Honeybarbara, you made me laugh. As little flickers of me misbehaving flashed before my eyes. I am usually the perfect ambassador for bicyclists sharing the road with cars....I give the little thank you wave, I turn around and let them know they can make the right on red, I'll stay put....I ignore that they have pulled their car across the cross walk and are causing a problem at the intersection. One day, not too long ago (and I really thought some one was going to post some ignorant comment on craigs list because I was out of control) anyhow, I was obeying traffic laws and waiting to turn into traffic when a red jeep pulled up behind me
and he didn't share my idea of entering traffic safely, so he passed me (on the illegal left to turn right) and yelled from his open aired jeep STUPID CU%#! I hate that word. Traffic was bumper to bumper from traffic light to traffic light, so it wasn't long till I caught up to him and I rode right down the middle of the road and got right beside him (driverside) and said *excuse me, tell me that word you called me back there* I was right in his face! I remember a city department of water truck was in traffic going the other way and he said *Oh shit*.....so red jeep was all nervous now and he said* You know what I said*......I thought I heard a little lisp so I started to yell, in rush hour traffic and had my arm raised up and was pointing at his jeep Hey, this guy has a little dick.......little dick .....little dick.....then I peddled around the jeep that was not moving in traffic and I was over on the sidewalk side yelling the same thing and pointing at him......people were looking:blink:......traffic moved some, about a block, so I let him get away from me, then of course I caught up to him again and started to point and yell again, (whole new audience) this cheating scum bag has a little dick and I was making a little dick hand gesture.....scum bag has a little dick.....little dick.....wait, I need to call the news so they can get a camera down here......and I pulled out my cell phone......traffic began to move again........I thought if i did it again, i'd be pushing my luck.
I know, I should be ashamed of myself. But I am not.

And for the record, I do not ride my bicycle to work in my high heels and skirts....I wear bicycle shorts some ratty top and that vest. I go to the ladiesroom, I call it the lockeroom now, and get redressed, fix my hair and put on my makeup.......I allow 20 minutes for that. It's only a hair short of two miles so I'm not a total sweat ball when I arrive. I repeat the leave the house clothes, for the journey home. I can't imagine riding in high heels. I could do it in a dress, but not those shoes.

Where to start??
 

A unicycle.....wow, I thought they were only used in the circus.

I wonder if I could ride one of those ????

I really don't want to be falling 10,000 times to learn. Just a pipe dream,

I never really see any. Those recumbant bikes are nice. All this talk about seats.....(the moulton)

I was supposed to be taking a kayak group out at 9, but we have heavy fog. They want to merge the nine a.m. with the 11 a.....most of the 9 a group has left.....I think I am leaving too. It'll be too hot.

OMG this one makes me crazy. I have to ride on the canal trail for a while to get off of the hill and down to the part of town where it's safer to ride. I'll be hollering "on your left" and they are oblivious to me. At this point I make a mental note that we're going to hit and am always thankful when we don't. Idiots.

I don't understand why you'd fuck up a perfectly good run by pumping noise into your head.

The idea of moving around outside while that plugged in is bizarre to me. I just think about that guy that got shot because he ignored the police instruction to get down on the ground and was found to be wearing earbuds. It was a police mistake that took his life but Jesus, the dude is still dead. Was the music that important? I don't get it.

that's exactly why I fell
 

SNIP!

I learned my lesson, Shadow (wine dog) :confused:(?) Hello again!! riding pretty far out, training, alone. You know how that goes, let me squeeze in 25 miles here.....I was squeezed off the edge of the road and where the poorly poured asphalt ended there was a three, maybe four, inch drop and then it was gravel and debris. I couldn't hold the bike on the asphalt and the front tire fell down into the gravel and that was all it took to knock me off balance and i fell. Fortunately, I fell into the gravel and not into the traffic or I would not be typing in this thread (I don't think)

Funny how when stuff like that happens, and the way you behave. Some very caring motorists pulled over and called for the police. They thought I was I was hit. It's funny now, but wasn't funny then. My Specialized RAAM
is a very expensive bicycle and I wasn't getting into an ambulance unless it was too. I was going to just get on it and ride home. I was a text book case of fight flight flee. The policeman was nice and took care of my bicycle.

That U tube clip of the unicycle was pretty neat. A different form of extreme sport. I'm serious, I've never seen anyone (outside the circus) ride one.

I'm liking the trek bikes more and more. Trek makes bikes for women too. Is this your bicycle^....that's what I'd call a wedge seat. Ouch, my butt hurts just looking at it.

