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Forum: Electric Bikes
01-09-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,571
Posted By pippin65

What I tell ‘em.

“What the **** you care, you snippy ****. YOU know what? Nobody and I means nobody gives two piss drops to your existence, tortured though it may be.

get the **** outta here, Dick
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,555
Posted By pippin65

Oval chain ring

Was wondering what you folks think of an oval chainring? Hype or help? I live in Florida but think that the big ring may help. Anyone have any experience? Thanks
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-27-19, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,078
Posted By pippin65

Portable oxygen

I get winded. Bad. Poor stamina from being overweight and having smoked 35 years....since quit.

I am am wondering portable O2 systems that I can buy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Posted By pippin65

I just wanna go fast and not taco my rims. And...

I just wanna go fast and not taco my rims. And they are so crazy expensive, rims in general.
For some reason I thought I’d ride at mid-90’s and it works. Figured I didn’t want my 250 bulk on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Posted By pippin65

Thanks for your nice response

Thanks for your nice response
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Posted By pippin65

Tire pressures

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hi all. I have a giant defy 3 and love it. However...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,586
Posted By pippin65

Too expensive.

Too expensive.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,071
Posted By pippin65

Wahoo bolt is worth every penny. Love it. Love...

Wahoo bolt is worth every penny. Love it. Love the data.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,907
Posted By pippin65

If you’re using your phones GPS it gets wicked...

If you’re using your phones GPS it gets wicked hot and sucks battery.
I highly recommend the Wahoo bolt. Was/is worth every worth penny.
Forum: Southeast
07-05-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,514
Posted By pippin65

My bad. Did not read closely enough. The...

My bad. Did not read closely enough. The Withalacochee is a good 15-20 miles west of the van fleet. Awesome for you and good on ya no matter what way you go.
Forum: Southeast
07-05-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,514
Posted By pippin65

My bad. Did not read closely enough. The...

My bad. Did not read closely enough. The Withalacochee is a good 15-20 miles west of the van fleet. Awesome for you and good on ya no matter what way you go.
Forum: Southeast
07-05-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,514
Posted By pippin65

Better Idea.

Might I suggest the Withalacochee State Trail. It’s very close to the I75 and SR 50. It’s great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,208
Posted By pippin65

Giant Defy 3 Disc pads

Hi, Want to find non-oem pads fro my giant defy 3 with hydraulic disk brakes. Imagine they would be compatible with another brand.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,492
Posted By pippin65

What type of replacement pads are there for this...

What type of replacement pads are there for this system?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-17, 07:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 671
Posted By pippin65

Wahoo bolt and strava

Hi. Love my new bolt computer, just day number three but it is such an awesome investment.
However. I cannot get Strava suffer score to display. Following Strava site instruction yields Nada....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-17, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,571
Posted By pippin65

Spend $250 and get the Wahoo bolt. Love it. As...

Spend $250 and get the Wahoo bolt. Love it. As in want to marry it... It's that good
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By pippin65

Gotta say I adore my Wahoo bolt. It is awesome

Gotta say I adore my Wahoo bolt. It is awesome
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-17, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,288
Posted By pippin65

https://i.imgur.com/KG1J45M.jpg Fixed so...

https://i.imgur.com/KG1J45M.jpg

Fixed so everyone could see pic.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By pippin65

To be correct, it is a trailer hitch mounted...

To be correct, it is a trailer hitch mounted bike rack: thanks for pointing that out, really helpful.
Have several Velcro fasteners to assist with wheel movement.
Love the brakes. I'm not a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By pippin65

Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By pippin65

Bike, check. Bike Trailer, check.

Ready to adventure through my awesome state of Florida. And beyond. Giant Defy and Thule Helium Aero 3. FTWhttp://i.imgur.com/K0uGhgi.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By pippin65

Solution: Cycle Torch from Amazon, has a rubber...

Solution: Cycle Torch from Amazon, has a rubber strap for minimal clearance applications.
http://i.imgur.com/sBFNIaX.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By pippin65

This is why: Not much room for brackets,...

This is why:


Not much room for brackets, or mithril platters. That dwarven axe looking thing is my hydraulics.
http://i.imgur.com/bRcoj2q.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By pippin65

Ended up with a 2017 giant defy 3 advanced in a...

Ended up with a 2017 giant defy 3 advanced in a medium large. Full carbon and hydraulic disc, tiagra groupset. $1425.
Now if only I can figure out how to mount my cygolite metro.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By pippin65

New bike, has hydralics, mounting my light...

Hi, I love my cygolite metro and just bought a giant defy that has hydraulic brakes. Not sure where I can mount the light....advice?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By pippin65

Budget is 1800 or less. While I love new and...

