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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,911
Posted By godeacs

Pinch works just fine for me ...usually top off...

Pinch works just fine for me ...usually top off about once a month.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-05-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By godeacs

Thanks guys...looks like I'll go with the...

Thanks guys...looks like I'll go with the large.....
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-04-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By godeacs

Sizing- Canari Cycling Tights

Getting ready to order my 1st pair on line....5'8" 160, 35" waist. Size charts say medium for 32-34" waist, large for 35-37" waist. Not sure if this brand runs small or large for the size. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-15, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By godeacs

Very interesting! Every time GEICO or some other...

Very interesting! Every time GEICO or some other insurance company tries to "entice" me, I tell them I have my insurance with USAA and they politely back off, saying "we can't beat USAA rates,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-15, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,174
Posted By godeacs

Nope. First time I've heard of that too.

Nope. First time I've heard of that too.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-15, 10:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,622
Posted By godeacs

Enjoy the new ride! Was looking enviously at the...

Enjoy the new ride! Was looking enviously at the 7.4FX last week at my LBS.....;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-15, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,696
Posted By godeacs

Congrats on your new ride! Sweet-looking...

Congrats on your new ride! Sweet-looking bike.......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-15, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,219
Posted By godeacs

Can't draw any conclusion because I can't SEE...

Can't draw any conclusion because I can't SEE your stats!....<G> ..and I thought eye exams were bad.....:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-15, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,731
Posted By godeacs

Have to say, that is pretty damn low...may they...

Have to say, that is pretty damn low...may they get a flat out in the middle of nowhere.....:lol::thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-15, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,675
Posted By godeacs

I too have been riding an FX-2 for almost 3 yrs...

I too have been riding an FX-2 for almost 3 yrs (7000 miles) and have had numbness issues off and on, mainly initially. Nature of the beast, according to several bike shops folks I have talked to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Posted By godeacs

Only 8 models and none are what I'd call "best...

Only 8 models and none are what I'd call "best sellers". For example, the only FX is the woman's FX-3. Looks like they're trying to move these models by offering some freebie gear. Not that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By godeacs

Sweet bike and a great deal!

Sweet bike and a great deal!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-15, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By godeacs

Just what exactly do they do with returned...

Just what exactly do they do with returned shorts? Wonder what % get returned....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,014
Posted By godeacs

Congrats!....and love the color too.

Congrats!....and love the color too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-15, 11:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,508
Posted By godeacs

Would love to see a pic....that's got to be 1...

Would love to see a pic....that's got to be 1 crowded "1 car" garage.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,473
Posted By godeacs

Hearty congratulations....grandkids are a...

Hearty congratulations....grandkids are a blast...and they make you feel younger....:thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-18-15, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,514
Posted By godeacs

Better seat, better frame, internal cables,...

Better seat, better frame, internal cables, better drivetrain, better tires, better handlebar, better grips, better shifters, it's also lighter and faster.







May be "improvements" in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,347
Posted By godeacs

At least you remembered your...

At least you remembered your clothes.....right?....:roflmao2:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,825
Posted By godeacs

Why choose? I have both...started w/o either on...

Why choose? I have both...started w/o either on my FX-2, added ergon grips, then bar ends which are adjustable. Helps with the issue of numbness on long rides but not totally.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-15, 12:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,853
Posted By godeacs

Congrats! Heck, I'm just happy to have lived to...

Congrats! Heck, I'm just happy to have lived to see 60.....:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,935
Posted By godeacs

3702 miles in 2014, my first full year of riding...

3702 miles in 2014, my first full year of riding (turned 65 in Nov). Was aiming for 4K but took a month off in Sep to rest a sore right leg. If all goes well in 2015 would like to hit that 4000...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-14, 01:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,433
Posted By godeacs

Now that is really hard to believe...<G> With...

Now that is really hard to believe...<G> With all those variables...uh, uh...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-15-14, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,310
Posted By godeacs

[/B] I've seen this before and just...

[/B]

I've seen this before and just wondering what are "really good tires"? I have the stock 35mm tires on my 2012 7.2FX and it rides great- almost 6K miles in last 18 months and nary a problem. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-15-14, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By godeacs

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-14, 12:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,270
Posted By godeacs

OK, I give...what exactly is a "chuck"? ...

OK, I give...what exactly is a "chuck"? Seriously...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-23-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,764
Posted By godeacs

Tires that come on an FX2 are just fine.

Tires that come on an FX2 are just fine.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,935
Posted By godeacs

Def NOT the norm in my neck of the woods for a...

Def NOT the norm in my neck of the woods for a test ride! To expect a bike shop to do all that for your average hybrid is asking a bit much IMO. Adjusting the seat post once they ascertain the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,965
Posted By godeacs

You said in your 1st post you are a 32" inseam...

You said in your 1st post you are a 32" inseam and 5'7". Which is it?....32" or 30" inseam, 5'7" or 5' 8" tall?...

