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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By doctordan

Buy da boss something really nice and maybe she...

Buy da boss something really nice and maybe she will return the favor.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,244
Posted By doctordan

Welcome to Reno! I think the riding is great in...

Welcome to Reno! I think the riding is great in this area. The winters have been mild the last several years. Summer sunset is late so even a scorched day will cool off enough to ride in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,616
Posted By doctordan

There are plenty of low traffic places to ride...

There are plenty of low traffic places to ride while you reawaken your bike skills. Damonte high school area and Bowers Mansion immediately come to mind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,280
Posted By doctordan

Peripheral neuropathy can include correctable...

Peripheral neuropathy can include correctable conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or dislocated nerve in the elbow. They have specific patterns of which fingers are most affected. You can ask...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-13, 01:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By doctordan

Just when I thought I had my carbon wheel lust controlled...

Even though I won't go faster on wheels like yours I still want a set.
The wheels, the bike, very nice!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,616
Posted By doctordan

My Karate Monkey has a fat- front with 8" rotor....

My Karate Monkey has a fat- front with 8" rotor. Rear is v-brake. Works great and never close to going OTB.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,034
Posted By doctordan

I started on a 26" ht, then 29" ht, then 29" fs...

I started on a 26" ht, then 29" ht, then 29" fs 3" travel, then a 5" fs 29"er. With each step, when l miss "the line" it hurts a little less :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By doctordan

I envy you! Reno NV hasn't a flake of snow so far.

I envy you! Reno NV hasn't a flake of snow so far.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By doctordan

You will love it! I can't get enough of my...

You will love it! I can't get enough of my Pugsley.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-11, 01:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,429
Posted By doctordan

23.7 No it doesn't take account body fat, bone...

23.7
No it doesn't take account body fat, bone and muscle, etc. It is a statistical tool for predicting disease-free survival, a useful analysis for health and life insurance companies. Accurately...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,064
Posted By doctordan

After a year of 'conservative' therapy, including...

After a year of 'conservative' therapy, including steroid injection, then surgery last year I am at about the ROM that you have now. Cycling doesn't bother me at all, neither road nor...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 12,254
Posted By doctordan

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nd Winnemucca NV before Thanksgiving
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By doctordan

Fortunately we were one of the 4000. On...

Fortunately we were one of the 4000.
On topic: photos should be visible.
The Duet- my wife-stoker loves the Softride beam suspension.
Behemoth- The only thing that stops me is my low wattage....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By doctordan

voluntary evacuation: what I packed

Big fire In Reno. Normally a fire 2-3 mi from our house is no concern. This time the 50-65 mph wind led us to pack up a few things and watch at a further distance. The fire crews saved over 4000...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,985
Posted By doctordan

Bigger=lower

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It was still too much air. I let out an unmeasured amount more to keep from sinking too deep in the sand. 20 PSI on the road is almost too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By doctordan

Monterey bike path

Once you get away from the downtown area with the illiterate pedestrians it's quiet and scenic.
Chances are somebody will come along to take a picture of the two of you.
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Or you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,533
Posted By doctordan

Type 1, diagnosed 1963 when I was 4. They've...

Type 1, diagnosed 1963 when I was 4. They've invented lots of good stuff the last 30 years to make life a lot healthier.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 839
Posted By doctordan

Not yet. Too much wind, rain and a bit of snow....

Not yet. Too much wind, rain and a bit of snow. Tomorrow we anticipate a ride on the tandem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By doctordan

It was either 60' on the trainer or 30' on

I just love the 6 pm Spring rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,451
Posted By doctordan

I can stand only so much snow riding

There have been some weekends warm and clear enough for road riding but my wife trumped me with her desire to go tandeming. It's all good :love:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 01:54 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,364
Posted By doctordan

I'm off the road bike at 45-50 F, depending on...

I'm off the road bike at 45-50 F, depending on sun+wind conditions. I have clothing for colder temps but I will wait for fresh snowfall and roll out the Pugsley. Coldest ride 18 F and fingertips got...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,256
Posted By doctordan

Out in the flatlands of Fallon NV- Saturday, 14...

Out in the flatlands of Fallon NV- Saturday, 14 mi at 52 F, sunny. Today another 14 mi on the road tandem with my sweetie. 49 F and overcast, felt a bit chilly without the sunlight.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,175
Posted By doctordan

I voted 'other'. I look at the stats on...

I voted 'other'. I look at the stats on individual rides and maybe the week's mileage but I don't add up monthly or annual. I know the year was a lot less than 2009. In the winter I count hours not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,352
Posted By doctordan

Marina Dunes to Monterey with my wife on the...

Marina Dunes to Monterey with my wife on the tandem to see Ansel Adams museum collection. Second favorite was riding Pugsley down the dunes and along the shore.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By doctordan

4 PSI is as low as I go in front, 7 in back. Any...

4 PSI is as low as I go in front, 7 in back. Any lower and I can't handle the bike on the pavement between house and trail. It's a lot of work for a little motion. I rationalize it by telling myself...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,445
Posted By doctordan

Riding is one of my reponsibilities. It's a...