Too humid today, I'm seeking refuge inside my igloo. My honey agreed to go for a bicycle ride with me as soon as the sun came up.....geeze, we were going so slowly, I could hardly keep my balance....but I didn't dare complain. Glad yinz had a nice ride!

I read your post about sit bones.....I must sit right on my bones, no lie.

I really like the seat I have on the *old lady* bike I ride now, my cargo bike. I even have a top case mounted on the back. It's like my purse, well, thats where my purse goes. But I'm not dumb enough to leave my purse in there.

I followed you on twitter on your aids ride. Just wanted you to know I still read your tweets. Every time I roast a batch of coffee beans, I think of you (crazy how small the internet world is isn't it?) I think of you and all the wine folks sitting at the computer in your sunglasses tasting for flavours of flowers or hints of spice. :cigar2:Geeze, that calls for a good cigar!

I think donating to a potential future rider is a fantastic gesture. I'm involved in the Ghost Bikes project here (I know, how moarose) but it's my way of fighting for our right for space on the road......Those all white stripped down bikes (unfortunately) make people think.

I'm still a maniac in the gym, haven't seen a gym thread....are you just doing bicycle? It's good to *catch up* with you again!

"I followed you on twitter on your aids ride. Just wanted you to know I still read your tweets. Every time I roast a batch of coffee beans, I think of you (crazy how small the internet world is isn't it?) I think of you and all the wine folks sitting at the computer in your sunglasses tasting for flavours of flowers or hints of spice. Geeze, that calls for a good cigar!"

I believe that was Diavolo that you were following on Twitter. Diavolo does the Aids LifeCycle event about every year, I think. I would LOVE to do one though!

I'm not *RIGHT* but that can be an entirely seperate conversation :jester:

I was sort of in shock, I'm sure you know what I am talking about, like I said I was very preoccupied with my bicycle. Then my focus shifted to my trophy legs. I had a nasty slice on my right shin that grabbed a piece of the front of the calf muscle, that sucker had a pulse and was bleeding like a sieve. I could see that and I think thats why I was focused on it. My riding gloves did what they are suppose to do. Only the nail on the little finger was broken. I tore my riding shirt sleeve and most of my injuries were shoulder/cervical related. It took 48 hours for most of that to show up (maximum swelling) other than the road rash. The scars on my shoulder are small and that gash on my *trophy leg* is now a clean line. They closed that with surgi-tape, because I was such a nag:blink:. When I think about what could of been (had I of fallen the other way) uugh. I am fine, and thank you for asking. Kind of explains why I ride loudly now, but I still ride. It's what I do. I was born on a bicycle.

Incubus
 

Sorry I havent replyed to your post as of yet,but I havent forgotten.I havent tryed craigs list in looking for a bike but I did put out a request for one on freecycle.com today so I will see what comes out of that.I really would like to ride when it cools of some,but with 101 temp today the only rideing im doing is the stationarey ones at the gym.Besides with my asthma extream temps are a no no even tho if im careful I can get by a little.

Hey Rock, Check the pawn shops. A friend of mine picked up a really nice bike there, and a good price to boot!!!

We have police sales twice a year,so I will check to see when one is comeing up,and check at the pawn shops then maybe something may pop up on freecycle who knows stranger things have happened.
Last week at the health club I was on a bike thing the had a screan in frount of it so it was like road rideing,the thing is really stable so I doubted I would fall off it,by time it was said and done I had gone 61/2 miles staying at no less than 80 pedals a minit to as much as 120pedals a minits in sprints.With all that sweating and pedleing I only burned 81 calories,I really thought I had done better than that...oh well thats 81 calories less.

OK. I was looking at this trying to figure out who rode what when. LOL!

I just rode for the first time this year but we'd love to see you out there too. It's an amazing event. Your job is to eat, sleep and ride. That's it. This year we raised $13 million to fight HIV is SF and LA.

you're confused....so am i....
 

Here I was having a complete conversation with the wrong person...I couldn't piece together the nashville/SF thing:sunglass:

OK, now that I have this all clear

I need a good bike that will accomodate my plus-size self! Any recommendations appreciated!

I had a wonderful bike about 7 or 8 years ago that I had to let go and miss it and am looking for something that I can ride (for weight loss) that is simple and durable.

