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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,150
Posted By Catsharp

Hope you were wearing a helmet. Sorry for the...

Hope you were wearing a helmet. Sorry for the crash!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,938
Posted By Catsharp

The descriptor “user friendly” is the part I...

The descriptor “user friendly” is the part I don’t get,. Like, this bike is easier to understand than other road bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,929
Posted By Catsharp

Their videos seem excellent, to me. Really...

Their videos seem excellent, to me. Really capture the mood, generally understated, realistic for what they are trying to convey, terrific scenery, great panoramic shots and close-ups, etc. I could...
Forum: Touring
07-26-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,357
Posted By Catsharp

Really like the color. Celery green? Anyway,...

Really like the color. Celery green? Anyway, black and grey bikes .... so tiresome
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,488
Posted By Catsharp

Crossing through an area with barriers to prevent...

Crossing through an area with barriers to prevent motor vehicles... the gap I saw at first just had the massive concrete blocks and pylons, but next thing I know I'm going between a couple that have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,488
Posted By Catsharp

Not adequately paying attention while riding...

Not adequately paying attention while riding between concrete abutments so I didn’t notice that the two I was crossing between had a cable stretched there. Surprise!...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,675
Posted By Catsharp

I have a Copenhagen wheel on a Specialized hybrid...

I have a Copenhagen wheel on a Specialized hybrid bike. Copenhagen Wheel is set to class 1 initially but can be augmented to a limit of 24 or 25 MPH, which I have done. When it was set at 20 MPH I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,918
Posted By Catsharp

I'm also considering either the Vado or the Vado...

I'm also considering either the Vado or the Vado SL. I've ridden the Turbo Vado and it is smooth, powerful, comfortable etc. I'm likely fit enough to go with the Vado SL (I think) but there aren't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,918
Posted By Catsharp

for what its worth, I'm about 5'9" (maybe down to...

for what its worth, I'm about 5'9" (maybe down to 5'8-ish now with age) and I'm often between the frames sizes M and L on nearly all manufacturer's bikes, not on what they recommend but when I ride...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-25-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,540
Posted By Catsharp

I agree with many of the reasons listed here-...

I agree with many of the reasons listed here- e-bike gets me out on some days when I don't feel peppy enough to hop on the analog bike, although I do still ride that one (lifelong road rider here). ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,296
Posted By Catsharp

Ankurmenon: I’m curious what elements of the...

Ankurmenon:
I’m curious what elements of the current setting you dislike? The work itself, (sounds as though you may be burned out a bit) and simply the bike shop environment? or the people you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,747
Posted By Catsharp

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1333x1000/573a70db_e1fc_4d17_abb5_4ef74728b95a_01f76fb58478d5419878ee146390f6ffd6a3b124.png
Copenhagen wheel - pure fun.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,747
Posted By Catsharp

nice parking area for the fleet!

nice parking area for the fleet!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,044
Posted By Catsharp

I have a good friend, long-time practicing...

I have a good friend, long-time practicing psychologist who asked - "I wonder what it is you're running away from?"
Gave me a complex for a while. So I went out riding, and forgot all about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,044
Posted By Catsharp

Agree with Surak - 'Training Peaks' list; I know...

Agree with Surak - 'Training Peaks' list; I know I don't eat enough/eat right to stay at optimum. Have injuries pretty well healed, sleeping is better with more exercise, in my case, Going to try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,044
Posted By Catsharp

This is really interesting because its the first...

This is really interesting because its the first time I’ve seen moodiness/irritability mentioned in association with the after effects of overtraining, or simply extended over-exerting. I’ve had the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,747
Posted By Catsharp

Thanks for that info- I have a Copenhagen wheel...

Thanks for that info- I have a Copenhagen wheel that I really really like but am interested in this one as an upgrade, also will be an overall lighter package I think. I get about 40-45 on a charge,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,747
Posted By Catsharp

I was also considering test riding the Cannondale...

