65-85+ Thread
07-02-18, 04:34 PM
#2576
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 5,374
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2483 Post(s)
Liked 2,955 Times
in
1,678 Posts
Just turned 69 years old yesterday and need help finding a new bike (and probably posting a thread?!) I LOVE riding & want to continue but my needs are changing
Got a Trek Verve 2 ... very heavy bike and need something much lighter to take me into my 70's since I need to lift the bike into my car or down stairs in my house.
Looking for:
Step thru bike
Carbon or VERY light material
Disc brakes
Bike I can ride on both trails and roads
I'm a fairly small woman so will need either a Small or XS -- 5' 2" 135 lbs
Have tried local bike shop but they honestly told me they don't have what I need
Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated
Got a Trek Verve 2 ... very heavy bike and need something much lighter to take me into my 70's since I need to lift the bike into my car or down stairs in my house.
Looking for:
Step thru bike
Carbon or VERY light material
Disc brakes
Bike I can ride on both trails and roads
I'm a fairly small woman so will need either a Small or XS -- 5' 2" 135 lbs
Have tried local bike shop but they honestly told me they don't have what I need
Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated
The one on closeout at $800 looks pretty good. Tires are 35 mm wide, so they're suitable for street and moderate trail riding. "Median weight" of about 29 1/2 pounds, which might be as light as you can expect for a trail-capable bike with a step-through frame. Comes with fenders and a rear rack, which you could remove to save a few pounds.
07-03-18, 09:23 AM
#2577
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
Your post is showing up. There's no "joining". You just have to be 65 y/o. Have fun.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-03-18, 09:25 AM
#2578
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
I've been out of town and missed this. Was it your birthday? Happy birthday. 
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-03-18, 09:59 AM
#2579
Senior Member
Did you send the initiation fee? We're still waiting for the bottle of red wine to arrive before we can activate the membership
07-05-18, 02:12 PM
#2581
Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just did a quick search, and if there's an REI near you, I suggest stopping in to ask about the "Ghost" brand bikes that they carry. They include three models of aluminum step-through bikes (2017 models, currently on closeout). The step-through bikes are/were available in three sizes, the smallest of which should be a good fit.
The one on closeout at $800 looks pretty good. Tires are 35 mm wide, so they're suitable for street and moderate trail riding. "Median weight" of about 29 1/2 pounds, which might be as light as you can expect for a trail-capable bike with a step-through frame. Comes with fenders and a rear rack, which you could remove to save a few pounds.
The one on closeout at $800 looks pretty good. Tires are 35 mm wide, so they're suitable for street and moderate trail riding. "Median weight" of about 29 1/2 pounds, which might be as light as you can expect for a trail-capable bike with a step-through frame. Comes with fenders and a rear rack, which you could remove to save a few pounds.
07-05-18, 02:27 PM
#2582
Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-05-18, 10:18 PM
#2583
The Left Coast, USA
I'd look at folders for small, lightweight. Like Bike Friday? The pakit is. ..15lbs? ... and can stoy in a c!oset....
Last edited by FrenchFit; 07-05-18 at 10:25 PM.
07-09-18, 08:04 AM
#2584
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Miami,Fl
Posts: 36
Bikes: Fuji Altamira 1.3
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just turned 69 years old yesterday and need help finding a new bike (and probably posting a thread?!) I LOVE riding & want to continue but my needs are changing
Got a Trek Verve 2 ... very heavy bike and need something much lighter to take me into my 70's since I need to lift the bike into my car or down stairs in my house.
Looking for:
Step thru bike
Carbon or VERY light material
Disc brakes
Bike I can ride on both trails and roads
I'm a fairly small woman so will need either a Small or XS -- 5' 2" 135 lbs
Have tried local bike shop but they honestly told me they don't have what I need
Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated
Got a Trek Verve 2 ... very heavy bike and need something much lighter to take me into my 70's since I need to lift the bike into my car or down stairs in my house.
Looking for:
Step thru bike
Carbon or VERY light material
Disc brakes
Bike I can ride on both trails and roads
I'm a fairly small woman so will need either a Small or XS -- 5' 2" 135 lbs
Have tried local bike shop but they honestly told me they don't have what I need
Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated
07-09-18, 07:47 PM
#2586
Jesse James
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Southern Mississippi
Posts: 5
Bikes: Aluminum cruiser, self modified
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
bookie512
I ride a cruiser 2 to 3 hundred miles a month. I build my own bikes and tune up my friends bikes. I actively try to get older people to ride. I referb cruisers and mountain bikes and try to fit them to new riders. I find that a lot of people talk more about bikes than ride them.
