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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Thanks I might be able to see it this weekend.

Thanks I might be able to see it this weekend.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Well the good news is my current bike works so I...

Well the good news is my current bike works so I have time to look around but I agree the general theme here is I will like have to spend more to have a decent bike at the end.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Figured as much. Doing that now, will...

Figured as much.



Doing that now, will also look at the seat height on my current flat bar bike. Wont be exactly the same but will put me in the ball park.



Been reading here and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

I am 5”9’ so it would be on the small side for...

I am 5”9’ so it would be on the small side for me. That’s a good list though and I will keep it in mind.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-18, 05:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Thanks for the feedback. None of these are worth...

Thanks for the feedback. None of these are worth flipping. The Shogun might be worth getting still because with a cromolly frame I would keep it to ride not to flip but should be careful not to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Fmv?

Fmv?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-18, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By NukiWaza

Are any of these worth getting?

Every time I start riding I get the urge to either create a custom bike or at least fix an old one up and maybe give it a custom paint job. The wife seems amenable to the idea so I have been hunting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-15, 12:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,672
Posted By NukiWaza

Wahoo kicker snap + trainer road + 65 mile tour...

Wahoo kicker snap + trainer road + 65 mile tour of battenkill to train for in the spring..... My winter is planed.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

Actually it is the opposite of that. You set your...

Actually it is the opposite of that. You set your bike on it and then switch gears as the trainer changes the resistance on you. So with zift you will see a hill and then find yourself slipping down...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

I have looked around and there are few options...

I have looked around and there are few options that I found that were free and provided much in the way of features.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-15, 09:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

Not sure how many of you have got a chance to...

Not sure how many of you have got a chance to look at the new workout mode in zwift. It has a number of classifications.


FTP Test
6week FTP Builder
12 wk FTP Builder
Time Trials Specific...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,449
Posted By NukiWaza

Yes, I was thinking that you were talking about...

Yes, I was thinking that you were talking about directly connecting the laptop to the snap. I can see now that you mean that you have an extension cord to put the ant+ dongle closer to the snap. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,449
Posted By NukiWaza

Then you have the kicker rather than the snap....

Then you have the kicker rather than the snap. The snap does not have a sub port that I can find. If it had one I would use it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,449
Posted By NukiWaza

Hey they were the ones who over promised and...

Hey they were the ones who over promised and under delivered. That said I am enough of an IT nerd that I was able to get things up and running. Heck if they get another computer in there I am willing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,449
Posted By NukiWaza

After training up, from a new rider who found 6...

After training up, from a new rider who found 6 miles challenging to doing a fundraiser 45 mile loop around a lake, I have found it challenging to find time to bike. The shortness of the day and the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

Hmmmm that is discouraging. They have a lot of...

Hmmmm that is discouraging. They have a lot of ground to cover so delays in feature delivery are to be expected. It would help if they would put up a list of expected improvements and where they were...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

They claim to be working on it. I have found the...

They claim to be working on it. I have found the best source of info to be Facebook weirdly enough. They seem to be very responsive to items there.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,523
Posted By NukiWaza

How far has he ridden? Tried to view the web site...

How far has he ridden? Tried to view the web site but it just keeps looping on loading the screen.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,306
Posted By NukiWaza

Looking into this question now like everyone...

Looking into this question now like everyone else. Visited one LBS and the guys did not know much more than the basics. I had to explain to him what trainer road was. Since they talked openly about...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-20-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Looking around for one near me now.

Looking around for one near me now.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-20-15, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

With the nights coming so much sooner the mileage...

With the nights coming so much sooner the mileage is getting difficult to keep up. I have started looking into interval training to allow for less time.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-20-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Thanks, was not sure about the length of my post....

Thanks, was not sure about the length of my post. You are sure right about the benefits of riding with others.need to find more events to ride in.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-15, 08:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

My original post was a typo, it was the 19th not...

My original post was a typo, it was the 19th not the 9th.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

I have completed the 45 mile course earlier today...

I have completed the 45 mile course earlier today and it went better than I was expecting.

Long version:
I arrived early enough to get one of the pros to look my bike over and they...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Oh, one thing I did not make clear is that the...

