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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By Ron B

Thanks for a nice read. You have a gift with...

Thanks for a nice read. You have a gift with words. Enjoy!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By Ron B

go on you tube and check out 'inexpensive touring...

go on you tube and check out 'inexpensive touring bike' - there are a couple videos of how this hybrid is set up for touring you will enjoy (I did)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,422
Posted By Ron B

Don't give up on trying to have your wife join...

Don't give up on trying to have your wife join you. About 4 years ago, I bought a Trek 7200 and rode like crazy (mainly the neighborhood and local bike paths - which are beautiful)........I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,584
Posted By Ron B

Welcome to the forum. I have a Trek 7200 and my...

Welcome to the forum. I have a Trek 7200 and my wife has a 7100 that we are very pleased with. We ride the Chicago lakefront, numerous bike paths, etc. quite a bit and love it. You will get a lot...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,087
Posted By Ron B

Welcome to the forum............honestly either...

Welcome to the forum............honestly either one of those bikes would be an excellent choice!! They are both very comperable and have solid components, from the shifters, to the tires etc. If it...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-09-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Ron B

SW Burb as well...........did you ever try the...

SW Burb as well...........did you ever try the Old Plank Road path/trail? Also - my wife and I rode the Fox River trail earlier this summer and it is BEAUTIFUL............If you are ambitious - I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By Ron B

Sounds like a great deal!!!!! Go RIDE now -...

Sounds like a great deal!!!!! Go RIDE now - enjoy the journey!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By Ron B

I agree with the above post..........either will...

I agree with the above post..........either will suit you just fine......actually (my opinion) most/all of the 'big name' bikes (or even the small name bikesdirect) will be fine......don't get hung...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,269
Posted By Ron B

Hi - definitely NOT a junker! In fact I think...

Hi - definitely NOT a junker! In fact I think it's a real nice bike - 57 here - just started riding seriously a couple years ago with my Mrs............
We have a couple hybrids Treks.........I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,158
Posted By Ron B

muy bien - gracias!!!!! thanks much Sir

muy bien - gracias!!!!! thanks much Sir
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-11, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,158
Posted By Ron B

Thank you Sixty-Fiver - I would appreciate a...

Thank you Sixty-Fiver - I would appreciate a tutorial.....not much bike-mechanic experience here.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-11, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,158
Posted By Ron B

Would the Dimension fork mentioned above work as...

Would the Dimension fork mentioned above work as a replacement for a Trek 7200 (that has the front suspension?). Is it a 'hard/difficult' swap to make or should a LBS do it?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-11, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By Ron B

I'm certainly not an expert, however I also have...

I'm certainly not an expert, however I also have an 'upright hybrid' (Trek 7200) that is my only bike. I tried a bunch of seats as well after having ridden about 50-60 miles in a charity ride and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,538
Posted By Ron B

My wife and I both have bikes like that

Absolutely! I have my Trek 7200 and my wife has a new (last year) 7100. We ride a LOT! Being married over 30 years, its a way of doing something fun together again.
We generally hit the paths...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,700
Posted By Ron B

Congratulations on the weight loss as well as...

Congratulations on the weight loss as well as getting your sugars under control..........way to go!
You've gotten some great replies to your questions - and I'm certainly not an expert, but the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,935
Posted By Ron B

Nice! I love my 7200 as well....and like you...

Nice! I love my 7200 as well....and like you over the past year or two have close to 2,000 miles on it. I would be interested if you would post regarding your luck in finding a non-suspension fork...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-10, 07:25 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,377
Posted By Ron B

between 10 and 12 on my 7200 but im old and...

between 10 and 12 on my 7200 but im old and fat........and i agree with some of the other posters - who cares! it's a beautiful world if you take time to look up once in a while........(i do agree...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,232
Posted By Ron B

about 42 miles in a charity ride i try and ride...

about 42 miles in a charity ride i try and ride at least 20 on the weekends when i can - i average about 10 mph - with stops etc. so that's about 2 hours for me and my better half - she loves riding...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,165
Posted By Ron B

For what it's worth (not much!) I agree with big...

For what it's worth (not much!) I agree with big Al on the 7200. I've had mine a couple years now - probably 2000 miles on it. Im a 'big guy' too and NO issues with it. If you really get into...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-08-10, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,104
Posted By Ron B

I recently came across their website. They look...

I recently came across their website. They look SOOOOOOOOO cool! If I lived in the city and/or could use a bike for my commute or daily transportation this would certainly be in the running -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,760
Posted By Ron B

I have one that I really like a lot. I got it at...

I have one that I really like a lot. I got it at REI. Actually it's my second one....the first was the 'athletic' model which I found to be a bit too narrow for me. I returned it and got the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,512
Posted By Ron B

I know how you feel... believe me.......but NEVER...

I know how you feel... believe me.......but NEVER give up.....for you and your son. NEVER EVER.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-10, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By Ron B

I have a Trek 7200 which is Trek's equivalent of...

I have a Trek 7200 which is Trek's equivalent of the Cypress. Just add bar ends (and perhaps a mirror - very handy!) and ride ride ride...........I was going to buy a Cypress as well but got a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By Ron B

chandltp = i just checked and the moderate DOES...

chandltp = i just checked and the moderate DOES NOT have the 'try for 120 day's' printing on it. REI is great with returns/exchanges and I love them, but just don't want you to spend your money and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By Ron B

The relaxed looks good - but REI doesn't carry. ...

The relaxed looks good - but REI doesn't carry. I base my opinion on absolutely NOTHING, but I think it's a bit too wide for longer distances. Again = based on 0 so take that for what it's worth. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By Ron B

Hi - REI (at least by me) sells a Selle "Respiro"...

