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11-06-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,816
Posted By gomango

My McLean was a lucky find and its former owner...

My McLean was a lucky find and its former owner lived here in Minnesota.

It has been a joy to own.

...
09-02-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 17,315
Posted By gomango

Semi retired here at this point. I'll be...

Semi retired here at this point.

I'll be down to 2-3 bikes by spring.

Major pain selling bikes locally, but most are gone. I'll start posting parts for sale this fall.

Riding more this year...
09-02-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,608
Posted By gomango

I was at a friend's cabin fishing and he had a...

I was at a friend's cabin fishing and he had a neat 1989ish TREK 820 leaning against the garage.

Luckily it was under a tarp and an overhang. As you might imagine, spiders galore. :)

He asked...
05-13-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,010
Posted By gomango

The only road riding I do nowadays is distance...

The only road riding I do nowadays is distance riding with a group of friends.

Everything else is gravel or mtbs.

A year ago one of our riding group decided to sell his Waterford "Rando"...
12-30-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,403
Posted By gomango

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Neat bike. My McLean likes it. :)

This is likely my...
11-28-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,926
Posted By gomango

That's a gorgeous bike. If I needed another bike,...

That's a gorgeous bike. If I needed another bike, I'd have one just like this beauty.
11-16-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,920
Posted By gomango

I just fished his flies last weekend. Up on...

I just fished his flies last weekend.

Up on the Bois Brule river in northern Wisconsin for Steelhead.

I had quite a few of Scott's flies and shared them with friends.

Beautiful flies and...
06-25-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,227
Posted By gomango

Wow, just wow. :)

Wow, just wow. :)
06-13-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,196
Posted By gomango

Yes, Happy belated birthday Brent. Keep those...

Yes, Happy belated birthday Brent. Keep those RPM's up. :)
06-02-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,004
Posted By gomango

My McLean One of the versions. ...

My McLean

One of the versions.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/799x547/51788118638_6cb7c25de3_c_copy_6c69a51f875426b1af3c9674a56f49e2ebecc2b8.jpg
05-21-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,341
Posted By gomango

Pretty bike. Enjoy!

Pretty bike.

Enjoy!
02-08-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 231,812
Posted By gomango

Snazzy. Color me envious. Great bike!!!!!!!!!!

Snazzy. Color me envious. Great bike!!!!!!!!!!
02-03-22, 05:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,717
Posted By gomango

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Great bikes. I did a 230 mile trip on mine last summer.

Please excuse the...
01-26-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,470
Posted By gomango

Minnesota style. :) ...

Minnesota style. :)

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1326x1694/fly_31bbbbffc6ba77ce06c2160cb5f3fe88374d47fa.jpg
01-25-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,336
Posted By gomango

My McLean Perfect Pleasure is pretty zippy. ...

My McLean Perfect Pleasure is pretty zippy.
It's pretty similar to this nowadays, but I have GP 5000's (700x32) on there atm....
12-31-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,558
Posted By gomango

Horrifically out of shape over the last ten...

Horrifically out of shape over the last ten years, I called a halt to that issue two years ago.

I decided to stop collecting and just work on the engine.

Four of my riding buddies are doing...
12-31-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,558
Posted By gomango

Slow year for me. Sold a bunch of goodies...

Slow year for me.

Sold a bunch of goodies (C&V related) and rode constantly.

Just over 4,100 miles on the road bikes and another 2,800 on the mtb/gravel bikes.

Been super busy building fly...
12-25-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,459
Posted By gomango

This Christmas I am thankful for a wonderful...

This Christmas I am thankful for a wonderful family and friends.

I also thought about Scott Gabriel today and I hope his family is doing ok.

I'm going fly fishing tomorrow and using some of...
12-12-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,608
Posted By gomango

Interesting bikes I think. They make a great...

Interesting bikes I think.

They make a great all purpose bike, for sure.

A friend just gifted me one that had been hanging in his garage for years.

I might just go in a similar direction,...
12-11-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,608
Posted By gomango

My Bilenky ...

My Bilenky

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50212440431_32a34cae9f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jv6Taz)IMG_6502 (https://flic.kr/p/2jv6Taz) by Grady Linehan...
11-26-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,728
Posted By gomango

I'd fire up the Paypal machine for the right...

I'd fire up the Paypal machine for the right Chris Kvale or Curt Goodrich opportunities.

A Toei may get me hot and bothered as well.
11-11-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 26,481
Posted By gomango

It's still here, so maybe my Hollands. ...

It's still here, so maybe my Hollands.


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11-06-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,920
Posted By gomango

This is sad news. I sent him a few notes...

This is sad news.

I sent him a few notes last spring about fly fishing without a response.

Scott was an immensely talented fly tier and routinely sent me "care" packages. He wanted me to test...
10-04-21, 06:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,540
Posted By gomango

It rides great and is a great bike packing rig. ...

It rides great and is a great bike packing rig.

So nice that I am selling my Bilenky tourer, which is a very nice bike in its own right.

I went with the Shimano GRX 800 2x build and had them do...
10-03-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,540
Posted By gomango

Same here. I'm in the process of listing...

Same here.

I'm in the process of listing three bikes this month and they are all vintage.

Beautiful bikes for sure, but I need the $$$$ for my fly rod building hobby. I have eleven orders from...
09-03-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,301
Posted By gomango

That's what we did for my wife. Bought the MAP...

That's what we did for my wife. Bought the MAP frameset for a surprisingly reasonable amount and then collected parts and built the wheelset.

It was not cheap, but she loves the bike.

