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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Picked up the bike yesterday. Didn't have a...

Picked up the bike yesterday. Didn't have a chance to ride it until this afternoon and it rode like a dream. I was on a paved bike trail but had about 3/4 of a mile of brick road to get there and it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Not really sure what you mean by this but I...

Not really sure what you mean by this but I thought I did provide some details, at least the ones that I had.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

There has been a little delay in the build. When...

There has been a little delay in the build. When I ordered the frame and fork from Lynskey, I didn't realize that I needed a headset also. The shop called me on Friday and said they didn't have one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,166
Posted By boomer58

Thank you everyone for your responses. All of...

Thank you everyone for your responses. All of your advice is excellent and great encouragement. The mechanical aptitude is there and I am sure that I'll figure it out but I want to learn the general...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,166
Posted By boomer58

Learning bicycle mechanics

I was always the neighborhood "bike mechanic. Fixing neighborhood kids flats and general repairs. Obviously bikes today are so much more complex like cars. Where does someone learn how to repair the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Shelbyfv - Very happy with the looks of the...

Shelbyfv - Very happy with the looks of the frame so far. I could have saved some money by buying the complete bike at Lynskey but I wanted to give my local shop some business plus if there is an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,644
Posted By boomer58

rdf37 - Hope you are feeling better and back on...

rdf37 - Hope you are feeling better and back on your bike soon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Thank you Rekmeyata, I am very excited about it,...

Thank you Rekmeyata, I am very excited about it, hopefully it will be done today. I took my crossroads out for a quick spin yesterday and with the Ergo hand grips it wasn't too bad. I'll probably put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

The Lynskey frame arrived this past Wednesday and...

The Lynskey frame arrived this past Wednesday and I brought it to the local shop Thursday. I will hopefully have it Wednesday or Thursday. I just hope my hand heals a little better so I can ride it....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 452,657
Posted By boomer58

Justin - That looks like some great riding in...

Justin - That looks like some great riding in that area. I will be coming through there probably in August. I'll try to get some pointers where to go out there. I worked in the Portland area in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Hi all. Quick update, I was able to ride the...

Hi all. Quick update, I was able to ride the Hi-Light gravel bike that the local shop had built. Really nice ride and a big difference in comfort from my current bike even though I only rode it for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,001
Posted By boomer58

Wyd - So glad to hear about your progress. I...

Wyd - So glad to hear about your progress. I have known some diabetics who think that by taking a shot or a pill they can eat a couple eclairs or donuts on their way to the McDonalds for a big mac....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

I did not mean to start an internet feud, I will...

I did not mean to start an internet feud, I will NOT be buying a bike directly from China. My local shop is a Moot dealer and I was in there quite awhile back looking at one. It is a gorgeous bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Thank you for all of your responses. You all have...

Thank you for all of your responses. You all have brought up some excellent points. The bike I am looking at is the Hi-Light, not Hi-lite. I stopped by the bike store today and he was in the middle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,586
Posted By boomer58

Hi-Light Bikes

I stopped by my local bike store today to see their new line of bikes that they are considering selling. They have been telling me about a Chinese company that builds Titanium bikes called Hi-Light....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,865
Posted By boomer58

How much is your wife asking for the bike ?

How much is your wife asking for the bike ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By boomer58

Tour de Cure

I did my first Tour de Cure yesterday in Orlando. I waited until I was 65 to do this and I don't know why. It was an awesome experience and I can't wait until I can do another one. Unfortunately I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,865
Posted By boomer58

Blame the cat

Blame the cat
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,053
Posted By boomer58

While we are on this subject, I will be doing the...

While we are on this subject, I will be doing the Tour de Cure ride this Sunday ( the 63 mile part). This will be my furthest ride yet and I feel I am up for it. I realize this is a ride that most of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,934
Posted By boomer58

I forgot to mention in my previous post that when...

I forgot to mention in my previous post that when I removed the handle bar bag, it left me with more room for another position on the handle bars which is important to me as I move them around a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,053
Posted By boomer58

This is a great thread. I am doing the Tour de...

This is a great thread. I am doing the Tour de Cure ride in Orlando this coming Sunday and I have been riding a lot trying to get myself ready. I signed up for the 63 mile ride and that will be my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,934
Posted By boomer58

I have been using a handlebar bag since I have...

I have been using a handlebar bag since I have been riding more serious for a year now. As a Type 1 diabetic I have to carry some snacks and glucose tablets in addition to wallet, keys, etc. As I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,235
Posted By boomer58

Thank you Easyupbug and Camilo for you replies....

Thank you Easyupbug and Camilo for you replies. Now I know. The stuff you learn on here, it's amazing. boomer
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,235
Posted By boomer58

Easyupbug - I have a question about your bike....

Easyupbug - I have a question about your bike. What kind of handlebars are those ? I had ones just like them on my old Fuji and I loved them. I don't see ones like that anymore.
Forum: Western Canada
02-19-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,224
Posted By boomer58

Hello everyone up there in the north. I'm...

Hello everyone up there in the north. I'm checking in with you all from Florida. My wife and I will be traveling up through there in late June or early July with our RV and I am wondering if there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By boomer58

Your welcome Spedfast

Your welcome Spedfast
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By boomer58

Joe - Thank you for the positive response, it...

