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11-17-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,368
Posted By Boatdesigner

Touring shorts from J&G Cyclewear...

Touring shorts from J&G Cyclewear (http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html). They are very comfortable and do not cause chafing in my experience.
Forum: Southeast
02-28-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I didn't ride today, but I did get out yesterday...

I didn't ride today, but I did get out yesterday with the family for a ride up at the Barge Canal. I can never remember the real name of that trail, but it is nice and flat, just what my sore knees...
Forum: Southeast
02-24-11, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Boy, it has been a long time since I visited the...

Boy, it has been a long time since I visited the forum! I haven't done much riding since last fall when I started having some medical issues. It seemed every time I turned around, I had some other...
Forum: Southeast
06-14-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I rode 22.4 miles today. I have been averaging a...

I rode 22.4 miles today. I have been averaging a little over 20 miles a day, 5-6 days a week for the last few weeks. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to visit the forums! It is really hot and humid,...
Forum: Southeast
05-14-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Short one today, just 16.6 miles. Real nice...

Short one today, just 16.6 miles. Real nice morning though and had the trail pretty much to myself!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By Boatdesigner

Any idea on how long a sealed bearing should...

Any idea on how long a sealed bearing should last? My Giant has over 7000 miles on it and has never had anything done to the hubs. It just seems like it should need something by now!
05-13-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 48,224
Posted By Boatdesigner

I know where Davie is, I used to live in Sunrise....

I know where Davie is, I used to live in Sunrise. Things sure have changed in South Florida since the late 80's though!
05-13-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 48,224
Posted By Boatdesigner

My user name started on forums devoted to boats,...

My user name started on forums devoted to boats, It's what I do to try to earn a living ("try" being the operative word!). The avatar is the cover of the debut album by my favorite progressive rock...
Forum: Southeast
05-13-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have been riding every day for the last week...

I have been riding every day for the last week and today notched my first 100 mile week of the year! Just my normal 22.5 miles on the Withlacoochee Trail. Lot's of wildlife lately, saw two snakes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have an L Caddy on one of my bikes and love it....

I have an L Caddy on one of my bikes and love it. I would get a second one for the other bike, but it doesn't fit well on that seat for some reason. I carry a tube, patch kit, tire levers,...
Forum: Southeast
04-27-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I did 13 miles yesterday and 20 miles today. The...

I did 13 miles yesterday and 20 miles today. The wind has really been howling! Missed you again Linda, I rode in the morning before it got too hot. I won't be able to ride the next couple days as I...
Forum: Southeast
04-23-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Finally got out again yesterday and then again...

Finally got out again yesterday and then again today after almost a month off the bike. The last couple months have been one thing after another! I was sick, my dog was sick, weather, work and a trip...
Forum: Southeast
03-10-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I managed to get in 22.7 miles today and for the...

I managed to get in 22.7 miles today and for the first time this year - I wasn't cold! The wind was really howling today, luckily it was from the South, so I had a headwind on the out leg and a...
Forum: Southeast
03-09-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

No riding today, but I have managed a few rides...

No riding today, but I have managed a few rides in the last week, usually my usual 22 or so. Believe it or not, I have actually been getting cold on these 70 degree days! I am wearing two shirts and...
Forum: Southeast
02-23-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Nice day today, although the wind was blowing a...

Nice day today, although the wind was blowing a bit. Tailwind on the way south, cruising at 16-19 mph, which is flying for me! When I reached my turnaround point, I had averaged over 15 mph, but then...
Forum: Southeast
02-21-10, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I came home from running errands Saturday...

I came home from running errands Saturday afternoon and there was a box on the porch with the new saddles I ordered for my bikes. Needless to say, I mounted the one on the Giant right away and test...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have an '05 OCR3, other than normal wear items...

I have an '05 OCR3, other than normal wear items it has been solid as a rock for over 7000 miles. I'd bet the Defy 3 would be similar.
Forum: Southeast
02-19-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

After three weeks off the bike, the weather gods,...

