I'm 45; can I be here?
04-21-10 | 09:20 AM
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Boots lost in transit
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From: Saint Paul, MN
Bikes: 1989 Ritchey Outback, 2014 All-City Macho Man Disc, 2016 Wilier GTS
I'm 45; can I be here?
Love your Henri Desgrange quote on the SSFG homepage:
I turned 45 in January. Can I still get a fixie, or is it like Logan's Run, and my life clock is now totally black?
My slick'd 1989 Ritchey Outback is fine, but I'm itching for a true roadie, and I love the simplicity of these... (Obsessed with getting a Surly Steamroller...)
Am I a fool to want one?
I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!
My slick'd 1989 Ritchey Outback is fine, but I'm itching for a true roadie, and I love the simplicity of these... (Obsessed with getting a Surly Steamroller...)
Am I a fool to want one?
04-21-10 | 09:53 AM
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coasterbrakelockup
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Bikes: surly steamroller w/coaster brake, electra single speed cruiser, specialized rockhopper commuter, no-name single speed folder, 700c ultimate wheel, 24" unicycle, specialized bmx lsd, single seat single speed huffy tandem, pink upsidedown parade bike
You can ride your new Steamroller to Sanctuary.
04-21-10 | 10:31 AM
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I suck, but you're worse
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From: LA
Bikes: Motobecane Fantom Uno-Got rid of the rest when I moved to LA:(
Saw a guy obviously in his late 60's here in LA riding around on one the other day. I'm pretty sure a full white beard is in order though, and cutoff shorts that hit about 10" above your knees. A silly hat wouldn't hurt either.
04-21-10 | 11:11 AM
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47 year old Steamroller rider here. You are only as old as you act and feel. I've been 21 for quite a few years now...
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04-21-10 | 11:12 AM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
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your name wouldn't happen to be Chris now would it? Mmmmmmmmm!
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
04-21-10 | 12:47 PM
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04-21-10 | 01:23 PM
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04-21-10 | 01:48 PM
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A few people reported that riding FG helped with their ACL reconvalescence. What has been your experience, and when did you start riding again, after your operation?
04-21-10 | 02:34 PM
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From: Atlanta, GA
I rode the bike 2 months after surgery. 6 months after surgery I had no noticeable limp which is remarkable being that one is expected to have a limp for 12 months...or the rest of one's life.
04-21-10 | 02:41 PM
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From: Modesto, Ca
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i too wonder about riding FG and knee recuperation....ive heard differing opinions.
im 28 and have had a series of knee injuries from playing soccer throughout my life, and about 6 months ago had anthroscopic surgery.
some people seem to think FG riding is great for getting the knees stronger and getting a smoother joint motion, but i have also heard FG is bad for the knees.
anyone with experience with both knee injuries and riding FG afterwards, i would like to hear your opinion.
PS sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems to be the direction the conversation is going.
im 28 and have had a series of knee injuries from playing soccer throughout my life, and about 6 months ago had anthroscopic surgery.
some people seem to think FG riding is great for getting the knees stronger and getting a smoother joint motion, but i have also heard FG is bad for the knees.
anyone with experience with both knee injuries and riding FG afterwards, i would like to hear your opinion.
PS sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems to be the direction the conversation is going.
04-21-10 | 02:57 PM
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i too wonder about riding FG and knee recuperation....ive heard differing opinions.
im 28 and have had a series of knee injuries from playing soccer throughout my life, and about 6 months ago had anthroscopic surgery.
some people seem to think FG riding is great for getting the knees stronger and getting a smoother joint motion, but i have also heard FG is bad for the knees.
anyone with experience with both knee injuries and riding FG afterwards, i would like to hear your opinion.
PS sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems to be the direction the conversation is going.
im 28 and have had a series of knee injuries from playing soccer throughout my life, and about 6 months ago had anthroscopic surgery.
some people seem to think FG riding is great for getting the knees stronger and getting a smoother joint motion, but i have also heard FG is bad for the knees.
anyone with experience with both knee injuries and riding FG afterwards, i would like to hear your opinion.
PS sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems to be the direction the conversation is going.
In my experience, the people with knee issues get them from either riding too big of a gear and/or skidding. Proper bike fitting is key, too, with an emphasis on cleat placement.
04-21-10 | 03:02 PM
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hahahaha Logan's Run!!!! I was just telling my daughter about that movie the other day. 43 here and still taking Track Courses @ the velodrome.