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05-01-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Another way to have more control over our own...

Another way to have more control over our own safety would be to actually follow the rules of the road. I was riding on the road other other day and I was passed by another cyclist. no big deal. I...
03-10-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Spending WAY too much is all in the wallet of the...

Spending WAY too much is all in the wallet of the individual. I recently acquired a 90's Cannondale 3.0 road bike in great shape for free! I then promptly spent over $800.00 on it in the form of new...
02-20-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,737
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Here you go: ...

Here you go: https://images.fastcompany.com/upload/31994357_0eecfdb38f_o.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-18-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,457
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I am running a 700 X 32 in this tire...

I am running a 700 X 32 in this tire (https://bicycle.kendatire.com/en-us/find-a-tire/bicycle/legacy/kwick-trax/) on my daily commuter and I have been happy with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,410
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I am running a set of those wheels on my...

I am running a set of those wheels on my commuter. I have over 1000 miles on them so far, and I have not had any issues. As far as I am concerned, they are a great value for the money.
12-11-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,896
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

One time, while commuting, I heard a couple cars...

One time, while commuting, I heard a couple cars in the distance approaching me from behind and it sounded like they were racing. There was fairly heavy traffic at the time and the first "racing" car...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-19, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,861
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I do not make a point of mentioning these things...

I do not make a point of mentioning these things to my wife unless she asks me directly, and even then I try to temper the story. As she is not very interested in cycling in general...she does not...
Forum: Touring
12-03-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,913
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

12 pounds?! Between extra clothes, lunch, thermos...

12 pounds?! Between extra clothes, lunch, thermos of coffee and my laptop, I carry more than that on my daily commute into work! :lol:
Forum: Commuting
11-04-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 340,661
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I found a decent pair of small needle-nosed...

I found a decent pair of small needle-nosed pliers the other day on my commute home. They were laying in the middle of the right lane. Quiet street, so they had not been run over and beat up yet.
10-14-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,619
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

With a few exceptions...there really is no such...

With a few exceptions...there really is no such thing as a bad dog...just bad dog owners. Unfortunately some people think their dog is special and shouldn't be subject to the same rules as "other...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 340,661
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Picked up a nice 8" crescent wrench the other...

Picked up a nice 8" crescent wrench the other day...early (about 5 miles) into the ride, so had to carry it with me for about 30 miles.
09-04-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,109
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I shared the MUP with a coyote the other morning...

I shared the MUP with a coyote the other morning on my commute into the office. We were both crossing a bridge across a creek at the same time. It was still dark and I did not see him until I was...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Beautiful ride in this morning, weather-wise...As...

Beautiful ride in this morning, weather-wise...As I leave at 6:00 AM, it is still dark. Passed a cyclist coming the other way on the MUP...no lights at all on the bike. Saw the usual bunnies and an...
08-01-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,997
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I try to commute three days a week. My commute is...

I try to commute three days a week. My commute is 14.5 miles each way which I ride in about 55 minutes. As I do not need a recovery day, I would commute 5 days a week, but my wife does not like that...
08-01-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,945
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Sweet! :thumb:

Sweet! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 34,902
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I have no problem with slow electric motorcycles...

I have no problem with slow electric motorcycles (E-bikes) as long as the folks riding them do not pretend that they are riding a bicycle. They are not bicycles...they are slow electric motorcycles....
07-25-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,529
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

On the bike I drink water mixed with one scoop of...

On the bike I drink water mixed with one scoop of Tailwind. It adds a very light flavor and contains electrolytes, calories and caffeine. Tailwind's claim is "all you need, all day long." Although,...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-19, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Nice commute this morning. Turned 61 yesterday...

Nice commute this morning. Turned 61 yesterday and hit a new PR this morning on the ride in to work. Averaged 17 MPH on my commute this morning. Highest average I have ever hit. When I started riding...
06-18-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,441
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Like others here, I ride with yellow tinted...

Like others here, I ride with yellow tinted glasses early in the morning and at dusk as they really enhance my vision. The first early morning ride I wore them, I was surprised and shocked how dull...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,703
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I did not upgrade to an "aero" bike, but I did...

I did not upgrade to an "aero" bike, but I did spend many dollars (> $1400.00) upgrading the bike I have (which I purchased on sale for around $400.00), and in the process, with the new components,...
06-17-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,001
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Stop signs, red lights, etc. are civic laws...not...

Stop signs, red lights, etc. are civic laws...not moral laws. Therefore, like many here, I do whatever I feel is necessary to protect my own safety and that of those around me. I will take the lane...
06-17-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,822
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

The MUP I ride is a couple miles longer (and...

The MUP I ride is a couple miles longer (and slower) to work and back than it would be for me to use the road. However, three lanes of vehicular traffic at 50 MPH, with no shoulders can ruin your day...
06-17-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,773
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I run a headlight in the early morning when it is...

I run a headlight in the early morning when it is still fairly dark, particularly if there is also a cloud cover. However, I always point it down so the beam hits the path about 6 feet or so in front...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,730
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I have an Osprey 32 backpack and I pack my office...

I have an Osprey 32 backpack and I pack my office clothes, shoes, my lunch, wallet, keys, cell phone, pocket knife, macbook pro, and a 20 oz steel thermos with coffee and a bicycle lock. I also have...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,484
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

UnderArmor makes some nice "dress" pants that are...

UnderArmor makes some nice "dress" pants that are made with a light weight, somewhat stretchy easy care fabric. They are actually golf pants, but they look real nice and they have relatively tight...
06-10-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,895
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

My biggest gripe is the "nice" people that want...

