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I sure have! Judy is stable steed; Nice and dependable, which is exatly what a Newb like me needs. The guys at my LBS says she can be converted to disc brakes - it has the places in the frame for...

Happy Memorial Day Saturday! Spent the day on the MTB trails learning the "ins' and outs'" of SPD pedals. Tipped over once, but righted myself before going down :p

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Ladies, meet Judy, my first MTB. She's a pre-walmart 1998 Mongoose NX 7.5 Pro. Better than NOS, she's been upgraded to a 9spd drivetrain 12-36t cassette, new chain, shifters, cables, WTB Moto 2.3"...

Last weekend was the first time the trails opened here.

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Thank you for the help Irulan. It does make more sense to unclip on the upside of the hill. I'll practice that on a nice soft grassy surface ;)

Hi Irulan, the bike came with regular old-school metal flats. I used converse low-top sneakers the first ride. (I know I know) Then I added power grips and tried my favorite biking sandals, but they...

Hello Ladies! My DBF got me started MTBing and after being bounced around like a bucking bronco after 2 rides decided I'd better try some foot restraints. First I tried power straps and that was...

Thank You Wahine. I have been practicing the pushoff this week as well as turning my right foot inwardly. The combo seems to be helping a bit, the discomfort has now shifted to the outside of the...

I am just getting back into running (jogging really) after 2 ACL/Meniscus surgeries in the last 15 months. Like you Catrin, I'm finding that my body hurts more than my lungs which is actually sort-of...

Jogged 3.6 miles around my favorite lake in Minneapolis on Tuesday. First "real" run since 2 ACL/Meniscus surgeries starting almost 2 years ago. It felt wonderful and terrible at the same time - like...

SkyKing - I just purchased 2 Rivet Saddles, the Pearl and Independence but haven't tried either of them yet. How do they compare in comfort (for you) to Brooks + Brooks Imperial?

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3-4 will fit in the apartment storage unit, the folder lives in the trunk of my mini-van 9 months of the year, 2 are locked up to the apt bike rack, and one stays in my apartment. (this one rotates...

Have you thought about some of the higher end folding bikes? For approx 2k you can get a very lightweight folding bike that will ride like a "normal" bike and be much easier to carry. A high-end...

Now that my nest is empty I have become the crazy bike lady. Bikes just keep following me home... and like a good hoarder, I love each and every one. Here are *some* of my fleet:...

Thanks and Hello! I have been seeing a trainer to strengthen my legs but I'd really love to get back to at least a small amount of light walking/jogging. It's been 7+ months since the last operation,...

Hello Ladies! It's nice to see familiar names on T.E. It's been a rough couple of years but I'm happy to say life is smoothing out. I'm finally on the mend after 2 ACL's and a meniscus surgery, but...

Some of the hills in the PNW are no joke. Investing in granny gears 42/32/22 really made the difference for me. What do you have on there now?

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Whoops, thanks! I fixed it above as well

Hello Ladies,

I ran across this article tonight which really seems to address a specific issue... sit bone width did does not necessarily translate into 'ehem' forward pelvic comfort - especially...

+1,0000 on Selle SMP saddles. Worth every penny. Most vendors have a test ride program so you can find the perfect fit before plunking down the $$$

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Steer Clear of this one: I have the Saris Freedom (Ordered from REI) - reasonably priced, lightweight & great for non-traditional bike frames or if you don't have to adjust it very often for...

All great suggestions ladies, thank you! I love the wood shelves solution, but unfortunately only one of my bikes has a traditional straight top tube. Glad to see so many ways to keep most of them...

Thanks Eden! That looks like it will work :-)

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Hello Everyone,

Due to a divorce and a *drastic* drop in income I will be moving from a 1500 sq ft house w/oversize 1 car garage into a 662sq ft efficiency 1 bedroom apartment. I have thinned the...

+1 on the hybrid. Something ridiculously easy to ride and relax on like a Townie. Also, get on some safe park paths and put some fun/upbeat music on while you ride. Music will help give you energy...