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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-19, 08:35 AM
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Posted By RonH

Welcome. :beer:

Welcome. :beer:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-19, 07:36 AM
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I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand in...

I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand in mid-December. Doc said it was ok to ride after 2 weeks but my hand/wrist felt a bit weak so waited another week. No problems.
I had carpal tunnel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-19, 11:26 AM
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I finally got out today now that both hand...

I finally got out today now that both hand surgeries are behind me. Haven't ridden in the past 3 weeks and last period of regular riding was in mid-December. Felt good to get out. Rode 15 miles. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-19, 06:49 PM
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Posted By RonH

My wife got this for me for a late Christmas...

My wife got this for me for a late Christmas present. —>...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-18, 07:47 AM
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Posted By RonH

Kudos to Bob and welcome. :thumb: I'm just a 73...

Kudos to Bob and welcome. :thumb: I'm just a 73 y/o kid — with 74 coming up in a few more weeks. :eek:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-18, 03:47 PM
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Posted By RonH

Well the "B n B" closed Saturday after our...

Well the "B n B" closed Saturday after our out-of-town friends left. They arrived Tuesday and after 3-1/2 days of entertaining, listening to their "stories", eating out, etc. we were totally whipped....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-18, 05:01 PM
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Posted By RonH

Do you lean the bike toward you when throwing...

Do you lean the bike toward you when throwing your leg over the bike?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-18, 05:54 PM
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Posted By RonH

Kudos to you and the Mrs. :thumb: Here in...

Kudos to you and the Mrs. :thumb:
Here in Florida it's only mid to high 70s at 7AM with 90 to 100% humidity but the temp climbs quickly. :twitchy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-18, 03:43 PM
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Posted By RonH

There are LOTS of campgrounds (RV parks) around...

There are LOTS of campgrounds (RV parks) around central Florida and the snowbirds (many from New England) are here in droves during the winter months. We have several rail trails. My 2 favorites are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-18, 09:45 AM
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Posted By RonH

It was typical summer here in Florida (HOT) with...

It was typical summer here in Florida (HOT) with the exception of rain almost every day. The rain was needed because we've had a rain deficit for the last 3-4 summers. I still managed to ride almost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-18, 03:41 PM
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Posted By RonH

Wildwood, where is your helmet?

Wildwood, where is your helmet?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-18, 09:25 AM
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Posted By RonH

I've been out of town and missed this. Was it...

I've been out of town and missed this. Was it your birthday? Happy birthday. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-18, 09:23 AM
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Posted By RonH

Your post is showing up. There's no "joining"....

Your post is showing up. There's no "joining". You just have to be 65 y/o. Have fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-18, 10:03 AM
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Posted By RonH

Awesome. :thumb: What bike did you get? Got pics?

Awesome. :thumb: What bike did you get? Got pics?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-18, 02:34 PM
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Posted By RonH

Its only money. :rolleyes: Buy what feels good to...

Its only money. :rolleyes: Buy what feels good to you. I'm 73 and that's what I've done with the last 2 bikes I've bought (2015 and 2018).
Back roads and pavement sounds like you're wanting a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-18, 05:52 AM
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Posted By RonH

I received an email from Bill (qcpmsame) this...

I received an email from Bill (qcpmsame) this morning. He'd welcome emails and FB contacts for those who want to get in touch with him. If you want his email address or FB info send me a PM.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-18, 03:00 PM
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Bill (qcpmsame) asked to be banned. I sent him an...

Bill (qcpmsame) asked to be banned. I sent him an email the day after he was banned. He told me, "I don’t mind emails and such, just didn’t need the distraction of any forums now. No issues with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-18, 02:50 PM
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Posted By RonH

Welcome to the old folks club. :thumb: I too...

Welcome to the old folks club. :thumb: I too started when I was 54/55 y/o. I'm now 73 and try to get out 3-4 times a week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-18, 06:01 AM
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Posted By RonH

Let's not get into a political discussion about...

Let's not get into a political discussion about guns or CC. There's a forum for that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-18, 05:53 PM
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Posted By RonH

I took the Lynskey out again today. :) The more I...

I took the Lynskey out again today. :) The more I ride it the more I like it. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-18, 07:15 AM
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Posted By RonH

The ride is awesome. Even nicer than the...

The ride is awesome. Even nicer than the Litespeed (if that's possible :rolleyes:). I guess that's to be expected. The Litespeed is made from 3/2 and 2/5 Ti whereas the Lynskey is made from 6/4 and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-18, 10:29 AM
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Posted By RonH

I rode the Suncoast trail yesterday. First time...

I rode the Suncoast trail yesterday. First time in 4-5 years. I took the Lynskey for its first ride there. The Litespeed has been there several dozen times. Rode from SR50 to the north end (12 miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-18, 08:15 AM
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Posted By RonH

Good looking bike. :thumb: Interesting paint job....

Good looking bike. :thumb: Interesting paint job. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-18, 04:16 PM
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Posted By RonH

What about me? I was a "war baby". :eek: Born in...

What about me? I was a "war baby". :eek: Born in 1944. :rolleyes:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-18, 10:05 AM
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Posted By RonH

Dave, why didn't you stop us or give us a shout?...

Dave, why didn't you stop us or give us a shout? I don't remember seeing very many cyclists yesterday.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-18, 01:29 PM
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Thank you. I've been riding clipless since 2001. ...

