New detecting vehicle........

[JB(MS)]

My butt is sore to the bone, but can't beat the mpg. Bike was free, except for having to buy a chain and new grips for the handle bar. Detector is held in place by a rubber strap, digging tools and earbuds are in the bag attached to handle bar. The Golden

 

[Beale]

Great Idea! I just bought a bike. I am riding mine to work right now 2 times a week (3 miles). I would like to be able to do what you are doing, but all my spots are a waya away.

Good on ya for getting in shape and saving gas, Beale.

 

[zeekeys]

WOW it that nice how many batteries does it take?
My philosophy is when I get to be 130 than I am going to exercise. Z

 

[tabdog]

I have a bike. But I'm like Beale, I have few places close.
There is only one place close. That's a park.

HH,

 

[Pap]

with the oil prices driving the gas prices up and up we all may be looking for an alternative means of transportation before long.
Pap

 

[robert roy]

The local news here had a guy that converted his auto to propane gas. Fills up on $7.
Converting your car over, though, can be expensive.
RR

 

[JB(MS)]

I've stayed in pretty decent shape for someone my age (65 in a couple of months), I still play tennis and do a lot of baseball stuff with my grandson, but riding the bike can't hurt. I probably look goofy pedaling along with a metal detector strapped to it but since I'm already considered that crazy old man who looks for pennies with a gieger counter by half the people in town it won't make much difference.

 

[trueblue]

[quote JB(MS)]I've stayed in pretty decent shape for someone my age (65 in a couple of months), I still play tennis and do a lot of baseball stuff with my grandson, but riding the bike can't hurt. I probably look goofy pedaling along with a metal detector strapped to it but since I'm already considered that crazy old man who looks for pennies with a gieger counter by half the people in town it won't make much difference.[/quote]

thats the way , who cares what others think get out there an enjoy ya'self way to go JB(MS)

 

[rmptr]

Well shoot, JB,

Come out here to the left coast!

You'd probably blend in real well on your bike and have pretty girls whistling at you!

...Nobody would notice the metal detector...



HH
rmptr

 

[slingshot]

I use my bike a lot-I learned when I was jobless that I could darn near feed myself (single then) by using a bike and metal detecting. The GREAT thing about it was that as I went from school to school,etc. I found tools, money, jewelry,etc. on the side of the road. The habit stayed, and one morning while riding to work I found a wallet on the side of the road. Whoever lost it had just cleaned it out-they THOUGHT. In one of the secret compartments was a lone $100 bill!. My best find so far while using the bike. It got to be such a great treasure hunting tool that my best friend who took me in during this time period would ask me if I had found anything on the side of the highway without even asking about my metal detecting! IT IS MORE THAN YOU THINK!

 

[BH-LandStar]

I also bike to a lot of my spots...I put the detector in a bag made for it, and sling it over my back and do it that way...I have gotten used to the weight and the balance, so it does not affect my riding skills...

HH,

BH-LandStar

 

[robert roy]

I'm 63 so keep moving old boy or I'll catch up to you!
RR