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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-23, 01:55 AM
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Posted By mellowyellow

Well don't forget the niggles entirely, they...

Well don't forget the niggles entirely, they never, (ime), service themselves and almost invariably cause me serious probs, when far from home, sans basic repair kit.
I've got a Peugeot that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-22, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

Ebike/road racer

Use both...looks the best way for me now
I think you might enjoy that too.
It's several years since pedalling, under my own power, was my second choice to driving my car. Running a car in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-22, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

Drawing attention of those charged with the elderly?

I'm sorry to have missed your response! I think there must be very wide differences of care and attention offered to elderly/diminished capacity, folk, around the world. I'm sure that there must be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-22, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

Sheer joy, in a good vintage find.

congratulations Ed! I share your joy in an ace shed find! Hope your knee op goes well. My son found a 91, Peugeot st. gothard p100s in my local 'recycle' store. He gifted it to me. I, just about,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-21, 12:04 PM
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Posted By mellowyellow

Dont mention it....

Very strange culture differences with regard to age
I *never ever* talked about age until obliged to discuss my age after cops were called out to inspect me, by a supposedly, not genuinely, anxious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 1,098,088
Posted By mellowyellow

Zero kms. Still recovering from the day before yesterday's 32+..

I know 32 kms sounds like nuthin much.. BUT, for me a big deal. I've been riding only an e bIke for 4 years.. Had no idea that I was getting fitter with pedal assist, until the motor packed up, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-19, 07:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,789
Posted By mellowyellow

That sounds like something I could do...please...

That sounds like something I could do...please tell the name of your preferred sealant? Does it come in a pressure can, and you just give it a blast now and then? I know nothing at all, but survive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 10:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,789
Posted By mellowyellow

I suppose, this must be the best idea...!! It...

I suppose, this must be the best idea...!!
It took me a week to fix my last (first) puncture.
It needs confidence to take off the wheel, I suppose, to remove/replace inner.
I might buy solid...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-19, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

Yes! Hooray for PA...

I thought it was just ..less than accurate, sales blurb, when I first used my absolute-bottom-of-the-range ebike, (370 euros plus an extra lead, battery)..and found I couldnt get it to 'assist...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-16, 12:24 PM
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Posted By mellowyellow

Im surely not the oldest poster ..74?

Humans can be such bad influences on each other....if you feel like overland to Siberia ...go for it. Millions will stop you if they can. But I confess..Ive got an e-bike, now. And not enough...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-15, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

It has never occurred to me to ask to try a...

It has never occurred to me to ask to try a bike....I don't live anywhere near any serious bike sellers, and can't imagine the reality...the huge sports superstores have indoor test areas..a hundred...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

I've only ever bought one bike..its a road...

I've only ever bought one bike..its a road ..mountain bike 'styled' bike....and have never tried riding lightweight bikes...how can anyone do that?...they don't let you test drive...its got 18...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

The question is like answered is...flat, easy...

The question is like answered is...flat, easy roads are not available.....I can't do the hills....whatsolutions are on offer...NOT....counting giving bike to charity shop....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

Oh dear.......

Oh dear.......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,432
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Views: 862,079
Posted By mellowyellow

That should say 'bike shop'...not 'school'......😕

That should say 'bike shop'...not 'school'......😕
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,722
Posted By mellowyellow

I was amàzed to get useful info so soon in...

I was amàzed to get useful info so soon in reply..

Many thanks to those of you who thought about my posts..
Very kind indeed!!...
Must consider each one carefully as right now...Ive got quite a...
Forum: Introductions
10-29-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By mellowyellow

More bovine than human...but got to the ebike...

More bovine than human...but got to the ebike forum.. up on two legs, OK

Thank you Juha!
Forum: Introductions
10-29-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By mellowyellow

Thank you! :thumb:

Thank you!
:thumb:
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-29-14, 04:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,722
Posted By mellowyellow

https://www.electricbike.com/watt-hours/ Just...

https://www.electricbike.com/watt-hours/
Just riffling thru net for info...
Shocked to find ebike sellers claims for power/distance
wildly unrealistic... (OK can't believe all you read on www)
I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-29-14, 03:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,722
Posted By mellowyellow

2old....me too/old2 ..still E biking must have...

2old....me too/old2 ..still
E biking must have a promising future
If I knew how to do any of it cheaply..
Would jump in straight away...
Im here to look for info/pointers, too..
Certainly seems...
Forum: Introductions
10-29-14, 03:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By mellowyellow

ancient european, with DIY electric bike dream

I'm OK with a cheery wave.. and no time spent..
Good day to you all.
..just lookin..
for ideas and how-tos .on adding diy bike motors.. to get me up hills.
Just about know one end of a screw...
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