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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 777
Posted By hoss10

We own several horses and have been around them...

We own several horses and have been around them for years. The best I can tell is that horses think that riders are some kind of horse or other animal. Thus the racing mentioned above, but most...
Forum: Touring
03-28-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 604
Posted By hoss10

May be I'm weird but at the price of the bikes...

May be I'm weird but at the price of the bikes you have mentioned why not go full custom. A good cutom builder will fit you to a "T". For inspiration check out True North...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,418
Posted By hoss10

When I was going nuts about what hubs to use on...

When I was going nuts about what hubs to use on my new custom bike, I read Sheldon's advice it saved me my sanity and a ton of money.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By hoss10

Well I'm sure the real expensive brands are some...

Well I'm sure the real expensive brands are some hype but I find some of the Brands do offer much better optics. I was using only Bolle but they sort of gave up on the North American market. My new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By hoss10

I did some beer commercials way back when. I was...

I did some beer commercials way back when. I was a little famous for a while, at least locally. The kind of guy they where looking for, for the commercials was not too flatering, basically a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,467
Posted By hoss10

So many questions! Carbon Fiber Fork? At...

So many questions!

Carbon Fiber Fork?
At my size the fiber should be in my diet.

Frame. Steel is real. First steel frame in many years (been riding Alum. for years). I really like the...
Forum: Touring
03-06-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,770
Posted By hoss10

Getting back to the question, How would a touring...

Getting back to the question, How would a touring bike fare on dirt roads?

I'm a bit of an expert, I live on a dirt road which I ride everyday (in season) and I just last year switched my main...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,953
Posted By hoss10

There have been so many!! I tend to speak at...

There have been so many!! I tend to speak at times, before I engage my brain.

I guess the one I remember the most is:

I was a freestyle wrestler for many years. When I was in high school...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,679
Posted By hoss10

Oh and one more thought: Do pay off any debt,...

Oh and one more thought: Do pay off any debt, and set some aside for the kid's school, (I too have three in University), after that (I too hate to be a downer but) at our age there may not be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,679
Posted By hoss10

Find a custom builder you like, and is good,...

Find a custom builder you like, and is good, spend way too much time choosing every component, get fitted and order a full custom rig. In the grand scheme of things a full custom bike is very cheap...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,953
Posted By hoss10

Most Embarrassing Moment. Last night I watched...

Most Embarrassing Moment. Last night I watched a few minutes of "American Idol". There I said it!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-24-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,842
Posted By hoss10

Take at look at True North's bikes...

Take at look at True North's bikes http://www.truenorthcycles.com/ . Hugh the builder will do polished lugs (has in the past) he is also a Mechanical Engineer so he knows his stuff. Wait time is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-12-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,398
Posted By hoss10

I've been riding for a long time, so many bikes. ...

I've been riding for a long time, so many bikes.
Starting weight 325 and 6'4" with 29 inch inseam (weird, weird build)

Second last bike Cannondale Killer V lots of modifications.
New bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,221
Posted By hoss10

The getting in your way thing is something new...

The getting in your way thing is something new (started 3 -4 years ago, around here). I've taught in a high school for almost 30 years, and the young kids now will block the halls, talking and not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,257
Posted By hoss10

Man That's good S@#t! Sorry I (as well all)...

Man That's good S@#t!

Sorry I (as well all) grew up in the 60's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,092
Posted By hoss10

How about lying about height, saying that you are...

How about lying about height, saying that you are shorter then really are. My son is 6'5" or 6'6" and he always says he is under 6'4". My mother-in-law always said she was 5'12", never 6'. I guess...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,047
Posted By hoss10

I have 3 in University right now. It's not as...

I have 3 in University right now. It's not as bad here in Canada, our schools are regulated as to tuition costs, I guess it's like your state schools. It could be worse my daughter is working on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 519
Posted By hoss10

If you can afford a custom bike go for it. Bike...

If you can afford a custom bike go for it. Bike fit can be adjusted by stems, seat posts, etc. but if you have odd body lengths a custom bike is a great investment. I don't really agree with Paulie...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 549
Posted By hoss10

I don't think you should tape your ribs it's not...

I don't think you should tape your ribs it's not done anymore. The biggest worry with ribs is developing pneumonia, (that's why they don't tape ribs). You should make sure you take full deep...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 594
Posted By hoss10

I broke two ribs the day before a week long tour....

I broke two ribs the day before a week long tour. The good news is I was able to do the tour, so maybe your wife can ride sooner then should thinks. The bad news, it's been 12 weeks and it still...
Forum: Touring
10-08-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,317
Posted By hoss10

I rode flat bars, riser bars, and trekking bars...

I rode flat bars, riser bars, and trekking bars for many years, every drop bar I tried I hated. On my new bike I went with the Noodles because they came in 48. I love them I don't think I will ever...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-07, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 641
Posted By hoss10

I teach in a high school and my computer guy uses...

I teach in a high school and my computer guy uses only Cannon cameras, from basic models to SLR Rebels. They really stand up to abuse. The older Japanese models where better but even the newer ones...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,768
Posted By hoss10

I guess I'm a little boring. I'm kind of waiting...

I guess I'm a little boring. I'm kind of waiting to retire in the next two years to have a "mid life crises". In the past 5 years I did buy and restore a MGB (built on my 21 birthday, Karma?) built...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,408
Posted By hoss10

Raleigh was a good UK bike company, I have a a 30...

Raleigh was a good UK bike company, I have a a 30 year old Raleigh Grand Prix with a really nice lugged frame. But like many companies Raleigh was bought, shuffled, sold, and bought again. Raleigh...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,681
Posted By hoss10

Yes I commute about 45 kilometers round trip. I...

