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09-20-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,482
Posted By Ed333

Although starting life as a MTB, my 1984 Trek...

Although starting life as a MTB, my 1984 Trek 850, with its 531 double butted tubing, super long chain stays (providing tons of clearance from rear bags for my size 14 heels), relatively low bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,394
Posted By Ed333

When I had my first Mini Cooper, back in 2003,...

When I had my first Mini Cooper, back in 2003, Mini drivers always gave "the wave" to one another, it was a tight little club at the time, "we few, we happy few". Then as the cars became more...
07-05-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 67,059
Posted By Ed333

MattTheHat said "Does anyone actually need a...

MattTheHat said "Does anyone actually need a bike? No.

I beg to differ, I have been in the situation where a bike was the only way I could hold dpwn a particular job because of the commute...
Replies: 31
Views: 15,738
Posted By Ed333

So for a 1984 Trek 850, 24" frame, Reynolds 531...

So for a 1984 Trek 850, 24" frame, Reynolds 531 Chromoly lugged frame, just out of LLBean bike shop with complete tuneup, new bar and grips, new brake pads, Blackburn racks, new tires, 15 speed, very...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ed333

still have 850

Yes, I still have the 850, I decided to sell the Fat Chance, it went to a good home and is getting good use. I got the 850 tuned up, swapped in a new bar, the bike shop said they were unable to...
04-18-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 45,867
Posted By Ed333

Those were pretty good running cars as I...

Those were pretty good running cars as I recall...I had a popcorn popper two cycle free wheeling turtle back Saab as the first car I ever purchased. Once I was out driving and the clutch hydraulics...
04-05-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,300
Posted By Ed333

We have both rotaries and roundabouts in the US,...

We have both rotaries and roundabouts in the US, rotaries are larger and negotiated at higher speed, roundabouts are a more recent import from the UK, smaller,, low speed.
04-05-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,198
Posted By Ed333

You mentioned a bicycle painted on the...

You mentioned a bicycle painted on the roadway...is that a sharrow, meaning bikes may take the full lane? Do you have that in NY? Also , we have a state law in Maine, motor vehicles passing a...
03-08-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,596
Posted By Ed333

I ride with my wife, but I wouldn't call us a...

I ride with my wife, but I wouldn't call us a group. I once had a tandem, and quickly sold it, that was a divorce bike.
mostly I don't want to be Old and In the Way, so solo it is. I gave up on...
03-01-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,559
Posted By Ed333

ride what you have

A lot of folks are showing pictures of what we call crushed rock in Maine; gravel is usually sandy. with rocks in it, or whatever else the native subsoil is. Riding on gravel is pretty much a...
02-28-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 45,867
Posted By Ed333

Totally worth spending money on. one of the few...

Totally worth spending money on. one of the few sports cars of the time which would reasonably fit someone 6'3" with a large frame. And don't forget the V8 version, the Sunbeam Tiger.
12-28-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,040
Posted By Ed333

As a target shooter and pistol match official...

As a target shooter and pistol match official (standing right by the shooter), I have inhaled my share and experienced elevated lead levels at different points, but this was with protracted exposure...
Forum: For Sale
11-29-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ed333

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: For Sale
11-02-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ed333

wts Wicked Fat Chance, vintage and pristine

SOLD. $850
Vintage Classic Mountain Bike, Early 90's WICKED FAT CHANCE, original owner, EXCELLENT condition, light use on-road only, just serviced at LLBean bike shop. 20" frame, original Fat City...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,986
Posted By Ed333

The question as posed, with reference to years...

The question as posed, with reference to years owned, triggered another question : Assuming hard regular use, do carbon fiber frames have a safe useful life span (one short enough that anyone now...
06-08-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,556
Posted By Ed333

comments to comments

HATE when that happens, leads to pedestrian road rage, visualize Rambo like elbow thrusts or hip checks...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ed333

relative sizes

I think I was recalling my wifes' bike as to 17.5; but frankly I have forgotten how to measure frame size. Standover height, from ground to top of top tube, is a tad over 34" for the Trek, and 32"...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ed333

Which old Mntn bike to keep?

A- which one to keep, and which to sell?
B- what would selling price ranges be for each?

I just turned 80, am doing the Swedish Cleaning, have two bikes and have decided I only need one, the use...
04-06-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,509
Posted By Ed333

I have (am the original owner) a 1984 Trek 850...

I have (am the original owner) a 1984 Trek 850 mountain bike, which I always thought was better suited to conversion to a heavy duty touring (or grocery shopping) bike. 15 spd Shimano with a very...
02-10-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,887
Posted By Ed333

Without first trying a tandem, I special ordered...

Without first trying a tandem, I special ordered a Ritchey Mountain Bike tandem, in a glorious GM yellow...for us, if I had kept it, it would have been a divorce bike. Try before you buy. I rolled...
12-25-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 45,867
Posted By Ed333

The paddles you have look to be too long, which...

The paddles you have look to be too long, which would have definite impact on back and hips from a low seat. The bent shafts are worthwhile, and the paddling motion is different with them, you don't...
12-25-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 45,867
Posted By Ed333

I still have a couple of Jensens of older...

I still have a couple of Jensens of older vintage, kevlar, a 16' racing single which needs some glass work at the sharp radius bends, and a 1982 Jensen 18.5' USCA cruiser, in good shape, bent shaft...
12-23-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 25,632
Posted By Ed333

How do you go about taking on the increasingly...

How do you go about taking on the increasingly bad culture among drivers? I struggle with that question, things have been getting steadily worse. As a local active living advocate, bike/ped...
12-23-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 45,867
Posted By Ed333

other things to spend on

Racing canoes and fountain pens are both fun...
05-27-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 59,621
Posted By Ed333

For me, it is the comfort. Aluminum rattles my...

For me, it is the comfort. Aluminum rattles my bones. As a Senior Citizen, that becomes more important all the time.
05-06-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,356
Posted By Ed333

I have some...

So , having embarked upon my 80th year, I am doing the Swedish Cleaning....haven't gotten to the bikes yet, but this thread has me thinking....
1- 1980 Trek 850, black, with bull moose bars +...
07-27-14, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By Ed333

Wicked Fat Chance

Would a Wicked Fat Chance with Shimano SIS click shifters be considered a vintage or collectible item?

How about a circa 1984 Trek 850 mountain bike? I always regarded this as a candidate for a...
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