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Forum: Living Car Free
08-29-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,859
Posted By DiamondDave247

Welcome to the car-free/car-lite lifestyle and...

Welcome to the car-free/car-lite lifestyle and welcome to the forum! You may find, as I have, that many of us here share many of the same daily experiences and challenges. I liked your words:


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Forum: Living Car Free
08-29-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,317
Posted By DiamondDave247

Purchasing a 2nd "beater bike",...acquiring bike...

Purchasing a 2nd "beater bike",...acquiring bike insurance,...starting a savings account just in case of theft,...or as "Walter S" simply stated: "...protect my good ride (as) best I can..."
...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-28-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,317
Posted By DiamondDave247

One piece of advice for going car-free... ...

One piece of advice for going car-free...

Purchase some "peace of mind" to protect your primary ride!...If necessary.

When I went car-free, I realized I would be forced to park and lock my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By DiamondDave247

I may just take a look at these brands next year...

I may just take a look at these brands next year when I shop around for new tires. Would you happen to know, or care to take a guess, at what kind of mileage you get from the Panaracer and the...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-13-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,859
Posted By DiamondDave247

Hello everybody. I am a retired baby-boomer...

Hello everybody. I am a retired baby-boomer living on a meager budget. Back in February of this year, I realized that it had actually been over a week since I had started and driven my car! It got me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By DiamondDave247

You make some very valid points. I will...

You make some very valid points. I will definitely take this into consideration moving forward. Safety concerns should always take priority over saving a little money by extending the life of a worn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By DiamondDave247

Thanks for the replies and for the information....

Thanks for the replies and for the information. New Mexico and the U.S. Southwest/West in general is "goat head thorn country", yes indeed. Although Albuquerque may not have the largest thorns from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By DiamondDave247

Thanks for the reply. No doubt, the Armadillos...

Thanks for the reply. No doubt, the Armadillos are heavy! The price we have to pay for puncture resistance until a better solution is offered, I suppose.

I took a really close look at my front and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-14, 10:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,326
Posted By DiamondDave247

I'm gonna sing this the next time I pass...

I'm gonna sing this the next time I pass somebody! "It's not in the way you look, or the things that you say that you do...HOLD YOUR LINE!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-14, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By DiamondDave247

Question about Specialized Armadillo Tires...

To those of you that have owned a few sets of Armadillo's before,...what is the average "lifespan" (mileage) I can expect from the Specialized Armadillo "Infinity" model? Here is the link to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,313
Posted By DiamondDave247

My helmet fits perfectly in my bathroom sink....

My helmet fits perfectly in my bathroom sink. After each ride, and right before I jump into the shower, I put a little dish-soap and a tablespoon of bleach in the sink and add just enough water to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,637
Posted By DiamondDave247

These exercises and stretching suggestions are...

These exercises and stretching suggestions are great! Thanks for the tips! I just did a few of them and feel better already!

I looked up this thread because I recently started developing some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,794
Posted By DiamondDave247

wow!...I had never before thought about how...

wow!...I had never before thought about how difficult learning to ride a bike as an adult might be! congratulations to you on taking up this new endeavor! i'm sure you have already thought of this,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,147
Posted By DiamondDave247

Just a quick recap of how my exam went. The prep...

Just a quick recap of how my exam went. The prep the night before was quite a chore, but nothing unexpected, just a rather long, tedious task. This morning I went in and the nurse gave me a full...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,147
Posted By DiamondDave247

Thanks for the replies! It looks like a day or...

Thanks for the replies! It looks like a day or two off the bike and then gradually work my way back into a regular routine. I appreciate the forum members who have helped take the mystery out of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 768
Posted By DiamondDave247

This probably doesn't work for most of the riders...

This probably doesn't work for most of the riders here, but I have an outdoor thermometer I monitor regularly, and if it reads 95 degrees or higher, NO RIDING until the temps start to drop at or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,268
Posted By DiamondDave247

How was your summer?! I just got around to...

How was your summer?! I just got around to reading this thread again after almost a year. Back in October I was at 212 lbs. This summer, after some daily dedication, I have managed to get down to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,147
Posted By DiamondDave247

Hi everybody, I'm going in for my 1st "scope" on...

Hi everybody, I'm going in for my 1st "scope" on Tuesday morning...oh joy! :) Does anyone here remember what their recovery time was before they were back on the bike and taking typical rides? ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,079
Posted By DiamondDave247

first thing I want to express is that I am also a...

first thing I want to express is that I am also a larger sized rider. I also ride a "heavier" mountain bike for several reasons. 1st of all, mountain/hybrids are sturdier by design to handle jumps...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks for the reply and suggested video link. ...

thanks for the reply and suggested video link. i'm not sure who you were addressing your comment to, but rest assured, MOST people with diagnosed type 2 diabetes, and I would guess that ALL people...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,200
Posted By DiamondDave247

one thing that helped me increase my cadence,...

one thing that helped me increase my cadence, with a low learning curve, was a spin bike. I have a spin bike for winter training, but I believe fitness centers also have them available on a daily...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

hello forum friends. I just wanted to add a...

hello forum friends. I just wanted to add a quick update to this thread. in February, after 3 months of taking an 850 mg tab of Metformin daily (with minimal to zero noticeable bad side effects), I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

i'm not a big fan of cold weather either, but i...

i'm not a big fan of cold weather either, but i have always been able to tolerate it pretty well until a couple of years ago. i would get so cold in the winter just sitting on the couch, even after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-12, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,268
Posted By DiamondDave247

hey, you aren't allowed to post in this forum...

