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Forum: Pills and Ills
04-14-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By plumberroy

Boo ​​​​​​

Boo
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Forum: Pills and Ills
04-14-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 769
Posted By plumberroy

Metformin messed up my stomach bad. First couple...

Metformin messed up my stomach bad. First couple hours after taking it I couldn't get to far from the bathroom.. Also none of the doctors will admit it but we think it might have contributed to my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-02-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By plumberroy

Bunions with complications from gout/arthritis. I...

Bunions with complications from gout/arthritis. I didn't know that you could get bunions of the little toe side until I started seeing the podiatrist. Definitely cutting into my riding this spring
I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-02-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By plumberroy

Well I am down for a while they did the surgery...

Well I am down for a while they did the surgery yesterday. I've had 2 surgeries on my right foot this was the left. It was a little more involved. I got around fine on crutches last time but I have a...
Forum: Northern California
03-27-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,076
Posted By plumberroy

Here once you get a half mile from I parking lot...

Here once you get a half mile from I parking lot the casual walkers usually fade out. I have had one Karen encounter I had run to Lowes for a couple of tomato plants. I use a Hori Hori a traditional...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,594
Posted By plumberroy

Bunions complicated by bones build up from...

Bunions complicated by bones build up from arthritis. 40 years of construction and maintenance work. Joint between the big toe and foot will be broke grind the bone down and put back together with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,594
Posted By plumberroy

Started having issues in 2018 figured out that my...

Started having issues in 2018 figured out that my feet were the issue. Pain came on slowly until you realize you can't do much of anything other than work. Right foot surgery in late 2020. Had issues...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,470
Posted By plumberroy

Just for your information. Any predators cougar...

Just for your information. Any predators cougar size and down (dog is far more likely) a couple stabs on each side in lungs with a 3 inch blade and it will bleed out quickly. There was a guy did this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

Update: I saw the podiatrist today it's going...

Update: I saw the podiatrist today it's going through the surgery scheduler and will happen in 3-4 weeks. It took my bike rack off the vehicle today 😞 mid July to August before I can ride again
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,376
Posted By plumberroy

Small bag on the bars for snacks and phone I run...

Small bag on the bars for snacks and phone I run urban biker for milage and average speed. Phone is in the bag
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 11,896
Posted By plumberroy

It's more than bikes . I'm in the process of...

It's more than bikes . I'm in the process of preparing for another foot surgery. I did a little trading the other day. Sporting goods. Traded off something that I shouldn't have brought to start with...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-07-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 726
Posted By plumberroy

It was given to me for my feet. And like...

It was given to me for my feet. And like everyone else here it's not helping. The only topical I have found that does anything to help is Tiger Balm
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-27-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By plumberroy

Free is good I've been watching for a cheap/free...

Free is good I've been watching for a cheap/free trailer to make a cargo trailer from. I would make sure the bike was ridable and give it to someone who needs it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I've had 2 surgeries on the right foot. The...

I've had 2 surgeries on the right foot. The issues came on so slow that I didn't realize it until it was bad. I actually used my ride log to figure out when it started. My milage started plummeting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

Actually it's supposed to be in the sixties today...

Actually it's supposed to be in the sixties today I want to take a short easy ride and go to the club range
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I have had the right done took until last summer...

I have had the right done took until last summer to get back to riding. It's part of the reason for the whine . My left has s just started hurting bad the past few months


That is mostly tongue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I've never used clip in pedals, but to get back...

I've never used clip in pedals, but to get back to riding this past summer I switched to very wide pedals on the bikes I ride the most stiff sole shoes help too
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I work at this hospital. We are where the sports...

I work at this hospital. We are where the sports teams go
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

And now people on marketplace are tempting me🤣 ....

And now people on marketplace are tempting me🤣 . Specialized rock hopper steel , rigid frame $20 . I have 9 bikes. Including a Hard Rock from that time and someone is waving this bike in front of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I've swung pipe wrenches for nearly 40 years...

I've swung pipe wrenches for nearly 40 years upper/core body strength isn't a problem. It's from hips down. The foot problems throws how I walk out of kilter and causes , ankles, knees and hips to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I have an old Schwinn airdyne in the basement

I have an old Schwinn airdyne in the basement
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

They found some issues with my wifes health and...

They found some issues with my wifes health and are still running tests. I won't do anything until the specialist gets through her testing
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 798
Posted By plumberroy

Since I am an old fat guy take this with a grain...

Since I am an old fat guy take this with a grain of salt. The only aluminum bikes I have been on that I liked, have been fat bike or plus bikes running 20 psi or less low pressure tire seem to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

​​​​​​I have had 2 surgeries on my right foot...

​​​​​​I have had 2 surgeries on my right foot already this is the left foot so far they have done nerve block and enough drugs that I am serious loopy but not totally out I can't see them doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I kinda knew it was coming. This is the second...

I kinda knew it was coming. This is the second doctor. I need to work around 3 more years and that's not happening with out the surgery
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,634
Posted By plumberroy

​​​​​​no problem like I said we will keep her in...

​​​​​​no problem like I said we will keep her in prayer
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

I have already had 2 surgeries on my right foot....

