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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By billyO13

Biking and Chafing/Bleeding - Update

Hello all. I just wanted to provide an update to a question I posted in a thread I started last December: https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1190257-biking-chafing-bleeding.html
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,579
Posted By billyO13

I don't know why you think I have multiple dogs,...

I don't know why you think I have multiple dogs, or that I was impeding traffic. There was plenty of room to pass on the left, and if I know that there are folks coming up behind me, then I make even...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-27-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,579
Posted By billyO13

I agree. And when I know there are people around,...

I agree. And when I know there are people around, I keep him on a tight leash. I also let other, slower pedestrians know when I'm coming up behind them.

So getting back to my original point...

...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-26-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,579
Posted By billyO13

Your last statement that you put in bold type is...

Your last statement that you put in bold type is the key point here. There are no such signs here on the Springwater Trail. In fact, the signs say that pedestrians have right of way.
No, driving on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-26-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,579
Posted By billyO13

I'll agree to a point. If there are others on the...

I'll agree to a point. If there are others on the path, then you are correct those who feel they can take up the whole path and not leave rom for others ARE acting like idiots, whether they be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-26-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,579
Posted By billyO13

How to ride on Multi-use paths (a rant)

First off, let me say I'm a bike commuter so I understand some of the complaints that bikers have about others who feel like they 'own' multi-use paths.
I also am a pedestrian who walks a 15 y/o...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Interesting idea, but at first glance, I'm not...

Interesting idea, but at first glance, I'm not sure how useful this would be, in general. In my limited experience (3+ years since my diagnosis) seizures are highly variable and individual, although...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

No, I try not to assume that people are idiots...

No, I try not to assume that people are idiots but rather believe that everybody has a brain. Unfortunately. it seems like most folks are more than willing to prove that they are not willing to put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

I hear you!!! As I get older, I'm wondering...

I hear you!!!

As I get older, I'm wondering if I should have put a bit more effort (or some effort, as the case may be) into finding someone to spend the rest of my life with....Being single and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for the thought and concern. My seizures...

Thanks for the thought and concern. My seizures are being managed adequately for now.

I think:thumb:.


I wish I could agree. It probably would have been a bit easier if: (a) I didn't live...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

The main reason for going into a little more...

The main reason for going into a little more detail than YOU want, was that if I just said sore butt, how many replies would I have gotten suggesting I get my ischial tuberosity width measured to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

So you're saying you've never had any experience...

So you're saying you've never had any experience with getting a blister after wearing new shoes that don't fit?

And you've never developed a callous (tougher skin, for those of you who need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Update:

Here's where we are, folks:lol:.

Original saddle (with spot on saddle where the irritation/inflammation is/was:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

See above. I was asking bikers if a poorly shaped...

See above. I was asking bikers if a poorly shaped saddle could be a cause of said 'bloody butt'.

I'm sorry, but that wasn't covered in medical school 27 years ago. Things may have changed....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Thanks Bill. I'm glad that some folks are still...

Thanks Bill. I'm glad that some folks are still able to use their brains.

I was going to post and update, and probably will change the title when I do, but I stopped by my local bike shop today...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for the info. As I stated in the above...

Thanks for the info.
As I stated in the above post, I'm looking for biking advice on whether or not my saddle is the most likely cause, from folks who actually ride regularly, not medical advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Career change. Time to express my artistic...

Career change. Time to express my artistic side...(and tired of dealing with private insurance companies).



What I want to hear is the right answer, so thanks!;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

I was talking about the general public using the...

I was talking about the general public using the term loosely.
To be clear, I don't have hemorrhoids, have no history of hemorrhoids in either myself or my family. The blood is only noticed on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

It's all connected. Hemorrhoids is a term used...

It's all connected. Hemorrhoids is a term used generally used to identify irritation/inflammation of the rectal area. It's just like getting a new pair of shoes, you can have sore toes for a few days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,015
Posted By billyO13

Biking and Chafing/Bleeding

Hello all. Looking for opinions/advice from those of you with more time on the bike than me.
Due to occasional seizures, a little over a month ago, I made the transition to being a full time bike...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-15-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Hi Ballenxj. Thanks for the thoughts, and yes,...

Hi Ballenxj. Thanks for the thoughts, and yes, I'm going to widen the wheel base and want to get adequate tires. Right now I'm planning on only hauling one 100# tank at a time, and if this is no...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-07-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Thanks. That's why it's not involved in either...

Thanks. That's why it's not involved in either 'Plan A' or 'Plan B'...;)
Forum: Commuting
12-05-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,288
Posted By billyO13

The problem with Rain-X is that it leaves a film...

