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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,449
Posted By kajero

I am still trying to decide on a bike computer....

I am still trying to decide on a bike computer. Could anyone tell me if Wahoo has a site like the Garminconnect website which is free?
I can't figure out if Wahoo also has a similar free site. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,449
Posted By kajero

Need a bike computer

My Garmin 810 bit the dust. It's bee repaired twice and I think It is time to replace it. I don't need all the extra bells and whistles on the 800. Right now I am looking at the Garmin 520 Plus

I...
Forum: Charity Events
08-06-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,737
Posted By kajero

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__event...

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/events/minneapolis_bike_tour/
Forum: Charity Events
07-16-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,737
Posted By kajero

Minneapolis, MN Bike Tour, Sunday, September 15, 2019

I am 67 and I am a very slow rider, about 10.5 - 11.5 mph. I was wondering if there might be a few people who might want to ride with me in the Minneapolis Bike Tour, Sunday, September 15, 2019. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,507
Posted By kajero

Can't seem to start on an incline

This problem is new to me this year. I don't get it. I am unable to start pedaling my bike on a very slight incline. I didn't have this problem last year. Is it because I am 67?

I decided I would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

OOPs!! OOPs!! :o I made so embarrassed. :o ...

OOPs!! OOPs!! :o I made so embarrassed. :o

First, I want to thank everyone for the information about locks. I really learned a lot.

Why I am embarrassed??? Because my bike always had room...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

Does anyone in the United States sell anything...

Does anyone in the United States sell anything like that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

I was hoping someone who might have the same...

I was hoping someone who might have the same situation with a small bike might give me some suggestions. I did (until the bike was stolen) have a light weight coil lock on the top tube.
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

Wow! but it looks like you can't buy it!

Wow! but it looks like you can't buy it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

I had a really nice cable that was small and...

I had a really nice cable that was small and narrow enough to wrap around the top tube. I hadn't locked up my bike one night when it was in the garage. And then somehow or other we left the garage...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions. ...

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions. Somehow or other I forgot to keep checking this thread.
I will post a photo of my bike and myself. My bike is a carbon frame so I don't want to install...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-13, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,075
Posted By kajero

I guess I should be honest, too. I am totally to...

I guess I should be honest, too. I am totally to confused as to what was even changed anymore! I know it works, but that it about all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,810
Posted By kajero

I own a 2011 Specialized Ruby Elite which is low...

I own a 2011 Specialized Ruby Elite which is low end carbon bike. I love riding it. I ride it for long mileage rides. Recently, I bought a TREK FX 7.6 WSD. I love riding that, too. I wanted a hybrid...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,075
Posted By kajero

This is so strange for me. I can't even begin to...

This is so strange for me. I can't even begin to understand what most of you "polished" bicyclists are referring to a lot of the time. But I want to thank you for all the help and advice. I did...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,075
Posted By kajero

I think I may have come to a negative conclusion...

I think I may have come to a negative conclusion without waiting the situation out.

The LBS also suggested grip shifters but I didn't think I had the strength twist the shift grip too many times...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,075
Posted By kajero

Tiagra vs Deore

I just purchased a new Trek FX 7.6 WSD.

I can't push the left thumb shifter far enough back to change anything. I have really small hands. I run out of "stretch" on my left hand. The LBS did try...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,387
Posted By kajero

7.6 FX WSD size question

I own a specialized Road bike size 44cm which I absolutely love and feel very fortunate that the police managed to recover it after it was stolen. I still don't have it back yet (police need it for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,722
Posted By kajero

Women can look at Teamestrogen.com forums. They...

Women can look at Teamestrogen.com forums. They have a lot of good stuff.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,516
Posted By kajero

I did it! I rode 2.5 miles today on my new bike!...

I did it! I rode 2.5 miles today on my new bike! It is the longest ride I've taken since my April 14th crash. I broke 9 ribs, my collarbone and slighlty fractured my shoulder bone. But I rode today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-12, 07:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,201
Posted By kajero

I will really try to incorporate it all. I've...

I will really try to incorporate it all. I've been thinking of working with a personal trainer for quite a while now. I have a shoulder and hand injury and need help working with weights so I won't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,201
Posted By kajero

thanks for all this great advice.

thanks for all this great advice.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,201
Posted By kajero

I was thinking the same exact thing. It's just...

I was thinking the same exact thing. It's just that I like going out to brunch with the group after. The other thing is love this group of people. I am thinking seeing it is the same ride every...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,201
Posted By kajero

YIKES!!! My heart rate went up 173 bmp

I am 60 days year old, a little under 5"1 and weight 134. I am very short legged and long waisted.

I ride with a group on Sunday mornings. There are few people older than I am. They go really fast...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,853
Posted By kajero

[QUOTE=stapfam;13986643]Call it what you like but...

[QUOTE=stapfam;13986643]Call it what you like but to me it is an 18 gear- 9 speed bike.QUOTE]

We agreed on this. We both won.

We both won the argument. We settled on what you said.

By the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,853
Posted By kajero

Just celebrated #60!

Just celebrated #60!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,853
Posted By kajero

I can shift a total of 9 times by moving the...

I can shift a total of 9 times by moving the thumb lever on the left. It is has two positions. When it's positioned on the right side, I can shift 5 times. When I moved it to the right, I can shift 4...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,516
Posted By kajero

March 17, 2012 in Minnesota . . . 79 degrees and...

