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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,275
Posted By Skipper

Never really cared much for BLUEBERRY PIE. I...

Never really cared much for BLUEBERRY PIE. I wouldn't ride half way to Irma's for BLUEBERRY PIE. Give me apple pie any day.



Oops. Never mind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,168
Posted By Skipper

I could not have said it better. I saved this one...

I could not have said it better. I saved this one to my memorable quotes file.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,168
Posted By Skipper

+1 If I discovered that someone was calling...

+1

If I discovered that someone was calling me while on the throne, I'd probably tell them to finish pinching one off and then don't call me back. Then I would just hang up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,075
Posted By Skipper

OOhhhh, BARcon shifters. Never mind.

OOhhhh, BARcon shifters. Never mind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By Skipper

I got stung on the lip Sunday (09/12/10). I was...

I got stung on the lip Sunday (09/12/10). I was doing the Door County Century on the tandem with my wife. The bee hit my teeth hard enough that TinyMite heard it in her intercom earphone. It managed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 36
Ot:
Views: 1,767
Posted By Skipper

http://cheesedays.com/

http://cheesedays.com/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Ot:
Views: 1,767
Posted By Skipper

FINALLY! I'd have posted earlier, too. But,...

FINALLY!

I'd have posted earlier, too. But, I HAD TO WORK LATE.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,708
Posted By Skipper

You're kidding? Right? I call out, "Rider...

You're kidding? Right?

I call out, "Rider back". I don't expect anyone to know what that "means" any more than I would expect someone to know what "passing" or ringing a bell "means". What I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
Posted By Skipper

If we were all built alike there would not likely...

If we were all built alike there would not likely be so many different styles of saddles or underwear sizes. I don't think there is anything particularly sad about that.

If nose down works for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
Posted By Skipper

My own experience indicates that my Brooks...

My own experience indicates that my Brooks saddles need to be set nose up in order to be comfortable. I know this sounds counter-intuitive. You will probably keep sliding forward with a nose down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By Skipper

Birthday Ride and then some.

RCK and I started out this morning to do a 40+ mile Saturday road ride. We planned to ride from Monroe to Brodhead and back. At some point before we got to Brodhead, we decided to make the ride my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Skipper

Hey!

Hey!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By Skipper

First ride to Irma's this year

Irma's was closed. Forty five miles. No pie.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By Skipper

I didn't buy the bike. I guess I just didn't want...

I didn't buy the bike. I guess I just didn't want it that badly. I doubt very much that they sold it.

Ahsposo, you're preachin' to the choir.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By Skipper

Trek 2100

A nearby bike shop is going out of business. They have a new 2006 Trek 2100 listed for $945.00. I rode the bike and it is a nice fit. I liked it. I would like it a lot better for $800.00.

Gray...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 947
Posted By Skipper

Irma's is in Argyle, Wisconsin. Argyle is not a...

Irma's is in Argyle, Wisconsin. Argyle is not a very big town. You can't spend a whole lot of time in Argyle and not find your way to Irma's Kitchen. Cyclinfool nailed it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-10, 06:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,586
Posted By Skipper

I remember RCK writing about Irma's. Not only was...

I remember RCK writing about Irma's. Not only was there a post or two about pedaling for pie, there was a post about huffin' for muffins somewhere along the line, too. The muffin thing didn't seem to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,379
Posted By Skipper

It will prolly all work itself out in the end.

It will prolly all work itself out in the end.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Skipper

New Years Day ride, an old thread and pens

RCK and I went for a short ride today, just to keep a tradition alive. It was only about 10 degrees outside.

I got a shock from my keyboard that reminded me of an old thread....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,341
Posted By Skipper

TinyMite had CT release surgery on both hands...

TinyMite had CT release surgery on both hands this past summer. They were done about a month apart. Both procedures were done laproscopically. I think that is the correct term. They did them with a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By Skipper

Mine is only uncomfortable when I first put it...

Mine is only uncomfortable when I first put it on. After it warms up, I don't notice it any more.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By Skipper

OT: Ireland vacation

Tinymite and I have been in Ireland since Tuesday (Oct 20th). Today was the first time I saw a group of cyclists who appeared to be riding for the fun of it. They were on a country road north of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By Skipper

I saw a bit of that bright light today. It was...

I saw a bit of that bright light today. It was either in Galway or Bunratty, Ireland.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-27-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,277
Posted By Skipper

We use the Interphone setup as described by...

We use the Interphone setup as described by Onegun. We notice a bit of wind noise from air moving around the earphone and helmet straps. It is not enough to be a problem. It is just something we can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By Skipper

Bump. Tinymite and I rode the Door County...

Bump.

