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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,730
Posted By LBlady111

Thank you for all the informative replies. I did...

Thank you for all the informative replies. I did go with Marathon Plus tires so so will see how that works out. I'll get the bike back later this week most likely and see how the new tires work out!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,730
Posted By LBlady111

Thanks for replies.. my mini cooper is at a bike...

Thanks for replies.. my mini cooper is at a bike shop and the owner says the Marathon Plus 20x 1.75 or the Panaracer Parsela same size will work with my bike. I am pretty sure I'm going with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,730
Posted By LBlady111

I did try running the Kojak on lower pressure and...

I did try running the Kojak on lower pressure and it didn't help. I'm not sure of the Schwalbe model that costs $55.. I tried looking them up online to see which ones they were but didn't find them...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-18-17, 03:19 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,314
Posted By LBlady111

I have a pretty intensely long history with...

I have a pretty intensely long history with chronic low back pain post 2 failed back surgeries, have posterior tibial tendinitis in both ankles, had four unrelated foot surgeries, have arthritis in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,730
Posted By LBlady111

Advice re re tire selection

Hi All,
It's been over a year since I last posted. I have a question re my Mini Cooper Folding bike tires so I hope I can get some replies that will assist me.

Currently I have Schwalbe Kojak...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,622
Posted By LBlady111

thanks for the replies.. I don't want to carry my...

thanks for the replies.. I don't want to carry my folded bike as it's far to heavy for me in that position to deal with for very long (even tho it's relatively light weight). I can carry the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,622
Posted By LBlady111

wow great suggestions! Love this forum!!!...

wow great suggestions! Love this forum!!! thanks!!!!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,489
Posted By LBlady111

Check out the Mini Cooper as well.. mine was $560...

Check out the Mini Cooper as well.. mine was $560 with tax from the car dealership .. it's sleek and a great ride
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,622
Posted By LBlady111

thanks for suggestions.. I think I will likely...

thanks for suggestions.. I think I will likely take the seat post/seat in with me at some places. That TB alone was $175 and the seat was $50 which isn't that bad (had looked at Brooks) tho still a...
Forum: Southern California
07-25-16, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By LBlady111

Further south down Seal Beach/Long Beach way it's...

Further south down Seal Beach/Long Beach way it's been hot and kinda muggy tho otherwise OK for riding re air
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-25-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 41,122
Posted By LBlady111

This might have already been stated as I haven't...

This might have already been stated as I haven't read thru all the replies though my guess is first the population that would b using one, then the cost, and then maybe the portability.

The only E...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,622
Posted By LBlady111

Wondering about choices of locks for your folding bike

Hey all,
Been a while since I posted. Have been enjoying my Mini Cooper folding bike after I added a new more cushy seat and a thud buster seat post. It took a few rides for my back to adjust...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
04-14-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,963
Posted By LBlady111

This isn't about a sidecar tho u might want to...

This isn't about a sidecar tho u might want to consider an e bike or trike for him. They're a bit costly though if he cannot pedal much tho perhaps a little he could use the electric function thus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,333
Posted By LBlady111

Roto, Quebrado.. etc.. bet somebody would check...

Roto, Quebrado.. etc.. bet somebody would check it out anyway tho whether it says no va, roto, quebrado, etc.. I like the Policia one... but if u make it look like that type of bike the PoPo might...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-16, 06:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By LBlady111

I'm going with the lime green visibility jacket...

I'm going with the lime green visibility jacket (or really a sort of yellowish lime green runners lightweight jacket) and a lime green shirt and NOW I want a lime green and white Lazer 02 Helmet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-16, 06:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,333
Posted By LBlady111

I think that an opportunist would be as likely to...

I think that an opportunist would be as likely to steal a bike for personal use or family or friend's personal use or even to sell for next to nothing even if a more high end thief isn't going to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-16, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By LBlady111

yes that's the answer!

yes that's the answer!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,253
Posted By LBlady111

great replies! Thanx! The Canyon vcls 2 looks...

great replies! Thanx! The Canyon vcls 2 looks very sleek .. guess I'll check the TB out and see how it goes. Am pretty sure the bike store owner ordered the ST for me ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By LBlady111

thanks all! It's a really sleek little bike and...

thanks all! It's a really sleek little bike and while I do like the looks I'd have really loved it if there were more color options. The lime color one was my first choice though would have wanted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,253
Posted By LBlady111

BodyFloat vs. Thudbuster

Just wondering if anyone is using a Body Float ? How about anyone that's had a Thudbuster and is now using a BodyFloat?

I ordered a TB for my Mini Cooper and while I was in a bike shop looking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By LBlady111

my Mini Cooper

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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-16, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By LBlady111

Had to switch out the Mini Cooper saddle/seat

Yeah.. had to do it .. the original seat which for person with a normal back (no previous injuries/pain) would probably be fine but was just not working for me i.e. felt like the seat was being...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

thanx! the video is great! Will try this!

thanx! the video is great! Will try this!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,228
Posted By LBlady111

I'm a woman so don't know about men's suits...

I'm a woman so don't know about men's suits though know about flat feet because mine are so flat I've had posterior tibial tendonitis for about 8 years now. At first I just added some OTC inserts...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By LBlady111

Happy with my Mini Cooper!

:thumb: Yep thus far I'm really pleased! Of course it helped that the bike shop owner that checked the bike out for me was super impressed with everything about the bike and couldn't believe it was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,933
Posted By LBlady111

no worries.. I'm sticking with my Mini Cooper...

no worries.. I'm sticking with my Mini Cooper folding bike! I had it checked out today at bike shop and owner there asked how much I paid for it and was really surprised when I told him as he...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-16-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,318
Posted By LBlady111

If balance is any part of the equation I'm...

