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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-15, 11:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,361
Posted By ofgit

After working around MDs for 20+ years, I agree...

After working around MDs for 20+ years, I agree with Gerryattrick.

"I believe docs should sometimes take a more holistic approach rather than prescribing drugs for every symptom."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-15, 11:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,650
Posted By ofgit

Stopped Metformin because of one side effect! As...

Stopped Metformin because of one side effect! As Jack Nicholson said in Bucket List, "Never trust a fart!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,822
Posted By ofgit

I mouse with the left hand while writing with the...

I mouse with the left hand while writing with the right, for work. No FB for me. No nail polish either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 256,711
Posted By ofgit

I think the U brake on the chain stay came in '87.

I think the U brake on the chain stay came in '87.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 01:42 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 256,711
Posted By ofgit

I never find those kinda deals!

I never find those kinda deals!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 256,711
Posted By ofgit

My '85 RockHopper looked like this one. Maybe it...

My '85 RockHopper looked like this one. Maybe it was an '86? Anyway, I found one to replace it with a few years ago.


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Also had the next year model. A yellow one with chainstay U...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,622
Posted By ofgit

It's your bike. Set it up like -you- want it. I...

It's your bike. Set it up like -you- want it. I had not seen the 'Detroit' bar until doing a search for pics of riser bars to reply to your post. I kinda like 'em actually.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-14, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,164
Posted By ofgit

The old 'normal' range was 80-120. A finger stick...

The old 'normal' range was 80-120. A finger stick should be elevated some about 60-90 minutes after eating and return to your 'normal' soon after. You won't know your 'normal' unless you test and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-14, 03:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,622
Posted By ofgit

You might try a riser type bar, 419073 ...

You might try a riser type bar,


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or maybe an inverted drop bar,


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,965
Posted By ofgit

Had a magenta/DiNucci green StumpJumper for a...

Had a magenta/DiNucci green StumpJumper for a short while in the late '80s. Makes me cringe to think about that color scheme.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,183
Posted By ofgit

I'd buy it before someone else does.

I'd buy it before someone else does.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-15-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,407
Posted By ofgit

That's only about $225 in '84 money.

That's only about $225 in '84 money.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,176
Posted By ofgit

Who here has ridden a Cobb saddle and what do you...

Who here has ridden a Cobb saddle and what do you think about it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,818
Posted By ofgit

My 7th grade (mid '60s), 20 something year old,...

My 7th grade (mid '60s), 20 something year old, english teacher had a pairamountains and liked to wear dresses with plunging necklines. When she would stand, lean forward and put her hands on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,938
Posted By ofgit

Wish I'da known this before risking riding on all...

Wish I'da known this before risking riding on all those non machined anodized rims through all kinds of conditions (on and off road) back in the day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By ofgit

Some of my bikes are set up this way too and have...

Some of my bikes are set up this way too and have no shifting problems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-14, 08:36 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 38,113
Posted By ofgit

Luv it!

Luv it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,712
Posted By ofgit

These right now. 417368 417369

These right now.

417368 417369
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 38,113
Posted By ofgit

Not mine but a fave.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,150
Posted By ofgit

1- Fixed gear 16"? wheel, mid '50s 2- Single...

1- Fixed gear 16"? wheel, mid '50s

2- Single speed, coaster balloon tire late '50s, shared with 2 year older brother. Yeah, right.

3- Columbia Playboy 88 muscle bike w/ 3 speed hub, grip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,938
Posted By ofgit

Like this one.

Like this one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 36,307
Posted By ofgit

The upper pulley has room to move, side to side,...

The upper pulley has room to move, side to side, so it can 'self center' under the sprocket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-14, 08:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,201
Posted By ofgit

Just cut the legs off an old wooden stool to make...

Just cut the legs off an old wooden stool to make it about 14" tall and sit down to work on the drive train/bottom bracket.
There are more than two tube diameters?!?!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-14, 04:07 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,775
Posted By ofgit

"I remember being at the drag strip in the mid...

"I remember being at the drag strip in the mid 80s when chutes were first deployed. I heard comments by some that it was totally unnecessary because there was plenty of track to use to slow down."
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15,468
Views: 4,111,477
Posted By ofgit

So that's where my bikes went!

So that's where my bikes went!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,201
Posted By ofgit

Have had one of these work fine for years. ...

Have had one of these work fine for years.


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Not mine.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-14, 05:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,872
Posted By ofgit

[QUOTE=Roody;17287187]Thanks, but I really don't...

[QUOTE=Roody;17287187]Thanks, but I really don't want to see trolling. I was enjoying the topic here before ILTB derailed it. Your last message was interesting:



Something I miss about my...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-07-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,872
Posted By ofgit

I miss my car free days too. Those were also my...

