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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,091
Posted By rdmjr

We'll quit riding. If I can't get my repairs...

We'll quit riding. If I can't get my repairs done at my LBS where I bought it, I'm probably going to stop riding. It's already difficult to find the time to ride; if I have to add time for fixing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,575
Posted By rdmjr

I've got a Sun EZ-Tad, and I've rolled it twice. ...

I've got a Sun EZ-Tad, and I've rolled it twice. Once was to avoid hitting a dog on one of those extendable leashes held by a clueless owner - no damage, aside from muddy clothes, since it was onto...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-16, 04:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,227
Posted By rdmjr

One thing that seems to help my knees is a daily...

One thing that seems to help my knees is a daily dose of Glucosamine/Chondroitin. I can tell if I miss taking it two or more days in a row; my knees start protesting strenuously (and my wife tells...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,243
Posted By rdmjr

Hmm - you say clickbait, but on the first page,...

Hmm - you say clickbait, but on the first page, depending on her age, jail-bait or divorce-bait is what I see. Aside from that, I'm with Robert C - I rarely go all the way through slide shows like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-16, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,465
Posted By rdmjr

I'll address a different issue - if the doctor...

I'll address a different issue - if the doctor can't or won't take the time to talk about your condition in more than terse single sentence statements, it's time to find a new doctor. They may have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-16, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,395
Posted By rdmjr

There's a third type of trike; search for "delta...

There's a third type of trike; search for "delta trike" and see what's available there. They're typically heavier and less stable than the tadpole recumbent trikes, but you sit higher when riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,352
Posted By rdmjr

Here's my favorite video about senior moments: ...

Here's my favorite video about senior moments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC3Gq3W6JiI
(I probably saw this for the first time from a link in this forum, but I don't remember for sure...)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-16, 05:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,610
Posted By rdmjr

I can't help you with the bike question, but for...

I can't help you with the bike question, but for riding bike paths in SW Ohio, you've got a lot of options. There's the Little Miami Scenic Trail; it's recently been extended on the southern end, so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,161
Posted By rdmjr

Mrs. Grouch being happy is a good thing, because...

Mrs. Grouch being happy is a good thing, because "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." My wife's got an ICE Q-NT for her trike, it cost more than triple my EZ-Tad, but it made her happy so it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Posted By rdmjr

I don't even have the only one in my house - my...

I don't even have the only one in my house - my wife saw how much fun I was having with mine, so now she's got one too. No more searching for someone to ride with for me - now all I have to do is up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,326
Posted By rdmjr

I've had that sort of experience as well, except...

I've had that sort of experience as well, except it was during a colonoscopy. As far as doctors go, my doctor's female as well; I prefer having the "hands-on" portion done by female doctors anyway. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-16, 03:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,644
Posted By rdmjr

My whole ride is a affront to purists - it's a...

My whole ride is a affront to purists - it's a recumbent tadpole trike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,562
Posted By rdmjr

Well, tsl, I figured Viking55083 came here to...

Well, tsl, I figured Viking55083 came here to whine about it because we're older and more likely to understand the frustrations with things designed without us in mind. I also figured that while the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By rdmjr

And which hand do you check? On my left hand,...

And which hand do you check? On my left hand, the ring finger is about 1/4" longer than the index finger, but on the right hand, the ring finger is less than 1/8" longer. I have a some theories for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-15, 01:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,758
Posted By rdmjr

My wife and I both have tadpole trikes - it...

My wife and I both have tadpole trikes - it wasn't a balance thing with us, it was more of a comfort thing. She's got neck problems, and her trike is the one that gave her the best support.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,240
Posted By rdmjr

I'd go with the B67 - is it better to have a more...

I'd go with the B67 - is it better to have a more appropriate build, or one you enjoy riding and will therefore ride more?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-15, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,775
Posted By rdmjr

The same thing happened to me - I got a trike,...

The same thing happened to me - I got a trike, and once my wife saw how much fun I was having, she wanted one too. Of course, neither one of us is ever going to be mistaken for a strong rider - I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,095
Posted By rdmjr

If you're using platform pedals, be VERY careful....

