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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,915
Posted By mattbur

Yep...that's the ones. I may have to give them a...

Yep...that's the ones. I may have to give them a go. Maybe my lbs has them or something similar. thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 05:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,915
Posted By mattbur

yes to wearing hearing aids but I've never tried...

yes to wearing hearing aids but I've never tried them while riding. There is a fellow in our group that wears them and has a fuzzy wrap of sorts attached to his helmet strap that he says deadens the...
Forum: Introductions
08-08-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By mattbur

welcome to the forum. I'm just southeast of you a...

welcome to the forum. I'm just southeast of you a bit. You're spot on about nearby NY having great riding.
Forum: Touring
07-15-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,141
Posted By mattbur

Climbing a couple of miles of the steep part of...

Climbing a couple of miles of the steep part of Thompson Pass without realizing I was in the middle chainring; WAY too funny.

Great pics and and nice trip report. You do some incredible trips.
...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-29-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,168
Posted By mattbur

Got back from PALM last night. Great ride for...

Got back from PALM last night. Great ride for sure. I never seemed to catch many of those "west to east" winds though. The first two or so days were seemingly steady southeast winds. Still had a...
Forum: Introductions
06-05-19, 05:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By mattbur

Welcome to the site. You live in a great biking...

Welcome to the site. You live in a great biking friendly state. I've done a good amount of riding up in NE Ohio. And did GOBA last year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-19, 05:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,383
Posted By mattbur

+1 :thumb:

+1 :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,673
Posted By mattbur

I talk to the dogs, cats, cows and horses. And...

I talk to the dogs, cats, cows and horses. And people too. All in passing of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,915
Posted By mattbur

40's...But our club divides the rides into 5...

40's...But our club divides the rides into 5 different levels. The "A" and "B" level are definitely younger than the "C" and "D" riders. But averaged out it's mid 40's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,548
Posted By mattbur

The wife and I generally plan out where we're...

The wife and I generally plan out where we're heading off to. Most our rides are on tar and chip or paved roeds. With the wife along the rides are only up to 40 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,912
Posted By mattbur

cycco, I am one of those misconceived people. :)...

cycco, I am one of those misconceived people. :) What you say makes a lot of sense. Well....from now on everything goes to the washing machine. But, likely on a delicate setting. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,403
Posted By mattbur

35mph is about my max and I start easing my...

35mph is about my max and I start easing my brakes. A few years back I tried creeping over that and at almost 40 my butt started clinching. I'm comfortable up to 35mph.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 18,246
Posted By mattbur

+ 1

+ 1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,238
Posted By mattbur

LOL......too funny:roflmao:

LOL......too funny:roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,664
Posted By mattbur

rumrunn, I feel your pain. I look at the stuff in...

rumrunn, I feel your pain. I look at the stuff in my bag and wonder" what if I needed it." And it all ends up being tossed back in. I wish I had some words of wisdom...but sadly, I don't.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-15-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,168
Posted By mattbur

Looks like a nice ride. I'll have to keep that...

Looks like a nice ride. I'll have to keep that one in mind for next year. Is it relatively flat like PALM.

Tony
Forum: Great Lakes
03-14-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,168
Posted By mattbur

Fred, If you're kicking around about signing up...

Fred, If you're kicking around about signing up for the ride...do it soon. I registered for it this past weekend and my bib number was over 600. There's only 700 spots available.

Tony
Forum: Introductions
03-14-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By mattbur

Welcome to the site.

Welcome to the site.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,483
Posted By mattbur

Out snow blowing the driveway without the proper...

Out snow blowing the driveway without the proper boots on. Noticed a bit of chill but figured I could also get the path down to the woodpile opened up. Then, as long as I had that done I should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,483
Posted By mattbur

Typically I'd already been out. The roads are...

Typically I'd already been out. The roads are open well enough to ride. But I got frostbite on my foot early January and am waiting for that to heal up a bit more before I try it again in this cold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 44,342
Posted By mattbur

I agree with Indy 100%. It's your diet....not a...

I agree with Indy 100%. It's your diet....not a diet. 3 years ago I weighed 250#. I went to a dietician to get jump started on a weight loss program. One of the first things she told me was that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-19, 02:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,566
Posted By mattbur

Nowhammy, I agree with you 100%. The repair...

Nowhammy, I agree with you 100%. The repair manual and You Tub only took me so far. There's nothing like actually working on used and sometimes damaged bikes to get a real life lessen in bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,566
Posted By mattbur

Dennis, It sounds like you're off to a great...

Dennis, It sounds like you're off to a great start on learning the basics. Good for you. I was about where you were 5 or so years back. Although I did do my own tire changes.:) But with getting more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,566
Posted By mattbur

try try...

try try againhttps://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/360x240/013_copy_b6d089ebafcd49da3f052e191b4eee246c67fbd6.jpg

the red box below has lesser used tools.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,566
Posted By mattbur

Guess the picture didn't upload. You'll have to...

