Futura spaz chariot

[MartDude]

Recently fitted these lower pegs (MFW Vario); they make it rather more comfortable for the arthritic knees. Very easy to fit; the only moderately fiddly part was lowering the brake and gear pedals.





They're not cheap brand-new, but I was lucky enough to get these for £45 from a friend

Many thanks to Keith (old git) for the heads-up on these : https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

I've just got some Genmar bar risers, which will be going on soon - just need to organise a mate to help steady the bike while I move the forks a few mm. up through the yokes to accommodate them. Phil, would these help with your shoulder problems? You're welcome to try them out when they're fitted. They are definitely a rip-off - ridiculous price for a couple of bits of machined aluminium, but without having a sample to copy, not much alternative. http://www.sportouring.com/part.php?ite ... del=Futura

Now, where can I find a nice weatherproof plaid blanket for my legs?

[D-Rider]

admit it Mart ..... you want one of these :

[MartDude]

When the time comes . .

How are you feeling now?

[Hishy]

Bars are fine for me, but i may well have a look at the footpegs, and my knees are starting to feel somewhat shagged lol, i can pop over and steady the bike for you m8, just let me know when :)

[flatlander]

for ills in the knees:

neatsfoot yes the stuff you clear leather with
tiger balm for temporary relief doesn't smell as bad a slinament either
loose weight LOL
chi gung not sure of the spelling but works great on cartilige grinding etc
acupuncture again don't know why it works but does

cheers

geoff

[MartDude]

for ills in the knees:

neatsfoot yes the stuff you clear leather with
tiger balm for temporary relief doesn't smell as bad a slinament either
loose weight LOL
chi gung not sure of the spelling but works great on cartilige grinding etc
acupuncture again don't know why it works but does

cheers

geoff

Thanks for that, Geoff; several others have recommended tiger balm, but I've yet to try it. I tend to use ibuprofen gel for the temporary relief (tho' my GP insists it doesn't work, but I beg to differ). Regular doses of diclofenac (NSAID) for this & arthritis elsewhere. Haven't a clue what chi gung is.

As for weight, I'm 6', and have hovered around 14 stone for years; I could probably do with losing a bit, but I don't think I'm excessively heavy, nor does my GP. And my moobs aren't as big as Pete's.

[D-Rider]

Thanks for that, Geoff; several others have recommended tiger balm, but I've yet to try it. I tend to use ibuprofen gel for the temporary relief (tho' my GP insists it doesn't work, but I beg to differ).
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Ibuprofen gel is wonderful stuff - is your GP insane??

I do have some Tiger Balm somewhere - never think to use it these days but might have to dig it out again as it seems to be noted to cure most of the world's ills.

[randomsquid]

I hope I never have to change my pegs because of shagged knees....

Biofreeze gel is good for aches and pains too. Smells a bit though.
Just shout if you need another pair of hands for bike propping.

[MartDude]

Ibuprofen gel is wonderful stuff - is your GP insane??

She quoted a study which seemed to suggest the effects are negligible; empirical evidence - my own - suggest otherwise.

[MartDude]

I hope I never have to change my pegs because of shagged knees....

It's preferable to a cruiser

Or a big scooter

[Kwackerz]

Tiger balm is awesome. there's various strains of it from different companies, but the cheap stuff works well, quid for 3 tubs from the usual pound shops. I bought some in Kenya which was absolutely amazing, cost about 10p and worked better than any of the other ones i'd used.

Good for flatulence too, so the tub says!

[MartDude]

Good for flatulence too, so the tub says!

Where does one apply it?

[Kwackerz]

I suppose to the stomach? Hope so anyway!!


http://www.sgbox.com/tigerbalmresources2.html

kinda..

http://www.tiger-balm.org.uk/red/index.htm

..Tell you what, at those prices, i really should email my mate out there and import a truckful! People actually pay that much for it?!!

[flatlander]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sclient= ... gle+Search

my spelling sux

Tiger Balm is also a make which is very good of ,,, surprisingly Tiger Balm IT does vary by brand etc but you could also try a TENS machine now they are great

[Hishy]

.........ki/Qigong

Wasnt he in starwars? :)