I'm 5'8" and 30" inseam and my 17.5 7.2 FX fits like a glove...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-14, 09:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,973
Posted By godeacs

Honda CR-V. Bike fits in back (rear seats down)...

Honda CR-V. Bike fits in back (rear seats down) w/o taking front wheel off. Plus, I get 30 mpg.....:thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,230
Posted By godeacs

My LBS is a Trek dealer and they only stock up to...

My LBS is a Trek dealer and they only stock up to the 7.4 FX, no matter what time of the year. Anything higher and you need to put a deposit down so they can order. Also, their test rides are only...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-05-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,585
Posted By godeacs

How many hybrid riders (ie FX) go on 4 hr rides? ...

How many hybrid riders (ie FX) go on 4 hr rides? Not that many, I'd imagine. I do 1-2 hrs regularly and that's plenty for daily fitness rides though have done 3 hrs in organized charity rides but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,445
Posted By godeacs

Sluggish and unresponsive? Sorry but I have to...

Sluggish and unresponsive? Sorry but I have to disagree...have a 2012 7.2 FX and it does just fine on the road. I manage to hold my own with a fair amount of roadies on recreational rides (even...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,080
Posted By godeacs

2640 miles this year after hitting 2000 miles in...

2640 miles this year after hitting 2000 miles in 8.5 months in 2013. Aiming for 4000 in 2014 and was on track until early Aug when I took off 4 weeks for a lingering upper leg injury. Just getting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,320
Posted By godeacs

The advantage to me is if/when I crash....easier...

The advantage to me is if/when I crash....easier to clean up and treat. Plus my legs look good....:roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,311
Posted By godeacs

Congrats on a reaching a monumental milestone!

Congrats on a reaching a monumental milestone!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By godeacs

Thanks for taking the time to respond, guys/gals!...

Thanks for taking the time to respond, guys/gals! Some useful advice there. Pretty sure it's not a "fit" issue since I'm an ave size, 5'8", 160 lbs and ride a 17.5 FX-2 that was fitted by my LBS. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By godeacs

Sore Upper Right Leg (Previously posted in General Forum)

Sore Upper Right Leg

OK, not looking for a medical opinion but some "non professional" feedback would be appreciated. Turn 65 in Nov, been riding regularly for 18 months. Front/side of my upper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By godeacs

Sore Upper Right Leg

OK, not looking for a medical opinion but some "non professional" feedback would be appreciated. 64 yrs old, in good shape, been riding regularly for 18 months or so. Front of my upper right leg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 09:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,496
Posted By godeacs

Expensive: > than a reliable used car....:thumb:...

Expensive: > than a reliable used car....:thumb:

Actually though, my comfort level was $2K and under so when I bought my 1st road bike (Domane 2.3) for $1600 2 weeks ago I was quite satisfied.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By godeacs

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By godeacs

Really? What year? My 2012 7.2FX came with...

Really? What year? My 2012 7.2FX came with 700X35s and they work for me...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,466
Posted By godeacs

Almost 65 and been riding a Trek 7.2 FX for about...

Almost 65 and been riding a Trek 7.2 FX for about 18 months and finally bought my 1st road bike today: 2014 Trek Domane 2.3C. Sticker of $1919 and got it for $1599. Pick it up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,604
Posted By godeacs

Almost 65 and have lived in NY, MA, NC, FL and TX...

Almost 65 and have lived in NY, MA, NC, FL and TX (as well as in Europe) and have never heard the term "cager" until this thread. Just what I need, more useless info to clutter my head...:roflmao2:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-14, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,523
Posted By godeacs

Whats your avg speed? 13-15 mph on my normal...

Whats your avg speed? 13-15 mph on my normal rides, riding solo. Can comfortably maintain 15-16 mph w/o intersections, etc
What are you riding? 2012 Trek 7.2FX
Whats your setup? Mostly stock,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By godeacs

OP said he tried that and no luck......:(

OP said he tried that and no luck......:(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-14, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By godeacs

Which model Sportif? I've been looking at them...

Which model Sportif? I've been looking at them for my 1st road bike.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,627
Posted By godeacs

My experience is totally different - I've been an...

My experience is totally different - I've been an amazon customer for many years now and have NEVER had to wait 2 weeks or more for any item. Their prices are hard to beat and the customer service...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-01-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,429
Posted By godeacs

Dave, thanks for the head's up...guess I'll be...

Dave, thanks for the head's up...guess I'll be calling my LBS tomorrow.....
Forum: Texas
06-19-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,672
Posted By godeacs

Geez, I know it probably doesn't get as hot as...

Geez, I know it probably doesn't get as hot as here but doesn't wearing all that stuff on your head make you sweat like crazy? Sunscreen seems a heckuva lot easier/more comfortable....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 10:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,350
Posted By godeacs

Yep, it's all downhill now.......:thumb:

Yep, it's all downhill now.......:thumb:
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