Oh, one thing I did not make clear is that the route for the charity ride goes right past my house. Basically for every ride I am riding some portion of the actual route we will be on. The biggest...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

I just wanted to give a brief update. I am...

I just wanted to give a brief update.

I am continuing to ride and train. I have not been able to quite make the training goals set out in this thread as real life and the shorter days interfere...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Well I am committed now! I signed up for the 47...

Well I am committed now! I signed up for the 47 mile ride and posted it on Facebook. Nothing like a good public commitment to keep me honest.

Further I went for a 16 mile ride today. I finished...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-15, 07:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,167
Posted By NukiWaza

The bike does not care why you weigh what you...

The bike does not care why you weigh what you weigh, 200 lbs and strong will put more stress on a bike even more than 200lbs and fat. Sure, most of us are here because we are overweight but not all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Thanks for the suggestions, I will start this...

Thanks for the suggestions, I will start this plan with the 18 mile ride tomorrow.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-15, 05:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

At 5' 9" I am a very soft squishy 240. The loop...

At 5' 9" I am a very soft squishy 240. The loop is around Keuka lake so it is hilly but not mountainous. The ride is supported with "stops every 15-20 miles".

Tour De Teddi...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By NukiWaza

Contemplating insanity

I will turn 50 in November and weigh 240lbs. I bought a flat bar road bike a month ago and have been riding three days a weeks slowly increasing speed and distance. My longest rides so far have only...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,475
Posted By NukiWaza

I have a generic phone holder that up I picked up...

I have a generic phone holder that up I picked up for $25 at my LBS. It is ok but I would not go out of my way to get it again.

The thing that makes your requirements interesting is that you want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,065
Posted By NukiWaza

Thanks, Figured that was the case but it was not...

Thanks, Figured that was the case but it was not clear what people were referring to since this was an old bike.

Since you put so many miles on yours how often are you having to replace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,065
Posted By NukiWaza

Stupid question, I know that on motorcycles the...

Stupid question, I know that on motorcycles the teeth get chewed up over the miles. Soooo how can you have 40,000 miles on non-upgraded gears?

Not it being a smart ass, just ignorant.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By NukiWaza

Well done! Gives me a nice goal to shoot for. ...

Well done! Gives me a nice goal to shoot for.

As far as what you call your self,any one who can do what you just did can call them selves whatever they damn well please!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,560
Posted By NukiWaza

No doubt, enjoying the ride so far. Love the...

No doubt, enjoying the ride so far. Love the picture by the way.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,560
Posted By NukiWaza

tonight was only my second side since getting a...

tonight was only my second side since getting a new bike on Sunday. You guys blow me away but I have to start somewhere. I did 6.5 miles in 34 minutes, same route as Sunday with better results.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-15, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By NukiWaza

After the rain cleared I went riding, this time...

After the rain cleared I went riding, this time with the MMR app. I bought the paid app since in the case of cheap Apps I like to throw a few dollars at the developers. I was a little confused to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By NukiWaza

I was hoping there was a way to map out my route...

I was hoping there was a way to map out my route first and then ride it tonight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By NukiWaza

Well I have introduced myself so its question...

Well I have introduced myself so its question time.

I have bought the Cyclemeter app to track my efforts. Is there any guide on how to use the app? I am looking to establish a route. I am hoping...
Forum: Introductions
07-14-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By NukiWaza

Well of course she is she married me. ;) ...

Well of course she is she married me. ;)

Seriously though, after 28 years of marriage there is a lot of good and bad we could say about each other, but she is smart even though for years she did...
Forum: Introductions
07-13-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By NukiWaza

Yes, we were riding Old Rusty and Mrs. Rusty...

Yes, we were riding Old Rusty and Mrs. Rusty earlier in the week and I could not keep up with her. Getting her a new lighter bike meant that I needed a newer even lighter bike just so could fall...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,764
Posted By NukiWaza

My wife just got the Clarity 1 and loves it. She...

My wife just got the Clarity 1 and loves it. She is 5, 4 so not much taller than your wife.
Forum: Introductions
07-13-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By NukiWaza

Newer rider in the finger lakes region of NY

I like to ramble so humor first, questions at the bottom:

Now that we moved out the Catskill Mountains of NY and right next to one of the Finger Lakes it make perfect sense for my wife and I to...
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