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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,832
Posted By kbarj

Congrats on getting back into it. I'll be 63...

Congrats on getting back into it. I'll be 63 next month. Got back into riding 3 years ago with a Trek 8.3, I've put slightly wider tires on it so I can chase my 10 year old through the brush. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By kbarj

Well, to be honest - he was four when he came...

Well, to be honest - he was four when he came into our lives (and I'm bald). My bride and I are working on year 42, and we have two grown, out of college sons (no grandkids, yet). Thought the days of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,212
Posted By kbarj

Seriously, it's not a product. He was tinkering...

Seriously, it's not a product. He was tinkering with something he thought was a good idea. When he showed me I was impressed and thought it had business potential. He didn't think there would be much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,212
Posted By kbarj

Bike Brake Light Video - Your thoughts?

A buddy of mine likes to tinker. One thing he doesn't like is close calls when riding in a group and someone doesn't realize you are braking. So, he developed a DIY brake light system for his bike....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,048
Posted By kbarj

Rear mud guard/fender recommendations?

I know this isn't a 50+ issue only, but thought I would ask my peers any way. As I have gotten back into riding over the last few years, I am starting to ride in a greater variety of weather. Today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By kbarj

I'm only on my second helmet since I started...

I'm only on my second helmet since I started riding again a few years ago. Had a mishap with a high curb that didn't go well. When my head hit the pavement, my first thought was "Wow! I'm glad I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By kbarj

I am loving these stories! It's nice to know I'm...

I am loving these stories! It's nice to know I'm in good company...or at least have some company! But wow! Metalheart44's picture is savage! As is Classtime's son. My own son didn't even slow...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 991,467
Posted By kbarj

Bummer you're one short... does that make you...

Bummer you're one short... does that make you sad? Of course responding to this, solves the problem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By kbarj

Too funny! Glad I am not alone! My two adult...

Too funny! Glad I am not alone! My two adult sons gave me a GoPro for Christmas and I've been trying to figure out what to do with it. Sounds like a plan!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By kbarj

Went over the handlebars today for the first time in years!

Took my 10 year old out on the trails today as we reviewed the mountain bike trail he hopes to race on next Sunday. It's a pretty easy trail with only a few lightweight technical sections. I was on a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-18, 05:26 AM
Replies: 27,245
Views: 3,215,717
Posted By kbarj

Honest question... Is there a problem with doing...

Honest question... Is there a problem with doing this? He likes riding (actually we haven't found a sport he doesn't like) and doesn't have a problem with keeping up with us. We did 15.2 miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-18, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27,245
Views: 3,215,717
Posted By kbarj

Put in 20 miles with my bride and our 10 year...

Put in 20 miles with my bride and our 10 year old. We tried to get out early to avoid the heat, but it's just hot here in Texas! Actually looks like it's hot across the country.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,981
Posted By kbarj

We started riding together in the late 70s (road...

We started riding together in the late 70s (road bikes) when we were in our 20s. Stopped in the 1990 when kids came along. Picked it up again in 2015 switching to hybrids. Celebrated 40 years of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,747
Posted By kbarj

Congratulations! We are a rarity among our...

Congratulations! We are a rarity among our friends at 40, I hope to celebrate 50 and read here that you just hit 60!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By kbarj

As a hunter, I might be disappointed if you...

As a hunter, I might be disappointed if you messed up a potential good shot for me, but honestly if you're close enough to scare off a deer, I'd rather not be shooting. I never shoot at anything I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,990
Posted By kbarj

Great to see the love and pride for our kids...

Great to see the love and pride for our kids here. Both my boys did internships abroad (different years, different countries, different schools) and were in groups that shared a common vehicle. ...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-31-17, 06:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,838
Posted By kbarj

In 2008, at 52 years of age with a total...

In 2008, at 52 years of age with a total cholesterol level of 164, I had a heart attack due to a major blockage of the LAD. Only one blockage (so one stent), and like you I was told there was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By kbarj

Thank you. Looks like it is the umbrella...

Thank you. Looks like it is the umbrella organization for two other clubs - one promoting racing, the other touring. in addition to asking at her local bike shop, I'll point her that way as well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By kbarj

Any Cycling groups in Lubbock Tx for Old, Slow riders?

I am actually trying to find out for my sister. My wife and I love to ride, and after hearing us talk my sister is thinking about getting into cycling. While an outstanding athlete in her youth,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,350
Posted By kbarj

Way to go! I'm going to have to delay my 62nd...

Way to go! I'm going to have to delay my 62nd birthday ride by two months in order to do it with family - birthday in late December - ride to be done in February. Your ride, story and pictures are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By kbarj

Touring San Juan Islands

My bride and I chose to celebrate our 40th anniversary with a tour of the San Juan islands (Washington state). We had a wonderful time. While we did try to train for this, our flatland riding was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-17, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,734
Posted By kbarj

I am 61 and on the Crestor generic statin for...

I am 61 and on the Crestor generic statin for cholesterol. I have found no issues with riding and taking the meds. I also believe that while statins are supposed to reduce the benefits of exercise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

I think your point is well made. It did just...

I think your point is well made. It did just plop into my lap. And I had lost my road bike to my son. As Howellhandmade suggested, I am trying different things to help it fit and it is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

I like the ride, I just think it's a tad small. ...

