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My bike arrives tomorrow!
According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday!
I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. It's a good thing, I've been having enough trouble with my feet and have been a bit depressed and gaining. Must arrest that pronto! I did finally put batteries back in the Nordic Track computer and did a few minutes this morning first thing in spite of my aching left ankle and I feel the better for it. -- Cynthia 262/229/150 http://www.garbagethatgoo.com (my weight loss blog) |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On Jul 6, 11:05*am, Cynthia P wrote:
According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net *and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. It's a good thing, I've been having enough trouble with my feet and have been a bit depressed and gaining. Must arrest that pronto! I did finally put batteries back in the Nordic Track computer and did a few minutes this morning first thing in spite of my aching left ankle and I feel the better for it. -- Cynthia 262/229/150http://www.garbagethatgoo.com(my weight loss blog) Biking is great exercise and a green alternative. If there is a grocery store nearby, you can do grocery shopping there and perhaps ride to and from. I often ride mine to a nearby Albertsons. The health club I go to is also an easy ride from my home, so that's two things I can routinely do by bike that I would otherwise drive to. Like walking, you can make it as easy or hard as you want. If there's a really steep hill, it is even ok to get off and walk the bike a bit. dkw |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On Jul 6, 1:05 pm, Cynthia P wrote:
According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. It's a good thing, I've been having enough trouble with my feet and have been a bit depressed and gaining. Must arrest that pronto! I did finally put batteries back in the Nordic Track computer and did a few minutes this morning first thing in spite of my aching left ankle and I feel the better for it. -- Cynthia 262/229/150http://www.garbagethatgoo.com(my weight loss blog) Congratulations! I look forward to reading about your progress at Bike Forums! Neil 385/265/220 |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
Cynthia P of wrote:
According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. Have fun with your new bike. Do make sure that the bike shop not only assemble it, but also set it up for you. If you are not accustomed to riding a bike you will probably start off with the saddle a bit lower, and move it up later. Cycling is a major component of my fitness and weight loss program. As I live in a big city I can use a bike for all my transport needs. In fact the streets here have so many cars that they move very slowly being close to gridlocked at busy times, so using a bike is the fastest method of transport. There's nothing quite as fun as a nice ride in the countryside to a good pub, where I drink soda. Unfortunately this weekend was cold and wet with thunderstorms but luckily I'd already had a good ride out on Thursday evening after work Steph Manchester UK 238/144/119 -- Those who are mentally and emotionally healthy are those who have learned when to say yes, when to say no and when to say whoopee. W.S. Krabill Steph Peters delete invalid from lid Tatting, lace & stitching page http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
Cynthia P wrote:
According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. It's a good thing, I've been having enough trouble with my feet and have been a bit depressed and gaining. Must arrest that pronto! I did finally put batteries back in the Nordic Track computer and did a few minutes this morning first thing in spite of my aching left ankle and I feel the better for it. Congratulations on the new bike, and best of luck to you getting going on it. You'll do fine - just take it easy and have fun with it. I'm back on the bike after a far too long hiatus and am training for the Southern California MS Ride in September - 150 miles in two days. I question my sanity. |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On 2008-07-11, Cynthia P wrote:
The bad news is the bike frame is most definitely too large for me. I don't understand why you don't just look into a local classifieds and get a cheap, decent used bike that you can see and try before you buy! It's quite easy to evaluate the condition of a used bicycle, so you can find good value for the money. Or visit a used or new bike shop. Who in their right mind would mail-orders a bikes? And in the wrong size? So I think it will have to be sold or traded in or something. Some people seem to love to create problems for themselves. Doh! If getting a bicycle is such an ordeal, it's hard to imagine how you can deal with genuine grownup difficulties in life? |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:52 +0100, Steph Peters wrote:
Cynthia P of wrote: According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. Have fun with your new bike. Do make sure that the bike shop not only assemble it, but also set it up for you. If you are not accustomed to riding a bike you will probably start off with the saddle a bit lower, and move it up later. The bad news is the bike frame is most definitely too large for me. So my dreams of getting on and riding have been dashed. I can barely get on it with the seat in the lowest position, much less have the seat adjusted for my legs, sigh. So I think it will have to be sold or traded in or something. My local shop does consignment sales, but I think I'll explore other avenues first. I do want a bike... hopefully this experience will help me get one one way or another. Cycling is a major component of my fitness and weight loss program. As I live in a big city I can use a bike for all my transport needs. In fact the streets here have so many cars that they move very slowly being close to gridlocked at busy times, so using a bike is the fastest method of transport. There's nothing quite as fun as a nice ride in the countryside to a good pub, where I drink soda. Unfortunately this weekend was cold and wet with thunderstorms but luckily I'd already had a good ride out on Thursday evening after work Steph Manchester UK 238/144/119 I think it would be VERY good exercise for me, if my bad knee doesn't complain! -- Cynthia 262/230.2/150 http://www.garbagethatgoo.com (my weight loss blog) |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:32:35 -0700, The Queen of Cans and Jars wrote:
Cynthia P wrote: According to UPS tracking, my new bicycle is coming Monday! I suppose it might have been here Friday if it had not been a holiday. My local bike shop says assembly will cost $25. Seems reasonable. If Lipton did indeed send a $75 check for assembly, I should come out with enough extra to buy a helmet and bike lock. I registered on BikeForums.net and also on my local bike clubs site for help... I'm a little scared, but mostly excited. I think I've found a couple places that I can practice riding in the flat. It's a good thing, I've been having enough trouble with my feet and have been a bit depressed and gaining. Must arrest that pronto! I did finally put batteries back in the Nordic Track computer and did a few minutes this morning first thing in spite of my aching left ankle and I feel the better for it. Congratulations on the new bike, and best of luck to you getting going on it. You'll do fine - just take it easy and have fun with it. As posted... complications. Lipton selected a frame size more suitable to someone taller than me and with longer legs. And from calling the fulfillment dealer, they were all the same. I spent like two days trying to get on the bike with no luck, LOL! I might, once, when young have been up for riding a bike that was too large for me, but apparently not now that I am middle-aged. I'm back on the bike after a far too long hiatus and am training for the Southern California MS Ride in September - 150 miles in two days. I question my sanity. Wow! Well, as long as you train for it, I suspect it will be fine. I have to figure out who wants a nice Lipton branded bike and then go shopping for a bike that fits. I'm hoping I'll find some reasonably local shop that will do trade-ins. I just have to find some ways to exercise that don't bug my feet and knee so much. -- Cynthia 262/230.2/150 http://www.garbagethatgoo.com (my weight loss blog) |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On Jul 10, 8:49*pm, Cynthia P wrote:
I just have to find some ways to exercise that don't bug my feet and knee so much. -- Cynthia 262/230.2/150http://www.garbagethatgoo.com(my weight loss blog) Ever wonder why swimmers look so damned good? |
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My bike arrives tomorrow!
On 2008-07-11, James G wrote:
On Jul 10, 8:49*pm, Cynthia P wrote: I just have to find some ways to exercise that don't bug my feet and knee so much. -- Cynthia 262/230.2/150http://www.garbagethatgoo.com(my weight loss blog) Ever wonder why swimmers look so damned good? Because your idea of what a swimmer looks like is determined by images of competitive, elite swimmers. That is the type of swimmer that gets the spot in the mass media. The image is not representative of the average swimmer. Why do those elites look good? Genetics, intense training and diet. It's the short distance swimmers who look best, and it's not from swimming. |
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