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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

I am the OP and I now have five bikes! Cycling...

I am the OP and I now have five bikes! Cycling has changed my life for the good! Next moth I will turn 58 and the only regret I have is that I didn't start riding sooner!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-15, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By SultanWa

At 54 I think of spending on bikes as an...

At 54 I think of spending on bikes as an investment in my retirement. The goal or hope is to reduce health costs 20 years down the road.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 12:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,383
Posted By SultanWa

I too just did my first half last weekend. This...

I too just did my first half last weekend. This weekend I am doing 45 & at the end of the month I am planning a metric century. I still can't imagine doing a full yet I hope to get there next year.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-04-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By SultanWa

I know several people who have the Microsoft Band...

I know several people who have the Microsoft Band and I have yet to find someone who doesn't like it. That said none of them are riders. And that said the Band does have a cycling app. You do have to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-14-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks everyone for you thoughts. I do like...

Thanks everyone for you thoughts. I do like Redmond cycle and I think I just need to learn how to maintain my bikes myself.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-11-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By SultanWa

Good Trek Mechanic needed - Gregg's in Bellevue can't make it happen

So I have a Trek Marlin 7 that I bought at Gregg's in Bellevue in December.

I took in for a tune up after maybe 200 miles because the front wouldn't shift out of the small gear. When I got it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-15, 11:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

I checked out the Mavic shoes and I have them on...

I checked out the Mavic shoes and I have them on order! Thanks for solid advice.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-15, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks playback! I bought a pair of Speedplay...

Thanks playback! I bought a pair of Speedplay pedals. Now I have to pick out shoes........yuk
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks again. I got a BH Prisma. It is last is...

Thanks again. I got a BH Prisma. It is last is last years model so I got it for $800 less. All carbon fiber, 105 drivetrain and for $1200. I am very happy!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-15, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

fietsbob thx for the link to the Trek bike. It is...

fietsbob thx for the link to the Trek bike. It is out of my price range.....sadly.

I have one more LBS to hit today. They seem to carry mostly race bikes so their input should be interesting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks everyone! I agree that maybe I should get...

Thanks everyone! I agree that maybe I should get a bike designed for endurance riding if I am interested in endurance riding. I am going to go to two more LBS to check out other brands yet the Felt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

dhender02 when you rode it in the rain did you...

dhender02 when you rode it in the rain did you use fenders? If so which did you use?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,001
Posted By SultanWa

Felt Z85 vs Felt F75

I am looking to add a road bike to my garage. The goal is long non competitive riding. I am looking at one race bike, Felt F75 and one endurance bike, Felt Z85. The geometry is very different between...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,841
Posted By SultanWa

Bring the thread back man! The last posting...

Bring the thread back man!

The last posting was on my birthday and I am researching the Felt Z85 which is in the last post!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,541
Posted By SultanWa

Just to follow up this thread. I got an Adamo and...

Just to follow up this thread. I got an Adamo and love it! I do wish it was a bit softer but it fixed the main issue that I was having!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

So I got my wife a bike today! It will be her...

So I got my wife a bike today! It will be her Christmas gift, Talon 27.5 3 (2015) | Giant Bicycles | United States (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/talon.27.5.3/18769/76225/)

And...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-14, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,541
Posted By SultanWa

Picking a Saddle

Ok my new bike came with a saddle that isn't great. I have to admit that after riding on it the discomfort is lessening yet the logging roads are rough. Tomorrow I am looking to get my wife a bike so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-14, 02:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

So I got to do my first ride today. AWESOMENESS!...

So I got to do my first ride today. AWESOMENESS! It is a rare sunny day in the PNW and the ride was great......except for the seat. Ouch!

I will get a picture up very soon!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

I would like a new seat because the stock is very...

I would like a new seat because the stock is very hard.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

I got a Bell Indy. It was only $30. I still need...

I got a Bell Indy. It was only $30. I still need to get shoes, lights, fenders and a new seat. Any advice on those would be more than welcomed!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks everyone! I am still waiting for my bike...

Thanks everyone! I am still waiting for my bike yet it should be in by the weekend! Last night I made it to REI for a helmet and gloves.

So much more to get!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Hey thanks everyone for the help! I just got...

Hey thanks everyone for the help! I just got this, Marlin 7 - Trek Bicycle (http://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bikes/mountain/sport/marlin/marlin_7/)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Well used bikes are out for an odd reason....

Well used bikes are out for an odd reason. Basically, my company will pay for exercise gear and buying used would make it difficult to get them to pay.

.....I work for a great company:-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks again everyone. I was wondering if this...

Thanks again everyone. I was wondering if this bike might fit my needs, Marlin 6 - Trek Bicycle (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/marlin/marlin_6/) BTW I'm 5'8.

After looking at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Freedomrider, Wow that would work! I am going...

Freedomrider,
Wow that would work! I am going to get measured tomorrow as I need to decide by Tuesday. Thanks!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Freedomrider, I understand bikes can be...

Freedomrider,
I understand bikes can be expensive yet I give myself a much lower budget than yours:-)

Again thank you for your input!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Wileyrat, Thanks for the input. Yes I do live...

Wileyrat,
Thanks for the input. Yes I do live in the Sultan area but I am miles outside of town.

Thank you for the input and your time!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Thanks for the input. The logging roads I will be...

Thanks for the input. The logging roads I will be riding on are either currently used gravel, think river rock, or unused roads that are covered by dirt. The roads also tend to be very wide and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,704
Posted By SultanWa

Trail Riding on Logging Roads

First post. I am 53 and I live at the edge of a vast logging area in Washington. I am thinking about riding the trails for exercise so I can be fit for another hobby. My wife runs the trails but I...
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