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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,598
Posted By JimT

Good advice here. A good fitter can figure out...

Good advice here. A good fitter can figure out just what you need in the way bike geometry, then you can go shopping for a bike that fits that geometry. Then the fitter can fine tune that after you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,053
Posted By JimT

Nice ride report and pics. :thumb: Thanks Jim

Nice ride report and pics. :thumb: Thanks

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,075
Posted By JimT

Thanks for the report. I might have to give one...

Thanks for the report. I might have to give one a try.
I tried one of the bar end mirrors and I think it would of been ok, except I've used one of those little mirrors that clips on to my glasses...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,877
Posted By JimT

Man, you said a mouthful there my friend! :thumb:...

Man, you said a mouthful there my friend! :thumb: A person sure doesn't have to look very far to see someone who can't anymore. :(

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,808
Posted By JimT

No, you just need to get your "Flash Gordon...

No, you just need to get your "Flash Gordon Secret Decoder Ring" out of a box of Wheaties! Then it all becomes clear. :D

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By JimT

It was real slow for me until I purchased a...

It was real slow for me until I purchased a Premium Membership, then it sped way up.

Jim
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 994
Posted By JimT

When I opened this thread I thought I was going...

When I opened this thread I thought I was going to see something like: Work is the curse of the biking classes! :(

Jim
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-14-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By JimT

Thanks for the info. Three of us did the U.S....

Thanks for the info. Three of us did the U.S. portion of the route back in 2004 on dual sport motorcycles. It's pretty incredible what these folks are doing on bicycles. It's going to be fun to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,022
Posted By JimT

I suppose the folks who study such things are...

I suppose the folks who study such things are looking at life expectancy today. Then looking at the rate of medical advancements. Then looking at the fact that a 10 year old today will have 90 more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,022
Posted By JimT

Very similar situation here. My elderly father...

Very similar situation here. My elderly father (age 89) has been living with us since my mother passed away 2 1/2 years ago. Our daughter-in--law is able to come for a few days once in a while so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By JimT

Seems reasonable to me. Jim

Seems reasonable to me.

Jim
Forum: Touring
06-08-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,424
Posted By JimT

That's really sad to hear. I grew up in Eugene...

That's really sad to hear. I grew up in Eugene in the 50's and 60's and my parents grew up there in the 20's and 30's..........wasn't that way then.

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,724
Posted By JimT

One of the best accessories I've installed on my...

One of the best accessories I've installed on my bike is an extra water bottle cage to hold my little 1 pint thermos full of coffee. :)

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,226
Posted By JimT

If you get down to Bend, OR, give the Cascade...

If you get down to Bend, OR, give the Cascade Lakes Highway area a look. Lots of lakes, streams, camping, bike riding, hiking. Beautiful country.

Jim
Forum: Touring
05-18-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,330
Posted By JimT

I got the same catalog and see that there's also...

I got the same catalog and see that there's also a 20% off coupon.

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,937
Posted By JimT

I understand what you're saying. Why is it we...

I understand what you're saying. Why is it we can remember stuff like this, but can't remember what we had for breakfast? :eek:

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,937
Posted By JimT

Thanks for mentioning this 8 day tour. I googled...

Thanks for mentioning this 8 day tour. I googled it and found out lots of interesting info. One more to add to my "bucket list". :thumb:

Jim

PS: Tnx to the OP for posting the pics.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 913
Posted By JimT

Yes, please elaborate on the "freedom" aspect and...

Yes, please elaborate on the "freedom" aspect and how it works for you. I don't want to miss out on something good here. :)

Jim
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-13-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By JimT

I'm sure there's some great info in cycling...

I'm sure there's some great info in cycling books, but I'm thinking the best use of one would be to load it in a saddlebag and take it for lots of rides. :thumb:

Jim
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-12-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By JimT

According to the website: Alex DA22 (451) 20 x 1...

According to the website: Alex DA22 (451) 20 x 1 1/8 or Alex AL-R390 (451) 20 x 1 1/8
If you give them a call I'm sure they can give you more info.

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,740
Posted By JimT

Is that like saying: "I'm in pretty darn good...

Is that like saying: "I'm in pretty darn good shape for the condition I'm in"?:thumb:

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,740
Posted By JimT

Not for very far at a time, anyway, before...

Not for very far at a time, anyway, before needing to take a................ahem.............break. :cry:

Jim
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,484
Posted By JimT

I'm Bike Friday shopping and the Pocket Rocket...

I'm Bike Friday shopping and the Pocket Rocket Pro is one model I'm looking at (the Tikit, Crusoe and NWT being the others) and would love to hear how you set yours up for camping trips.

As for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,252
Posted By JimT

I saw your post about looking at a 2009 Roubaix....

I saw your post about looking at a 2009 Roubaix. What size was it and how was the standover height on it?

Jim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,252
Posted By JimT

I just went and checked. In my slippers I can...

I just went and checked. In my slippers I can stand a little ways in front of the seat nose and can lift the front wheel of my bike almost 4" off the ground before "the boys" start objecting. Maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,252
Posted By JimT

Just for comparison. I'm 5' 8" with a 29"...

Just for comparison. I'm 5' 8" with a 29" inseam. I'm riding a 56cm Specialized Roubaix Elite which fits great. If you get a bike with a sloping top tube you can buy a larger frame which helps to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-09-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,488
Posted By JimT

I've no experience with that particular bag, but...

