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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By ntime60

You might also look at Giant cypress DX...

You might also look at Giant cypress DX (http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/cypress.dx.black/5687/36601/) I almost bought that one instead of my Trek 7.3fx. In the end I liked the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
Posted By ntime60

Awesome! Keep it up! Very proud of your effort!

Awesome! Keep it up! Very proud of your effort!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 54,195
Posted By ntime60

I second, third and fourth the idea to buy bike...

I second, third and fourth the idea to buy bike shorts. I felt a lot like you do when I started. Someone (possibly Donheff) here made that recommendation to me.

Depending on your undergarments of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 847
Posted By ntime60

I would counter this theory with one of my own. ...

I would counter this theory with one of my own.

It is all about pressure. High pressure as it relates to weather brings nice air and blue skies, while low pressure brings storms and dark skies....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 760
Posted By ntime60

Considering I am relatively new to the scene,...

Considering I am relatively new to the scene, I've had 4 issues since I started in May.

2 were teens yelling out of the window as they passed, I believe they thought they were being funny...I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 921
Posted By ntime60

Welcome to the group. Back in May I joined this...

Welcome to the group. Back in May I joined this group as well and there are a lot of really fine people here. When I started it was ok at first. i wasn't sure I'd made the right choice of bike, my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-09, 06:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 823
Posted By ntime60

As long as it is a slightly convex mirror...ahaha...

As long as it is a slightly convex mirror...ahaha

I don't hold much stock in those charts because there are too many variables to account for. Even using them as a rough guideline is error prone....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 987
Posted By ntime60

Awesome! Keep it up. I did something...

Awesome! Keep it up.

I did something similar when my weight didn't move when I thought it should've. I removed all high fructose corn syrup from my diet. (read 6 pepsi's a day) 150 calx6=900...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-24-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,957
Posted By ntime60

I'm not sure how the ef60 shifters compare to...

I'm not sure how the ef60 shifters compare to deore, but I can say I like the way they shift. Click it's in gear. The front derailleur you need to hold the trigger in a bit longer than the back but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,713
Posted By ntime60

Where you at? 77f here today. I'll admit I...

Where you at?

77f here today. I'll admit I did see some snow on the map out west and the local weather is predicting much cooler temps next week.

I'm there with ya though. I just found my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-09, 05:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,957
Posted By ntime60

Go ride one. Heck go ride a few different ones. ...

Go ride one. Heck go ride a few different ones.

I chose the 7.3 because of the upgrades over the 7.2 or even the 7.1. I also chose the 7.3 because I would rarely if ever go off road and if I do,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,625
Posted By ntime60

Enjoying the outdoors at your own pace. Basking...

Enjoying the outdoors at your own pace. Basking in the beauty of this fine home we call Earth. Enjoying nature as you silently glide through forest, glade, pasture and town, it's ALL good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,798
Posted By ntime60

There is some truth to the repeating of...

There is some truth to the repeating of statements.

I was in my own little world Saturday concentrating on fighting a 15mph wind up hill, when a voice behind me said, "The wind is brutal today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,866
Posted By ntime60

Aren't those moments defined as moments of...

Aren't those moments defined as moments of clarity? A moment in time where everything is right with the world, when we can pretty much excel at whatever we are doing for that moment.

The engineer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 06:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,854
Posted By ntime60

MTBs are probably the 26" class of bikes. ...

MTBs are probably the 26" class of bikes.

The data seems to point to price more than anything else as a driving factor. Hybrids are cheaper per unit than all other types with the exception of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-09, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,866
Posted By ntime60

Good hydration? What did you eat that day? When...

Good hydration? What did you eat that day? When did you eat before the ride?

What seems to make a difference for me is eating about 2 hours before I ride and eat a decent meal. Getting hydrated...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,432
Posted By ntime60

Glad you're ok. I too vote for posting your face...

Glad you're ok. I too vote for posting your face picture in the "what do you look like thread" before healing process completes. It didn't happen unless there are pictures. ;-)

As far as the bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,790
Posted By ntime60

1.) What kind of Bike do you ride (most often)? ...

1.) What kind of Bike do you ride (most often)?
Trek 7.3

2.) Why do you ride that? What features make it the best choice?
I liked the feel of the bike. The bike was responsive to my touch. It...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,911
Posted By ntime60

tcs, I like most of your suggestions. First...

tcs, I like most of your suggestions.

First and foremost - never show fear. Keep calm. Dogs know the difference. If you're excitable then they will be too.

A C02 portable boat horn works pretty...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,100
Posted By ntime60

Cadence...reminds me of my military days. /me...

Cadence...reminds me of my military days. /me shudders. I have a Cateye /w cadence. I started out around 57, then somewhere in the last 4 months I found I like 84. I primarily wanted to see the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By ntime60

Welcome NUTNDUN. I started cycling again after a...

Welcome NUTNDUN. I started cycling again after a really long hiatus. Enjoy the journey and the rest will take care of itself.

When I started in May I barely made it around my block, let alone...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,240
Posted By ntime60

Only once in my life did one of my furry family...

Only once in my life did one of my furry family decide to challenge my authority. That was Heidi my doberman. She bit me once then I punched her in the nose. She never did it again. Although she...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,011
Posted By ntime60

Congrats! I love these stories. I hope to be one...

Congrats! I love these stories. I hope to be one too at some point.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,240
Posted By ntime60

Dogs are easy to understand. All dogs have a...

