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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,263
Posted By edp773

A great write up, great pictures, and a great...

A great write up, great pictures, and a great cause.:thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By edp773

It is great to hear you are ready to exit the...

It is great to hear you are ready to exit the tunnel soon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-11, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,177
Posted By edp773

I fonud the one hard day, one easy day, and one...

I fonud the one hard day, one easy day, and one day off method to work well. And do not forget those recovert rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 743
Posted By edp773

Look out Sheldon Brown; this little guy can fix a...

Look out Sheldon Brown; this little guy can fix a bike at only two years old!! Maybe next year he will equip his trike with SPDs and a compact crank.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,362
Posted By edp773

The only fires I have see with Lipos were when...

The only fires I have see with Lipos were when the person was using a NImh charger and overcharged the Lipo. Do not charge each cell over 4.2 volts and do not go below 3 volts. I normally keep mine...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By edp773

Congrat's on the new ride. Is it the same color...

Congrat's on the new ride. Is it the same color as the one you gave away?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,255
Posted By edp773

Welcome to Spring weather. Sometimes extreme...

Welcome to Spring weather. Sometimes extreme weather changes can occur even within the same day. :eek:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,982
Posted By edp773

Even so they are professional sporting events....

Even so they are professional sporting events. Now poker is a real stretch for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,982
Posted By edp773

Billiards, bowling, and fishing. Since alcohol is...

Billiards, bowling, and fishing. Since alcohol is considered a drug, maybe your right.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By edp773

Welcome to bikeforums. Maybe this article on...

Welcome to bikeforums. Maybe this article on cyclometers from Sheldon will help you:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibration.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-17-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,263
Posted By edp773

Get well and God speed.

Get well and God speed.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-17-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,159
Posted By edp773

I am blind in one eye. Does that count?

I am blind in one eye. Does that count?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-16-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,551
Posted By edp773

According to Sheldon it is, "A hybrid is a...

According to Sheldon it is, "A hybrid is a cross-breed, the result of taking features from two different sources and creating something different, with aspects of both. The term has two common uses...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-16-11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,519
Posted By edp773

I agree with the lower tire pressure first, 45 to...

I agree with the lower tire pressure first, 45 to 50 PSI, and then work on bike fit. I put an adjustale stem on one of my bikes to balance my weight prpoperly.

Saddles and suspension seat posts...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-16-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,976
Posted By edp773

+1 except I use the strap as loose as it will go....

+1 except I use the strap as loose as it will go.

The other hybrid has the stock serrated pedals with VP Large plastic toe clips. The strap is also loose for quick foot removal. I use walking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 15,910
Posted By edp773

We got a new drive-in a few years ago, so it...

We got a new drive-in a few years ago, so it still applies here.:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 15,910
Posted By edp773

Hmm, I can only remember a few. Operator,...

Hmm, I can only remember a few.

Operator, can you connect me to ....
I got a 5.25 inch floppy drive.
I got a magna chrome monitor
Where's my bamboo fishing pole?
Paper or plastic?
If you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-05-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,090
Posted By edp773

Besides shoes and pedals maybe a good pair of...

Besides shoes and pedals maybe a good pair of biking padded shorts and/or a fitted saddle. A helmet and glasses are also a good suggestion.

If you are into checking your progress a cyclocomputer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-05-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 121,578
Posted By edp773

Without getting too specific, I suggest you test...

Without getting too specific, I suggest you test ride all of the bikes and get the one that feels the best. Any of the frames from a major bike company should be comparable in quality. If the bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-05-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By edp773

If you are going to buy new, test ride several...

If you are going to buy new, test ride several different brands before you buy. I found the Gary Fisher frame geometry to fit me better than the Trek or Giant. And the forks were better on the GF for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-05-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,889
Posted By edp773

I use denatured alcohol for rims, chains, etc....

I use denatured alcohol for rims, chains, etc. because it leaves no residue after it dries. The rubbing alcohol works well, but has water in it.

As previously mentioned, be careful about using...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By edp773

Recuperate this weekend and back back to health....

Recuperate this weekend and back back to health. I hope the workmans comp is good where you work.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,903
Posted By edp773

Nice find and reconditioning.:thumb:

Nice find and reconditioning.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By edp773

Many good points on bike adjustment here. My...

Many good points on bike adjustment here. My first suggestion is also on seat height. I find too low a seat height is hard on my back and hips, especially on a single speed.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By edp773

Encountering an alligator or wild boar might be...

Encountering an alligator or wild boar might be more exhilarating than a big hill!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-25-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By edp773

I like my Trek 7.3 for flatter rides, but find it...

I like my Trek 7.3 for flatter rides, but find it too fast when riding with the wife.

My Hybrid Giant Cypress is the best for riding with the family.

