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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-16, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 669,439
Posted By Lizzy

How is everyone dealing with the hot weather?

How is everyone dealing with the hot weather?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 669,439
Posted By Lizzy

Rollin' again after an auto accident 2 years ago...

Rollin' again after an auto accident 2 years ago [while in my car], which has left me with increased arthritic pain. Slowly increasing cycling distance every 6 months. Have had to make some changes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-16, 01:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,815
Posted By Lizzy

As we get older we need to modify some things -...

As we get older we need to modify some things - like lifting heavy bikes onto a bike rack the wrong way and trying to keep pace cycling with younger, stronger cyclists. I learned the hard way. Doing...
Forum: Touring
09-02-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,884
Posted By Lizzy

I just purchased some Sunlite panniers and much...

I just purchased some Sunlite panniers and much to my horror, in the small print at the bottom of the tag it reads - This product in intended for use of persons over 12 years of age. WARNING: This...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-14, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 669,439
Posted By Lizzy

I'm 67 and still cycling. I usually do 13-14.5...

I'm 67 and still cycling. I usually do 13-14.5 mph. Don't have the need for excessive speed. I just enjoy the ride. I have a herd of bicycles that I long to get down to just 4. Mostly are urban/city...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-14, 06:11 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,312
Posted By Lizzy

The 1984-85 Schwinn LeTours are my favorite....

The 1984-85 Schwinn LeTours are my favorite. Double-butted cro-mo with light wheels. I'm so glad a Schwinn started Waterford cycles in Wisconsin. It's expensive, but they also have all the old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,576
Posted By Lizzy

I can't imagine not using rim tape. It covers...

I can't imagine not using rim tape. It covers screws and sharp places in the rim. If you use thicker tubes, you're adding weight, anyway. If you are weight conscious, Stan's Yellow rim tape is one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-14, 05:29 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,746
Posted By Lizzy

I ride solor or do a social ride now and then. I...

I ride solor or do a social ride now and then. I know of 2-3 senior cyclists who have had heart attacks trying to push themselves on a bike. Wheels and lighter bikes don't make much difference. You...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,771
Posted By Lizzy

I love my Jamis Allegro 1. It's a lively ride...

I love my Jamis Allegro 1. It's a lively ride with 32c tires. I went down to 28s with fenders. Has SRAM components - love the gearing for hills. Also, I just bought a end-of-year clearance KHS Urban...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-14, 06:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,808
Posted By Lizzy

Do frame research and ride a variety of bikes...

Do frame research and ride a variety of bikes before you buy. Know what size you need. That took me a long time to figure out, believe it or not. Handlebar and seat modificaton, bike geometry all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-14, 05:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,590
Posted By Lizzy

I prefer not to use clipless pedals. I don't want...

I prefer not to use clipless pedals. I don't want to risk falling over into traffic or onto a curb. I've been told they frequently need adjusting. I don't want my feet locked into one position -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 256,083
Posted By Lizzy

My hybrids are a Jamis Allegro 1, a Surly Pacer...

My hybrids are a Jamis Allegro 1, a Surly Pacer and I am having an Origin8 cx700 built into an all terrain bike. [The Pacer may undergo another handlebar/stem adjustment.]
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-14, 05:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,369
Posted By Lizzy

That was the case for me. I prefer a higher...

That was the case for me. I prefer a higher handlebar. Takes pressure off the back, neck and hands. I also wear Iron Man brand gloves, which you can get via Amazon. I like the thick padding.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-14, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,515
Posted By Lizzy

Kool Stop also makes salmon colored pads, which...

Kool Stop also makes salmon colored pads, which grip great and won't mar your rims. Check all pads periodically for grit, however. One thing I've noticed is that some bike shops don't align brake...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-14, 04:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,288
Posted By Lizzy

Cromo steel bikes absorb road shock on dirt roads...

Cromo steel bikes absorb road shock on dirt roads better than aluminum. Wider, more all terrain tires are also preferable.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-14, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,908
Posted By Lizzy

Jamis Allegro comment

I personally don't trust carbon forks. My Jamis Allegro 1, 2011 model, came with a cro-mo steel fork and is comfortable enough with the curved rear chain stay and 32c tires. Aluminum frames are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,190
Posted By Lizzy

I stopped trying to do group rides long ago. I...