I have already had 2 surgeries on my right foot. There have been days that I would have gladly let them remove them they hurt so much
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

Not sure I can make it at work until November ....

Not sure I can make it at work until November . They have me on a steroid pack to get the pain down. When they brought me the paperwork and prescriptions it included a prescription for a handicap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,743
Posted By plumberroy

Doctor is wanting to ruin my riding this summer

Had an appointment with my podiatrist Wednesday. He wants to break bones grind and install titanium plates in a couple of places on my right foot. With no weight on it for 8-10 weeks. That's going to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,634
Posted By plumberroy

I donated what I can right now . I have to watch...

I donated what I can right now . I have to watch my funds right now wife is having health issues and I am fixing to be off work for 3 months we will continue to pray for her recovery.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,634
Posted By plumberroy

I will see about donating to your friend I will...

I will see about donating to your friend I will be praying for her too. And yes cougar attack are rare . Feral dogs are way more of a problem. The people there fought back and she is alive so it's a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-21-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By plumberroy

Podiatrist appointment

Just love the doctor casually say, we'll break this bone grind this part down fuse it with plates then break this bone on the other side, and.......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,852
Posted By plumberroy

Dick's is dying here. When they pulled semi auto...

Dick's is dying here. When they pulled semi auto rifles and cancelled orders for both guns and ammo already ordered. They pissed off a lot of people, Then a lot of gun manufacturers quit selling to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,681
Posted By plumberroy

I lived in the Orlando area in the late eighties...

I lived in the Orlando area in the late eighties for a while bicycle was only transportation. . I really had no issues. I did see one bicycle cause accident. Woman one a road bike but you could have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,072
Posted By plumberroy

I address any issues as they come up but I do put...

I address any issues as they come up but I do put each bike on the stand during the winter and check everything plus clean up and lube as needed
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By plumberroy

I figured that you could probably order them....

I figured that you could probably order them. Used to be local bike shops stocked them. It surprised me to see them come with a bottle and cage set
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By plumberroy

Been a long time since I saw a set of these

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I ordered new water bottles. . I had one hat I got last year but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 791
Posted By plumberroy

Pins are removable I have switched to that pedal...

Pins are removable I have switched to that pedal because I have foot issues and they are wide enough to spread pressure out over more of my feet. I bought 3 different wide pedals to try and these are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,725
Posted By plumberroy

2-3 wraps but start a thread back from lead...

2-3 wraps but start a thread back from lead thread . Less likely to cross thread. Big thing is not to over tighten.
So we are still on topic I stopped and made sure a gentleman was able to repair...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,299
Posted By plumberroy

I have no idea. I'm the fat guy on a steel bike...

I have no idea. I'm the fat guy on a steel bike and a trunk bag that stops with an extra tube or CO2 cylinders for you because you only brought I 😁.
I have to lose 80 lbs before even thinking about...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-07-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,269
Posted By plumberroy

Local park just redid their inner loop trail. I...

Local park just redid their inner loop trail. I made a couple loops. Mainly to test ride the 90's Raleigh C-30 that I just picked up. Short ride, but outside and on a bike is always good. Cranked up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,784
Posted By plumberroy

I have 9 bikes 4 that would be considered vintage...

I have 9 bikes 4 that would be considered vintage but my Surly LHT and Cross Check ( flat bar & 1 x 9 drive) see 70% of my miles. Although I just picked up another Raleigh C-30 . I had one that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,264
Posted By plumberroy

Yes I know it is an old thread summer of 78 I...

Yes I know it is an old thread summer of 78 I actually test road for Huffy they paid local high school kids to ride the bikes little bit of money usually rode to x restaurant,10-15 miles away they...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-04-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By plumberroy

Vintage Releigh C-30

Years ago I had a 90's Raleigh C-30 when bought it cheap had to fix some things and rode it many miles
​​​​ I finally got to the point where I could buy better bikes , after I bought my Surlys I let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 542
Posted By plumberroy

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Rode up the street and back to test. Adjusted the seat and rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,542
Posted By plumberroy

Bicyclist no, before my feet got bad I rode with...

Bicyclist no, before my feet got bad I rode with a retired off road motorcycle racer that is in the A .M.A. Hall of Fame a couple times a year. I was able to ride some this past summer so I hope to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 716
Posted By plumberroy

I actually have a 5 gallon bucket system that I...

I actually have a 5 gallon bucket system that I made up to wash stuff camping. One bucket with holes drilled to drain plunger with holes to agitate bottom bucket either soapy water or clean to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,176
Posted By plumberroy

Once I a while you can find a decent bike at a...

Once I a while you can find a decent bike at a yard sale cheap . But with the Internet, demand and information is at your finger tips . Also the days of running down to the local bike shop and get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 542
Posted By plumberroy

It's actually a decent bike. There are 6 bikes...

It's actually a decent bike. There are 6 bikes in that picture my Gravity 29 plus is just out of the picture to the left my garage is in the basement entered from back of the house my Surly long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 542
Posted By plumberroy

I'm pushing the limit on space I don't want to...

I'm pushing the limit on space I don't want to have to move 3-4 bikes to get to the one that I want to ride
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