I have...
08-15-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,128
Posted By gomango

I can think of many builders that deserve support...

I can think of many builders that deserve support ahead of this RH option.

For example, I'd much rather toss an order at Mitch Pryor (MAP) if he were to pick up a torch again.
...
08-13-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,530
Posted By gomango

Do it! We sold two of my wifes' nice bikes....

Do it!

We sold two of my wifes' nice bikes. She only rides her MAP and seems to survive with one bike.

I know that's hard to believe. :)

edit: Your Lyons are very nice bikes. I'm impressed.
08-11-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By gomango

A buddy has the Ruthworks 10" waxed canvas rando...

A buddy has the Ruthworks 10" waxed canvas rando on his Weigle.

Seems very durable and looks great.

He brings a Craft bag cover to put on for driving rain and it is very bright.
08-11-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By gomango

My wife has an Acorn rando on her MAP. Nice...

My wife has an Acorn rando on her MAP.
Nice bag.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50254215413_c45bfd5eef_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jyMZpT)IMG_6542 (https://flic.kr/p/2jyMZpT) by Grady Linehan...
05-19-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 619
Views: 155,085
Posted By gomango

@ Terpdevil My Hollands is a great bike....

@ Terpdevil

My Hollands is a great bike. I've owned it for years and it is always a joy to ride. If I could fit 32's on it, it would be perfect.

Pm me for details on JH if you get a chance.
...
04-11-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,285
Posted By gomango

Your Ritchey looks great and so practical. ...

Your Ritchey looks great and so practical.

FWIW I gave up on "vintage only" over five years ago. I started riding modern mtb's and it was game over.

So many improvements.

As for modern road...
04-10-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 128,156
Posted By gomango

Thanks again. Got my Hollands right back on...

Thanks again.

Got my Hollands right back on the road. :)
03-26-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,602
Posted By gomango

Beauties. Practical, attractive bikes. :)

Beauties. Practical, attractive bikes. :)
03-10-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,692
Posted By gomango

I ordered a Faran. Haven't received it yet,...

I ordered a Faran.

Haven't received it yet, but I am collecting components.

...
03-10-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,692
Posted By gomango

Best of both worlds. imho :) Moots Baxter ...

Best of both worlds. imho :)

Moots Baxter


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03-09-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,409
Posted By gomango

@ Brent's Dinucci. Wow. A showstopper....

@ Brent's Dinucci.

Wow.

A showstopper. :)
02-27-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,669
Posted By gomango

I have one on my Yeti mtb. Helps keep the...

I have one on my Yeti mtb.

Helps keep the chain on (tension) when the trail gets super bumpy.

https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/shimano-xt-shadow-plus-rear-derailleur/
02-10-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,649
Posted By gomango

One of my top five bikes on the forum. Great...

One of my top five bikes on the forum.

Great to hear you have an enthusiast that will take over stewardship. :)
01-01-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,001
Posted By gomango

4,500 miles. Tough to do on a mtb, but not...

4,500 miles.

Tough to do on a mtb, but not on gravel touring.

Have the "tools" and the partners in crime.

Four longer trips are planned along with some lofty weekly numbers.

I may retire...
12-26-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,743
Posted By gomango

Mrs. Gomango has been dealing with my OCD...

Mrs. Gomango has been dealing with my OCD tendencies for 35 years. She politely asked me to clear the deck this coming calendar year. I am keeping four total, which seems pretty reasonable. Expect to...
12-20-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,421
Posted By gomango

Yes, it was a great tire. Old pics, but I've...

Yes, it was a great tire.

Old pics, but I've used it on a couple of bikes in the last few years.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50254215293_d2753b9bbd_b.jpg...
12-14-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,491
Posted By gomango

Great minds and all that. :) Just arrived at...

Great minds and all that. :)

Just arrived at home and mine is here as well.

A gift to moi, I will open it at the appropriate moment.
12-13-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,277
Posted By gomango

Nice tires, but a little spendy for what you get....

Nice tires, but a little spendy for what you get.

I rode a set on my Stigmata, which I recently sold,

I used the 700x38's when I didn't run the 650b wheelset, but I ran them tubeless.

If you...
11-11-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,964
Posted By gomango

Not in my experience. The shop I rode for...

Not in my experience.

The shop I rode for had three options with a De Rosa frameset.

Think of good, better, best.

It was all defined by groupsets.

The "dentists" were not racing att....
11-11-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,964
Posted By gomango

Buy one of each and live with them for a bit. ...

Buy one of each and live with them for a bit.

Internet discussions are fun, but you can tell the difference when you compare in person.
11-07-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 619
Views: 155,085
Posted By gomango

That Kvale can do no wrong. :) The only...

That Kvale can do no wrong. :)

The only fault I notice is it doesn't live at my house.

Congrats Kobe, love the build.

I should have mine built by next summer.
11-03-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,730
Posted By gomango

They did a fantastic job on the color. It's...

They did a fantastic job on the color.

It's sooo close to the original.

....and a great decision on the drivetrain.

I'm inclined to go with the same plan on my Bilenky this winter
...
11-03-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,730
Posted By gomango

Another keeper for me is my Hollands. EL-OS...

Another keeper for me is my Hollands.

EL-OS goodness, with a light touring possibility as well.

Again, an old pic but you can get the idea,

A lot of other bikes have come and gone, but this...
11-03-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,730
Posted By gomango

Some nice pics of my McLean. Better than I...

Some nice pics of my McLean.

Better than I could shoot, for sure.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x820/full_70ed1fe19bf28336dc203285bbc423c188af40e3.jpg


McLean...
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