I've no experience with that particular bag, but I do have this one from REI: http://www.rei.com/product/800510 It seems a little smaller and quite a bit cheaper. It works great for what I want it...
Forum: Touring
05-08-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimT

At the fire station I worked at we had a station...

At the fire station I worked at we had a station cat that would sometimes sleep in the hose bed of the engine. More than once it went on a fire call with us. I'd say the cat went on a "tour" while...
Forum: Touring
05-08-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimT

This discussion has made me stop and think about...

This discussion has made me stop and think about this whole "touring" thing. I think Machka has made some good points.
If you take the "tour" out of the bicycle catagory for a moment think about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-10, 08:23 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 12,822
Posted By JimT

My guess is that it's just the guide off a front...

My guess is that it's just the guide off a front derailleur which is being used to keep the chain on the front chain ring when folding..................good idea.

Jim
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,928
Posted By JimT

Oh know......................you're wrong. I...

Oh know......................you're wrong. I invented the bike back then............................I just couldn't get the patent on it! :innocent: Oh wait! Maybe it was the internet I invented....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,928
Posted By JimT

Now that you've got a new mtb you might consider...

Now that you've got a new mtb you might consider putting some road tires and maybe a rack on your Trek and use it for road riding. I did that with my first mtb, a Bridgestone MB2 and it worked...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,667
Posted By JimT

I'm glad to hear that. I've been thinking about...

I'm glad to hear that. I've been thinking about ordering one, until I heard about the fading issue. When I get it I'll try the clear nail polish or some other clear top coat.

Jim
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,069
Posted By JimT

I'm at the other end of the scale. I ride a 56cm...

I'm at the other end of the scale. I ride a 56cm Specialized Roubaix Elite with a 56.5cm top tube effective length and it fits great. :)

Jim
Forum: Touring
05-01-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,816
Posted By JimT

Knowing what I know now, I think the first thing...

Knowing what I know now, I think the first thing I would do is spend the money with a good bike fitter to find out just what size bike I need and then go find the bike that meets those requirements...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27,146
Views: 3,150,261
Posted By JimT

Did the 65 mi. loop of the "Ride Around Clark...

Did the 65 mi. loop of the "Ride Around Clark County" in Vancouver, Wa. today. Only got rained on hard once............................but my rain gear that was back in my truck stayed nice and dry!...
Forum: Touring
04-30-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,379
Posted By JimT

Here's a thread from page 2 which discusses this:...

Here's a thread from page 2 which discusses this: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?638407-Riding-L.A.-to-Portland-on-Highway-1-(mostly)

Regards, Jim
Forum: Touring
04-29-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,379
Posted By JimT

Perhaps you could add a little more info. How...

Perhaps you could add a little more info. How long do you have? How many miles do you like to ride in a day? Do you like climbing or want to stay flat as possible? Do you want to specifically ride...
Forum: Touring
04-26-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,993
Posted By JimT

The other advantage of going North to South,...

The other advantage of going North to South, besides the prevailing wind issue, is that your on the ocean side of the road, so it's easy to stop and take in the view or to enjoy it while you ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-10, 09:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,030
Posted By JimT

I'm doing the "Monster Cookie Ride" metric...

I'm doing the "Monster Cookie Ride" metric century ride in Salem, Oregon tomorrow. Hopefully, my first epic ride of many for this season. :)

Jim
Forum: Touring
04-23-10, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 930
Posted By JimT

I came up with about 1150 miles for the trip. At...

I came up with about 1150 miles for the trip. At 60 miles per day that would be 19 days. Seems doable to me. As has been mentioned before, the trick is to get a very early start to cover a lot of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,436
Posted By JimT

Well, that did the trick......................the...

Well, that did the trick......................the home page (where the loading problem was) is now loading much much faster. :thumb: Now if I can just warm up to the idea of automatic renewal with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,436
Posted By JimT

OK, got it thanks. Got signed up for the trial...

OK, got it thanks. Got signed up for the trial membership to see if that helps.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,244
Posted By JimT

I was just thinking about that today while I was...

I was just thinking about that today while I was mounting my new pump and top tube bag so I can carry my cell phone and small digital camera. Then there's the new bottle cage I need to add so I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,436
Posted By JimT

I don't have a problem with spending a few bucks...

I don't have a problem with spending a few bucks to become a member, but so far I've been unable to figure out how to do it :( ....................of course do keep in mind that I am hanging out on...
Forum: Touring
04-19-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,337
Posted By JimT

Question for Doug64: I notice that the Bianchi...

Question for Doug64:
I notice that the Bianchi Volpe is catagorized as a cyclocross bike that can be used for tours, as opposed to a full on touring bike. Could that be why you like it better? ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,415
Posted By JimT

Oops...............looks like you've already...

Oops...............looks like you've already covered what I mentioned in my previous post. ;)

Jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,415
Posted By JimT

Have you thought about going through a...

Have you thought about going through a professional fitting? I did that with a road bike I bought about 15 years ago and it worked out great. I actually ended up going with a longer stem, which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,436
Posted By JimT

Same problem here with IE8. The Home page seems...

Same problem here with IE8. The Home page seems to be the problem. I've had good luck getting on the forum by coming in the backdoor: http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-627514.html
Then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 12,822
Posted By JimT

I sure did err! :( Check my post #16. Sandy...

I sure did err! :( Check my post #16. Sandy Earl at Bike Friday told me that the Travel Tikit went from 23 to 110 and the Speeding Tikit went from 24 to 92. Somehow in scribling my notes I got the...
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