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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,560
Posted By rdf37

it has been rough to say the least but things...

it has been rough to say the least but things have finally taken a turn. I am up and moving and although still very painfull, I am able to function somewhat normal but at slow pace. Yard work and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,219
Posted By rdf37

Like my privacy..much different than secrecy. ...

Like my privacy..much different than secrecy. But then again, the government already knows about me. They are the ones that found me and saved my life from the crash wreckage in Roswell. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,560
Posted By rdf37

I do appreciate all the words of encouragement. ...

I do appreciate all the words of encouragement. Going to do what I can to keep moving and have some smalls goal set while I recover.
1. clean dirty bike
2. Get wife’s bike back to “new”...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,560
Posted By rdf37

I just can't win for losing! More broken bones!!!

I had just finished up a wonderful gravel ride that was so very satisfying. I was running thoughts through my head about how wonderful it was to be back on bike with the attitude I had in my youth. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,939
Posted By rdf37

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/no8gravel_lake_9acf1b0bfe2f748ba95936ddb3ab4601e8d2bc1f.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6,493
Views: 609,152
Posted By rdf37

Don’t!!!! A ride is a ride short or long! Take...

Don’t!!!! A ride is a ride short or long! Take it from me after I was off bike for almost nine years from an accident. I was more satisfied a few weeks ago with a 6mile ride than any of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6,493
Views: 609,152
Posted By rdf37

5.8 today and a flat tire from a defective valve....

5.8 today and a flat tire from a defective valve. Got it fixed and sealed and made it home. Fun ride
rdf37
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6,493
Views: 609,152
Posted By rdf37

A bit late but rode 9.4 miles on 4/15/2024. ...

A bit late but rode 9.4 miles on 4/15/2024. Only been back on bike and am already seeing results as my ability to ride more increases
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6,493
Views: 609,152
Posted By rdf37

Toddy was a 6 mile ride. Not much time and wife...

Toddy was a 6 mile ride. Not much time and wife said she needed to mail letter at post office...so...I offered to be her bike carrier lol. 2 birds with one stone and time saved! Did not think a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By rdf37

Maybe they are, but they are competitive for my...

Maybe they are, but they are competitive for my use. And besides that, they are what came on the bike and they seem to do well so far.
rdf37
Forum: For Sale
04-11-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,294
Posted By rdf37

My socks are in the middle of room and I left my...

My socks are in the middle of room and I left my ice cream bowl out last night! The wife is disappointed in my dirty bike shorts laying on the floor and the mud that fell off wheels onto her kitchen...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,722
Posted By rdf37

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/864x437/fred_gravel_438e229bd7d176ba2bca6697935c4406062351bb.jpg
It actually originated in Bedrock by an engineer for the world famous cyclist...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5,461
Views: 3,917,603
Posted By rdf37

Thank you, it is a great ride for sure It is a...

Thank you, it is a great ride for sure
It is a GT Grade Carbon Elite (last years model)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By rdf37

I am using WTB Nano TCS Light, 700 x 40c, Tubeless

I am using WTB Nano TCS Light, 700 x 40c, Tubeless
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By rdf37

Gravel with mud

Added a portion to my (5.3 miles to 5.9 mile)s short ride today. On the addition, there is a very steep (about 14% grade) but very short section (about one fifth of a mile). It is usually just heavy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,939
Posted By rdf37

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2382_c923dde9fa0af31f7f2f5f8349c79987dd7cdcf5.jpeg
Southeast Ohio today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,694
Posted By rdf37

And there we o!!! This is the exact kind of humor...

And there we o!!! This is the exact kind of humor that makes me love this forum so much.....As a past die hard cyclist that is now older and broken, I learned the hard way how much "specifics" can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,694
Posted By rdf37

We all have our own opinions on weight and our...

We all have our own opinions on weight and our own reasons for concern or no concern. There is not a right or wrong. There are pros and cons to each side and to judge others on their opinion is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,694
Posted By rdf37

GT grade Caron elite 22lbs 3oz+...

GT grade Caron elite 22lbs 3oz+ pedals+tools+phone+snacks=23lbs 15oz.
I am tubeless
All that plus me = 238lbs 9oz!
My weight is why I am not to concerned about component and bike weight. Yes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,406
Posted By rdf37

Saris bones is the way to go for me. Arms are...

Saris bones is the way to go for me. Arms are width adjustable and I just picked one up off craigslist for 50 bucks!!!!
I drive a Solara 2005 convertible and a 2017 Rav4. It fits both. But even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By rdf37

Thanks. I kind of suspected that but with your...

Thanks. I kind of suspected that but with your info it is confirmed.
Thanks for all the reply’s and it is back to strata for me lol
rdf37
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5,461
Views: 3,917,603
Posted By rdf37

Here is mine

My first Gravel
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,224
Posted By rdf37

I have always found that they are hit and miss,...

I have always found that they are hit and miss, all of them. However, early in the spring and late in the fall is when I find more consistent better deals with those places. People are cleaning out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By rdf37

IGPSport

I just picked up the 200 igpsport and I as wonerdering if anyone knew a way to link it up with MapMyRide? I know it can go with strata and their own app is not terrible, but I have always liked map...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,178
Posted By rdf37

There is hope! After 8 years off bike. I am on...

There is hope! After 8 years off bike. I am on 2 wheels again. But friend… it is different now.
I have a total of 9 levels fused with plates, rods and screws throughout my spine, a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-28-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,769
Posted By rdf37

When I was in my youth, we would turn our bars...

When I was in my youth, we would turn our bars that way and cut bottle rockets in half and the with our zippo lighters we would ride around with the bars loaded with a rocket and light them and try...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,268
Posted By rdf37

I do not like wind unless it is at my back. I...

I do not like wind unless it is at my back. I can usually deal with but My problem is when the wind continues to change direction. Just can’t get an into a pattern. But when it begins to hit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By rdf37

First Ride

Into the Doctor for follow up and the words were "Yes you can" from her. The question was "Can I cycle"
Wooohooo. Got home and after much thought, out I went. First time on road since 2015...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By rdf37

Having been in a kyak last year a few times i was...

Having been in a kyak last year a few times i was able to switch positions to get comfortable from time to time. Riding should work the same way which is why i went with the drop bars (hand position...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By rdf37

The Excitement is Building!!!

History...Bike Accident 2016
Result.... Two broken collarbones, shattered right shoulder blade, 2 broken vertabre, concusion, minor brain damage that resoled itself, several surgeries.
I then sold...
Forum: Introductions
03-15-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By rdf37

Go Bucks!!!! Im in southeast Ohio. Moved here...

Go Bucks!!!!
Im in southeast Ohio. Moved here about 5 years ago from Midwest Ohio
Forum: Introductions
03-14-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By rdf37

Back in the saddle

After a terrible accident and 7 surgeries back in 2016, I sold all my bikes equipment and tools except for the bike I wrecked (a fixie). I kept the unsalvagable fixie to remind me of the danger of...
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