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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 939
Posted By flan48

Some used Ergons on Ebay: 1. Ergon - GP5-L...

Some used Ergons on Ebay:
1. Ergon - GP5-L Ergonomic Lock-on Bicycle Grips with Bar Ends, Large, Black/Gray 4260477061058 | eBay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 977
Posted By flan48

This could be perfect for your needs: ...

This could be perfect for your needs:
https://allen.bike/collections/products/products/ultra-compact-bike-rack

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,083
Posted By flan48

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Regards

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,700
Posted By flan48

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in...

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may you have great memories of her.

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,077
Posted By flan48

I just learned about Zenni very recently. I...

I just learned about Zenni very recently. I ordered bifocal glasses from them, as a back-up, and specifically for cycling and exercise in general. I also have a couple of pairs of "sunglasses over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,876
Posted By flan48

Wow, very interesting and creative set up Jay! ...

Wow, very interesting and creative set up Jay!
Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,320
Posted By flan48

I'm very pleased! Last year I had two rotator...

I'm very pleased! Last year I had two rotator cuff surgeries (same arm - 6 weeks post-1st surgery I fell and re-tore the cuff!), and as a result missed over 8 months of riding. This year started off...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,113
Posted By flan48

Big +1! Best regards

Big +1!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,682
Posted By flan48

I've been using, for the past several months,...

I've been using, for the past several months, Specialized 2FO Roost shoes. They provide absolutely incredible grip! Paired with pedals that have grip pins, you'll be very happy! I believe that there...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,727
Posted By flan48

Feel better and heal quickly! Best regards ...

Feel better and heal quickly!
Best regards
Barry, NJ
77
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,250
Posted By flan48

Exactly what I do but lay a queen-sized bed sheet...

Exactly what I do but lay a queen-sized bed sheet over the whole back area, "just in case".

Bet regards
Barry, 77
New Jersey
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 780
Posted By flan48

I had occasion to buy and use, for a time, the...

I had occasion to buy and use, for a time, the Serfas TBL-40 saddle (h (https://shop.serfas.com/products/productdetail/part_number=TBM-40/5151.0.1.1.86881.1188711.0.0.0)ere).
It's not excessively...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By flan48

Best of luck and good health in your new home. ...

Best of luck and good health in your new home.
Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,221
Posted By flan48

Happy Birthday! Welcome to the septuagenarians'...

Happy Birthday! Welcome to the septuagenarians' club! Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,764
Posted By flan48

I hope he heals well, and as quickly as possible....

I hope he heals well, and as quickly as possible.
To me, a motorcycle is a bike that goes really fast! No thank you.
Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,080
Posted By flan48

+1 from me!! Best regards

+1 from me!!

Best regards
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,474
Posted By flan48

Well, here is the straight scoop I got: I had...

Well, here is the straight scoop I got: I had rotator cuff surgery in early January for a full, large tear. Six weeks in a sling, and at the 7th week I fell at 2 AM (I was half asleep!). I re-tore...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,740
Posted By flan48

Hi Fort, Have you considered a stem riser?...

Hi Fort,
Have you considered a stem riser? These will definitely put you in a more upright position. Here is an example:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,951
Posted By flan48

Similar to my experiences. The problem, as I see...

Similar to my experiences. The problem, as I see it, is that I am kind of a "tweener", not quite a C rider any more, but more than a D+ rider. On C rides, there are usually several people who are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By flan48

Love 'em! Best regards

Love 'em!
Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,276
Posted By flan48

I agree! Once or twice I noted in the listing...

I agree! Once or twice I noted in the listing that I'd be away until whatever date, and would ship immediately upon my return.

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,036
Posted By flan48

The Bicycle Rack in Hightstown, NJ -Van, the...

The Bicycle Rack in Hightstown, NJ -Van, the owner and master mechanic epitomizes terrific customer service and technical competence.
Van very much values his customers, especially long time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By flan48

Big +1 from me! Best regards

Big +1 from me!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,218
Posted By flan48

Hi Watts, For the most part, parrafins are what...

Hi Watts,
For the most part, parrafins are what we chemists refer to as alkanes. Alkanes do not contain benzene, and can not be converted to benzene.
Yes, some paraffin wax candles contain some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,394
Posted By flan48

Same with me, at times(!). Most often, though, I...

Same with me, at times(!). Most often, though, I wear Bontrager Flatline shoes. I've been very, very pleased with them in combination with pinned pedals.

Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By flan48

Gigantic +1 from me! Best regards

Gigantic +1 from me!

Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,043
Posted By flan48

Now that is a beautiful picture! Best regards

Now that is a beautiful picture!
Best regards
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,067
Posted By flan48

On my Fuji Absolute 1.4, I run Continental...

On my Fuji Absolute 1.4, I run Continental Gatorskins, 700 x 28.

Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,317
Posted By flan48

Nice! Best regards

Nice!
Best regards
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By flan48

First of all, congratulations on your academic...

First of all, congratulations on your academic achievement(s). Second, I agree with the above in that your choices are limited at best.

Once again, congrats and
Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,690
Posted By flan48

Your approach is right on point, IMHO. As my...

Your approach is right on point, IMHO. As my family doctor told me, working out with weights as one gets older, is not a problem for muscles. After all, they just respond to the stimulus. It's the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,537
Posted By flan48

Same situation for myself and my LBS. I wanted a...

Same situation for myself and my LBS. I wanted a second seatpost, and he can't yet get the one I want (27.2 mm, 15 degrees offset). Unbelievable! He couldn't even find for me platform pedals in red...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,514
Posted By flan48

Hi All, I am 74, turning 75 in a couple of...

Hi All,
I am 74, turning 75 in a couple of months. I ride 4-5 days per week. Last year I averaged 15.2 miles per ride.

Love it!
Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By flan48

Yes, that's what I ended up doing. I started with...

Yes, that's what I ended up doing. I started with Ergon's GP-1 grips, then just the other day added the GP-4 bar ends. Love 'em!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,449
Posted By flan48

Exactly right! I have a friend who learned to...

Exactly right! I have a friend who learned to ride when he was 36 years old. He did it by taking out a book on the subject from the library.

Yes, it was suggested to lower the seat to the point...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-18-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,725
Posted By flan48

I actually went from a flat bar (Trek 7.4FX) to a...

I actually went from a flat bar (Trek 7.4FX) to a roadie (Specialized Roubaix Expert) and back to a flat bar (Fjui Absolute 1.4) in early summer of this year. I find braking on the latter is easier...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 92,530
Posted By flan48

Sometimes I look in the mirror and say: "WTF...

Sometimes I look in the mirror and say: "WTF happened to you?!" Other times I simply say, "Oh, hi Dad!"
Anyway, here are a couple of pics that are 3 generations, the first of which was at my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,735
Posted By flan48

Especially true over the last 4 years! Best...

Especially true over the last 4 years!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,757
Posted By flan48

Exactly! Best regards

Exactly!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,862
Posted By flan48

Wishing the two of you all the best...

Wishing the two of you all the best -congratulations!
Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,909
Posted By flan48

I would add to the mix the Bontrager Flatlines....

I would add to the mix the Bontrager Flatlines. Really good, particularly with pinned pedals....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,352
Posted By flan48

Beauty! Enjoy it!

Beauty!

Enjoy it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,732
Posted By flan48

Exactly as my doctor recommends. So I take a...

Exactly as my doctor recommends. So I take a multivitamin geared to those 50+, and a calcium/vitamin D pill daily. Also a baby aspirin before bed.

Best regards
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,651
Posted By flan48

Excellent post Glenn! Best regards

Excellent post Glenn!
Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,160
Posted By flan48

I agree, and in fact, ride all year, including...

I agree, and in fact, ride all year, including throughout New Jersey winters (unless there is snow/ice on the roads).

Since I've been riding regularly, i.e. for the last 8 or 9 years, my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,918
Posted By flan48

A real screeching sound, i.e. somewhat high...

A real screeching sound, i.e. somewhat high pitched, could be due to the brake pads having slipped and now partially in contact with the tire. It's a terrible screeching sound!

Best regards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-20, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By flan48

Wow! Glad you’re ok, that was quite a scare! ...

Wow! Glad you’re ok, that was quite a scare!

Best regards
Barry, 74
New Jersey
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,317
Posted By flan48

My 2013 Fuji Absolute 1.4 I actually replaced my...

My 2013 Fuji Absolute 1.4 I actually replaced my Specialized Roubaix Expert with this! I just find it more comfortable, better shifting and better/easier braking. The latter is probably due to my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,394
Posted By flan48

Thanks! Actually I believe that in 2013 it was...

Thanks! Actually I believe that in 2013 it was only available in red. I added a red bottle cage and the white with red saddle (same model that came with the bike -Oval Concepts 300). I thought about...
Forum: Northeast
07-27-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By flan48

Other good possibilities would be Halter's Cycles...

Other good possibilities would be Halter's Cycles in Skillman (according to their website they are currently not doing fittings due to the pandemic:
https://www.halterscycles.com/


and Knapp's...
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