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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lucydad on March 23, 2015, 07:13:47 PM
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All,
One of those work Mondays I got fed up and left early. Extremely nice day, so came home and rolled out the Cannondale.
Mud Alien--park roads still wet and muddy...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/lucydad1/mud_alien_mar23_15_zpsqpnauroc.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/lucydad1/media/mud_alien_mar23_15_zpsqpnauroc.jpg.html)
Gator eats bike....and yeah these critters do exist around here and on Brazos River....
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/lucydad1/gator_bike_mar23_15_zpssoqfqbtr.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/lucydad1/media/gator_bike_mar23_15_zpssoqfqbtr.jpg.html)
Been trying to ride at least twice a week. Body loves this stuff. I imagine what I could do if I did not have my crap job, commute, hours sitting on a computer, frustration with coworkers and management, and yeah got control of my priorities, time and such.
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That looks like a Topeak seat bag. I've used them for years, they're great. I currently have a large one on my road bike, carrying my phone, a Topeak "Alian" tool kit, and a spare tubular tire, with the expansion section zipped closed. That leaves room to unzip the expansion section and carry the odd tool or two that I find lying on the road and take home. Or some food, etc..
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I have the medium but use a minimalist top-tube bag for a flat repair kit most of the time as I've become somewhat of an aero-weenie.
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/Rander/WP_001383_zpsspjyfaxi.jpg) (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/Rander/media/WP_001383_zpsspjyfaxi.jpg.html)
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Triple, Ran:
Yep, a Topeak. Did some interweb searches after I discovered the cool and expensive Cannondale bag the shop sold me could fit my keys and maybe a chapstick.
I always carry a cellphone. Nice expandable bag, and I had to have the Alien too: useful when I start riding early morning dawn this summer (May). Need a front light too.
I think the bicycle riding is aiding my over all health, and core muscles: ==> longer motorcycle rides.
Talked with neighbor last night, she works at bike shop. Showed her my new Trumpet. She spends on average $5K-$7k/bike. Amazing what they get for bicycles these days, but that is her passion, and that is ok, I get that.
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Other than a ride with friends I never could get into the idea of riding a bicycle or going for a walk with no place to go. So, I started to commute to work. 22 miles one way. Did that for about ten years and Marion and I both were in great shape. To this day, I do not know why we stopped bicycle riding. Our Cannondales have been hanging in the shed the better part of 15 years now. :( Maybe one day....... :BEER:
Matt
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What a croc. ;)
Well, it looks like a crocodile. My pedal bike is an older Specialized Hard Rock. Front suspension hardtail. Lots of fun and easy to go far. I use it for rails-2-trails riding mostly. Replaced the knobbies with hybrid street/trail tires which reduced rolling resistance on hard surfaces dramatically.
My wife and son are both on GTs, daughter on a Felt. Biking to lunch on a Saturday is a great way to be together.
Tobit
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I forgot... I also carry a couple aspirin tablets in the bag. In an article I read once, the author pointed out that the chance of having a heart attack is greatly reduced in people who get regular aerobic exercise. But if one of those people does have a heart attack, it will most likely be during aerobic exercise.