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jeepnik · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:22 pm

Blaine wrote:

Not a mountain bike, really, but I can take it on trails and gravel...has a kevlar strip in the tire to protect the tube. Evidently, it does not have the suspension of a true mountain bike, so one should not be jumping or otherwise NOT keeping both wheels on the ground at all time.....Not that this old fat guy would care to do something like that anyway....

Hey Blaine, is this what they're calling a "cross trainer" sorta a cross between a mt bike and a cruiser? I'm looking to replace my old mt bike. The back won't let met do stupid stuff anymore. So I'm thinking about one of these. That way I can at least do some fire roads.

Blaine · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:13 pm

jeepnik wrote:

Blaine wrote:

Not a mountain bike, really, but I can take it on trails and gravel...has a kevlar strip in the tire to protect the tube. Evidently, it does not have the suspension of a true mountain bike, so one should not be jumping or otherwise NOT keeping both wheels on the ground at all time.....Not that this old fat guy would care to do something like that anyway....

Hey Blaine, is this what they're calling a "cross trainer" sorta a cross between a mt bike and a cruiser? I'm looking to replace my old mt bike. The back won't let met do stupid stuff anymore. So I'm thinking about one of these. That way I can at least do some fire roads.

They said I can take it about anywhere, but keep both wheels on the ground, and it's not good in soft/wet stuff......That's fine by me... Who do you think I am? Some Jarhead Cop? icon_beer2_gif

ruger480 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:25 pm

good fer ya, Blaine! Keepin' those blood sugars under control is an ev'ry day job! Glad for ya!!

jeepnik · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:07 pm

Okay, we're getting Blaine squared away. Now what are we going to do about BestLever?

Blaine · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:31 pm

As soon as the weather squares away a tad, I'm ready to ride the 6 miles to work......Don't laugh, Guy, I was starting from the bottom. Sure wish they had bikes like this 20 years ago.....

Seabass · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:41 pm

One recomendaion I may offer is for you to get a set or pair of bar ends. It gives you the ability to streach your back and have different hand positions which is nice over long rides, gives the wrists a break. Plus they can save your fingers, knucles when/if you ride into something!

Just a thought.

Blaine · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:51 pm

Seabass wrote:

One recomendaion I may offer is for you to get a set or pair of bar ends. It gives you the ability to streach your back and have different hand positions which is nice over long rides, gives the wrists a break. Plus they can save your fingers, knucles when/if you ride into something!

Just a thought.

I don't know what those are.....

jeepnik · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:09 pm

Blaine wrote:

Seabass wrote:

One recomendaion I may offer is for you to get a set or pair of bar ends. It gives you the ability to streach your back and have different hand positions which is nice over long rides, gives the wrists a break. Plus they can save your fingers, knucles when/if you ride into something!

Just a thought.

I don't know what those are.....

Tubby, they are "handles" that attach to the end of the handlebar. They project forward and allow you to reach further forward. Some project straight out, other project forward then turn inward.

Years ago Scott made a moutain bike handlebar that extended forward and then turned inward. I still have one on my 80's era MTB. LIke Seabass said, they let you change position which is a great aid to comfort when riding long distance.

Seabass · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:44 pm

I don't have a picture but if you do a google search or go into the bike shop that will give you an idea of what I'm talking about. They aren't expenive (unless you buy the titaniam ones ) and are worth it imo. They just bolt on to the sides of your handle bar, I'm sure you've seen them around. You can run you hands parallel with the road or just further out from you stock handle bar. Plus they look cool.

Blaine · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:14 pm

Seabass wrote:

I don't have a picture but if you do a google search or go into the bike shop that will give you an idea of what I'm talking about. They aren't expenive (unless you buy the titaniam ones ) and are worth it imo. They just bolt on to the sides of your handle bar, I'm sure you've seen them around. You can run you hands parallel with the road or just further out from you stock handle bar. Plus they look cool.

Yeah....even with gloves, my hands so numb.....

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