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08-09-23, 07:48 PM
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Posted By dicktill

Thank you!!!!

Thank you!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,519
Posted By dicktill

What is that handlebar?

What is that handlebar?
05-01-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21,638
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Posted By dicktill

Would love to hear your comments on the Consort...

Would love to hear your comments on the Consort or whatever she is!

The US press also gets itself into a feeding frenzy on this stuff, as if we all care. When the Queen died (may she RIP), they...
03-02-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,554
Posted By dicktill

Hi Dave, Doing well, and hope the same for...

Hi Dave,

Doing well, and hope the same for you. Please contact me : dicktill at hotmail.com

Regards, Dick
02-27-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,554
Posted By dicktill

I'm the "O.P.", so here's an update. Yes, I...

I'm the "O.P.", so here's an update.

Yes, I did get the Schwinn Voyager in 2014, and it's a good bike but very heavy. And it would have taken a lot to update it to a modern drivetrain, so I...
01-24-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,117
Posted By dicktill

I have some good news. After a year of pain and...

I have some good news. After a year of pain and very limited range of motion, I had my non-dominate left rotator cuff operated on last March at age 76. My surgeon said that my operation was worse...
12-12-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,337
Views: 553,829
Posted By dicktill

Well what did Harpo have to say about it? : )

Well what did Harpo have to say about it? : )
09-05-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,337
Views: 553,829
Posted By dicktill

Good photos. Richard Petty once said after a...

Good photos.

Richard Petty once said after a race: "We was running real good 'til we blew a tar."

For those not familiar, that was Al Unser Sr. (as opposed to Bobby Unser or Al Unser Jr.).
06-29-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21,638
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Posted By dicktill

Nice. Where would I find the Bike & Bridges...

Nice. Where would I find the Bike & Bridges thread?

Thx, Dick
12-29-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By dicktill

Would they work with drop bars, and with the...

Would they work with drop bars, and with the different hand positions that are often used?

Thanks, Dick
09-21-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By dicktill

Wow, glad it wasn't too bad! What camera are you...

Wow, glad it wasn't too bad! What camera are you using?
03-22-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,928
Posted By dicktill

Has anyone tried to open a Cycliq (taillight/rear...

Has anyone tried to open a Cycliq (taillight/rear camera) and replace the batteries? Successful?
02-13-21, 10:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,113
Posted By dicktill

I use the same system. Mine is branded Rubbermaid...

I use the same system. Mine is branded Rubbermaid and is sold at Home Depot. This is great as you can move the spacing of the hooks very easily. Also use the trick shown on SJX426's post above, where...
01-27-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 122,379
Posted By dicktill

I have one! Someone else removed the paint, and I...

I have one! Someone else removed the paint, and I haven't worked on it (it's on the ubiquitous bucket list). For the most part, the chrome is pretty shiny, but there are a few spots here and there...
10-18-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,244
Posted By dicktill

That is very good news. Hope the rest of your...

That is very good news. Hope the rest of your family and friends do well also.
10-15-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,244
Posted By dicktill

Best of luck to you JPPE and your whole family....

Best of luck to you JPPE and your whole family. Speedy recoveries to those infected.
08-21-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,036
Posted By dicktill

Sorry for your loss; how did it happen?

Sorry for your loss; how did it happen?
03-26-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,631
Posted By dicktill

WOW! How many days did it take?

WOW! How many days did it take?
01-17-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,084
Posted By dicktill

Very nice and poignant thoughts by his sister. ...

Very nice and poignant thoughts by his sister.

And RIP = Ride in Peace is very appropriate.

Thanks for sharing with us.
01-14-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,042
Posted By dicktill

Best of luck for a quick recovery! Will miss...

Best of luck for a quick recovery!

Will miss your great stories until then.
01-12-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,084
Posted By dicktill

Sorry for your (our) loss.

Sorry for your (our) loss.
12-27-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,910
Posted By dicktill

jppe: Good save! Glad you didn't meet with the...

jppe: Good save! Glad you didn't meet with the asphalt again.
12-09-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,027
Posted By dicktill

Not necessarily a recommendation, but here's what...

Not necessarily a recommendation, but here's what I had done about three years ago: I had both eyes done with some sort of multi-focus lenses. Not having to wear glasses all the time (which I had...
10-12-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By dicktill

jppe: Definitely enjoyed it, and thanks for...

jppe:

Definitely enjoyed it, and thanks for bringing us along. How many miles are you racking up each year?

The PB&J sandwich ladies would definitely make the tour worthwhile, although I would...
10-03-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

Oh, one more graph, and then I'll shut up : ) ...

Oh, one more graph, and then I'll shut up : )

This is a graph of the six gaps elevation vs. distance; left to right, the heavy lines are: Lincoln, Roxbury, Rochester, Brandon, Middlebury (green),...
10-03-19, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

Cute word comparison! Let's hope...

Cute word comparison!




Let's hope not!
10-03-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

jppe: Sorry for the late reply, been traveling...

jppe: Sorry for the late reply, been traveling ...

