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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,291
Posted By ScootermanBob

I did 19.4 miles after work on my rebuilt Gary...

I did 19.4 miles after work on my rebuilt Gary Fisher mountain bike. The temps were in the low 70's to upper 60's by the time I finished. Felt great to get out there and ride OUTSIDE! The roads still...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,543
Posted By ScootermanBob

Had a chance to take the bike out today. Just...

Had a chance to take the bike out today. Just puttered around some neighborhoods but I can tell that this change with the stem/handlebars and tires worked! Smooth and quiet with a nice riding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,543
Posted By ScootermanBob

Mine used to look almost exactly the same! Great...

Mine used to look almost exactly the same! Great bike. I used to take it on some pretty tough terrain back in the day and it still looks great. These bikes are tanks. Mine had the same bars only...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,543
Posted By ScootermanBob

Thanks for the tip. I know my dealer sells...

Thanks for the tip. I know my dealer sells Greenfield's so I'll head over there to get one. I like to give my business to the local shops as much as possible. I bought that bike there from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,551
Posted By ScootermanBob

Gary Fisher kickstand question

I recently had my local bike shop do some changes on my '96 Hoo Koo E Koo. Two years ago I came back to biking with a Giant Cypress DX. I had to shelve my road bikes and the Gary Fisher because of a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,543
Posted By ScootermanBob

Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo rebuild

I recently had my local bike shop do some changes on my '96 Hoo Koo E Koo. Two years ago I came back to biking with a Giant Cypress DX. I had to shelve my road bikes and the Gary Fisher because of a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By ScootermanBob

Rack is installed. I had the shop do it. Kinda...

Rack is installed. I had the shop do it. Kinda glad I did since I personally wouldn't have done it the same way they did. They ended up using the same front mounting hole that was used for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By ScootermanBob

Haven't pursued it yet. I am going to have the...

Haven't pursued it yet. I am going to have the shop do the installation since there are a couple of ways that it can be installed. They really know their stuff so I trust them to do it the best way....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-22-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By ScootermanBob

Thanks for the pix! I noticed that on my bike the...

Thanks for the pix! I noticed that on my bike the shop put the fender braces to the hole closer to the front. It probably would be better in the rear-most hole but if I would try to move it to the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By ScootermanBob

Rear rack with fenders

Does anyone have fenders and a rear rack installed on their hybrid? My wife bought me a Giant (Topeak) rear rack for my Giant Cypress. I already had the shop that I purchased the bike from install...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-06-16, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,874
Posted By ScootermanBob

I have to post up a picture of my Giant Cypress...

I have to post up a picture of my Giant Cypress DX. It has the factory full fenders and has a "German" purpose vehicle look. It's residing in the basement now since the weather has turned ugly. Old...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,158
Posted By ScootermanBob

Thanks for the links. I'm going to do some...

Thanks for the links. I'm going to do some investigating. I froze today and it was in the upper 30's. I wear full fingered mountain biking gloves when its cold but my hands were like icicles. I have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,158
Posted By ScootermanBob

I tried biking through the winter about 20 years...

I tried biking through the winter about 20 years ago. The first 14-17 degree day ended that! Froze to death. I'm "thinking" about having my mountain bike refitted with a different stem and handlebars...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,158
Posted By ScootermanBob

Yep, got back to "pounding it" (for me anyway)...

Yep, got back to "pounding it" (for me anyway) and I feel much better! Riding slower, just to ride slower, was more work and felt more stressful than just getting out there and riding MY ride....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,158
Posted By ScootermanBob

Funny, I did start riding with the cyclometer on...

Funny, I did start riding with the cyclometer on "odometer" the day after I posted this. Therefore I have been going a bit (much) slower and enjoying the ride. My repaired left knee was not feeling...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,158
Posted By ScootermanBob

Yesterday I averaged 14.1 on my 17.5 mile ride I...

Yesterday I averaged 14.1 on my 17.5 mile ride I do through our local park. I ride a Giant Cypress DX. Of course during the ride I'm usually in the 15-17 mph range but the stopping and starting screw...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-02-16, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By ScootermanBob

I'm not a member but I see them on their...

