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Forum: United Kingdom
01-26-18, 05:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By Bustergut

As Tony says, good photos and a nice description,...

As Tony says, good photos and a nice description, you can also try Shpock locally, https://en.shpock.com/ I've sold things on there that have gone for more than ebay.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-18, 07:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,811
Posted By Bustergut

I use these Schwalbe Marathon Wired Tyre with...

I use these Schwalbe Marathon Wired Tyre with Greenguard Reflex, yet to have a puncture and they have done about 500 miles so far (on and offroad)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-18, 06:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,706
Posted By Bustergut

Do you mean wear lycra? If so then no wouldn't...

Do you mean wear lycra?
If so then no wouldn't be seen dead in that stuff it'd make me look awful.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-18, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

No riding today its been exceedingly wet out...

No riding today its been exceedingly wet out there and the last time I went out in the wet with waterproofs on I was worn out after 10 miles, got over hot.
Did 40 miles yesterday, mostly on cycle...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-08-18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,819
Posted By Bustergut

Great, keep going. :)

Great, keep going. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-17, 05:17 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

Got a severe cold and all the joints ache,...

Got a severe cold and all the joints ache, something ridiculous, I look like one of those puppets with strings attached hahaha, last rode 9 days ago, did 4 hours in my garage on the static, says I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,371
Posted By Bustergut

Not sure what group rides are like here as the...

Not sure what group rides are like here as the only time I've ever been in a group it was a race and that was 40 years ago. Our roads are narrow and the weekend riders we mostly see hog the whole...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,726
Posted By Bustergut

I've got mine all setup in the garage as I can't...

I've got mine all setup in the garage as I can't ride out now its to cold and affecting my gammy right wrist, next week I have a hot air blower being delivered so at least I can then ride static.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-08-17, 06:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,833
Posted By Bustergut

Get well soon anyway, my dad had a massive heart...

Get well soon anyway, my dad had a massive heart attack at 48, wasn't really down to bad health just stressed out most of the time because of work. I've always said if you're stressed because of work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-17, 06:00 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

Not been out for a week now, hands giving me...

Not been out for a week now, hands giving me grief when I do go out, due to terrible circulation. Hopefully next week I'll be given a date to fix my wrist and the veins/arteries put back where they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,569
Posted By Bustergut

I don't know if this qualifies but I like it, I...

I don't know if this qualifies but I like it, I have a PedalPro Bicycle Turbo Trainer set up in my garage and my son is getting it sorted so when I ride it I have a screen fitted to the handlebars...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

After my off a few days ago I had a day off the...

After my off a few days ago I had a day off the bike, just did some walking, the day after felt really good so had a 20 mile ride (all flat), foot was a bit sore the last couple of miles so gave it a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,190
Posted By Bustergut

I pushed myself a lot as a teenager on a bicycle,...

I pushed myself a lot as a teenager on a bicycle, then 40 years of work (full time that is) so now I like to take it a lot easier, after all I have nothing to prove to anyone, my retirement life is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

He has my sympathy, I am not however overweight,...

He has my sympathy, I am not however overweight, if anything a bit underweight, for me the aero bars will be for long straight road sections, not the twisty bits, as being an ex motorbike rider I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

Didn't ride today as yesterday I fell off the...

Didn't ride today as yesterday I fell off the bike on some mud and twisted my ankle, its swollen a bit but I went for a 5 mile walk instead and its looking better, so I expect I'll ride tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

Cheers I'll do that :)

Cheers I'll do that :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

Might not be the perfect solution, but thinking...

Might not be the perfect solution, but thinking of trying them on my Marin to start then next spring I'll go hunting for a touring bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-17, 06:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

What make are they please.

What make are they please.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,281
Posted By Bustergut

Best wishes to you and your family. Like the...

Best wishes to you and your family.
Like the vid :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 06:09 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

Did 17 miles today Chertsey to Kingston and back,...

Did 17 miles today Chertsey to Kingston and back, slow pace though as it took me 1 hour 55 mins. Left at 7.15am, very light traffic and I used a canal path as well so I could admire the trees...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

I went and had a look at a couple yesterday, not...

