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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By lowell

Yes, tarsal tunnel is in the foot and I did not...

Yes, tarsal tunnel is in the foot and I did not know about it before either. It is very much like carpal tunnel in the wrist except it is a nerve that runs in a type of "sheath" along the inside of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By lowell

TTS...anyone??

I've got to have surgery for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome on Wed.

Was wondering if anyone else has had it and if they felt it was brought on by cycling?? Also how long did recovery take before cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-05, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By lowell

Volare trainer...no instructions?

Got fluid trainer on Ebay with no instructions. My main concern is clamping the bike in the trainer. I don't want my bike to come loose from trainer but also feel like I could damage bike by over...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-05, 08:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,023
Posted By lowell

I ordered a trainer to help me put up with the...

I ordered a trainer to help me put up with the crappy weather we have had so far. My daughter got me a Park Tools chain cleaner. My wife got me cycling books and books of trails in Illinois and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By lowell

Kegel's was sold in October and is now closed for...

Kegel's was sold in October and is now closed for remodeling. Hoping it will be bigger and better when it reopens. Expecting it to open the first of year.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By lowell

I'm reading the forum right now because it is too...

I'm reading the forum right now because it is too "crudy" out to ride!!

May go to basement to ride but I don't like the view as well.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-08-05, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 709
Posted By lowell

How far south......

would I have to travel to find a place to ride that may get up to 60+ degrees in Jan. or Feb. By then I'm ready for at least that much warm air instead of thawing out my face mask!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 850
Posted By lowell

On this subject... I really like the look of the...

On this subject... I really like the look of the Honey brown saddles. Is it wrong to use the honey brown saddle on a black, red and aluminum bike? Seems black would be logical choice but I can't get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 05:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,585
Posted By lowell

Sorry to have to ask a stupid question....but...

Sorry to have to ask a stupid question....but what is considered the tops and what is the hoods? I thought the area on top of the shifters were the curves? The only thing I am sure of is the drops....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,954
Posted By lowell

Trek hybrid @ $.04 per mile Trek...

Trek hybrid @ $.04 per mile

Trek 1200 (new) @ $10.35 per mile

Linear recumbent @ $.59 per mile
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-05, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,274
Posted By lowell

Just an old guy here. No need for sexy comments....

Just an old guy here. No need for sexy comments. My daughter had surgery so have not been back to post picture. First try at posting picture here so hope it works. If not just use your imagination......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-05, 08:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,244
Posted By lowell

I think height has to be part of the equation...

I think height has to be part of the equation too. Maybe even age. I'm 184, 6' 4" and age 53. I don't feel like a "fatty".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,274
Posted By lowell

First ride!!!

WWWOOOHHHOOO!!!!

Had my first ride on my first road bike. Just got my 2006 Trek 1200 today and it feels good. Very different from my trek hybrid. Also first ride with clipless pedals. I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 07:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,567
Posted By lowell

I am about to make the same jump from hybrid to...

I am about to make the same jump from hybrid to road. I'm expecting some increase in my trip MPH. What made the enjoyment factor go up??

Thanks, Lowell
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-05, 08:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,798
Posted By lowell

I have been riding a Trek 7200 and am real close...

I have been riding a Trek 7200 and am real close to going to a road bike. Will keep the 7200 for winter riding. I am seriously thinking about the Trek 1200c (2005), I think they are calling it the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By lowell

I would suggest a computer too. Makes rides much...

I would suggest a computer too. Makes rides much more interesting. It is just a speedometer and odometer but also tells you your average speed,top speed, ride time and stuff like that, that helps you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-05, 09:19 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 8,571
Posted By lowell

I got about 10 miles in but misjudged the wind...

I got about 10 miles in but misjudged the wind direction and felt like I had a lot of energy until I turned into the wind to go home.

I like the wind pushing me home instead!!!!!
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-02-05, 04:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,594
Posted By lowell

[QUOTE Feel free to call me a nut case. :D ...

[QUOTE Feel free to call me a nut case. :D

I also feel you are a nut case.... but in some strange way identify with you!!!!
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-05, 08:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,285
Posted By lowell

Just reading the title of the thread made me...

Just reading the title of the thread made me think of the farmer blow but didn't know it was so popular!!

The comment about the runny nose cleaning out bacteria made me think that I have been...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-04, 05:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,133
Posted By lowell

I'll take the heat!!!

I'll take the heat!!!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-04, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,090
Posted By lowell

I just wanted to pass this on. I bought a pair of...

I just wanted to pass this on. I bought a pair of mechanic's gloves that are working really good for me. Have not found a lower limit of where they are no longer comfortable but are great into the...
Forum: Recumbent
12-12-04, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By lowell

I have a Linear that I have a little over 1200...

I have a Linear that I have a little over 1200 miles on and have had no trouble with and really enjoy riding it. I"m 6' 4" about 185 lbs. and notice some flex on bumpy roads but don't feel it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-04, 08:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By lowell

Quick opinion on a Specialized???

Looking to buy a Specialized A-1, 21 speed, about 6 years old. Lots of components are Shimano RSX.

