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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-18-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,482
Posted By Irishred

GREAT advice!

GREAT advice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By Irishred

European is the only one I could find, and it's...

European is the only one I could find, and it's been a long time since I've seen them in any bike shops in the U.S.- that's why.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By Irishred

I am wondering why Mavic has discontinued making...

I am wondering why Mavic has discontinued making the Ksyrium wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 736
Posted By Irishred

Speedplay Frogs

I group ride with my local b c. and use Frogs because of the lateral float that my knees love. My cleats are wearing out and they are really hard to find and very expensive when they are found....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By Irishred

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By Irishred

Ksyrium Wheels

What is the best way to true Ksyrium wheels without a spoke wrench/key made for these wheels?
Also- any suggestions as to where I might be able to pick up one of those spoke wrenches/keys?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Irishred

Thanks for the info. I had a pair on a past bike...

Thanks for the info. I had a pair on a past bike which I regrettably sold and loved the Ksyriums.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Irishred

Ksyrium wheelset question

I have a 2000 Cannondale R1000 CADD7 that I would like to set up with a Ksyrium Elite wheelset. I have found several for sale online, but I don't know what questions I need to ask to make sure what I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,660
Posted By Irishred

Aluminum Frame Question

I'm looking at a 2002 Cannondale R1000 CADD7. The bike was ridden very little with maybe 1,000 miles on it. Is it age/time that affect the frame, or would it depend on millage and stress? I can see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 545
Posted By Irishred

Difficult tire to mount

I changed a tube in my Conti Gatorskin 700x25 tire for the first time today and almost broke the tire levers. I've looked for threads that discuss this but cannot find one. I found that water helps,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By Irishred

Huh?

Huh?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By Irishred

Louisville, Ky- 70 & older

I'm not sure I will be allowed to post this here, but I'm going to try...Here is Louisville there are several cycling groups, but most of the cyclists are younger therefore faster than most of us...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 64,594
Posted By Irishred

It is interesting that there is not one drop bar...

It is interesting that there is not one drop bar to be seen. Just an observation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,582
Posted By Irishred

Touring

I really like my SALSA Marrakesh...well built, comes with front and rear racks...lots more.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,924
Posted By Irishred

I think it's just a matter of personal...

I think it's just a matter of personal preference. Most, but certainly not all of us of us that commute by bike also ride bikes that are meant for the open road and ride "road bikes" with drop bars,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,968
Posted By Irishred

Titanium Frames

Wat are some things to watch out for when looking to purchase a used titanium frame bike besides the obvious- cracks? I'm looking to buy a Litespeed. Thanks
Forum: Commuting
01-25-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,073
Posted By Irishred

This is for the person who is having a hard time...

This is for the person who is having a hard time being seen from the side-
Get two extra blinkies and mount them on your bike, one aimed to one side and the other to the opposite side.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,073
Posted By Irishred

This may be good advice for all commuters,...

This may be good advice for all commuters, especially older ones-
The thought hit me yesterday morning while riding in to work (about 6 miles or so) at 28f...I was watching for places (stores) that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,780
Posted By Irishred

Over the Hills: A Midlife Escape Across America...

Over the Hills: A Midlife Escape Across America by BicycleThis is an excellent read
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 963
Posted By Irishred

TRGarin- I too would steer away from carbon fiber...

TRGarin- I too would steer away from carbon fiber (aka plastic) bikes, especially used ones. You don't know if they've been dropped or not which can be a VERY bad thing for a carbon frame.
I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 977
Posted By Irishred

Thank you to everyone for the input of great...

Thank you to everyone for the input of great information.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 977
Posted By Irishred

Blinkies on helmets

On the older style helmets there was a plastic strap that ran across the back of the helmet which was part of the head harness (from lack of a better term) on which you could clip on a blinkie light....
Forum: Recumbent
12-31-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,099
Posted By Irishred

Hills are our friends

Forget speed; just spin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,829
Posted By Irishred

Prostate likes it

I just got a "BISADDLE" for Christmas- Thank you Santa!- and it's VERY adjustable, firm but not too much so. I really like it and so does my prostate (: which is most important). It is quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 510
Posted By Irishred

Saddle needs

You might try looking at "Bisaddle". They are quite adjustable. I just got one and I really like it a lot as far as adjusting the width and overall comfort. They are expensive, but if it is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,829
Posted By Irishred

Rydabent

Hey Rydabent
I ride a DF as well as a bent (Tour Easy) and my wife rides a trike- which by the way I have tried and do not like at all for several reasons- It seems to me that your constant effort...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 342,863
Posted By Irishred

I found a wallet with a $17,600.00 check inside...

