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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-08, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,546
Posted By CrashGordon

At 65 I rode the Mt. Hood MTB trail this...

At 65 I rode the Mt. Hood MTB trail this year....rode up then hung on while we rode down...put quite a pucker on my poor leather seat. LOL Next it is off to Normandy in late September for a bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By CrashGordon

Went to the grocery store and made sure I secured...

Went to the grocery store and made sure I secured my new bike. Came out and my saddle, pump and ditty bag were all gone.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-08, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,607
Posted By CrashGordon

How do I flat bar a road bike

Here is the background. I have been commuting on a Specialized Robaux (sp?) and it is OK. I also bought a Specialized Sirrus to use as a noon run around bike on those days when I need to drive into...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By CrashGordon

Thats for sure, sometimes its not what saddle...

Thats for sure, sometimes its not what saddle you use, but whose in the saddle :)
Forum: Commuting
05-05-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By CrashGordon

Thanks, will order the Sirrus then....any...

Thanks, will order the Sirrus then....any suggestions (other than LBS) where to get one?
Forum: Commuting
05-05-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By CrashGordon

Specialized Sirrus or Jamis Coda Sport?

I am looking to buy a bike to chain up down in the parking garage of my office building and then use during the work week for an exercise ride. I do have a nice mountain bike and a road bike, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-08, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By CrashGordon

Flat Bar for a Fat Boy?

I went out and bought a new decent bike to commute to work on, but find that most of the time I need to bring suits to the office and it just isn't convenient to ride to work...but I do get time...
Forum: Southeast
01-01-08, 06:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,306
Posted By CrashGordon

29. CrashGordon - Woodbridge, VA

29. CrashGordon - Woodbridge, VA
Forum: Commuting
12-14-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,952
Posted By CrashGordon

Here's my two cents. You are describing a...

Here's my two cents. You are describing a touring bike. I rode one for 5 years and loved it.

Take a look at Craig's list...it is where I sold and purchased by last 4 bikes.
Forum: Southeast
12-14-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By CrashGordon

Looking for Riding Group - Ft Belvoir Area

Hi All,

I live in Woodbridge and commute from Mt. Vernon to Crystal City a few days a week. But I have been looking for a group that rides together on the weekends...Sat or Sun. MTB or Road...
Forum: Southeast
12-14-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,306
Posted By CrashGordon

Trek_Rider_05 - Alexandria, VA 2. Coyote_hiker...

Trek_Rider_05 - Alexandria, VA
2. Coyote_hiker Washington, DC
3. dpara - Alexandria
4. Routergod- Springfield
5. Deskjockey - Arlington
6. roadCruiser76 - Charles Town WV
7. Crack Monkey -...
Forum: Southeast
10-25-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,611
Posted By CrashGordon

Fraid I am too old to join the marines....but I...

Fraid I am too old to join the marines....but I do have a CAC, so maybe they will let me in. On the map, the main loop looks about 6-7 miles long. I found a better looking ride up on the net in the...
Forum: Southeast
10-25-07, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By CrashGordon

Did you ever get fitted? Where did you go and...

Did you ever get fitted? Where did you go and what was the experience?

I am thinking of getting myself fitted to my specialized bike and was considering Spokes Etc over on Quaker St. Anyone...
Forum: Southeast
10-25-07, 06:19 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,787
Posted By CrashGordon

Just got to Woodbridge from Northern Florida... ...

Just got to Woodbridge from Northern Florida...

Looking for people to ride with!
Forum: Southeast
10-25-07, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,611
Posted By CrashGordon

I live in the Belmont Bay area and am close to...

I live in the Belmont Bay area and am close to the VRE (Rt 123 and Rt 1 crossing). I need to dig out a map of Woodbridge (just moved here) and map the route, but PWP seems to be a very high traffic...
Forum: Southeast
10-24-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,611
Posted By CrashGordon

Know any good rides in Woodbridge VA?

Anyone know any good rides for a road bike in the Woodbridge area? The closest one that I have found is the Mt. Vernon trail, but it is 45mins away and usually packed on a nice day. I heard...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-05-07, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By CrashGordon

Daredevil, did you mean: Cygo Lite - Night-Rover...

Daredevil, did you mean: Cygo Lite - Night-Rover NiMH Xtra 16 watt? I see that it has a water bottle battery, is that rechargeable? Looks like a nice setup for the price.

diff_lock2, I am not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-05-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By CrashGordon

Question New commuter, need my first light

Hi all,

I am a new commuter and it keeps getting light later and now I find myself riding in the dark. I need an affordable light set up that will provide enough light for my one hour commute to...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By CrashGordon

Need some commuting advice.

I am about to start commuting to work. I live in the Washington DC area and can commute the 11 miles or so without more than a mile of being on the road. I did buy a specialized raiboux elite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-07, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By CrashGordon

Not sure if this helps, but I tested both bikes...

Not sure if this helps, but I tested both bikes recently as I had the same decision to make. I talked to 3 LBS and it truely was a toss up. I ended up with the Specialized only because it just felt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-07, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By CrashGordon

First off, thanks Fox for the links. I took my...

First off, thanks Fox for the links. I took my measurements, and found that the bike really fit into the XL size range and just couldn't get it to fit the sizing that I think I need. I went out and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-07, 05:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By CrashGordon

I do have to admit that you all have me...

I do have to admit that you all have me rethinking my decision.

First, the Roubaix wasn't $1200 but $1700 (thank the Wifey for straightening that out). So I am thinking, I put the kevlar tires on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-07, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By CrashGordon

I live in the Washington DC area and will be...

I live in the Washington DC area and will be using it on the Mt Vernon trail to go to and from work and to just get a workout in the evenings. So not really very hilly and mostly paved. I do have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-07, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By CrashGordon

Still Looking for the Bike

Thanks for all the advice.

First off, the Cannondale T800. I am saying the bike is too large because with a 29" inseam, I am sitting on the crossbar...there is no free play and the seat post is...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-07, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By CrashGordon

Commuter Bike for an aging clydsdale?

Hi, I am currently riding a T800 Cannondale that is much too big for me. I am only 5'9" and the bike is a large and I have to stand on my tip toes when I get off and on.

I live in the Wash DC...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-07, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By CrashGordon

Commuting bike for a clydsdale over 60?

My first question was where to put this, but since age seems to define how much energy that I have, I will put it here.

I am looking for a bike to ride to work. I am over 260lbs and live in the...
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