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It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.

So ... I'm going to put my 1998 Ricochet mountain bike up for bids on E-Bay. Since I want to make sure it has a nice home, I thought I would offer it to my friends here on NS first.

Anyone interested?

It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.

So ... I'm going to put my 1998 Ricochet mountain bike up for bids on E-Bay. Since I want to make sure it has a nice home, I thought I would offer it to my friends here on NS first.

Anyone interested?

I'll trade you these magic beans for it!

It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.

So ... I'm going to put my 1998 Ricochet mountain bike up for bids on E-Bay. Since I want to make sure it has a nice home, I thought I would offer it to my friends here on NS first.

Anyone interested?

I honestly don't mean to seem nosy or rude or get the subject off topic, but how old are you?

Seriously though that sucks not being able to cycle anymore, but on the bright side you'll have more time for walking which I find to be far more relaxing and stimulating than any bike ride.

I honestly don't mean to seem nosy or rude or get the subject off topic, but how old are you?
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A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(
:)

I honestly don't mean to seem nosy or rude or get the subject off topic, but how old are you?
61 ... 62 this coming May. Why?

Seriously though that sucks not being able to cycle anymore, but on the bright side you'll have more time for walking which I find to be far more relaxing and stimulating than any bike ride.
True, but considering that the bike was my primary mode of transportation around my little town here .... Sigh. :(

I'll trade you these magic beans for it!
Um ... what do they do?

It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.


Sorry about all of that. That truly bites. :( Good luck with your leg.

Sorry about all of that. That truly bites. :( Good luck with your leg.
Thank you, Branin. You're a decent human being. :)

Well you could always get one of these:
http://www.davesbikes.com/khs03TRICYCLE.jpg

or you would be pretty hip lookin on one of these:
http://www.highwheel.com/site_graphics/antique_replicas/adult_trike1.jpg

Thank you, Branin. You're a decent human being. :)
:embaressed: Well not really, but I try.

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:)

:embarrased:

I'm going to... go now. Thanks for making me feel stupid. ;)

And Eutrusca, good luck with your leg. That really sucks. :(

Well you could always get one of these:

or you would be pretty hip lookin on one of these:

LOL! I can just see me trying to fend off traffic on either one of those! :rolleyes:

:embarrased:

I'm going to... go now. Thanks for making me feel stupid. ;)

And Eutrusca, good luck with your leg. That really sucks. :(
Thank you. :)

61 ... 62 this coming May. Why?

Jesus christ............. :p

Well you could always get one of these:
http://www.davesbikes.com/khs03TRICYCLE.jpg


Funny, whenever I picture Eutrusca, he is riding one of those with Bush/Cheney sticker on the basket.

It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.

So ... I'm going to put my 1998 Ricochet mountain bike up for bids on E-Bay. Since I want to make sure it has a nice home, I thought I would offer it to my friends here on NS first.

Anyone interested?

I might be interested (depends on quality, specs, etc.), but shipping to Alaska would probably be a pain.

OOC: what speed is it? An special stuff (shocks, racing seat, etc.)?

I would...but then I'd fall off.

So you'll be needing one of these?
http://www.electric-scooters-motorized-bicycles.com/images/mobilityscooter3d.jpg
*runs away*(If I stop and hide he'll catch up....so I'll just keep running)

It's official now: I can no longer afford to chance another serious injury to my right leg. :( A serious parachuting accident at 53 and a serious bicycling accident at 61 have sidelined me. :(

My doctor told me that another serious injury to this right leg would probably render me incapable of walking on it without assistance. Sigh.

So ... I'm going to put my 1998 Ricochet mountain bike up for bids on E-Bay. Since I want to make sure it has a nice home, I thought I would offer it to my friends here on NS first.

Anyone interested?

How seriously did you mess up your leg? My dad went over the handlebars on his bike last summer and permanently tore up his rotator cuff. Is it a "never-going-to-heal-ever" injury? Or is it a "next-time-you-hurt-this-you're-screwed" injury?

Buy the haunted devil bike that felled a great warrior such as yourself?! No thanks ... I'll stick to walking.

He shouldnt have been looking at that lady's..........bicycle( ;) ) or he woulda stayed on course.


*replaces the word bicycle with ass*

I would...but then I'd fall off.

So you'll be needing one of these?
http://www.electric-scooters-motorized-bicycles.com/images/mobilityscooter3d.jpg
*runs away*(If I stop and hide he'll catch up....so I'll just keep running)
Heh. I was on one of those a couple of years ago when I broke my leg. They're kind of fun, so long as they're not going to be a permanent part of your life. Now I'm back on my mountain bike. (Not to rub it in, Eutrusca. ;) )

Why not just find some kid that would not be able to own one and give it to them. :)

I honestly don't mean to seem nosy or rude or get the subject off topic, but how old are you?
He's 61. We don't call him the "NS official grandfather" for nothing!