Hi - REI (at least by me) sells a Selle "Respiro" that I recently purchased (I have a Trek 7200 and the numbness 'down there' was extreme after 20-30 miles).
I initially bought the "athletic"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

Jim - let's say its 17.5 inches now you know...

Jim - let's say its 17.5 inches now you know where to go?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

Retro actually it was my first ever charity ride...

Retro actually it was my first ever charity ride and while I'm glad I did it - everyone that rode it and was familiar with other organized rides said it was the worst planned/laid out path they had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

Stapfam - how about if we trade inseams**********...

Stapfam - how about if we trade inseams********** then we would both be 'normal' - whatever that is.............you don't find it awkward/dangerous to have the frame leave you nowhere near the ground?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

All great advice - thanks for the links etc. I...

All great advice - thanks for the links etc. I don't have a beard, but do have a bit of a belly and I'm not normally grouchy........If a bent is 'in the cards' after I explore my options - i.e....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

Please no bickering - lol - if a person wears...

Please no bickering - lol - if a person wears lycra or not, rides a bent, road bike etc. who cares? For me - I think a bent would be ideal physically and certainly I could work out/through the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

I neglected to mention - and thank you for the...

I neglected to mention - and thank you for the suggestions so far - but a 'bent' is out I believe - I have to transport the bike a distance to get to my 'trails' and I drive a Civic. I actually rode...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ron B

Advice please o wise ones.........(long) - desparate!

I'll try to keep this short and sweet but fear it will get long winded...........and I REALLY need advice....

Soon to be 56 here. Diabetes 2 and generally fat :rolleyes: BUT - late last summer I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,430
Posted By Ron B

ouch

I am REALLY not at all a negative person.........but I am giving up on this site for a while. I had slowness issues - reported them and was better for a couple days. Now the site locks up my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ron B

Much better

Hi not sure who/what/how but the site is running MUCH better now. Thank you. (P.S. I didn't upgrade, change, install, de-install anything).

Ron
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ron B

Why is this site so slowwwwwwwwwwww lately. Takes forever to open

Title says it all. It used to be just fine, now most of the time I give up in frustration. No problem with my computer on other sites.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-10, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,382
Posted By Ron B

I believe you are right about the trigger vs....

I believe you are right about the trigger vs. grip shifters....I posted on another thread but I met a guy a few days ago that retired from work (Yahoooooo) bought a Navigator and has been without a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Posted By Ron B

Ditto the positive comments on the Navigators. ...

Ditto the positive comments on the Navigators. It is extremely comfortable, really truly not THAT heavy and with the raised handlebars it takes pressure off your wrists and shoulders. I met a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,194
Posted By Ron B

Hi. I have a 7200 and my wife has a 7100. No...

Hi. I have a 7200 and my wife has a 7100. No wobbles and lots of miles. Not sure if something on the bike is loose. My wife hadn't ridden for 30 years, was a bit shaky for about 2 minutes and off...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-10, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,383
Posted By Ron B

Good tip on the 7100 WSD sale. I bought one for...

Good tip on the 7100 WSD sale. I bought one for my better half yesterday (she rode it a bunch and compared with some others, really likes it!). Yahoo - good tip about the sale - 50 off and a incite...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-05-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,383
Posted By Ron B

Very similar situation as you. My wife and I...

Very similar situation as you. My wife and I have been shopping a lot for her. Try the Trek Ladies (WSD) 7100 seems really nice/servicable and 399. I have a 7200 and ride it a LOT - and I mean...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-05-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,394
Posted By Ron B

Hi - google Eiko - 150 miles for a...

Hi - google Eiko - 150 miles for a cause............. or google Eiko on bicycle. Be inspired. I was.........am........phenomenal story........

Good luck and just do it!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,887
Posted By Ron B

Wow - talk about similarities! I'm 55 and just...

Wow - talk about similarities! I'm 55 and just got back into biking this past summer as well.........like you I first bought a Navigator but after two weekends called the LBS - returned it for a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-07-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,806
Posted By Ron B

wow

Great ideas there! I plan on doing a metric century this summer - tour de cure for diabetes....may I ask what type of seat you have in the Trek? It looks comfortable and I'm currently in the market...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By Ron B

What an ingeneous idea - good for you!!! I have...

What an ingeneous idea - good for you!!! I have a Trek 7200 for much the same reasons as you. I try not to ride at night but when I do I bought a fairly inexpensive set (head and tail lights) from...
Forum: Introductions
01-28-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By Ron B

Hi from Orland Park IL! 55 here started riding...

Hi from Orland Park IL! 55 here started riding late summer - LOVE it! I have a Trek 7200 and it's great - especially vs. my old Schwinn that I lived on as a kid.
Type 2 diabetes and when I ride my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,948
Posted By Ron B

jppe - GOD bless for the offer but I'm not...

jppe - GOD bless for the offer but I'm not destitute *yet! just out of a job - temporarily I hope. could use a prayer. blues I will check out the saddle but i kinda like the brooks - that can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,948
Posted By Ron B

rhoda - yes thought about a 'bent' but not for me...

rhoda - yes thought about a 'bent' but not for me - yet - maybe some day (funds are a big issue - don't care what anyone thinks - i think they're cool).
dellphinius/all - i actually tried on a pair...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,948
Posted By Ron B

smokester - i'm with ya = no buy before try -...

smokester - i'm with ya = no buy before try - thanks for the advice as well
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,948
Posted By Ron B

thanks again blues dawg - on my list when funds...

thanks again blues dawg - on my list when funds become available..
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