As for workouts, all of the bikes you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 905
Posted By edp773

Happy Bday!! :speedy:

Happy Bday!! :speedy:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,811
Posted By edp773

My favorite, the Giant Cypress also has a step...

My favorite, the Giant Cypress also has a step through frame at under $400:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/cypress.dx.w/7354/44535/

The Trek 7000 - 7300 WSD are both under $600.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,967
Posted By edp773

When I bought the Trek 7.3 FX the bike shop would...

When I bought the Trek 7.3 FX the bike shop would not let me test ride it in the snow. lol.

Enjoy the new bike/s.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,822
Posted By edp773

Good luck with the Prednisone. I have taken it as...

Good luck with the Prednisone. I have taken it as Pred Forte after eye surgery to reduce swelling.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,957
Posted By edp773

Only 67.58, the lowest since I started tracking...

Only 67.58, the lowest since I started tracking mileage. But with two new Xavier stints installed for xmas I should be back up to my normal mileage soon.:thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By edp773

Because of the resemblance to Grouco: Marry...

Because of the resemblance to Grouco:

Marry me and I'll never look at another bike!

A bike race is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,802
Posted By edp773

Keep getting better. I know how it feels to not...

Keep getting better. I know how it feels to not be able to ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By edp773

My recomendation is also a hybrid or mountain...

My recomendation is also a hybrid or mountain bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,015
Posted By edp773

Climbing is hard and you use different muscles...

Climbing is hard and you use different muscles than other sports. Get some miles in to build up the lungs and legs. An increase of about 10 percent per week is average.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,961
Posted By edp773

I suggested the one foot technique to a lady on...

I suggested the one foot technique to a lady on cycling foruns who was having smooth cadence problems. A coach, who was also a CF sponsor, said it had no benefit. Maybe being a sponsor made him...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,564
Posted By edp773

Accrding to Carmichael a recovery ride is to be...

Accrding to Carmichael a recovery ride is to be done on the same day as the extended ride or race. That being said I normally do not find the time to do a recovery ride the same day. My recovery...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,154
Posted By edp773

The WTB Speed V works well for me om my Cypress....

The WTB Speed V works well for me om my Cypress. The stock gel saddle was a killer on any rides over 18 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,793
Posted By edp773

The WNBR happens every year. This year it is June...

The WNBR happens every year. This year it is June 10th. The main website lists like 70 something cities.

Their motto: Stop Indecent Exposure to Cars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,013
Posted By edp773

Of course. A Bell Slant which was rated one of...

Of course. A Bell Slant which was rated one of two highest on consumer reports the year I bought it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By edp773

How about a comfort road bike? Or have you...

How about a comfort road bike? Or have you considered the higher numbers in the FX series for more speed? From the 7.5 on up to the 7.9 are more like a road bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-10, 06:13 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,496
Posted By edp773

I once seen the FX classified as a fitness bike....

I once seen the FX classified as a fitness bike. But that was a long time ago and I have not seen it since. It has been listed under Hybrids.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Posted By edp773

I had the same problem with hand numbness on my...

I had the same problem with hand numbness on my 7.3fx. What I did was put on the Bontrager ergo grips and a Dimension adjustable stem. Both of these helped alot.

The other adjustment was to put...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,857
Posted By edp773

Looks niice! Complete with coockpot and a dresser...

Looks niice! Complete with coockpot and a dresser for a toolbox. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,909
Posted By edp773

Yes, a 7000 series FX was replaced by the 7.0...

Yes, a 7000 series FX was replaced by the 7.0 series FX name around 2004.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,751
Posted By edp773

Most steering tubes are 1 -1/8". A 1" threaded...

Most steering tubes are 1 -1/8". A 1" threaded may be hard to find. I think the 1996 and newer rockhoppers had an 1-1/8 tube. A used Rockshock, Suntour, or TST fork 80cm travel or less can be found...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,751
Posted By edp773

I like the Rockhopper for $75. The first thing is...

I like the Rockhopper for $75. The first thing is to find the size of the bikes. The TRek 800 may be a little tall, but test ride it first. At 5'7" I would think a 17.5 frame would work well for you....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,368
Posted By edp773

And don't forget the term stingray bicycle that...

And don't forget the term stingray bicycle that the sissy bar and banana seat were mounted on.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,908
Posted By edp773

+1 Time to find a friend with a TIG welder or one...

+1 Time to find a friend with a TIG welder or one that can weld aluminum.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,318
Posted By edp773

My Trek FX 7.3 rides more like a touring bike,...

My Trek FX 7.3 rides more like a touring bike, but has had no mechanical problems. I haven't even retightened the spokes in the few years I owned it.

The Specilaized Sirrus had more of a road bike...
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