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11-10-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,847
Posted By Inusuit

I'm just guessing here. Maybe the seller means...

I'm just guessing here. Maybe the seller means it would build into a decent, ridable (solid) bike and could be locked up outside with minimal risk of being stolen because the condition would not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,235
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...
10-09-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,576
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...
10-09-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By Inusuit

I think you are looking for excuses to avoid...

I think you are looking for excuses to avoid riding what you have. Give up trying to find your old bike. There may be other Viscounts out there if you search and finding a similar one would satisfy...
10-08-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,569
Posted By Inusuit

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

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

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10-06-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,933
Posted By Inusuit

Interesting. One of my routes has a cut through...

Interesting. One of my routes has a cut through the local country club golf course. I'm always respectful of other users and hope they don't close it.
10-06-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,688
Posted By Inusuit

Fanny pack with wallet, first aid supplies,...

Fanny pack with wallet, first aid supplies, random tools.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,122
Posted By Inusuit

Yeah, that's better.

Yeah, that's better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 175,122
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
09-29-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 63,877
Posted By Inusuit

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09-29-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,569
Posted By Inusuit

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I don't know what to call this and don't care....
09-29-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
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.
09-25-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,256
Posted By Inusuit

Man, that's cold!

Man, that's cold!
09-25-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,179
Posted By Inusuit

I would buy that for $55 and have a grand time...

I would buy that for $55 and have a grand time cleaning and restoring.
09-25-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,256
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.
09-20-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By Inusuit

https://www.google.com/search?q=dartmouth+coach+di...

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09-20-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By Inusuit

Sorry for the offense.

Sorry for the offense.
09-20-23, 09:19 AM
09-18-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,147
Posted By Inusuit

The cobbler's children have no shoes.

The cobbler's children have no shoes.
09-18-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By Inusuit

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.
09-15-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,085
Posted By Inusuit

Unfortunate that people in need of a bike for...

Unfortunate that people in need of a bike for themselves or kids are probably not sufficiently aware of the difference between a good used middle to upper tier used bike and the big box option. I've...
09-15-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,001
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...
09-15-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,886
Posted By Inusuit

No worries. I am the typical monolingual...

No worries. I am the typical monolingual American. I have an older Specialized Rockhopper (circa 1995) that is my favorite bike. Of course no suspension. I installed narrower tires (Schwalbe...
09-15-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,886
Posted By Inusuit

Just curious, how long is your commute?

Just curious, how long is your commute?
09-15-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,085
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...
09-12-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,849
Posted By Inusuit

Depends on the bike and journey. Road/gravel,...

Depends on the bike and journey. Road/gravel, blinky and Garmin in addition to what's there already. Long distance adventure bike, add handlebar bag.
09-11-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Posted By Inusuit

Darwin will sort it out.

Darwin will sort it out.
09-10-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,442
Posted By Inusuit

No doubt true, but I like the way it looks.

No doubt true, but I like the way it looks.
09-10-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,941
Posted By Inusuit

I'm blessed with good genes. I weigh regularly...

I'm blessed with good genes. I weigh regularly and adjust input accordingly even if it means skipping beer for a few days. I wish everyone the best of luck with whatever method they use to reach...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,355
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.
09-05-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By Inusuit

Different stuff. Contact cement usually involves...

Different stuff. Contact cement usually involves putting a thin coat on both sides - back of the wrap and on the bars - letting it dry slightly, then pressing the two surfaces together. No margin...
09-04-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,572
Posted By Inusuit

I sort of wish I had kept the Univega road bike I...

I sort of wish I had kept the Univega road bike I bought new in 1977 and gave away in 2005. It was taking up space and I wasn't ready to get back into cycling
09-03-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,081
Posted By Inusuit

Rust.

Rust.
08-28-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,013
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.
08-27-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
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: Touring
08-27-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,805
Posted By Inusuit

U.S. Army poncho liners are 63" by 80" and under...

U.S. Army poncho liners are 63" by 80" and under $25. Probably not good at 30 degrees.
08-25-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
Posted By Inusuit

Clearing the cache seemed to work, thanks.

Clearing the cache seemed to work, thanks.
08-25-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
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...
08-25-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
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: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,009
Posted By Inusuit

I have enough stuff in my get home bag. No room...

I have enough stuff in my get home bag. No room for extras on the off chance I might encounter someone who could use the extra tube in some size other than mine. I have never encountered a rider...
08-22-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,511
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...
08-22-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,511
Posted By Inusuit

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

Let's just stop this and agree to be friends.
08-22-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,511
Posted By Inusuit

Wow. You make interesting assumptions. I was...

Wow. You make interesting assumptions. I was stopped in the left turn lane wearing neon and signaling with my arm. I don't know how I could have been more clear as to my intent. I had eye contact...
08-20-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,466
Posted By Inusuit

Frustrating but not uncommon. I once drove 100...

Frustrating but not uncommon. I once drove 100 miles to look at a Harley. Guy was selling it "for a friend who loved the bike, always kept it maintained and stored it indoors. Rain water pooled in...
08-20-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,511
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. ...
08-15-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Inusuit

I somethings wear sunglasses that were free from...

I somethings wear sunglasses that were free from a trophy and engraving shop. I sometimes wear Maui Jims that showed up in the lost and found. I sometimes wear Oakleys bought new. I don't see much...
08-14-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,475
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...
08-12-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
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Views: 1,839
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.
08-11-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,619
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: 175,122
Posted By Inusuit

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

Because the Mexican flag features a snake and an eagle?
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