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Forum: Southeast
09-29-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By joeprim

But aren't chances are still better that you will...

But aren't chances are still better that you will get hit at an intersection or are folks stopping and/or looking using crosswalks and the button to make the light change? If they are that blind will...
Forum: Southeast
09-28-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By joeprim

I did notice that the lanes just stopped, but the...

I did notice that the lanes just stopped, but the road didn't get more narrow so I just kept going. I would rather that they just passed a 3' law than painted stipes
"beer:"
Forum: Southeast
09-27-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By joeprim

Sometimes - no one knows when

Sometimes - no one knows when
Forum: Southeast
09-27-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By joeprim

It's not just ols folks - I understand the...

It's not just ols folks - I understand the tricycles, but almost everyone is on the sidewalk
Forum: Southeast
09-26-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By joeprim

Flordia what's with all the folks on sidewalks?

Hi
I'm down here for a visit. I see about 3/4 of folks on sidewalks even though there is a bicycle lane on the road. Some one even told me I was crazy to be riding on the bike lane! The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-12, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,321
Posted By joeprim

Get half SPD one side platform on the other....

Get half SPD one side platform on the other. NASHBAR has them. That's what I did, then when I got mor confidence put them on the MT bike and got 2 sided SPD for the road bike.
:beer:
Forum: Charity Events
12-15-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By joeprim

Welcome Pete! Anything I can do to help let me...

Welcome Pete!
Anything I can do to help let me know.
Joe

:beer:
Forum: Southeast
12-06-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By joeprim

Was the tec at the MS150 Cycles Ed? He and...

Was the tec at the MS150 Cycles Ed? He and several others are at every MS ride and he only charges for parts since it is a charity ride. Also I believe there are techs there from Performance bike (on...
Forum: Southeast
12-06-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,809
Posted By joeprim

Now we/you need to let Rail to trails know about...

Now we/you need to let Rail to trails know about it.
Joe
Forum: Charity Events
11-19-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By joeprim

Richmond - Williamsburg Va MS150

I've signed up again for this ride. Looking for sponsers or riders. It is a very pleasent ride with only rolling hills good support 5 rest stops during the ride. Beer and supper at the ends. Riders...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,131
Posted By joeprim

I don't know how the measurements work, but...

I don't know how the measurements work, but pulling that much too much out is asking for trouble. Did you look at Nashbar and the other on line sites for a longer seat post?
luck
:beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,662
Posted By joeprim

Have some big guys talk to him

Have some big guys talk to him
Forum: Charity Events
03-20-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By joeprim

Richmond to Williamsbug Va MS150

Hi
I have a team "The Dahlgren Bullets" for this ride the first weekend in June. Go to:

http://bikevar.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_VAR_Center

To join my team or support...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By joeprim

If your friends have road bikes for that trip you...

If your friends have road bikes for that trip you might be struggling on a mtb. Look at cross or turing bikes. I have a Banchi Velopi with 32mm tires it can do dirt and gravel real well. With 28mm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By joeprim

Up grade your bike rack! Fix up your Trek...

Up grade your bike rack! Fix up your Trek yourself, Then you can decide what you want. It my be that you like your Trek, but want a full suspension for certian trails.

Good luck
Joe
:beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 06:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,102
Posted By joeprim

Congradulations! Good time too! Joe ...

Congradulations! Good time too!

Joe

:beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By joeprim

Some bike shops have very elaborate fitting...

Some bike shops have very elaborate fitting process, much more than just standing over the top tube. such as seat position and length of the top tube. The shifting on your old bike might have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,912
Posted By joeprim

If you plan to do any organized spin classes they...

If you plan to do any organized spin classes they use SPD. I like my SPD but my feet do get hot sometimes.

Joe
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,899
Posted By joeprim

Both Nashbar and Performance have given me good...

Both Nashbar and Performance have given me good service. My local bike shop The Bike Works in Fredericksburg is also very good.

Joe
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Forum: Recreational & Family
11-06-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By joeprim

Not sure who got the worst of that deal. No one...

Not sure who got the worst of that deal. No one got anything good. Yes double check and if possible double fasten.

Joe
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,321
Posted By joeprim

Hi folks I'm 67. Feel like 18. work out hard then...

Hi folks I'm 67. Feel like 18. work out hard then ride.

Joe
:beer:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 43,756
Posted By joeprim

It depends on just what is bothering you. My bike...

It depends on just what is bothering you. My bike a Vlope has an adjustable stem (added) and the bars are set with the ends pointing toward the rear hub (old way of doing it) It also has an 11 to 34...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 43,756
Posted By joeprim

It depends on just what is bothering you. My bike...

It depends on just what is bothering you. My bike a Vlope has an adjustable stem (added) and the bars are set with the ends pointing toward the rear hub (old way of doing it) It also has an 11 to 34...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By joeprim

How to make a fellow feel old

I just finished my 7th MS150 ride. They gave an award for the second oldest rider - I missed it by 3 months. At least I missed it.

