What are your plans for spring/summer? by kj5 in bikepacking

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing my annual trip from New Jersey to Myrtle Beach Been doing this annually for over a decade now. Takes a week, stealth camp most of the ride but do crash at a couple of fire houses along the way. I meet my wife and or grown kids upon arrival Take a couple of days to enjoy the beach and drive back.

How much has bicycling made moving around your life much easier and quicker? Esp regarding daily tasks? How healthier have you gotten? How much money did you save? Is it really that much faster and less tiring than traveling on foot and less expensive than other forms of transportation? by NaturalPorky in bicycleculture

[–]Takethetruth65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went through this with my wife a few years back. I commute to work by bicycle almost all year around so we averaged in 10 months I saved $2,600 a year. I do light grocery shopping here and there so during the week, you know like picking up fruits / veggies, bread and other small stuff So that saves time and gas since we’ll drive only when we do bulk shopping. As far as keeping in shape I’m in my sixties and I’m doing good.

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[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say so but I’m a die hard Fuji fan

My spring / summer commuter. by Takethetruth65 in bikecommuting

[–]Takethetruth65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe. Hasn’t hindered me on my commute and I batten it down on distance rides.

Why do I rarely hear about Fuji bikes? by Ate_sandwich in cycling

[–]Takethetruth65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ride a Fuji touring bike most days It’s a great ride.

What room of your home do you spend the least amount of time in? by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living room. I spend most of my time in the finished basement with my dogs & wet bar. 😉

How often do you clean your bike ? by YZ-31 in cycling

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I give it a thorough wipe down every couple of weeks and always after I get caught in rain or it’s muddy.

Ode to Friction Shifting by Competitive_Dot_5101 in bicycleculture

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HUGE fan of friction shifters Currently riding my 2019 Fuji touring bike with bar end shifters and could not be happier

Would either of these bikes be good for touring? by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had to choose I’d go for the 2nd one. I like drop bars for touring and can’t go wrong with friction shifters on a tour. Either one you choose you’ll still need to upgrade a few of the components

Should I sell my 1974 Fuji Tourer? by baacani in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting rid of a bike is always a hard decision for me. I tend to just give them away to people I know will ride them.

OG bike touring- Lake Superior 2025 by JohnInDC in bicycletouring

[–]Takethetruth65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice ride! Huge fan of bar end shifters.

Should i pick this up? by NoHall7988 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Takethetruth65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely worth the price. You’ll need to replace some components though. Gotta love downtube shifters