I totally understand your not wanting to do the entire Six Gaps ride in one day! But having followed many of your epic rides, I know you can do...
09-27-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

I know very little about the Six Gaps of Georgia,...

I know very little about the Six Gaps of Georgia, but if the steepest climb in the Georgia one is 10%, then the Vermont one is way tougher, with Lincoln Gap supposedly sustaining over 18% for over a...
09-26-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

You certainly live in a beautiful area! I used to...

You certainly live in a beautiful area! I used to live in Proctorsville, and miss Vermont ...

Odd coincidence that you mentioned Ascutney: we were there last weekend (between the Appalachian and...
09-25-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,207
Posted By dicktill

Six Gaps of Vermont (er … sort of)

To any of you that have done any of the Six Gaps of Vermont, a tip of my hat to you.
To any of you that have done all of the Six Gaps of Vermont, my hat is off to you.
To any of you that have done...
03-29-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,208
Posted By dicktill

My best wishes and prayers for your friend...

My best wishes and prayers for your friend Robert.

The scenario of lying in a ditch unconscious and no one seeing you is a good reason to use the free ROAD ID app, which will send a text to up to...
02-27-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,361
Posted By dicktill

I once threaded an Ultegra 6503 front derailleur...

I once threaded an Ultegra 6503 front derailleur cable wrong (at the derailleur), and wondered why it didn't shift well, although I rode it that way for hundreds of miles. : (
04-22-18, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By dicktill

Nice ride! I almost never bring my wallet...

Nice ride!

I almost never bring my wallet with me on a ride, but I never ride without my Road Id bracelet on. I also use the Road Id app (in addition to the Ride with GPS app) so my wife "will...
03-31-18, 08:03 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,206
Posted By dicktill

All the best to both of you!

All the best to both of you!
12-17-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By dicktill

noglider: Sorry about the job, and good luck with...

noglider: Sorry about the job, and good luck with the job-hunting.


How long a ride is it around the entire island?


Regards, Dick
11-10-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,429
Posted By dicktill

Congrats!!!!:thumb:

Congrats!!!!:thumb:
10-04-17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,429
Posted By dicktill

Congrats on both the 5k and the 20k! How many...

Congrats on both the 5k and the 20k! How many years did the 20k take?
07-26-16, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,330
Posted By dicktill

Thanks for info. Unfortunately just a tad too big...

Thanks for info. Unfortunately just a tad too big for me. : (


Good luck ...
07-25-16, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,330
Posted By dicktill

Hi, I'm interested. Can you tell me more...

Hi,


I'm interested. Can you tell me more about the geometry, esp. head tube angle, chain stay length, and standover height?


Thanks, Dick
02-14-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,413
Posted By dicktill

BTW, for an extra $5 they will etch additional...

BTW, for an extra $5 they will etch additional info on the back of the RoadID tag. You have to e-mail them about doing this. The last line on the front of the tag on mine (and my wife's) says "MORE...
12-16-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 243,409
Posted By dicktill

[/color] I would love this book on my...

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I would love this book on my coffee table!

Thanks, Dick Tillinger
Allegany NY 14706
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 02:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,018
Posted By dicktill

OCD? Yes! But you spelled it wrong: it is CDO,...

OCD? Yes! But you spelled it wrong: it is CDO, alphabetical as it should be. [sorry I can't take credit for that line] : )
10-05-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,549
Posted By dicktill

Hi John, Thanks for the review! (And Andrew,...

Hi John,

Thanks for the review! (And Andrew, thanks for the product; I have one of the originals, and one of the newer ones.)

Back to John: I also travel with a rear rack, and currently have...
09-15-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,162
Posted By dicktill

Still pretty impressive. :thumb: I thought I...

Still pretty impressive. :thumb: I thought I was doing pretty good with 15,405 miles since 1999, including 23 centuries (one of them a double, er actually 250 miles), and one 5,000 mile year;...
09-14-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,162
Posted By dicktill

Wow Rick, you have some pretty impressive stats....

Wow Rick, you have some pretty impressive stats. 26 centuries and I think I see that you have 9,000 miles already this year. What are your lifetime stats?
09-13-15, 01:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,750
Posted By dicktill

WOW, excellent technical description AND great...

WOW, excellent technical description AND great drawings. Thanks Chas!
09-13-15, 01:07 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,429
Posted By dicktill

WOW, that is impressive! Attaboy, good job, etc.,...

WOW, that is impressive! Attaboy, good job, etc., etc.! :thumb:
07-20-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,386
Posted By dicktill

I've seen this bike (and the rest of Golden Boy's...

I've seen this bike (and the rest of Golden Boy's collection) and they look even nicer "in person". Great thread.

Regards, Dick
07-07-15, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,947
Posted By dicktill

A 25" World Voyageur or 11.8? What's the...

A 25" World Voyageur or 11.8? What's the standover height?

Thanks, Dick
06-26-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,050
Posted By dicktill

Amen! +100 We're not all good with dogs...

Amen! +100 We're not all good with dogs (perhaps unfortunately, but it is so). I don't want to hurt them, but more importantly (to me anyway), I don't want them to hurt me.
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