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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,211
Posted By Lonestar1

I'm still here also. I usually peruse through my...

I'm still here also. I usually peruse through my favorites, beginning with the intro's eventually getting to foo. I enjoy reading the posts more than posting myself. With a pre-teen daughter & wife...
Forum: Introductions
04-13-06, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. This is a pretty nice...

Welcome to the forums. This is a pretty nice site. Yes I'd have to admit, Hempstead, Magnolia or Katy is about as close to Houston as I'd try riding.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-03-06, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,055
Posted By Lonestar1

gmason, 2Rodies, that's exactly what I meant when...

gmason, 2Rodies, that's exactly what I meant when I said Hoste started his sprint way too early. Outsprint Boonen from as far from the line as he did...No way. Petacchi, maybe. They had obviously...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-02-06, 07:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,055
Posted By Lonestar1

Leif Hoste simply started his sprint to the line...

Leif Hoste simply started his sprint to the line way too early. He should have kept sitting on Boonen's
wheel a lot longer. No way he was going to outsprint Boonen from what looked to be about 500m...
Forum: Introductions
04-01-06, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums Hacksaw. My wife is from...

Welcome to the forums Hacksaw. My wife is from Nederland. Her mom & younger brother still live there.
I couldn't agree more about the "Golden Triangle" being less than receptive to bicycles. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-06, 07:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,467
Posted By Lonestar1

Well, I'd like to add to all this. I purchased a...

Well, I'd like to add to all this. I purchased a road morph several years back & have used it with great success. I carry 2 spare tubes on rides & if I flat, I'll change the tube & repair the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,488
Posted By Lonestar1

DITTO,DITTO,DITTO! You think it matters to a...

DITTO,DITTO,DITTO! You think it matters to a blind stoker on a tandem if no one waves?
Just ride your frickin' bike already.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
Posted By Lonestar1

http://www.koobi.com

http://www.koobi.com
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-05, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 953
Posted By Lonestar1

Almost all tires that are flat resistant are...

Almost all tires that are flat resistant are quite a bit heavier than "race day" tires. Perhaps this was what your LBS was referring to when they told you that you'd feel the difference. I suppose...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By Lonestar1

Nice pics Jakey. Sounds/looks like it was a great...

Nice pics Jakey. Sounds/looks like it was a great day indeed.
desmobob, I have one of the goodie stashers from Nashbar. It works great. Normally I carry my cellphone in it but have carried my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-05, 07:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,923
Posted By Lonestar1

Ditto everything in this post. I ride my bike...

Ditto everything in this post. I ride my bike around on the pavement & never when a service is in progress.
A commercial contractor mows the grass a few times a month & rides his mower right around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-05, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,169
Posted By Lonestar1

I have the Park mini brute...not sure which model...

I have the Park mini brute...not sure which model it is but it's small enough to carry in a seat bag but tough enough for regular use in a home "shop".
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-24-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,585
Posted By Lonestar1

the title of this thread had me interested as...

the title of this thread had me interested as well. I raced my 2000 yr. model 7000. Great bike. Although I don't ride it much anymore, I still have it.
Forum: Introductions
07-24-05, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. Raced mtbikes awhile...

Welcome to the forums. Raced mtbikes awhile myself. Was always a blast. I have relatives in Perry,OK. My mom was from Briartown,OK (Not sure if it's still on the map)
not far from Checotah.
Forum: Introductions
07-24-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. The few times I've...

Welcome to the forums. The few times I've traveled through the panhandle, I always noticed the trees don't grow straight. They always lean one way or another.
Forum: Introductions
07-21-05, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. Hope you enjoy it here....

Welcome to the forums. Hope you enjoy it here. Spent 1 night down in Palo Duro Canyon. We had the b-b-q dinner & took in the TEXAS experience (an outdoor play about life on the high plains in early...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,196
Posted By Lonestar1

Yes I tore the medial miniscus on my left knee...

Yes I tore the medial miniscus on my left knee over 25 years ago. Part of the rehab was using a stationary bike. Mine was a softball injury. Left leg has never been the same size as the right. With...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,302
Posted By Lonestar1

99.9% of my rides are solo. My wife says I'm...

99.9% of my rides are solo. My wife says I'm "anti-social" at heart. I only do a few organised charity rides a year and those are solo as well. But, I really enjoy meeting/talking to different people...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-05, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Lonestar1

41 years. Congrats DF. I think it's a great idea....

41 years. Congrats DF. I think it's a great idea. Both you & the wife enjoy biking, what better way to celebrate.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-05, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By Lonestar1

http://www.bikeleague.org

http://www.bikeleague.org
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 8,563
Posted By Lonestar1

Are your chronometer and odometer THAT accurate? ...

Are your chronometer and odometer THAT accurate?

As accurate as most I guess. I just always take a last look at my watch before taking off on my rides. The odometer feature on my computer breaks...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-05, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,290
Posted By Lonestar1

Almost couldn't believe what I saw...

A college age kid on one of those "crotch rocket" types of motorcycles riding one handed & talking on a cell phone. While I'm sure that takes skill, I can't help but believe his luck will someday run...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By Lonestar1

See if you can get a sample of Chamois Butt'r. No...

See if you can get a sample of Chamois Butt'r. No tingly feeling here. Unless you go for that sorta' thing :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 8,563
Posted By Lonestar1

Got a jump start on the holiday with the day off...

Got a jump start on the holiday with the day off today. YAHOO a 4-day weekend. Because the Tour starts tomorrow,I can watch the opening TT live on OLN, I chose to do my normal Sat. ride today....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-05, 04:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,594
Posted By Lonestar1

:D Hell, I'd call myself "old but not slow"....