Thank you. I've been riding clipless since 2001.

Met Bernie (the new neighbor) at the trail today. This was my first ride on the Lynskey. The ride was awesome. :thumb: Got a great workout. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-18, 06:14 AM
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Finishing up took a few hours. I'm very...

Finishing up took a few hours. I'm very meticulous. It started raining while I was washing the bike. Didn't last long but I don't do wet or rainy rides. And as I mentioned, I'm riding with a new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-18, 03:02 PM
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Posted By RonH

Didn't ride today because I was finishing up the...

Didn't ride today because I was finishing up the bike. You know, final adjustments, installing the bike computer, then washing and drying the bike and lubing the chain. It was dry.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-18, 11:01 AM
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Here's the bike. Started assembling it yesterday...

Here's the bike. Started assembling it yesterday afternoon and finished it today. All it needs now is a bath to get the oily film off the Ti. Probably from the welding process?
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-18, 03:45 PM
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Posted By RonH

I'm thinking it will be even more comfortable...

I'm thinking it will be even more comfortable than my 2001 Litespeed (made by the Lynskey family). Its been my favorite ride for 17 years. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-18, 03:09 PM
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Posted By RonH

The new bike came after I got home from my ride...

The new bike came after I got home from my ride today.

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.h1_LRVOqESM_aSU9B8wEugEGDu&w=165&h=160&c=7&o=5&dpr=2&pid=1.7

I started assembling the bike until it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-18, 02:40 PM
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Got an email from Lynskey a little while ago. The...

Got an email from Lynskey a little while ago. The bike has shipped and I should get it Friday. :D :thumb: :beer:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-18, 03:53 PM
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Posted By RonH

I hope that overhang doesn't come down on your...

I hope that overhang doesn't come down on your bike. ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-18, 09:47 AM
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Around here we ride early in the summer months....

Around here we ride early in the summer months. Getting to the trail or wherever by 6-7AM is a must, unless you want to suffer in the heat. :eek: :innocent:

Clouds are nice but I'd rather have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-18, 05:56 PM
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I had enough snow and COLD weather when I was...

I had enough snow and COLD weather when I was younger. :(

I went to high school in Olympia and understand about not seeing the sun for many months of the year. :twitchy:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-18, 06:12 PM
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It never snows down here in sunny Florida. :thumb:

It never snows down here in sunny Florida. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-18, 12:00 PM
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Posted By RonH

Welcome to the old folks hangout. :twitchy: Good...

Welcome to the old folks hangout. :twitchy: Good looking bike. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-18, 11:31 AM
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Posted By RonH

I just got this from Lynskey. "Hi Ron ...

I just got this from Lynskey.

"Hi Ron

An order you recently placed on our website has had its status changed.

The status of order #XXXX is now Frame size is not in stock. This is not a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-18, 01:57 PM
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My Litespeed will be 17 yeas old next month. It...

My Litespeed will be 17 yeas old next month. It has a tear drop shaped top tube and down tube. It is 3/2 titanium.
The Lynskey has a helix top tube and seat stays (according to what I read on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-18, 06:54 AM
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Thanks Bill. I did the N+1 a few years ago and...

Thanks Bill. I did the N+1 a few years ago and had 3 bikes. Somehow the 3rd bike just got neglected, so .....

The Cannondale was light and comfortable enough but it never really fit right. I had a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-18, 06:14 AM
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Posted By RonH

I asked for the 52/36 (since the 8000 series...

I asked for the 52/36 (since the 8000 series doesn't come with 53/39) and a 12-25 cassette.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-18, 06:13 AM
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Posted By RonH

It won't get jealous. They're cousins.

It won't get jealous. They're cousins.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-18, 02:07 PM
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Ok, I did it. :D I pulled the trigger today....

Ok, I did it. :D I pulled the trigger today. Lynskey is having a huge sale and I've been looking at their bikes for a few weeks so I couldn't pass up the savings. Got a 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-18, 06:47 PM
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Posted By RonH

Welcome to the old folks hideout willie. Glad you...

Welcome to the old folks hideout willie. Glad you joined us. :beer:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-18, 05:37 PM
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Posted By RonH

Dave keeps asking about the new trail and I keep...

Dave keeps asking about the new trail and I keep asking him when he wants to try some hills on the Suncoast. It gets REALLY WARM over there in the warmer months.
Yep. I gotta clean my bikes too. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-18, 10:35 AM
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Posted By RonH

We did a "hard" ride on the Withlacoochee Trail...

We did a "hard" ride on the Withlacoochee Trail yesterday. Dave rode from Holder and met me at the Hernando trailhead and we rode south to Floral City and back. The wind was from the NW and it was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-18, 10:20 PM
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Strange that they postponed this ride from...

Strange that they postponed this ride from October (because of hurricane Irma) to the same month as the Clean Air ride, which is March 24.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-18, 07:18 AM
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Posted By RonH

Welcome haylew. Glad you're here. :thumb:

Welcome haylew. Glad you're here. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-18, 03:53 PM
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I met DGoodrow at the Holder trailhead on the...

I met DGoodrow at the Holder trailhead on the Withlacoochee Trail today. We had a great ride to the north end and back to Holder (11 miles). It was nice to have someone to ride with. None of my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-18, 09:12 PM
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Posted By RonH

Hi Dave, Did you get my private message?

Hi Dave,
Did you get my private message?
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