I found a wallet with a $17,600.00 check inside it. The check was made out to a local builder. I handed it over to the police. I figure it was left on top of a car the night before as I found it at...
Forum: Recumbent
01-21-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,402
Posted By Irishred

Here instead?

This may need to be our new forum...here instead?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,482
Posted By Irishred

It's a pretty well-known fact that Biden has been...

It's a pretty well-known fact that Biden has been a bike rider for some time. One of his bikes is custom made by Stephen Bilenky who has been building bicycles since 1983. An authentic craftsperson,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,482
Posted By Irishred

Sex/bike

A guy once told me that riding a bike is better than having sex.
I told him- either you don't know how to have sex, or I don't know how to ride a bike (:
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-20-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By Irishred

Re pedals and knee replacements. I hope to have a...

Re pedals and knee replacements. I hope to have a knee rep. next summer. My concern- I ride a recumbent mountain bike on off-road trails with Speedplay Frog pedals. Because I cannot use my body...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Irishred

Thanks for wisdom

Thanks to all for your wisdom...I'll try the 30/35 (front/back and see how that goes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Irishred

Tire question

For a 26 X 1.95 knobby rated at 40-65 psi,,,I am 160 lbs body weight. I ride lots of roots and rocks with no suspension. Any idea as to how low a psi I can take this tire safely?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By Irishred

Knee Replacement and MTB

I know there have been lots of posts on knee replacements and road riding. I'd like to hear from any of you who've had the TKR and then mountain bike. There is a lot more stress on the knees when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By Irishred

Giant Stance

Why I’m looking into it is because I’m not wanting to put a lot of money into a full suspension bike but would like a decent one that will last a while. These bikes Seem to have good reviews online...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By Irishred

Giant stance 2

Can anyone give an honest review of the Giant Stance 2 with 27.5's? Looking to maybe buying one.
Thanks
Forum: Recumbent
09-30-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,240
Posted By Irishred

A LOT of folks love seats made by "Recycled...

A LOT of folks love seats made by "Recycled Recumbents" Check them out.
Forum: Recumbent
09-27-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,250
Posted By Irishred

Buy Used

You can always buy a used trike. There is a recumbent specific sight called "Bent Rider On Line" which has a classified section for used trikes. Good luck.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,210
Posted By Irishred

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/620x465/graygantua_d244fec3b673413abab7c946b25901ec2b994100.jpg
This is what I ride on single-track trails. I get lots of smiles but never...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Irishred

Thanks for the replies, All

Thanks for the replies, All
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-02-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Irishred

Bunny hop

When I was able to ride a regular mountain bike, I bunny hopped with Frogs; I don't think I could have without them. Now that I con no longer ride a regular saddle bike (DF), I can only ride road and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,754
Posted By Irishred

Bent & Bent

I ride a steel bent with rim brakes and oiled chain on the road; I ride an aluminum bent with disk brakes and waxed chain off-road. I never ride without a helmet. So all the bases are covered. 😁
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Irishred

Another Pedal Question

New pedals needed-
I really like Speedplay Frogs because of the degree of float the pedals offer; they are not being produced right now; maybe never again :(
So now I'm looking for pedals with lots...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,482
Posted By Irishred

Welcome

Welcome to the forum Ray. Glad you’re back on the saddle again!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By Irishred

I agree that it would be very interesting on...

I agree that it would be very interesting on gravel as you put it. On "intense trails" not so much though I think. The chain and bottom bracket (pedals and chain ring) would catch on every little...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By Irishred

Well actually the reason is stated in my...

Well actually the reason is stated in my statement that you quoted..."Because of physical issue, I can now only ride a recumbent bike." (:
At one time in the past I did ride a mountain bike off-road...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By Irishred

Prj71

Because I really enjoy mountain biking as well as road riding! With my physical circumstances, I can only ride a recumbent bike these days, both on-road and off-road.
And hey Dude lighten up a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,482
Posted By Irishred

Senior Vagabond

You might think about pedals with A LOT of float like Speedplay. They are the only ones that work for me though I have not had a TKR - yet, soon though. Also I ride a long base 2 wheel recumbent with...
Forum: Recumbent
07-15-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,975
Posted By Irishred

If you are interested in a recumbent BIKE (2...

If you are interested in a recumbent BIKE (2 wheels), I would suggest starting with something like an E Z Sport. It was actually designed be Gardner Martin for the recumbent beginner rider. It is so...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By Irishred

Why what?

Why what?
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