I did some digging:

ME WANT! Now if someone can make $2000 appear out of thin air! :police:

http://www.supersizedcycles.com/Cust...perbicycle.htm

Incubus/Medusa

For the most part, that bike is ideal, however...do you really want drum brakes and disc brakes? I agree with everything else about it but don't know why you need *motorcycle* type of braking system.

I admit, I'm on brain overload and about to go to bed.....I's suggest you look at TREK. They make many many bikes for women. and I'd bet you could get a great cruiser for arounf $500 dollars.

I'd prefer to spend around $300 or less but would be willing to go to $500 for something amazing!

Today I found an old cruiser type bike but its pretty rough,needs work but I think I can get it for very little.Besides it may be a good restoration project for me to keep my evil hands and mind buisey.Its about 20 odd yro,dirty not to rusty,needs a saddle but also has most of its parts.

I think that Incubus is giving good advice when he mentioned contacting your local bike shop.

Call and ask them what they can tell you about bicycles that would fit for you in regards to your weight. To be honest with you, I don't know any information on that, but the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of money b/c you think that you need a specific frame due to your "plus size", only to find out that it is not necessary. All it will then bring you is a heavier bike...a heavier bike means having to work harder to get it where you want to go! Who wants to do that unless necessary?!

Consider a hybrid. This is a bicycle whose tires are between the skinny tires of the road bikes and the thick tires of the mountain bikes. You will have the comfort of being seated upright and will have the ability to be able to ride on the road or hard packed trails.

Although I am a Cannondale guy, I concur that Trek would be good to look at b/c they have a number of women specific frames. However, finding a woman specific frame I think is more important than any specific brand. If your body type is similar to most women's (shorter torso, longer legs), making this choice is a good one.

The additional benefit to buying from a bike shop is that they will "fit" the bike to you. Meaning, they will make sure that number one, you purchase the correct size frame, and number two, they will set up the seat, handlebars, etc., to the right position for you. People don't realize how important this is. A bike fitting correctly will make all the difference in the world with how far you are comfortable riding. That in itself is worth $100. A bike that doesn't fit someone correctly will stay in the garage.

If you have problems in the future, you can bring your bike in and they will do simple stuff for free, too. They will also give you lots of advice and stuff b/c all they want to do is talk all things bike!

Last thing, I personally like to use bike shops that are independently owned, and not chain stores. With an independent bike shop you can be more certain that they REALLY know what they are doing when I talk about the above. Also, ask them if they know of any places to get a used bike.

Good Luck!

I'm pretty sure you should be able get something entry level and adequate specification for your price bracket. I've never spent more than what would the sterling equivalent of $500 on a bike. Much as I would love to invest over a £1000 for a recumbent I don't think that's gonna happen until there's icicles in hell :cheesy:

Lady Haydock is a classic old bike and cost the princely sum of £128 (that's just a shade over $200)


Woooohoooo! That was a quick find Rockin! A restoration project sounds like fun. I wish you happy pedaling. *insert a more appropriate cycling smiley than the one available*

Love the pics.

Oh, and clipless here! I can get my foot twisted out of those much quicker than could slide my foot backwards out of a cage.

As I type this post said bike is now on my patio,the guy said the $25.00 I offered him was an ok deal,he brought it while I was in the shower and sonny boy paid him out of my emergency fund (coffee can).Sonny boy said is a swhin twin headlight boys cruising bike something like a early 50's modle,was a red and hawiian blue color.It still has original tires,headlights and the thing on the side of the wheel to power the light..something tells me im gonna have some fun with this bike.

I'd say take a look at cruisers and hybrids. They are fun, easy to get going on and as long as you don't get clips you won't do an Artie Johnson, which is really embarrassing. Although the CEO of the AIDS/Lifecycle did two on Day 1 so it can't be that bad.

http://www.beachbikes.net/images/pro...bella_pink.jpg

On sale for $179. My work is done here.

Tomorrow im going to take the bike and put it in the trunk of my car and go to the bike shop not far from hear,the guy that owns it has owned it since he was a teenager and thats been a long time ago.This way he can see what I have to work with and what I need..so now it starts cause I want to keep it as original as I can.

That looks just the ticket Diavolo. How does one brake on such a bike? Is it a proper fixie so you have no chance to cruise? Is Arkansas really flat?


That's just the sort of bike shop to use Rockin. They're usually Aladdin's Caves of bike bits and pieces and the guys who own them are usually far more knowledgeable than those who work in cycling chain stores, who usually only know something about the bikes they stock. I can't wait to see pics of your bike.