Not looking for a "great" bike, just a decent change of pace from a Trek hybrid and a...
Forum: Recumbent
10-08-04, 03:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,449
Posted By lowell

I was at 39mph shortly after I got the bike. Had...

I was at 39mph shortly after I got the bike. Had a tailwind and was going downhill. Could have gotten 40 but I kind of "Woosed out" not being all that familiar with the new Linear. It was handling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-04, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,746
Posted By lowell

I was riding some within 6 weeks of bypass but...

I was riding some within 6 weeks of bypass but looking back it didn't seem too smart. The chest is what I would be afraid of hurting too. At 6 weeks though you feel like being very careful and very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-04, 08:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,842
Posted By lowell

60 to 90 miles a week... year round.

60 to 90 miles a week... year round.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-04, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,834
Posted By lowell

Trek 7200 and a Linear recumbent Bunch of...

Trek 7200 and a Linear recumbent
Bunch of vitamins and meds for heart after bypass 2 years ago.
Feel better than ever and getting faster.
Very serious last 2 years as exercise but also because I...
Forum: Recumbent
07-16-04, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,730
Posted By lowell

I'm 6'4" and 190 and have a great time on my...

I'm 6'4" and 190 and have a great time on my Linear!!!
Forum: Recumbent
06-27-04, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By lowell

crashed my first recumbent

Was messing with computer and the bike path ended up not being wide enough for my wanderings. About 17 mph when I went into to weeds. Road rash on knee and elbow but nothing bad. Bike seems ok, at...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-04, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By lowell

I have a recumbent and an upright. Like them both...

I have a recumbent and an upright. Like them both in different ways. The upright is faster and affords me a better workout. The recumbent is more of a pleasure bike as it is so comfortable to just...
Forum: Winter Cycling
05-10-04, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By lowell

warm here but WINDY!!!!

warm here but WINDY!!!!
Forum: Recumbent
04-28-04, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By lowell

Will have to read your post a couple of times but...

Will have to read your post a couple of times but thanks for the reply! It is interesting!!!!
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-04, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By lowell

There is a Linear clwb on ebay for 2 more days. ...

There is a Linear clwb on ebay for 2 more days.

I'm confused with rolling resistance. I had thought a smaller wheel had less rolling resistance because less of the tire would be touching the...
Forum: Recumbent
04-22-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By lowell

[QUOTE=geebee]You will adjust rapidly to the...

[QUOTE=geebee]You will adjust rapidly to the wedgie comfort wise, but the muscles may take a while a lot more upper body involvement too.
I've only ridden a recumbent for an hour and was suprised...
Forum: Recumbent
03-31-04, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By lowell

I always use a mirror on the helmet. Always want...

I always use a mirror on the helmet. Always want to know that anything coming up behind me, see's me. If they don't start to get over then I do!!
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-28-04, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 675
Posted By lowell

Is winter over????

Just broke out the shorts and t-shirt Sat. and Sun. Can't believe it will stay this nice, but it sure is easy to take!!!

But the windy season seems to be starting.
Forum: Introductions
03-16-04, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By lowell

Galena is about an hour west of me. Hilly here...

Galena is about an hour west of me. Hilly here too but not as big as Galena. Seems like every thing is a hill here. Either going up or coming down a hill.
Forum: Introductions
03-09-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By lowell

[QUOTE=DEK]Lowel, Whereabouts in N. IL. are you...

[QUOTE=DEK]Lowel,
Whereabouts in N. IL. are you at? I'm from a western suburb of Chicago.[/QUOT

I'm about 2 hours(by car) west of Chicago. Just south of Freeport.

...
Forum: Recumbent
03-04-04, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,048
Posted By lowell

Looks like the "anti-recumbent". Sure counldn't...

Looks like the "anti-recumbent". Sure counldn't ride it like you had a pair!!!! :rolleyes:
Forum: Introductions
02-29-04, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By lowell

Northern Illinois

Allow myself to ...introduce......myself..?? :rolleyes:


Started when kids were small and bought a used Schwinn World something for 40 bucks. Actually was thinking just now of first bike. Don't...
Forum: Recumbent
01-04-04, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By lowell

I'll ride in a dusting but don't like trying to...

I'll ride in a dusting but don't like trying to ride in the maybe 3 inches we got.

I either ride on gravel roads or have to get on some busy country highways. I don't trust the car drivers on...
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By lowell

First ride

Just took my first 12 miles on my new Linear. Didn't want to quit. Had to get out and try it today as possible big snow coming tonight. Told wife when I got back that I had enough of that..... for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-19-03, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,348
Posted By lowell

I seem to be able to keep relatively warm until...

I seem to be able to keep relatively warm until temps approach 0. I can keep everything warm except for my forehead and eyes. With the wind chill effect I get what I call 'Brain freeze". Have tried...
Forum: Recumbent
11-07-03, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,239
Posted By lowell

Just to keep this discussion going, I am getting...

Just to keep this discussion going, I am getting closer to buying a bent. Have riden oss bikes but have an interest in uss bikes. I have some carpal tunnel which makes my hands fall asleep and think...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-06-03, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,377
Posted By lowell

mittens

Everyone is saying gloves, but when it gets cold I change over to mittens. Much warmer than any gloves.
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