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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By freeranger

Not cheap, but neither are bikes, think if I was...

Not cheap, but neither are bikes, think if I was carrying bikes on a roof, I might invest in something like this:
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 366
Posted By freeranger

Last time I was in Cabellas was around Christmas....

Last time I was in Cabellas was around Christmas. Didn't go through the entire store, didn't see any bikes in the areas I went thru.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 247
Posted By freeranger

Maybe trim off part of horse fly mask, and if you...

Maybe trim off part of horse fly mask, and if you know someone who can sew, have them sew some velcro around where you cut it. Or maybe you could glue the velcro. Amazon.com: Pro-Force Equine Fly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,749
Posted By freeranger

Met a friend in the parking lot of where we were...

Met a friend in the parking lot of where we were beginning our ride. Took the bike out of the back of my truck, put my helmet in the truck bed, got my water bottle out of the cab and put it on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By freeranger

OUCH! A few decades back, during the Tour Du...

OUCH! A few decades back, during the Tour Du Port, in Baltimore, watched a car with 2 bikes on top drive into a parking garage. The top of the entrance hit the bikes about halfway down. I saw it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By freeranger

It's a business. Unless they want to lose sales...

It's a business. Unless they want to lose sales to other companies which do offer e-bikes, they must offer them in order to stay in business.
E-bike sales are going up, at least from what I read,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 628
Posted By freeranger

Don't know if you're looking for bike specific...

Don't know if you're looking for bike specific wrap around glasses or ? I wore regular r/x glasses for 69 years, prior to having cataract surgery about a year ago. I still need a "reader" for small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 755
Posted By freeranger

It seems like if the seatpost is actually...

It seems like if the seatpost is actually twisted, that it would have broken a weld or caused more damage than just twisting the ears. If the top of the seatpost is still in line with the portion...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By freeranger

I sometimes use my mtn.bike on paved paths, to...

I sometimes use my mtn.bike on paved paths, to provide a work out. I don't use bar ends on trails (don't want to snag a branch!), but do use these to offer some variance for hand positions (but just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,654
Posted By freeranger

There's usually space in a "fanny pack" for a...

There's usually space in a "fanny pack" for a spare tube, tire levers, patch kit, even a few other items. Never ridden far at all on a flat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 492
Posted By freeranger

I had it. Tried everything the podiatrist...

I had it. Tried everything the podiatrist recommended, all the excercises, etc. The one and only thing that got rid of it (and it has never occurred since) was a cortisone shot. And, in talking with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,108
Posted By freeranger

Luckily, have never been bitten by a snake. Have...

Luckily, have never been bitten by a snake. Have encountered them on the trail, but no terrible experiences with them. I wouldn't know one snake from another, so I just try to avoid all. Decades...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-05-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By freeranger

I'd start with the bike which fits best and has...

I'd start with the bike which fits best and has best components, though most can be upgraded. Also, and one of my pet peeves, is which has the least proprietary parts. Which dealer has the best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,264
Posted By freeranger

Probably the "gadget" that has made cycling more...

Probably the "gadget" that has made cycling more enjoyable for me, but would only apply to those who wear glasses when riding, is an eyeglass strap, so I'm not reaching up and pushing them back up my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 668
Posted By freeranger

Still have my '98 GT with 26" wheels, still 3x8,...

Still have my '98 GT with 26" wheels, still 3x8, and it does fine. Doesn't get much used these days. Not because of age (neither the bikes nor mine), there just aren't many mtn.bike trails here...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,537
Posted By freeranger

Yes, they are. I met someone on one. Said he...

Yes, they are. I met someone on one. Said he could not ride an "upright" bike due to an injury and had lost some leg strength, but enjoyed getting out on a bike. He was very happy to be able to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,537
Posted By freeranger

I have no problem with RESPONSIBLE RIDERS on...

I have no problem with RESPONSIBLE RIDERS on e-bikes. Don't care for ones like the idiot that came flying around a corner fast enough that he had to go to the outside of the corner in order to make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 568
Posted By freeranger

Don't know about all, but my local ACE hardware...

Don't know about all, but my local ACE hardware has a very large assortment of loose nut, bolts, washers, etc. In SAE and Metric. Needed a hardened bolt for a lawnmower--found it there! Hopefully,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By freeranger

9 yrs! No doubt you were happy to get back on a...

9 yrs! No doubt you were happy to get back on a bike. And glad to hear you're "back in the saddle". Have a good one!:giver:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,601
Posted By freeranger

Guess I'm going to have to adjust. Seems like...

Guess I'm going to have to adjust. Seems like lately, it's almost always windy in our area. Had wind advisories the last couple of days. Don't like riding with 15mph wind, but think I'm going to just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,399
Posted By freeranger

"Acoustic"? Do you tune the spokes and play it...

"Acoustic"? Do you tune the spokes and play it like a harp? I've heard a regular bike referred to as analog (makes more sense to me--mechanical watches have been referred to as analog for years). But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,971
Posted By freeranger

I'm not the youngest nor oldest here, but I'll...

I'm not the youngest nor oldest here, but I'll likely be history before a front derailleur is. :50:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 952
Posted By freeranger

Ya beat me to it!!

Ya beat me to it!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 495
Posted By freeranger

You MIGHT get away with using it. But for the...

You MIGHT get away with using it. But for the cost of a correctly sized tube and time to install it worth the chance the undersized tube MIGHT cause a flat while out riding?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 935
Posted By freeranger

I do ride with a chamois. But if I didn't, I'd be...

I do ride with a chamois. But if I didn't, I'd be tempted to try one of Serfas' dual density or maybe a dual density with memory foam. They advertise a 90 day comfort guarantee. BTW-on my road bike,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 576
Posted By freeranger

You could turn the bike upside down, on grass or...

