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Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-04-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,721
Posted By Vaportrail56

I am about to get mine where I like it. ...

I am about to get mine where I like it.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Sorry for the late reply but the same thing I was...

Sorry for the late reply but the same thing I was thinking about the calipers.Maybe find some stainless steel bolts or something to hold them on.
Update: I put a 28 on the back to match the front...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the tip! I just bought that saddle...

Thanks for the tip! I just bought that saddle about a month ago because it has more paddling in it compared to the stock saddle it replaced. I thought with it angled like I could take advantage of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,897
Posted By Vaportrail56

I use this phone mount in the link. It is made...

I use this phone mount in the link. It is made out of stretchy rubber that holds the phone on the stem.I have only had one wreck at about 14mph and the phone didn`t budge, it stayed right where I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for letting me know about that site. I...

Thanks for letting me know about that site. I will have to check it out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,157
Posted By Vaportrail56

^^^^ This. Back when I was 55 I had a mild heart...

^^^^ This. Back when I was 55 I had a mild heart attack, so mild that the doctor couldn`t tell but I thought it was going to kill me. He told me I was on the verge of being a diabetic so I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

I guess the air pressure is something I am going...

I guess the air pressure is something I am going to have to figure out. Iam 67 and weigh 180lbs. I am running 80lbs front 25mm/85lbs rear 28mm on the CAAD and that rides really good but I might drop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Well I searched through my Youtube history to...

Well I searched through my Youtube history to find that video but to no avail but if I recall correctly they said you would need about 10 more watts going from 28 to 32 mm which they said was quite a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

I wish they made this tire in a 30 or 31 but they...

I wish they made this tire in a 30 or 31 but they don`t so I just got a 28 coming for it. These tires has transformed this bike to an urban trainer and I like the ride so much better now. It makes me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

After watching a couple Youtube videos it appears...

After watching a couple Youtube videos it appears you have to use a lot more watts for the 32s over the 28s so I just ordered a 28mm for the back. The 28 had plenty of clearance on the CAAD rear. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the reply, I was kinda thinking the...

Thanks for the reply, I was kinda thinking the same thang too. Just needed a second opinion. That side wear is from about 38 miles of riding. Well I guess I will order a 28mm for the back as bad as I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By Vaportrail56

Maybe I have gone too wide?

Hi all,the last time I rode was about three years ago on a MUP on weekends about 25 miles from where I live and one day through the week out at the beach one day after work. Since then I retired a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,776
Posted By Vaportrail56

I retired at 65 a couple of years ago and turned...

I retired at 65 a couple of years ago and turned into a couch potato and started putting on weight.. I told myself that that was enough time off and it was time to get back on my bikes. Here are my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By Vaportrail56

I agree, I get up at 4:30 and out the door by...

I agree, I get up at 4:30 and out the door by 5:00am. The traffic is really light and the temps are around 75-80 here in Florida at that time of the morning. I see some other guys who have the same...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By Vaportrail56

Welcome! Nice bike! The tires you chose looks...

Welcome! Nice bike!
The tires you chose looks like they will be good for the road but as far as off road maybe not so much unless the dirt or gravel is hard packed. If it is hard packed you ought to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,877,140
Posted By Vaportrail56

My latest addition to the family, Ozone 500...

My latest addition to the family, Ozone 500 Midtown. Academy Sports had a good deal on it I thought. This is the first big box store bike I have bought since back in the 70`s. I put about 10 miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 941,262
Posted By Vaportrail56

Just got back on my road bike after a two year...

Just got back on my road bike after a two year hiatus, retired and turned into a couch potato. I forgot how much my butt hated the stock seat so I ran across this one at Walmart. It is made in Italy...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-09-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,721
Posted By Vaportrail56

Just to let ya`ll know that when I converted mine...

Just to let ya`ll know that when I converted mine over it cost me about $90, for tires, handle bars and cables. I was able to use a seat, bottle holder and handle bar grips I had lying around so I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-30-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,721
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks, those handle bars make for a...

Thanks, those handle bars make for a comfortable/cruiser type ride.I had to put new cables on it so they would reach. That was a fun learning experience.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-28-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,721
Posted By Vaportrail56

A friend of mine bought an abandoned truck from a...

A friend of mine bought an abandoned truck from a towing company, this Cannondale was in the bed with a bunch of junk with the front wheel off. He sold it to me for twenty bucks. I put high handle...
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vaportrail56

I voted keep it like it is. As a new recumbent...

I voted keep it like it is. As a new recumbent owner,I have been coming on here checking out what people say about their recumbent trikes or bikes. There isn`t that much traffic so a person can go...
Forum: Recumbent
12-02-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Update: I got a chance to ride today. Rode about...

Update: I got a chance to ride today. Rode about twenty miles at the MUP in Milton,Fl. The bike did really good as for shifting and handling. Got in some hill climbing too. It is not as fast as my...
Forum: Recumbent
12-01-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

I checked out your video, looks like you did...

I checked out your video, looks like you did good. I rode mine around the block after work trying to get the seat and handlebars adjusted for tomorrows ride. I didn`t ride it to long, it started...
Forum: Recumbent
12-01-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

@ cyclehealth, thanks for the link, I checked out...

@ cyclehealth, thanks for the link, I checked out all the components and they checked out, same burgandy color too. It`s a 2002 model.
I got it back from the LBS yesterday from getting it tuned up,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-29-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Hey great, yep that was the bag I was looking at,...

Hey great, yep that was the bag I was looking at, I`ve got to get that one to put all my stuff in. I might get the yellow one. It`s a really good price too.
As for the link, it`s very informative,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-29-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

@ BlazingPedals, I have posted pics on here...