Riding is one of my reponsibilities. It's a critical part of keeping my diabetes stable. Ridings takes the edge off my (sometimes excessive) stress response.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By doctordan

outdoor spinning cycle

11-32 cassette, 20-30-40 chainrings.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 13,680
Posted By doctordan

Seller Anatomica. At $175 my expectations were...

Seller Anatomica. At $175 my expectations were very high. Saddle is so comfortable I bought 2 more; for the commuter and the tandem. Heavy at 500g and I don't care because I can spend so much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,447
Posted By doctordan

It's not about temperature. It's about the size...

It's not about temperature. It's about the size of the contact patch. Higher PSI=cut through snow to contact pavement, lower PSI to float on top of snow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By doctordan

Forteo time!

a compression fracture means osteoporosis. You have greater chance of more fractures. Forteo is ridiculously expensive but insurance will cover it because you fractured. It's the fastest treatment...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 976
Posted By doctordan

T1 diabetes since '63, pump since '97. I've used...

T1 diabetes since '63, pump since '97. I've used continuous sensors on and off since they hit the market 5 yr ago. I returned to the bike 7 yr ago to take off some weight and get my A1c down. it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 15,921
Posted By doctordan

Not today. Snow is 'falling' horizontally due to...

Not today. Snow is 'falling' horizontally due to high wind. I had enough snow riding in Dec, Jan and Feb.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 697
Posted By doctordan

Mid-40's in Reno. Snow is slush, very difficult...

Mid-40's in Reno. Snow is slush, very difficult to ride. Mud riding is kinda fun but I hate the clean up afterwards. Snow is predicted later this week but with temps in the high 30's it's going to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,612
Posted By doctordan

I'm up about 6 pounds. Some of that weight is the...

I'm up about 6 pounds. Some of that weight is the high-protein high-fat stuff. Most of it however is because my cycling time is down from 7-10 hr/wk to 2-3 hr/wk. My commuting season ends with...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-06-10, 04:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,484
Posted By doctordan

New to winter biking

Got sick of the grind at the 'athletic club' for winter exercise. I've been on my FS mountain bike in the snow and it's fun but the suspension seems to make for a lot of extra effort. I can ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,533
Posted By doctordan

I have diabetes for most of my life and exercise...

I have diabetes for most of my life and exercise is a critical component of my treatment. As I age I seem to be more sensitive to mental stressors raising my blood sugar. Cycling takes care of my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By doctordan

Tire size is 26" x 4", just over 1300 g...

Tire size is 26" x 4", just over 1300 g each.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By doctordan

The spyder tires and snow

Rather than hijacking the Christmas day ride thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?610988-Anyone-ride-today)I'm starting a new one about my snow bike. Exercising inside has become sheer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,364
Posted By doctordan

I refuse to give in to winter this year

28 degrees F. Fresh snow falling tonight should make for an excellent ride tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-09, 12:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,761
Posted By doctordan

The Thunderhead metallic gray frameset boarded a...

The Thunderhead metallic gray frameset boarded a brown truck earlier today. I was going to wait 'til next year but the 2010 color isn't to my liking. Bikeman.com is closing out the 16" & 20" Pugsley...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By doctordan

Low testosterone reduces prostate problems....

Low testosterone reduces prostate problems. that's why surgical or chemical castration is sometimes used for advanced prostate cancer. Raising testosterone to average-for-age increases prostate...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,544
Posted By doctordan

KM commuter

Karate Monkey, 1x9, Pasela TG 35's. I use it as my commuter and joy-riding bike. I'm sitting up enough to comfortably watch traffic and enjoy scenery.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,526
Posted By doctordan

I suppose if I could only keep one bike it would...

I suppose if I could only keep one bike it would be my Karate Monkey. I've tried 4 handlebars, 3 forks, 6 pr tires, 2 cranksets, singlespeed and multispeed. It's always a fun dependable ride. But as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-09, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By doctordan

I really like the Karate Monkey. I had some spare...

I really like the Karate Monkey. I had some spare parts lying around and bought everything else used or on auction. Tires can be skinny or fat, although skinny tires may require shorter cranks since...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,257
Posted By doctordan

I've been on various antihypertensives for 30...

I've been on various antihypertensives for 30 years now. I'm presently on Tekturna, HCT and amlodipine. BP runs about 130/70 on this combination. My target systolic pressure is 110 because of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By doctordan

Last year the 48 mile loop around Washoe Valley...

Last year the 48 mile loop around Washoe Valley from my house took me 3:20. I thought under 3 hr is a reasonable goal. Firt try this year turned into a windfest. Tailwind didn't offset headwind and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By doctordan

Laterally stiff, vertically compliant...a catchy...

Laterally stiff, vertically compliant...a catchy term that might get me to buy something I don't need. When I look at a double triangle frame I can't imagine how they make it compliant yet stiff. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,154
Posted By doctordan

SRAM Rival- love it compared to Shimano 105....

SRAM Rival- love it compared to Shimano 105. Compact double- still undecided compared to a triple.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,398
Posted By doctordan

I tried double wrap and it was too thick for me....

I tried double wrap and it was too thick for me. The method above worked great. and feels just as comfortable as the gel pads.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By doctordan

I've never seen actual measurements for those...

I've never seen actual measurements for those specific components. You can also consider saddle, bar tape, chamois and shoes. that is, everything between you and the road that can absorb the energy...
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