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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 329
Posted By Average Old Guy

Thank you. I Googled the ISM saddle, picked one...

Thank you. I Googled the ISM saddle, picked one up, put ten miles on it today and it seems as though this is what I'm looking for. Carried my wrench with me, made a minor adjustment at five miles,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 329
Posted By Average Old Guy

Bike seat question

Here's the situation. I'm an 80-yr-old guy, in pretty good shape. Ride my old beat-up no-name bike 4-5 days a week, 5-8 miles daily, average 6:15 pace over flat terrain. I live in rural VA where...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

A gorgeous day here in rural VA on the Chesapeake...

A gorgeous day here in rural VA on the Chesapeake Bay -- temps in hi 50's - lo 60's, mostly sunny, occasional gentle breeze.

Faced with the choice between (1) 12 miles (6 out, 6 back), or, (2) sit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

A neighbor and I have formed a cycling club:

We call our club (Our County name) Cyclers Anonymous.

The purpose of the club is: When you feel the urge to ride over 10 miles, call another member who will come over and drink margaritas with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

How far did I ride WHAT??

Does riding my lawn mower over my 2 acres and my little old lady neighbors' 1.5 acres count??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

8 miles . . .

. . . and I'm dyin' !!! 78 years old, laid off the bike for three weeks because of health problems, hopped on my old beater bike and made 8 miles and I CANT FEEL MY THIGHS !!!

Couple of gin and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,609
Posted By Average Old Guy

It's about biking in the wind

Took off on a 5-mile out-and-back ride today with a 10mph tailwind. Going out with the tailwind was fun.

Then I made the turn to come back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Average Old Guy

Thanks for all you replies -- told me exactly...

Thanks for all you replies -- told me exactly what I need to know.

I'm in rural VA where the Potomac River joins the Chesapeake Bay; nearest bike shops are in Richmond or Williamsburg, two hours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Average Old Guy

Novice question

I apologize for asking this question the answer to which is probably common knowledge, but, here it is: On a "road bike", that is, on a bike with the handlebars that turn down so the ends of which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Average Old Guy

Those are the gloves I use for shucking oysters!!...

Those are the gloves I use for shucking oysters!! I have several pair in the kitchen drawer with my oyster knives. THANKS!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Average Old Guy

Help!! Frozen ears!!

After 3-month forced layoff I got back to pumping iron and biking today and at age 78 it ain't easy -- my quads are on fire, can't raise my arms above my shoulders -- think I'll apply about two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By Average Old Guy

Done!!! Thanks for all the comments. ...

Done!!!

Thanks for all the comments.

Being an adventurous do-it-myselfer, I ordered from Amazon Shimano Rapidfire lever shifters for front (3-speed) and rear (7-speed) derailleurs. Watched a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,650
Posted By Average Old Guy

For starters, dump Cheryl. Any girl friend who...

For starters, dump Cheryl. Any girl friend who does not appreciate a good fart .. . . that's just the start of her trying to "reform" you. Next thing you know, she'll ask "Do you HAVE TO pee on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By Average Old Guy

That's what I'm afraid of. I can use the...

That's what I'm afraid of.

I can use the thumb in a motion such as that used to ring the bike bell, I just cannot grip anything that requires more than a mild grip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

8 miles

91 deg F; heat index 102, sweated like a sinner at a tent revival in Mississippi in August. But it felt GOOD.

I'm 77, had a string of medical problems, could not work out for 3 months, then, wife...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By Average Old Guy

Changing right-hand shifter?

I ride an old hybrid bike of no particular pedigree for exercise since ortho doc told me to stop running, then HE told me to stop walking but he said riding the bike is okay.

And now I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By Average Old Guy

6.67 miles

6.67 miles. At age 77, that's enough for one day.
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