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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

I explained that in the first post.

I explained that in the first post.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

A few others have mentioned how much they weigh,...

A few others have mentioned how much they weigh, and I suppose it's a consideration. I'm 6'-2". In March I weighed 267. This afternoon after doing some "yardio" I was down to 235. I want to lose...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

I actually like the back and forth about frame...

I actually like the back and forth about frame material. If I go with Trek, aluminum or carbon fiber is I can get. But the bike shop that's 4 miles from my house lists several brands:

Trek
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

No, still in the research phase. Haven't even...

No, still in the research phase. Haven't even looked at anything in person yet.

The closest bike shop to me (2 miles) is a Trek store. But the next closest (4 miles) carries Trek and all kinds of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

ACKCHUALLY... Springs are made of steel...

ACKCHUALLY...

Springs are made of steel because aluminum has limited fatigue life. Steel springs can be designed for infinite fatigue life (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatigue_limit).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

To me, the Domane pictured straddles the line...

To me, the Domane pictured straddles the line between road and gravel. It actually comes up on Trek's website when I searched for gravel bikes, even though it is apparently a road bike line. At t2p...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 288,480
Posted By Doohickie

lol, my post is over 15 years old! Hahah. I...

lol, my post is over 15 years old! Hahah.

I just logged on for perhaps the first time this year. Thinking about buying a new bike. An actual, new, bike. I started a thread in the 50+ forum to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doohickie

First New Bike in Decades

I haven't bought it yet, but the wife was not averse to the idea of me buying a new, modern bicycle. I used to post here often, not so much lately. I'm 61 now.

My road bike is a 1984 Raleigh Super...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Doohickie

WTB Suntour Rear Derailleur

I'm having problems with my old Cyclone II and would like to replace it with another Suntour RD, Cyclone, AR, ARx, etc. If you have something you're willing to part with, let me know. I'm in Texas.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By Doohickie

Is this still available?

Is this still available?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,706
Posted By Doohickie

I just picked up a Suteki Track 10 mixte, 49 cm...

I just picked up a Suteki Track 10 mixte, 49 cm frame size. It was sitting by the curb on big trash night.

Looks just like the one in the first post, same rack and all. Shimano 600 derailleurs,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27,303
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By Doohickie

Just got back from a quick 17-mile fixed gear...

Just got back from a quick 17-mile fixed gear ramble
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 112,914
Posted By Doohickie

I guess I haven't posted my 2009 Schwinn Cutter...

I guess I haven't posted my 2009 Schwinn Cutter fixed gear in 2021, so let's do it. It may be heavy but it is slow.

From tonight's ride.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,022,940
Posted By Doohickie

2009 Schwinn Cutter fixed gear (from my quick 14...

2009 Schwinn Cutter fixed gear (from my quick 14 miler tonight). It may be heavy, but it is slow.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27,303
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By Doohickie

32 miles on the fixed gear bike...

32 miles on the fixed gear bike (https://www.strava.com/activities/5899732094) this morning,

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/rWLPacavO2cdqfxS6UT6Wbs1KTguz-b-O4rR5aelQKU-2048x1152.jpg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,734
Posted By Doohickie

I've kicked a few bumpers when they stick out too...

I've kicked a few bumpers when they stick out too far.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-22-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 124,361
Posted By Doohickie

I haven't heard anything since. Maybe Covid put...

I haven't heard anything since. Maybe Covid put it on hold.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,432
Posted By Doohickie

I have an old 1983 Raleigh Marathon that suffered...

I have an old 1983 Raleigh Marathon that suffered a derailleur hanger injury. It sat in the garage for a while; eventually I acquired a wheel with a two-speed kickback hub and used that with on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,692
Posted By Doohickie

Interesting question. I've used Strava for a...

Interesting question. I've used Strava for a little over 5 years, so for the last 5 full years,
2016: 5,201.1 miles
2017: 4,060.9 miles
2018: 1,721.9 miles
2019: 946.4 miles
2020: 2,579.2...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,517
Posted By Doohickie

As long as you have lights, you're good. A...

As long as you have lights, you're good.

A bunch of my miles over the years (though not so much during the pandemic) have come with the Night Riders, a group that does Sunday and Wednesday night...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,389
Posted By Doohickie

I'm in Texas so my "winter" riding is more like...

I'm in Texas so my "winter" riding is more like "autumn" riding for many.

Still... to motivate myself to ride this month I decided to do Twelve Days of Christmas Lights. So on the first ride I...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-16-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By Doohickie

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x224/tenor_ce5db072a51b95a799277ce8b94aeb38108abcaa.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,802
Posted By Doohickie

Feel free to start your own thread. My bike...