Tinymite and I rode the Door County Century a couple of weeks ago. We rode the metric century. We used our new BlueAnt Interphone headsets for the first time. We really liked them.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Skipper

Use air any way. Just blow it under the edge of...

Use air any way. Just blow it under the edge of the grip and you should be able to move it around at will. Once you get it moving, take it off, clean it inside with soapy water and rinse it well and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,755
Posted By Skipper

31 year old son set out on his own when he as 19...

31 year old son set out on his own when he as 19 or 20. 35 year old daughter is still with us. She is a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and will likely be with us for some time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 867
Posted By Skipper

I got stung 10 times last Sunday while mowing my...

I got stung 10 times last Sunday while mowing my lawn. Five of them were above my neck. Hardly any swelling but they hurt like hell just the same. That lip looks like it was more uncomfortable all by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,158
Posted By Skipper

In the newscast about this accident, the reporter...

In the newscast about this accident, the reporter said eye witnesses claimed the cyclist was to blame for the collision. He could/should have been more careful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,935
Posted By Skipper

Keep in mind the fact that allen screw sockets...

Keep in mind the fact that allen screw sockets can and do get filled with crud, making future adjustments difficult.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-17-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,636
Posted By Skipper

You forgot to mention the cranes. Remember, the...

You forgot to mention the cranes. Remember, the three cranes that were standing in the road at the bottom of Upper Wyoming as we came around that last curve? "HOLY SxxT!!" apparently means the same...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Skipper

DLD 2009 or "Thank you Granny"

The 2009 Dairyland Dare (DLD) has come and gone. RCK and I rode the 100k loop. What a ride. This was my first time riding the DLD. RCK rode it in 2007.

We headed for Dodgeville at about 6:00am. We...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,840
Posted By Skipper

Tail wind? :lol:

Tail wind? :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By Skipper

Birthday Ride

My 56th birthday was Saturday, July 11th. I had to work all day so I waited to do my birthday ride today.

I started out by riding what RCK and I will probably call The Smock Valley Road All Out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,940
Posted By Skipper

A nice raspberry vinegarette, perhaps?

A nice raspberry vinegarette, perhaps?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,892
Posted By Skipper

Turn the bike upside down and tap the open end of...

Turn the bike upside down and tap the open end of the seat tube with a piece of 2X4 or a wooden or plastic mallet. A little heat from a hair dryer won't hurt but shouldn't really be necessary.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,345
Posted By Skipper

penultimate –adjective 1.next to the last:...

penultimate
–adjective
1.next to the last: the penultimate scene of the play.
2.of or pertaining to a penult.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Skipper

So, what part of the signage do you not...

So, what part of the signage do you not understand? Apparently, PA code allows for some road use restrictions. It seems to me that you and your friends need to get the signs changed (restrictions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,075
Posted By Skipper

I had what sounds like a similar problem. What...

I had what sounds like a similar problem. What finally cured my problem was adjusting the high and low limit screws on the derailler. I adjusted both to allow more travel of the derailler.

It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,893
Posted By Skipper

You can get clear silicone sealant in small...

You can get clear silicone sealant in small squeeze tubes at most hardware stores. It works pretty good for holding cadence sensor magnets on the back side of crank arms, also.


...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,041
Posted By Skipper

Just completed an order for a pair of Bibs and a...

Just completed an order for a pair of Bibs and a pair of shorts.

Thanks, Curtis.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,631
Posted By Skipper

+1

+1
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By Skipper

Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking...

Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that is what I have on my current wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,954
Posted By Skipper

At about 30 or 40 feet out I call out, "RIDER...

At about 30 or 40 feet out I call out, "RIDER BACK". Most people move to their right. I pass on their left and say, "Thank you". To the ones who don't move I usually say, "Thanks a lot", as I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By Skipper

Thanks for the spacer tip. Do either or both of...

Thanks for the spacer tip. Do either or both of your hubs use thread-on disc brake adapters?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By Skipper

What?

What?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-09, 07:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By Skipper

Disc adapter for drum-ready hub

I have an Avid BB7 disc brake on the rear of my tandem. The rear hub is a Hugi disc-ready hub. IF I get another wheel with a drum-ready hub and use a thread-on disc adapter, will I be able to switch...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-02-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,095
Posted By Skipper

Here's a 650x manual. ...

Here's a 650x manual.

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/CycleComputer/SC_6502_6501_M500/SI-7AP1D-ENG_v1_m56577569830604501.pdf

There is a chart for head and harness...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 23,157
Posted By Skipper

You gave it your best shot. I could not...

You gave it your best shot.

I could not tolerate the Bontrager saddle that came on my Trek. Some people can ride them until they wear out. Make a saddle shaped exactly like a B-17 out of fine...
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