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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,362
Posted By LibertyFLS

I've come to the conclusion I'm 100% a weather...

I've come to the conclusion I'm 100% a weather weenie. I live in SoCal the place with the self proclaimed "best weather" but honestly, I hate it. It's been 26 years, it's cold half the year, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

I got my Fulcrum racing wheelset from Probikekit...

I got my Fulcrum racing wheelset from Probikekit and have been really happy with them. FedEx again blow my mind with how poorly they handle packages though. The box was soaking wet and had huge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 12:01 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,477
Posted By LibertyFLS

1988 Trek 360 60cm I’m trying to sell ...

1988 Trek 360 60cm I’m trying to sell
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,596
Posted By LibertyFLS

I now have a couple hundred miles on mine but...

I now have a couple hundred miles on mine but this thread made me nervous of course. On today’s 26 mile ride I was on our blacktop which is ok at best and usually worse and on the bike lanes along...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,508
Posted By LibertyFLS

I do it generally to stretch and drink some and...

I do it generally to stretch and drink some and take a break and look at the ocean. It’s windy here though and I got knocked on my arse back in like Feb. riding no hands, happy as a lark, crossed an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

I've had this bike (1 month now?) and thought...

I've had this bike (1 month now?) and thought it's odd that the original crankset was very tight, it didn't spin freely and thought maybe it's just a modern bottom bracket with sealed cartridge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By LibertyFLS

T-Mar you actually are the one who informed me...

T-Mar you actually are the one who informed me it’s a 1980 and probably Miki last year around the time I got it.

I ordered a rack for the back so my boy can put his backpack and start riding to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 33,031
Posted By LibertyFLS

100%. I don’t know how anyone can listen to the...

100%. I don’t know how anyone can listen to the same thing over and over all their life. Go to concerts and hear the same music from the remaining 1-3 members. No thanks.

I appreciate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,178
Posted By LibertyFLS

That bike shop was on Narbonne Ave in Lomita, CA,...

That bike shop was on Narbonne Ave in Lomita, CA, which is pretty random because Lomita is a small “city” in LA county. I lived on Narbonne ave for a few years but that shop was long gone I assume....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,366
Posted By LibertyFLS

Meanwhile my $25 shipped on alibaba fake vintage...

Meanwhile my $25 shipped on alibaba fake vintage Heylett Leroux bibs and a plain black pair I’ve worn about 100x each, machine wash and dry still fit and work like day one.

Which makes me wonder...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,951
Posted By LibertyFLS

Nah that was the thing for me, I was expecting...

Nah that was the thing for me, I was expecting hippies and patchouli oil, but I went almost as a dare because a girl said "you want to go to a yoga class with me?". And I walked in, and was like OMG...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,400
Posted By LibertyFLS

I’ve made some changes to the Fairdale I recently...

I’ve made some changes to the Fairdale I recently got. First I got a 100mm Ritchey WCS stem (came with fsa carbon 110mm) which is 50% lighter than the carbon one, and some black cork tape. Next I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,951
Posted By LibertyFLS

I got into yoga when I was 30 and did it...

I got into yoga when I was 30 and did it religiously for 3 years. I credit what I learned in that class (power yoga before they called it "hot yoga"...) for keeping my back and neck 95% free of pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

Since I can’t decide on wheels or a budget,...

Since I can’t decide on wheels or a budget, probably 4-500, I decided to change to some tires that weigh about 1/2 of the solid rubber Specialized Endurant and got Vittoria Corsa g2. Two rides on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,210
Posted By LibertyFLS

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-21, 10:29 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,291
Posted By LibertyFLS

I wasn’t ever a paper boy but I was a bike...

I wasn’t ever a paper boy but I was a bike messenger in Baltimore back in the late 80’s for a while
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,839
Posted By LibertyFLS

There’s no reason not to have a passion for both....

There’s no reason not to have a passion for both. I have been into cars all my life. A bad mtb accident in the 90’s put an instant stop to my cycling. Early 00’s I rescued a really good bmx from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

So I took the advice and kept the fd and just...

So I took the advice and kept the fd and just spent a few minutes dialing it in. the chain doesn’t drag in any gear on the big ring but it does on the small ring in the higher gears so will try a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By LibertyFLS

1980 SR Semi Pro

Documenting my (kids) 1980 SR Semi Pro. Bought around 11/2020.

Discovered frame and forks were bent so got a straight pair from thook and had them chromed at a local place. Also got some super...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-05-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By LibertyFLS

$75 plus shipping

$75 plus shipping
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By LibertyFLS

I love your idea. I don’t like riding in wind and...

I love your idea. I don’t like riding in wind and it’s always windy here except in the morning. I don’t like being constantly moved around but I especially hate the howling in my ears and it’s not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,591
Posted By LibertyFLS

Time to update and share some pics. I...

Time to update and share some pics.

