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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,640
Posted By johnnyace

What a fantastic trip through so much familiar...

What a fantastic trip through so much familiar territory! I really wished I could have made it, but it fell smack dab in the midst of my 25th wedding anniversary. Oh well, with gugie now retired, I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,613
Posted By johnnyace

Here you go, some close-ups: ...

Here you go, some close-ups:

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,613
Posted By johnnyace

Paul Racer M centerpulls on my just-delivered...

Paul Racer M centerpulls on my just-delivered Hampsten (one year and 4 months in the making!). These are the finest brakes I have ever owned on a bike, bar none. If I had to do it again, I might get...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 354,237
Posted By johnnyace

Merry Christmas to me. ...

Merry Christmas to me.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,475
Posted By johnnyace

One incident that wasn't recounted on the Summer...

One incident that wasn't recounted on the Summer Tour of the Willamette Valley...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,269
Posted By johnnyace

No, not gugie's...

No, not gugie's (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gugie-381793.html) work. In fact, if I remember correctly, the work was done prior to nlerner's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,269
Posted By johnnyace

The last of my pics: ...

The last of my pics:
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,269
Posted By johnnyace

More pics: ...

More pics:

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At the Biere Library in Corvallis
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,269
Posted By johnnyace

My pics: ...

My pics:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0050_97465bef80f8fe98997f9f10f9d0366554945b21.jpg
My 1975 Raleigh International
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,091
Posted By johnnyace

Our daughter's boyfriend works for FedEx, and he...

Our daughter's boyfriend works for FedEx, and he offered some insight as to their operations. Apparently sometime in the last several years, FedEx went from being a wholly-consolidated company to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,956
Posted By johnnyace

It's the little things that count. Found these...

It's the little things that count. Found these for a great price from the Bike Recyclery in Portland, to go on the Specialties TA cranks on my Motobecane Grand Record.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,089
Posted By johnnyace

I once had a co-worker (who, btw, was grossly...

I once had a co-worker (who, btw, was grossly overweight and owned 5 cars in a two-driver household) ask me why I cycled to work. "Is it some environmental reason, or are you just a tightwad?" he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,736
Posted By johnnyace

One of each: the Moto GR in red, and the upcoming...

One of each: the Moto GR in red, and the upcoming Hampsten Strada Bianca in a very light green (a.k.a. pistachio). Not the actual bike, but the color will be the same.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,689
Posted By johnnyace

American Flyers...

American Flyers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088707/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
The Triplets of Belleville (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286244/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,617
Posted By johnnyace

Several years ago three of us guys (all active on...

Several years ago three of us guys (all active on the BF C&V forum) rode in an annual event here in Oregon, known as the Monster Cookie Ride. As we were leaving the lunch stop/halfway point to finish...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-21, 06:32 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,617
Posted By johnnyace

I think what you say is true, although new bikes...

I think what you say is true, although new bikes made in the classic style also get quite a bit of love, whether they are handmade by the builder (think Weigle, Bishop, Sachs, Chapman, etc.), or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,552
Posted By johnnyace

I resemble this comment. The lead mechanic at my...

I resemble this comment. The lead mechanic at my local LBS (http://www.thenorthwesthub.org) texted me the other day pics of a Follis with Simplex bar end shifters, asking if I had ever seen these. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,005
Posted By johnnyace

Geez, beautiful Rene Herse bikes are popping up...

Geez, beautiful Rene Herse bikes are popping up all over this joint (https://www.bikeforums.net/22338979-post206.html). :thumb: :D
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-13-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,760
Posted By johnnyace

If not, I've got both roof and hitch racks,...

If not, I've got both roof and hitch racks, enough to carry six bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,299
Posted By johnnyace

The current winter bike. Mostly lots of rain in...

The current winter bike. Mostly lots of rain in these parts, so fenders are pretty mandatory. Although I may end up selling this bike (it's a bit small for me), and moving the fenders to my '75...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-12-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,760
Posted By johnnyace

I'm really glad (or not?) that this one is too...

I'm really glad (or not?) that this one is too big for me, Josh. The 1985 model I told you about in my size that I purchased from eBay ended up not working out: the seller never shipped it, ended all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,518
Posted By johnnyace

It doesn't really qualify as vintage, being a...

It doesn't really qualify as vintage, being a 2010 model (with a carbon fork and seat post, no less), but I just picked up this Break Away.

...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,024
Posted By johnnyace

Confirmation bias... ...

Confirmation bias...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,666
Posted By johnnyace

After some consultation and confirmation bias...

After some consultation and confirmation bias with gugie , I pulled the trigger and joined Team Break Away. A 2010, with Ritchey Carbon Fork:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 13,031
Posted By johnnyace

This one is working really well for me. In fact...

This one is working really well for me. In fact it's my current favorite ride.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51603819743_a2bb97deea_3k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mC44L4)Motobecane Grand Record...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By johnnyace

Wow... just... wow. :thumb: :D :beer:

Wow... just... wow. :thumb: :D :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,601
Posted By johnnyace

If you're interested enough to build up a...

