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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 890
Posted By skidder

Huffys or Sears Free-Spirits.

Huffys or Sears Free-Spirits.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 692
Posted By skidder

My first suggestion would be to post this down in...

My first suggestion would be to post this down in the "Touring" sub-forum down the list of sub-forums, you'll get better information there. Also post where you are, as some of those bicycle brands...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,728
Posted By skidder

^^^ This ^^^ If I buy a new tire and it...

^^^ This ^^^

If I buy a new tire and it won't go on the rim fairly easily at home I take it back to the shop for something else. Flats are part of riding, make sure they are easy to deal with to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 843
Posted By skidder

My neighbors have found ways to be sedentary by...

My neighbors have found ways to be sedentary by hiring contractors to do every little bit of maintenance around their homes. For me I mow the lawn, pull weeds, trim bushes (currently removing and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 828
Posted By skidder

I almost had that happen here in Southern...

I almost had that happen here in Southern California yesterday morning. A slight chance of spotty rain forecast for Friday after a rainy Thursday. I got up at 5:30AM and saw the ground was dry with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 4,065
Posted By skidder

Too many people in my area riding all kinds of...

Too many people in my area riding all kinds of bicycles. Nothing unusual or unique when you someone on a BSO of any type, from a cheapie kids bicycle to a beach cruiser to a hybrid to an MTB to a...
Forum: Southern California
05-03-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 245
Posted By skidder

And I'd suggest not going up Skyline trail unless...

And I'd suggest not going up Skyline trail unless you're with someone who is familiar with it, or if you're familiar with it. It's a 'trace trail' so not an official route and not maintained as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,281
Posted By skidder

40 was where things started to get noticably more...

40 was where things started to get noticably more difficult, if not impossible, from an athletic point of view, for me too. No more mountain climbing/peakbagging, hiking trips had to be shortened,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 713
Posted By skidder

California poppies are expected to have a...

California poppies are expected to have a 'superbloom' season this year, which means a 'superbloom' of tourists going out to see them in the fields of the foothills around Los Angeles (its turns into...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,437
Posted By skidder

I don't have any bicycles with disc brakes, only...

I don't have any bicycles with disc brakes, only rim brakes and one with a coaster brake. Rim brakes seem to work well for me, no problems with stopping. I'll keep them until the bicycles wear out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 285
Posted By skidder

$125 is a lot for a bag that goes on a platform...

$125 is a lot for a bag that goes on a platform rack and doesn't have much in the way of extra pockets (at least I wouldn't spend that much). REI sells a bag (the Beyonder) that's a bit smaller (22L...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 799
Posted By skidder

Spring pops up on us March 21, might as well...

Spring pops up on us March 21, might as well include this since I already posted The Beatles "Rain" above:

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix) - YouTube
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 799
Posted By skidder

Strange, we've been having off-and-on rain storms...

Strange, we've been having off-and-on rain storms coming across Southern California since the new year started, unusual for the Los Angeles area. Fortunately no snow here in the L.A. flatlands.
...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-15-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,708
Posted By skidder

True story #1: I go in for a colonoscopy,...

True story #1:

I go in for a colonoscopy, its over and I'm in the recovery/waiting room. Doctor comes in and asks if I have any questions:
ME: "So the report says you didn't find anything? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,562
Posted By skidder

All mine are patched-together 'Frankenbikes' so I...

All mine are patched-together 'Frankenbikes' so I can't give you a brand name or model to go by. Some have drop bars, some have flat bars, some 26" wheels and others with 700 wheels with varying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 7,243
Posted By skidder

Sorry if this has already been mentioned (didn't...

Sorry if this has already been mentioned (didn't read through all the posts), but maybe the bicycle manufacturers' longer-range plans are to change everything possible to an electronic platform, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 782
Posted By skidder

A cycling-specific workout facility? I can't...

A cycling-specific workout facility? I can't stand those places. Loud music, crazy lighting making it look like a nightclub, bicycles going nowhere. And what's with the mirrored wall(s)? More pwer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,531
Posted By skidder

Your the slowest rider? Here's your theme song: ...

Your the slowest rider? Here's your theme song: :thumb:

WAR - Low Rider (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K] - YouTube
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By skidder

If the pressure limit imprinted on your tire says...

If the pressure limit imprinted on your tire says 75 PSI, then limit them to that or you could have a blow-out and any moment (been there, done that myself). No, being fat does not mean you have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,076
Posted By skidder

If your into strength training, try 'push-aways';...

If your into strength training, try 'push-aways'; push away from the dinner table, push away from the refrgerator, puh away from the snack foods cabinet.

More seriously: I found a slope on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,518
Posted By skidder

'Standard' sizing is a starting point, adjust as...

'Standard' sizing is a starting point, adjust as needed for your body's specific dimensions and your comfort.
Forum: Southern California
02-17-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 811
Posted By skidder

A little bit of update: Vanroy Smith was...

A little bit of update: Vanroy Smith was supposed to have a court hearing this past Tuesday (February 14), but it was indefinitely postponed and he's been ordered to go through a psychiatric and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,529
Posted By skidder

From a relative point of view, and including...

From a relative point of view, and including international locations that are developed, you could try Japan. Very low crime rate, although there still is some. Bicycles are routinely left unlocked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 931
Posted By skidder

What size are the current tires? You can ride...

What size are the current tires? You can ride just about anything as a commuter, it just depends on what you're comfortable with. Even if you currently have skinnier 'roadie' tires they might work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,191
Posted By skidder

Besides the portage up-and-down a flight of...

Besides the portage up-and-down a flight of stairs, what do you want to accomplish by buying a new (or newer) bicycle? From your opening post it sounds like you're using the current bicycle to keep...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-10-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 884
Posted By skidder

Probably, but nothing I had evidence for. I...