Alas, I'd love a bike, but I am a college student, who's transportation expenditures are $50 once every quarter, so as to buy the bus ticket home...

And, those $50 usually come from my parents...

But, I do hope your leg heals quickly. Broken legs are amongst the more annoying injuries to get, as they aren't permanent, but they immobilize you for a while...

I might be interested (depends on quality, specs, etc.), but shipping to Alaska would probably be a pain.

OOC: what speed is it? An special stuff (shocks, racing seat, etc.)?
It has 18 speeds, shocks on the forks, a small luggage rack with rain-proof detachable carrier, , etc. If you're interested I can get more of the specs. :)

He's 61. We don't call him the "NS official grandfather" for nothing!
:rolleyes:

Alas, I'd love a bike, but I am a college student, who's transportation expenditures are $50 once every quarter, so as to buy the bus ticket home...

And, those $50 usually come from my parents...

But, I do hope your leg heals quickly. Broken legs are amongst the more annoying injuries to get, as they aren't permanent, but they immobilize you for a while...
Thank you. I hope it heals quickly too, however it's taken entirely too much abuse over the years, particularly at my age. My bike-riding days are over. :(

It has 18 speeds, shocks on the forks, a small luggage rack with rain-proof detachable carrier, , etc. If you're interested I can get more of the specs. :)

You don't happen to have a photo handy, do you? And where would you shipping it from, so I can take a guess on shipping prices?

Why not just find some kid that would not be able to own one and give it to them. :)
Not an option ... I need the money. :(

Jesus christ............. :p
No, but I've sometimes been accused of thinking I am. :D

I would...but then I'd fall off.

So you'll be needing one of these?
http://www.electric-scooters-motorized-bicycles.com/images/mobilityscooter3d.jpg
*runs away*(If I stop and hide he'll catch up....so I'll just keep running)
Don't bother running; you'll only die tired! :D

How seriously did you mess up your leg? My dad went over the handlebars on his bike last summer and permanently tore up his rotator cuff. Is it a "never-going-to-heal-ever" injury? Or is it a "next-time-you-hurt-this-you're-screwed" injury?
It's a "next-time-you-hurt-this-you're-screwed" injury. It was a twisting fracture ... broke the tibia and fibia in two places. :eek:

Good point...
*commandeers one of the school golf cart/soft ball trailer mover thingys*
Well they never said I needed a license....

Buy the haunted devil bike that felled a great warrior such as yourself?! No thanks ... I'll stick to walking.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Funny man. :rolleyes:

He shouldnt have been looking at that lady's..........bicycle( ;) ) or he woulda stayed on course.

*replaces the word bicycle with ass*
It was worth it! She was most sympathetic and consoling. :D

Now I'm back on my mountain bike. (Not to rub it in, Eutrusca. ;) )
Why noooo! of course not! :rolleyes:

You don't happen to have a photo handy, do you? And where would you shipping it from, so I can take a guess on shipping prices?
No photos yet. But I plan on taking some. Shipping from Kernersville, NC, nearest large town: Winston-Salem.

as humor is always appropriate...
http://aa.1asphost.com/dlazechk/ch860901.jpg

as humor is always appropriate...
http://aa.1asphost.com/dlazechk/ch860901.jpg
LOL! I know how Calvin feels! :D

lol...yes quite true...the world would be a boring place without humour :D

lol...yes quite true...the world would be a boring place without humour :D
Prolly be a lot more suicides. :eek:

as humor is always appropriate...
http://aa.1asphost.com/dlazechk/ch860901.jpg
And that is why I never got further than half way down the street on one of those things. Ironic: Chinese blood who can't ride a bike.

Sorry, Eutrusca. I can't afford the shipping right now, even if it's a good deal on the bike. I'd be better off getting a new one here. Thanks anyway.

Now I feel guilty that I laughed when I saw the thread name and originator. I didn't realize the injury was that serious. Bummer. Getting older sucks, but it's better than the alternative. :fluffle:

I guess old human bodies simply don't heal/repair or take damage like when you were a young'un. Mind you walking can be dangerous when you fall (ask the Pope!).

So how exactly did you break your leg on a bike E? I'm not interested in your mountain bike, I ride road almost exclusively, and no offense but I'd trash the components on that thing in a month. I haven't ridden a bike without clipless pedals in over 3 years. I ride regularly and hard, I've been hit by cars 4 times and had 2 other serious accidents.

But you'll still have to pry my cold hands off my bars before I'll quit. I'm 44 so I'm not exactly a spring chicken.

My personal mantra is a bastardization of that famous line from "my generation" I hope I die before I get old.... except I replace 'old' with 'slow'...


I hope I die before I get Slow...