My biggest gripe is the "nice" people that want to stop at trail crossings for me when they have the right of way and I have a stop sign. I refuse their niceness and they get mad at me.

I agree...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Nice commute in this morning. A little cooler...

Nice commute in this morning. A little cooler than usual and about a 15 to 18 MPH north wind. Counted 5 bunnies this morning and a windblown fallen tree that pretty much blocked the entire MUP. The...
06-07-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,853
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

The secret to a happy marriage: "I don't try to...

The secret to a happy marriage: "I don't try to run her life...and I don't try to run mine."
06-07-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,853
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

"When your time is at an end and your life...

"When your time is at an end and your life flashes before your eyes...make sure it is worth watching."
06-07-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,749
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Fewer kids riding bicycles worries industry

Interesting story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/06/04/fewer-kids-are-riding-buying-bicycles-industry-is-worried/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6469ad8ac111
Forum: Commuting
06-03-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,828
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Having exclusively ridden a motorcycle for...

Having exclusively ridden a motorcycle for commuting for several years, and now a bicycle, many of the necessary skills transfer, but mostly 1). Being alert at all times to what is happening around...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 19,746
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

What is odd...is seeing so many folks riding in...

What is odd...is seeing so many folks riding in jackets, long pants, and even suits, etc... Try that here in Dallas - Ft Worth, TX. Just getting the bike out of the garage is enough to make one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I recently upgraded my ride. I bought the bike...

I recently upgraded my ride. I bought the bike last year and it was a 2016 model still in the LBS. Anyway, I got the bike for about $450.00. It had a Shimano Claris group on it. I just upgraded to a...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,354
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I started bike commuting again this year after a...

I started bike commuting again this year after a few year layoff. I ride 14 and 1/2 miles each way, at least three times a week, with a 12 pound backpack. I have worked my riding time down to about...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Hi Jwls...welcome to the forum. I have a sister...

Hi Jwls...welcome to the forum. I have a sister in law and her husband who live in Dauphin Manitoba. I live in Texas, but hope to get up there at some point. I have spent quite a bit of time (also...
05-23-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,438
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I have eaten oatmeal (rolled oats), with...

I have eaten oatmeal (rolled oats), with blueberries, a little brown sugar and cinnamon for breakfast for a couple years now. I began eating it to lower my bad cholesterol. Cinnamon may also lower...
05-15-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,387
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

In the situation the article describes, I think...

In the situation the article describes, I think the driver was likely completely at fault. However, One thing I learned while riding motorcycles (10 years of commuting on one), was that I could make...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,304
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

My bike had a Claris group on it that included a...

My bike had a Claris group on it that included a 50-34 crank and 11-32 rear cogs. I did not like some of the big jumps between the gears so I switched to a Shimano 105 group with a 52-36 crank and an...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-19, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

My morning (6:15 AM) commute was very...

My morning (6:15 AM) commute was very pleasant...mid fifties, no wind. Saw 1 rabbit and 1 coyote on the trail.
The evening commute included a 10 MPH SSW wind that was in my face at times. However,...
05-10-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,731
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

All those amazing pictures...I call that cycling...

All those amazing pictures...I call that cycling pornography. :-) I could stare at those pictures all day long, but, alas, back to work.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Cool cloudy ride in this morning...about 50...

Cool cloudy ride in this morning...about 50 degrees (Yes, 50 degrees in May in Dallas), with about a 12 to 15 MPH NE wind. The wind is somewhat in my face on the way into work...but it will be mostly...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,600
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I did not like the wide variation in the claris 8...

I did not like the wide variation in the claris 8 speed cassette. I probably could have just changed the cassette from the 11-34, but I plan to keep the bike for a long time so I wanted to upgrade to...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,019
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

I have a transit rack and panniers on my bike. I...

I have a transit rack and panniers on my bike. I carry a laptop, change of clothes, lunch, two cup thermos for coffee and my change of shoes. I have a 14 and 1/2 mile commute each way, so I wear...
04-30-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,621
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

On the MUP I ride, I talk to the dogs, the...

On the MUP I ride, I talk to the dogs, the rabbits, squirrels, and the cardinals.
04-29-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,225
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Around here the roads are relatively flat. You...

Around here the roads are relatively flat. You have to look some to find a hill. However, I have hit 35 MPH on a slight downhill and maintained over 30 MPH on a flat section for about a mile...but...
04-29-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,744
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

On the MUP I ride here in the DFW area, I also...

On the MUP I ride here in the DFW area, I also follow this process. Most people either thank me back or give me a friendly wave. There are some, walkers with earbuds in that do not respond to my...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,600
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

My commuter - 2016 Charge Plug 2

Upgrading from Claris group to Shimano 105 R7000 group.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/commuter_7f9783df387c8a839a918846f67e1b90616795d6.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,227
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Not me...oops, upgrading my 2016 Charge commuter...

Not me...oops, upgrading my 2016 Charge commuter from Claris to Shimano 105 r7000 group...can't wait.
04-22-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,139
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

14.5 miles each way on my commute. Nice day for...

14.5 miles each way on my commute. Nice day for riding, although a little windy (15 to 20 MPH from the South). My commute is mainly East and West so not too bad.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,449
Posted By oldgeezerjeff

Nice ride in this morning. About 60 degrees with...

Nice ride in this morning. About 60 degrees with a 12 to 15 MPH south wind. My 14.5 mile route is mostly East (to) and West (from), so a North or South wind does not hurt me too much. There is one...
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