07-10-18, 04:44 AM
#2587
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 244
Bikes: Bicycles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I last visited three years ago. Nothing special about me or my riding, although no car for 20 years, no motorcycle for 10. Bike/bus is the deal. Ride 100 to 130 miles a week during the warm weather here in SoCal, during the short Winter about 90 miles a week.
Just turned 71, 6' and 215# fighting to get back to < 200#. I take no medications only a few supplements. BP 105/55 resting pulse around 56 bpm. I do power walk 5 miles twice a week. Power walk? Average 17 minutes a mile for 5.
The bike, aside from a beater w/26" wheels, is a 2016 Jamis Auroura Elite that was bought as NOS. Still nick-nacking it with bits n bobs. Front and rear racks, no panniers as of yet.
So looking forward to doing over 200 miles a week and packing my own provider.
I did have a nice flat bar Trek stolen, cable lock, so now I use a Bully U-lock with pager alarm and Pit-Locks.
This NYT article gives me a goal. Sure it has been linked before but do so for those that missed it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/08/w...d-cyclist.html
Read the book 'Younger Next Year.'
6 short vids on youtube Merritt Wellness Center. Dr. Merritt was once a serious cyclist and she nails what poor diet does to us.
Also on youtube, Dr. John Bergman's advice on knees, hips and feet have kept me more active than any of my fat aging friends.
The comment most of the fellow old guys lay on me it, "but you ride that bike." Like they can't do it.
I try to encourage but none will have it.
Long post? Yeah but I don't post often.
John
Just turned 71, 6' and 215# fighting to get back to < 200#. I take no medications only a few supplements. BP 105/55 resting pulse around 56 bpm. I do power walk 5 miles twice a week. Power walk? Average 17 minutes a mile for 5.
The bike, aside from a beater w/26" wheels, is a 2016 Jamis Auroura Elite that was bought as NOS. Still nick-nacking it with bits n bobs. Front and rear racks, no panniers as of yet.
So looking forward to doing over 200 miles a week and packing my own provider.
I did have a nice flat bar Trek stolen, cable lock, so now I use a Bully U-lock with pager alarm and Pit-Locks.
This NYT article gives me a goal. Sure it has been linked before but do so for those that missed it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/08/w...d-cyclist.html
Read the book 'Younger Next Year.'
6 short vids on youtube Merritt Wellness Center. Dr. Merritt was once a serious cyclist and she nails what poor diet does to us.
Also on youtube, Dr. John Bergman's advice on knees, hips and feet have kept me more active than any of my fat aging friends.
The comment most of the fellow old guys lay on me it, "but you ride that bike." Like they can't do it.
I try to encourage but none will have it.
Long post? Yeah but I don't post often.
John
Last edited by pursuance; 07-10-18 at 05:49 AM. Reason: spelling
07-10-18, 07:28 AM
#2588
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 920
Bikes: Diamond Back Apex, Mongoose IBOC Aluminum Road Bike, SR road bike
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 515 Post(s)
Liked 167 Times
in
116 Posts
^^ Pursuance (John), ^^ Good on you. And thanks for the link to the article about the 105 year old cyclist. Very inspirational. 
07-10-18, 07:01 PM
#2589
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 244
Bikes: Bicycles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Summer has arrived in SoCal with a sledge hammer. A string of 85f days and warm nights.
Gotta ride out at 4:00 am to get her done. Sunrise while cycling is my church.
My Bern Morrison helmet offers super protection but wanting venting.
So I ordered an inexpensive well vented helmet. Hope it fits my 61cm fathead.
Staying hydrated as we age can be an issue because that part of the brain that says thirsty starts to misfire.
I count the times I pee during the day, even when not riding.
One just needs to Google dehyration and dementia. *shudders*
07-10-18, 10:25 PM
#2590
Senior Member
I've got good venting but that can be a problem too... sun sleeves work out well I tried out a white skullcap (helmet liner) to cut down the UV and it worked out well too. Some come with a brim. Seem to stretch and must be enough for anyone as they don't come in sizes.
Last edited by McBTC; 07-10-18 at 10:33 PM.
07-11-18, 03:52 AM
#2591
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 244
Bikes: Bicycles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Just put a white SPF30 on the wish list for my next order.
