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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,671
Posted By loneviking61

Why? Well, go over to the road cycling forum and...

Why? Well, go over to the road cycling forum and read about the latest cyclists killed riding up in Idaho. I work in a trauma unit, and I'm seeing way too many badly injured cyclists coming in.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By loneviking61

You'll want to wear a padded one after surgery...

You'll want to wear a padded one after surgery for awhile. Anything poking that incision hurts, grabbing things hard without padding will also hurt.
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 08:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,814
Posted By loneviking61

I ride my Surly Pug on the trails out west. It's...

I ride my Surly Pug on the trails out west. It's not unusual to find soft surfaces, deep gravel and mud. Trails like the Modoc, and Shasta can have surfaces like that. Other trails like the John...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By loneviking61

I just had Carpal Tunnel surgery on June 3. All...

I just had Carpal Tunnel surgery on June 3. All went well, and I was off the bike for a month. I wear padded cycling gloves when I ride and I would suggest you buy a pair to wear during recovery....
Forum: Touring
07-09-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,768
Posted By loneviking61

I'm running a 22/44 front, 11/36 back. Lots of...

I'm running a 22/44 front, 11/36 back. Lots of mountains where I ride.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-05-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 43,845
Posted By loneviking61

55 and I don't worry about the BMI, which says...

55 and I don't worry about the BMI, which says I'm obese at 210. I eat healthy and keep hiking/cycling. I figure my body knows where my weight needs to be.

And yes, working in a hospital,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-16, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By loneviking61

I haven't had to swap mine yet, but I have guys I...

I haven't had to swap mine yet, but I have guys I know that sure wished they could have. One jammed a stick up into his derailleur and broke his derailleur. Another one slid and banged his...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-04-16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,884
Posted By loneviking61

Odd, I have both Factor 5 Leiden and MTHFR but my...

Odd, I have both Factor 5 Leiden and MTHFR but my doc has never said to cut out the hiking--downhill or up. I've never
clotted as a result of hiking either. Still biking too. The only time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,971
Posted By loneviking61

Just to be clear, any dealer with a QBP account...

Just to be clear, any dealer with a QBP account can order Surly products even if they are also dealers of Giant, Specialized or Trek. I know of 3 LBS near me specializing in one of these brands that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,598
Posted By loneviking61

Tinkerbike. It usually takes a bit if...

Tinkerbike. It usually takes a bit if tinkering every week to keep it in good shape.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,645
Posted By loneviking61

There's quite a few here in northern Nevada and...

There's quite a few here in northern Nevada and they usually work well. Some of them are designed with an outer ring for pedestrians and an inner ring for cars. It's a bit strange when you first use...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-30-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By loneviking61

I use one when it gets below freezing because I...

I use one when it gets below freezing because I have asthma. It works well in the cold temps, but it might be overkill at 50. Have you tried a Buff rag? That might keep things warm enough for you....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By loneviking61

New York Fuggitaboutit. It's a U lock, costs...

New York Fuggitaboutit. It's a U lock, costs about $100 off Amazon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,391
Posted By loneviking61

Interesting thread. My first pair of bike shorts...

Interesting thread. My first pair of bike shorts were 3Face, a very expensive Italian made shorts. I rode with those a lot for a year. This year, thanks to gift certificates, I picked up two pairs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,475
Posted By loneviking61

Did you have a rear view mirror? Or just the...

Did you have a rear view mirror? Or just the camera?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-14, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 639,728
Posted By loneviking61

This surgeon is talking about car vs bike...

This surgeon is talking about car vs bike accidents, and in those cases helmets are largely useless. I worked for several years at a hospital in a resort area and saw plenty of bike wrecks come in. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,395
Posted By loneviking61

I don't have a fancy bike, but I have a rack. If...

I don't have a fancy bike, but I have a rack. If I have to run to the store I just slide a basket on, or panniers and the New York lock with cable. If there's no bike rack and no place to tie up I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,089
Posted By loneviking61

That's my way of dealing with them. Most dogs...