After three weeks off the bike, the weather gods, work gods and my sick pooch all got together and let me go for a ride! It was only 16.6 miles, but it felt really good (although I am embarrassed to...
Forum: Southeast
01-28-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Finally got to ride again today! Yesterday was my...

Finally got to ride again today! Yesterday was my birthday and I really wanted to ride my age (46), but it wasn't to be. Our old dog has been sick and is recovering from surgery, so I have spent the...
Forum: Southeast
01-23-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Boatdesigner

Hwy 484 is a very narrow, no shoulder, two lane...

Hwy 484 is a very narrow, no shoulder, two lane road with a 55 mph speed limit. It gets quite a bit of traffic as it is one of the main roads between Citrus County and Ocala (what passes for the big...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By Boatdesigner

Post as many pics as you can, maybe in the C&V...

Post as many pics as you can, maybe in the C&V forum where a number of us Puch owners hang out.
Forum: Southeast
01-22-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Boatdesigner

Just south of Dunnellon is the Withlacoochee...

Just south of Dunnellon is the Withlacoochee Trail. As you're leaving Dunnellon, you'll go over a railway bridge. If you make a right across from the Front Porch restaurant, there is a back way to...
Forum: Southeast
01-20-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I agree with Jim, no wind and it was nice! I...

I agree with Jim, no wind and it was nice! I still got a little chilly on the last half of the ride though. It must just be a cumulative effect of the cool air slowly cooling me down, as the temp...
Forum: Southeast
01-19-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Nice day today, managed 22.4 miles on a nearly...

Nice day today, managed 22.4 miles on a nearly empty Withlacoochee Trail. I rode for 6 miles before I saw another person! It was nice when I left, but on the way back it started getting cooler and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,559
Posted By Boatdesigner

I got a Camelbak Podium Chill bottle for...

I got a Camelbak Podium Chill bottle for Christmas and have used it a couple times now in 60-70 degree weather. It works better than a non-insulated bottle, but isn't even close to being as good as...
Forum: Southeast
01-15-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Finally back on the bike! I took the last of the...

Finally back on the bike! I took the last of the antibiotics yesterday and celebrated by riding 16.5 miles. Nice day with a little wind. Today the wind was blowing pretty good, probably a steady...
Forum: Southeast
01-05-10, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have not ridden since before Christmas! Besides...

I have not ridden since before Christmas! Besides the cold (for me anyway!), I got sick a few days before Christmas and have not gotten over it yet. Finally broke down and went to the doctor today,...
Forum: Southeast
12-15-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Really nice day today! Did the usual 22.3 miles....

Really nice day today! Did the usual 22.3 miles. Light wind out of the west so it felt like a headwind in both directions. Trail was pretty empty, surprising for such a nice day.
Forum: Southeast
12-14-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Between the weather, health issues and life in...

Between the weather, health issues and life in general, I am finding it really hard to find time to ride! Finally got out again today for 22.5 miles on my old Puch. Even though there wasn't much...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,996
Posted By Boatdesigner

My '83 Puch Odyssey isn't as nice as most of...

My '83 Puch Odyssey isn't as nice as most of these, but I have had it since new and still like riding it! It has been upgraded with a NOS Suntour Cyclone MKII RD and NOS Cyclone downtube shifters,...
Forum: Southeast
12-08-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Finally got to ride today after a week of iffy...

Finally got to ride today after a week of iffy weather and other responsibilities getting in the way! Did my usual 22.3 miles on the trail. Lost count of how many tortoises I saw, they were out in...
Forum: Southeast
11-30-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

It was really nice when I left this afternoon,...

It was really nice when I left this afternoon, but a little after I turned around and headed for home, the wind shifted to a headwind and felt like it doubled in strength! So my nice easy ride home...
Forum: Southeast
11-29-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Nice day today, no headwind on the way home! I...

Nice day today, no headwind on the way home! I managed 22.6 miles on my old Puch. I have been riding the old bike lately as it seems to be easier on my knees. It has a shorter crank (170 vs. 175) and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-09, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By Boatdesigner

I would tune it up and ride it until you know if...