Feel free to start your own thread.

My bike in front of Fort Worth's Christmas Tree
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,789
Posted By Doohickie

Hush.

Hush.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,789
Posted By Doohickie

You could lighten the whole system by about 5...

You could lighten the whole system by about 5 pounds in a couple weeks with a low-carb diet.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,849
Posted By Doohickie

"What is something that only wimps do,...

"What is something that only wimps do, Alex?"
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-14-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 99,515
Posted By Doohickie

From some recent rides.... 2009 Schwinn...

From some recent rides....

2009 Schwinn Cutter fixed gear. 36 miles on Saturday...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 625,307
Posted By Doohickie

Today? Zero. ...

Today? Zero.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x1315/131420205_3478079418907590_6173668533419876104_o_a25c14ae37053f2ee2c24962ed5d07de3e39d6de.jpg
But yesterday I managed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,303
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By Doohickie

No. To be honest I got the wheel from a friend...

No. To be honest I got the wheel from a friend and left the existing cog on there and it lowered the gearing of my bike a tooth or two. I need to put my other cog on there so I don't spin out so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-20, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27,303
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By Doohickie

36 miles on the fixed gear...

36 miles on the fixed gear (https://www.strava.com/activities/4464469225) today
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,242
Posted By Doohickie

By the way, I did just about 65 miles on it in...

By the way, I did just about 65 miles on it in October (https://www.strava.com/activities/4178155881) to commemorate turning 58.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,242
Posted By Doohickie

36 miles today on my 2009 Schwinn Cutter ...

36 miles today on my 2009 Schwinn Cutter

...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
12-10-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,500
Posted By Doohickie

In many jurisdictions the law *does* give...

In many jurisdictions the law *does* give cyclists the right to use the whole lane.
Lots of cars can safely overtake a bike the same lane (if the lane is wide enough). On yesterday's ride one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-20, 12:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,132
Posted By Doohickie

Little thing? I was was happy that I was able to...

Little thing? I was was happy that I was able to reach the crest of the hill before the dog caught up to me. Once I did I was able to pull away from him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-20, 12:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Doohickie

My loaded bicycle weight has been reduced by 40...

My loaded bicycle weight has been reduced by 40 pounds since July. Yes, I've lost that much weight. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Doohickie

So you're going to hop on the bike weighing.......

So you're going to hop on the bike weighing.... what 200 pounds or whatever, ride the bikes over pavement, curbs, rocks, ditches, if it's a mountain bike, all that and more, and you're worried about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,022,940
Posted By Doohickie

I really like what you've done with it.

I really like what you've done with it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,022,940
Posted By Doohickie

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20201206_140558_593acc9355648b2fc47ac81f9a3c7d7133fbfc90.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7,520
Views: 3,769,743
Posted By Doohickie

45 miles today on my conversion. 35mm tires give...

45 miles today on my conversion. 35mm tires give it a smooth ride....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Doohickie

I'm hoping to join you soon. If you look...

I'm hoping to join you soon.

If you look back through BikeForums posts you can see I've been a Clyde on and off for years.

With the onset of the pandemic and the word that obesity is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-20, 09:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,437
Posted By Doohickie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFCaIAnETk&featur...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFCaIAnETk&feature=youtu.be&t=57
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,437
Posted By Doohickie

I can relate. I try to pay attention to wind...

I can relate. I try to pay attention to wind direction. I usually need it behind me at the end.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,437
Posted By Doohickie

Other. I may be old, but I'm slow.

Other. I may be old, but I'm slow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 19,106
Posted By Doohickie

1966 Raleigh Roadster ...

1966 Raleigh Roadster
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,913
Posted By Doohickie

Yesh. I've had to put the wrench attached to the...

Yesh. I've had to put the wrench attached to the wheel in a Workmate and brace against that and spin the wheel with all my might.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,313
Posted By Doohickie

Try a Buff or one of the loose masks. Works for...

Try a Buff or one of the loose masks. Works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,313
Posted By Doohickie

Try riding with your mouth covered, use a Buff...

Try riding with your mouth covered, use a Buff (https://buffusa.com/) or even a mask like people are wearing because of Covid. It traps enough of your exhaled breath that what you breath back in is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-03-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,621
Posted By Doohickie

There's also more sidewall to absorb vibration.

There's also more sidewall to absorb vibration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7,520
Views: 3,769,743
Posted By Doohickie

Seems unreal that I did this conversion over 8...

Seems unreal that I did this conversion over 8 years ago. Pretty much the same, just different bar tape and fenders.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,227
Posted By Doohickie

Does this...

Does this (http://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_cat_can54.html) help? EDIT: Just noticed, lack of rod brakes.

...
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