I went and had a look at a couple yesterday, not for me I think as they were far to close to the ground and the numpties we have populating our roads worry me a lot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 06:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

I think Wisconsin is a bit to far from me, ie...

I think Wisconsin is a bit to far from me, ie width of the Atlantic and half way across the States, thanks for the offer though :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 04:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

I'll bear that in mind if I can't find something...

I'll bear that in mind if I can't find something :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 04:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

LOL Thanks for the heads up on that, I was just...

LOL Thanks for the heads up on that, I was just about to go out and buy one. When I used to ride as a teenager B17 was the seat I always used so comfortable, but now I'm 63, so maybe you're right...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-17, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

I know, that's why I'm asking :) If you'd like...

I know, that's why I'm asking :)
If you'd like to suggest anything it is most welcome.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bustergut

Aero bars

I do need them, my right wrist is/was broken and its got to be operated onto remove a plate that's about much use as a spaghetti fork. My surgeon will more than likely be fusing the wrist as the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-17, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

Thanks guys, wealth of info there and yes I think...

Thanks guys, wealth of info there and yes I think a trailer would be a good thing. I'll be taking a couple of spare wheels as well and maybe a few tyres (tires). My eldest son is saying would I like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

Hello Maelochs, I'd be carrying a tent and...

Hello Maelochs, I'd be carrying a tent and something to cook with, plus clothes, a single bottle of water but with a 5 litre clip on water carrier. I think it would need 4 side bags or maybe the sort...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By Bustergut

New Bike

I think I'll be looking for a new bike next spring as my current ride isn't imo up to the task. So the question is what sort of a bike do I need.
I'm not interested in off road or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

I will start a thread on that, didn't really put...

I will start a thread on that, didn't really put much thought into it lol.
18 miles that's a nice ride how much was uphill? :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,142
Posted By Bustergut

I wish I had my first proper bike, it was made...

I wish I had my first proper bike, it was made for me when I was 16 but got crushed in an accident (was aluminium framed) if it was about it'd be a combined 120. :/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 02:28 AM
Replies: 27,240
Views: 3,210,431
Posted By Bustergut

Still doing my 5 or 6 miles a day, getting better...

Still doing my 5 or 6 miles a day, getting better though as I'm now doing hills, but wow did it hurt at first hahaha. I think I'm going to change my bike come the spring any ideas for what will be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 02:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,373
Posted By Bustergut

The cardiac arrests were caused by toxicity to...

The cardiac arrests were caused by toxicity to Fluoracil5 and nothing else.
Forum: Introductions
09-05-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Bustergut

Thank you I will :D

Thank you I will :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,373
Posted By Bustergut

I've never had high BP, but judging on what you...

I've never had high BP, but judging on what you all seem to be saying should I be concerned. For the last 40 years I've had low BP, typically 100/110 over 72/78 at rest, even when I didn't ride a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-17, 03:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,423
Posted By Bustergut

Just bought a Brooks England Imperial B17 Saddle,...

Just bought a Brooks England Imperial B17 Saddle, its not as skinny as my old ones but then they would be daft at my age on returning to cycling. It'll take about 250-300 miles to break in, but they...
Forum: Introductions
09-04-17, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Bustergut

I pu the wrong age on the bike lol its a 2014 so...

I pu the wrong age on the bike lol its a 2014 so 3 years old, has senility started ? hahaha.

Thanks for the welcome.
Forum: United Kingdom
09-02-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 377,991
Posted By Bustergut

I'm from Surrey and just joined.

I'm from Surrey and just joined.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 519,191
Posted By Bustergut

Please tell us your age. 63 1. What type...

Please tell us your age.
63

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
A 3 year old Marin San Rafael.



2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
Cod...
Forum: Introductions
09-02-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Bustergut

Hello from Surrey UK.

Hi, I've finally returned to riding after almost 50 years. I'm 63 and newly retired, I have currently a Marin San Rafael that belonged to a friend who sadly has given up. The Bikes 4 years old and...
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