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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Ed in GA

There are still only three kinds of Road Bike Riders using clipless pedals

Those who have fallen.

Those who have not yet fallen, but will.

Those who have fallen but lie about it and claim they haven't.

Oh, and Lance never did drugs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,833
Posted By Ed in GA

The three kinds of clipless riders

1. Those who have fallen.

2. Those who will fall.

3. Those who have fallen and, claiming they never have, lie about it.

:roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ed in GA

Sold my Bike and moving on

Suffering from PAD, bad knees and an unconquerable fear of falling, I decided to sell my bike and move on.

I found this group to be the most cordial and informative with the fewest number of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,633
Posted By Ed in GA

Not a fanboy here.... But..... 2nd place,...

Not a fanboy here.... But.....

2nd place, after 15 stages, to a man 10 years younger. 3 years off the tour. 37 years old. A seriously broken Collar Bone less than 6 months ago.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,566
Posted By Ed in GA

U. S. Army 1962 - 1965. Was anyone else here...

U. S. Army 1962 - 1965.

Was anyone else here in the Agency?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By Ed in GA

It's time to "dis" them!

It's time to "dis" them.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/Ed_in_GA/senior.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-09, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Ed in GA

Yes, I've been watching those "informercials" for...

Yes, I've been watching those "informercials" for quite some time. I've begun some remodeling projects around the house and can see the need for that type of tool.

Thanks for the link to the tool...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Ed in GA

Thanks Ron. :D

Thanks Ron. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-09, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Ed in GA

O/T Question about a power tool

I'm asking this here as I assume that most 50+ guys (and some girls) are somewhat like I am and have lots of tools around.

"Fein MultiMaster Top Tool"

Been thinking about buying one of these.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,521
Posted By Ed in GA

I almost ashamed to admit it....... but. ...

I almost ashamed to admit it....... but.

I've just about lost my riding confidence.

When I first started riding with clipless pedals, I did just fine.

However, it seems like lately I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By Ed in GA

A'ha. Now I can see all of them. Yes signs can be...

A'ha. Now I can see all of them. Yes signs can be amusing.

The last one in near priceless.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 868
Posted By Ed in GA

Wrong, the answer is "0". As there was no...

Wrong, the answer is "0". As there was no question asked to begin with.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By Ed in GA

Unfortunately, I can only see your first photo.

Unfortunately, I can only see your first photo.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ed in GA

This is one of the reasons I chose the Hollywood...

This is one of the reasons I chose the Hollywood rack I linked in my above post.

Do you have 1-1/4" receiver or a 2" receiver?

http://www.etrailer.com/p-51942.htm
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,591
Posted By Ed in GA

May Be relevent, or may not. I had pain in my...

May Be relevent, or may not. I had pain in my quads when I rode. When I got properly fitted on my bike, both saddle height and position, the quad pain went away.

YMMV!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-26-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Ed in GA

Good for you. A very wise choice. I gave up...

Good for you. A very wise choice. I gave up smoke about 14 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Ed in GA

Thanks, the compressor sits right by my truck and...

Thanks, the compressor sits right by my truck and I use it just before mounting up the bikes before we head out pr if we just ride in the neighborhood.



That's what I had thought. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Ed in GA

Semi-dumb question re: using an air compressor

I have two air compressors. A 3 Gallon and a 33 gallon the three gallon has a max PSI of 120 and the 33 a max PSI of 150.

The output of both can be regulated to 120 PSI

I'm comfortable using...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,946
Posted By Ed in GA

Be Careful not to marry a widow when you...

Be Careful not to marry a widow when you re-marry.

A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says, 'Perfect timing. You're just like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,946
Posted By Ed in GA

Didn't re-marry. Did Marry for the first time @...

Didn't re-marry. Did Marry for the first time @ age 61. My bride was 43
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By Ed in GA

My bar tape is black as well. In addition,...

My bar tape is black as well.

In addition, the gloves will keep greasy stuff off your riding clothes, gloves and anything else you might touch after fooling with a chain or changing a tire.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By Ed in GA

What duckbill said!

What duckbill said!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By Ed in GA

Tire levers, patch kit, CO2 Carts w/adapter,...

Tire levers, patch kit, CO2 Carts w/adapter, Multi tool, Surgical gloves & extra tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By Ed in GA

You must be in North Florida?

You must be in North Florida?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,431
Posted By Ed in GA

Acording to your diagram, the cyclist should have...

Acording to your diagram, the cyclist should have been in the lane to your left if he planned riding through the intersection. Or, he should have waited for the "Walk" sign.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,831
Posted By Ed in GA

Unfortunately, you may end up being the screwee. ...

Unfortunately, you may end up being the screwee. I had a similar situation two years ago when I shipped a camera lens. The buyer claimed that the lens was cracked when he opened it. I had no proof...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,107
Posted By Ed in GA

We do this all of the time with Gatorade. The...

