike than the 7300, so I went there for various reasons. I am a big big...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Robin48

Don't feel like I'm ready for the drops yet. So...

Don't feel like I'm ready for the drops yet. So for now upright it is.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Robin48

New Bike?

Well, I think I am going to buy a Trek 7.6 or 7.7 tomorrow. The 7.6 is about 600 cheaper. Any opinions?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By Robin48

I have been studying nutrition as well as riding....

I have been studying nutrition as well as riding. I have found a pretty good nutritional balance to both lose fat and build muscle. I do have to be careful because I am also diabetic. Type 2 diabetes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,514
Posted By Robin48

What part of Tennessee? I am in Munford near...

What part of Tennessee? I am in Munford near Memphis.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By Robin48

Oh I will never stop riding. I get so much peace...

Oh I will never stop riding. I get so much peace from the ride. I am riding longer, well according to which route I take. I live in a very hilly area and I do mean hilly. It's very strenuous. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By Robin48

Fatboy Riding

I will be 50 in just a few months so I think I have found my forum. All my life I abused myself partying, not eating right, smoked until 2003 after my 2nd heart attack. I am 5ft 8in tall and weighed...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By Robin48

Howdy from Tennessee

Started cycling about 9 weeks ago. Down 27 lbs with 100 to go.
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