I replaced the Universal brakes with nos Modolo levers and super clean calipers, and some new Kool-stop pads for a way better stopping experience at least imo....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5,337
Views: 842,426
Posted By LibertyFLS

thats lame, I didn’t even notice but I will pay...

thats lame, I didn’t even notice but I will pay attention next time lol
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-28-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By LibertyFLS

smh sorry $90 plus shipping

smh sorry $90 plus shipping
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-28-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By LibertyFLS

FS 27” Wheelset Weinmann RM19

$90 plus shipping obo

Weimann RM19 27x1.25” with Pasela tires. This is a modern Wheelset that has 100mm front and 126mm rear spacing for vintage classic bikes, 5, 6 & 7 speed freewheels fit....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,704
Posted By LibertyFLS

heck yeah that’s awesome!!

heck yeah that’s awesome!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5,337
Views: 842,426
Posted By LibertyFLS

Rode past this tree yesterday, I never stop to...

Rode past this tree yesterday, I never stop to enjoy the view though!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,424
Posted By LibertyFLS

Glad to hear you're Ok most importantly. I had my...

Glad to hear you're Ok most importantly. I had my first road bike crash earlier this year (since I last rode road bikes in the 80's that is...) and it happens in an instant in some cases, in mine...
Forum: For Sale
08-26-21, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By LibertyFLS

probably. No protection though. I will have to...

probably. No protection though. I will have to get an envelope maybe it will fit a padded one
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

Everything is SRAM, even though it’s not a...

Everything is SRAM, even though it’s not a factory Fairdale build list, it’s got Rival shifters, cranks, brakes, and rd. Only the fd is Shimano. The wheels are Axis I definitely want to swap them out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

ok thanks I’ll mess with the d-a one a bit, I...

ok thanks I’ll mess with the d-a one a bit, I just like things to match but at least the logo is super subtle haha. I’ve been working on my own bikes since I was 12 and worked as a wrencher in a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

That’s interesting, I have been doing loads of...

That’s interesting, I have been doing loads of googling and not seen anything like that. Watched several videos and they look easy to set up and smooth in action but now I’m definitely curious. So do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-21, 11:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By LibertyFLS

Parts for Fairdale Goodship

hello, so based on some suggestions I got from y'all on my first thread in Road Cycling, I ordered a set of SRAM Rival 22 cranks with 52/36 I guess that's considered "semi compact". I've been having...
Forum: For Sale
08-24-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By LibertyFLS

$10 + shipping?

$10 + shipping?
Forum: For Sale
08-23-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By LibertyFLS

WTB SRAM front derailleur 31.8 2x10 or 11

As title states, I have Rival but don’t care which series as long as it’s clean. Bottom pull please
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,924
Posted By LibertyFLS

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,337
Views: 842,426
Posted By LibertyFLS

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,704
Posted By LibertyFLS

I’ve been a graphic designer for my whole career...

I’ve been a graphic designer for my whole career but I have no passion for it. So at 50 I enrolled in a residential electrical class because I wanted to get into construction. Anyhow COVID derailed...
Forum: For Sale
08-23-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By LibertyFLS

TAKEN by mbiehn

TAKEN by mbiehn
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,599
Posted By LibertyFLS

appreciate the post and your bike looks awesome,...

appreciate the post and your bike looks awesome, I love the way gravel bikes look
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,893
Posted By LibertyFLS

After a week or so I can say I really like the...

After a week or so I can say I really like the bike. I changed the Bianchi front brake for a SRAM one to match the rear, ditched the lizard skin grey wrap, and swapped the FSA carbon 110mm stem for a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,274
Posted By LibertyFLS

14 miles this morning, went down so I had to go...

14 miles this morning, went down so I had to go back up. Nice time getting used to my new bike, it’s different than my ‘73 Falcon which I’ve been riding all year, but it’s surprisingly similar even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,169
Posted By LibertyFLS

I wonder what ever happened with this bike

I wonder what ever happened with this bike
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,774
Posted By LibertyFLS

1 mtb ‘95 Trek 950 I bought at a bike shop I...

1 mtb ‘95 Trek 950 I bought at a bike shop I worked at back then - time flies way too fast ;(
2 bmx (plus my kids first race bike which I kept)
4 road, 3 vintage’73-88 and one modern 2018

Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,703
Posted By LibertyFLS

Yes you can absolutely use different levers, in...

Yes you can absolutely use different levers, in fact just about any levers will work with any cable pull brakes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,400
Posted By LibertyFLS

Just got my first modern bike this week, a 2018...

Just got my first modern bike this week, a 2018 Fairdale Goodship. Feels different than my 1973 Falcon but it’s more similar than different. Mainly shifting and the stiffness are the biggest...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,189
Posted By LibertyFLS

I started lifting at 45 for the first time in my...

I started lifting at 45 for the first time in my life and it became religion. I went 3-5 days a week for 5+ years straight until COVID happened. I got dumbells soon after but for me, lifting at home...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-14-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By LibertyFLS

yay!! SOLD

yay!!

SOLD
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By LibertyFLS

Free Berthet Lyotard pedals and straps

Taken/sold!!

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By LibertyFLS

Free Shimano brake levers non-aero

SOLD

BL-Z304 is stamped on them, they are very nice looking but definitely could use a good cleaning and polishing. Missing one clamp.

I just want to pay it forward, so $10 for a usps small...
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