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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,109
Posted By Tikaani

My Trek DS2 came with Bontrager LT2, 700x38. I...

My Trek DS2 came with Bontrager LT2, 700x38. I started doing street rides on the weekend so swapped a set of Continental GrandSport Race in 28c onto the rims. Made a big difference in my ability to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,280
Posted By Tikaani

Well, we do have goatheads all over the place and...

Well, we do have goatheads all over the place and Slime has saved me a bunch of riding downtime. After my ride this last weekend (16 miles), I found three holes it had plugged and my pressure was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-18, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,942
Posted By Tikaani

Thanks for the tip. Been eyeballin' some pedals,...

Thanks for the tip. Been eyeballin' some pedals, hadn't thought about them helping out with the street riding though.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-18, 04:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,726
Posted By Tikaani

16 miles this last weekend on my DS2. 12.5 the...

16 miles this last weekend on my DS2. 12.5 the weekend before. This is my first bike in 30 years, so I'm building up gradually.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,942
Posted By Tikaani

Been doing a street ride with a local club the...

Been doing a street ride with a local club the last couple weekends. Saturday I rode the first 6 miles with a small group of moderately fast riders on road bikes. That kicked my butt. Today I mounted...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,179
Posted By Tikaani

Riding a 2018 Trek Dual Sport 2, I'm running...

Riding a 2018 Trek Dual Sport 2, I'm running about 240lbs.

Stock wheels and tires after about 250 miles and nary a problem.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,281
Posted By Tikaani

Those seats are gorgeous snowman. Been thinking...

Those seats are gorgeous snowman. Been thinking of trying one out.

Is the spring mounting very effective at absorbing shocks?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,764
Posted By Tikaani

Another vote for Fitbit Ionic. Plays well...

Another vote for Fitbit Ionic.

Plays well with the free version of Strava. Maps my rides and adds bar graphs of speed, altitude, and heart rate.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-18, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,281
Posted By Tikaani

Grabs the pads better, easier to modulate, much...

Grabs the pads better, easier to modulate, much stronger overall.

I had initially thought my rotors or pads were contaminated, but I cleaned them with no improvement. It could be I just had some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,281
Posted By Tikaani

Here's my Trek Dual Sport 2. You may notice...

Here's my Trek Dual Sport 2. You may notice mismatched rotors. I was unimpressed with the stock ones, so bought a Alligator Wind-Cutter at my LBS to try out on the front. Big improvement, so I'll be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,281
Posted By Tikaani

I was sad, but the Red Sox won so I'm good.

I was sad, but the Red Sox won so I'm good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,876
Posted By Tikaani

I use Strava free too. I also have a Fitbit Ionic...

I use Strava free too. I also have a Fitbit Ionic that plays nicely with Strava.

My Fitbit uploads my rides to Strava, and it also includes my heart rate in the stats.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 26,160
Posted By Tikaani

I was 140 lbs in High School (76-79). Played...

I was 140 lbs in High School (76-79). Played soccer and baseball. Joined the Air Force in 1982 and weighed 160 LBS and stood 71 inches (5' 11").

In 1986 the Air Force sent me to Germany where I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,281
Posted By Tikaani

I was ready to post pics of my new DS, but got...

I was ready to post pics of my new DS, but got hit with the "You need 10 posts" message. So this is merely a gratuitous post in pursuit of that goal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By Tikaani

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll go ride it, see...

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll go ride it, see if he lowers his price when I start walking away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By Tikaani

Is a 75 Motobecane a worthy project?

I found a 75 Motobecane Nomade road bike for $150 near me. Looks to be in decent shape and road worthy now.

Thinking about buying it. I had a 70's Peugeot in high school I got when my Dad was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-18, 07:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,670
Posted By Tikaani

My first job in 1978 was as a bus boy on the Air...

My first job in 1978 was as a bus boy on the Air Force base my Dad was stationed at. I learned early on about the difficulties of a service industry. I've managed to avoid it since. I have the utmost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,470
Posted By Tikaani

I'm looking at mid 90's and 50-60% humidity these...

I'm looking at mid 90's and 50-60% humidity these days.

Oklahoma summers may have slipped my mind when I decided to get back into cycling after a 30 year break.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,209
Posted By Tikaani

Well done! I'm a few years behind you and I...

Well done!

I'm a few years behind you and I feel lucky to get a head start. I just bought my first bike in 30 years and am having a ball.
Forum: Introductions
07-09-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By Tikaani

Back in the saddle

Howdy from Oklahoma.


I'm a retired Air Force man well into my second career. With real retirement rapidly approaching (6 or 7 years), I decided I'd like to live to see it.


Did a month of...
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