I miss my car free days too. Those were also my 20 something years old days though and that might have something to do with the feeling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,039
Posted By ofgit

A heat blower used for shrinking model airplane...

A heat blower used for shrinking model airplane covering works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,199
Posted By ofgit

Now a days there seems to be a competition to see...

Now a days there seems to be a competition to see how many different tools they can fit onto a folding format, making them larger, heavier and less useful. I have a few older ones that have like 3 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,341
Posted By ofgit

I try to forget about those that got away. The...

I try to forget about those that got away. The older I get the easier it is to forget...lotsa things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,694
Posted By ofgit

Not me. A member didn't like my other avatar and...

Not me. A member didn't like my other avatar and when I changed it, I quickly picked one from some saved from the net pics. Course I had to edit the 'words of wisdom' associated with that old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 01:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,694
Posted By ofgit

Been letting mine grow for the 11 years since I...

Been letting mine grow for the 11 years since I broke my ankle. Every now and then I grab a fist full at the end and cut that much off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,779
Posted By ofgit

Don't 'flip'. Just ride (or intend to ride) so if...

Don't 'flip'. Just ride (or intend to ride) so if it isn't my size, I pass. Matter of fact, unless it is one of only a few really desirable (to me) models that I don't already have, only the pictures...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,164
Posted By ofgit

Don't think I could ride very far on a muffin and...

Don't think I could ride very far on a muffin and a handful of grapes. Get a glucometer and check your sugar when you wake in the morning and before meals. Keep a written record and carry a piece of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,970
Posted By ofgit

On my 52cm (CTC/CTT) '80s steel frame bikes I can...

On my 52cm (CTC/CTT) '80s steel frame bikes I can stand flat footed w/shoes on (65" notso tall w/ 79cm PBH) and have
from a slight clearance to touching, depending on the tire size and BB height of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,583
Posted By ofgit

Gonna prep the ~20 riders that have been in...

Gonna prep the ~20 riders that have been in storage since that tornado made me move. There are also about 5 other un built up frames in that shed. Unless maybe a nice 52cm '80s Motobecane, Bianchi,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-14, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By ofgit

Don't 'cheap out' on the components and do a test...

Don't 'cheap out' on the components and do a test ride, of some duration, to thoroughly test the whole set up before the trip. Learn how to deal with cleaning and maintaining your equipment while on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By ofgit

Just find and attach something that comes close...

Just find and attach something that comes close to matching the existing holes to have your own unique 'brand'.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,383
Posted By ofgit

Thanks. Was beginning to think there were no...

Thanks. Was beginning to think there were no shade tree mechanics (improvise, adapt and overcome) on the forums any more.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-14, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,383
Posted By ofgit

A large crescent wrench and a straight edge work...

A large crescent wrench and a straight edge work in a pinch.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,200
Posted By ofgit

Looks like a convenient spot to have a bag. Are...

Looks like a convenient spot to have a bag. Are these bags stable? Seems they would damage the finish on the top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,176
Posted By ofgit

Black Sharpies work great for disguising small...

Black Sharpies work great for disguising small tears in old amplifier tolex covering or even to reduce the visibility of bright scratches on blued metal tools. They should work as well on black...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-23-14, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,750
Posted By ofgit

I'm that height, have a PBH of 30.7" and...

I'm that height, have a PBH of 30.7" and comfortably ride 52/53cm (horizontal TT 53.5 to 55cm) steel frame road bikes with everything from 700c x 23 to 35c tires.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-23-14, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By ofgit

I have a kind of short PBH measurement and on my...

I have a kind of short PBH measurement and on my favorite bikes I touch but can still lift the bike an inch (or two on some, 700x28c to 35c tires) before 'hitting' bone. This has not been an...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-23-14, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,838
Posted By ofgit

+1 Sitting, while cycling, on any clothing...

+1

Sitting, while cycling, on any clothing seams can also cause pressure points. Especially blue jeans. Although while living car free (on a Fuji 10 speed) in my 20s, it didn't seem to bother me.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-23-14, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 928
Posted By ofgit

VTT is 1cm longer and stem is 2.3cm shorter than...

VTT is 1cm longer and stem is 2.3cm shorter than your current bike. You should be able to get it very close to the same reach, from seat to bar, depending on the fore/aft placement of the seat and/or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,998
Posted By ofgit

Only know of 3 people in this rural area who are...

Only know of 3 people in this rural area who are into road cycling. We all have different schedules so tend to ride solo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,133
Posted By ofgit

Lost in a tornado.

Lost in a tornado.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,186
Posted By ofgit

Comfort. I'm not comfortable in and can't...

Comfort. I'm not comfortable in and can't maintain an 'aggressive, aero position' on a bike.
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