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Posted By whm1974

I'm now 49 y/o and I do see older folks riding....

I'm now 49 y/o and I do see older folks riding. Given this and the fact a great many younger people do have leg disabilities where they can't raise their legs that high, I surprise that step through...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,969
Posted By whm1974

So I'm not the only one who puts a milk crate on...

So I'm not the only one who puts a milk crate on a bicycle. Where do you guys get your crates and what brands? I got mine attached by pipe fittings so I can take it off and on at will. Thinking about...
05-06-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By whm1974

I went biking twice today, and the first time I...

I went biking twice today, and the first time I went out I brought along a 28 oz bottle of Gatorade.
05-05-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By whm1974

I've eating been my veggies for years, but I do...

I've eating been my veggies for years, but I do need to get some potatoes. I also ave started putting spinach on sandwiches and consuming more broccoli which I hate. Just need to remember to add salt...
05-05-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By whm1974

Well guys I'm to see my Doc when I can. I do have...

Well guys I'm to see my Doc when I can. I do have the Zero Sugar Gatorade straws and use that. Other then just adding salt to my foods, and not drinking gallons of water, not much more then that.
05-05-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By whm1974

I stopped the medication. If I knew it cause that...

I stopped the medication. If I knew it cause that would have never have followed a low sodium diet to being with. Now I have deal with weight gain with a new antidepressant. Going have a my provider...
05-04-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By whm1974

salt+water balance for bike rides?

So I was in the Hospital twice now, the last a few weeks ago, about a month previously, due to one of my mental health medications causing my sodium levels to drop. If I knew this I would have tried...
04-12-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

Small apartment. Wouldn't a 24" folder be more...

Small apartment. Wouldn't a 24" folder be more comfortable to ride then 20"? My current bike is fine for now, but just planning ahead.
04-11-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

Thanks. havn't thought of that.

Thanks. havn't thought of that.
04-11-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

I forgotten the brands, but I was wondering if a...

I forgotten the brands, but I was wondering if a 24" folding mountain bike would be well suited for my needs.
04-11-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

I think I will keep my bike for now and learn how...

I think I will keep my bike for now and learn how to do the maintains myself. Who is a good online bike shop that gives full specs and has good prices on decent bikes?

What is the story on $1,000+...
Forum: Introductions
04-08-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By whm1974

I wish I ask for bike at 16 instead of a .22...

I wish I ask for bike at 16 instead of a .22 rifle. Been better off. You will be able to get around a cheaper then having a car.
04-08-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

I'm thinking about doing that anyway since it...

I'm thinking about doing that anyway since it took me a year to save up the money I have. I did go Freedom plasma up in Wood River IL, they me that my iron was too low by three points.

So I just...
04-07-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

She couldn't make it. But here is my current...

She couldn't make it. But here is my current bike:
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04-06-23, 09:23 PM
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Views: 1,081
Posted By whm1974

Getting around and outside of town. And yes,...

Getting around and outside of town. And yes, going to stores.
04-06-23, 06:50 AM
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Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

Wheel size. First bike was a Haro, then maybe...

Wheel size. First bike was a Haro, then maybe three Diamondbacks.
04-05-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

They must have change their designs quite a bit...

They must have change their designs quite a bit since I purchased mine in 2013. I'll post a pic of my bike later tomorrow. The rack mounts on the bottom and by the seat post.

The bike is a...
04-05-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,081
Posted By whm1974

I'm not doing BMX racing. Just getting around and...

I'm not doing BMX racing. Just getting around and going places.
04-05-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

Yes, but I thought this should be another thread....

Yes, but I thought this should be another thread. if the Mods differ...

I would like another Diamondback. The local Bike Shop has used ones, but I want something newer.
04-05-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

Yes, tomorrow I going to a bike shop w/ friend to...

Yes, tomorrow I going to a bike shop w/ friend to pick out a new 24" bike. My current 26" is otherwise fine aside that it is harder to get it out building and to put in and out of mini-vans. I should...
04-05-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,511
Posted By whm1974

disk vs rim brakes?

So getting back into biking by riding my ten y/o diamondback, I notice that a lot of new bikes uses disk brakes instead of the caliber brakes my bike has. Are they any better at stopping? How hard to...
04-01-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,081
Posted By whm1974

24"=kids bikes?

Are 24" inchers more or less kids bikes? I have seen them listed online at Target, Walmart, and Amazon as such. Did see I nice girl's mountain bike with step though, bike only has quick release on...
03-29-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Posted By whm1974

I'm 49 y/o, and yes I need to do better at...

I'm 49 y/o, and yes I need to do better at posting. Didn't get my first bike until 30 y/o. Stop riding for a while once I gotten HUD housing and disability. Am making changes to my life I should have...
03-27-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Posted By whm1974

No. Nor do I know how to put a new chain on, or...

No. Nor do I know how to put a new chain on, or even have the tools to do so.
03-26-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Posted By whm1974

I know how to replace tubes, and just put in a...

I know how to replace tubes, and just put in a pair of tire liners. Also put back on my cargo rack and milk crate.
03-26-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 660
Posted By whm1974

Need Bike lights.

I need some bike lights if I'm going to ride at night, seen some on amazon for cheap. However I will get what I pay for and all that. Any decent brands for not to much money?

Looking at Archers...
03-26-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Posted By whm1974

Learning how to repair.

While I've riding off and on awhile I think it is time for me to learn how to do repairs and maintenance on bicycles. Any good manuals you guys can recommend and the tools I will need?

My dad says...
03-26-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

So rode around twice today. I live downtown...

So rode around twice today. I live downtown granite city IL, rode to the shopping center. After I put the cargo rack on the bike and later a milk crate. Did buy some bungee cords for the crate.
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03-26-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

Thanks. I used to ride a bike a lot since I...

Thanks. I used to ride a bike a lot since I needed to get to work and the stores where I live.
03-26-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

Thanks, I just find quick release easier for the...

Thanks, I just find quick release easier for the rear wheel to be put back on. That and don't have worry about losing some nuts.
03-22-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

I'm going to have to save up more money first as...

I'm going to have to save up more money first as I do not want to get a bike from the local Walmart. They will fall out part if I ride longer distances like I used to. Thought about ordering from...
03-22-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

The bike uses 26" inner tubes, recently brought a...

The bike uses 26" inner tubes, recently brought a pair of 26" tire liners to use in the tires. Strange but back before my disability no one in around where I live were selling 700c, 900c, or even 29"...
03-22-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

OK I fell trying to get off the bike so I can...

OK I fell trying to get off the bike so I can turn it around. I had the cargo rack attached at the time. Took it off so I can lower the seat. Did raise it a bit.
03-22-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

OK I fell trying to get off the bike so I can...

OK I fell trying to get off the bike so I can turn it around. I had the cargo rack attached at the time. Took it off so I can lower the seat. Did raise it a bit.
Forum: Introductions
03-21-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By whm1974

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
03-21-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

Well guys I had the bike for ~10 years and didn't...

Well guys I had the bike for ~10 years and didn't riding all that much like I did when I was working. Really let myself go. My previous bikes were 24" MTB. I plan on replacing the 26" road bike with...
03-21-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,093
Posted By whm1974

Tips for out of shape man?

I used ride everywhere, outside the small city where I live. Stopped doing that after I gotten my disability ~10 Y/O ago. Did buy a new 26" road bike to replace a 24" MTB, big mistake there. The shop...
Forum: Introductions
03-21-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By whm1974

Now riding after quiting.

Started riding again after I stopped for a while. Let myself go when I gotten my Disability. Getting back in shape.
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