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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,583
Posted By NerdLord

with my (US) size 14 men's waffle stomper feet I...

with my (US) size 14 men's waffle stomper feet I feel for you...
on my hybrid I did two things...
1. added 1" spacers that fit between the pedal and the crank. Mainly because of the 14 degree...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,476
Posted By NerdLord

added butterflies

yup, swapped out the 'flat-bars' for 'butterflies' on the old Fuji.
I just need my bar wrap order to be delivered....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 780
Posted By NerdLord

Some cool sites

as a doughy, 50+ cube dweller scheming my summer trip I was researching and discovered these
Bicycle Gear Calculator (http://www.gear-calculator.com/)
BikeCalc.com - Fixed Gear Calculator...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By NerdLord

Some of those I haven't heard of...I'll go look...

Some of those I haven't heard of...I'll go look them up and see if there are dealers near me so I can take a look.
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-12-18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,191
Posted By NerdLord

both Achilles are done, knee is done, therapy is...

both Achilles are done, knee is done, therapy is done...
All my Backpacking/ cycle-touring gear is gathered and other than a personal first aid kit and a backpackers bear-can for food i'm all set...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By NerdLord

Folder advice

I would like to 'upgrade' to a folding bike for touring
currently I'm on my old 2011 fuji absolute 4.0 (700c wheels) using a planet bike rear rack, nashbar front rack and nashbar front/rear panniers...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-13-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,191
Posted By NerdLord

Coon join institute...

Coon join institute (https://www.adventisthealth.org/sthelena/pages/services/coon-joint-replacement-institute.aspx)
St Helena, ca
Dr Dianna

Unless I develop a problem, I'm done...now I'm going...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-05-17, 02:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,191
Posted By NerdLord

I had mine done Aug 21, 2017 and yesturday was...

I had mine done Aug 21, 2017 and yesturday was the 6 week follow up.
doc was happy with my range of motion, I ache a bit from trying to get the muscles and tendons and scar tissue inside to be at...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-13-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,191
Posted By NerdLord

I just had a total replacement on my right knee...

I just had a total replacement on my right knee Aug 21, and back at work 3 weeks to the day later (ran out of sick/vacation time).
The therapist had me on my trainer in the third home session....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,362
Posted By NerdLord

Ive had fractured Lt femur (rod in place to this...

Ive had fractured Lt femur (rod in place to this day), Rt tib/fib (rod removed '07), Rt tibial plateau fracture (2011) facing knee replacement aug 21 that healed wrong.
I've had to make alot of...
Forum: Touring
06-27-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

thanks NoControl, already lost 110 lbs in 2...

thanks NoControl, already lost 110 lbs in 2 years...

oh, and linus...
we can also be opinionated, stubborn, generous and open-minded...in short the full spectrum, a hobo stew of what ever one...
Forum: Touring
06-27-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

Most of the things I've lost weren't stolen, but...

Most of the things I've lost weren't stolen, but lost through my own carelessness, those that weren't where loaners I never got back.
Forum: Touring
06-27-17, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

Part of the reason I posted the question is that...

Part of the reason I posted the question is that if I go out, it will most likely be solo (being single, no GF, no prospects either, kind of forces a guy to plan it that way) and I have some residual...
Forum: Touring
06-16-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

Memorial day I was riding my scooter (genuine...

Memorial day I was riding my scooter (genuine stella) out to clear lake and got a flat about 5 miles from colusa ca (25 miles out of Yuba city ca) and 3 guys in an F-150 4x4, lifted (about 8" easy),...
Forum: Touring
06-16-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

I said it before, I'm not talking Rambo-like...

I said it before, I'm not talking Rambo-like bandana wearing, M60 toting, shirtless 'come get some'...but what conscious efforts people do to be more secure, especially when traveling solo. That is...
Forum: Touring
06-15-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

you should of opted for the 88...

you should of opted for the 88...
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

seriously though, i'm not talking armed to the...

seriously though,
i'm not talking armed to the teeth Rambo-ish, toting an arsenal in your handlebar bag.
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

not durex?:roflmao2:

not durex?:roflmao2:
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,854
Posted By NerdLord

ever look here? https://freecampsites.net/

ever look here?

https://freecampsites.net/
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,396
Posted By NerdLord

hmm, can't say either way because I've never...

hmm,
can't say either way because I've never owned or ridden one with any carbon on it.

all I know is for my type of riding and use carbon isn't cost effective for me.
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 09:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,216
Posted By NerdLord

Touring Security?