March 17, 2012 in Minnesota . . . 79 degrees and sunny. Very, Very, strange. Record Breaking in fact as it will be tomorrow. I took advantage of the weather and did a 17 mile ride today. My first...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,853
Posted By kajero

PLEASE HELP ME settle this argument about my 9 SPEED Giant FCR 1

I keep telling everyone my Giant FCR1-W is a 9 speed bike. It even says that below the handle bars. But my SO and BIL, along with a few other friends who looked at the sprockets say there are 9 in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,516
Posted By kajero

Today I went on my FIRST bike ride since August...

Today I went on my FIRST bike ride since August 17, 2012. On that day I did something stupid, crashed the bike, broke my left hand in three places, and hurt my shoulder. :injured: I had surgery a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-11, 11:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,653
Posted By kajero

Thank you for all the comments and advice ...

Thank you for all the comments and advice

Update:

I am making an appointment with the surgeon who did the surgery. The therapist I worked with is fantastic. She kept in close contact with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,653
Posted By kajero

How long does it take these old bones to heal???

Did a stupid thing August 17 (which we won't get into) and crashed on my bike :injured:. Broke my hand in 3 places. Thank G-d I had my helmet on!!!! Had surgery so 3 pins could be put in the left...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,317
Posted By kajero

Okay . . . I posted this thing and have had a lot...

Okay . . . I posted this thing and have had a lot of reading everything . . . except I am so darn gullible I don't know what to believe. So, in my inexperienced way I shall try all your suggestions...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,317
Posted By kajero

Venting . . . cleaning the chain.

The ride leader on Saturday morning told me that my bike would work so much more efficiently if I cleaned all the crud, grime and grease off the chain.. I know that, but everytime I try to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By kajero

Just discovered that all my bike forums email was...

Just discovered that all my bike forums email was going right into the spam folder. I haven't been around much the last couple of weeks and haven't had time to read the threads so was waiting for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,734
Posted By kajero

I am having some stress tests done. The doc...

I am having some stress tests done. The doc things I do have a lung issue or something like that. I will see what happens.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,734
Posted By kajero

I did it!!! I rode 75 miles each day. And no SAG...

I did it!!! I rode 75 miles each day. And no SAG wagon. I barely made the last 10 miles but I had a great team who supported me. I can't believe I did it! I think I probably averaged around 12-13...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By kajero

Replace tires?

I still consider myself a newbie. I'm sure there is a post regarding what I am asking but I can't find it. How do I know when I need to replace my tires?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-25-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,734
Posted By kajero

What's even funnier . . . I get lost even though...

What's even funnier . . . I get lost even though I have the maps. I don't knowwhy I think I can read a bike trail map . . . I can't even read a car road map. I won't even get into my misadventure's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-23-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,734
Posted By kajero

I've been riding every weekend. Even got up to 50...

I've been riding every weekend. Even got up to 50 miles one weekend and I had so much fun. Most of the time my weekend rides are 30-40 miles depending how lost I get. I still go to the spin classes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By kajero

Read my post . . . LOL . . . I said I managed to...

Read my post . . . LOL . . . I said I managed to spend $375 there today. I didn't say I saved anything. LOL
But actually I did . . . I needed bike shorts for the MS150 (the ones I have now are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By kajero

Rei anniversary

WOW! REI is having their anniversary sale and has GREAT prices on bicycle shorts, bibs, shirts, etc. Give it a look. Plus if you are a member you get 20% of one non-sale item. I managed to spend $375...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,516
Posted By kajero

30 miles today. It was fun, but quite an...

30 miles today. It was fun, but quite an adverture!. As well as fighting the wind I could never figure out what trail or road to take. I must have spent an hour looking at maps. Reading the maps...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
Posted By kajero

almost hit by a car today

I was nearly hit by a car today. I couldn't get across the intersection fast enough during the walk light and the driver going through the intersection didn't see me and I didn't see him. I don't see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By kajero

I am SO disappointed. I didn't know you couldn't...

I am SO disappointed. I didn't know you couldn't register for the 68 mile Gran Fondo the day of the event so participating may be out. But . . . we are going to the Minnesota Bike Expo at the State...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By kajero

I started looking at saddles on line. I won't get...

I started looking at saddles on line. I won't get to the LBS until this weekend. What are the "springs" for shown under some of the saddles? Are they like shock absorbers?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By kajero

New Saddles at the LBS?

Has anyone ever found a great saddle at their LBS? I mean like one that is in stock. I sure would like to replace my saddle before Sunday and wonder if I could find something good at the LBS. I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By kajero

The Iron Man ride this coming Sunday

I want to try to do the 60 mile part of the Iron Man but I am scared I'm going to be the last one home! I have been bike riding every weekend and increasing my mileage by 10. Last Sunday I road 40...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,952
Posted By kajero

Just ordered these from Ben's Cycle. I found a...

Just ordered these from Ben's Cycle. I found a coupon and my total cost with shipping was $33. I can't wait to get them! Thanks again for the suggestion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 53,314
Posted By kajero

How the heck am I supposed to carry cable or U Lock on my bike?

I am small and have a small bike. The seat post isn't long enough for me to wrap a cable lock around it. The cross bar is to short to wrap a cable loc around it either. I can't see how to carry a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,981
Posted By kajero

UHM... Nearly 60 and bike shorts

I don't look like I am 21 anymore. So what kind of bike shorts are practical but kind of make me look a little better? Okay, so I am self-conscious. I just don't like everyone seeing my jiggling...
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