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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

For Classtime and anyone else interested,...

For Classtime and anyone else interested, although this is a Zombie Thread, I can assure you that I am not a Zombie.... still alive and riding all that I can find time for. I still go to cardiac...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,897
Posted By dawes56

Also. forgot to mention that if the "5string"...

Also. forgot to mention that if the "5string" portion of your screen name is an obscure banjo reference, you won't be doing that for about 8 weeks, assuming you have the standard through the sternum...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,897
Posted By dawes56

Hi, Have tried to post two lengthy responses...

Hi,
Have tried to post two lengthy responses but each time I tried to post them, the site said I was not logged in. I will keep this short
in case it gets eaten again.

Now age 69, had the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-08-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,069
Posted By dawes56

Velo Orange "Milan" bars on my '06 Kona Dew...

Velo Orange "Milan" bars on my '06 Kona Dew Deluxe.
Mounted them upside down so they sort of drop. Also have some
Soma "Sparrow" bars that I may try again...forgot why I did not
like them.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,673
Posted By dawes56

I had a similar problem with both my bikes....

I had a similar problem with both my bikes. Finally realized the retention
system in my helmet was the culprit.. And it only creaked
when actively pedaling. Good Luck

Pete
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,369
Posted By dawes56

Hi. The Vita has a flat bar. I had tingly and...

Hi. The Vita has a flat bar. I had tingly and numb hands until I got ergonomic grips.
Mine are from RavX, but folks like Ergon grips also, although they
are pricier.

Good luck. Peter
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,692
Posted By dawes56

Hi, So to close this out, the LBS where I...

Hi,
So to close this out, the LBS where I bought the bike in '06 ordered me a replacement wheel-- generic hub, ZAC19 rim, and sold it to me at cost..and switched over the cassette, disc rotor, tire,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,692
Posted By dawes56

Thanks for all the ideas. I briefly entertained...

Thanks for all the ideas. I briefly entertained the idea of rebuilding it myself, but have opted instead to get a replacement wheel from the shop where I bought the bike. He is ordering me a new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,692
Posted By dawes56

Replacement disc wheel/wheelset 700c

Hi All,

Bikeforums ate my first attempt at posting this question, saying I was not logged in..so here is the short version of my story...

I need a new rear wheel for my 2006 Kona Dew Deluxe. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,533
Posted By dawes56

Great bike at a great price. I bought a Dew...

Great bike at a great price. I bought a Dew Deluxe in 2006 and have been very satisfied with the bike... although back then they came with mech discs.
No complaints about them though.. stops on a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Been a while, but finally rode today... about...

Been a while, but finally rode today... about 80F, overcast, and a surprising breeze which I discovered when I turned around to head home.. a nice headwind, at least for a while. All of 13.8 miles,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By dawes56

Isn't it great to be back on the bike. I am just...

Isn't it great to be back on the bike. I am just finishing up cardiac therapy after a valve replacement job in early December 2012. Three therapy sessions per week, and I have been riding again on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Nice sunny day, clear blue sky, about 70...

Nice sunny day, clear blue sky, about 70 degrees.. light winds... in other words, perfect. Had time for 13.8 miles today. Hope to ride again tomorrow, then it will be a another week of cardiac...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Sunny day, light breeze (but somehow always a...

Sunny day, light breeze (but somehow always a headwind), low 50s. 11.05 miles on the local MUP. Gradually increasing my miles. Wish it would warm up slightly.. but still was a nice day to be alive...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Sunny, mid 50s temp, light but steady breeze. ...

Sunny, mid 50s temp, light but steady breeze. Another 7.57 mile loop basically on the MUP. Still following the guidelines from the cardiac rehab nurse.. sort of slow and steady and not too far. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Beautiful day (Saturday, 30 March) about 60,...

Beautiful day (Saturday, 30 March) about 60, sunny, no wind. All of 7.7 miles, but I have to stay within the parameters of what the cardiac therapy nurse ordered... it was tempting to go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Upped the ante to 7.59 miles.. and one of my...