My question,
when your on a multi-day jaunt what does one bring for personal protection for that "just in case" situation?
How does one feel safe in wild country side/ middle of nowhere? or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By NerdLord

My point being, a Vehicle IS AS MUCH A DANGEROUS...

My point being, a Vehicle IS AS MUCH A DANGEROUS WEAPON as any firearm.
she has no excuses, any more than you of I would have for pointing and discharging a firearm at some random person on the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By NerdLord

Assuming a 3500 pound vehicle at 25 mph, that's...

Assuming a 3500 pound vehicle at 25 mph, that's 73,126.5 ft/pd of energy delivered to the victim.

Kinetic Energy Equations Formulas Physics Calculator...
Forum: Northern California
02-22-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By NerdLord

no, not december...hit mt diablo before the first...

no, not december...hit mt diablo before the first freeze (oct/nov) and experience the great spider migration when male tarantulas come out looking for females and some hot spider loving. :love:...
Forum: Touring
02-22-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By NerdLord

last year I did just that... converted my old...

last year I did just that...
converted my old (2010 era) fuji absolute hybrid for touring as I could find stuff on sale (hey first try touring, didn't want to sink a lot into something I may not...
Forum: Touring
06-24-16, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,094
Posted By NerdLord

I picked up nashbar fronts and rear off...

I picked up nashbar fronts and rear off amazon...good price and I was saving all my loose change.

Come home from work, dump my change in a jar then next day do it again, at the end of the month...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,176
Posted By NerdLord

hmmf... If I grew dreads I'd end up looking...

hmmf...

If I grew dreads I'd end up looking like the predator alien from the movies...

As to a longboard/kahuna stick, I haven't been on a 'board' since I was 14/15...I'd break even more bones...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,639
Posted By NerdLord

Less than 2 years ago I was 330#, high BP,...

Less than 2 years ago I was 330#, high BP, pre-diabetic, depression (grief from loosing both parent in < 5 months), pain (from jacked up knee in motorcycle accident, feet from a drunk drive 20 years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 35,912
Posted By NerdLord

A Schwinn sting ray with banana seat and...

A Schwinn sting ray with banana seat and shifter...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1jzycIxEf48/TLL0o50MwSI/AAAAAAAAAO8/UcmkNV6PPqY/s1600/red-1970s-banana-seat-bike.jpg
I had one...in gold flake with...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,168
Posted By NerdLord

as a longer legged fellow, the hybrid sitting...

as a longer legged fellow, the hybrid sitting further back and up gives me proper leg extension and works for me.
besides, I like the simple triangular geometry over the swoopy curves of a cruiser...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-15, 01:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,168
Posted By NerdLord

As a new board member and a hybrid rider I'd like...

As a new board member and a hybrid rider I'd like to just in....
a hybrid for me was gotten while in college as a ride that offered the most functionality (road, path, packed earth paths) for campus...
Forum: Touring
12-02-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By NerdLord

No problem with that...if they're set up and did...

No problem with that...if they're set up and did all the leg work and all I have to do is box, slap on a label and meet up with at destination all the better. Some of my previous "tries" to do it all...
Forum: Touring
12-02-15, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By NerdLord

I tried a Uship estimate to see if it would be...

I tried a Uship estimate to see if it would be do-able to make the Hyde Akr-St Louise Scooter Cannonball run (2014) for my motorized ride... that was too much for me, these guy gave a quote to...
Forum: Touring
12-01-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By NerdLord

Shipping a bike for a trip/tour

I found these guys:
https://www.bikeflights.com/default.aspx

wondering has anyone used them?
any other recommendations?


Or Better, anyone want to relate shipping stories (good and...
Forum: Touring
11-29-15, 02:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,013
Posted By NerdLord

I have both the front and back sets of the draw...

