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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,785
Views: 2,750,644
Posted By camjr

My long serving 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 heading...

My long serving 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 heading out for a 4am ride before work. Pics with and without flash. The Schwalbe Marathon reflective sidewalls certainly do the work!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By Lbxpdx

New Handlebars make me feel like I have a new bike

In a lot of parts and tools I picked up yesterday was a pair of Nitto Dream bars in 42cm. I had Compass Rando bars in 44cm, but found that I was constantly making adjustments with my seat or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,788
Views: 745,010
Posted By fooferdoggie

Saw this guy though the trees and was like what...

Saw this guy though the trees and was like what the hell.



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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4,788
Views: 745,010
Posted By treebound

I stopped to take a photo on today’s lunchtime...

I stopped to take a photo on today’s lunchtime ride
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,115
Posted By John E

Interesting comments about motorcycles. I tend to...

Interesting comments about motorcycles. I tend to agree and have never ridden one or had the desire to do so, but I also note that some of the faster eBikes today blur the line between bicycles and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By ehcoplex

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

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'72 PX-10 650b conversion. The classic white-with-black-lugs PX-10 was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By daywood

'78 Free Spirit

One of my rides as an old guy was also my ride as a young guy. My wife got me this '78 Free Spirit new for my birthday. The first photo is how it is today, where not much is left from the original...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-22, 04:09 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By irwin7638

My Rivendell Hunqapillar, finally powdercoated...

My Rivendell Hunqapillar, finally powdercoated after 11 years of beating it up on tours. It's Riv's anywhere, any road, anytime for big boys bike.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By 05 fuji

2020 verve 2 ...

2020 verve 2

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By Eric F

Latest addition to my stable - 2019 Trek...

Latest addition to my stable - 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL...
https://i.imgur.com/G71TMxl.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By DMC707

I post in C&V a lot -- which probably could be...

I post in C&V a lot -- which probably could be labelled as an "Over 50 annex group" so ive posted lots of pics of my bikes

But mostly if its on the road i ride my old, (2002ish) Litespeed Team...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4,788
Views: 745,010
Posted By BTinNYC

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Looking south toward the Catskills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 909
Posted By GlennR

I've been busy. ...

I've been busy.

https://i.imgur.com/A9baC2w.jpg

Not a golfer, but I do ride through Bethpage Black and there's a bench and water tap at the 15th hole.
https://i.imgur.com/HpxRhB8.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 26,520
Views: 2,898,302
Posted By 2wheels4ever

Awesome ride!,

Man, what an awesome ride today! It was near perfect, weather-wise . . . around 74 degrees, light winds, clear blue skies. I am fortunate to live in a very rural area so there was very little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 5,907
Posted By PeteHski

This line deserves it's own special mention as...

This line deserves it's own special mention as the most idiotic thing I've read this year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 5,907
Posted By Mojo31

Responses like that are leading to the...

Responses like that are leading to the deterioration of this forum.

Just sayin. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 9,689
Posted By wolfchild

I think the moderators have been doing a great...

I think the moderators have been doing a great job is weeding out trolls and inappropriate posts...I know I posted few things which were not right and right away the mods dealt with it, I don't have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By Hypno Toad

^^^ That's why I always draft a roadie when...

^^^ That's why I always draft a roadie when riding my upright city bike :D

True stories:
I've received some props from a local B group when I held their wheel while commuting home, I got dropped...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,389
Posted By zandoval

I am retired and 68. I ride 7 days a week, 5 to...

I am retired and 68. I ride 7 days a week, 5 to 15 miles a day. Because I enjoy riding.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 354,622
Posted By FrozenBiker

Converted the Nishiki to a 1x7 with 2mm thick...

Converted the Nishiki to a 1x7 with 2mm thick washers for now :)

It came with a riveted Tourney, but I had once bought an Acera for the 'ole Raleigh, and took it off that bike to use it here....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,565
Posted By Wildwood

Just go ride, ….regardless of your age. ...

Just go ride, ….regardless of your age.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,455
Posted By tkamd73

I’m 66, and still ride all my vintage drop bar...

I’m 66, and still ride all my vintage drop bar bikes. Start of the season, neck hurts, wrists hurt, and not down on the drops much. As the miles build up, pain disappears, and on drops more. Gets a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By jaxgtr

My wife is not a fan of clipless pedals, so she...

My wife is not a fan of clipless pedals, so she uses flats. Her riding style is more relaxed than most road riders though, so it works for her.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By fujidon

It may take a while, but unclipping from a...

It may take a while, but unclipping from a cleated pedal system (ironically called "clipless") becomes as second nature as putting a foot down when you stop.