hey, you aren't allowed to post in this forum anymore, string bean! ;) just kidding! congrats! i am also working on seeing 199 on the scale one day, too. i haven't been there since high school (a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

well today marks day 7 that i have been on...

well today marks day 7 that i have been on Metformin. things have gone well for the most part. on the negative side,...i had some headaches for the first 3 days, nothing a couple of Tylenol didn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,532
Posted By DiamondDave247

reviving this thread after a few months. thought...

reviving this thread after a few months. thought i would share a simple basic instant recipe. like most people these days, i don't have lots of time for slow cooking food all day, so instant works...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks! i just bought a used hard cover edition...

thanks! i just bought a used hard cover edition in "very good" condition on ebay for less than $9.00 total! if i find even 1 bit of useful information from reading the book, then it has more than...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-12, 02:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

interesting article. sadly, any new brain cells...

interesting article. sadly, any new brain cells Metformin might stimulate would be only a tiny tiny fraction of the total brain cells i killed in the '80s listening to "big hair" heavy metal bands!...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-12, 02:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks to you all for the well wishes, helpful...

thanks to you all for the well wishes, helpful information, links, and past history with Metformin. i had a rather important meeting on Thursday and so i decided to postpone starting my 1st dose...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks for the reply and the well wishes. trying...

thanks for the reply and the well wishes. trying a new medication (like getting a new bike) can take a while to "dial in" for the "best fit". sometimes, the only course is just to try a whole...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

hmmm...i have not read anything about the long...

hmmm...i have not read anything about the long term side effects of taking Metformin other than there may be an issue with reduced levels of the vitamin B12 in the body. i will look into it. as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thats a great idea! actually, a pharmacist might...

thats a great idea! actually, a pharmacist might know a whole lot more than my doctor about Metformin, including administering it and the potential side effects related to switching from another...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks for the reply, i'm glad you have adjusted...

thanks for the reply, i'm glad you have adjusted well. i hope my first week goes okay. i start my initial dose tomorrow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

yes, i realize we are all different and...

yes, i realize we are all different and medication does not work exactly the same with each and every person, so i am more interested in personal experiences that people taking Metformin might have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

my doctor also mentioned it might cause some...

my doctor also mentioned it might cause some stomach upset. i hope taking the Metformin before a breakfast meal will help with that side effect. thanks for the warning!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-12, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,897
Posted By DiamondDave247

Question about Metformin...

i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes way back in 1994. since then, i had been fighting a mostly losing battle of the bulge with my weight. luckily, the prescribed medications i was taking helped me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 809
Posted By DiamondDave247

i have a very small apartment, so i'm limited on...

i have a very small apartment, so i'm limited on space, but if you have more room or a nice garage to work on your bike, Nashbar has a nice bike stand that sets up alongside the bike. it has some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 809
Posted By DiamondDave247

it was good to read that you got things sorted...

it was good to read that you got things sorted out.

i also wanted to mention that derailleur adjustments on a work stand at the LBS, or in the garage at home, may seem perfectly fine, until...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 809
Posted By DiamondDave247

for me, sometimes even after i specifically...

for me, sometimes even after i specifically mention an area of the bike i want given more attention, the LBS does what ever it is they want, often completely ignoring my concern. since they know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 809
Posted By DiamondDave247

i have noticed the geometry and design of newer...

i have noticed the geometry and design of newer bikes puts the rider in more of a "forward" position over the front wheel. even though i have been riding "regularly" for over 5 years now, i still do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 929
Posted By DiamondDave247

at less than 500 miles, the pedals should not be...

at less than 500 miles, the pedals should not be an issue. it may indeed be more of a fitting and cleat location solution you need. i am not familiar with your training experience or history, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 929
Posted By DiamondDave247

i was just curious...but, how many miles would...

i was just curious...but, how many miles would you say you have on your current pedals?? as you know, pedals wear out just like all mechanical moving parts subject to friction on your bike. we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By DiamondDave247

what type of riding do you plan on doing? and...

what type of riding do you plan on doing? and what frame size Hardrock?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-12, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,424
Posted By DiamondDave247

i don't mean to hijack this thread, but i have a...

i don't mean to hijack this thread, but i have a question that seems related to the topic. i just bought a new bike and switched from wider multi-terrain tires to a thinner paved-use (specialized...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-11, 04:52 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,377
Posted By DiamondDave247

yes, the GT Avalanche is considered a "mountain...

yes, the GT Avalanche is considered a "mountain bike" by some people i suppose, although after changing the original tires for a pair with less agressive tread, i consider it more of a "hybrid bike",...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,377
Posted By DiamondDave247

well, it seems my average speed is close to what...

well, it seems my average speed is close to what i see many others averaging, too. i ride a GT Avalanche 1.0 with 26 x 1.95 Specialized Crossroads Armadillo tires. i know...ouch! anyway, my last...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,855
Posted By DiamondDave247

hi, it looks like you got yourself quite a nice...

hi, it looks like you got yourself quite a nice bike there. congrats! i've been thinking about a new, leaner and faster, hybrid-type of bike, too. my mountain bike seemed like a good choice a few...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By DiamondDave247

i'm not sure what model year your Wildwood is,...

i'm not sure what model year your Wildwood is, but from the Diamondback website, the 2010 model has: Kenda Comfort w/ puncture resistant K-shield 26x1.95 tires. one option you might also consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,284
Posted By DiamondDave247

as rare as flats seem to be for you (as...

as rare as flats seem to be for you (as in...never!), i would not even bother with trying to repair a punctured tube, but would instead simply replace the flat with a brand new tube with "slime". ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,825
Posted By DiamondDave247

thanks for the information and the link! i just...

thanks for the information and the link! i just bought a few pair for a great price!
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