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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,441
Posted By nbseer

Most-annoying vehicles for bikers

1/ Pickup trucks with huge side-view mirrors (that could clip you)
2/ BMWs (aggresive fast drivers that blast past you)
3/ Mercedes (ditto)
4/ Landscaping trucks pulling trailers loaded with...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,338
Posted By nbseer

Yup I've had a plantar plate tear plus second toe...

Yup I've had a plantar plate tear plus second toe seems to be dislocated.. I think it was caused by peddling in too-tight sneakers with cages on the pedals. May have compressed the toes leading to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,654
Posted By nbseer

Slave to Strava?

Been using Strava since last year. Now, in an effort to keep track of total miles, I've been riding my bike and using Strava even on short hops to the gym, library, etc.. along with 2 to 3 longer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,139
Posted By nbseer

I hate those side mirrors!

Seems to me side mirrors on all vehicles are getting bigger and bigger, which poses a real danger for cyclists.
Pickup trucks have always had side mirrors that jut about a foot out... and when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,757
Posted By nbseer

Tempted to go skiing but don't want to get hurt

Anyone here thinking of going skiing this winter.. but afraid of getting injured on the slopes, which would totally mess up biking for the spring/summer/fall? Just stick to the greens on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,370
Posted By nbseer

When does it get too cold for you to ride?

Just wondering whether riders here call it quits during the coldest months (assuming you live up north, northeast, etc).. or do you just put on the layers and keep on peddlin? And when it comes to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,557
Posted By nbseer

Picked up my new Giant Defy 2 today.. Erlton Bike...

Picked up my new Giant Defy 2 today.. Erlton Bike shop in Cherry Hill, Rich is a great dealer, set up the bike for me. It's a 2013, 10-speed Tiagra.
At first I was concerned that its 12-28, not the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,557
Posted By nbseer

Just ordered the Giant Defy 2 with Tiagra...

Just ordered the Giant Defy 2 with Tiagra components after taking a test ride at my LBS. The guy spent time with me, was personable, so I decided to skip the huge chain bike store in the city and go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,557
Posted By nbseer

Thanks for all the great responses. I'm in pretty...

Thanks for all the great responses. I'm in pretty good shape, but trying to power that hybrid up those Pa. hills was tougher than I remembered.
It should be interesting learning new shifting, going...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,557
Posted By nbseer

Road bike or stick with my hybrid?

62 years old.. ride mostly for exercise.. most trips are 30 miles or less.

Been riding a Fuji Absolute 3.0.. a bit too small for me (I'm probably a 54). Mostly flats, but on a recent 30 mile ride...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-08-05, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,026
Posted By nbseer

I bought a 7200fx last month, but was shocked at...

I bought a 7200fx last month, but was shocked at how bumpy the ride was with the aluminum frame. I was coming from a steel-framed bike.

The vibrations on normal road surfaces and bike paths...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-05, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 595
Posted By nbseer

When you get to Philly, the perfect ride is past...

When you get to Philly, the perfect ride is past the Art Museum, up along Kelly Drive, along the Schuylkill River. Then, cross over the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and back to the city along West River...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-05, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By nbseer

Mongoose is about six years old.. still has a...

Mongoose is about six years old.. still has a great ride, but the rear brake spring is missing, and LBS guy thought I should "upgrade" to a lighter, more modern bike instead of paying to have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-05, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By nbseer

Rough Ride Question

I just bought a Trek 7200fx after riding a Mongoose 26" for years. I've been surprised at the comparatively rough and vibration-filled ride of the aluminum-framed Trek versus my old bike.

I...
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