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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

Yeah I keep those to a minimum. When I do eat...

Yeah I keep those to a minimum. When I do eat any of those I keep it to a small portion vs the old me would eat as much as I wanted. The big things that have worked for me have been I only eat 5 to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

Thank you. Yeah I skip the donut and eclairs for...

Thank you. Yeah I skip the donut and eclairs for sure. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

A new update. Come July 1st my doctor is taking...

A new update. Come July 1st my doctor is taking me off my last little bit of insulin I take once a week. My A1c is now down to 5.8 and my weight is down 110lbs in 15 months by just diet change. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

I posted this thread back in May so here's a...

I posted this thread back in May so here's a little update for anyone that might be interested. So since the 2nd week in December til now I use to take 4 shots a day. Fast forward til as of this week...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

Thank you. I'm type II. I'm on insulin a long...

Thank you. I'm type II. I'm on insulin a long term and a short term before I eat. I been on insulin since December of 2022 but since that time I have changed my diet completely and lost 78 pounds...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,544
Posted By wyd

Riding and being diabetic?

So I just got back into riding since I'm diabetic and was wondering what every one does to keep there sugar from getting to low while riding or exercising in general. Do you guys eat something...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-30-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By wyd

A lot of the chains go by how many speeds your...

A lot of the chains go by how many speeds your bike is or you would need to count the links in your chain and then you can order one with the same amount of links in it. I just got a different one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By wyd

Sounds like you got the right bike for you. I...

Sounds like you got the right bike for you. I changed grips on my bike and I did pedals, seat, post and I bought some stronger disc brake pads that will grip more and a new oil slick colored chain...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-06-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,664
Posted By wyd

I have a Thudbuster on my Townie 9d and really...

I have a Thudbuster on my Townie 9d and really like it as it does a great job of smoothing out the ride if you hit some rougher areas.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-06-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By wyd

The Treadwell is a very cool looking bike, I...

The Treadwell is a very cool looking bike, I would like to see one in person but no dealer around me has them in stock. Always lots of things people change. I know seats area always something...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-13-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 531,907
Posted By wyd

Really like the old Schwinn bikes and the Lemon...

Really like the old Schwinn bikes and the Lemon Cruiser is awesome looking.
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-23-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,659
Posted By wyd

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/769x577/townie_cart_a316e8ff047a3180de57f1c4b2a9b16ab7edc0af.jpg
My wife's Townie 7D with and my Townie Path 9D in Wildwood NJ. My wife and...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-21, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 531,907
Posted By wyd

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/769x577/townie_1a047a9789f50cf7ed7a0d9b1623fa37afc73fcf.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,060
Posted By wyd

I use the Ergon 3 setup with an end mirror...

I use the Ergon 3 setup with an end mirror https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/769x577/mirror_c8443b15e9292077386099934ebe2b0b28094307.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,261
Posted By wyd

Just Rolling along.

Just started riding again after not riding much at all of 2020. Has been really nice to get back out on my Roll. Really happy I have a nice bike to ride because it's next to impossible to find any...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-26-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Going to start riding my Roll again this Wed as...

Going to start riding my Roll again this Wed as it will be the first time in about 9 months but now that I'm getting back on my diet and going to start riding a few times a week like I was doing. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,003
Posted By wyd

Glad I got my Roll when I did because now even if...

Glad I got my Roll when I did because now even if I bought the best version it would cost $400 more and no nearly as good as my Elite version. Got lucky that I bought a few months before all the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By wyd

My buddy I normally ride with has a Quick and the...

My buddy I normally ride with has a Quick and the main thing he did was to raise the handlebars some so he could sit a little more upright but other wise he's completely happy with it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 41,481
Posted By wyd

Sounds like you made the right choice. From...

Sounds like you made the right choice. From reading a lot of posts I learned 2 things. #1 if your bike isn't comfortable you won't ride it and #2 if you don't like the looks you won't ride it. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,498
Posted By wyd

Haven't done too much to my bike over the winter...

Haven't done too much to my bike over the winter but here in the last two days I added a new CatEye Padrone Digital wireless computer along with a new Crane Creek 2020 version Thudbuster G4...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,523
Posted By wyd

I just put a new Crane Creek Thudbuster on my...

I just put a new Crane Creek Thudbuster on my Specialized Roll. You can dial it in for your weight range. I'm right around 124 kilos and have the optional extra firm elastomer in mine but the seat...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,278
Posted By wyd

My Specialized Roll. I really enjoy riding a lot...

My Specialized Roll. I really enjoy riding a lot since I bought my Roll.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1006x566/roll2_ced8d8f143a240c362a530e0d4fe32ec55eb1f78.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,384
Posted By wyd

The geometry thing must be a person to person...

The geometry thing must be a person to person issue because every ride I take on my Roll is 15 to 30 miles and other than my rear end a little sore I never have any issues with knees, back or neck...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,062
Posted By wyd

Alzerbster really fortunate to have many rail...

Alzerbster really fortunate to have many rail trails around the Harrisburg PA area and just lots of areas that are within an hour or two to take the bikes to and ride. Not everyone is so lucky to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,099
Posted By wyd

kirby999 great looking Roll. The Brooks saddle...

kirby999 great looking Roll. The Brooks saddle is a nice touch as the color looks great on your black bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,261
Posted By wyd

Here's a picture of my 2018 Elite Roll and then...