If balance is any part of the equation I'm thinking a trike. I had one for a while when I needed that kind of seating and the balance of a three wheeler vs. 2. I think some kind of steering and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-16, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

love this website so much for all the good input...

love this website so much for all the good input I'm getting! Thanx!!!! Great suggestion re weighing the bike .. can even do that my Vet's which is close by and an area I'll want to take the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

Common sense prevails! Thanks guys!!! Also...

Common sense prevails! Thanks guys!!!

Also thanks Bruce re following my posts. I tried to p.m. u back but didn't have enough posts.. then everything got erased so just wanted to let u know I...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-16-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 53,402
Posted By LBlady111

2 failed back surgeries (L4 still bulging/L5S1...

2 failed back surgeries (L4 still bulging/L5S1 bone on bone), 2 right knee surgeries, 4 foot surgeries and still have bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis from being so very flat footed. Arthritis...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

got my MC yesterday from Mini Cooper car...

got my MC yesterday from Mini Cooper car dealership. got home, carried it from trunk of car to front step..made it but was grunting (not that far a walk) just felt a bit heavy to carry folded. so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-16, 07:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,933
Posted By LBlady111

I just got a Mini Cooper Folding bike because it...

I just got a Mini Cooper Folding bike because it was the lightest I could find that had the features I was thinking I wanted that would fit in my Ford CMax trunk/car. However... I was looking at...
Forum: Introductions
03-14-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By LBlady111

Welcome! I just joined too about a week ago or...

Welcome! I just joined too about a week ago or so. I lived in LB off & on for 20 some years! Downtown is my fav area! Looking forward to Beach Streets next weekend! I'll b on my new Mini Cooper...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,205
Posted By LBlady111

this thread sparked my interest so I looked up...

this thread sparked my interest so I looked up Strida.. like the way it folds and seems to fit in tight spaces. I'd love to check one out re a ride..
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

Good idea linberl.. something to look forward to...

Good idea linberl.. something to look forward to :-) more stuff I'm looking forward to a car that drives itself that I can afford and a bike that lifts itself into the car that I can ride...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

well guyz I'm an old lady at 62 tho orig injured...

well guyz I'm an old lady at 62 tho orig injured my back at age 28 and knees around same time working as RN tho can tell you all I've stayed pretty trim, active and my diet is real clean .. next to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

hey dezzie, yeah there were many times I wished...

hey dezzie,
yeah there were many times I wished I hadn't had back surgery though at least with age some of the natural fusing of L5S1 has lessened the pain at that level more than when the disc was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

Good suggestion! The bike I was going to buy got...

Good suggestion! The bike I was going to buy got sold today while I was still making up my mind so the mini cooper dealership ordered another one to have in stock. I was told I could have that one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

The Bike Friday models do look great .. they're...

The Bike Friday models do look great .. they're well over my budget at this point however maybe in the future ... thanks for the link as it's nice to know what's out there to look forward to even if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

Thanks for all the replies! I've decided to...

Thanks for all the replies! I've decided to order the Mini Cooper Folding bike since I was able to check it out in person and it seemed markedly lighter than a friends fold up Dahon I checked out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

Thanks for replies re help for disc/back probs...

Thanks for replies re help for disc/back probs seats, tires etc. I've done pretty well with saddles/seats on my other bikes as I never even heard about a thud buster until looking into Electric...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 10:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

I've seen the bike in person and it does fold...

I've seen the bike in person and it does fold properly. The image shown is not folded completely and/or properly.

Reason for "possible" Thud buster is history of two back surgeries (discetomies)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-16, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By LBlady111

thank u ~ I've had to look up a number of the...

thank u ~ I've had to look up a number of the bikes mentioned just to see what they're about! Thankfully I'm not getting more confused (about what to buy) just getting more info to make sure I get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 07:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

I tried the black one out at a Mini Cooper...

I tried the black one out at a Mini Cooper dealership. It's really nice and light weight and folds up easily. It also fits in the trunk of my Ford CMax hybrid which has so much less space than my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 06:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

Hey whacked congrats! I looked on Craigslist...

Hey whacked congrats! I looked on Craigslist today tho didn't go thru it entirely..
I'd love to hear what you think of this bike and how it works for u!
Meanwhile I'm still researching the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 03:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,164
Posted By LBlady111

A year later so not sure if anyone that posted...

A year later so not sure if anyone that posted here about their Mini Cooper folding bike will see this... I looked at one at the local Mini Cooper dealership and really love how light weight it is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-10-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,783
Posted By LBlady111

I was looking at Pedego electric bikes about a...

I was looking at Pedego electric bikes about a year ago and was seriously considering getting one as I have been dealing with posterior tibial tendonitis in both feet now for about 7 years but it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By LBlady111

Am trying to decide between two folding bikes.. input pls?

Thanks to the person in the general discussion area that directed me to the Folding Bike forum. I hadn't scrolled far enough down to see it before originally posting my questions in the general...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,236
Posted By LBlady111

oh yeah..floating disc fragments.. surgery time. ...

oh yeah..floating disc fragments.. surgery time. Hope you've recovered nicely. Slow and steady is what I recommend post op recovery at least to give one's self the proper opportunity for surgery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,827
Posted By LBlady111

I re read what you had written re your wife's...

I re read what you had written re your wife's scoliosis and thinking she couldn't lean forward re riding. I have some suggestions or ideas about that as I had to ride in a really upright position...
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