Dogs are easy to understand.

All dogs have a zone of ownership. They will protect that zone. The key is to blow through that zone as quickly as possible. If I know I'm going past a protective...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,086
Posted By ntime60

lol yes they do and it is somewhat annoying. ...

lol yes they do and it is somewhat annoying.

This has been a very interesting and enlightening thread.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-09, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By ntime60

I keep a a detailed spreadsheet and the blog in...

I keep a a detailed spreadsheet and the blog in my signature line.

Thanks for the link on bikejournal. I may move my blog over there as I like the stats you can track.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,661
Posted By ntime60

I don't think age has anything to do with it at...

I don't think age has anything to do with it at all. It could be environmental, i.e. how is a person raised, what is their value system based upon. I've known some really mature kids and some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,095
Posted By ntime60

When did you serve on the 623? I was...

When did you serve on the 623?

I was factory trained on the MK48 and harpoon. The Mk48 is an interesting weapon, the first really smart weapon and I'd heard from a reliable source it has been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,095
Posted By ntime60

That picture was taken as we were leaving...

That picture was taken as we were leaving Bremerton, Wa. heading for sea-trials.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,020
Posted By ntime60

It's funny reading this. wikipedia defines the...

It's funny reading this. wikipedia defines the hybrid as this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_bicycle).

Looking at Trek's website (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/#), they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,195
Posted By ntime60

This ^^

This ^^
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,095
Posted By ntime60

This was my home away from home for about 6...

This was my home away from home for about 6 years. SSBN623.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By ntime60

I try to log 10-15 miles a day and more on the...

I try to log 10-15 miles a day and more on the weekends. I don't look so much at the mileage as I do the quality of the ride. Could I get my heart rate up and keep it elevated without getting tired...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By ntime60

He might also try to be in the middle rear gears...

He might also try to be in the middle rear gears when he shifts to the different chain-rings. My 7.3 gets rather upset if I cross shift. (Cross Shifting is shifting to the front big gear when on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By ntime60

I want one, but the cost...I could buy a new...

I want one, but the cost...I could buy a new camera lens for that kind of $$$
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,755
Posted By ntime60

One of my neighborhood routes....

One of my neighborhood routes. (http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/in/indianapolis/141125116345565224) Nice and fun day, about 11 miles. Saw a couple dogs doing the...well doggy style. Ran across a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,298
Posted By ntime60

Visit several bike shops in you area, if you can...

Visit several bike shops in you area, if you can or go to the next larger city that has a few. Test ride as many as you can. See what fits. See what you like, the seat, the pedals, shifting, turning,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,086
Posted By ntime60

Kick stand or no?

Out of curiosity how many of us has one? I've noticed in the pictures some have them and some don't.

Why? Weight?

I did because it seems easier to park it. I'm toying with the idea of removing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 52,432
Posted By ntime60

Remember you asked for it.

Remember you asked for it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By ntime60

Personally I wouldn't order a bike on-line as it...

Personally I wouldn't order a bike on-line as it is a very personal choice about the fit. Kind of hard to ride one on-line.

Although if you know your frame size and what you want on it then...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,605
Posted By ntime60

About 4-5 miles for me. Usually by the time I get...

About 4-5 miles for me. Usually by the time I get to 5 my legs and lungs finally get in sync.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,180
Posted By ntime60

Does riding down a 2 mile grade @ 15 mph into a...

Does riding down a 2 mile grade @ 15 mph into a 15 mph head wind mean I'm going the equivalent of 30 mph? It sure feels like it.:giver:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By ntime60

Welcome monogodo and effulgent. Very nice to...

Welcome monogodo and effulgent. Very nice to have you join this fine group. I joined in May myself for similar reasons.

The first rule is to have fun! I've found as long as you have fun riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By ntime60

It's not just you. I got into riding in May and...

It's not just you. I got into riding in May and have found it is hard for me not to ride any more. I bought a Cateye Strada with cadence wired...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-09, 05:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,506
Posted By ntime60

I'd noticed some odd shifting behavior with the...

I'd noticed some odd shifting behavior with the front dérailleur on my 7.3 when shifting from the middle sprocket, either up or down. I cured it myself more or less by watching what rear cog I'm in,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,490
Posted By ntime60

hmm, 25 miles the first month. 175 miles the...

hmm, 25 miles the first month. 175 miles the second month and I'm currently on tap to do 200+ this month. so far that works out to be around 50 per week by 5 or 6 days, I guess.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,180
Posted By ntime60

I used to look at it like that, until I figured...

I used to look at it like that, until I figured out to drop a gear or three and enjoy the scenery. Look at it like life is helping you work for your goal. That way when you achieve it it will be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By ntime60

All it is saying is you need a grow a couple more...

All it is saying is you need a grow a couple more inches ;-)

Keep at it. We all have our daze. Keep pedaling.:speedy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,451
Posted By ntime60

They serve Motorcycles...yes? Ok that's it! This...

They serve Motorcycles...yes? Ok that's it! This is petrol discrimination! You cannot be served unless you burn petrol. ahaha
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,506
Posted By ntime60

I looked up the Ergon grips. They look...

I looked up the Ergon grips. They look interesting, I think I'll have to try them. I think if I get to a point where I would like drops, I'll probably buy new bars.

I do tend to ride mostly on...
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