When I first switched to SPD pedals, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By skidder

Flat pedals with pins on all my bicycles (road,...

Flat pedals with pins on all my bicycles (road, touring, single speed). Never had an issue with them and I like that I can pull either foot off at any time since I'm riding in a suburban environment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By pepperbelly

I have so much to learn! 😄

I have so much to learn! 😄
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By AdkMtnMonster

Bibs, disc brakes, friction shifters or Di2? ...

Bibs, disc brakes, friction shifters or Di2? Sock height and chain lube factor in here significantly. Ride what you like for any reason you choose and have fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By wolfchild

I don't own clipless pedals...I only use platform...

I don't own clipless pedals...I only use platform pedals with pins and never had any issues with my shoes slipping off. Riding long distance has never been a problem. I also ride fixed gear without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,305
Posted By delbiker1

I do have one bike with flat pedals. It is my...

I do have one bike with flat pedals. It is my chore/errand/ get on and go bike. I also have a bike with two sided pedals, one spd and the other flat. There are numerous of makes of this type of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,188
Posted By livedarklions

I have no idea what is the best option for most...

I have no idea what is the best option for most people and never implied that cycling shoes aren't a good or the best option for many, many or most people. Stop putting words in my mouth, you do this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,804
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Then don't. Tires that are preferred by the...

Then don't. Tires that are preferred by the people who say uncharitable things about Gatorskins (I'm one of those people and I'll be happy to go off if you want some entertainment) are more prone to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 874,227
Posted By ultrarider7

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,550
Posted By shelbyfv

Oxy works for me. I wash everything immediately...

Oxy works for me. I wash everything immediately after each ride. If you let sweaty clothes ferment it will be much harder to get them clean.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4,788
Views: 745,010
Posted By Biker395

More riding on the coast ... ...

More riding on the coast ...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By VicBC_Biker

A new plug assembly came through the mail slot...

A new plug assembly came through the mail slot today, from the Hafny distributor (?) in Vancouver.
I tried it on a spare set of bars and it fits.
So that's definitely an A+ for Hafny customer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,411
Posted By Chuck M

I think I feel better after a shower no matter...

I think I feel better after a shower no matter what I just did.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,049
Posted By Kabuki12

Be Careful, Really

I just read about a woman who was killed over the weekend in Colorado while riding with her husband who was with her in a bike lane . Her name was Gwen Inglis , she was a pro champion cyclist (as is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 05:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,391
Posted By alo

I agree. You need medical professionals to tell...

I agree. You need medical professionals to tell you. We don't know how severe your injury is. Then if you experience pain, take it as a warning sign.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,391
Posted By JohnDThompson

Can you get a referral to a sports medicine...

Can you get a referral to a sports medicine physical therapist? That's probably your best option to determine what is safe and effective activity while your knee heals.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,870
Posted By johnnyace

I hear ya, man. I did martial arts for years, and...

I hear ya, man. I did martial arts for years, and back in January my son and I started doing Krav Maga. I feel like I'm punishing myself every time we go to the dojo. Gonna be 55 in July, and Krav is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,870
Posted By big john

Have you thought about doing lighter weight but...

Have you thought about doing lighter weight but more reps? Seems like a good thing for older lifters.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,979
Posted By caloso

You’re doing great. Keep going.

You’re doing great. Keep going.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 10:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,979
Posted By Eric F

I'm not as fast as I once was, but I'm as fast,...

I'm not as fast as I once was, but I'm as fast, once, as I ever was.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,979
Posted By phughes

No one is bored, but what is the point of posting...

No one is bored, but what is the point of posting the same thing in two different threads? You are also asking a question that cannot be answered. Ride you own ride. If you want to go faster, work on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,979
Posted By trailangel

I just did. If you don't want to answer... then...

I just did. If you don't want to answer... then don't.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,383
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

What a funny thread. We all know there's no right...

What a funny thread. We all know there's no right and wrong concerning most bike equipment, there are only differences in application. All those above photos of crashing riders have one thing in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,764
Posted By Ironfish653

My saddle (Ronin Evo) has a $300 bike...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,978
Posted By Koyote

Just curious: are you unusually small or large,...

Just curious: are you unusually small or large, or have some other unusual proportions that would require a custom-made cycling jersey?

Even aside from the foregoing question, I very much doubt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,978
Posted By Speedway2

Wool makes a great layer for warmth. However, I...

Wool makes a great layer for warmth. However, I prefer layering synthetics because they are easier to clean.
Let's face it....you're gonna sweat and synthetics can simply get tossed into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,978
Posted By epnnf

everybody does something different. You may have...

everybody does something different. You may have to experiment.
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