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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,308
Posted By OldCruiser

Thought I’d be able to ride once it warmed up...

Thought I’d be able to ride once it warmed up some , but now it’s the tree pollen that’s messing me up.
I’ve been limiting my time outdoors and wearing a mask when I do go out .
back on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,308
Posted By OldCruiser

My goal is to do better than last month . ...

My goal is to do better than last month .
Cooler weather then rain and family obligations have kept me from getting out .
. Hopefully soon .
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

bet you’ll be glad when this month is over....

bet you’ll be glad when this month is over. You’ve had a couple close calls that could have been worse.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-22-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

Got out there as soon as the temperature hit 60...

Got out there as soon as the temperature hit 60 and was able to get in a three mile sprint before the rain rolled in , to keep my daily streak going .
The pollen was a thick cloud blowing around in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Rode nine miles this morning on my Schwinn...

Rode nine miles this morning on my Schwinn CrossCut single speed conversion .
longest ride this year .
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

March goal 50+ 3-11 1.0 3-12 2.0 3-13...

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1
3-15 2.0
3-16 3.5
3-17 3.4
3-18 3.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

Sun came out and the temps got up to upper 50’s...

Sun came out and the temps got up to upper 50’s and I was able to get in a short ride .
Hope I can do a MUP ride sometime this week .

March goal 50+

3-11 1.0
3-12 2.0
3-13 1.0
3-14 2.1...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,085
Posted By OldCruiser

Hi folks, I’ve been off my bikes since last...

Hi folks, I’ve been off my bikes since last October due to knee pain.
I’ve dealt with knee pain issues for the past few years , but nothing like this .
I think the increased pain was a side effect...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-10-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,593
Posted By OldCruiser

November goal 100 miles 11-01 2.0 11-02 3.0 ...

November goal 100 miles
11-01 2.0
11-02 3.0
11-03 went fishing :)
11-04 6.0
11-05 5.0
11-06 7.5
11-07 8.0
11-08 went fishing
11-09 6.0
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-09-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,593
Posted By OldCruiser

11-01 2.0 11-02 3.0 11-03 went fishing...

11-01 2.0
11-02 3.0
11-03 went fishing images/smilies/smile.gif
11-04 6.0
11-05 5.0
11-06 7.5
11-07 8.0
11-08 went fishing
11-09 6.0
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,434
Posted By OldCruiser

Congrats , I plan on continuing as long as I can...

Congrats , I plan on continuing as long as I can , even if it’s shorter rides than I do now .
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,593
Posted By OldCruiser

After starting off cold and windy at the first...

After starting off cold and windy at the first part of the month , the weather has improved and has been almost perfect riding weather the last few days . November Goal 100 miles

11-01 2.0
11-02...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,593
Posted By OldCruiser

Sorry about the spill . It only takes a second...

Sorry about the spill . It only takes a second for things to go south when riding a bike .
I’ve always heard it’s not whether you’re going to have a spill , it’s when it’s going to happen.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Squeezed in a Six mile ride around the...

Squeezed in a Six mile ride around the neighborhood on my Specialized Hardrock SS conversion once it warmed up , before my favorite football team’s game started
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,593
Posted By OldCruiser

Don’t know what the weather is going to be like...

Don’t know what the weather is going to be like the next few months but on the warm , dry days , I’ll be out there giving it my best .
I’m setting an initial goal of 60 miles , that’s 20 days riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

My goal at the beginning of the month was just to...

My goal at the beginning of the month was just to get back to riding on a consistent basis .
Once I managed to do fifty miles I set a goal at 100 miles for the month .
Today I rode a short cool ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

October Goal 100 miles Last third of the month...

October Goal 100 miles
Last third of the month log
10-19 4.0
10-20 5.0
10-21 5.5
10-22 6.0
10-23 5.0
10-24 6.0
10-25 5.6
10-26 3.4
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

October Goal 100 miles I added three days of...

October Goal 100 miles
I added three days of riding to my second half of the month log. I missed the 27th , went fishing. After fishing for five hours and driving to the lake and back I was too...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-26-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By OldCruiser

WOW! What a deal! You stole that one for $20 ....

WOW! What a deal!
You stole that one for $20 .
Congrats !
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

October Goal 100 miles This is my past week log...

October Goal 100 miles
This is my past week log
10-19 4.0
10-20 5.0
10-21 5.5
10-22 6.0
10-23 5.0
10-24 6.0
10-25 5.6
MTD 100.1 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

October goal 100 miles Got in a five miler...

October goal 100 miles
Got in a five miler this morning once the temps got near 60 on one of my SS conversions.
Eleven and half miles to go ! 10-23 5.0
MTD 88.5 miles
YTD 306.2 miles
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-22-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,643
Posted By OldCruiser

I love bikes too. When I ride , I feel younger...

