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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,747
Posted By Fatter Frank

I'll have what Keith Richards is having.

I'll have what Keith Richards is having.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-20, 02:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,864
Posted By Fatter Frank

One might consider an old lock and chain. Gift...

One might consider an old lock and chain. Gift them to the offending rack hog. No key of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,839
Posted By Fatter Frank

Heat the sticker with a hair dryer and peel it...

Heat the sticker with a hair dryer and peel it off.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-12-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,205
Posted By Fatter Frank

I am disgusted and determined. Spin class today I...

I am disgusted and determined. Spin class today I did 10 minutes and then needed a breather. I completed the 40 minute set but had to do breaks. I'm not what I thought I was. Tomorrow will be better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,031
Posted By Fatter Frank

There's a radar/camera speed trap car often...

There's a radar/camera speed trap car often parked on 70th street, posted 25 mph, a big down hill, in Windsor Heights. It's a tad out of my way to the grocery store but I feel the need for speed.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,526
Posted By Fatter Frank

I carry a new tube and all the tools to...

I carry a new tube and all the tools to facilitate fixing the flat.

Onboard my street legal, track friendly, drag racing S-10 I take a craftsman kit. Never needed the tools on the truck, but have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,453
Posted By Fatter Frank

A firefighter friend of mine told of a traffic...

A firefighter friend of mine told of a traffic collision fatality, that resulted due to a tissue box sitting on the rear package shelf of a car, flying forward and striking the driver in the neck at...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By Fatter Frank

As you, the OP, are a student, I suspect you have...

As you, the OP, are a student, I suspect you have a backpack. Should that be the case, I would advise getting grocery panniers because of the lower cost and their utilitarian capabilities. Just put...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,228
Posted By Fatter Frank

Same with me, here in tropical Iowa. Although the...

Same with me, here in tropical Iowa. Although the Trek on the trainer, in the basement, gets the lions share of use this time of year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By Fatter Frank

The saddle fit is just fine now. Loving this Roll.

The saddle fit is just fine now. Loving this Roll.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,394
Posted By Fatter Frank

I'm really enjoying the inspiration in this...

I'm really enjoying the inspiration in this thread. I'm 64, had a coronary in sept of 18. 2 stents, Cardio rehab. Made good improvement from the rehab. 6 months later doctor said get out of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By Fatter Frank

I put it on layaway in November. Picked it up...

I put it on layaway in November. Picked it up Saturday.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By Fatter Frank

I brought home my new Roll Elite Saturday. I made...

I brought home my new Roll Elite Saturday. I made all of the adjustments to fine tune the fit to me. After several rides, the seat fits me fine. Slow speed control is very good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,378
Posted By Fatter Frank

I'm onboard, not so patiently waiting to get my...

I'm onboard, not so patiently waiting to get my new Specialized Roll out of lay-away. 1 x 9 on the right. My slick Elektra brass bell smartly on the left. Riding that rig is going to bring out the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,343
Posted By Fatter Frank

juice brakes. nawrly!

juice brakes. nawrly!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By Fatter Frank

Exactly! A good fit, fits you. One that doesn't...

Exactly! A good fit, fits you. One that doesn't feel like you're riding a high wire. The 27.2 post in my Verve will slip right in and it may solve the issue, we'll see.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By Fatter Frank

2020 Spec Roll Elite

So, I bought the rig that felt right. Almost! Enter the Geezer Glide, The Roll!

The center of gravity, feeling the lowest of all candidates, sold me.

The issue is the saddle is pitched up, high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,048
Posted By Fatter Frank

Totally kidding. Go ride the woods, tease a...

Totally kidding.

Go ride the woods, tease a bear or two.

Start looking at younger models.

Up her allowance.

Seriously.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,955
Posted By Fatter Frank

After riding quite a bit in the last 3 weeks I've...

After riding quite a bit in the last 3 weeks I've owned my new to me, 2015 Trek Verve 3 large, I've decided the center of gravity is too high. I've been shopping my LBS for something that is a better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,017
Posted By Fatter Frank

Bam bee.

Bam bee.
Forum: Touring
10-18-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,679
Posted By Fatter Frank

Journalism is now, and has been for quite a...

Journalism is now, and has been for quite a while, a cesspool of piranha willing to feed on anything that bleeds including their own.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,306
Posted By Fatter Frank

Riding her, normal. Riding him, not going there.

Riding her, normal. Riding him, not going there.
Forum: Introductions
10-17-19, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Fatter Frank

Yesterday I scored a Cycle Ops Fluid2 trainer off...

Yesterday I scored a Cycle Ops Fluid2 trainer off the internet. With my luck, I better get hot on the trail of a good indoor helmet...
Forum: Introductions
10-13-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Fatter Frank

xiaoman1, thanks for your reply. Yesterday I got...

xiaoman1, thanks for your reply. Yesterday I got out in the after noon for a nice neighborhood ride. Stopped at my local convenience store, upon leaving I tried negotiating a tight quarters walkway,...
Forum: Introductions
10-12-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Fatter Frank

1972 or so...

Since I've been on a bike. Ticker hiccuped Sept of 18, took 2 stents. If I don't get out of this recliner, that's where they'll find me.
Picked up an absolutely, as new 2015 Trek Verve 3 Wednesday...
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