The problem with Rain-X is that it leaves a film on the lens.
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-05-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Thanks again for all the ideas. I've now got...

Thanks again for all the ideas. I've now got options in case I need to go to "Plan B"

Here's where "Plan A" is:
I found a piece pipe that's just about the perfect size in my scrap bin. It fits...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-05-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for redirecting....and sorry 'bout...

Thanks for redirecting....and sorry 'bout that.:innocent:
Forum: Framebuilders
12-04-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for the advice, but I think I'll have to...

Thanks for the advice, but I think I'll have to include you into our conversation he started with me last night.
Thanks for making me feel welcome, all.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-04-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By billyO13

Thanks, and I might not need to take up your...

Thanks, and I might not need to take up your time. I was planning on doing it myself (I am a blacksmith who can weld after all).
I'm just trying to get to know some folks with more practical...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-04-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

It's my understanding that the laws haven't...

It's my understanding that the laws haven't changed, but the interpretation of the law varies depending on where you are (and perhaps the mood of the person you're dealing with). In my experience,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-03-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

While easier to transport, not very efficient or...

While easier to transport, not very efficient or effective for all day forging.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-03-19, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By billyO13

Hi gugie. I just moved to Portland. Would you...

Hi gugie. I just moved to Portland. Would you be willing to assist/consult on a trailer build?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-03-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By billyO13

I'm a bit late to the game here, but if you're...

I'm a bit late to the game here, but if you're still looking, I'd second this suggestion. Too bad you're not closer, because with that budget, I'm sure I could come up with something, possibly with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-03-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for the links everyone! They've been...

Thanks for the links everyone! They've been helpful and giving me ideas.

The propane is for my forges and brazing. And I will probably need to transport larger oxygen and acetylene bottles at some...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-03-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Thanks for the reply, Clifford. Fortunately (or...

Thanks for the reply, Clifford. Fortunately (or unfortunately as the case may be) the answer to the question is, nothing. Or, another way of looking at it is, everything.

I've been using a hand...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-03-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,295
Posted By billyO13

Propane tank hauler?

Hello all. I'm wondering if anyone has ideas or pics of how to haul my #100 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=100) propane tank for refills? I tried a search but...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-24-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 562,028
Posted By billyO13

Here's my ride, so far:...

Here's my ride, so far:...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,135
Posted By billyO13

Also true.

Also true.
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,135
Posted By billyO13

I agree, and when appropriate, that's what I do. ...

I agree, and when appropriate, that's what I do. If I have to some to a complete stop, I have to dismount anyway, so then, as appropriate I either ambulate like a pedestrian, or re-mount and...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,188
Posted By billyO13

Hi bpcyclist. Just moved to Portland 3 weeks ago...

Hi bpcyclist. Just moved to Portland 3 weeks ago and was wondering if there's enough ice to justify studded tires here? All of my biking/commuting is on the East side, and mostly east of 205....
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,135
Posted By billyO13

Hello all. As a relatively new bike commuter, I...

Hello all. As a relatively new bike commuter, I was thinking about this just the other day. I came to the conclusion that to me the bike is a cross between driving and walking and so I use it as...
Forum: Introductions
11-17-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By billyO13

Thanks DrFeelGood. Moving to the city hasn't...

Thanks DrFeelGood. Moving to the city hasn't been as traumatic as I thought. And the weather has been nice enough to make exploring the bike routes not unbearable. We'll see how I feel 2 months...
Forum: Introductions
11-17-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By billyO13

Thanks, TMonk!

Thanks, TMonk!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-10-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By billyO13

Not sure who your local bike shop is, but I've...

Not sure who your local bike shop is, but I've been happy with the service I've gotten at NWProGear on Woodstock near Foster and I-205.
Forum: Introductions
11-08-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By billyO13

Thanks LAJ. I saw that thread and now have...

Thanks LAJ. I saw that thread and now have bookmarked it for me to check out in the next day or so.
Forum: Introductions
11-08-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By billyO13

Thanks delbiker. I'm lucky to have supportive...

Thanks delbiker. I'm lucky to have supportive family and friends, so it hasn't been too difficult, and I'm still more fortunate than the majority of folks on this planet, so any complaints on my...
Forum: Introductions
11-07-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By billyO13

Hello from Portland, OR

Hello all.
No more driving for me due to a recently diagnosed seizure disorder which has also forced me to sell my house on 10 acres in the foothills of Mt Rainier and move to a city.

I look...
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