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Forum: Pills and Ills
11-14-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,209
Posted By Sam9

I've heard of using spacers in the case of...

I've heard of using spacers in the case of infection, but had no idea that they could be mobile.


I'm 66 too, and 5 months out from TKR that did not go well, but you are an inspiration!
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-13-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,209
Posted By Sam9

You still have the spacers in, and you can ride...

You still have the spacers in, and you can ride with those? Wow. You are one strong individual-it's worth mentioning though, that some people don't recover from an infection like that. Some lose...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 46,130
Posted By Sam9

I had it done locally, small town (80K) hospital....

I had it done locally, small town (80K) hospital. But the surgeon has done a ton of TKRs, did all his studies at UAB which has a great rep for orthopedics, has access to the latest tech, MAKO robot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 46,130
Posted By Sam9

I'm 66 and had TKR, left knee, back on 6/5, but...

I'm 66 and had TKR, left knee, back on 6/5, but the surgery did not go perfectly. As the surgeon was doing a "medial release", remove tissue with an electrical cutting tool, it arced and blew out the...
Forum: Touring
01-20-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,886
Posted By Sam9

I got those components on a Kona Big Rove, minus...

I got those components on a Kona Big Rove, minus the bar end shifters. Can I ask why you changed the hydraulic rear disc brake to cable?
Forum: Touring
01-20-17, 02:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,886
Posted By Sam9

That's exactly what my bike came with! Maybe...

That's exactly what my bike came with! Maybe those are very common component choices? What is your bike? I am new but it seems to be a really good range of gearing.
Forum: Touring
01-15-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,036
Posted By Sam9

I have not toured anywhere, ever, at all. So...

I have not toured anywhere, ever, at all. So everything from me is theory...but I was considering a Surly, but instead found a new 2015 Kona Big Rove for $750. so far I've replaced the flat bars with...
Forum: Touring
01-11-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,732
Posted By Sam9

Thanks! I had already ordered raingear from O2....

Thanks! I had already ordered raingear from O2. Hasn't been delivered yet.
Forum: Touring
01-10-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,732
Posted By Sam9

Thanks! I had already ordered rain gear from O2...

Thanks! I had already ordered rain gear from O2 when you posted. Hasn't arrived yet, will see.
Forum: Touring
01-04-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,732
Posted By Sam9

OK, I'm new around here and just gearing up to...

OK, I'm new around here and just gearing up to tour, so thought to piggyback onto this thread. I have not a destination, but would probably not plan to ride in seriously cold weather.


I think I...
Forum: Touring
12-14-16, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By Sam9

I bought one of these from Jenson : Kona Big Rove...

I bought one of these from Jenson : Kona Big Rove Bike 2015 > Bikes > Commuter & Urban Bikes | Jenson USA (http://www.jensonusa.com/Kona-Big-Rove-Bike-2015)


Seems to be ideal for mainly dirt/...
Forum: Touring
12-14-16, 02:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By Sam9

I've bought on of these from JensonUSA, only had...

I've bought on of these from JensonUSA, only had it a few days. Kona Big Rove Bike 2015 > Bikes > Commuter & Urban Bikes | Jenson USA (http://www.jensonusa.com/Kona-Big-Rove-Bike-2015)


Ordered...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-11-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,329
Posted By Sam9

My opinion isn't worth much, since this is my...

My opinion isn't worth much, since this is my first bike in about 25 years, but I'm really enjoying the Simbi. I have a basket, rack and fenders ordered, and am going to look into changing the 3...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-11-16, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,329
Posted By Sam9

Here's my Simbi, first bike in many years. I...

Here's my Simbi, first bike in many years. I thought it was a Townie, but that's a sort of cruiser isn't it?

526756
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-11-16, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,301
Posted By Sam9

https://simbibicycles.com/

https://simbibicycles.com/
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