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03-25-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By roadsnakes

' Thanks for the tip!

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Thanks for the tip!
03-20-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By roadsnakes

Thick Padded Gloves

Anyone try these

https://www.louisgarneau.com/en_us/air-gel-ultra-cycling-gloves-1481183

Looking for a thick padded glove. I have nerve damage from a previous injury.
02-23-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By roadsnakes

Bike Shop

It`s probably been posted on the Forum already somewhere, but I thought it was funny, so here it is again.............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwjZQQffGLY
01-25-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Didn’t think about whitewalls till...

Didn’t think about whitewalls till afterwards…next time!

YES

Certain bikes, Especially Ones With Spokes, have to have Wide Whitewalls!
...
01-24-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

' 1998 Honda Shadow Aero ...

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1998 Honda Shadow Aero
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2349_li_33677eae5f9220b3545569dd080c86795ffa7f8c.jpg
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12-31-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Love that bike! Honda should have Never...

Love that bike!

Honda should have Never stopped making it!
12-02-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,559
Posted By roadsnakes

I`ve been riding motorcycles for decades, and...

I`ve been riding motorcycles for decades, and I`ve been using Lemon Pledge on everything except the seat and tires. Works GREAT on windshields.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uklF7VtqJq8
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06-21-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,599
Posted By roadsnakes

What a cool bike !!!!!!!!!!

What a cool bike !!!!!!!!!!
06-20-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By roadsnakes

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sougayilang-Fishing-Rod...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sougayilang-Fishing-Rod-Combo-Telescopic-Fishing-Rod-and-Spinning-Reel-Fishing-Line-Fishing-Lure-Carrier-Bag-for-Travel/1804917659
'...
06-14-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,809
Posted By roadsnakes

' Yes South Shore Park. South...

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Yes

South Shore Park.

South Shore Park and near by Cupertino Park are one of my favorite early morning rides to watch the sunrise....
06-06-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,930
Posted By roadsnakes

These two seem to have the most...

These two seem to have the most padding...............
06-04-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,809
Posted By roadsnakes

I have a Very bad back. Changed my stem ,...

I have a Very bad back.
Changed my stem , raised it as far as I could, and eventually flipped it. Really worked for me.
...
12-23-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,853
Posted By roadsnakes

As Fonzie would say , CORRECTOMUNDO! ' ...

As Fonzie would say , CORRECTOMUNDO!
'

,The stretch from South Shore Park to Grant Park beach is a Great ride. Lake Shore State Park north is good too. Best at sunrise!
'...
12-19-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,853
Posted By roadsnakes

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-XHTWBVLXsA ...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-XHTWBVLXsA

for kicks you ought to turn your seat around..just to see the reactions lol.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QNdx2hs0n4
12-19-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,853
Posted By roadsnakes

You`ll probably think this it too extreme, but it...

You`ll probably think this it too extreme, but it works.
Very long stem, short reach, and I actually have it backwards to bring the bars closer. Nice and high, short reach.

'...
10-31-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Even though the prediction was for the Autumn...

Even though the prediction was for the Autumn colors to not be very good. I think "they" were wrong.
'...
10-20-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,436
Posted By roadsnakes

I just came across this stuff. I haven`t tried...

I just came across this stuff.
I haven`t tried it, but it looks like a good idea...
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10-13-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7,203
Views: 1,075,314
Posted By roadsnakes

THANKS The title of the piece is "SpillOver II"...

THANKS
The title of the piece is "SpillOver II"
You can`t see it in those pics, but the letters don`t stop at the bottom. They continue to "SpillOver" onto the base the sculpture sits on..
When I...
10-12-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7,203
Views: 1,075,314
Posted By roadsnakes

' YES I see the similarities. ' ...

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YES

I see the similarities.
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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1681_0e5fd60744e3909c2bcd47f3916a075efd6ee455.jpg
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10-12-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7,203
Views: 1,075,314
Posted By roadsnakes

I`ve always wanted to take some pics of this...

I`ve always wanted to take some pics of this sculpture. So , I went out by it right before, and right after the sun came up.

...
10-10-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 659,909
Posted By roadsnakes

' Curious Why don`t you like the Trek anymore?

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Curious
Why don`t you like the Trek anymore?
09-19-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

' Took another Early ride this morning. Went...

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Took another Early ride this morning. Went back to the same park on Lake Michigan. Great place to watch the sun come up, and strangely , I`m the only one there in a city of one million people....
09-02-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

' That`s Lake Michigan on Milwaukee`s...

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That`s Lake Michigan on Milwaukee`s lakefront. In the Bay View neighborhood.
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09-02-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

I like to get up early, ride down to the lake,...

I like to get up early, ride down to the lake, and watch the sunrise...........
'...
08-25-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Took a few pics of a sculpture that is right on...

Took a few pics of a sculpture that is right on the lakefront in Milwaukee. Right before and right after sunrise.
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08-21-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,759
Posted By roadsnakes

' I`ve run into the same problem. Dozens of...

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I`ve run into the same problem. Dozens of pieces of broken glass , usually on the right side of the road , at every other house. That`s if they put the bins of two houses in the truck at the same...
08-21-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,759
Posted By roadsnakes

I used Mr Tuffy back in the late 70`s and...

