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my doc. says I need exercise, and i'm not the gym type so I come up with the bright idea to get a bike... I made one trip around the block and I sure as hell dont remember this pain when I was a kid riding my bike for hours on end... below are pics of what i'm sure is the devil, and bound to be the death of me. and to top it off you can't buy a bike with a kickstand anymore(the look the kid gave me at the bike store was great when I asked for one). god I finally accept it i'm old.[Bang]
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/photott.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/photottt.jpg
Scanker19
05-02-2011, 19:41
"Say, that's a nice bike."
This is what the doc was refering too:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226287_142796365793435_100001892182371_269475_4560 001_n.jpg
"Say, that's a nice bike."
No that's the devil
This is what the doc was refering too:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226287_142796365793435_100001892182371_269475_4560 001_n.jpg
And that's more like it
and to top it off you can't buy a bike with a kickstand anymore(the look the kid gave me at the bike store was great when I asked for one).
Whats a.....kickstand??? You talk in riddles/gibberish. [Tooth]
I still ride a hardtail, and still draw blood, an 08' Jamis Dragon:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/RR1.jpg
Is that a training wheel in that pic?
Is that a training wheel in that pic?
Better yet...look close just above the seat...there is a huge-azz dragon-fly hangin' out (pic is Northern WI).
Take that thing off any sweet jumps lately?
hurley842002
05-02-2011, 21:31
Take that thing off any sweet jumps lately?
BBWWAAAAAHAHAHA!!
Scanker19
05-02-2011, 21:45
Take that thing off any sweet jumps lately?
BBWWAAAAAHAHAHA!!
I guess this thread has a 10 Year time limit on movie references.
BPTactical
05-02-2011, 21:54
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hurley842002
05-02-2011, 22:14
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HAAAAAAAA, damn it Irving, I just got dumped by my GF of nearly 4 years, i'm not supposed to be laughing this much. Thanks tho, it helps.
flan7211
05-02-2011, 22:18
Screw bikes, take it slow and do crossfit. It is a cross training program that involves cardio, calisthenics, and weight training. I'm sure there is a gym down there, most cf gyms take anyone of any type of shape and help you along.
hurley842002
05-02-2011, 22:30
Basically whatever you choose to do, make sure you STICK TO IT! Make it a lifestyle. A couple years ago, I was getting up there in weight, well over 200lbs, and i'm 5'9", couldn't hardly run a half mile at a slow speed. I decided that is not how I want to live life, and did something about it. I'm now at 4-5 mile runs a day, 4 days a week. Along with a strict weight routine, including weighted pullups and dips, and a strict diet. It really is, all in your head, and you can do it.
I just got a bike too--matter of fact it's a Trek also. I haven't ridden a bike in 45 years and I actually am having a great time with it.
My work is pretty physical but I got the bike for a little extra cardio stuff and with the price of gas I can use it for the close by quick runs to the store and such.
I just got punture resistant tubes put in the tires because I found out the hard way that a local field has those "goathead" stickers and getting a flat kinda sucked.
I got mine at Bicycle Village and it came with a kickstand and free adjustments and tuneups for the life of the bike.
The wife and I bought a pair of Cannondale F3's 2 or 3 years ago and I asked were the kickstand was also, besides that you have to be a damn engineer to run one now from switching into one of the 27-32 gears you also now have to buy a nipple to fill the damn tire....If I wanna buy some nipple I'm going to PT's.
Oh and I won't even mention price....
Oh and I won't even mention price....
Biking, road, mountain or both, definately has a steep price of admission when all is said and done, assuming you do it right. Can and often does make buying weapons and related parts "look cheap" in comparison don't it?
Worth it in my book, feels great to take a few hours solo or with a partner of equal or better technical skills, hit the hills and just pound and grind mercilessly while tossin' in some brutal "holy f***" moments.
Great compliment to any fitness regime (I prefer strength training as my core) and it helps to keep me "young and pretty" if you over-look the scars. [Muaha]
Just the seat alone looks incredibly painful. Don't think I'd care for that thing wedged in my ass, and I'm SURE the twins wouldn't like it either.
Delfuego
05-03-2011, 11:19
If the seat hurts your ass get some padded bike shorts (and or a seat cover), they work pretty well.
If its you lower back or neck that hurts you, its the geometry of the bike that is hurting you. This can be adjusted with seat positioning and handlebar positioning (mostly). Go back to the shop and tell them whats going on and they should help you out. If not go to another bike shop for some better service.
And like one of the other posters said "stick to it". Today its just making down the street and back, tomorrow a little farther, and so on, and so on. You will be surprised at how far you can you can go in a few months time!
Good luck and don't give up.[Weight]
Ok, so I'm still confused about the whole "no kickstand" thing, WTF? Are you supposed to find a perfect balance for the bike and just "place" it? See, I don't own a [non motorized] bike, but if I were to go shopping for one and it didn't have a kickstand I would be wondering had badly I really wanted one!
could not figure it out myself[Dunno]
could not figure it out myself[Dunno]
For the rider: Weight ("less than ounces matter" if you are serious) and safety (no extraneous parts).
For the Mfgr and/or supplier: You guessed it...partially...cost per build and/or then retail uplift to cover. Also, they build to purpose, an MTB intended for "real use" is not targeted to a consumer desirous of a kick-stand (i.e. "don't give me the added cost and weight for worthless parts that are going to get yanked-off as soon as I buy it.")
PSA - No reflectors either, take that shit off your wheels, your stem and your seat post unless your intended use is pure "urban" road-sharing. [Tooth]
My wife and I bought "comfort" bikes (Specialized brand) just before we retired last year.
You sit more upright and the seat is padded with springs. We rode them this morning. She had a knee replaced three months ago. I've had six heart operations. No problems riding for either of us.
Screw bikes, take it slow and do crossfit. It is a cross training program that involves cardio, calisthenics, and weight training. I'm sure there is a gym down there, most cf gyms take anyone of any type of shape and help you along.
+994534 on CrossFit.. Holy hell what a work out.
For the rider: Weight ("less than ounces matter" if you are serious) and safety (no extraneous parts).
For the Mfgr and/or supplier: You guessed it...partially...cost per build and/or then retail uplift to cover. Also, they build to purpose, an MTB intended for "real use" is not targeted to a consumer desirous of a kick-stand (i.e. "don't give me the added cost and weight for worthless parts that are going to get yanked-off as soon as I buy it.")
PSA - No reflectors either, take that shit off your wheels, your stem and your seat post unless your intended use is pure "urban" road-sharing. [Tooth]
It's funny, because the only option is to lean your bike or lay it down, both are things that I remember my mom got upset about when I did it with my bike "that's what kickstands are for" she would say :).
well its new bike 1 my ankle 0.... the bike is ok though.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/photouuuu.jpg
Watch those curbs, logs, turtles, etc.
rockhound
05-09-2011, 23:18
my ankle looked just like that last year
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