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Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 244,913
Posted By Inusuit

I did 2500 miles in 2021, 1500 in 2022, 500 in...

I did 2500 miles in 2021, 1500 in 2022, 500 in 2023. Chronic fatigue, balance issues, arthritis, keep me in the house . I still lift weights, but that's on the decline as well. I've always been fit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,462
Posted By Inusuit

Elmer Lovejoy and his wife Nellie. Laramie,...

Elmer Lovejoy and his wife Nellie. Laramie, Wyoming. Circa 1898. Lovejoy owned a bicycle shop, later an automotive garage. Prolific inventor and mechanic. Founded one of the first bicycle clubs in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-08-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,039
Posted By Inusuit

Is this the original "hybrid?" 1989 Specialized...

Is this the original "hybrid?" 1989 Specialized Rock Combo.

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 183,221
Posted By Inusuit

I worked with a guy from Sumatra He did things...

I worked with a guy from Sumatra
He did things he shouldn't have oughta
But he wasn't arrested
Or even much tested
He survived and sang with Sinatra
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,059
Posted By Inusuit

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,039
Posted By Inusuit

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I don't know what to call this and don't care....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By Inusuit

I don't know all the sizes available but Schwalbe...

I don't know all the sizes available but Schwalbe Land Cruisers work for me on my Rockhopper. Roll well on tarmac, stable on dirt roads and light gravel. I don't ride anything gnarly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,354
Posted By Inusuit

I learned to look where I wanted to go instead of...

I learned to look where I wanted to go instead of where I didn't. Painful lesson learned on my first bike about 70 years ago when I hit the side of a building.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-18-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,228
Posted By Inusuit

The cobbler's children have no shoes.

The cobbler's children have no shoes.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Inusuit

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,035
Posted By Inusuit

I don't care what my bikes are called by others. ...

I don't care what my bikes are called by others. My favorite ride is the old Rockhopper, slightly modified and great on tarmac and gravel. Of course I'm 79 and not inclined to be defined by what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,133
Posted By Inusuit

Friend of mine said he was going to buy a Huffy...

Friend of mine said he was going to buy a Huffy for his 13 year old son. I gifted him my 1987 Diamondback Ascent that I bought years ago for $7.50 at a thrift store. Haven't ridden it for a long...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,714
Posted By Inusuit

Darwin will sort it out.

Darwin will sort it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,449
Posted By Inusuit

Just my opinion. There seems to be a lot of...

Just my opinion. There seems to be a lot of overthinking in this thread.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-28-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,180
Posted By Inusuit

Just for the record, OP says it's 17 miles round...

Just for the record, OP says it's 17 miles round trip, so only 8.5 on the way home.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-27-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By Inusuit

Yeah, my alerts are back as well. I have tried...

Yeah, my alerts are back as well. I have tried opening random posts. Seems to happen most often although not exclusively with posts containing member's pictures. Not always and sometimes happens...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-25-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By Inusuit

Clearing the cache seemed to work, thanks.

Clearing the cache seemed to work, thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,253
Posted By Inusuit

Depending on direction, I can be on gravel in...

Depending on direction, I can be on gravel in less than half a mile or two miles if I head west. I have the Rockhopper set up with Schwalbe Land Cruisers so it rolls good on pavement and is stable...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-25-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By Inusuit

Phishing alert

Any thread I click on, Avast gives me a "threat blocked" message about a phishing attempt. This started today after I ran a malware/virus scan. Any idea what's going on? Thank you. Maybe I should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,620
Posted By Inusuit

You seem to be determined to turn this into a...

You seem to be determined to turn this into a urinary contest by insulting my knowledge, comprehension, and education after I surrendered to your obviously superior intellect. You quoted my post so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,620
Posted By Inusuit

Let's just stop this and agree to be friends.

Let's just stop this and agree to be friends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,620
Posted By Inusuit

I have an issue with drivers attempting to be...

I have an issue with drivers attempting to be polite. Waiting to make a left turn. Driver facing me waves me to make the turn completely oblivious to another car in the right lane passing her. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,830
Posted By Inusuit

My best cycling buddy is 80, has a pacemaker and...

My best cycling buddy is 80, has a pacemaker and COPD. He would be grounded if not for his Ebike. He logged thousands of miles in cross-country rides before his health declined, even riding some on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
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Views: 1,876
Posted By Inusuit

Sooooo... Could you give us a clue as to what...

Sooooo... Could you give us a clue as to what you want to know? They are bike stands. Handy to have when working on a bike. Most riders I know make do with one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,752
Posted By Inusuit

I have four bikes. I keep the 1987...

