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04-24-24, 03:33 PM
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Posted By Caliwild

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04-23-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 40,639
Posted By brandenjs

It's funny this thread was revived. I just had my...

It's funny this thread was revived. I just had my son pick up this Allez Epic (not sure about the year). It was 4 hours away, but 10 minutes from him. Couldn't turn it down for the price. This is the...
04-23-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,960
Posted By Kabuki12

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone...

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone up there and ridden even in light rain and not been disappointed. You can ride as far as you like and there are great views around every corner and...
04-23-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 40,639
Posted By IdahoBrett

A real good friend provided transport for my...

A real good friend provided transport for my recent N+1 acquisition. It is from a fine and generous BF member. The jersey was an unexpected surprise. I think it is a 1984 since the serial number...
04-22-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By PlymouthJLA

Since there are so many other folks sharing...

Since there are so many other folks sharing photos of their beautiful Serottas here, I'll throw mine into the mix: a 1994 Colorado Ti that was just finished being built up. I absolutely love this...
04-22-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By pnwgopher

Here's that rapid tour - it's exceptional and was...

Here's that rapid tour - it's exceptional and was ahead of its time. Fits 33s, and my lower back appreciates the head tube extension. Only way I'll ever sell it is if I find the same frame in...
04-22-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By SoCaled

Ben's mom (Caroline Serotta) was my elementary...

Ben's mom (Caroline Serotta) was my elementary school Art Teacher and the best one anyone ever had! She was a jeweler (taught Jewellery at Skidmore college) and she was the one who put a torch in...
04-22-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By Mr. 66

Birds of a feather flock together… ...

Birds of a feather flock together…
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04-20-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By Velo Mule

That is a good point. Serotta's were painted...

That is a good point. Serotta's were painted with Imron, which at the time was expensive, looked great and was durable. The build quality was excellent as well. The shame about Ben being a frame...
04-20-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By NVFlinch

Shameless first world people showing off their...

Shameless first world people showing off their wealth! Well, OK, here's mine :)
Legend ST (Yep, I've swapped out the front tire, and adjusted the bars/seat - get over it......
04-20-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,958
Posted By Smokinapankake

Just added this old thing to the herd: ...

Just added this old thing to the herd:

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1996 Gary Fisher Aquila
04-20-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By Chuckk

A couple more: ...

A couple more:

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1992 Serotta Colorado II Coors Light Team Replica
...
04-19-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By JoeBass

Purchased my Legend Ti from Dave Kirk shortly...

Purchased my Legend Ti from Dave Kirk shortly after he started his own shop and I've been having all kinds of fun with it since. :) Fantastic bikes, IMHO....
04-18-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,929
Posted By seagrade

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04-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,958
Posted By RCMoeur

We took this pair down to the semi-annual GABA...

We took this pair down to the semi-annual GABA Tucson bike swap yesterday. Didn't get a chance to clean them up beforehand. They elicited a lot of glances and comments on the "pinnacle of...
04-10-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By r0ckh0und

r0ckh0und's Ross Super Gran Tour XV

Bought this from a scrapper this morning. It was given to him by a neighbor. Thank goodness he had the wherewithal to keep it from the crusher. Ishiwata 024 tubing with nearly complete Arabesque...
04-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 818
Posted By jamesdak

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one....

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one. It sure looked rough when I unboxed it but you should see it now! All told I probably put 4 hours into reviving the paint by hand. I really need...
04-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By squachie

1997 Bontrager Privateer retro-mod

This is my 97' retro-mod. Lots of NOS goodies, The bike its self is NOS. I pulled it fresh from the box to do this build. The list of NOS parts are as follows. frame, fork, bars, stem, seat post, Slr...
04-06-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,409
Posted By cinelliguy

Hi to all, Here are some images of riders...

Hi to all,

Here are some images of riders and bicycles. Temps on my Garmin (always suspect), low of 48F high of 74F. Wind increased as the day progressed. Great group, fun time, thanks once again...
04-04-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,033
Posted By chaadster

The sun came out for a sec so I thought I’d try...

The sun came out for a sec so I thought I’d try for a better pic, but it clouded again. Maybe the tan bits
seem less odd though? I dunno, but I like it and I’m callin’ this one done!...
04-03-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By gravityhurts

Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono

So very excited to have purchased this early Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono... I'm absolutely giddy!
It's remarkably well preserved and only needs a wheelset.
Best $450 bucks I've ever spent on a...
04-03-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,033
Posted By chaadster

Bringing the bike up from the basement for Spring...

Bringing the bike up from the basement for Spring prep made me realize I never updated this thread! I did decide to keep as-is, but with a couple of aesthetically driven mods.

I did swap out to a...
04-03-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,958
Posted By cjefferds

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today! I had...

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today!

I had toyed with the idea of parting it out for use on another build and selling the frame but thought better of it. This bike was purchased from the...
04-02-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,985
Posted By genejockey

Imagine how they'd feel about the 1x drive trains...

Imagine how they'd feel about the 1x drive trains with enormous cogs, and a dozen of them!

EDIT: I expect they'd say, "FINALLY!!! That 44 x 18 crap is for the birds!"
04-02-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 686
Posted By genejockey

It is done. ...

It is done.

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And now I'm back up to 10.
04-01-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,985
Posted By Kabuki12

Agreed , just a glance . I don't recall anyone...

