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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,170
Posted By RocHed11

I actually think it's somewhat clever. It's a...

I actually think it's somewhat clever. It's a humorous take on the concept of "Man's supposed evolvement from apes. I would wear it. I'm conservative and have a sense of humor.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Posted By RocHed11

Rodger at that!! Handlebars I could adjust...

Rodger at that!! Handlebars I could adjust to--sitting on a post-not so much!!! LOL
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Posted By RocHed11

Yes, its red. All this would not be out of need,...

Yes, its red. All this would not be out of need, it's just out of curiosity on my part.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Posted By RocHed11

BobbyG-Nice, TYVM!! T

BobbyG-Nice, TYVM!!
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Posted By RocHed11

Thank you all for your answers. I'll be 64 this...

Thank you all for your answers. I'll be 64 this summer- I'm pretty sure both bikes will out last Me:D:D:D. Thanks again for all the good info!!!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-20, 12:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Posted By RocHed11

Would you?

As I noted in some other posts, I'm fairly new to back to biking-Jan 2020, I ride a trek DS2 stock Hybrid, Up in my attic I have a 1975 Raleigh Gran Prix that hasn't been ridden nor serviced for 25+...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,993
Posted By RocHed11

Yes, I do! That is where I want to ride, Bike...

Yes, I do! That is where I want to ride, Bike path along a sometime dry to standing to running water riverbed-I live in a desert climate. Plus greedy water districts pretty much take all the river...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By RocHed11

Thank you for your answers. The best plan I...

Thank you for your answers. The best plan I guess would be to raise the handle bars stem a wee bit and see how that goes. Looks like there's plenty of room to rise as they are down pretty low to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-20, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By RocHed11

Saddle positioning

Hi All, maybe I can be helped. I'm a 63 y/o senior so to speak but don't particularly feel like or want to be but that's another issue. I started cycling after a 30+ yr absence in January of this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-20, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By RocHed11

Yes, I feel that too, I wasn't sure if I was...

Yes, I feel that too, I wasn't sure if I was imagining it. It is a pleasant feeling that I never expected!!. I'm seeing progress at this point as I rode 12 miles today and felt very good during and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-16-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By RocHed11

We have a dedicated multi use trail along the...

We have a dedicated multi use trail along the Kern River that I use plus I've mapped out some low use neighborhood streets. So far I'm staying off the main thoroughfares. Too many inattentive drivers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By RocHed11

Wow--Great Info-- Thank You so much!!! T

Wow--Great Info-- Thank You so much!!!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By RocHed11

They are Bontrager Connection, alloy,...

They are Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall. Bike weight 29 1/4 lbs. No problem then I'm guessing. Thank you!!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 12:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,576
Posted By RocHed11

Miele Man, do you have a name for that device, I...

Miele Man, do you have a name for that device, I cant seem to find it online.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 11:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,576
Posted By RocHed11

Thanks on that info Miele Man. I will be looking...

Thanks on that info Miele Man. I will be looking for one tomorrow
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By RocHed11

Need input or advice

I'm wanting to hang my bike off the floor in the garage when not in use and I've seen single hook hangers that use the weight of the bike to hold it through one of the rims. Is this safe for the rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 11:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,576
Posted By RocHed11

I often get wicked earaches while riding when...

I often get wicked earaches while riding when temperature is below about 65 degrees, This I can prevent with earplugs or a half hat which is essentially a beanie with the top cut off and fits over...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,917,590
Posted By RocHed11

This is mine and about 10 days old ...

This is mine and about 10 days old
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By RocHed11

I got mine about 10 days ago, and I love it. By...

I got mine about 10 days ago, and I love it. By far it's the best and most advanced bike I've ever had. The only thing is every time I ride I feel I need to push, push, push. which is not a bad thing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-20, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By RocHed11

Mile times

Hey-63 y/o with a Trek DS2 and I just got back to riding a bicycle and have been riding for about 7 days after a 25+ year absence. I started out pretty light 1 mile then 2 then 3 and so on. I rode 5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

I got my 10 posts in, Here is my bike ...

I got my 10 posts in, Here is my bike
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,197
Posted By RocHed11

I admit I worded wrong my post, I should have...

I admit I worded wrong my post, I should have been clear there would be the possibility to spend more than you expected on accessories,
I suppose I could have bought my helmet at the Dollar store,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-11-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,075
Posted By RocHed11

Thanks guys for the replies. I have to tell you...

Thanks guys for the replies. I have to tell you they mostly went right over my head. LOL . asgelle are you some sort of theoretical mathematician or physicist? It wouldn't surprise me. Since I've...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-11-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,075
Posted By RocHed11

Thank you for your response. That sounds good....

Thank you for your response. That sounds good. Thanks again!!
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-11-20, 02:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,075
Posted By RocHed11

Plan rest days?

Hey all, just got my bike 4 days ago, I haven't ridden in about 25 years but it's time to start being active again. I'm 63 with 2 stents and have ridden 3 of the 4 days. It rained the other day. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,197
Posted By RocHed11

I have to admit, some of the accessories I bought...

I have to admit, some of the accessories I bought are more on the want side than need side lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-20, 01:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,197
Posted By RocHed11

New to cycling, somewhat surprised

If you are coming back to cycling or just starting out and have a budget for the amount you want to spend on your bike, be aware you should get a Helmet, lights, flat repair kit, lock...etc. These...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-20, 10:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

I haven't tried pictures yet, I'll figure it out...

I haven't tried pictures yet, I'll figure it out in a someday, I use to live in Milwaukee in the mid to late 70s. I loved it there. I casually rode a Raleigh Grand Prix.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

First of all thank you all so much for your...

First of all thank you all so much for your replies!!. The feedback I'm receiving is so helpful and encouraging. I rode again today. I know it's not much but today I went 2 miles today which was my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

Slightspeed, Wow, crazy small world!!. I saw a...

Slightspeed, Wow, crazy small world!!. I saw a Bakersfield Wheelmen flyer in the bike shop yesterday announcing an upcoming ride. Might be a while before I try to tackle China Grade Loop.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

I would say my quads. Now that I think about it,...

I would say my quads. Now that I think about it, I probable rode harder than expected. I did a lot of speed up and stopping "seasoning" the disk brakes so it was like running sprints for me. Today...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,954
Posted By RocHed11

My first post,my first ride

Hey All, I picked up my bike today from my LBS (Action Sports) in Bakersfield Ca. Excellent service!!. I chose a Trek DS2 Viper Red and it looks fantastic. It rolls fantastic!!. I'm 63 and really...
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