I am bored
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adventurous cyclist
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- May 16, 2019
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Hey! I think I'm half way there with the knee. Tomorrow I will change docs due to ( you know ) . The doc has all the training tools for such injury. But I won't know. I'm going to see if another Xray in the bone movement has changed. I think he will have to contact the other doctor to get the first Xray. Don't know if this doc speaks English. The other doc didn't so really what little info I got... I still don't know what the fluid they spiked me with. 3 injections. I heard the docs don't want to go over 3.
The new bike I bought was half price. My knee has NO problem peddling it . I just still have little muscle control on the left leg, but pushing myself to conquer the stairs. I'm hanging in there despite what is going on with me. It's got serious now. Got the referral number now to understand the unknown that lies ahead of me.
BeerTengoku
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Won't go over 3? Sounds like cortisone / hydrocortisone jabs to me. Make sure you aren't planning on getting on blood work done soon, else you will have elevated levels of steroids in your body.
joewein
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As a touring bike for a limited budget, I am still partial to the Araya Federal.
I know it doesn't have flat bars and the downtube shifters are very old school, but it works well.
38x650B wheels (40-42 mm tire width) with fenders. Touring triple with gears from 48x12 to 28x32. You can get front and rear racks either for just a front bag or for paniers for fully loaded touring. My son has an older model that my daughter is now using. In March 2017 we toured Italy (Rome, Umbria, Tuscany) and Switzerland on it.
I know it doesn't have flat bars and the downtube shifters are very old school, but it works well.
38x650B wheels (40-42 mm tire width) with fenders. Touring triple with gears from 48x12 to 28x32. You can get front and rear racks either for just a front bag or for paniers for fully loaded touring. My son has an older model that my daughter is now using. In March 2017 we toured Italy (Rome, Umbria, Tuscany) and Switzerland on it.
OreoCookie
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Another option is to look for a used entry-level-ish mountain bike on a place like Yahoo Auctions. This will give you a sturdy bike that can carry a load and lots of easy gears.
When you buy a used bike, I'd recommend giving it to a shop you trust to have it checked out. Expect to have to replace things like the chain, cassette, etc. So budget accordingly.
PS This is why @joewein is a gem: I would have never thought of a bike like that.
When you buy a used bike, I'd recommend giving it to a shop you trust to have it checked out. Expect to have to replace things like the chain, cassette, etc. So budget accordingly.
PS This is why @joewein is a gem: I would have never thought of a bike like that.