If you're interested enough to build up a frameset, Neal, I have this 57cm 1986 Raleigh Grand Prix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193554749@N07/albums/72157720165168632) that I'm going to part with....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By johnnyace

'70s Raleigh International - Customized

After selling (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1241759-s-been-awhile-74-international.html) a too big (60cm) Raleigh International to poprad recently, I found myself still pining for one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,566
Posted By johnnyace

I had the same Kalloy stem on a Peugeot...

I had the same Kalloy stem on a Peugeot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193554749@N07/albums/72157719803321353) I picked up back in the early summer. Hated that damn thing, but I finally found a...
Forum: Southern California
11-30-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,906
Posted By johnnyace

Watch out at Black's Beach...

Watch out at Black's Beach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%27s_Beach). :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,475
Posted By johnnyace

Pretty nice day for a ride. You gotta get 'em in...

Pretty nice day for a ride. You gotta get 'em in when you can at this time of year. Took a few nice shots out at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ankeny/).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,919
Posted By johnnyace

Here you go: ...

Here you go:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51705700105_2f89f171f3_3k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mM4ef2)1986 Peugeot PXR80 (https://flic.kr/p/2mM4ef2) by John Jones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,475
Posted By johnnyace

A short, chilly 25-miler this Thanksgiving Day....

A short, chilly 25-miler this Thanksgiving Day. Didn't take many pics, but this old barn caught my attention. Definitely seen better days!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,919
Posted By johnnyace

Received my medium saddle bag a couple of days...

Received my medium saddle bag a couple of days ago. Looking good on the Peugeot!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,475
Posted By johnnyace

Well, there was one black bear spotted at this...

Well, there was one black bear spotted at this year's Cino (by Dave Kirk, I believe). But it was high-tailing it away from the road as he approached.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,245
Posted By johnnyace

French derailleurs. After several disappointments...

French derailleurs. After several disappointments and outright failures, I'm just not willing to go there any more. Although my wife has a Huret Duopar on her 1984 Trek 620 that works quite well (for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,600
Posted By johnnyace

The bike upon pickup earlier today. Facilitating...

The bike upon pickup earlier today. Facilitating the transfer and packing/shipping with The Thin Man and philpeugeot , via my LBS, the Bike Peddler (https://www.bikepeddler.com/).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,919
Posted By johnnyace

“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of...

“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” ~Edward Abbey

I'm going in, got my eye on a medium saddle bag, maybe more. Thanks for the heads-up, ascherer !

EDIT: Yup,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,401
Posted By johnnyace

I just picked up what appears to be an...

I just picked up what appears to be an all-original 1985 Prestige. I'll have to check the serial number when I take delivery.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 11:38 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,817
Posted By johnnyace

More than 8 or 9 seems like overkill to me, but...

More than 8 or 9 seems like overkill to me, but stuff marches on regardless of what I think. I agree with N2deep that 3x9 was probably the apex of gear development.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,708
Posted By johnnyace

I need to check in with Steve (Hampsten), but I...

I need to check in with Steve (Hampsten), but I believe I'm about 4 months out, so maybe March. Just in time for spring riding!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,708
Posted By johnnyace

:innocent: Mine is in the works, but in steel,...

:innocent: Mine is in the works, but in steel, not titanium:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 26,879
Posted By johnnyace

Having observed your penchant for Black Mountain...

Having observed your penchant for Black Mountain Cycles and myself keeping an eye on them for several years, I almost went this route for my brand-new bike (not C&V). Who knows, maybe I will still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,475
Posted By johnnyace

Cino isn't specifically a "gravel" ride, but...

Cino isn't specifically a "gravel" ride, but there's plenty of it, so if you're burnt out on it, it may not be your thing. Read this (https://www.cinorider.com/the-cino/) to understand the spirit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 26,879
Posted By johnnyace

It's only a humble Motobecane Grand Record, but...

It's only a humble Motobecane Grand Record, but man is it a great rider. Bonus points for being heavily customized:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 11:09 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,944
Posted By johnnyace

Bike & Bike Parts Lot - $10,000 (Albany, OR)

Bring a U-Haul or a trailer, you're gonna need it!

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/albany-bike-bike-parts-lot/7404118960.html


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,978
Posted By johnnyace

Yup, this pretty much sums it up. poprad...

Yup, this pretty much sums it up.

poprad Nice Portland representation there on the last pic, with the River City Bicycles cap you're wearing. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,122
Posted By johnnyace

The Peugeot PXR80, fresh from many upgrades....

The Peugeot PXR80, fresh from many upgrades. Added the Selle Anatomica saddle today.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51655478026_1372a0307d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGBPY7)1986 Peugeot PXR80...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,050
Posted By johnnyace

I've found myself wondering lately why he hasn't...

I've found myself wondering lately why he hasn't posted in such a long time. Now I know. Ride in peace, rootboy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,498
Posted By johnnyace

New Selle Anatomica saddle

Much better, both aesthetically and comfortably, with a new Selle Anatomica saddle, in black:
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