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Forum: Southeast
04-10-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By Johnny H.

West Tennessee

Hi all,
Just moved to Weakley county in West Tennessee about 40 miles northeast of Jackson.
Looking for a cycling club or others in the area to ride with.
Forum: Southeast
04-10-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By Johnny H.

Love It!

Love It!
Forum: Introductions
04-10-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 549
Posted By Johnny H.

Just moved to Tennessee

I am in the process of buying a home in west Tennessee Gleason.
I love the countryside; lots of farms and flat terrain.
Unfortunately the road my house is on is Hwy 190 and is a 55 mph road with no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-19, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By Johnny H.

I have one of those too, an old eclipse 9 model,...

I have one of those too, an old eclipse 9 model, and I love it. I use it mostly in the winter when I can't ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By Johnny H.

I'm 62 and was in my best shape in my 30's :lol:

I'm 62 and was in my best shape in my 30's :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27,127
Views: 3,119,761
Posted By Johnny H.

Not I, been raining all day, and all week in...

Not I, been raining all day, and all week in Connecticut.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,500
Posted By Johnny H.

I ride a hybrid comfort bike with 26" 1.95 tires...

I ride a hybrid comfort bike with 26" 1.95 tires I find 50 pounds of air pressure is comfortable with little rolling resistance.
I read an article once that for a MTB used for off road you can lower...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By Johnny H.

Switchel Energy Drink

Has anyone tried making homemade Switchel to take along as your energy drink? I'd love to see a few recipes if you want to share them.

Here is one that sounds about perfect.

Taken from 'No Meat...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-30-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,111
Posted By Johnny H.

I don't own a cell phone, and don't know where my...

I don't own a cell phone, and don't know where my camera is so I put this together with Photoshop.

This is the same exact bike as mine, along with the rack, so this is my setup except I painted my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-22-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,111
Posted By Johnny H.

DIY Grocery Basket

I couldn't justify spending 40+ dollars for a proprietary grocery basket for my luggage rack, so I made my own. The bucket is easily attached and detached in seconds.

Took me maybe 20-30 minutes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,536
Posted By Johnny H.

I found an aluminum LED flashlight that's been...

I found an aluminum LED flashlight that's been working for me ever since.

IDK if this counts, but walking I found a 1/2 inch swivel ratchet head breaker bar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,818
Posted By Johnny H.

I wish I could be so bored. Where I live there...

I wish I could be so bored.
Where I live there is virtually no where to ride, it's hills everywhere! Two of the bordering towns are at the bottom of very long hills miles in length. I can't see...
Forum: Introductions
09-22-19, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Johnny H.

Greetings from Connecticut

Hi, I'm John and live in Connecticut U.S.A

I'm 62 and just started riding again last year, more or less out of necessity from not having my car on the road, using my bike for grocery shopping....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

I finally get it, after watching several YouTube...

I finally get it, after watching several YouTube videos on starting and stopping. Thanks to all for your help.

God Bless
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

A big Thank You to all the replies. All the...

A big Thank You to all the replies.

All the suggestions were good. The Lemond Formula makes sense, and I will use that to get started, and fine tune from there.

What I really want, more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

I didn't have to lean that much before because I...

I didn't have to lean that much before because I always rode a bike with a too small frame, and I have long legs 36" inseam.

Now with a proper bike it's a new ballgame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

That's how I've always come to stops. When I come...

That's how I've always come to stops. When I come to the stop I simply put my foot down to balance, but now I can't, it's way more unstable with the proper sized bike. Sometimes I ask myself why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

Thanks for this in depth instruction. What is the...

Thanks for this in depth instruction. What is the crown of the saddle?

When I measured the inseam I was on carpet, I didn't realize how important this measurement was, (I was going ballpark).

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

Yes, I usually come to a stop and put my foot...

Yes, I usually come to a stop and put my foot down to hold myself up. Getting on the bike I've always swung my leg over the back wheel and seat with the bike leaning towards me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By Johnny H.

Seat Height

Hi All,
I'm 6'4" and for two years have been riding a bike too small for me, so I broke down and purchased a new bike of the proper frame size. I have a 37" inseam from the crotch to the floor and...
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