I was also considering test riding the Cannondale Quick Neo- Have you determined what the range is, generally?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,702
Posted By Catsharp

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bab9a3bc_bb62_4de8_92f6_055c1e8b867f_1ee9f7011c0c2c657534a11df0a68a706e1fea2c.jpeg

Buster. likes to nap.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-19, 02:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,904
Posted By Catsharp

I know, this always cracks me up. I'm pretty...

I know, this always cracks me up. I'm pretty much an omnivore but I do eat much better on the weekends when I have time to plan, prepare and cook. I would LOVE to eat as a vegetarian, but each time...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,520
Posted By Catsharp

yes lets talk (I didn't see the email but sent...

yes lets talk (I didn't see the email but sent you contact info)
am in OKC area.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,520
Posted By Catsharp

probably because I was in office, not much...

probably because I was in office, not much space/time. :)
Thank you for the info, that is helpful!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,520
Posted By Catsharp

trying To upload photos, using flickr ...

trying To upload photos, using flickr


https://www.flickr.com/photos/159297834@N05/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-04-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,520
Posted By Catsharp

WW2 Paratrooper bike

A friend of mine has one of these, (I will see it tomorrow and post pics).
It is in good working order, as he used it for commuter transportation 40+ years ago in college. Its been stored in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-16, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,484
Posted By Catsharp

I have RA; was diagnosed about 2 years ago. It...

I have RA; was diagnosed about 2 years ago. It took the experts a while to figure out why my hands (mainly wrists) were killing me. Having ridden road bikes for as long as I can recall, I kept trying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By Catsharp

FWIW, I always rode a road bike, (even way back...

FWIW, I always rode a road bike, (even way back when they were called "ten-speeds", then realized fun/simplicity of single speed bikes. Plus, and this is a minor point, they're cleaner. don't have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-01-14, 04:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,591
Posted By Catsharp

If anyone is still looking, I have this bar, new...

If anyone is still looking, I have this bar, new in box, selling for $125.
purchased just before I stopped riding so didn't use.
trying to post in Marketplace area but it says I cannot start new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,386
Posted By Catsharp

ah, that is what it appears to be, never seen...

ah, that is what it appears to be,
never seen that before.
thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,386
Posted By Catsharp

317159 considerine buying used road bike but...

317159

considerine buying used road bike but stem on this looks unusual ?
Not just that its not at the top of the steerer tube but what is below the stem. is this normal?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 55,805
Posted By Catsharp

"When I had less than 100 posts, I had zero forum...

"When I had less than 100 posts, I had zero forum cred. I have learned much in here since 2005. Yes, thousands of posts, for the most part, does earn you forum cred."

Ok, but that doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 812
Views: 55,805
Posted By Catsharp

people who think having thousands of posts =...

people who think having thousands of posts = credibility
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 83,500
Posted By Catsharp

After reading some of the posts regarding this...

After reading some of the posts regarding this matter, I had NO idea this was such a polarizing thing to do (modifying a bike to fit one's needs). Interesting.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 83,500
Posted By Catsharp

I actually love how this bike rides. Not...

I actually love how this bike rides. Not completely sure what to base that on, just the feel, its reasonably light, just under 20 lbs I believe, shifts perfectly. I may have gotten a little bit of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 83,500
Posted By Catsharp

I don't think it is terribly elegant looking; it...

I don't think it is terribly elegant looking; it seems an unusual look to many traditional roadies, but I had two choices, simply sell it and shop for something more fitting, or try the modification...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 83,500
Posted By Catsharp

Not too long ago I converted my Giant road bike...

Not too long ago I converted my Giant road bike to flat bars, mainly because I was trying to find a more comfortable riding position for any period longer than about 2 hours. I have ridden road bikes...
Forum: PCad's Kingdom: Mount Doom
11-14-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 51,602
Views: 1,765,524
Posted By Catsharp

This thread has some value. As a recreational...

This thread has some value. As a recreational road rider without a lot of time, I have actually learned a lot from reading these posts. OK, a bunch of them are tangents, but if you're not someone...
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