:D Hell, I'd call myself "old but not slow". Seriously, I'm a recreational/fitness rider. I ride for the health benefits, I like to go "hard" some days, ride at least 3 days a week shooting for 100...
Forum: Introductions
06-25-05, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By Lonestar1

I envy your decision & ability to get around by...

I envy your decision & ability to get around by bike only. Absolutely fabulous. Alas, as a construction electrician, I simply haul around too many tools. Welcome to the forums.
Forum: Introductions
06-24-05, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. Congratulations on the...

Welcome to the forums. Congratulations on the metric century. I rode the Tour d' Italia a few years ago. Enjoyed it. Especially "Elvis".
Forum: Introductions
06-22-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. Have to disagree with you...

Welcome to the forums. Have to disagree with you though about "Texas sucky mountaing biking". That must be in north Tx. only. Pretty darn good riding down here & in the hill country.
Forum: Introductions
06-20-05, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome to the forums.
Forum: Introductions
06-16-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome to the forums.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-05, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By Lonestar1

On my Park mini chain tool, I simply unscrewed...

On my Park mini chain tool, I simply unscrewed the pin just a little using a common pair of "channel lock" pliers. Now it will push the pin far enough to remove/repair/peplace a link without pushing...
Forum: Introductions
06-08-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. Even if you are a...

Welcome to the forums. Even if you are a "t-sipper" :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By Lonestar1

Well I have a KOOBI saddle on both the road &...

Well I have a KOOBI saddle on both the road & mountain bike. I've been riding on them for close to 5 years & wouldn't ride on anything else.
Forum: Introductions
06-03-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome DerrickC. There are some challenging...

Welcome DerrickC. There are some challenging trails in Cameron Park in Waco or you could try BLORA (Belton Lake).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-05, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Lonestar1

If you ride a traditional,drastic sloping top...

If you ride a traditional,drastic sloping top tube bike, I'd suggest a Topeak "morph"
pump. Both road/mountain versions "morph" into "floor" pumps. Comes with it's own mounting bracket. Very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,249
Posted By Lonestar1

I had a near hit today with a dumbas* riding on...

I had a near hit today with a dumbas* riding on the wrong side of the road. I yelled as he approached that he should be on the other side riding with traffic but he chose to ignore. Just yelled at me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-05, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 999
Posted By Lonestar1

Because I'm a journeyman electrician mainly in...

Because I'm a journeyman electrician mainly in commercial construction (new & remodel) the last thing I want is to wear a tool belt at home. Current project is an MRI remodel at one of the local...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-05, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By Lonestar1

In the future, I've got to haul my "lazy" as* out...

In the future, I've got to haul my "lazy" as* out of bed when the alarm goes off! It reached 95 today in central Texas. I got way too late a start. At a local convenience
store where I regularly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By Lonestar1

Spidermike, if memory serves me right, I believe...

Spidermike, if memory serves me right, I believe that was Sen. Jeff Wentworth of San
Antonio who was behind the proposed bike ban of FM roads a few years back. Ironically, he was a stauch supporter...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-05, 09:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,841
Posted By Lonestar1

Yes. I had 1/2 of a pair of socks ruined to a nip...

Yes. I had 1/2 of a pair of socks ruined to a nip @ the ankle. Could have been worse I suppose. The bite didn't break the skin. Seriously pissed me off though. Guy & his son were walking 2 dogs with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,252
Posted By Lonestar1

During the complimentary massage after last...

During the complimentary massage after last weekends ride, the masseur told me he was impressed by my muscle tone. I guess I must be doing something right. Not bad for a 50 yr. old fart.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-05, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 992
Posted By Lonestar1

Personally, I think it just takes too much time...

Personally, I think it just takes too much time to patch a tube out on the road. I've never had any luck with self adhesive patches either. So I carry 2 tubes & save the patching for when I'm back at...
Forum: Introductions
04-30-05, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By Lonestar1

Hey welcome to the forums. Great site. I know...

Hey welcome to the forums. Great site. I know you'll enjoy the time spent here.
Yeah, not many flat spots in your neck 'o the woods. It will only make you stronger!
Happy riding.
Forum: Introductions
04-29-05, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By Lonestar1

Hey, welcome to the forums. By all means, STAY...

Hey, welcome to the forums. By all means, STAY SAFE,good riding & thanks for what you're doing over there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Lonestar1

I apologize for the improper...

I apologize for the improper spelling,punctuation, etc. on the previous post. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Lonestar1

pics of Texas roads

I wanted to share some pics from a couple of weeks back on a Sat. ride. Each year our roads come "alive" with wildflowers ofall kinds. Bluebonnetts, Indian paintbrushes, Indian blankets, primroses,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-05, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Lonestar1

http://www.bicycletexas.com go to the May...

http://www.bicycletexas.com
go to the May calendar, click on Shinerbash
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-05, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By Lonestar1

I've seen aluminum cans cut to make shims for...

I've seen aluminum cans cut to make shims for seatposts. Might be worth a try?
Forum: Introductions
04-15-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,851
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome to the forums. According to their site...

Welcome to the forums. According to their site http://www.trekbikes.com the latest version of a TREK 1000 can be had for under $700. The next 2 upgrade models, the 1200 & 1500 go for approx....
Forum: Introductions
04-09-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By Lonestar1

Welcome. You'll find a ton of info. here. Best...

Welcome. You'll find a ton of info. here. Best advice when it comes to cycling clothes,shoes, equipment,etc. is do everything "in person" so to speak. Don't buy shoes, jersey's, shorts or a bike...
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