Probably, but nothing I had evidence for. I quit/retired on fairly short notice (3 weeks), HR and payroll didn't have a problem, and the department didn't have any questions (no 'knowledge transfer'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 11,977
Posted By skidder

I had an aluminum post break a while back. IT...

I had an aluminum post break a while back. IT broke in the cast headpiece area that connects to the rails on the underside of the saddle. I felt it getting 'slushy' (?), got off, and noticed the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,539
Posted By skidder

I've got 6 bicycles, all ride great, but only...

I've got 6 bicycles, all ride great, but only four are 'regular riders'. They have an emotional value to me since I've built them from odd parts, one is an old 'gas-pipe' Schwinn similar to what I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,039
Posted By skidder

I'll go with that for your local gym. The two...

I'll go with that for your local gym. The two closest to me both have bicycles with 'comfort' saddles typically found on cruiser bicycles in the visible areas. One of the gyms is a larger chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,039
Posted By skidder

Gym bikes seats are similar to beach cruiser...

Gym bikes seats are similar to beach cruiser seats, not made for cranking along at 15-20mph. I'll find something else to do besides going to a gym on a rainy day; I can't stand the indoor...
Forum: Southern California
01-17-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By skidder

If you want a round trip you can go San Diego to...

If you want a round trip you can go San Diego to Orange County (Anaheim or Huntington Beach would be good goals) and back over two days. Only issue might be getting through the Camp Pendleton Marine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 8,011
Posted By skidder

Cycling does have a drinking problem, but not as...

Cycling does have a drinking problem, but not as stated in the story link in the OP's post. Its more alcoholics forced to ride bicycles, and their disregard for traffic regulations while riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,282
Posted By skidder

Can I get onion rings instead of Fries? I know...

Can I get onion rings instead of Fries? I know that's a 'change' for all of you, but I like onion rings.

Here's the change:

. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 939
Posted By skidder

They had their own unique quirks that...

They had their own unique quirks that differentiated them from other bike shops, while the current on-line shop is nothing different from all the other on-line bike shops. I liked the 'wall of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,854
Posted By skidder

Did you try riding the newer bicycle and see if...

Did you try riding the newer bicycle and see if there's a functional difference or feel that would improve rideability versus just making a judgement based on aesthetic appearance? Frankly, I'm quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 19,839
Posted By skidder

I see no reason to get rid of a perfectly good...

I see no reason to get rid of a perfectly good and comfortable riding bicycle (or bicycles) just because there's a new braking system out there. If I can't ride with the cool kids because I don't...
Forum: Southern California
01-06-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 858
Posted By skidder

I had not heard of this until I opened this...

I had not heard of this until I opened this thread. I doubt it will make any difference in driving habits. And I doubt there will be any prioritized enforcement of it either - just too much out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 857
Posted By skidder

I'm hoping fredlord is referring to those old...

I'm hoping fredlord is referring to those old 'trough' urinals they had in old 2nd-class multi-purpose stadiums. Get a sheet metal shop to 'fold' one for you with a few drain holes to hook up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 468
Posted By skidder

Remember, its 5mm for each individual crank arm,...

Remember, its 5mm for each individual crank arm, so as an individual pedal goes around in a circle the diameter of that circle is 10mm less.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,864
Posted By skidder

I'm happy with it, my doctor is not. She wonders...

I'm happy with it, my doctor is not. She wonders how I can get off the maxed-out treadmill in the neighboring cardiologists office and feel 'refreshed'. I tell her and the cardiologist I do work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,115
Posted By skidder

I name them after Clint Eastwood's characters in...

I name them after Clint Eastwood's characters in the Sergio Leone 'Spaghetti Westerns" he starred in. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 4,869
Posted By skidder

Interesting to read through all these thread...

Interesting to read through all these thread entries. I looked at the links above and the only one that comes up is the 'harmony783' link. Basically a marketing document (or an advertisement), a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,546
Posted By skidder

I'll never find out about that comparison. I...

I'll never find out about that comparison. I only play golf once every decade, and that's to remind myself how much I hate it. ;)

"Golf is a Good Walk Spoiled" - Mark Twain
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 10,895
Posted By skidder

I'd think the author's nickname should be...

I'd think the author's nickname should be 'Capitan Obvious'. Considering the amount of time I spent during the 1980s - 1990s mountain climbing in sub zero (fahrenheit) weather for 1-3 weeks at a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,576
Posted By skidder

I'm still adjusting everything. If not the...

I'm still adjusting everything. If not the saddle height, then the saddle position itself. Handlebar height, and type of handlebars are my latest obsession; recently switched 'beater' workout...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 4,892
Posted By skidder

Kinda like asking the owner of most Sport Utility...

Kinda like asking the owner of most Sport Utility Vehicles or a Cross Over vehicles what's the difference from a true off-road vehicle or station wagon, isn't it? Just raise the body up a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,511
Posted By skidder

I worked at a Chevy dealership in South Orange...

I worked at a Chevy dealership in South Orange County California located between the upper middle class/upper class areas of South Orange County and the middle class areas of central Orange County. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By skidder

I live/ride in Southern California. 45F this...

I live/ride in Southern California. 45F this morning. 'Nuff said. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,511
Posted By skidder

Back in the early 2000s I was a car salesman for...

Back in the early 2000s I was a car salesman for a while, and this statement was as far from reality as you can imagine. We had folks coming in who were "dressed-to-impress" whose credit rating was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,119
Posted By skidder

Wald make a basket that clips onto the handlebars...

Wald make a basket that clips onto the handlebars of a bicycle. The only difference I can see in mounting is the Wald doesn't have the spacer/stem thingy that keeps it away from the headtube to keep...
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