I stopped trying to do group rides long ago. I want to get outdoors and enjoy my bike. I don't need to keep up with anyone, just go fast enough for me. To me, going as fast as you can to reach a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,014
Posted By Lizzy

Leather saddles don't agree with me.

I tried two different Brooks saddles but neither agreed with me. Five miles and the pain would begin. I finally caved in and got a less expensive but comfortable Terry gel saddle with cutout. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,391
Posted By Lizzy

Hot! Love the colorful paint. Head turner for...

Hot! Love the colorful paint. Head turner for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,391
Posted By Lizzy

Those are hot! Love the colorful paint. Head...

Those are hot! Love the colorful paint. Head turners for sure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-14, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,566
Posted By Lizzy

Part of my herd: Origin8 mixte build, Surly...

Part of my herd: Origin8 mixte build, Surly Pacer, Giant Via 2W, Cannondale Hooligan, '84 Schwinn Le Tour
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-14, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,566
Posted By Lizzy

Jamis Alegro 1

I have the same Jamis Allegro 1 in silver. It is a very good bike. Mine is a city/urban bike mostly. Gives a good ride. It's my rain bike, also.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-14, 05:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 65,800
Posted By Lizzy

Can't compare apples to orangatans [WM]. I have...

Can't compare apples to orangatans [WM]. I have two Surly bikes and one Origin8. The Surly is double-butted 4130 steel, which is lighter than the Origin8 triple-butted frame. The Origin8 welds are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-14, 07:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,353
Posted By Lizzy

My hands usually suffer on long rides in an...

My hands usually suffer on long rides in an upright position. I prefer drop bars when doing distance, so I get out my Surly cross check, then. The rest of my bikes are hybrids. I've seen people who...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 256,083
Posted By Lizzy

My 2011 Jamis Allegro 1 is a favorite. I...

My 2011 Jamis Allegro 1 is a favorite. I purchased the Allegro 1 because, though it's triple butted aluminum and I generally prefer steel, it has a cro-mo steel fork for road vibration absorption,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-14, 05:06 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,828
Posted By Lizzy

Yes to more sensitive to cold and heat -...

Yes to more sensitive to cold and heat - especially on a bike. I layer in winter and wear seersucker shirts in the summer. That helps. Our skin gets thinner with age and circulation is probably not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-14, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,391
Posted By Lizzy

Here is my '94 GT Talera. The main frame is...

Here is my '94 GT Talera. The main frame is cro-mo steel. It's a lot of fun.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 651,116
Posted By Lizzy

Sounds like a fun day. I enjoyed all the posts.

Sounds like a fun day. I enjoyed all the posts.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-14, 07:18 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,892
Posted By Lizzy

I own more hybrids than any other type of bike....

I own more hybrids than any other type of bike. They aren't speedy long distance bikes, but they're versatile and a lot of fun - and generally more affordable. They serve a purpose, just like any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-14, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 980
Posted By Lizzy

I was hurt pretty bad when someone rear-ended my...

I was hurt pretty bad when someone rear-ended my car at a red light 4 weeks ago. She was going full speed when the car hit mine, and it was larger. She got out with a cell phone in her hand. Pain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,620
Posted By Lizzy

Women have trouble with this type of brake lever....

Women have trouble with this type of brake lever. They are sometimes called "death levers" because not only are they slippery without hoods but women have a tough time reaching them and applying the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-14, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,876,910
Posted By Lizzy

Nice condition Schwinn!

Nice condition Schwinn!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,876,910
Posted By Lizzy

Nice rides. Thought I'd show my Surly Pacer. I...

Nice rides. Thought I'd show my Surly Pacer. I have hybrid bikes except for one tourer.
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,973
Posted By Lizzy

Southwood subdivision, Tallahassee, FL

My Jamis Allegro city bike at a lake in the Southwood subdivision of Tallahassee, FL.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 04:49 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,973
Posted By Lizzy

Surly Cross Check in front of Lake Talquin, near Havana, FL

I later added fenders to the Cross Check as it's my touring bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,973
Posted By Lizzy

Early morning at Lake Ella, Tallahassee, FL - '84...