I would tune it up and ride it until you know if you like it or not. If you find the bike comfortable, then you can upgrade it a little at a time when you come across bargain prices on parts. I have...
Forum: Southeast
11-28-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Lousy week of riding, or not riding as it turned...

Lousy week of riding, or not riding as it turned out, for me! It started last Saturday when the family decided we should do things that didn't involve riding a bike. Then between cold, wind, rain and...
Forum: Southeast
11-20-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Same 22.3 as yesterday, including the 10 miles of...

Same 22.3 as yesterday, including the 10 miles of headwind! No soccer game tomorrow, so I am going to try to get a good ride in. If the family wants to ride, then it'll likely be less than 20 miles...
Forum: Southeast
11-19-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,021
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have had good luck with the Sram cassette on my...

I have had good luck with the Sram cassette on my Giant. I haven't used any other cassettes, but I have had a good experience with a 7 speed freewheel from Sunrace. I think they also make cassettes...
Forum: Southeast
11-19-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Nice day again, although the 10 miles of headwind...

Nice day again, although the 10 miles of headwind (even a light one) on the way home is getting old! Did the usual 22.3 miles today, saw more tortoises, a couple were standing in the middle of the...
11-18-09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,211
Posted By Boatdesigner

Kind of has a modern WinXP look about it. Being...

Kind of has a modern WinXP look about it. Being that this is C&V, maybe we should ask for the msdos look!:)
Forum: Southeast
11-18-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Did the usual, although I stopped at a friends...

Did the usual, although I stopped at a friends place just off the trail for a visit on the way home. Spent way too much time gabbing! Rode the Puch again, 22.8 miles total. Nice day, quite a few...
Forum: Southeast
11-17-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I rode 22.7 miles today on the Puch. Wind was...

I rode 22.7 miles today on the Puch. Wind was from the side, so it felt like a headwind both directions. It was nice though, saw quite a few Gopher Tortoises again. They seem to be real active lately.
Forum: Southeast
11-16-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Back to normal today, 22.3 miles on the trail....

Back to normal today, 22.3 miles on the trail. Seeing lots of tortoises along the trail now, must be getting ready for winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,525
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have a Large '04 OCR3 and am 6' tall. While it...

I have a Large '04 OCR3 and am 6' tall. While it fits OK, sometimes it feels like the top tube is a bit too long. I have the stem tilted up almost as far up as it will go in order to get the bars at...
Forum: Southeast
11-15-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Nice day today so I rode down to Inverness on the...

Nice day today so I rode down to Inverness on the Withlacoochee Trail. I brought my camera with me and wandered around a little taking pictures of the lake and whatever caught my eye. The ride home...
Forum: Southeast
11-15-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By Boatdesigner

I have never done it myself, but I think there...

I have never done it myself, but I think there have been a number of threads in the C&V forum, so you may want to do a search. I have an '83 Puch, but mine was upgraded with new vintage components,...
11-14-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,881
Posted By Boatdesigner

+1 on the Sora RD. I have over 7,000 miles on one...

+1 on the Sora RD. I have over 7,000 miles on one and haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Where did you get one for $8? I may have to pick up a spare at that price! By the way, the bike is looking...
Forum: Southeast
11-14-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

Haven't ridden much this week as I couldn't get...

Haven't ridden much this week as I couldn't get up the ambition to battle the wind and gloomy skies any longer! I finally got out yesterday and rode 16.7 miles. Today I started off with a soccer game...
11-09-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,017
Posted By Boatdesigner

Only if they were mounted on the downtube!:thumb:

Only if they were mounted on the downtube!:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,708
Posted By Boatdesigner

I had colon resection surgery on May 11 and took...

I had colon resection surgery on May 11 and took my first ride (8.3 miles) on June 7th. I was "lucky" in that mine wasn't an emergency so I was able to prep first. They removed 8-10" of my colon and...
Forum: Southeast
11-08-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,420
Posted By Boatdesigner

I rode yesterday, about 16.7 miles. Then I went...

I rode yesterday, about 16.7 miles. Then I went home to get ready for our first soccer game of the season, which we won 4-2! Today I just couldn't generate the ambition to face those winds again, so...
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