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Forum: Introductions
12-17-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 843
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Welcome!

You will find bikeforums.net addictive... The folk here really know how to give you a high :)
Workin on that Ph.D musta been fun and painful and joyous, but extremely satisfying I'm sure....
Forum: Introductions
12-10-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Your brain wants to GO but your muscles will say WOAH!

Welcome!
Biketech is spot on. I don't race but getting back on is half the race won!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,014
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Welllllll....now that you mention...

Welllllll....now that you mention it....hmmmm....lets see....I love my "high viz" shoes that I figured would help with visibility, then I added a rear light with alarm and a front light too...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,689
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Blessed!

All the very best with all your activities! You did 25 miles on your first ride is so brilliant :thumb:
I have just started cycling again after many many years and just about manage some 17kms with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-18, 01:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,014
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

:lol: @ nois2 & Helderber - Totally...

:lol:
@ nois2 & Helderber - Totally addictive... and loving it!!
@ BobbyG & DeceptivelySlow - Smiling through the miles... to come! I hope :love:
@ RonH :lol: can't wait to get endurance up and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-18, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,451
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Brilliant :love:

Brilliant :love:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,451
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Brilliant :love:

Brilliant :love:
Forum: Touring
11-24-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,326
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

My new Trek FX2 Disc came in last night...

...I went out this morning with Serfaia of the Local Cycling Club...I amazed myself by actually doing 3 rounds of 4.5kms each right off the block!
I've posted here a few times...My boo boo with the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-23-18, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,720
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

I got it ...I got it...te re re re re ...

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-18, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,014
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

I got it ...I got it...te re re re re

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Ah interesting! Thorn resistant... who would have...

Ah interesting! Thorn resistant... who would have thunk!

Going to assemble my Trek FX2 Disc at the store this morning and finances dictate a simple exchange at no extra charge for the LT2 from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

wow that's a super idea . Would eventually like...

wow that's a super idea . Would eventually like to tour... that is one handy DIY!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

I returned the Paratrooper. Not keen on 20 inch...

I returned the Paratrooper. Not keen on 20 inch foldies. So I'm going with a TREK which
will be delivered in a couple of days.
Thanx so much for all the detailed input.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-18, 01:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

THAT i will try to do! If I can't afford it...

THAT i will try to do! If I can't afford it immediately, then definitely later.
Thanx again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx guys for taking the time to respond! Vids...

Thanx guys for taking the time to respond! Vids were good.
I will stay with the stock tyres and look at Schwalbe when I need a change.
Again, thanx much.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-19-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thank you guys. I am better understanding tyers...

Thank you guys. I am better understanding tyers now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Stock tyre or knobbly

Hello,
I will be picking up a Trek FX2 Disc in a few days. I have the option of having a change in tyres at no cost. I thought to go with knobbly instead of the stock tyres....
Forum: Touring
11-19-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx. No test rides. Just sat on it and checked...

Thanx. No test rides. Just sat on it and checked standover. I am not too familiar with either as i haven't been on a regular bike. Just my BMX, with rim brakes. But thanx for taking the time to...
Forum: Touring
11-18-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Vintage has Rim - Regular has Disc...

I would so love to have the vintage looking TREK FX LTD 2018
https://www.trekbikes.com/in/en_IN/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-ltd/p/22103/
BUT it has rim brakes and I don't know if it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-18-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Stock tyre or knobbly?

Hello,
I will be picking up a Trek FX2 Disc in a few days. I have the option of having a change in tyres at no cost. I thought to go with knobbly instead of the stock tyres....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-18-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,775
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx guys. I have a better understanding of...

Thanx guys. I have a better understanding of stems and raisers now. Cheers
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-18-18, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,720
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Come Wednesday, I may be a FXII owner... Pros? Cons?

Will be getting back on a bike after many many moons, I will have to ride a while before i get comfortable again. I like the Trek FXII Disc. 15"/S frame....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-18-18, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,775
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Changing stem from 90mm to 50mm>

Will be getting back on a bike after many many moons, I will have to ride a while before i get comfortable again. I like the Trek FXII Disc. 15"/S frame....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-18, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thank you. Will endeavour to get that model bike...

