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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-01-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,296
Posted By PirateJack

Hey,...let me know if you ever want to go for a...

Hey,...let me know if you ever want to go for a ride. I'm in Mass and also love to ride. I lost my leg above the knee to bone cancer.

Would love to check out some roads in CT. Drop me a note!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

I used rubber tubes off the wallmart shelf. ...

I used rubber tubes off the wallmart shelf. Guess I have some more low hanging fruit to get with tubes. Thanks for the tip!

I had the pressure at about 80.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

Update if anyone is following

So, I did the Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride last weekend, 54 miles. It took me forever, 5 hours and I stopped a bunch of times, but, the important thing is that I finished.
Kind of loving the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

Installed the GP5000s and took a first ride...

Installed the GP5000s and took a first ride today,....they're nice!...thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

UPDATE: I should have mentioned before that...

UPDATE: I should have mentioned before that what's I have on there now are a mis-matched schwable / bontrager 700 x 35.

I have ordered a pair of Continental GP5000 700x32s. The original tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

I suppose I could go to a bike shop, but can I...

I suppose I could go to a bike shop, but can I ask questions here too? I appreciate getting advice from folks that do not have a financial stake in the advice and are motivated by their enthusiasm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

Lots of great responses here, giving me some good...

Lots of great responses here, giving me some good details to consider. Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of these thoughtful responses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,780
Posted By PirateJack

Improve rolling resistance

I've got an old (90s era) Cannondale T700 touring bike that I love and have recently got back into riding. I'm planning to complete a 50 mile ride for the American Cancer Society in the middle of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

OK, so I've been riding this now since fixing it...

OK, so I've been riding this now since fixing it up and am planning to do a 50 mile American Cancer Society fundraiser.

I've never done 50 before and am anxious about covering the distance. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

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Got the new travel agent for the front along with the koolstops and finally got...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-12-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By PirateJack

Wish you the best getting thru all of that. Do...

Wish you the best getting thru all of that. Do you ride or have other activities to keep yourself going?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

Advice taken

I took off the front hardware, have it soaking in solvent. The rear Travel Agent fits better on the left of the post, just like you said. I think I was worried about it getting hung up on that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

So, I've decided to take this approach; ...

So, I've decided to take this approach;

..."just clean it up lubricate it correctly as needed and get yourself some Kool Stop shoes with replaceable pads as I have been saying a lot in the past...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-09-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By PirateJack

My hips are pretty good. TBH, I am very fortunate...

My hips are pretty good. TBH, I am very fortunate to have a metabolism and body type that's ideal for an amputee to do well. I've never been overweight and have a long slim frame overall, so the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-09-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By PirateJack

A video I did a little while back

Hmm,...the forum doesn't let me post links yet until I've done 10 posts********** weird rule. I'm attaching a text file with the url of a video I did.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

Yup, that's it.

You even got the color,...:speedy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

OK, so I assume the brake set is called a...

OK, so I assume the brake set is called a V-Brake. There's a spring wire that retracts away from the rim.

Does it make sense to replace just those springs or should the whole set just be replaced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

Thanks a million, glad I joined this forum,...

Thanks a million, glad I joined this forum, that's my first question and you're prompt response is exactly what I needed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,149
Posted By PirateJack

What do you call this brake component?

Hi There,

I've got an ole Cannondale T700 circa 1990-something.

I love it but the brakes are unique and I think are due for an overhaul. I'm actually not sure what you call these things,...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-04-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By PirateJack

AK Amputee here, love riding

Hey There,

I'm an AK and I love riding. I have a c-leg and I ride a Cannondale touring bike. The only modification is I use bike cleats with cleat bindings obviously and a knee spacer to keep...
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