Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: qrtzoj
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,834
Posted By qrtzoj

Electrolytes

I'm creating this thread here because I'm in my late 60s but it could pertain to anyone.

Since buying my Trek DS3 three years ago I've been regularly riding a very nice flat trail in Pennsylvania...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By qrtzoj

I would recommend that if you go on a Saturday or...

I would recommend that if you go on a Saturday or Sunday that you start your ride earlier than later. That way you miss the busiest time when there are a lot of kid and dog walkers, and slower bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By qrtzoj

video newbie

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By qrtzoj

Video-NW Lancaster (PA) County River Trail

For anyone who might be interested I just posted a video of my go-to weekend ride on the beautiful NW Lancaster County River Trail, a 26-mile-long ride along the Susquehanna River. It's my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,945
Posted By qrtzoj

Actually it wasn't manmade after all, just good...

Actually it wasn't manmade after all, just good old wood made slippery thanks to wet leaves and a somewhat inattentive rider.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Perhaps, unless they're yakking away or they have...

Perhaps, unless they're yakking away or they have earbuds on.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Lancaster County NW River Trail NEW EXTENSION (PA)

Normally the ride from Columbia, Pa to Bainbridge is 11 miles of paved path and then you could go a mile or two more on an unofficial gravel trail. However, the county has now paved and officially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,945
Posted By qrtzoj

https://apis.mail.yahoo.com/ws/v3/mailboxes/@.id==...

https://apis.mail.yahoo.com/ws/v3/mailboxes/@.id==VjN-4EqvTte_Bej9h8dJaFBujI68sOoF8FIlVYNpC5y9OOBmgPj4Cvf57fmIQDKiWpOKpXSQPIt7834jXjyRXCwNNg/messages/@.id==AJj5UNgeZrQfX4h_CA1tgAS1314/content/parts/@....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,945
Posted By qrtzoj

Thank you, the scrapes have scabbed over with no...

Thank you, the scrapes have scabbed over with no infections, and while my left wrist still hurts I plan on going out back on the trail this weekend, weather permitting of course!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,945
Posted By qrtzoj

Yes, the trail begins in Columbia and ends in...

Yes, the trail begins in Columbia and ends in Bainbridge. If you ever have the chance to come back here, it's a real nice trail but go early before the casual riders and walkers show up in strength.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,945
Posted By qrtzoj

Slippery When Wet!

A few weeks ago I learned the hard way about slippery footbridges.


My accident took place on the Northwest Lancaster County, Pa River Trail, which like many rail-trails is mostly paved. This...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Kickstand

Here's my kickstand story. Originally last year I was in the market for a Trek DS2 but because it was October it was getting difficult to find any in stock at any dealer or even the Trek store, but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

DS3 pic, finally

Now that I've got enough posts I get to put up pictures! Just a stock 2020 DS3 in that Trek-Shrek lime green color. I added a Lezyne small frame air pump that works pretty well (once I got a handle...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

I've ridden on couple gravel as well as dirt...

I've ridden on couple gravel as well as dirt trails on my DS3 with stock tires, no issues.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Bontrager Line Elite MTB Pedal Set returned

Had my DS3 in for service at Rohrerstown Trek and I ended up buying the pedal set in lime green because it matched the bike. Not that I had any issues with the OEM pedals, just thought they looked...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Chain Lube Q

So I'm just a casual rider on dry trails and I try not to be out in the rain but got caught in yesterday's storm until I found refuge under a railroad bridge. If I use a dry lube and get caught once...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-26-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

Speaking of trails - NW Lancaster County River Trail Review

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail


So far it's my favorite one to ride, and as I've mentioned before, you need to hit it early in the morning if you want it basically all to yourself. Given...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-26-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

My take (so far) on cycling clubs

For most of my life, I've never been much of a joiner. Not that I'm that much of a rugged individualist, but when you're with a group you're subject to what the group wants to do and how they do it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,678
Posted By qrtzoj

Very pleased with Trek company store

Short answer - My local Trek company store was extremely accommodating.

When I decided to get my first new bike since I was a teen, a rail-trail model, I knew I wanted a Trek and so after looking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-19, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

It's starting to get a bit cold around here and...

It's starting to get a bit cold around here and I'm learning through trial and error what works for keeping warm while on the NW Lancaster River trail. Have also been on The Conewago Recreation...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-19, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

I'm hooked now!

So I ended up getting a 2020 model DS3 instead. Lancaster, Pa Trek had found a 2019 for me from a Tennesee store so they arranged to have it packed and shipped here but when it arrived they saw that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,764
Posted By qrtzoj

New DS3'er

Hi Folks! Just thought I'd introduce myself, new 65yr old rider Mark here from Lancaster, Pa. Haven't had a bike since my gold Schwinn 10-speed in high school. I used to ride my neighbor's no-name...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 43,580
Posted By qrtzoj

DS3 or 4?

Jatamian87, what did you end up purchasing and are you pleased with it?
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.