I love bikes too.
When I ride , I feel younger .
I love putting together a bike that fits me and rides the way I want !
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-22-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

This past week I’ve been working on another...

This past week I’ve been working on another single speed conversion and put the finishing touches on it this morning and took it on a six mile Sunday Morning Cruise .
I’m up to six SS conversions ....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Rode about six miles around the neighborhood on...

Rode about six miles around the neighborhood on an old single speed conversion I’ve been working on this week .
I like the simplicity of a single speed conversion , reminds me of the bikes I rode...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

Well , I think I’m going to make my 100 miles...

Well , I think I’m going to make my 100 miles this month .
I haven’t been posting each ride , afraid I’d jinx myself.
So far , I’ve missed three days riding this month .
My shortest ride was a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,406
Posted By OldCruiser

Fresh build

Finished putting this one together this morning.
Rode a four mile cruise around the neighborhood after the game .
Smooth riding , no name, light bike ....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,687
Posted By OldCruiser

I had this old frame

I’ve this old frame upstairs in my garage for several years.
I don’t know why I pulled the bottom bracket out of it , but I ordered a replacement when I decided to build it back .
Got spray bombed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,991
Posted By OldCruiser

October goal : to ride almost every day OCTOBER...

October goal : to ride almost every day
OCTOBER
10-01 3.0
10-02 4.0
10-04 3.0
10-05 3.5
10-06 6.0
10-07 2.0
10-08 8.0
10-09 6.0
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,406
Posted By OldCruiser

I’m 72 , my bike riding started when I was...

I’m 72 , my bike riding started when I was probably around 12 and I dragged home an old three speed “English” bike someone had thrown out in the trash.
I managed to get it to work as a single speed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-09-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,803
Posted By OldCruiser

Nice looking bike !

Nice looking bike !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Back to town today and and added a couple of...

Back to town today and and added a couple of miles around the neighborhood on my Schwinn CrossCut SS conversion.
Once I found my favorite gearing combo , I’m enjoying cruising around on single speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Six miles into town, by the old cemetery , and a...

Six miles into town, by the old cemetery , and a lap around the town pond and back on my Schwinn Crosscut single speed conversion. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Made my three mile neighborhood ride to keep the...

Made my three mile neighborhood ride to keep the knees loosened up this morning after switching my 21t rear cog out for an 18t cog on my Trek 730 single speed conversion.
I weren’t sure if I’d be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Didn’t ride today , I went fishing instead! :)

Didn’t ride today ,
I went fishing instead! :)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-01-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

Rode my Hardrock single speed conversion this...

Rode my Hardrock single speed conversion this morning .
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-30-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

Nice looking bike . The tires are 26x3.5” ....

Nice looking bike .
The tires are 26x3.5” . The wheels are heavy duty with thick spokes .
The bike is built like a tank .
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Took my Rockhopper out this morning. ...

Took my Rockhopper out this morning.
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-30-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

Yes ! Electra has discontinued the 7d Fat Tire...

Yes !
Electra has discontinued the 7d Fat Tire , I’m glad I was able to get one while they were still available.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,800
Posted By OldCruiser

This September I rode twenty days for a total of...

This September I rode twenty days for a total of 70.8 miles .
Most was on one of my single speed bikes
I fell short of my goal of a hundred, but there’s October.
Hopefully I can get an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,006
Posted By OldCruiser

Four mile neighborhood cruise on one of my single...

Four mile neighborhood cruise on one of my single speed conversion bikes .

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,687
Posted By OldCruiser

Trek 730 MultiTrack

One of my latest projects. A Trek 730 MultiTrack .
Dug the frame out of the garage attic yesterday and threw some parts on it .
I’m not crazy about using a tensioner but I couldn’t find the right...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-25-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

90%stock , I swapped out the handlebars and...

90%stock , I swapped out the handlebars and changed the shifter from a twist grip to a trigger shifter .
Added different pedals , added the rack and the Brooks B-67 saddle .
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-24-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By OldCruiser

Sunday morning Cruise

I took the FatTire out for a little cruise this morning.
had to clean off the dust and cobwebs and air up the tires , but it rode great to have sat for a couple of years.
I’d forgotten how fun...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-21-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,488
Views: 531,977
Posted By OldCruiser

HardRock Cruiser

Converted my Hardrock hard tail over to a single speed cruiser .
Low gearing , 30/22 for climbing hills around here.
Smooth riding on the Hookworms. ...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-18-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By OldCruiser

Forgot the FatTire I need to get it out and...

Forgot the FatTire
I need to get it out and clean it up ....
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