Budget is 1800 or less. While I love new and shiny things would buy used.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-17, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By pippin65

by the way, I see my trek fx is a 51cm, like the...

by the way, I see my trek fx is a 51cm, like the size, will that cross over to a road bike frame? I am 5'10.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By pippin65

A Question of Bike Choice

Hello all. Have an trek fx 7.2 but want to go on faster and longer rides. rides will usually be 20 plus miles on road like surfaces. rarely light gravel perhaps. Florida bike specific trails. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,015
Posted By pippin65

It's a road tire. Conti gp 4000s 2.

It's a road tire. Conti gp 4000s 2.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,015
Posted By pippin65

Directional tires

Hi. I just put on some new tires and did not place the rear tire in the right arrowed direction. As it is a pia for me, does it really matter? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-16, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,879
Posted By pippin65

Even the LBS couldn't make them not rub. Less,...

Even the LBS couldn't make them not rub. Less, but still unacceptable. I bought bb7 roads and all is well, easy installation and setup. Thanks all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-16, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,879
Posted By pippin65

Now that I've spent $500 on a bike without proper...

Now that I've spent $500 on a bike without proper brakes., was wondering if I can swap out the brakes for another brand. Its a road bike with shifters integrated into brake levers. Wifes already...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,879
Posted By pippin65

Tektro lyra disc brakes

I'm sure I'll get flamed but I bought my 16 year old son a motobecane turino from bikes direct. The disc brakes that came with it were impossible to get working without massive rubbing, both the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,360
Posted By pippin65

I have an fx 7.2 and am 250 pounds. No problems...

I have an fx 7.2 and am 250 pounds. No problems here. Love my fx
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,389
Posted By pippin65

Love my fx 7.2.

Love my fx 7.2.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-15, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,856
Posted By pippin65

I find the 35s on my 7.2 to be real comfortable....

I find the 35s on my 7.2 to be real comfortable. If anything, going forward I will potentially get some gatorskins in 32. I don't ride on much rough pavement and would appreciate the slight decrease...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,519
Posted By pippin65

I bought gavin mtb shoes from Amazon, because...

I bought gavin mtb shoes from Amazon, because they were cheap. I like them btw. I then bought shimano pd m324 pedals which I love. Inexpensive to try and I think that the flat side if the pedal...
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
07-21-15, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By pippin65

And Black Bear Bike is a nice shop with good...

And Black Bear Bike is a nice shop with good people
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,190
Posted By pippin65

Cygolite hotshot. Cheap and awesome

Cygolite hotshot. Cheap and awesome
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-15, 09:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,681
Posted By pippin65

Very happy with my brooks flyer that I recently...

Very happy with my brooks flyer that I recently purchased.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By pippin65

Rode 17 miles today. Ended up with shimano pd...

Rode 17 miles today. Ended up with shimano pd m324 pedals ( like them a lot. Along with gavin shoes from amz. ) bought I brooks flyer and it's finally dialed in. Love riding. Forgot how much.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,790
Posted By pippin65

Paid $449 for my trek fx 7.2. More than enough ...

Paid $449 for my trek fx 7.2. More than enough bike for your needs
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,058
Posted By pippin65

I love my shimano pd 324. Cheap too. Just be...

I love my shimano pd 324. Cheap too. Just be sure to loosen the spring tension initially.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,884
Posted By pippin65

After getting grips and a new seat, this 5'10 247...

After getting grips and a new seat, this 5'10 247 pound rider loves his 2015 trek 7.2
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,856
Posted By pippin65

I love my 2015 7.2 added a cygolite metro 400 and...

I love my 2015 7.2 added a cygolite metro 400 and hotshot, a brooks flyer saddle, and ergon gp3 grips. Love the bike even more. Thinking about fenders next. Any Suggestions?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,121
Posted By pippin65

Just bought my wife a Panasonic sport 500 from cl...

Just bought my wife a Panasonic sport 500 from cl today. After tire/tube/cable change and lots of lube we went out for a brief ride. Hope she likes it, and gets faster.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 634
Posted By pippin65

Brooks flyer on trek fx 7.2. Bag options?

Hi all. Posted this in another area and got crickets. Was wondering if any of you old folks with a 50 year old boney butt like me have a 7.2 and a brooks flyer saddle. And, what types of behind the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 852
Posted By pippin65

2015 Trek fx 7.2 with Brooks flyer. Bag opts.?

I took the plunge and bought a brooks flyer for my new trek and bony 50 year old butt. Stock seat was admittedly not given enough of a chance, but after three 5 mile jaunts over a few days, I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,166
Posted By pippin65

Awaiting response from them. Thanks

Awaiting response from them. Thanks
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,166
Posted By pippin65

Colonel, the look of the item in your link has...

Colonel, the look of the item in your link has an integrated non removable "end cap". I want to be able to put a Mirrcyle mirror in the end cap., but still has the bars.
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