That's my way of dealing with them. Most dogs stop if you stop and I swear that a lot of them don't know it's a human on a bike. They get a sheepish look and come over wagging their tails for a pat....
Forum: Commuting
05-26-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,445
Posted By loneviking61

If you are going to go with an older frame, make...

If you are going to go with an older frame, make sure it will take a 700 tire. The old 27 inches are around and they can be a headache for someone new to build. Honestly, it's cheaper to buy a good...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,445
Posted By loneviking61

I'd point you towards a hybrid. The MTB's tend...

I'd point you towards a hybrid. The MTB's tend to be very low geared reducing your road speed. The hybrids have a much wider gearing that works for varied terrain like you will have. The hybrids...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,070
Posted By loneviking61

Did someone say 'deep fried twinkies?!' Where??...

Did someone say 'deep fried twinkies?!' Where?? :love:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-14, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By loneviking61

I faced that same choice yesterday. I had the...

I faced that same choice yesterday. I had the shop replace both the chain and the cassette, for a grand total of $51 dollars. No more skipping chain for a couple of years and the bike runs great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-14, 06:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,370
Posted By loneviking61

A very erratic work schedule. Some days it's...

A very erratic work schedule. Some days it's night shift, others it's day shift. Some weeks 36 hours, others 50 or 60. Now if I had a regular 9-5, Mon thru Friday job....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-14, 10:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,370
Posted By loneviking61

Yep, I'm with the OP and Wahoo. I have no idea...

Yep, I'm with the OP and Wahoo. I have no idea how fast I'm going or how far I've gone and I could care less about STRAVA. I mostly head out to explore and see whats down the road and over the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By loneviking61

Everywhere except a rock garden and deep sand.

Everywhere except a rock garden and deep sand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-14, 11:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,967
Posted By loneviking61

I have a Trailway. Mine has never had any bb...

I have a Trailway. Mine has never had any bb issues. Shimano 105 drivetrain, front shocks, solid aluminum frame. Put a solid seatpost and trekking bars on it along with lights, fenders, back rack...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-14, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Posted By loneviking61

Why peel that stuff off? Take the bags off, slip...

Why peel that stuff off? Take the bags off, slip the water bottles into their cages and go! I very much doubt that tree roots are going to be harder on a rim than concrete curbs. Buy a second set of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,655
Posted By loneviking61

I've used one for about two years now. It works...

I've used one for about two years now. It works well with most dogs. The advantage is that it keeps the dog out from under the bike. If you use one, there are some things to know. Different dogs...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,445
Posted By loneviking61

Take a look at the Trekking handlebars too. ...

Take a look at the Trekking handlebars too. They'd be easy to adapt on. Fenders, rack, lights, a pannier bag of some sort and you're good to go. On rough streets, you want to keep the bigger tires. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,577
Posted By loneviking61

Sure, you can do it. Take a bare frame, race...

Sure, you can do it. Take a bare frame, race oriented bike. SLIP one water bottle into cage, put on your finest Spandex and pedal like mad! Of course, without a rack and planners or any sort of bag...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,180
Posted By loneviking61

Exactly! That's why I'm usually a loner or once...

Exactly! That's why I'm usually a loner or once in awhile I'm out with a couple of like minded friends. Cycling, for me, is about exploring and having a good time and not about how many miles I put...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,341
Posted By loneviking61

That I don't know. Some of the pictures were...

That I don't know. Some of the pictures were taken on streets so crowded you'd have a very hard time riding a bike. Other pictures seem to have been taken during the hottest time of day. The bikes...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,341
Posted By loneviking61

Limited space and too expensive. Neighborhoods...

Limited space and too expensive. Neighborhoods were small enough to be walkable with merchants that sold everything you needed right there in the neighborhood. Most of the homes were small or...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-14, 03:19 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,341
Posted By loneviking61

Nope, not weird. Most folks think any of the...

Nope, not weird. Most folks think any of the elaborate carriages like that were hearses, but the hearses were black. The wedding carriages were white and not as long as a hearse (because you're...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-14, 01:05 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,341
Posted By loneviking61

Amazing photos is right. I saw a fellow with a...

