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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,912
Posted By margoC

I've counted calories on and off in the past....

I've counted calories on and off in the past. Every now and then I find one of the little spiral notebooks I used to jot this down, it was interesting reading it.

I'm older now and it's been...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

Most recent configuration

Different saddle. Better shot showing bars. I am able to fold it almost all the way, the magnets don't touch but it's compact enough to get in the car, I suppose I can use a bungee to keep it tight...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,262
Posted By margoC

My Christmas ride on my dahon vybe. Swapped the...

My Christmas ride on my dahon vybe. Swapped the handlebars out for Soma sparrows.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,743
Posted By margoC

Nope, not them either

People can choose between convenience and real food. And before someone says junk food is cheaper, save it.

I go to the grocery store with a friend sometimes. I mostly get real food, like fresh...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,743
Posted By margoC

To be honest, it's the patients that don't...

To be honest, it's the patients that don't address the root of the problem. The "medical industry" isn't forcing people to eat poor diets at gunpoint.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

Soma sparrows

I think I'm finally happy. I removed the brooks saddle and put this spare one I had on. I've had brooks in the past but this latest one is like a board.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

Changed handlebars - again

I tried taking a little off the ends of the ones pictured, and overdid it. I decided on soma sparrows, I just got them today. They are perfect! I'll post pics tomorrow.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

I saw those things to mount something on the...

I saw those things to mount something on the front on Facebook, I plan on getting one.

The handlebar stem does slant forward. I'm not totally satisfied with those bars but they will do for now. If...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

Update:

I told myself I was going to keep it stock. And while it was fun zipping around the neighborhood, the bars were a tad too far away for mt T-Rex arms and the straight bars hurt my wrist more than I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-19-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By margoC

I was talking to my neighbor who has a child...

I was talking to my neighbor who has a child trailer on his bike, he got it barely used for 50 bucks. I'm going to keep my eyes open.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

I've had those on other bikes, now I have...

I've had those on other bikes, now I have cushiony ones on those.

The biggest issue, if you want to call it that, are that they are too far away. If I replace them with something with a sweep it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By margoC

Dahon vybe, first impressions.

So it's new bike day today, I picked up my dahon vybe! My purpose for this bike is to be able to go downtown, without having to park near my destination. Downtown Savannah is very lovely, but...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-16-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By margoC

Kuhl makes pants with guzzets. Some of the styles...

Kuhl makes pants with guzzets. Some of the styles are very slick looking as well. You can hike right off the Appalachian trail, into a decent restaurant. I live where it gets hot, I like the styles...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-16-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,638
Posted By margoC

I do that, dismount and walk. But there aren't...

I do that, dismount and walk. But there aren't MUP's or bike lanes where I live, or very few. The sidewalks aren't very crowded either. Now the downtown area is different, but I haven't biked there...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-16-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By margoC

Want to make bicycle trailer

The grocery store is only 2 miles away, I would like a trailer that I could switch between a mountain bike that is now my utility bike, and my folding bike (that I haven't received yet).

I don't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,015
Posted By margoC

Had mine done September 20th

I rode my bike gently last week for 6 miles, and this week 5 miles. It's worth mentioning I'm no longer a "roadie", I ride a cruiser 15 miles at most.

I had my right one done 12 years ago, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By margoC

Rode bike today . . .

. . . Went 6 miles. I had knee replacement September 20th. Last week I did laps around the block to the tune of 2 miles.

I had the other knee done 12 years ago. It was getting tired of doing all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By margoC

Thanks for the replies. According to the specs on...

Thanks for the replies. According to the specs on the web the Vybe D7 is the lightest.

I also considered the step through frame, I don't think I need the bigger wheels though. I think the fenders...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By margoC

Which dahon?

I'm looking on the dahon website and I'm comparing these 4 models Mariner D8. dream D6 SUV d6, Vybe D7.

The last two are "on sale" and by all indications have better specs than the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,268
Posted By margoC

Well that's good news. For me I guess. Explains...

Well that's good news. For me I guess. Explains my increase (slight but perceptible) in core strength in spite of not being attached to pedals. I only ride 1-2 hours at most these days, a pittance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,268
Posted By margoC

I could have sworn I pulled up on a regular...

I could have sworn I pulled up on a regular basis. Not only did I feel it(or at least I thought I did) I had abs! I miss abs. The last crash I had, I only scraped my obliques because the protruded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,268
Posted By margoC

I miss being attached...

... to pedals. Back in the olden days when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I started cycling the shoes had cleats and straps, you put your foot in, tightened the straps en-route. When it was time to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,669
Posted By margoC

Wow, that's a good idea! I wish I would have...

Wow, that's a good idea! I wish I would have thought of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,669
Posted By margoC

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-17-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By margoC

That's fine, my body isn't good for 20 mph...

That's fine, my body isn't good for 20 mph wrecks. :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,185
Posted By margoC

I know, I know, old thread

But it was linked in another thread and I read it.