Upped the ante to 7.59 miles.. and one of my regular loops (although I used to ride it at least twice). Sunny, about 52F with only an occasional wind gust.. otherwise calm. Rain/snow mix on tap for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Thanks, Barry. I hope to be able to post a ride...

Thanks, Barry. I hope to be able to post a ride tomorrow... should be sunny, upper 40s, little wind. Today was too windy and wife had other plans anyway. According to the nurse at rehab, I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

My second ride since heart surgery (valve...

My second ride since heart surgery (valve replacement)... took my brand spanking new 21mm Carpentier-Edwards bio prosthetic aortic valve on a 4.88 mile ride. Seems to be working just fine, although...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

I would have posted this yesterday (Saturday),...

I would have posted this yesterday (Saturday), but my hard drive crashed. On Saturday I rode a whopping 4.38 miles on a nice warm sunny day. I am currently recovering from aortic valve replacement...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

Thanks for the continued encouragement. I had...

Thanks for the continued encouragement. I had planned to ride today before the first real snow of the winter engulfs Maryland... my wife had other plans for me. Looks to be warm the rest of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-13, 06:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

Just a quick update... have been going to cardiac...

Just a quick update... have been going to cardiac rehab at the local hospital three times per week (8 sessions so far). The exercises are done while wearing a heart monitor and having blood...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,439
Posted By dawes56

smoore, I am now 12 weeks post surgery for...

smoore,

I am now 12 weeks post surgery for an aortic valve replacement.(There is a separate thread here about that which I will update as soon as I get my first bike ride completed, now matter how...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 790
Posted By dawes56

homebody146... sounds like you have the right...

homebody146... sounds like you have the right attitude... and I hope you pass the stress test with flying
colors. I am recovering from recent heart valve replacement and can't wait to get back on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

If I were you I would not put it off much longer....

If I were you I would not put it off much longer. The bad valve can cause atrial fibrilation which can lead to a stroke. If you are already short of breath.... well it is none of my business and I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

Thanks for all the advice. I won't try to do...

Thanks for all the advice. I won't try to do anything too fast.

Tundra_Man,
I was in the same situation getting somewhat vague guidance as to when to have the surgery. I think the hardest...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

No pics, but I do have the surgical report...no...

No pics, but I do have the surgical report...no wonder I hurt so much when I first got home! Thanks for the
encouragement, and I won't overdo it but I will be back on the bike soon. Just another...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,320
Posted By dawes56

Aortic Valve Replacement and resuming cycling

Hi All,

Had my aortic valve replaced on December 4th, and was just cleared this week to resume driving.

I have been walking around the block and getting back into small household chores. I was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-27-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,267
Posted By dawes56

I had a noise like that... after about a month I...

I had a noise like that... after about a month I discovered it was coming from my helmet straps..it was
in time with pedaling.

Good luck.

Pete
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,440
Posted By dawes56

I have an '06 Dew Deluxe that has been fun and...

I have an '06 Dew Deluxe that has been fun and reliable for the past 5 years. Just routine maintenance and chain/brake
pad replacement so far.

pete
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,928
Posted By dawes56

I have a Brooks B-17 Special (Honey Brown) on my...

I have a Brooks B-17 Special (Honey Brown) on my 2006 Kona Dew Deluxe. Been riding Brooks saddles since 1974 when I started riding as an adult. For me, it is the only way to go. YMMV. Have fun.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-26-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By dawes56

Hi again. Just to clarify, my PDM-324s came with...

Hi again. Just to clarify, my PDM-324s came with Shimano SH-56 cleats. Got them from PricePoint several years ago as a combo deal with some shoes. Hated the shoes but love the pedals and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-24-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By dawes56

I have PDM-324s on my Kona and love them,...

I have PDM-324s on my Kona and love them, although I have no experience with other pedals. I bought them because they are clipless on one side and platform on the other. Frankly, I never use the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,349
Posted By dawes56

Today was sunny, 80F, no humidity... beautiful. ...

