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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,036
Posted By striker65

I use those peel and stick, find it helps to...

I use those peel and stick, find it helps to clean the area with alcohol before applying the patch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,212
Posted By striker65

I'm using a COOSPO that syncs with my phone....

I'm using a COOSPO that syncs with my phone. Rather inexpensive from Amazon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,986
Posted By striker65

72 and ride 5 miles every day the temp is above...

72 and ride 5 miles every day the temp is above 55, I don't feel old but when I see a picture of myself or in a mirror I realize I'm getting old.
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-30-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,444
Posted By striker65

I do use a sound machine to help me go to sleep....

I do use a sound machine to help me go to sleep. I've had it long enough to kind of get used to it. I believe mine was from bowling, 5 nights a week, it's pretty loud on the alleys. When I shot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By striker65

When I did a search I was directed here.

When I did a search I was directed here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,184
Posted By striker65

I don't power wash but one time I thought why not...

I don't power wash but one time I thought why not dry the bike with a lawn blower. After I did that the freewheel wouldn't ratchet. Must have blown a speck of dirt into it. Replaced the freewheel and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 878
Posted By striker65

I use this one, pretty sturdy....

I use this one, pretty sturdy....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,849
Posted By striker65

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230524_085403870_d388fc31530532fe405469ef6c9f9b0fe94a0245.jpg
Does this count? Earlier that week it still had its skin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,849
Posted By striker65

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1019x573/image_e704b2080ea4cbe9dc9d42a4c5ce42d84538e2e6.jpg
Katy TX at George Bush Park. This big boy was sunning, a lot of bikers were stopped...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,346
Posted By striker65

I imagine "nature breaks" can be...

I imagine "nature breaks" can be difficult.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,314
Posted By striker65

I went to ape hanger bars. Looks okay on my fat...

I went to ape hanger bars. Looks okay on my fat tire bike.
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10,000 miles purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,012
Posted By striker65

Replaced fat tires, 4" x 26" at Christmas got one...

Replaced fat tires, 4" x 26" at Christmas got one tire for same price as two last time I replaced them. Previous set was in 2018.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 943
Posted By striker65

Tires getting a green tint from all the pollen....

Tires getting a green tint from all the pollen. Although this year isn't as bad as previous years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,677
Posted By striker65

Simple when you retire time doesn't matter, what...

Simple when you retire time doesn't matter, what time change? Oh wait why isn't the Price is Right on?
Forum: Fatbikes
01-14-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By striker65

You must have been a good boy!

You must have been a good boy!
Forum: Introductions
01-03-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By striker65

Hi from Katy!

Hi from Katy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 738
Posted By striker65

I got married on December 21 coincidentally my...

I got married on December 21 coincidentally my divorce was signed on December 21.
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,176
Posted By striker65

My buddy has an air horn, dogs usually stop.

My buddy has an air horn, dogs usually stop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,222
Posted By striker65

My buddy has an air horn, dogs usually back up.

My buddy has an air horn, dogs usually back up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,248
Posted By striker65

I like this one, good solid attachment to the bar...

I like this one, good solid attachment to the bar and it opens big enough for my Moto g power 2021...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 27,297
Posted By striker65

70 and been riding a fat tire bike, everyday for...

70 and been riding a fat tire bike, everyday for at least 5 miles, usually takes me about 35 minutes. All friendly neighborhood street's, many people who know the sound of my bell that I ring. Oh...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By striker65

Thanks guys, that's what I thought but had to ask.

Thanks guys, that's what I thought but had to ask.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By striker65

Bottom bracket service

I upgraded the bottom bracket and don't know if I should take it apart and grease the bearings? How often?...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-28-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Posted By striker65

14 mph on my Mongoose Dolomite, slight downhill...

14 mph on my Mongoose Dolomite, slight downhill with a tail wind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 984,358
Posted By striker65

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/image_913926c458764ed8883d16e50f25ac7e8b844c4c.jpg
10,000 miles purchased in April 2016. I'm 70 years old
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By striker65

Absolutely I hadn't ridden a bike for about 50...

Absolutely I hadn't ridden a bike for about 50 years, bought a fat tire bike, jumped on and rode. In 6 years I've got 10,000 miles on that bike, I'm now 70 years old.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,897
Posted By striker65

I turned 70 last September, bought a fat tire...

