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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-29-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By sauer1911

here is another picture. Why does it seem to feel...

here is another picture. Why does it seem to feel like im riding into a head wind all the time?
be safe
Chuck
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-28-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By sauer1911

Here it is on the back of my car. blue Vuelta...

Here it is on the back of my car. blue Vuelta Airframe 4 rims and new 700x23 tires. it rolls so much better. I finally learned how to import pictures. be safe.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-14-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By sauer1911

I just got a similar peugeot Corbier. About the...

I just got a similar peugeot Corbier. About the only thing I could do was improve the rims from steel to Vuelta Airframes, and new brake pads. I wanted to tweak the rear from 5 gear to oh 7 or so....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-15, 08:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,571
Posted By sauer1911

I started out wanting a flying pigeon, really...

I started out wanting a flying pigeon, really thought it would be so cool.

I got a vintage Peugeot Corbier in the meantime, perfect shape really nice bike. BUT it is 80's tech and only 10 gears....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

Oh now that was a good ride! Went out for about 2...

Oh now that was a good ride! Went out for about 2 hours and put in about 20 miles. Now, I am understanding about gears, and about how and where to spend my money. I was an amazing polevaulter and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

No worries, no teasing, its all good.:roflmao2: ...

No worries, no teasing, its all good.:roflmao2:

It would be kinda weird having bikes that were all the same. The Peugeot is not my Trek xcal7, and my Trek xcal 7 won't be like my Schwinn or like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

The Schwinn will be a nod to the past, and a...

The Schwinn will be a nod to the past, and a great ride! I could even go for a newer Paramount 80's? maybe one with more gears? The Peugeot is my workhorse for now. The Trek Xcal7 is more gears than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-15, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

Well I do want the Schwinn Paramount it would be...

Well I do want the Schwinn Paramount it would be a 72-75 era bike, BUT I also want a new Trek Domane. In due time I will have both atleast.

I cannot forget the Trek! it is my inspiration to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

Well I have had the bike for a little over a...

Well I have had the bike for a little over a month, put Shimano half clip pedals on it and promptly forgot and fell over down an embankment! Lots of scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 200,056
Posted By sauer1911

This is the place to be if your older, and...

This is the place to be if your older, and returning to riding, and getting to know the newer and amazing bikes out there!

I have a Trek x-cal 7 that I bought and started riding. I realized what...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,080
Posted By sauer1911

Went to have lunch with my Father in Law, took...

Went to have lunch with my Father in Law, took off down the San Gabriel River Bike path. Total round trip was 19 miles. Great lunch, good ride. Blowing crosswind most of the way. Rode my Trek X-cal 7...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-15, 09:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,292
Posted By sauer1911

Took out my vintage Peugeot with new shimano...

Took out my vintage Peugeot with new shimano pedals, one side spd, the other flat pedal. Yeah its coming, I am fairly new or getting re acquainted with street riding.

I was approaching a freeway...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-26-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

SMOKEHOUSE, RR3,NYMXer. I am still getting...

SMOKEHOUSE, RR3,NYMXer. I am still getting reacquainted with the joys of biking! I have renewed faith in the posts of you three have made.

Thank goodness there are some realistic points of view....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-25-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

Well this e-gel inquiry has gone a bit off the...

Well this e-gel inquiry has gone a bit off the rails. I lived on Vancouver Island in the 80's. Biking from Qualicum Beach to Victoria and back use to be no big deal.
But now that I'm older I am...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-25-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

Oh gosh! Just looking at that can of Frosting...

Oh gosh! Just looking at that can of Frosting just about gives me the runs.

Oh and I looked at your Photos from the Vancouver Island 2015 run, Machka.
If you look like that with a 413 calories...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-25-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

I am rounding up, with the inclusion of some...

I am rounding up, with the inclusion of some dried cranberries, pecans, and a little brown sugar. Besides if it was 110 grams of carbs it is only about 1/3 of what you need for a 2000 cal diet.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-25-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

I am learning! I went out this am and after a...

I am learning! I went out this am and after a bowl of oatmeal, approx 700 calories (how that is ALOT of calories is way beyond me) I easily did 10 miles out and 10 back. Felt the fatigue in my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-23-15, 06:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

[QUOTE=ThermionicScott;18265944]If nothing else,...

[QUOTE=ThermionicScott;18265944]If nothing else, @sauer1911 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=423187) ought to consult his doctor to make sure a serious medical condition isn't at play.[/QUOTE...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-21-15, 09:14 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By sauer1911

Lately I have been experiencing a sort of blood...

Lately I have been experiencing a sort of blood sugar crash after about 2 miles of riding. Sweaty, cold chills, nausea. So from now on, I have a small bowl of oatmeal laced with honey and nuts. Then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

Had a nice chat with my local wrench! I have...

Had a nice chat with my local wrench! I have decided on upgrading the rims to alloy 700x25, new tubes and rubber, readjust brakes and new alloy handlebars. That should be plenty. It seems anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

Thanks for the info! I probably will go with...

Thanks for the info! I probably will go with 700x28 rims, the side pull brakes have enough pad adjustment to drop at least 1 cm. To open the rear frame 2mm per side seems doable. If I can get a 6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,465
Posted By sauer1911

upgrading my peugeot

I just got an 80's Peugeot Corbier, it is in amazing stock shape! :thumb:

New cables, tires, wraps et al.

I want to upgrade the rims, and rear cassette/derailluer to a clicking gear setup as...
Forum: Introductions
10-02-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By sauer1911

I know exactly where my Sit bones are in Lakewood, CA

Hello to all!

I'm Chuck, 58, thinning Clydesdale. Just got back into cycling after many years off the bike.

I have a 80's Peugeot Corbier that is in fantastic stock shape, I'm gonna upgrade it...
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