Amazing photos is right. I saw a fellow with a small, two wheeled cart with a trash can in the middle of the cart sweeping up horse apples. I can tell if the photo was on a warm day, as the old...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-20-14, 11:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,884
Posted By loneviking61

Right. Until two individuals with one mutation...

Right. Until two individuals with one mutation marry, and both pass on a copy of that mutation to a son/daughter. That's what happened with me. I have two copies of both the Factor 5 Leiden and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,537
Posted By loneviking61

Gosh, 65 degrees??! I'm in shorts and a T-Shirt...

Gosh, 65 degrees??! I'm in shorts and a T-Shirt at that temp!

It was about 38F last night cruising around town for a couple of hours. Just a winter coat and a sock cap on, jeans and flannel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-13, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By loneviking61

I think I'd try that Brooks out long before...

I think I'd try that Brooks out long before spring IF you have a return policy available on it. I tried a Brooks B17 Imperial and really liked it for short rides of around 10 to 12 miles. However,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 13,473
Posted By loneviking61

The steel framed bikes will still be around for a...

The steel framed bikes will still be around for a long time, simply because you can modify and repair them so much easier than aluminum. Don't get me wrong, my everyday/commute bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By loneviking61

Exactly! Use good ol fashioned brake cleaner. ...

Exactly! Use good ol fashioned brake cleaner. And then a lube that's not going to attract dirt like a magnet.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-01-13, 03:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,026
Posted By loneviking61

What an incredible film! I noticed that the...

What an incredible film! I noticed that the people weren't obese like so many are today. The broad streets, the slowly moving electric trams, lots of pedestrian traffic with a handful of wagons and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-13, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By loneviking61

As a Trumpet player I find the video really cool!...

As a Trumpet player I find the video really cool! Riding and playing at the same time is a tough gig.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-13, 03:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,790
Posted By loneviking61

Miles? Hours on? Hmmm, dunno. I go for about 2...

Miles? Hours on? Hmmm, dunno. I go for about 2 hours in the evening, 5 days a week with first one dog and then another one tied to the bike. Then there's trips to the bank; the four mile round trip...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-13, 02:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,486
Posted By loneviking61

I use the Cygolite Mini Turbo 400 on the helmet...

I use the Cygolite Mini Turbo 400 on the helmet and the Magic Shine on the handlebars. The little helmet light puts out a LOT of light. I might switch to a Cygolite 750 if I were commuting in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-01-13, 02:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,793
Posted By loneviking61

Lightbulb Well, I wanted something loud to get drivers...

Well, I wanted something loud to get drivers attention. I went to WalMart and got this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-8oz-Safety-Airhorn/16203677


And then to E-Bay for this:
...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,871
Posted By loneviking61

Well, at lot of what you hear is urban legend,...

Well, at lot of what you hear is urban legend, but some of it is true. One bike I bought from Wal Mart was a Murray, and it was the biggest POS I've ever had the misfortune to ride. Anytime I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-13, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,218
Posted By loneviking61

Darn right you'd better be fast! My black and...

Darn right you'd better be fast! My black and tan menace (Doberman cross) has run down and caught Jackrabbits. I run her almost every day on a bike and she can pant and run with no problem at...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,267
Posted By loneviking61

2. A Bell on the seat post set to blinking mode,...

2. A Bell on the seat post set to blinking mode, and a Serfas Thunderbolt (rechargeable, very very bright) on the back of the rack set to solid red.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-13, 12:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,111
Posted By loneviking61

A double isn't going to be a panacea, it's just...

A double isn't going to be a panacea, it's just gears spaced differently from a triple. I've got a buddy that has a compact and I have a triple. Spinning at the same rate going uphill, we are at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,006
Posted By loneviking61

Welcome, and as Dnvrfox said, that's an...

Welcome, and as Dnvrfox said, that's an impressive stable! Do you have a plan for riding through the winter?
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