I like the ride, I just think it's a tad small. It's hot here also, and I haven't done anything but ride around the neighborhood trying to dial in the sizing (raising the seat, moving it back,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-22-17, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By kbarj

Trying figure out if this bike will fit me.

After a long break (26 years( from riding I started again with a hybrid. After putting in a 50 miler on the hybrid, I started thinking about a road bike. In a conversation at work, someone offered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-17, 03:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

Pictures posted...and again no shipping...

Pictures posted...and again no shipping address... oh well. Maybe next time.:p



Took a while to figure out the problem (my images were too large). Pics posted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

Here are the pictures. It took me a while to...

Here are the pictures. It took me a while to figure out how to post pictures. :crash: My initial attempts were using my Flickr account and the images were too big. :foo: Hopefully this will work. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

That's an easy one, and a good idea. Thank you. ...

That's an easy one, and a good idea. Thank you. Pictures to be posted in a minute.:thumb:



Thank you. That's a little more involved than I would like, but I think you're exactly right.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By kbarj

1987 Schwinn Super Sport

After a layoff of 26 years, my wife and I got back into cycling - both of us choosing to ride hybrids for the more upright riding posture. My old 1984 Trek 560 was grabbed by our oldest (in grad...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By kbarj

First, congratulations on the progress! I am...

First, congratulations on the progress! I am blessed with reasonable health for a my age (61 - a relative baby compared to some here), but a variety of tweaks and twinges have developed over the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-04-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,611
Posted By kbarj

We have the 3 bike version of this. It does...

We have the 3 bike version of this. It does require a hitch, but our bikes fit well without rubbing against each other or our vehicle. I also feel they are very secure.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-17, 05:04 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,548
Posted By kbarj

To answer the original post...not me. As many...

To answer the original post...not me. As many have mentioned - for a lot of us it's really about priorities. I'm happy on a low-end Trek hybrid. Could have spent a little more, but don't know that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By kbarj

I hear you. When I grow up I hope to be just...

I hear you. When I grow up I hope to be just like you. Biggest challenge for me is time. We adopted (right after we emptied our nest - not planned, but a necessity) and I really have come to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-17, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By kbarj

Sweet! I am 61. Next year just after my...

Sweet! I am 61. Next year just after my birthday, my (now) 9 year old has already set a family goal of a metric century at the Jalapeno 100 - which he notes will match my age in miles. I need to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By kbarj

201? Wow is that 4 times your age or what?

201? Wow is that 4 times your age or what?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-17, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,644
Posted By kbarj

Looks like fun. A little work and it could look...

Looks like fun. A little work and it could look really cool.
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-29-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,668
Posted By kbarj

I feel like bikes are a lot like musical...

I feel like bikes are a lot like musical instruments and tools. Better quality often equates to easier use and better results. But money matters and I love that you placed that on the table right...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-13-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By kbarj

No advice, but way to go!

No advice, but way to go!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-17, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,047
Posted By kbarj

Simply put...you rock! Congratulations on the...

Simply put...you rock! Congratulations on the return!:thumb:
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-08-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,422
Posted By kbarj

There are some decent lights that are very...

There are some decent lights that are very inexpensive. I would get lights for front and back (as a motorist i always notice the red flashing tail light even in the daytime). I just think it helps...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By kbarj

As a 61 year-old, i am in awe and encouraged. ...

As a 61 year-old, i am in awe and encouraged. Way to go!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,074
Posted By kbarj

I would have done it using the link icon, like...

I would have done it using the link icon, like this:

Picture 1 (http://a63.tinypic.com/10pam2g.jpg)
Picture 2 (http://a67.tinypic.com/2u4r0ug.jpg)

Thank you for doing this. It's a big help!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,074
Posted By kbarj

I can't post pics. I think it's because I have...

I can't post pics. I think it's because I have the free membership. But I pulled the HTML from your post (by trying to quote you) and can see it on your grey Fuji with yellow trim. Exactly what I...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-03-17, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,068
Posted By kbarj

I love the options folks have already given you. ...

I love the options folks have already given you. I think that 5 is too young for riding in traffic, so a tandem or the Follow Me Tandem seem like a good idea.

I don't know where you live, but in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,074
Posted By kbarj

What a cool idea! I would love to see some...

What a cool idea! I would love to see some pictures. So many great ideas to try. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,660
Posted By kbarj

I think it's all about the motor. My bride...

I think it's all about the motor.

My bride and I just did a 50 miler on Trek DS 8.3s. Our 8 year old (turned 9 the following week) also finished on a MTB. It can be done. We're also targeting the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,224
Posted By kbarj

Can he already ride? Are you wanting to teach...

Can he already ride? Are you wanting to teach him or will his parents do that? If they will do it, what do they like? I've seen some spirited debate on whether the strider bikes, scooters, or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-17, 04:52 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,397
Posted By kbarj

As noted before, it all depends... South Texas...

As noted before, it all depends... South Texas (San Antonio) is having a beautiful spring that started in early February (although we did have some tornados in town a few weeks back). About the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 04:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,074
Posted By kbarj

Interesting. I recently shortened my stem to...

Interesting. I recently shortened my stem to pull my hands in closer - and have never had numbness before. This may be another matter for experimentation i.e. lowering the handlebars.



The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,074
Posted By kbarj

If what I got doesn't help, this will be the next...

If what I got doesn't help, this will be the next experiment. Thanks!
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