You could turn the bike upside down, on grass or a rag under the seat and bars, to prevent scuffs. Just don't apply so much lube that it drops onto the bike-or apply to one chain section at a time...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 976
Posted By freeranger

It was a few years ago, and I don't recall how...

It was a few years ago, and I don't recall how fast I went. All I can say is that it was much faster than the large dog that ran out from a farmhouse on a rural road!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,465
Posted By freeranger

I use flats pedals with pins on my mtn and road...

I use flats pedals with pins on my mtn and road bike. I've found that trail type sneakers hold the pins well. Not too long ago, I had plantar fasciitis and the foot doc recommended some insoles. They...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,989
Posted By freeranger

Kamikaze squirrels!!

Kamikaze squirrels!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By freeranger

You already know the best route is to find a...

You already know the best route is to find a good, used bike. But if you're not having any luck, and can't go higher than $600, there might be another option. The bike industry seems to be in a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By freeranger

Couldn't say, but I can tell you that a bunch of...

Couldn't say, but I can tell you that a bunch of people and I used to ride motorcycles. One of our group got a flat once, and I had some automotive fix-a-flat in my saddlebag. Worked fine on his flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 812
Posted By freeranger

Not trying to offend, but is a track bike the...

Not trying to offend, but is a track bike the type of bike you really want? I only ask as the site shows you as a newbie (new rider or just new to site?) and the question. Looked up track bike and..:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,929
Posted By freeranger

My old (ancient?) '98 off-road hardtail is a 3 x...

My old (ancient?) '98 off-road hardtail is a 3 x 8. Doesn't get much use these days, but got used often for a good while, and always worked flawlessly. There were times when I wish the cassette had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By freeranger

Also a former motorcycle rider, and have switched...

Also a former motorcycle rider, and have switched over to bicycles (different reason tho). Have fun on the new activity, and it'll all come back to ya, it's, well you know, like.............
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 989
Posted By freeranger

Some padded bike shorts or undershorts might help...

Some padded bike shorts or undershorts might help while you're getting more miles in.
Amazon.com : cycling undershorts men...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,605
Posted By freeranger

I used the Silca one and found it to work for me....

I used the Silca one and found it to work for me. But no two riders, road conditions, etc., are identical. The guides are just that-a guide, and a good place to start. A little up, or down from the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,056
Posted By freeranger

I wore glasses for 69 years before getting...

I wore glasses for 69 years before getting cataract surgery. Couldn't tell you what lenses the doc and I chose, but we went over several and I'm very happy with the results. I do use readers for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,018
Posted By freeranger

I patch. And it's always a good idea to use the...

I patch. And it's always a good idea to use the "right tool" for the job. Rema patch kits have a well earned reputation. As others have mentioned, it's a good idea to carry a spare tube as well as a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-22-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 733
Posted By freeranger

Noone but you can tell if you've found the best...

Noone but you can tell if you've found the best saddle position for you. When putting a saddle on, I'll take along a wrench and have it handy for a couple of weeks, usually. If something doesn't feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,836
Posted By freeranger

Luckily, there are a number of good bike shops...

Luckily, there are a number of good bike shops around here. I do almost all of my own work, but would not hesitate to go to the most of the bike shops if I didn't. Don't know that I would care to go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By freeranger

73 y.o. here. While I've stayed in good physical...

73 y.o. here. While I've stayed in good physical shape, I do notice a slight decrease in flexibility in getting on and off the bike. You may have already mentioned this, but what might help the rider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By freeranger

I wonder how old the used saddle in post #4 might...

I wonder how old the used saddle in post #4 might be? Perhaps the leather used was made to be more comfortable sooner and it's too supple so as to allow a quicker break in. Never owned one, but have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,226
Posted By freeranger

I'm just glad I can still keep my bike moving...

I'm just glad I can still keep my bike moving forward! I've never been too concerned with being able to stay still, and I can stay still forever with one foot down! Can't track stand-not for more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,700
Posted By freeranger

Have helped with flats, derailed chains, brakes,...

Have helped with flats, derailed chains, brakes, misadjusted derailleurs. Probably the best was I spotted an inexperienced rider in a group. His seat was set way too low so adjusted that. While the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,792
Posted By freeranger

Are you located in Indonesia, or is the dealer...

Are you located in Indonesia, or is the dealer shipping the bike outside of the country? If located in the same country as the bike, is it possible you could have another legit dealer take a look at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,756
Posted By freeranger

Married for 37 years and my wife rides with me,...

Married for 37 years and my wife rides with me, both on and off road. 20 years ago, when we lived in northeast MD, we mainly rode trails, mtn.bike trails from mild to wild, and rail-trails in MD. and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 858
Posted By freeranger

You might get more help in the Clydesdales/Athena...

You might get more help in the Clydesdales/Athena section, specifically geared towards those of larger stature.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,003
Posted By freeranger

To quote Google "The cockpit components include...

To quote Google "The cockpit components include all the contact points between rider and bike - handlebars, saddle and pedals. Also in this category are the other essential parts including headsets...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,757
Posted By freeranger

Just turned 73 and I notice that I feel different...

Just turned 73 and I notice that I feel different than 10 yrs ago or so, but I don't feel "old". My wife and I have both been lucky enough not to have any ongoing medical issues (she did have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By freeranger

Used to live in Parkton MD (think Hereford) and...

Used to live in Parkton MD (think Hereford) and sure miss the many rail trails in MD and just up the road in PA. Some good friends still reside in the area. All carry pepper spray. But the way I...
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