I used Mr Tuffy back in the late 70`s and early80`s with some success. I`ve been getting a lot of flats lately. Mostly , if not all, because of glass on the city streets. Seems to be more , much more...
08-17-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadsnakes

OK Sorry I`ve been told I have been...

OK

Sorry

I`ve been told I have been insulting.


I`ll just try to figure it our by trial and error.
08-17-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadsnakes

' Very few riders still ride real Chamois...

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Very few riders still ride real Chamois sewn in their shorts.

So, I know you don`t lather it on you padded biking shorts.
08-17-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadsnakes

Give Me The Skinny..................on

Give me the Skinny on Chamois Cream.

Without getting into Too graphic detail, where do you all spread this stuff?
I`m not asking which is the best cream, just where do you all apply it?
The jars...
08-04-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,191
Posted By roadsnakes

Everyone`s different BUT I`d raise the seat,...

Everyone`s different
BUT
I`d raise the seat, raise the handle bars, and bring the bars in closer to you.
07-18-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 32,617
Posted By roadsnakes

I have the Extended version of "Crimson and...

I have the Extended version of "Crimson and Clover" by Tommy James and the Shondells on my Amazon Music Playlist.
So Much better than the version we heard on our transistor radios back in 1968.
...
07-14-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Bike Races

There were some bike races in my city a couple of weeks ago. I watched and took a few pics.........
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07-04-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,091
Posted By roadsnakes

'...

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06-30-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

' It`s a bike path. It runs through many...

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It`s a bike path.

It runs through many parks. Sometimes you`re just off the shore, sometimes you`re in a park on a bluff off shore.

That pic with my bike in it was taken in park on the...
06-29-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

It`s been Really hot. So, yesterday I took off...

It`s been Really hot. So, yesterday I took off for a ride at 4:00AM. I rode down to the Lake Michigan shoreline in Milwaukee.
Watched the sunrise, then rode along the lake for miles.
'...
06-22-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,927
Posted By roadsnakes

Hit 100 Degrees yesterday!!!!!!!! HOT and...

Hit 100 Degrees yesterday!!!!!!!!
HOT and HUMID!!!!!!!!

Dreaming of a nice cool winter ride!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4bteoFLTA8
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06-15-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,206
Posted By roadsnakes

' I bought then online many years ago. I...

'

I bought then online many years ago. I actually cut them in half, because that way nothing sticks out of ears. I found that it I didn`t cut them in half, they`d rub on the inside of my helmet,...
06-14-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,206
Posted By roadsnakes

I do wear hearing protection when I ride my...

I do wear hearing protection when I ride my motorcycle.

BUT

I have noticed , on certain windy days, that my ears are bothered by the wind when riding my bicycle.

I might consider wearing...
06-14-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,166
Posted By roadsnakes

I ride two bikes. A older 1986 Schwinn...

I ride two bikes.

A older 1986 Schwinn Passage. (GREAT BIKE) !
I have a Mirror on that bike.
BUT

Most of the time I ride a 2015 Trek Verve III.
(GREAT BIKE)
BUT
06-13-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,684
Posted By roadsnakes

I use one of those chain cleaners with the...

I use one of those chain cleaners with the brushes inside. I fill it with Marvel Mystery Oil. Chain cleans up pretty nice, after I wipe it off any residual Marvel Mystery Oil won`t hurt anything....
06-13-22, 04:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,386
Posted By roadsnakes

' Exactly When they first came out me...

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Exactly

When they first came out me and my friends could only gawk at them through the local Schwinn bike shop window. Even when we went inside it was only for a quick glance , because the...
06-03-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,386
Posted By roadsnakes

Stingray

WHAT A COOL BIKE!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TLaOU4g6wA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-R5hP8jXXM
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https://bikehistory.org/bikes/stingray/images/1965-schwinn-stingray.jpg
05-30-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,599
Posted By roadsnakes

Memorial Day Pics

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1460/100_1187_f8ff11ccb4a929cd8a27aed907013d46276a216f.jpg
Milwaukee, just before sun rise.
'...
05-27-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By roadsnakes

Two Wheel Fails

Crazy Stuff................
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS15RLUQ_FU
05-25-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,637
Posted By roadsnakes

' DEFINITELY! With the amount of...

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DEFINITELY!

With the amount of flats I`ve gotten in the past two years, and the ease of cleaning my chain and bike, it has paid for itself already.
05-25-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,637
Posted By roadsnakes

I bought one of these a couple of years ago. ...

I bought one of these a couple of years ago.
https://sportneer.com/products/sportneer-bike-repair-stand/
So far I`m very satisfied.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KPbDeZpJBQ
'...
05-13-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,927
Posted By roadsnakes

It`s now 87degrees, hot and humid. Parks are...

It`s now 87degrees, hot and humid.
Parks are filled with walkers.

Can`t wait for November!!
04-29-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,151
Posted By roadsnakes

No, they kind a look at it like it`s currency...

No, they kind a look at it like it`s currency from a strange foreign country, or like I`m trying to pay my bill with Monopoly money.

I kind a know the owner. I`ve been going to the same shop for...
04-29-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,151
Posted By roadsnakes

My LBS still takes my checks. If I`m getting...

My LBS still takes my checks. If I`m getting checked out by one of the younger employees I get some strange looks, but they still accept my check.
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