Early morning at Lake Ella, Tallahassee, FL - '84 Schwinn Le Tour cro-mo bike.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 05:27 AM
Replies: 21,759
Views: 3,092,042
Posted By Lizzy

Nice herd of bikes. I have seven bikes. Glad to...

Nice herd of bikes. I have seven bikes. Glad to know others have the obsession. Thanks for sharing your ride images.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-12, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,973
Posted By Lizzy

Lake Ella, Tallahassee, FL

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This is a Centurion LeMans 1983 cromo 12-speed mixte I bought from Craigslist a while back. She's fun and beautiful. Had been stored in a garage for a long time and had low mileage. Rosa is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-12, 05:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 68,321
Posted By Lizzy

I use the silver MKS Touring pedals on almost all...

I use the silver MKS Touring pedals on almost all my bikes. They are wider and grip shoes great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-09, 07:02 AM
Replies: 21,759
Views: 3,092,042
Posted By Lizzy

I rode my 69 Schwinn World Sport in the...

I rode my 69 Schwinn World Sport in the Tallahassee, FL Parade of Lights. Theme was Magic on Monroe St. I rode with the Intergalactic Order of Cyclopathics. It was fun. Huge parade. We circled in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,926
Posted By Lizzy

Our local cycling group found this You Tube video...

Our local cycling group found this You Tube video called Performance, by MC Spandex, with a Shogun bike in it. I love steel frames but still thought the video was hilarious. Modern road aluminum bike...
Forum: Southeast
07-20-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,814
Posted By Lizzy

Avoiding colliding with cars is the object but we...

Avoiding colliding with cars is the object but we don't have full control of every variable. Face it, if our local Tallahassee, FL speedo cyclist, sitting up high on a bike, has been hit multiple...
Forum: Southeast
07-03-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,814
Posted By Lizzy

Tallahassee, FL. is very dangerous, though there...

Tallahassee, FL. is very dangerous, though there are pockets of subdivisions where you can ride pretty safely. There is a local colorful cyclist who rides dressed just in a Speedo and sits tall in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-09, 04:56 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,889
Posted By Lizzy

Richard Schwinn knows a lot about materials and I...

Richard Schwinn knows a lot about materials and I think they make excellent bicycles with .4mm steel. The thing is, there is always something someone considers a better bike. I like the way steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,889
Posted By Lizzy

Fascinating podcast by Richard Schwinn. He knows...

Fascinating podcast by Richard Schwinn. He knows a lot about materials. I listened to the whole thing and made notes. Yes, I do wax my steel bikes. I prefer steel. It's reliable, strong and produces...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 06:16 AM
Replies: 21,759
Views: 3,092,042
Posted By Lizzy

We've been in "monsoon" season here in N. FL. It...

We've been in "monsoon" season here in N. FL. It rains every day and often all day. I put my 1997 Pacific Catalina mountain bike in my car to take to the office in case it's clear enough to ride at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lizzy

I know the feeling. I've sold two but currently...

I know the feeling. I've sold two but currently have 4 vintage bikes [http://www.lizabethwest.com/lizbikes]. I love the quality of Schwinn vintage lightweights. I have a 1980 5-speed Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,375
Posted By Lizzy

I have 4 old bikes and love them the best...

I have 4 old bikes and love them the best [http://www.lizabethwest.com/lizbikes.html]. I was tempted to try out the latest technology and tried a Raleigh Venture 3 comfort bike. I bought it to use...
Forum: Southeast
06-08-09, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By Lizzy

I'll try to get some images of Viper Von and his...

I'll try to get some images of Viper Von and his organic tandem bike this Saturday. He usually hangs out at Art in the Park. He had his art taken by the local police for not having an art license and...
Forum: Southeast
06-07-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By Lizzy

Most unusual local bicyclist

We have a couple unusual bicyclists but the most unusual is the mostly naked bicyclist. Every day at 4:30 he's either out on Apalachee Pkwy. or LaFayette St. in Tallahassee, FL, hauling it on his...
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