I have both the front and back sets of the draw string ones (can't remember there model designation) picked them up with the whole idea of the "all righty, lets give this whole touring thing a try"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-15, 03:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,194
Posted By NerdLord

facing knee replacement (rt) after tibial plateau...

facing knee replacement (rt) after tibial plateau fracture that didn't heal right (i'm 53 btw), leave me aching after my commute into work, but still added new rear rack and front lowboy and panniers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-15, 02:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,550
Posted By NerdLord

Been alone my whole life it seems....work alone...

Been alone my whole life it seems....work alone in a cubicle, live alone, was an only child, etc.... riding alone just is... I accept it.
Forum: Touring
11-19-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,014
Posted By NerdLord

4890162008 FUJI absolute, used in college, dusted...

4890162008 FUJI absolute, used in college, dusted off, serviced and rack/bag upgrades to give this whole touring thing a shot....
Forum: Touring
11-19-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,014
Posted By NerdLord

I have the same bags..except the trunk...how do...

I have the same bags..except the trunk...how do you like your? I was thinking about getting it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-15, 01:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,942
Posted By NerdLord

the operating word is VIRUS, you don't get...

the operating word is VIRUS, you don't get infected from wet or cold, it's from coming in contact with someone or something that had it, then giving it access by touching you eyes, mouth, nose,...
Forum: Touring
10-16-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,352
Posted By NerdLord

OIC... My bad. mine have an angle at the...

OIC...
My bad.
mine have an angle at the bottom that faces the pedals, and I found I can hang them from plastic hangers in the closet, with the hooks facing each other they're oriented like they're...
Forum: Touring
10-16-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,352
Posted By NerdLord

not so hard to identify...a bike's like a ship,...

not so hard to identify...a bike's like a ship, as your facing forward (front) Portside (Left), Starboard (Right). Even if your standing next to it facing the rear wheel, sides are always based on...
Forum: Touring
10-15-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,352
Posted By NerdLord

I read one thread on packing panniers of the idea...

I read one thread on packing panniers of the idea of packing 'dirty-side' 'clean-side'..Example: toilet kit, towel, shower shoes, lounge/swim trunks in one bag (say front pannier RT side) While clean...
Forum: Touring
10-15-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,352
Posted By NerdLord

Hey, I have those same bags, bike's the same...

Hey, I have those same bags, bike's the same color too! Where you get the top case?
482677
Forum: Touring
10-15-15, 12:04 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,042
Posted By NerdLord

any alcohol (HEET from the auto parts store is...

any alcohol (HEET from the auto parts store is very good and antiseptic that's 91% isn't too sooty and also works, booze as close to 200 proof as possible) denatured from lumberyard look for 'fuel'...
Forum: Touring
10-14-15, 11:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,042
Posted By NerdLord

any alcohol (HEET from the auto parts store and...

any alcohol (HEET from the auto parts store and antiseptic that's 91% also works, at least 150+ proof) the attached video is my breakfast done on the kit I linked to...worked well for me, even...
Forum: Touring
10-13-15, 05:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,042
Posted By NerdLord

This esbit ...

This esbit (http://www.amazon.com/Esbit-Lightweight-Trekking-Anodized-Aluminum/dp/B001UEL76Q/ref=sr_1_4/177-7400020-5118619?ie=UTF8&qid=1444780161&sr=8-4&keywords=esbit+stoves)is what I use, fuel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 07:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,931
Posted By NerdLord

inside out, cold water, low-heat dryer...use a...

inside out, cold water, low-heat dryer...use a soap safe for wool. enzymes don't know the difference between soiled wool and wool fibers.
Forum: Northern California
10-09-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By NerdLord

Mt Diablo does have the spider migration. ...

Mt Diablo does have the spider migration.
(http://www.mdia.org/site/tarantulas-insects/tarantula-time)that's always worth a fall trip to see. Even if the little buggers get into everything.

...
Forum: Introductions
10-09-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By NerdLord

Looks in good shape, like the classic 'period'...

Looks in good shape, like the classic 'period' color.
mine was a huffy Yosemite, but it didn't survive a guy doing a rolling stop through a light that had me sprawled out on his hood (no injuries,...
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