Agreed , just a glance . I don't recall anyone getting bounced , even in the early Paso Robles days when Wes was there. I do remember critically looking at Luciano's old bike and wondering how the...
04-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,938
Posted By Robvolz

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a...

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a Japanese bike in an Italian Eroica?
A British bike in a French?
A Russian bike in a Ukrainian?
A coal black French bike in a Newcastle Eroica?

OK,...
04-01-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,985
Posted By bikingshearer

I think "inspecting" is overstating it. More...

I think "inspecting" is overstating it. More like "glancing and perhaps raising an eyebrow ever so slightly."
03-31-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By RCMoeur

As a brand-new "serious rider" back in 1980-81, I...

As a brand-new "serious rider" back in 1980-81, I discovered the wisdom of Frank Berto in the pages of Bicycling magazine (back when it was very much worth reading). I had just purchased my first...
03-31-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 686
Posted By genejockey

Decisions, Decisions....

A couple years ago, I got a 1989 Schwinn Circuit - Columbus tubing with Tange aero chrome fork and seatstays, Shimano Sante groupset. The top of the non-Paramount line at the time. I had seen a...
03-31-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

Happy Easter!

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03-30-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By DiabloScott

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Been a while since I've done Hamilton too, and my birthday is the...
03-30-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By bikingshearer

That's a lot of walking in three days.:innocent:

That's a lot of walking in three days.:innocent:
03-30-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By SwimmerMike

I'm targeting getting my climbing legs back and...

I'm targeting getting my climbing legs back and doing Hamilton with you guys.
03-30-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By SwimmerMike

If you're adding Umunhum You can make it a double...

If you're adding Umunhum You can make it a double with Loma Prieta (which is a higher peak) then cross over to Umunhum from the backside. Making it 5 peaks. I'm not going to say this is a legal...
03-30-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By cinelliguy

One time a long time ago, almost a past life, I...

One time a long time ago, almost a past life, I did all three in one day..not on a C&V bike though :-/

https://www.strava.com/activities/773580

Guy
03-30-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By gaucho777

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the...

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the 27th so I’ll try to be there. I’ve lived in the Bay Area since ‘96, and have yet to try the Mt. Hamilton climb. I’ve made it up Mt. Tam & Mt. Diablo, so...
03-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By joluja

83 Bianchi Super Leggera Salvage Job

Found this 83 Bianchi on OfferUp rotting away in the Arizona sun and had to save it. Miraculously, most of the important original stuff is still there (panto’d stem, seat post, brake levers,...
03-29-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By genejockey

Hmmmmm. I last (and first, for that matter) went...

Hmmmmm. I last (and first, for that matter) went up Mt Hamilton on 1 January 2000. I still have the bike I rode, which is surely vintage by now!
03-29-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By davester

Ha! My plan is actually start at Manchester...

Ha! My plan is actually start at Manchester Airport, ride through the Peak District then the Yorkshire Dales on my way to the Lake District. In the Lake District the plan is to ride Velo Retro, after...
03-29-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,938
Posted By darkmoon

Beautiful 3Rensho and Superbe Pro! It's very...

Beautiful 3Rensho and Superbe Pro!
It's very hard to find this level of 3Rensho in Japan.
Congrats!

I guess you all know what 3Rensho means.
3 straight wins.
Yoshi Konno made many Keirin...
03-29-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By roadcrankr

Lick-Wilmerding HS is in San Francisco, with...

Lick-Wilmerding HS is in San Francisco, with typically 500 students from predominantly wealthy families.
James Lick is two miles south of Mt Hamilton Road. It opened in 1950 as the first high school...
03-29-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By montagna_lunga

I'll be one month into a surprise sabbatical and...

I'll be one month into a surprise sabbatical and beings I grew up riding Mt Hamilton and around the South Bay and California I would love to make this ride! Decisions...decisions...

Dale B Phelps...
03-29-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By bikingshearer

I was debating doing this ride (starting at least...

I was debating doing this ride (starting at least two hours before the rest of you so I might actually reach the top before you all start back down), but have realized that I have a prior engagement...
03-28-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By gugie

Sure, James Lick's name is all over the Bay Area....

Sure, James Lick's name is all over the Bay Area. But this Wilmerding guy...

Lick-Wilmerding High School sounds like a Monty Python sketch. My buddy Andy swears it's a real high school, but I've...
03-28-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By davester

I've ridden Hamilton many times, both from Alum...

I've ridden Hamilton many times, both from Alum Rock and from Livermore. It's a great ride. Unfortunately I'll probably be in the UK on this date, otherwise I'd be there for sure. On weekends they...
03-28-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,938
Posted By Robvolz

My 1st Japanese bike!!!

I drove to Bend OR to drop wine, Mac stuff and some random 1st gen dura ace (nos) and pick up a Bianchi Sabino, which I thought would make a good project for the kids at the co-op.

My buddy and I...
03-28-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By gugie

I'm reminded that the keeper of my zero bike...

I'm reminded that the keeper of my zero bike (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1117388-zero-bike.html) and multiple time recidivist on my TdMIL...
03-28-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,320
Posted By mgopack42

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the...

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the gift shop. I came from the other side, and it was a long 95 mile day from Patterson....
03-27-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 922
Posted By Manny66

Chess set with a twist

I came across this old wooden chess set at an Estate Sale . Its almost 3 foot wide and the pieces are wood .Decided I could refurbish it and give it a Cycling Edge . I had some old Cycling decals and...
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