Guess the picture didn't upload. You'll have to use your imagination I suppose.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,566
Posted By mattbur

piece of 3/4" plywood and some finishing nails to...

piece of 3/4" plywood and some finishing nails to hang tools on.



piece of 3/4" plywood w/ finishing nails to hang tools on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,781
Posted By mattbur

Our local shops seem to be operating as normal....

Our local shops seem to be operating as normal. Of course there's no way I would be privy to what's really going on behind the scenes. I do know a couple of the employess at two of the local shops...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,310
Posted By mattbur

nope...never

nope...never
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,282
Posted By mattbur

No to the beer.....yes to pizza.

No to the beer.....yes to pizza.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,764
Posted By mattbur

Nice job for sure. Great video too.

Nice job for sure. Great video too.
Forum: Northeast
10-22-18, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By mattbur

Great pics and a great write-up. Well done....

Great pics and a great write-up. Well done. Sounds like you really enjoyed it.

My wife and I have ridden and enjoyed the trail many times over the past few years. This past year was the first time...
Forum: Introductions
10-19-18, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By mattbur

Hi Don, first off...best of luck with the...

Hi Don, first off...best of luck with the recovery.

The Touring group further down the forum page has a great group of riders to help you with suggestions of gear and bikes. Lots of good articles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,532
Posted By mattbur

+1 Canklecat...you beat me to it. He has a very...

+1
Canklecat...you beat me to it. He has a very good you tube channel.

Adaptive: lock picking is a very popular hobby. I've been a practicing picker for years. Not as a thief but as a challenging...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,889
Posted By mattbur

Had my left hip replaced in 2007 and the right...

Had my left hip replaced in 2007 and the right hip replaced in 2017. I have had absolutely no problems at all. My limitations are I had to give up running and down hill skiing.
Forum: Touring
09-28-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,248
Posted By mattbur

Except for the drop bars it looks just like my...

Except for the drop bars it looks just like my Surly. Very nice set up for sure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,684
Posted By mattbur

Quick thinking...always good thing to hit and...

Quick thinking...always good thing to hit and roll. Glad you weren't tore up too badly.
Forum: Touring
09-26-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,611
Posted By mattbur

Hi Jeff, WOW, I don't feel I slandered you...

Hi Jeff,

WOW, I don't feel I slandered you at all. You'll have to reread my posting to the OP. I was asking if he was referring to the site owner and that particular website. Apparently he was...
Forum: Touring
09-23-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By mattbur

How'd the outing go for you? Discover any changes...

How'd the outing go for you? Discover any changes you'd make? Where ya going for the main tour.
Forum: Touring
09-19-18, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,611
Posted By mattbur

Is that the site that Jeff Arnim started?? Isn't...

Is that the site that Jeff Arnim started?? Isn't that the same guy that launched a smear campaign against Neil Gunton from Crazy Guy on a Bike?? Is that the same Jeff Arnim that pilfered (stole)...
Forum: Southeast
09-17-18, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

I suppose everyone's situation is different but...

I suppose everyone's situation is different but at least it's encouraging to hear that your buddy is back in the saddle and riding. Sounds like the surgery helped him out quite a bit. I'm not likely...
Forum: Southeast
09-17-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Thanks for the kind words. Right now I have a...

Thanks for the kind words. Right now I have a lifting restriction of 10# and am only allowed to walk on the road. NO cycling yet. damn
Forum: Southeast
09-15-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Well, I appreciate all the ideas from everyone on...

Well, I appreciate all the ideas from everyone on possible rides while we visited S.C.

I had a heart attack at 1:00am Sunday morning. They put 3 stents in. So for now my S.C. trip is on hold. My...
Forum: Southeast
09-06-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Thanks Huffman, I'd be looking into road biking....

Thanks Huffman, I'd be looking into road biking. I guess the general consensus from the responses here and from phone calls I've made to the Fort Mill area is the Fort Mill area is crazy busy. We...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,315
Posted By mattbur

I think ya hit a homerun with that one. That'll...

I think ya hit a homerun with that one. That'll be funny for quite a while.:lol:
Forum: Southeast
08-28-18, 06:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Thanks John, I appreciate your response. In...

Thanks John,

I appreciate your response. In the past week I've made a couple phone calls to that area and believe your spot on with the area being high traffic and very busy. I'm most interested...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 698
Posted By mattbur

I've had a Garmin Edge Touring Plus for three...

I've had a Garmin Edge Touring Plus for three years now. Seems to do everything I've needed it for. I got the factory refurbished one from FactoryOutletStore.com
Forum: Southeast
08-20-18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Thanks for the response. I checked out Ultimate...

Thanks for the response. I checked out Ultimate bike Shops web site. Looks like they moved the big ride to Wednesday evening for now. I'll check it out when we get down there.

Thanks again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 06:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,630
Posted By mattbur

Rick, Except for the road rash we're glad you're...

Rick, Except for the road rash we're glad you're okay.
Forum: Southeast
08-20-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By mattbur

Fort Mill S.C. bike trails??

Wife and I will be visiting Fort Mill S.C. for a week and would welcome any recommendations for bike trails in the area. Or, in the absence of bike trails, some suggestions of some road routes that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,151
Posted By mattbur

Totally agree.

Totally agree.
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