Thank you. Will endeavour to get that model bike that has it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

journal my rides! Good idea! Thanks for the...

journal my rides! Good idea! Thanks for the encouragement.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-18, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx so much for the detailed advice!

I sent the bike back yesterday and the experience with it has taught me quite a bit... cyclically! (pun intended)

I thought i'd go with this for the time being and take it from here...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-18, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Starting OVer... In more ways than one...

Hello,

I'm from Bombay, India. F-55YO/5'2''/55kgs. I have a BMX that i last used twice a couple of weeks ago before which it just lay there for the last 15 years! I use to be a photojournalist 12...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-18, 11:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Advice to Pujan... Just what the doc ordered for me too!! :)

Hello,

I'm from Bombay, India. F-55YO/5'2''/55kgs

I have just returned a Montague Paratrooper Pro that I had for a week, enjoyed for a day but stressed about its being too big, non existent...
Forum: Touring
11-15-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thank you. I will speak to the Surly agents about...

Thank you. I will speak to the Surly agents about a small frame.
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanks. I don't have a large budget and just...

Thanks. I don't have a large budget and just starting out and really nervous. I have just packed up the Montague Paratrooper Pro that came to me a few days ago, to return it cos it feels big and...
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

What do you mean by 'short on links'? The Cordis...

What do you mean by 'short on links'? The Cordis as a regular bike. Not folding. Bicycle repair shops can be found every few klicks or so in India. And the 24" has gotten very common in the last 10...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Yes, they are very different, but for my height I...

Yes, they are very different, but for my height I don't have too many options in India. I MAY get the Tern if the Taiwan and Indian Tern agents work it out for me. Thanks for your advice.
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Ridley Cordis or Tern Node

Hello,
Would the Tern Node D16 be a good touring bike to have for long distances or would the Ridley Cordis 1 be a better option?
I am in India - F/55 - 5'2" - 55kgs
Please advise.
Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Tern Node or Ridley Cordis

Hello,
Would the Tern Node D16 be a good touring bike to have for long distances or would the Ridley Cordis 1 be a better option?
I am in India - F/55 - 5'2" - 55kgs
Please advise.
Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-18, 01:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Switching from 26" to 24"...Possible? Advisable?

Hello,
In Bombay, India - F-55 yrs/5'2"/55kgs
I've just gotten myself a Montague Paratrooper Pro the other day and stand over is less than an inch and I keep banging my shin on the carrier rack....
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-13-18, 01:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 939
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Switching from 26" to 24"...Possible? Advisable?

Hello,
In Bombay, India - F-55 yrs/5'2"/55kgs
I've just gotten myself a Montague Paratrooper Pro the other day and stand over is less than an inch and I keep banging my shin on the carrier rack....
Forum: Introductions
11-12-18, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Which forum??!

I am a 55 year old woman in Bombay, India...
I wanted something rugged to tour on, hence the choice.
I will not be be flying over bumps and humps. I wondered if I've bitten off more than I can...
Forum: Introductions
11-11-18, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx! Danke! Shukran! Namaskar!

Thanx! Danke! Shukran! Namaskar!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-18, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Not possibele to return the bike :(

However, I have since come to terms with that...In India something like the Monty PP being returned is most improbable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-18, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx. True that. I've been on a test ride...

Thanx. True that. I've been on a test ride andtook the bike out this morning and it feels brilliant! !!!
Not too big, a trifle bulky though.
I think I may have to move the seat forward a bit. And...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-18, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanx. I did try all the aliexpress options....

Thanx. I did try all the aliexpress options. Customs and delivery goes to 125% of bike mrp!
The 11.11.11 thingy is that the portal between worlds now are thinner and more breachable than on regular...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Thanks

I have the Montague Paratrooper Pro 16 inch - feels way too big. Yes Dahon is in India. But like with all these brands, the agents only keep select models. I have been looking for months now...
Forum: Introductions
11-08-18, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Hello from Bombay, India!

I am 55 year old woman who has been wishing to re-cycle again, after many, many moons! I am hoping to get off my tush and get about some, especially back to photography.
It was a full time job 12...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By Cheeky DeVille

Is it too big for me?

Hello,
In India, we don't get all the models of bikes available. I would have liked the Tern Node D7i, (24") unfortunately I have to settle for second option - Montague Paratrooper Pro (26") aans...
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