The skin on my forearms lived a rough life when I was a diesel mechanic so I always wear long sleeves and full fingered gloves.
Bandanas? When the sun is up a bandana is around my neck and last month I started using a nose guard on my dark glasses.
I'm considering one of those wide brims worn on the helmet as some recumbent riders wear.
In my 7 decades i've been concussed 4 times... so I always wear a helmet, even to go to the local shops.
07-11-18, 04:45 AM
#2592
Senior Member
Every Time I'm on the Cusp of Making a Tour Team
even a wild card team, I decide to have back surgery again
Which of course requires 9-12 months or recovery and rebuilding fitness. And at the tender age of 72 I'm running out of time :-)
Which of course requires 9-12 months or recovery and rebuilding fitness. And at the tender age of 72 I'm running out of time :-)
07-11-18, 12:15 PM
#2593
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SW Fl.
Posts: 5,619
Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1069 Post(s)
Liked 788 Times
in
505 Posts
Your SUMMER arrival is more of an Estwing Rock Pick than a sledge hammer.
07-11-18, 03:24 PM
#2594
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 244
Bikes: Bicycles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Yesterday I began my 68th Birthday ride at 12:01AM. Temperature was 81F with 90+% humidity and quickly went past 90F with wicked afternoon Thunder storm that I got stuck in. Put a damper on my miles with only 169 completed. Better luck next year.
Your SUMMER arrival is more of an Estwing Rock Pick than a sledge hammer.
Your SUMMER arrival is more of an Estwing Rock Pick than a sledge hammer.
Visiting relatives during the summer in the midwest was a chore. The basement was the only livable zone.
Gotta say it, can't help myself. No one can survive 95f wet bulb for long.
This morning rode from 4:45am till 7:00am, met with the guys till 8:00am, then rode off till 11:00am.
I know I need more interval work out of the saddle.
Really need to hook-up with some of the older SoCal guys.
TTYL OldTryGuy
07-11-18, 04:00 PM
#2595
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SW Fl.
Posts: 5,619
Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1069 Post(s)
Liked 788 Times
in
505 Posts
I'm close to the coast and when temps go from 70f, 40% to 85f, 80% in two days that is a hit.
Visiting relatives during the summer in the midwest was a chore. The basement was the only livable zone.
Gotta say it, can't help myself. No one can survive 95f wet bulb for long.
This morning rode from 4:45am till 7:00am, met with the guys till 8:00am, then rode off till 11:00am.
I know I need more interval work out of the saddle.
Really need to hook-up with some of the older SoCal guys.
TTYL OldTryGuy
Visiting relatives during the summer in the midwest was a chore. The basement was the only livable zone.
Gotta say it, can't help myself. No one can survive 95f wet bulb for long.
This morning rode from 4:45am till 7:00am, met with the guys till 8:00am, then rode off till 11:00am.
I know I need more interval work out of the saddle.
Really need to hook-up with some of the older SoCal guys.
TTYL OldTryGuy
Absolutely enjoy joining the morning group rides after putting in 70 to 100 miles. Typically I get met with a, "How many miles so far?" NO WAY older SoCal guys, hang with the younger crowd. ENJOY!!!
07-15-18, 01:21 PM
#2596
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,328
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3898 Post(s)
Liked 4,836 Times
in
2,229 Posts
07-15-18, 02:41 PM
#2598
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,328
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3898 Post(s)
Liked 4,836 Times
in
2,229 Posts
Not sure about others, but I have enough roadies to justify a stuttering of affirmatives. In fact, there should be a few more positives. I’ll quickly check for evidence.
Here’s very recents of 2 additional ones worth a ride.
edit: newbies should always get slack, unless they question the veracity of 65+ cyclists. We’re the tough bunch, still working at it.
Here’s very recents of 2 additional ones worth a ride.
edit: newbies should always get slack, unless they question the veracity of 65+ cyclists. We’re the tough bunch, still working at it.
__________________
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Last edited by Wildwood; 07-15-18 at 03:25 PM.
07-15-18, 03:41 PM
#2599
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
Wildwood, where is your helmet?
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
08-02-18, 05:39 AM
#2600
Full Member
Hate to see this thread die out, so....how did the senior set do in July? The NWS says it was the hottest July on record in these parts. Plus there were rainy days after a dry June. Plus somehow I ended up temporarily un-retired and working several days a week. I got in 300+ sweaty miles for the month,