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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,749
Posted By LeftyS7

Lots of older riders just stare ahead.

Lots of older riders just stare ahead.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,749
Posted By LeftyS7

Or nod, or smile.

Or nod, or smile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,899
Posted By LeftyS7

And, as a weak 77 year old who had chemo and...

And, as a weak 77 year old who had chemo and radiation treatments for Cancer, e-bikes let me have all the fun I once had.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,162
Posted By LeftyS7

Camo

Like Donald Duck in the WW2 cartoon. Invisible paint.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,899
Posted By LeftyS7

Losing weight?

Want to lose weight? EAT less. That's how you get your dog to lose weight. Get some one to feed you and control what they give you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,661
Posted By LeftyS7

Smoke

Here in Reno only when the wind is from the East which is rarely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,524
Posted By LeftyS7

Disk brakes. agreed. And hydraulic disk brakes...

Disk brakes. agreed. And hydraulic disk brakes even more!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-16-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By LeftyS7

Interesting, but I'm now wearing two different...

Interesting, but I'm now wearing two different shoes. One has an 1/2" thicker sole than the other. Seems like both legs now get the same workout.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,775
Posted By LeftyS7

That's my feeling about hydraulic disc brakes, or...

That's my feeling about hydraulic disc brakes, or disc brakes in general.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks, I don't use cleats. I've never...

Thanks, I don't use cleats.

I've never measured femur and tibia lengths, I'll have to do that.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By LeftyS7

That's what I've done.

That's what I've done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,775
Posted By LeftyS7

[QUOTE I have purchased factory (not a...

[QUOTE

I have purchased factory (not a Haynes or Chilton mess) repair manuals for all my vehicles from my first 1965 VW bug up to my Hyundai Santa Fe. Some were quite expensive, but either from...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By LeftyS7

Question Crank length

One of my legs is a 1/2" longer than the other. Should I get a crank that is 1/2" longer for that leg?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,775
Posted By LeftyS7

Same thing with Giant! My major complaint with...

Same thing with Giant! My major complaint with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,982
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,982
Posted By LeftyS7

I strongly disagree. Yelp is good at filtering...

I strongly disagree. Yelp is good at filtering out incorrect reviews. I count on it and always make a Yelp review.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,982
Posted By LeftyS7

I've found that to be true for other items sold...

I've found that to be true for other items sold by the manufacturer. But I always check, sometimes it's the other way around.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,982
Posted By LeftyS7

And REI.

And REI.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks, I had that and it's worthless.

Thanks, I had that and it's worthless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By LeftyS7

Pro PLT 1 Bolt clamp system seat post

I made the huge mistake of buying this not cheap seatpost because I wanted one with setback. I have no idea how the saddle rails are supposed to be clamped by it and the instructions are worthless....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,653
Posted By LeftyS7

Being new to cycling after a twelve year layoff...

Being new to cycling after a twelve year layoff I'm sometimes reluctant to take my hands off the bars but I do say Hi.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Again not a valid reason for not wearing one.

Again not a valid reason for not wearing one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,501
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks, great explanation. I've been riding on...

Thanks, great explanation. I've been riding on Brooks, off and on, for 56 years, since my first bike a Raleigh three speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,501
Posted By LeftyS7

What is a post with set back?

What is a post with set back?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

You are right, I incorrectly stated my concern....

You are right, I incorrectly stated my concern. Your answer, tho, is the same as others: "because I'm willing to take the risk". Yeah, I got that one.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Nope, not even close.That's NOT why it's better...

Nope, not even close.That's NOT why it's better not to wear a helmet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

What a meaningful argument for not wearing a...

What a meaningful argument for not wearing a helmet! Summarized: Why do you wear a helmet biking when you don't wear a helmet all the time?
.

I'm still waiting for a reasoned argument for not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Good for you. I hope my tax dollars don't have to...

Good for you. I hope my tax dollars don't have to be used to support you or your family.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

With or without a helmet!

With or without a helmet!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Wow is that stupid. I always try to minimize the...

Wow is that stupid. I always try to minimize the risk of serious injury to myself. I wear a seat belt, I don't cross streets against the light when there is traffic. I wore a helmet when I rode a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Arrogant? No, rational.

Arrogant? No, rational.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

Where is your "Do not resuscitate" waiver. In...

Where is your "Do not resuscitate" waiver. In your wallet with you?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,277
Posted By LeftyS7

My 2 cents. I started riding bicycles in...

My 2 cents.

I started riding bicycles in 1955 and never wore a helmet until 1981 when I went to work for a personal injury defense firm and learned that, even standing still, if one falls off a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 48,638
Posted By LeftyS7

I'm with you. I've had rim brakes since my first...

I'm with you. I've had rim brakes since my first bike a three speed Raleigh in 1955. Then ten speeds with the argument over center pull and side pull. They all worked fine NO problems. I bought an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,673
Posted By LeftyS7

New '56 Raleigh three speed

New '56 Raleigh three speed
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,690
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,690
Posted By LeftyS7

[QUOTE a frame with quite a bit with more stack....

[QUOTE a frame with quite a bit with more stack. .[/QUOTE]

What is stack?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 48,638
Posted By LeftyS7

Brakes

I'm still trying to decide if Center pull or Side pull brakes are better. I'm hoping to enter the 21st Century soon.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-30-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By LeftyS7

Get a stem extender on Amazon or Ebay. That's...

Get a stem extender on Amazon or Ebay. That's what I did.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-19, 04:20 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,816
Posted By LeftyS7

ENOUGH for Pete sake, I think we all know what...

ENOUGH for Pete sake, I think we all know what we're going to do!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,816
Posted By LeftyS7

So does the SCCA for auto racing.

So does the SCCA for auto racing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,816
Posted By LeftyS7

Consumer Reports says NO. Unless damaged or...

Consumer Reports says NO. Unless damaged or visibly degraded old helmets are fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,197
Posted By LeftyS7

Thanks, that's helpful. I just bought a used...

Thanks, that's helpful. I just bought a used Giant Connect Upright on ebay. We'll see how that feels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,197
Posted By LeftyS7

What's your body type" Height? Weight? If you...

What's your body type" Height? Weight? If you don't mind my asking. I'm 6'1, 165#.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,197
Posted By LeftyS7

I'd like to hear from both and their reasons why....

I'd like to hear from both and their reasons why. Type of riding they do and body characteristics.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,197
Posted By LeftyS7

Which Cloud 9 do you have?

Which Cloud 9 do you have?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,197
Posted By LeftyS7

Specialized "The Cup" seats

I'm interested in what people think about them. It came stock on my Roll Low Entry and I switched it for an old Brooks seat that I had but the Brooks isn't very comfortable and, since I'm riding more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-01-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 167,062
Posted By LeftyS7

Sounds correct if you sit upright.

Sounds correct if you sit upright.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-19, 02:01 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 167,062
Posted By LeftyS7

No streamers?

No streamers?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-27-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 167,062
Posted By LeftyS7

Better wear sunglasses!

Better wear sunglasses!
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