Here's a picture of my 2018 Elite Roll and then my buddy rode it and like it so much he was able to find a 2018 Elite Roll but in a medium size so now we have twin Rolls. Funny we even have the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,099
Posted By wyd

I'm surprised that The Roll hurts your knees when...

I'm surprised that The Roll hurts your knees when you ride. Do you have a lot of hills in your area? Cool that you moved the seat forward and that seemed to help your knees. Good thing you don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

My buddy finally got to ride his new Roll. He...

My buddy finally got to ride his new Roll. He ended up finding a 2018 Elite just like mine but in the medium size he needed. We took are first ride of 2020 and got 24 miles in. What a great day. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-19-20, 02:53 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

My new Roll rack arrived along with my new bag...

My new Roll rack arrived along with my new bag for on my rack. I went with the Rock Bros. truck bag. Really a nice bag with lots of room for when and if I needed. Installing the new rack took only...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Just ordered the Roll rear rack today and my new...

Just ordered the Roll rear rack today and my new Rock Brothers trunk bag arrived today. Once I get the rack later this week I will get it installed and the new bag on I will get some pics posted up....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-04-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Been riding a lot since I bought my new Roll...

Been riding a lot since I bought my new Roll Elite and now how over 200 plus miles on it. Most of my rides are 15 to 23 miles on many different local rail trails. I have it pretty dialed it and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-28-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Congrats on your new Rolls. Really are fun bikes...

Congrats on your new Rolls. Really are fun bikes to ride. Can't wait to see your new Rolls. Funny thing is I never saw anyone with Rolls on any of the rail trails I ride at and then the last two...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-27-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,937
Posted By wyd

I just bought a Roll and put over `100 miles on...

I just bought a Roll and put over `100 miles on it in a little over a week. It's really a super fun bike to ride and to me it feels lighter overall than my Specialized Crosstrail did. My buddy just...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-26-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

After some really nice weather in my area I been...

After some really nice weather in my area I been lucky enough to be able to ride 5 of the last 7 days and get a little over 100 miles on my new Roll already. Stopped at my buddies shop this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-26-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,261
Posted By wyd

My new Roll Elite. ...

My new Roll Elite. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1006x566/roll2_89b427a75ee32ecacb3f603177f1d6a4faabe702.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-23-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

I'm not that smart when it comes to these newer...

I'm not that smart when it comes to these newer style bikes. I'm an 80's kid.:lol: I just watched Youtube and that helped. I did use caution when backing the screw out so things wouldn't fly but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

So today while it is raining out and no riding...

So today while it is raining out and no riding for me today I decided to take my suspension seat post apart and see how well it was greased and to see what was inside it. First I took my 8mm hex and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

I just measured my Rolls handlebars and they're...

I just measured my Rolls handlebars and they're 685 millimeters wide which is like my stock Crosstrail bars. I did switch them to 700mm wide bars and liked them. The stock bars on my my brothers...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

It won't shoot out. You could run that screw...

It won't shoot out. You could run that screw flush with the bottom of the seat post and it still wouldn't pop off. I just got my calipers out and measured how far down my nut is down the tube and a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Mine was pretty stiff when I first got it but...

Mine was pretty stiff when I first got it but keep turning out the screw in your seat post. Once you get some sag into it you will like it a lot more. I just did another 15 miles on my new Roll so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

No problem. One day this week I'm actually going...

No problem. One day this week I'm actually going to take mine apart and see how good it's lubed up and see what's all in it. Should be a spring and a rubber elastomer and the two work together. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

For the suspension seat post if you didn't...

For the suspension seat post if you didn't already know you can pull your seat out and on the bottom of the post you can adjust the tension more or less with an 8mm hex. What I did to get the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-19-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,041
Posted By wyd

The scenery is outstanding in that area. My...

The scenery is outstanding in that area. My uncle has a cabin in that area in Germania and the rail trail isn't too far away. My other uncles cabin is right off route 6 outside of Wellsboro and as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-19-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

My new Roll Elite came in on Friday like my...

My new Roll Elite came in on Friday like my dealer said it would and they had it ready for pickup by 2pm. When I finally made it to the shop and I walked in and saw the bike I was like wow that's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Going to be joining the Roll scene. I been riding...

Going to be joining the Roll scene. I been riding my Specialized Crosstrail and really like it but after riding a Roll I really like the upright seating as it's just so much more comfortable and easy...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-07-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,498
Posted By wyd

Put some new Continental Ride Tours on my...

Put some new Continental Ride Tours on my Specialized Crosstrail. Just wanted something different than the stock tires (nothing wrong with them) but just wanted different. I use to ride Continental...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,255
Posted By wyd

Should be a lot of fun to ride. Really a neat...

Should be a lot of fun to ride. Really a neat looking bike for sure.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,062
Posted By wyd

Did a 25 mile ride in Jim Thorpe at the Lehigh...

Did a 25 mile ride in Jim Thorpe at the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail with a few buddies. Just one of the many great sites along the ride.
https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/a3/70/tCdepiyd_t.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 379,622
Posted By wyd

Had my CrossTrail on a really rail trail setup in...

Had my CrossTrail on a really rail trail setup in Jim Thorpe Pa this weekend with a few friends. We did the 25 mile ride along the Lehigh Gorge. Really a nice groomed cinder rail trail. Was really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 52,096
Posted By wyd

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https://i.imgur.com/Zzv35Fr.jpg
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