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09-19-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,233
Posted By RB1-luvr

at 60 I'm beginning to have some of the issues...

at 60 I'm beginning to have some of the issues discussed here, so I just want to say thanks to all for sharing your experiences. It helps me to read about these things and what people do to work...
09-19-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By RB1-luvr

he's far more of a contributor than Froome, at...

he's far more of a contributor than Froome, at least currently. Hopefully his career won't end as embarrassing as Froome's.
09-19-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 227
Posted By RB1-luvr

underbiking is not for me, though I do admire at...

underbiking is not for me, though I do admire at people who do it and am often amazed by their skills. Will be interested if/when you get a suspension stem.
09-17-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Posted By RB1-luvr

thanks for sharing.

thanks for sharing.
09-17-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 595
Posted By RB1-luvr

Pretty bike. For when the bike is super dirty,...

Pretty bike. For when the bike is super dirty, spray furniture polish is good for a quick spruce-up. Similarly spray auto detailers like Meguiars Quick Detailer is good too. Don't spray it on the...
09-17-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 263
Posted By RB1-luvr

so annoying. I've been there and sympathize.

so annoying. I've been there and sympathize.
09-12-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 598
Posted By RB1-luvr

I raced one of these in '92. It was my fourth...

I raced one of these in '92. It was my fourth Cannondale and the last. That derailleur hanger creaked like the dickens. I was constantly applying grease to it and the seat post. I never liked the...
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By RB1-luvr

righteous paint job.

righteous paint job.
09-12-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,077
Posted By RB1-luvr

great thread. Thanks.

great thread. Thanks.
09-10-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 647
Posted By RB1-luvr

1. Interesting to see that Bullseye pulleys were...

1. Interesting to see that Bullseye pulleys were around as early as 1974.

2. $2 postpaid for an under-saddle tire/tool bag? Holy smokes.


thanks for posting this.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By RB1-luvr

being a lifetime-New Englander I've wondered what...

being a lifetime-New Englander I've wondered what goatheads are. Thanks for the education.
09-09-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

my sympathy Jeff :-(

my sympathy Jeff :-(
09-06-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,344
Posted By RB1-luvr

that Bridgestone saddle is sweet.

that Bridgestone saddle is sweet.
09-06-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

I hope this is not taken as inappropriate after...

I hope this is not taken as inappropriate after seeing the struggles that some are going through here. I feel for you all.

Willow is two weeks old today and doing great with two open eyes on her...
09-06-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

Ben, so sorry you lost your cat friend. That's...

Ben, so sorry you lost your cat friend. That's super sad. Hang in there.
09-06-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By RB1-luvr

Livall Peekaboost

sorry if you've all seen this already. I think it's neat. Maybe a game changer.

https://youtu.be/tv2_UboKe-s?si=PJv5TvKrWkzR3w53
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm new to foldies. I say get it. You'll be...

I'm new to foldies. I say get it. You'll be shocked how much you enjoy it and how it fits into your life.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,052
Posted By RB1-luvr

at 60 years old and only averaging about 15.5 mph...

at 60 years old and only averaging about 15.5 mph for an hour, I voted for 1-10. I still adhere to the way I was mentored when I started riding at 20 years old. I only use the drops if I'm going...
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By RB1-luvr

pretty bike.

pretty bike.
09-05-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 637
Posted By RB1-luvr

wasn't it against the rules to provide aid to...

wasn't it against the rules to provide aid to another rider then? It looks like they are heading to a start line. They look clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,116
Posted By RB1-luvr

I stopped using a bike computer once I got a GPS...

I stopped using a bike computer once I got a GPS Garmin watch.
09-04-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,869
Posted By RB1-luvr

I started having kids at age 51 and rather than...

I started having kids at age 51 and rather than being upset at how being a dad decreased the time I'd like to spend on a bike and jogging, I try to be happy that it's probably prevented me from...
09-04-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By RB1-luvr

as a racer from the mid 80s to the early 90s this...

as a racer from the mid 80s to the early 90s this has been and always will be my favorite color scheme.
09-03-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

Here's Willow on her 8th day after opening her...

Here's Willow on her 8th day after opening her first eye. She's 12 days old today.
...
09-03-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,240
Posted By RB1-luvr

Beautiful bike.

Beautiful bike.
09-03-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 915
Posted By RB1-luvr

that's a heck of an accomplishment. Congrats.

that's a heck of an accomplishment. Congrats.
09-03-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,720
Posted By RB1-luvr

I can't even sell inexpensive vintage cruisers...

