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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,633
Posted By deadsmiley

You make a very good point. "Feel" is a bit...

You make a very good point. "Feel" is a bit vague. OP, what are you feeling?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,633
Posted By deadsmiley

I didn't feel like it today. Glad I did. The...

I didn't feel like it today. Glad I did. The weather is really nice today and I really enjoyed it. I am not fast. The bike I rode today is a 1993 Trek 1200 with a few updates. ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

I went for a casual ride with my girlfriend. ...

I went for a casual ride with my girlfriend. About an hour and a half. He butt isn't used to t he seat yet and she had some discomfort. We plan on more rides. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By deadsmiley

Been a while. I still have the 1200. It is...

Been a while. I still have the 1200. It is indeed flexy. Ha!

I like it though, so it stays. My son works in a bike shop. He is getting me new shifters (yes, for the 7 speed). I don't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

12.4 at 12.4. I am still young at this. I did...

12.4 at 12.4. I am still young at this. I did 30 miles last Saturday. That was my longest ride to date.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-13, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,795
Posted By deadsmiley

I hope to be exiting Clydesdale status in 2-3...

I hope to be exiting Clydesdale status in 2-3 weeks. I was just over the limit to begin with though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By deadsmiley

Yes, the 1200 has downttube shifters.

Yes, the 1200 has downttube shifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By deadsmiley

New guy: Have a 1993 Trek 1200, is a 2100 an upgrade?

Yeah I know neither of these bikes will make anyone swoon, but I am new.

I traded my mnt bike for the 1200 about a month ago and I really like riding it. I have a friend with a 2100 (sight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

Yeah, I remember that from my running days. Long...

Yeah, I remember that from my running days. Long ago...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

I rode 17.8 miles yesterday, my personal best so...

I rode 17.8 miles yesterday, my personal best so far. It felt cool starting out but got better as I went.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

Aw, crap... I need to clean my bike?

Aw, crap... I need to clean my bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,358
Posted By deadsmiley

Yep, I have seen this before on different forums....

Yep, I have seen this before on different forums. Ha!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,358
Posted By deadsmiley

Wow. That guy didn't last long.

Wow. That guy didn't last long.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

I rode last night after dark for 13 miles. Legs...

I rode last night after dark for 13 miles. Legs are getting stronger. Lungs are getting clearer. I have mild asthma and the exercise helps that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

Rode today for the first time since Thursday. ...

Rode today for the first time since Thursday. Did 13.2 miles according to google maps. Turns out my first couple of rides were right at 7 miles. Patiently waiting for my Cat-eye Strada Double...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 200,778
Posted By deadsmiley

Dang, I am 48 and after reading this thread I...

Dang, I am 48 and after reading this thread I can't wait to be 50! :thumb:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-21-13, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,474
Posted By deadsmiley

I asked my son the same thing yesterday. He...

I asked my son the same thing yesterday. He suggested a Cat-eye Strada double wireless. So... I am taking his advice and looking at that and others.
Forum: Introductions
06-20-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By deadsmiley

Oh, that crash was last year when I first got the...

Oh, that crash was last year when I first got the Wahoo 29er. I captured it on my GoPro too. Ha!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

I rode today after work and it did indeed feel...

I rode today after work and it did indeed feel better then yesterday. I will rest tomorrow. My cardio system is wanting me to to do more, but my legs are still kinda noodley.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

We will find out today!

We will find out today!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,137
Views: 3,130,705
Posted By deadsmiley

I did my forth ride today on my newly acquired...

I did my forth ride today on my newly acquired Trek 1200. Not sure how far it was (no computer), maybe 5 miles? I am stronger and faster today than I was on my 3rd ride. I was stronger on my 3rd...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By deadsmiley

Fasfingahs: My brother is 50 and has told me...

Fasfingahs: My brother is 50 and has told me stories of both men and women 20+ years older than him smoking him up hills. I have a huge respect for that. :thumb:

The crashing was probably due...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,795
Posted By deadsmiley

I'm 5' 8" and 215 lbs. I wasn't always a...

I'm 5' 8" and 215 lbs. I wasn't always a butterball. Used to run cross country in high school (30 years ago). I got turned on to cycling by my son and my brother. I would like to lose about 40 -...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By deadsmiley

The Mavic rims are unbelievably true. I didn't...

The Mavic rims are unbelievably true. I didn't even think to check, but my brother did and was astonished.
Forum: Introductions
06-19-13, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By deadsmiley

Thanks for the welcome. When I told my...

Thanks for the welcome.

When I told my brother about this trade he admitted to me that he thought the shop got the better end of the deal until he rode the 1200. He rides a new CF Cannondale. ...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By deadsmiley

New old guy from TN

My name is Kelly and I live in White House, TN. My son works in a bike shop and is an avid rider. Last year he asked me to go mnt biking with him, so I went to the shop where he works and bought a...
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