I have four bikes.

I keep the 1987 Diamondback Ascent I bought at a thrift store for $7.50 to get back into biking during the pandemic. Haven't ridden it for three years.

I keep the 1989...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 183,221
Posted By Inusuit

Because the Mexican flag features a snake and an...

Because the Mexican flag features a snake and an eagle?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-05-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,718
Posted By Inusuit

Kid texting rear ended my vehicle and totalled...

Kid texting rear ended my vehicle and totalled it. It's not getting better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,292
Posted By Inusuit

I don't understand the reason for the original...

I don't understand the reason for the original post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By Inusuit

The older I get, the less I care about what...

The older I get, the less I care about what people think of me and my hobbies. And I am damned old.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,302
Posted By Inusuit

When the YMCA closed in the early days of the...

When the YMCA closed in the early days of the pandemic, I paid too much for some weight equipment to supplement what I already had. The Y reopened. I realized I was spending as much time driving to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,652
Posted By Inusuit

Beware of pandas when wearing those socks.

Beware of pandas when wearing those socks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,766
Posted By Inusuit

Irony and sarcasm is lost on many.

Irony and sarcasm is lost on many.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,912
Posted By Inusuit

Brakes.

Brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,570
Posted By Inusuit

I carry a spare tube for the bike I'm riding, a...

I carry a spare tube for the bike I'm riding, a C02 inflator with an extra cartridge, and a patch kit. I buy good tubes and have not had a patch fail.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 953
Posted By Inusuit

I have a feeling the OP isn't going to service...

I have a feeling the OP isn't going to service his freewheel and probably won't be back to the forum. Too bad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 953
Posted By Inusuit

Unfortunately the OP didn't ask for advice before...

Unfortunately the OP didn't ask for advice before he purchased his BSO (bicycle shaped object, a term used to describe bike of questionable quality in case the OP doesn't know). Also unfortunate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,667
Posted By Inusuit

I experience many different feelings and emotions...

I experience many different feelings and emotions when I ride - joy, excitement, curiosity, fatigue, frustration (wind changes direction when I do.) Boredom is not one of those things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,469
Posted By Inusuit

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Inusuit

Horse Creek north of Cheyenne. ...

Horse Creek north of Cheyenne.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,341
Posted By Inusuit

Nothing high end. This Diamondback Ascent was...

Nothing high end. This Diamondback Ascent was $7.50 at Goodwill.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 678
Posted By Inusuit

I'm retired and live 10 miles out of town. Almost...

I'm retired and live 10 miles out of town. Almost all of my rides are for fitness and recreation. I go to town most days to volunteer at a local museum. Weather is too unpredictable to make a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,099
Posted By Inusuit

I don't do group rides or multi-rider events so...

I don't do group rides or multi-rider events so no comments there. I think non-cyclists just see a bicycle.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-16-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,290
Posted By Inusuit

My experience with Garmin Customer Support was...

My experience with Garmin Customer Support was excellent. I had a small cheap computer that insisted on turning my Bontrager flashers off. I called Garmin, sent in the unit, and they sent me an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,547
Posted By Inusuit

I'm on the other side of 70 and approaching 80. ...

I'm on the other side of 70 and approaching 80. I've alway been in shape and physically active. Now it's a struggle. I miss waking up and being excited about what the day will bring.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,421
Posted By Inusuit

This is my all purpose bike and the one I ride...

This is my all purpose bike and the one I ride the most. Schwalbe Land Cruisers roll fine on pavement and are stable on dirt roads and gravel tracks. Winter in Wyoming has not been kind to cyclists...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By Inusuit

I have thick wool socks from Filson.

I have thick wool socks from Filson.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By Inusuit

Fascinating story about the Buffalo Soldiers. ...

Fascinating story about the Buffalo Soldiers. In addition to the equipment carried by the reenactors, the originals carried a Springfield Trapdoor rifle that weighed nine pounds. Before the trip...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,794
Posted By Inusuit

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,000
Posted By Inusuit

Coffee is bad for you. No, wait! Coffee is...

Coffee is bad for you. No, wait! Coffee is actually good for you. Moderate alcohol consumption is good for your heart especially red wine. No, wait! Any alcohol is bad! Stretching is pointless!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By Inusuit

Semi worthless is harsh, but probably correct at...

Semi worthless is harsh, but probably correct at $150 with the scuffs and scratches and pillow seat. I have a 1995 Rockhopper that I paid $50 for in much better condition. With some modifications...
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