Yes I commute about 45 kilometers round trip. I have found a 2 gig thumbdrive to help a great deal when it come to hauling stuff back and forth. Many of my assigments are handed in on the computer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,399
Posted By hoss10

DO NOT ever calculate cost per mile, that way...

DO NOT ever calculate cost per mile, that way leads madness. Mine would be the same as having a driver drive me around. The real calculations should be the reduction in Health Club fees, Greenhouse...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,341
Posted By hoss10

My tips: 1. Start early. 2. Start real early....

My tips:
1. Start early.
2. Start real early.
3. Start before the sun comes up.
I not joking I have rode on many group rides and I always do much better with a very early start. Us "full...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-07, 07:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,227
Posted By hoss10

11/2 -2 years to go. Same job for 30 years. I'm...

11/2 -2 years to go. Same job for 30 years. I'm starting to wonder how much I will miss at work. I know I won't miss the stress. I'm very used to working almost all the time, I hope I will find...
Forum: Touring
09-18-07, 06:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,644
Posted By hoss10

I too really hate the "how much did your bike...

I too really hate the "how much did your bike cost" question. The answer is a no win. I ride a custom bike which by elite bike standards was really cheap, by average bike standards was sort of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,249
Posted By hoss10

I think I would have paid cash money to see that!...

I think I would have paid cash money to see that!

Had sort of similar thing happen this summer while riding in a tour.

At the end of one day’s ride (it was fairly early in the day) as I was...
Forum: Touring
09-17-07, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By hoss10

I rode on both Rynos and Ryno lites for thousands...

I rode on both Rynos and Ryno lites for thousands of kilometers (the Rynos I rode did not have eyelets older model?). Very tough rim and relativley inexpensive, but as I said above can be too wide...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,380
Posted By hoss10

Great story! I work with teenager everyday so I...

Great story! I work with teenager everyday so I see some interesting points in your story.

The kids felt comfortable enough with you to show up at your door,

You let them ride this one time...
Forum: Touring
09-15-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By hoss10

Rynos or ryno lites? Rynos do not have eyelets,...

Rynos or ryno lites? Rynos do not have eyelets, I think. Both these wheels will be bomb proof but heavy and wide. Depends on what you are using them for.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,111
Posted By hoss10

You are kidding right? I was a Freestyle...

You are kidding right?

I was a Freestyle wrestler for many years, along with many other sports (mostly contact) in the off season. Some days my eyebrows hurt!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-07, 08:28 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,262
Posted By hoss10

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/hoss10/web11...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/hoss10/web11-1.jpg

Honey Brown B 17 Special on a True North custom touring bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By hoss10

I'm an inch shorter then you with a very long...

I'm an inch shorter then you with a very long upper body. Look for a long top tube on a bike. Measure from the seat post to the headset, you are looking for something over 24 inches. Many mountain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-07, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By hoss10

If you have the means go custom. The best...

If you have the means go custom. The best purchase I ever made.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,868
Posted By hoss10

Everyone of them. Living in rural Ontario Canada...

Everyone of them. Living in rural Ontario Canada some of those items are pretty recent. We had "party lines" until about 10 -15 years ago, the local hardware still had a cold water cooler with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 979
Posted By hoss10

We are about the same size I'm 6'5" and about...

We are about the same size I'm 6'5" and about 315. The trick is stop caring what people think about how you look and ride. I'm old and big and other riders often thing that I won't be able to keep...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-07, 07:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,788
Posted By hoss10

I'm with Ken on this one!!! Up here the...

I'm with Ken on this one!!!
Up here the standard joke is that there are two seasons, 10 months of winter and 2 months of bad sledding.
I too refuse to talk about winter yet, and for the record 60...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,907
Posted By hoss10

Well it goes like this. 1. :DPosted joke. 2....

Well it goes like this.
1. :DPosted joke.
2. :eek:Read post taking offense at joke.
3. :mad:Edit post removing said joke. (it was late, I was tired and a little grumpy)
4. :rolleyes:Recieved PM...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-07, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,466
Posted By hoss10

I'm larger then you but when I had my bike made,...

I'm larger then you but when I had my bike made, the framebuilder (who is a mecanical engineer) laughed when I asked about carbon fiber. My bike
If you have the budget I highly recommend a custom...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 916
Posted By hoss10

I'm using a Brooks now. (it looks good on my...

I'm using a Brooks now. (it looks good on my bike) and I may start like it. But for years I used Specialized Body Geometry saddles. I didn't like their build quality or the fact that could not get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,907
Posted By hoss10

What do you mean by that! I for one, Oh geeze...

What do you mean by that! I for one, Oh geeze where are my glasses. What was I saying?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-07, 09:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,907
Posted By hoss10

I was about to post a rather scathing (and...

I was about to post a rather scathing (and amusing) response to the comments regarding my post. After reading a PM, am I to infer that the response was not directed at the post but at a problem with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,277
Posted By hoss10

Any bike looks good with a Brooks Honey Brown...

Any bike looks good with a Brooks Honey Brown saddle. I found the bar tape too expensive so I went for Soma "Thick and Zesty" tape in a dark tan colour. I think it looks good.
The looks of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,907
Posted By hoss10

It was just a fake "Dear Abby" letter ending with...

It was just a fake "Dear Abby" letter ending with a bike joke.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-07, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,907
Posted By hoss10

This is Funny!

Deleted! Didn't know a little humour would offend. Sorry.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By hoss10

On a serious note if you have not tried Titanium...

On a serious note if you have not tried Titanium framed glasses you should. I am very hard on frames (I don't wear them all the time so you know what happens) and I have had my Titanium frames for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-07, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,572
Posted By hoss10

I think we should be kind when talking about...

I think we should be kind when talking about "geezers", until we check the rule book and find out at what age does one become a "geezer" and when do you turn into an "old fart". It may not be too...
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