I can't even sell inexpensive vintage cruisers and parts anymore on Fb Marketplace. It used to be they'd be sold within a couple days.
08-30-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,278
Posted By RB1-luvr

their third line in the crank description nearly...

their third line in the crank description nearly makes me want to buy one and I don't even need one. haha
08-30-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

Lizzy, the mom is still coming around for one or...

Lizzy, the mom is still coming around for one or two meals a day but no signs of the other two kittens. We have tried following her into the woods multiple times and searched for days, even some of...
08-29-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

sorry...can't help myself. 7 days old. ...

sorry...can't help myself.

7 days old. Eyes still closed. Doing great. Clean bill of health from Vet.

Loves her Frog and pillow. Look at the paw under her face. Slain.
...
08-29-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm imagining such a cruise through Central Park....

I'm imagining such a cruise through Central Park. Would be nice.
08-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 839
Posted By RB1-luvr

ratrodbikes.com has frequent muscle bike build...

ratrodbikes.com has frequent muscle bike build offs. You might wanna drop in there too.

edit: ... in fact they just started a new Muscle Bike Build Off.
Replies: 17
Views: 1,551
Posted By RB1-luvr

e-bikes are great for leveling the playing field...

e-bikes are great for leveling the playing field between two riders of different strengths. I think it's a great suggestion, especially since there appears to be some aesthetically pleasing ones.
Forum: Fatbikes
08-28-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By RB1-luvr

Join date: August 2024 Unjoin date: August...

Join date: August 2024

Unjoin date: August 2024
08-27-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,115
Posted By RB1-luvr

so now I'm striving to be a piker biker. 88 miles...

so now I'm striving to be a piker biker. 88 miles at 14 mph avg at 58 years old, holy shnikees. I'd be proud of that.

I'm 60 and have worn cycling shoes for 40 years. In my early 50s I started...
08-26-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm curious to see where this goes. Keeping the...

I'm curious to see where this goes. Keeping the suspension fork or replacing it with a suspension-compensated rigid fork?
08-26-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,861
Posted By RB1-luvr

I converted my MTB I raced in the late 80s to...

I converted my MTB I raced in the late 80s to early 90s to drop bars. Now it's an ATB right? The main points of the build other than the drop bars are the Tourney 3x7 levers, Travel Agents for the...
08-26-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

sorry, I should have mentioned it's Willow.

sorry, I should have mentioned it's Willow.
08-26-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

Sad to hear about Chloe. My condolences to you...

Sad to hear about Chloe. My condolences to you and your family. :-(

So, it turns out the feral mom cat moved two of the three kittens and abandoned one. We checked the cat hutch again and found it...
08-23-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

wife just informed me that the mom moved her...

wife just informed me that the mom moved her kittens already, right after she ate this morning. I hope I'm wrong, but we'll probably never see those kittens again. We never saw her first litter. ...
08-23-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,842
Posted By RB1-luvr

and sprints are way more fun.

and sprints are way more fun.
08-23-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,491
Posted By RB1-luvr

our two feral cats have become five as of last...

our two feral cats have become five as of last night. Wife looked in the hutch and saw these. Unfortunately, the female who birthed these is way too feral to catch and have fixed. Not sure how we're...
08-22-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,262,650
Posted By RB1-luvr

my renewed Passport arrived last night. Now...

my renewed Passport arrived last night. Now where to use it...
08-21-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,523
Posted By RB1-luvr

Triscuts and mustard. Now I gotta try that.

Triscuts and mustard. Now I gotta try that.
08-21-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 20,780
Posted By RB1-luvr

when I was into 1940s-1960s cruiser type...

when I was into 1940s-1960s cruiser type bicycles, I liked mattress style seats with construction like this. I have never seen one narrower like this with competitive styling. Neat.
08-20-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,235
Posted By RB1-luvr

mmm, the Alpha. One of my all-time favorite cars...

mmm, the Alpha. One of my all-time favorite cars that I'll never be fortunate enough to own.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm in agreement with others here. It sounds...

I'm in agreement with others here. It sounds like a 52 is right for you.
08-18-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,912
Posted By RB1-luvr

oof, this bike is fantastic. I'm glad I was one...

oof, this bike is fantastic. I'm glad I was one of the originals who's opinion was to get it. It landed with the correct owner. Dig the tires and fenders so much.
08-17-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,261
Posted By RB1-luvr

a foldy!! recent disoverer of the greatness...

a foldy!!

recent disoverer of the greatness of folding bikes here.
08-17-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By RB1-luvr

I've had success at asking eBay decal sellers if...

I've had success at asking eBay decal sellers if they can custom make decals for me. Some do, some don't want to be bothered. You can try that by IM-ing them. Local vinyl sign companies, the...
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