@ BlazingPedals, I have posted pics on here before but since I got the new Firefox I have been having trouble, I might do a restore to an earlier time to try and fix it so I can post pictures again....
Forum: Recumbent
11-28-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

@ KaisoArt, that is a good idea , it did come...

@ KaisoArt, that is a good idea , it did come with some cheap pedals on it.

I got it together last night so when I got home for lunch I road it around the yard in case I fell over it would be in...
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the info on "leg suck" guys! That is...

Thanks for the info on "leg suck" guys! That is good to know. I am just going to use the regular pedals till I get use to it then I will definitely switch to clipless as soon as possible.
On a...
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-17, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Yikes :eek: That sure sounds nasty, thanks for...

Yikes :eek: That sure sounds nasty, thanks for the headsup!
Forum: Recumbent
11-25-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

It is coming from Mt. Vernon Illinois. I am...

It is coming from Mt. Vernon Illinois. I am getting it off Ebay used. It looks like I am going to have to reupholster the seat by the way it looks in the pictures but that might be all I have to do...
Forum: Recumbent
11-25-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Velocivixen, yea I will update as I ride it more...

Velocivixen, yea I will update as I ride it more and post some pictures too. They shipped it yesterday so maybe by the end of the week I might get it. I can`t wait.
Forum: Recumbent
11-23-17, 10:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

I have a small mirror on my helmet that I have...

I have a small mirror on my helmet that I have been using when I ride my rode bikes and I hope I will be able to use it on my recumbent when I get it. I tried a mirror on the handlebars before but...
Forum: Recumbent
11-23-17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

@ BlazingPedals, I just got through checking out...

@ BlazingPedals, I just got through checking out your bikes in the " Post your recumbents" sticky thread and Wow, you have some really nice bikes! I see right now I have been missing out on these...
Forum: Recumbent
11-23-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,634
Posted By Vaportrail56

I remember reading on one of the road bike forums...

I remember reading on one of the road bike forums somewhere and not sure if it is a myth or not but bent riders have "aerobellies". I`m not sure if that would slow you down or speed you up though....
Forum: Recumbent
11-23-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,330
Posted By Vaportrail56

That Podride is pretty cool, first time I have...

That Podride is pretty cool, first time I have heard of it. It would sure be nice to have one if you wanted to go riding in inclement weather. Kinda curious of the price tag on it though.
Forum: Recumbent
11-22-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the tips BlazingPedals! I just noticed...

Thanks for the tips BlazingPedals! I just noticed you have Optima Baron in your list of recumbents. I saw some pictures of those when I was looking for mine but they were out of my price range. You...
Forum: Recumbent
11-22-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

I already have the padded riding shorts and the...

I already have the padded riding shorts and the jerseys so I wouldn`t have to buy those. I was thinking about putting some Speedplay light action pedals on it because I already have the shoes and...
Forum: Recumbent
11-21-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the quick reply guys! @...

Thanks for the quick reply guys!
@ BlazingPedals, yeah I was wondering about the seat braces? I weigh 170lbs so I might need to add some. Just by the way it looks, it looks like it would be easy...
Forum: Recumbent
11-21-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,100
Posted By Vaportrail56

Bought my first recumbent wooohooo!

I have been riding road bikes for about five years now. Rode with a local club several years ago. Now I mostly ride by myself. There is a MUP I usually ride on that is about ten miles long but at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,344,628
Posted By Vaportrail56

^^^ That is good to know. I was thinking about...

^^^ That is good to know. I was thinking about putting a 25 on the back of my Caad 10 too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,807
Posted By Vaportrail56

I have been using the SportRack 2 from Uhaul for...

I have been using the SportRack 2 from Uhaul for about a year now and I am very happy with it. I carry two mountain bikes or two road bikes. I got it for my Mustang. It has very thick soft foam...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,866
Posted By Vaportrail56

I have road a Cannondale Synapse for about three...

I have road a Cannondale Synapse for about three years and it is a very nice bike for long rides. You can pick up one with disc brakes in two different colors for around $1500.
Synapse Disc 105...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,776
Posted By Vaportrail56

I don`t like to think of myself as old but young...

I don`t like to think of myself as old but young at heart :) (60).I really like my CADD 10 the most and ride it the most. Sometimes I ride my Synapse if I know I am going to be riding mostly long...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

These are some great tips everyone! I will adjust...

These are some great tips everyone! I will adjust my seat to see if that helps. I did have a bad motorcycle wreck when I was in my early twenties and fractured both my wrists when I hit the ground...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-16, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

I got to thinking, I have an old mountain bike...

I got to thinking, I have an old mountain bike that maybe I could ride it every so often to work different muscles. Also back to the aero bar question, if I got some and I was riding a long ride, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-16, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for all the info guys! You know I haven`t...

Thanks for all the info guys! You know I haven`t touched the handle bars on either bike since I bought them. So I`m going to play around with some different angles on them to see if that helps. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

You are right FBinNY, I do ride with my hand on...

You are right FBinNY, I do ride with my hand on the brake lever pads a lot sometimes moving to the top of the bar, I hardly ever use the drop bars. Thanks for the suggestions, I`ll try some different...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

Thanks for the reply! I have the stock tape that...

Thanks for the reply! I have the stock tape that came on the bikes and I do use riding gloves. It seems I start to get that tingly feeling on both bikes around the twenty mile mark. I have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

LOL, oh ok, well it is mostly in my hands. They...

LOL, oh ok, well it is mostly in my hands. They get a tingly feeling after around 20 miles or so. I move them around on the bars and it goes away for a short while but then comes back, that is why I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vaportrail56

Looking for more comfort

It has been a couple of years since I have been on my bikes and my belly is the proof :o so I figured it was time to get back in the saddle. I have been working on my stamina for the last month or so...
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