I turned 70 last September, bought a fat tire bike in April 2016. Today I hit 10,000 miles, I ride my neighborhood mostly, 5 miles a day (weather permitting has to be at least 55°)....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 839,182
Posted By striker65

I like the kid in the front with his six shooter!

I like the kid in the front with his six shooter!
Forum: Fatbikes
09-29-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,584
Posted By striker65

Now have 9,000 miles and turned 70 in Sept....

Now have 9,000 miles and turned 70 in Sept. Upgraded bb, crank arms and chain ring.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,097
Posted By striker65

70th birthday today, rode 5 miles averaging 10...

70th birthday today, rode 5 miles averaging 10 mph on my fat tire bike.
Forum: Fatbikes
08-10-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,584
Posted By striker65

Switched out bmx handlebars for ape hanger bars....

Switched out bmx handlebars for ape hanger bars. My back was aching from being hunched over, now I sit upright. I cruise on neighborhood streets, 5 miles every day, in fact last week I hit 7,000...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By striker65

Did you know there is a blue book for bicycles? ...

Did you know there is a blue book for bicycles? https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By striker65

Yes replaced the chain and shift cable. It's...

Yes replaced the chain and shift cable. It's really not a problem because I usually ride in 5th and if I down shift I can go into 3rd with no problem. Was curious why it only did it in 4th.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By striker65

Shimano 7 speed gear problem

The gears shift smoothly, the problem is when in 4th gear the chain skips. All other gears work fine. I normally ride in 5th, shift down to 4 it seems to skip, shift down to 3rd it's fine.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-01-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By striker65

If I get a warning I'll write down the mileage...

If I get a warning I'll write down the mileage and enter manually after replacing the battery.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-01-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By striker65

Bell console 200 computer

Does the unit warn before the battery dies? I'd hate to lose my odometer reading.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By striker65

Thanks Andy for your reply but I got it, see post...

Thanks Andy for your reply but I got it, see post right above your post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,506
Posted By striker65

Chain breaker, replaced chain on my fat tire bike...

Chain breaker, replaced chain on my fat tire bike 6,200 miles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By striker65

OMG, 2 days of watching videos and scratching my...

OMG, 2 days of watching videos and scratching my head, it's fixed! When adjusting the derailleur I had the chain on the smallest cog and shifter on "1". Put shifter on "7" adjusted tension and I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By striker65

Replacing shifter cable on lever shifter

Bike was shifting okay before replacing the shifter cable. The original cable was actually too short I had put ape hanger handlebars. I replaced the cable with a longer cable, now I can't get the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,851
Posted By striker65

That's great, I'm proud of 4,000+ in 2 1/2 years.

That's great, I'm proud of 4,000+ in 2 1/2 years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-18, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,889
Posted By striker65

67 and since riding for 2.5 years (started late...

67 and since riding for 2.5 years (started late doctors advice to exercise) no longer take blood pressure pills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,245
Posted By striker65

My normal speed is 10 mph, sometimes when the...

My normal speed is 10 mph, sometimes when the wind is on my back and a slight downhill I'll go into "heart attack" speed about 14 mph. 67 years young and ride a fat tire bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,796
Posted By striker65

67 and ride a fat tire bike, maintaining a good...

67 and ride a fat tire bike, maintaining a good weight for me and don't need blood pressure medicine anymore.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,710
Posted By striker65

I ride in my neighborhood, I like the smell of...

I ride in my neighborhood, I like the smell of food cooking. In the AM usually breakfast, bacon! After lunch barbeque, mostly on the weekend. Oh yeah the smell of laundry too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,692
Posted By striker65

Google maps you can share your location.

Google maps you can share your location.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,097
Posted By striker65

5 miles every day sometimes more, just turned...

5 miles every day sometimes more, just turned 4,000 miles in 29 months.
Forum: Fatbikes
09-24-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,691
Posted By striker65

I use mine for exercise so weight doesn't matter...

I use mine for exercise so weight doesn't matter to me, sure I could spend more money and get a lighter bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-18, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,999
Posted By striker65

Thats a must, in fact the steering bearings was...

Thats a must, in fact the steering bearings was missing a ball, they replaced the bearings.
Forum: Fatbikes
08-29-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By striker65

That was helpful, thanks.

That was helpful, thanks.
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