Joe - Thank you for the positive response, it means a lot to me. I always ride alone and have never done something like this. It was a little intimidating at first but my wife was there to support me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By boomer58

Ride 2 Recovery

I did the Ride 2 Recovery in St. Petersburg Fl. today to help veterans dealing with problems and suicide prevention. I know for most of you that 40 miles is a quick grocery run but for me it's quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,235
Posted By boomer58

At my age and with the injuries that I have...

At my age and with the injuries that I have sustained over the years, I would never reach the full benefits of a Titanium bike. I guess it's like owning a high end sports car. I'll never go 150 mph...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,235
Posted By boomer58

Thank you 13ollocks. I know this is just an...

Thank you 13ollocks. I know this is just an opinion but being Litespeed is or was owned by ABG and is probably an investment group and Lynskey being a family owned operation, ( and here goes the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,235
Posted By boomer58

Just wondering is Lynskey and Litespeed somehow...

Just wondering is Lynskey and Litespeed somehow related ? I see they are both from Chattanooga Tn. Is there a background story on these 2 companies ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

Thank you Speedway, unfortunately I went out...

Thank you Speedway, unfortunately I went out today and have some back pain. I went about 3 miles and was not feeling to good so it was a long 3 miles home. I also developed a fairly large bruise on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,650
Posted By boomer58

Those are great pictures however it's like a lot...

Those are great pictures however it's like a lot of things, you have to see it in person to take it all in. We were coming from Coeur d'Alene and came in from I-90 so we came west to east. If I lived...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,650
Posted By boomer58

Indyfabz - The Trail of the Hiawatha is one of...

Indyfabz - The Trail of the Hiawatha is one of the most amazing rail trails I have ever been on. I did it a few years back when I was visiting my sister in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. The scenery is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

So here we go,I had a professional bike fit done...

So here we go,I had a professional bike fit done yesterday. The guy that did it was so professional and knowledgeable. We talked about what my goals were, what kind of problems I was having, what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,650
Posted By boomer58

The things you see out there

Just wondering what you guys and gals encounter out there on the bike paths and trails more geared towards the comical side but I guess anything goes. I was on the Florida Pinellas trail on Saturday,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

Maelochs - The machine at the Trek store was just...

Maelochs - The machine at the Trek store was just something that you stood in front of maybe 10 feet away and it took your picture. After they took the picture they put lines across your image and it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

So here is where I am with this. After several...

So here is where I am with this. After several hundred miles on the Specialized Allez, I have been to a Trek store and they had this kind of machine that takes your picture and tells you what size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,205
Posted By boomer58

I was on the night shift and driving down a very...

I was on the night shift and driving down a very rural road in the middle of nowhere, snowing and hovering around zero at 2 am. I come upon a car with a couple people standing there. I stop and ask...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,716
Posted By boomer58

Has anyone used the app called Komoot ? I was...

Has anyone used the app called Komoot ? I was using Strava but it was stopping in the middle of my rides and not recording the full ride. It was probably something I was doing wrong as I am not very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,418
Posted By boomer58

I have the same problem with wide feet 9-EE. I...

I have the same problem with wide feet 9-EE. I suffered with my first road shoes that I purchased many years ago. I recently purchased a pair of Lake shoes that are 44.0 wide. They work well for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

I put the Aero Bars that I purchased on the bike...

I put the Aero Bars that I purchased on the bike and they helped quite a bit. I only took one ride with them as there has been weather issues, and traveling for a funeral that have kept me from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

I really like that setup that you have Jay. There...

I really like that setup that you have Jay. There are so many ways to get comfortable with it. I pity the moose or deer that runs in front of you with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

I certainly appreciate all of your responses and...

I certainly appreciate all of your responses and advice. I have read through all of your post's at least twice and all of them offer some great advice. I just ordered the Aero Bars that Trakhack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,001
Posted By boomer58

Now that we got all the reasons why we are...

Now that we got all the reasons why we are diabetics figured out, just wondering how do you guys and gals wear your pumps when riding ? I find my pump clipped in to my shorts can be a little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,001
Posted By boomer58

As a newbie here on the forum I've been reading...

As a newbie here on the forum I've been reading through a lot of the threads and as a type 1 diabetic I found this one very interesting. I was diagnosed with diabetes in my mid 40's (LADA) with no...
Forum: Introductions
12-15-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By boomer58

Thank you Rodymanners.

Thank you Rodymanners.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

Lots of great info here. I appreciate all of it,...

Lots of great info here. I appreciate all of it, and now rereading it again. With several shoulder and neck surgeries, it's always a struggle to get the right fit when I get a bike. This one has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,680
Posted By boomer58

Road bike with straight handle bars

Hello everyone, I joined this forum recently and I am enjoying reading through the threads posted on here. I returned to riding this past year and I'm really getting hooked again. I purchased a...
Forum: Introductions
11-30-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By boomer58

Thank you both for the welcome. Florida does do a...

Thank you both for the welcome. Florida does do a good job with the trails. The best part is the fact that it is pretty flat and I don't have to wrestle with the hills, they kill my knees. My attempt...
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