Joe
:beer:
Forum: Charity Events
03-21-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 706
Posted By joeprim

Richmond a. to Williamsburg MS150

Join my team, the Dahlgren Bullets, or contribute
May 22 & 23
Joe
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,099
Posted By joeprim

Of course you don't need another bike! But I...

Of course you don't need another bike! But I would build the Ti bike just to see how it rode. Need is relative build the bike and if you really need the
money you can sell one. Not talking you out...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,458
Posted By joeprim

If it was foggy maybe the reflective vest...

If it was foggy maybe the reflective vest wouldn't be of as much help as it would normally be. But then the car should have been going slower as well.
Be careful out there.
Joe
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By joeprim

I would agree with the Touring bike. I have a...

I would agree with the Touring bike. I have a Banchi Vlope and love it. Wide gearing so you can always make the hill. I put an adjustable stem on it so I could sit a litttle more up right.

Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By joeprim

How about just mailing the wrench? Joe

How about just mailing the wrench?
Joe
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,547
Posted By joeprim

Yes if it persists - maybe even if it doesn't -...

Yes if it persists - maybe even if it doesn't - see your Doc.

Luck
Joe
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-09, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,495
Posted By joeprim

Chris Carmichal (Lance's coach) has some you can...

Chris Carmichal (Lance's coach) has some you can find them on Bicycling Mag's web site. Also RBR's website will have some free as well as some for a nominal charge.

Joe
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By joeprim

I would think that the highest gear would get the...

I would think that the highest gear would get the least force. Making me think defect, but that should have shown up earlier. Check and make sure that things are lined up so that there isn't a...
Forum: Southeast
09-07-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,777
Posted By joeprim

gvonne Mathews is a great place to ride....

gvonne

Mathews is a great place to ride. I've done their tour ~3 times.Did you move there?

Joe
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By joeprim

Good luck with it. Joe :BEER:

Good luck with it.

Joe
:BEER:
Forum: Southeast
09-04-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By joeprim

With a possib;e 225 miles in the 4 days I can't...

With a possib;e 225 miles in the 4 days I can't agree with that. Maybe that's not much for you but...
The food is great though.

Joe
Forum: Southeast
09-04-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By joeprim

That's it. It will bemy third time it's good fum ...

That's it. It will bemy third time it's good fum

Joe
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Forum: Southeast
09-04-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By joeprim

Peanut Tour

Are you doing the Peanut Tour down at Skippers next week?
:beer:

Joe
Forum: Southeast
09-04-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,777
Posted By joeprim

Hi all King George here '74 Horizon Sential ...

Hi all
King George here
'74 Horizon Sential
'98 MTB
'04 Bianchi Velope

As for rides near Richmond check the routes used for the Richmond - Williamsburg MS150 or the one last weekend for the...
Forum: Southeast
09-04-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By joeprim

It took me ~4 hours at a slow pace to go from...

It took me ~4 hours at a slow pace to go from Damicus to WHS and back. Stopping to take pictures ...

Have a good ride
Joe
Forum: Southeast
08-24-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By joeprim

The Great Peanut Tour is back

After only a one day ride last year and a partial 3 day last year the peanut tour is back to four days centered a Cattail Ceek Campsite. This is a fun event with up to 225 miles of riding. Check...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,965
Posted By joeprim

Now you can get the Tee shirt "Dropped by a...

Now you can get the Tee shirt "Dropped by a girl". Similar to the ones from Camp Perry that say "Shoot like a girl - if you can".

:beer:

Joe
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-24-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By joeprim

WOW! Is it a trickey streach of curves? Sorry...

WOW! Is it a trickey streach of curves?
Sorry for his family - were any with him?

Joe
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,671
Posted By joeprim

For the first time that I know of your Mayor is a...

For the first time that I know of your Mayor is a bicycle rider. If the police aren't helpful enough go to city hall - it may be the only time in your life it will be helpful. Glad you're ok!

Joe
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By joeprim

You just described my Banchi Velope, but I don't...

You just described my Banchi Velope, but I don't see it listed any longer. Trek makes a nice looking touring bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By joeprim

Pay attention to what local bike shops are doing...

Pay attention to what local bike shops are doing a friend just picked up an '08 all carbon Raleigh for $1100.

Joe
Forum: Touring
05-20-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By joeprim

What are the widest tires you can fit on your...

What are the widest tires you can fit on your bike? I live on a gravel/dirt road and ride on a lot of gravel and chip and pour surfaces. I find 30 to 32 mm tires are ok. you should be able to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,820
Posted By joeprim

You said the seat post went in 2" so I'm guessing...

You said the seat post went in 2" so I'm guessing it's the right size. Can you feel inside the tube? Is there a piece of the old post in there? How about just polishing it a little with steel wool?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,469
Posted By joeprim

Compared to what? Walking, a Trek Maldone, a...

Compared to what? Walking, a Trek Maldone, a Huffy, or walking?

Joe
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,340
Posted By joeprim

I think that the best indicator of condition is...

I think that the best indicator of condition is how quickly your heart rate falls after you finish some excertion. It should stat to fall even if you just let up.

Joe
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,808
Posted By joeprim

Yes, but right now only supported. Joe

Yes, but right now only supported.

Joe
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