Hippie has a new ride

[bigboi146]

When I get on my bike I never know how far I'm going I just ride. NYC is my playground!

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by bigboi146

When I get on my bike I never know how far I'm going I just ride. NYC is my playground!

That must be a nice feeling. I used to be a little bit like that in my early 20's, to the point where I might ride in circles

I rode again this morning. Having a cycle and gym the other day must've knocked me about 'cause today I was only just keeping up with dad. He could see I was struggling and we stopped for a drink about 2/3's the way.

I've been a little dissapointed that my weight hasn't changed since I started riding I must've hit that middle aged point where it becomes really hard to lose weight

[rchippie]

I rode 40 miles on Saturday. I had a head wind on the way back ugg . I weighed my self yesterday. I'm down to Two hundred pounds.

[pinkpanda3310]

Dad's LBS is closing down. The owner fooled around on his missus and got caught so she is taking him to the cleaners. He is now selling up his shops and scrambling to liquidate. So there are some bargains at the moment. There was a $10k bike going for $4.5k!

Of course Dad beat to it. We didn't get bikes though He got himself some stuff and me a good helmet (blue and silver 777), a basic computer and some blue walled tires. When I got there I got myself a headlight, a tail light, a jersey, socks and some lube. The biggest saving was on the light - $119 was $270. I spent $240 and the docket said I saved $201.

I really wanted the computer and really needed the helmet. The helmet I was using was an elcheapo with the lining ripped out, completely the wrong size and IRRC I found it somewhere. I'll get myself a pair of bike shorts when I go to pick up my bike from it's first (and free) service.

I was also thinking of making up a battery pack for the light out of 18650 li-ion or A123 cells. Anyone done something like this or have advice?

I did 40km on sunday morning and 20km this morning. I need to keep it as regular as possible because dad is riding everyday and I can notice the difference, I don't lead as much as I used to

Pink wanna check for some stuff at the lbs for me?

Im looking for a Giro Saros, Livestrong collection (its white black and yellow), not the Livestrong edition which is Matte black and yellow.

[pinkpanda3310]

I'll have a look but where are you? You do realize I'm in Perth Australia.

[rchippie]

I rode 80 miles this weekend, 45 on Saturday & 35 on Sunday. How Bright is the lite ?.