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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By PapaEZ

Thanks for the reply.

Oldcruiser, seems like a nice setup you have. Single speeds do make things simpler.

I have three cogs I can use, depending on whare I'm riding (23T, 19T and 16T). I figure the 23T is good enough...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,112
Posted By PapaEZ

That's a nice setup there. I never thought of...

That's a nice setup there. I never thought of using a trainer, but was looking at cycling machine's for my "man cave". Usually I put on 12-15 pounds during winter and only drop 10 during spring and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By PapaEZ

Cheap fun... Retrospect Harper (???)

Several years back I picked up a cheap single speed (with coaster brake), a Retrospect Harper. It's been in the garage for the last few years, but I pulled it out and started giving it some tlc. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By PapaEZ

Wow, thanks for all the tips. I used a mix ...

Wow, thanks for all the tips.

I used a mix aluminum foil/water, 0000 steel wool, chrome polish and cleaned things up with water/soap and a wool rag. I'll have to pick up some WD-40 for rims and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By PapaEZ

Thanks for all the replies. I started...

Thanks for all the replies.

I started cleaning up the bike yesterday, but still have the rims to do. Thanks for the tip on WD-40 and brush. I can confirm it has a Shimano 333 hub. It's a sweet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By PapaEZ

She's a bit rusty...

I found an ad for used bicycles being sold cheap locally, figured it would be worth a look. I planned on looking for parts and ended up buying a bike for the Misses, a Huffy Bay Pointe 3 speed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By PapaEZ

Small wins are always great. Very good for you....

Small wins are always great. Very good for you. I'm hoping to get to the point when I'm not stopping or walking myself. I usually ride in the centre chainring on flats and small hills. Climbing...
Forum: Introductions
09-15-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By PapaEZ

Thanks for the welcomes again. To Russ...

Thanks for the welcomes again.

To Russ Roth, No I don't own an apple farm, haha. Though I have worked at one. Thanks for the suggestions on whare to ride locally. Ridge is very sketchy, as are...
Forum: Introductions
09-14-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By PapaEZ

Welcome to the forum! I'm new here myself,...

Welcome to the forum!

I'm new here myself, and also just started riding again after 20-ish years. The first few rides are tough, but keeping it fun makes things easier.
Forum: Introductions
09-14-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By PapaEZ

Thanks for the welcome.

Thanks for the welcome.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By PapaEZ

Thanks!

Thanks for the input. I have read of people riding specialized bikes, though as a newbie/"outsider" I didn't know Specialized was a brand and not a specialized (custom) bike. Haha. There are two bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By PapaEZ

Newbie bike recommendations? short and heavy!

Hello everyone, I've just got the cycling bug again after two decades. I ordered a box store mountain bike, a Kent Northpoint (24") to get me riding again. At 5'2"-5'3" and 295lbs I figured this...
Forum: Introductions
09-13-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By PapaEZ

Greetings from central/upstate NY

Hello everyone, new member greetings from Huron NY. This will be short, hopefully not a duplicate introduction. I've just started biking again after two decades. Haven't ridden since I was a teen. I...
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