I'm not a member but I see them on their organized rides all the time. Now that I'm on my bike as opposed to the scooter I'm more interested in the possibility of joining. I think my cousin was one...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,400
Posted By ScootermanBob

I didn't know numbers that low were even...

I didn't know numbers that low were even possible! Less than 150 is considered normal. Biking really does miracles with these numbers. Keep it up.

Bob
Forum: Great Lakes
10-18-16, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By ScootermanBob

You should see it now. The leaves are changing...

You should see it now. The leaves are changing but the weather is in the 80's. Perfect. We rode through the entire park yesterday evening on the scooters (after my bike ride) and it was just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,599
Posted By ScootermanBob

I recently bought a 2017 Giant Cypress DX. I have...

I recently bought a 2017 Giant Cypress DX. I have screwed up disks in my neck which had me bed ridden for over a month a couple years ago- horrible pain. I bought this bike for a multitude of reasons...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-16, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,279
Posted By ScootermanBob

Great post! I have two road bikes, one mountain...

Great post! I have two road bikes, one mountain bike, and a recently purchased hybrid. The hybrid is THE bike for me. Comfortable and smooth. At this point in life that is what I'm looking for....
Forum: Great Lakes
10-13-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By ScootermanBob

I ride the park every day. I am in the park year...

I ride the park every day. I am in the park year round either on the bike, scooter, or walking/hiking. Beautiful place to be. I have a 15 mile route that I ride daily on the bike that includes the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,005
Posted By ScootermanBob

I had my Giant dealer install genuine Giant...

I had my Giant dealer install genuine Giant fenders on my Cypress DX. The fit perfectly and look great. $32.00 installed.


BOB
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-07-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,914
Posted By ScootermanBob

Its a 96. I have one in the basement. Thinking of...

Its a 96. I have one in the basement. Thinking of selling mine- I just can't get comfortable on it any longer. They are well made solid bikes. Never had a problem with mine. I saw them going for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-16, 05:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By ScootermanBob

Bikes have improved so much in recent years that...

Bikes have improved so much in recent years that I find even an entry level bike will get you decent components and a great riding experience. I recently purchased a Giant Cypress DX and couldn't be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 25,826
Posted By ScootermanBob

6'1" 213.5 lbs. Down from 250 lbs 7 months ago....

6'1" 213.5 lbs. Down from 250 lbs 7 months ago. Gonna try to lose another 13.5 lbs then maintain. I look skinny now so below 200 I'll probably look sickly....


Bob
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,465
Posted By ScootermanBob

Got caught in the rain today. Oh my! First time...

Got caught in the rain today. Oh my! First time since I was a teenager. Got to see what kind of shape I'm really in. I was 5 miles from home when it started pouring. I picked up the pace big time....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,291
Posted By ScootermanBob

I'm just getting back into biking. I did 19 miles...

I'm just getting back into biking. I did 19 miles today with some hills- those wore me out. I've done 440 over the last 6 or 7 weeks. Can't remember the exact day I started up. I usually do a 15 mile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-16, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By ScootermanBob

Thanks for the welcome! I researched them like I...

Thanks for the welcome! I researched them like I do everything.... but one of the factors that REALLY sold me---this is going to be goofy---- is my wife and I visit a very large Amish community a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By ScootermanBob

The fenders are amazing. They fit like a glove-...

The fenders are amazing. They fit like a glove- guess they should since they are Giants- and make zero noise. I took them on a 19 mile ride home from the shop and they performed perfectly. The shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By ScootermanBob

Thanks all for the replies. I dropped the bike...

Thanks all for the replies. I dropped the bike off tonight after work at the bike shop to have the fenders installed. They sell "Giant" branded fenders. I will have it back tomorrow and if it isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By ScootermanBob

Returning biker-Giant Cypress DX

New to this forum but not to biking. I've been on two wheels on and off (mostly on) for almost 50 years. Biked a ton until I was in my late thirties then bought motorscooters and the bikes mostly sat...
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