If you're using platform pedals, be VERY careful. Trikes have a nasty thing called leg suck - if you're moving along at any sort of speed and your foot slips off the pedal and hits the ground, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-14, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By rdmjr

Smart - it's probably almost as big as the car!

Smart - it's probably almost as big as the car!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-14, 05:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,431
Posted By rdmjr

Congratulations to both of you! I'm very happy...

Congratulations to both of you! I'm very happy for you. I for one am sorry that Denver doesn't post more often; I enjoyed reading them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-14, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,071
Posted By rdmjr

Actually, instead of going to the child's home...

Actually, instead of going to the child's home with the driver and the child, the police should have been called. Yes, it's a minor injury, in this case - or at least, it APPEARED to be a minor...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-14, 06:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
Posted By rdmjr

My wife and I both have recumbent trikes - I've...

My wife and I both have recumbent trikes - I've got a Sun EZ-Tad SX and she's got an ICE QNT. My wife is 5'2" has problems with her neck, so she basically tried every trike they had (6 different...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-14, 03:56 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,378
Posted By rdmjr

I agree with RobertL - if she asks, tell the...

I agree with RobertL - if she asks, tell the truth. Although my version might better be described as "Don't ask, don't tell", and it's much more likely about my main hobby, board games. I don't lie...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By rdmjr

If you get the chance, you should check out the...

If you get the chance, you should check out the Little Miami Scenic Trail as well. It runs from the Hamilton County Parks golf course in Newtown (Cincinnati suburb) to Springfield (total distance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By rdmjr

I'm with rocdoc - plus there's no good way to get...

I'm with rocdoc - plus there's no good way to get from my house to the MUP without riding on 45+ mph 2-lane roads with no shoulders, and blind curves or hills that would keep a driver from seeing my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,105
Posted By rdmjr

There was a thread about this in the Mechanic's...

There was a thread about this in the Mechanic's forum here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/104242-What-s-the-largest-size-tire-I-can-fit-on-a-Mavic-Open-Pro-Rim

In it a user named...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-13, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By rdmjr

Actually, the thief wouldn't have a problem...

Actually, the thief wouldn't have a problem riding my recumbent, unless he's Arte Johnson - it's a trike!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By rdmjr

They totally failed in that regard. They didn't...

They totally failed in that regard. They didn't make money, they priced themselves out of the picture. They wanted more to insure our trikes than they charge to insure my 24-year old son's Mustang...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-13, 05:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By rdmjr

When I called my insurance agent, he said our...

When I called my insurance agent, he said our trikes weren't covered under my homeowner's policy, but would need a separate rider. When they sent me the quote, it was high enough that I just decided...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,904
Posted By rdmjr

I had a rear wheel that looked like that after a...

I had a rear wheel that looked like that after a too close for comfort encounter with a deer on a paved MUP; by the time I got back to my truck (about 12 miles), there were only 8 spokes that didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,575
Posted By rdmjr

I've got both an Epipen and a bottle of Benadryl...

I've got both an Epipen and a bottle of Benadryl in my pannier for bee stings, on the recommendation of my doctor and my brother, who's a pharmacist. They differ on which medication I should take...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,541
Posted By rdmjr

I'll go along with the suggestions of trying a...

I'll go along with the suggestions of trying a trike. There are also tandem trikes available as well. My wife & I both have tadpole trikes (2 wheels in front); they're built fairly low and wide, so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,210
Posted By rdmjr

I can go as slow as I want - well below 1 mph;...

I can go as slow as I want - well below 1 mph; when I was just getting started, I managed to climb a (to me) really steep 1/4 mile hill in about 45 minutes, so that's somewhere in the vicinity of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-12, 06:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,112
Posted By rdmjr

I started at 18 as well. Nowadays I use...

I started at 18 as well. Nowadays I use extended wear soft lenses; they only come out twice a month, once for cleaning and once to throw them away. The upside is that it pretty much minimizes the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By rdmjr

I know what DASD stands for, and I'm not over 60...