Today was sunny, 80F, no humidity... beautiful. My Kona took me around BWI (Baltimore-Washington International Airport) on a MUT. In the early afternoon there were few walkers, and few other...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,149
Posted By dawes56

Velo Orange Milan bars, ergonomic grips....

Velo Orange Milan bars, ergonomic grips. http://www.velo-orange.com/milanbar.html

No more wrist aches or any other issues. Mine are mounted flipped so they droop instead of rise.. but that way...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-19-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,061
Posted By dawes56

but Sirrusly, around here I see nothing but...

but Sirrusly, around here I see nothing but Treks..NTTAWWT...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,061
Posted By dawes56

I have an 06 Dew Deluxe... (real bikes are blue)....

I have an 06 Dew Deluxe... (real bikes are blue). Test rode Treks, Cannondale, and as I recall a Giant something or other. I essentially chose the shop based on my experiences and ended up at a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,349
Posted By dawes56

Finally the planets aligned and I was able to...

Finally the planets aligned and I was able to squeeze in a ride today. Being retired, you would think I would have all the time in the world.. but the list of things I need to do just keeps getting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,075
Posted By dawes56

That is a great looking bike... go anywhere, do...

That is a great looking bike... go anywhere, do anything, and carry the world along for the ride. I looked online and saw the BRG one like you bought. Great color (one of my gf's in college had a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Snow on the MUT from a storm on Saturday forced...

Snow on the MUT from a storm on Saturday forced me onto the road today. I only did about 12 miles, but it is better than nothing and I got a start on some February miles. 35F and light breeze, full...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Beautiful weather in the 50's from Monday until...

Beautiful weather in the 50's from Monday until yesterday, but I could not get free to ride. Finally, today got in another short 13 mile ride in 40 degree weather. Felt good. As I type this, sleet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

Beautiful weather in the 50's from Monday until...

Beautiful weather in the 50's from Monday until yesterday, but I could not get free to ride. Finally, today got in another short 13 mile ride in 40 degree weather. Felt good. As I type this, sleet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,574
Posted By dawes56

First ride since a snowstorm last Friday. 34F...

First ride since a snowstorm last Friday. 34F and sunny with no wind. Great day for a ride. A late start gave me about and hour to ride. There were some snow covered stretches on the MUT where...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,810
Posted By dawes56

I last rode on Jan 7th ... It was 35F with 20 MPH...

I last rode on Jan 7th ... It was 35F with 20 MPH winds. Still some icy sections of the MUT, so there were several places I had to portage the bike. I did not ride at all last Winter, and I think...
Forum: Touring
01-09-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,042
Posted By dawes56

I have a Carradice Zipped Roll...I like the size,...

I have a Carradice Zipped Roll...I like the size, but from what you describe you could get by with something smaller. SJS Cycles has them at a good price....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 9,365
Posted By dawes56

64 now.. 65 in April. Getting better every year...

64 now.. 65 in April. Getting better every year until ...

Pete
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-10, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,413
Posted By dawes56

I have a 2006 Dew Deluxe (compares with the later...

I have a 2006 Dew Deluxe (compares with the later Dew Plus). I like it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-04-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,476
Posted By dawes56

[QUOTE=no1mad;10220627] If you do value comfort...

[QUOTE=no1mad;10220627] If you do value comfort over speed, durability, and want to use it for touring- the Smoke (http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=smoke) makes a better choice, IMHO.

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-02-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,836
Posted By dawes56

I agree with Wanderer, it looks like it is worth...

I agree with Wanderer, it looks like it is worth the extra money, provided you have an extra 100$. Personally, if I bought the 1.0, I would always be questioning whether I would have been better off...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-01-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,349
Posted By dawes56

My Kona took me all of 12 miles in 42 degree,...

My Kona took me all of 12 miles in 42 degree, overcast, calm weather. At least I got a ride in on Jan 1. Weekend will be cold and windy, so will see how much of a wimp I am.

Happy New Year to...
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