It's an old thread and a lot has changed since it was started. Fwiw I no longer ride a road bike. I lived car free for almost 10 years when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 951
Posted By margoC

Back when I rode a road bike and clipped in the...

Back when I rode a road bike and clipped in the pedals (one way or another) I used my abdominals while lifting up on the pedal.

I no longer ride a road bike but I've noticed a little...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-13-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By margoC

Here is a different point of view ...

Here is a different point of view

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Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-13-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By margoC

That's what I don't understand, I've never had a...

That's what I don't understand, I've never had a problem with brooks before, this one seems to have really thick leather but I don't have my old ones, I'm sure they had thick leather too. I'm not...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-13-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By margoC

Yeah, I have a brooks flyer that is winning the...

Yeah, I have a brooks flyer that is winning the war. I've never had any trouble breaking in a brooks saddle before and those weren't even the big springy models. The one in the pic came with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,658
Posted By margoC

Yes. Yes it is. There's more room in a dwelling...

Yes. Yes it is. There's more room in a dwelling than in a car. I've lived in and rode my bike to some really small places and was never unable to bring my bike in.

I would just rent one and leave...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-12-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By margoC

How far do you ride?

Back when I rode a road bike I regularly rode 60+ miles, at least a few times a week, sometimes every day.

But I'm old and decrepit now and ride a more upright bike. After a hiatus I've been...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-11-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,497
Posted By margoC

I have hand arthritis and flat bars tweak my...

I have hand arthritis and flat bars tweak my wrists and thumbs. I replaced the bars on my two bikes with sunlight touring bars, made a world of difference.

Would love to have nittos but the ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,228
Posted By margoC

I have a few non-brooks saddles I've gotten used...

I have a few non-brooks saddles I've gotten used to, I'll probably get that extra seatpost and switch them, maybe I'll live long enough to break it in, if not that's ok too. I should probably just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,228
Posted By margoC

Latest pic of the mongoose

The trunk bag has panniers that fold up in a zippered compartment on the sides when not in use. You can still stuff a few small things in those compartments when they have pannier in them. The trunk...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-08-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,568
Posted By margoC

I run errands on mine.

The shape of the old handlebars tweaked my arthritic thumb so I put some swept back bars on it. I liked them so much I put them on my other bike. I would love to have nittos with no rise on that one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,565
Posted By margoC

I used to be great physical shape until 50. I...

I used to be great physical shape until 50. I went downhill all at once, probably in the span of a month. It was like all those bike wrecks I thought I healed from came back. Two locked up knees and...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,742
Posted By margoC

Never mind , I found it on "full site"

Never mind , I found it on "full site"
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,742
Posted By margoC

I don't see forum settings

Or a way to change the dates displayed. In some of the other forums the posts go on forever.

I haven't changed anything, I don't even see a way to change.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-18-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,568
Posted By margoC

Was a mongoose

I love the handlebars. This bike is more comfortable to ride than my "comfort" bike. It's slightly less upright than that one. I have a lot of options with that stem.

Notice how I can mount my...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-17-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,497
Posted By margoC

Kind of looks like one of mine

It used to be a mongoose mtb. Very fun to ride. I made a few adjustments, this is an old pic, that stem is adjustable and I lowered the angle of that and the bars.
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-16-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,320
Posted By margoC

I feel your pain

I rode a road bike in my younger days but it's just not possible now with various Ortho and spine issues.

I tried the forward pedal bikes like the townie but found them very difficult to balance...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,307
Posted By margoC

I have a love/hate relationship with garmin. I...

I have a love/hate relationship with garmin. I love my devices when they work but heaven help you if you have a problem. After I updated one of my handhelds it incorrectly interprets the battery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,129
Posted By margoC

I hate the heat

I guess it depends on where you live but it doesn't get that cold here. Summers are suffocating, I'm already dreading the summer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By margoC

Turning out to be a non issue

I looped the cord around the rack and hooked it to itself, it works quite well.

If in the future I need an attachment point I'll probably use metal strapping or a small hose clamp.

I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,291
Posted By margoC

I almost got rid of this thing. I'm glad I...

I almost got rid of this thing. I'm glad I didn't, it's great for errands and cruising the neighborhood. I'm too decrepit for road riding anymore but I've rediscovered the joys of riding for fun and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By margoC

That's a great idea! Thanks!

That's a great idea! Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By margoC

Yeah, I figured I could add something, I just...

Yeah, I figured I could add something, I just don't understand why so many racks don't come with a spot already.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By margoC

My temporary solution

Is to loop the bungee around the rack tubing then attach the hook to on of the plastic tabs on the pannier. Not quite as quick but seems secure. I guess I'll find out tomorrow when I go to the store.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By margoC

Mounting panniers on new rack

I just installed my new ibera bike rack on my bike. I'm also going to get some grocery panniers but right now I want to use my old sun panniers that hook over the sides of the rack, then hook on the...
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