I know what DASD stands for, and I'm not over 60 - probably close enough, though, I suppose (56 next month). And I'm sure I could, with a little bit of study, get back to coding JCL to run a batch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,244
Posted By rdmjr

I agree, fso far it's been the toughest thing...

I agree, fso far it's been the toughest thing I've ever had to do. Just make sure you get a good idea of the post-treatment expectations - just this summer, we spent over $3,000 trying to save my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,525
Posted By rdmjr

My favorite way of expressing this is: In...

My favorite way of expressing this is:

In Ohio, the speed limit around schools is 20 mph. The speed limit on the University of Cincinnati's main campus is 15 mph. What does that tell you about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By rdmjr

Actually, my bike (recumbent trike, actually)...

Actually, my bike (recumbent trike, actually) isn't covered under my homeowner's policy, at least for theft; the insurance company would require me to get a rider on my policy to cover it. The rider...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 922
Posted By rdmjr

My immediate reaction on reading this was, "Time...

My immediate reaction on reading this was, "Time to get a new doctor." I'd definitely get a second opinion; if you're in an area with a professional or college baseball team, I'd find out who they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,067
Posted By rdmjr

One of my doctors told me over 20 years ago that...

One of my doctors told me over 20 years ago that they'd be cutting on my knees within 5 years. I managed to hold it off for almost 20 years with icepacks and ibuprofen before finally having to give...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-10, 10:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,744
Posted By rdmjr

I'll second The Weakest Link's recommendation for...

I'll second The Weakest Link's recommendation for the Little Miami Scenic Trail; my wife and I do most of our riding on the southern end of the trail (I don't know about Yellow Springs, we've never...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By rdmjr

I'll recommend the Little Miami Scenic Trail in...

I'll recommend the Little Miami Scenic Trail in SW Ohio (http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/miami.htm). My wife and I ride on the southern end of it regularly. The Rails-To-Trails Conservancy's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-10, 06:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,900
Posted By rdmjr

I sure wouldn't be the first! I'd let ahsposo or...

I sure wouldn't be the first! I'd let ahsposo or AmericanMade take loaded trucks over it a few times first, then maybe I'd consider it.
- Bob
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By rdmjr

Hmm, 60 miles from Englewood? Sounds like it...

Hmm, 60 miles from Englewood? Sounds like it might be Fairfield Cyclery. We bought my Sun EZ-Tad and my wife's QNT there - of course, it's a lot easier living in Cincinnati and going there than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,583
Posted By rdmjr

I got a cheap tool at Harbor Freight...

I got a cheap tool at Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-cable-tie-gun-67076.html) for $4.99 on sale - it's not a high quality tool by any stretch, but for no more zip ties than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By rdmjr

Riding next to someone to chat isn't that big a...

Riding next to someone to chat isn't that big a deal; the trail I normally ride on is too busy for the DF's to do it too. Riding in a paceline probably wouldn't work, but I don't do that anyway, nor...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-10, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,908
Posted By rdmjr

I don't know about recumbent bikes, but I've got...

I don't know about recumbent bikes, but I've got a Sun EZ-Tad SX recumbent trike that's held up with me (peak wt was about 450) plus 20-25 lbs of added gear (tubes, lights, tools, pump, etc.). ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By rdmjr

Hey, Dnvr, You need to keep an eye out for...

Hey, Dnvr,
You need to keep an eye out for sales Walgreens. When I went to Walgreens to get a pair of reading glasses, I found that the style I liked was $9.99/pair, on sale at 3 apirs for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,950
Posted By rdmjr

Is he absolutely opposed to trikes, or just to...

Is he absolutely opposed to trikes, or just to the typical "little old lady" trikes? Have him take a look at Catrike, Greenspeed, ICE, etc., just in case.

Catrike: http://www.catrike.com...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By rdmjr

I thought this clip summed it up pretty well: ...

I thought this clip summed it up pretty well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N_SqLljunQ
- Bob
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