Old, Fat guy with a new bike. What could possibly go wrong?
12-27-19, 08:58 PM
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Old, Fat guy with a new bike. What could possibly go wrong?
Hi all,
Haven't ridden much for quite a long time. In fact I have never really been what you could call a cyclist and keep a straight face. Last year our family went on a bicycle wine tour in Naramata, BC. My wife and I rented ebikes and she had such a great time that when we got home she wanted one. Actually she wanted 2, but my pride took over and I bought an ebike for her and had a gravel bike built by a shop in Vancouver. So far I am really liking it and hope to put some serious kms on it come the longer days and better weather of spring.
Haven't ridden much for quite a long time. In fact I have never really been what you could call a cyclist and keep a straight face. Last year our family went on a bicycle wine tour in Naramata, BC. My wife and I rented ebikes and she had such a great time that when we got home she wanted one. Actually she wanted 2, but my pride took over and I bought an ebike for her and had a gravel bike built by a shop in Vancouver. So far I am really liking it and hope to put some serious kms on it come the longer days and better weather of spring.
12-27-19, 09:23 PM
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Welcome! The gravel bike sounds interesting. Hope you share some pictures when you get the 10 posts as required.
12-27-19, 09:25 PM
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Welcome. I and more than a few others likewise fit the old and fat description. You will find good company here! 
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Current bikes: Unknown year Specialized (rigid F & R) Hardrock, '80's era Cannondale police bike; '03 Schwinn mongrel MTB; '03 Specialized Hard Rock (the wife's)
Gone away: '97 Diamondback Topanga SE, '97 Giant ATX 840 project bike; '01 Giant TCR1 SL; and a truckload of miscellaneous bikes used up by the kids and grand-kids
Status quo is the mental bastion of the intellectually lethargic...
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12-29-19, 07:07 PM
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Your in good company here happy trails and hope to see some pics soon
12-30-19, 09:18 AM
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Hi and welcome.
12-30-19, 09:33 AM
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Welcome to bike forums.
12-30-19, 11:21 AM
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Hello,
I too am starting to inch into the old and fat category, but still too delusional to quite admit it yet.
However; getting back on the bike is a good way to combat both issues.
Keep the rubber down and enjoy the ride.
Best regards,
Z
I too am starting to inch into the old and fat category, but still too delusional to quite admit it yet.
However; getting back on the bike is a good way to combat both issues.
Keep the rubber down and enjoy the ride.
Best regards,
Z