We do this all of the time with Gatorade. The frozen part keeps the unfrozen portion cold until it thaws in about an hour and it doesn't get warm until about two hours.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 35,092
Posted By Ed in GA

When I first started riding I got numbness in my...

When I first started riding I got numbness in my hands and thumbs. I did three things to solve the problem.

1. I stopped using a death grip on the handlebars.

2. I started moving...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,483
Posted By Ed in GA

:thumb: That was exactly what entered my...

:thumb:

That was exactly what entered my mind before I clicked on the thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,729
Posted By Ed in GA

Well, somehow, or another, I was looking at the...

Well, somehow, or another, I was looking at the European pages. I cleared all temp files and cookies and got to the US site.

Now, the MSRP's are there

:o
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,729
Posted By Ed in GA

Well, I must be blind as a bat because I can't...

Well, I must be blind as a bat because I can't find any MSRP's and my wife looked at their site and says they are not there.

Oh Well.:bang:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,729
Posted By Ed in GA

Cannondale's website & MSRP's

I see that Cannondale has stopped listing "MSRP" for their Road bikes on their web-site.

While I realize that the MSRP has nothing to do with the actual purchase price of a bike at a LBS, it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ed in GA

I recommend this hitch rack. ...

I recommend this hitch rack.

http://hollywoodracks.com/hitch-racks/roadrunner-hitch-rack.htm
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By Ed in GA

Prestaflator

Anyone have/use one of these?

http://www.prestaflator.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By Ed in GA

Bought a Cycleops Fluid2 Trainer for my wife. ...

Bought a Cycleops Fluid2 Trainer for my wife. Now, there are two of them and we have no excuse to not train on those rainy summer days or cold winter days.

Now, I just need to get rid of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,468
Posted By Ed in GA

Had a 20 mile ride planned for today. Wife got...

Had a 20 mile ride planned for today. Wife got called in to work early for a while.

So, we thought we'd ride early afternoon when she finished work.

Heavy, violent storms with hail in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By Ed in GA

What's disturbing to me is the fact the the...

What's disturbing to me is the fact the the shipper, more than likely, paid for insurance on the shipment. What good is the "insurance" if UPS has the option to decline. If the refused the claim,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,569
Posted By Ed in GA

Both my wife and I have purchased from velowear...

Both my wife and I have purchased from velowear and have had nothing but positive experience. When I first ordered from them I had little idea that their sizes ran a bit to the small side. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By Ed in GA

Depending on how much you have invested in the...

Depending on how much you have invested in the bike.... I'd be having a discussion with an attorney.

What reason did UPS give for not honoring the claim?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,122
Posted By Ed in GA

What does need have to do with it? :thumb:

What does need have to do with it? :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,998
Posted By Ed in GA

I'm probably going to regret knowing...

I'm probably going to regret knowing this......... BUT!

DEI never fielded a #3 Car.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,998
Posted By Ed in GA

Not rural, but I have these on my main training...

Not rural, but I have these on my main training route.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/Ed_in_GA/IMGP0514.jpg

.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/Ed_in_GA/IMGP0519.jpg

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,468
Posted By Ed in GA

We got into Rockmart around 9:45. Frankies...

We got into Rockmart around 9:45. Frankies didn't open until 11.

We did find a nice, new sandwich and pastry shop around the corner from Frankies. Owned, I believe, by a cyclist.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,468
Posted By Ed in GA

I, along with my wife (who is not yet 50), rode...

I, along with my wife (who is not yet 50), rode the Silver Comet Trail from Dallas, Ga to Rockmart, GA, and back for a total of 33.9 miles on Saturday.

Does that count?

No pics as we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 964
Posted By Ed in GA

Didn't think to take any pics. Bike is OK. ...

Didn't think to take any pics.

Bike is OK. Skinned the Bar Tape on the side/end of the drops.

Head is OK.

Right leg and knee aren't pretty. Cleaned it up pretty good when I got home. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 964
Posted By Ed in GA

700x23 tires, Sand & Road Rash

This morning, I decided to take a route unknown to me. Rounding one of the corners, I failed to notice the small pile of sand in the turn. :eek:

700x23 tires have absolutely no traction when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Ed in GA

I'd live to give bood. I'm Type A-. ...

I'd live to give bood. I'm Type A-.

Unfortunately, as a young man, I contracted Mono and let it morph into Hepatitus. So, I'm off the donor list.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By Ed in GA

Cant tell you anything about the HR400. However,...

Cant tell you anything about the HR400. However, I just today recieved the HR310 from Hollywood Racks. It's the 3 bike 1-1/4" version.

It is a solidly built, quality rack. Can't wait to use...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,088
Posted By Ed in GA

I went through the same thing with the first road...

I went through the same thing with the first road bike I ordered. (I'm actually glad it happened)

I ordered a bike through a shop in a town not far from Savannah. The LBS owner said it would ship...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,316
Posted By Ed in GA

He had them in both ears Why is...

He had them in both ears




Why is this a bad idea? I've been under the impression that this is a generally accepted way to notify someone the you are passing them.
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