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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By tom25

No love for the Iron man?

Congratulations on your Nishiki! As you are using it as a commuter the ability to handle a rear rack is a good deciding factor.
Now I have a 1985 Centuion Iron man Dave Scott, it is as fast as my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,457
Posted By tom25

Check out the Sun M13 wheelsets from...

Check out the Sun M13 wheelsets from velomine.com. I have a set on my iron man and I like them. They have a classic look and are threaded for free wheels, 126mms, and will run you $120
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-15, 06:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,293
Posted By tom25

A friend and I, got in our first century ride....

A friend and I, got in our first century ride. Troy OH. To Milford OH. Via the bike paths. We averaged 14.5 mi/hr. It was hot we each drank 6 24oz water bottles, and 3 24oz gatorades. Food was pp&j,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-15, 05:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By tom25

I agree with this! I wouldn't worry about staying...

I agree with this! I wouldn't worry about staying vintage with the saddle. Comfort is the important thing. Try the Turbo, they were popular, and look good. I'm riding a modern Forte Pro XFR now, That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-15, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By tom25

Nice bike! A drive side picture wound help us...

Nice bike! A drive side picture wound help us identify the group set. I see you have the excellent copper anodized Araya rims. The same ones were stock on the early Centurion Iron man. It looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

The owner was a life long bachelor. And The rest...

The owner was a life long bachelor. And The rest of the family I know some of them well. They are in good shape, otherwise I would sell one of them for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

The P-13 washed!

Mobile Uploads by Tomiller25 | Photobucket (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Tomiller25/library/Mobile%20Uploads)
The P-13 on some loaner Wheels from the centurion. after the first once over with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

I was just having fun. I'm a CA native myself,...

I was just having fun. I'm a CA native myself, and always willing to visit San Diego
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

I'll likley have to let some of them go. I'm...

I'll likley have to let some of them go. I'm thinking a NR ebay auction $.99 start price. i just want them to end up with some one who will fix them up. The Western Flyer is a Sweet Little bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

I would happily bring them to you for a couple of...

I would happily bring them to you for a couple of plane tickets to San Diego! Heck I might bring you a Paramount for a 5 day Tuna fishing trip on the Exel!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

The owner was a big man, 6'3"ish. He must have...

The owner was a big man, 6'3"ish. He must have liked light Blue!
luckily I am 6"1"
I peeled a sticker with just a hair dryer Sports tourer it is. The other one is identical.
This job is bigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

Mobile Uploads by Tomiller25 | Photobucket...

Mobile Uploads by Tomiller25 | Photobucket (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Tomiller25/library/Mobile%20Uploads)
photo upload attempt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 08:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

Thanks I want to do this right. I think the other...

Thanks I want to do this right. I think the other two bikes are sports tourers.
pictures will be up soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 04:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

I have before pictures. Any one know a better way...

I have before pictures. Any one know a better way to remove red reflective tape than a hair dryer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-15, 09:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,519
Posted By tom25

Feeling guilty, 2 Paramounts and some other filet brazed junk for $50

Went to an estate auction today, I knew the man had an old Schwinn from a conversation with him, a year or so before his passing. He was a well known pack rat. I discovered a very dirty paramount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-15, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,083
Posted By tom25

Gorgeous bike!

Gorgeous bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-15, 02:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,051
Posted By tom25

That's a bit excessive. "IMHO" It comes down...

That's a bit excessive. "IMHO"
It comes down to what's your time worth. I find them less trouble than advertised, to mount. You tube will show you how, and trust me they wont fall off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,133
Posted By tom25

Ride them both! You will find one you love a...

Ride them both! You will find one you love a little more in time. I can't speak to the carbon Trek, but my steel Trek 660 take's a distant back seat to my Iron Man. I can't tell you what makes it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-14, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,133
Posted By tom25

I have an 85 just like the frame pictured. It is...

I have an 85 just like the frame pictured. It is a Joy to ride! I've been riding my CAAD10 more as of late, but rode the Ironman over lunch today. And after just a few peddle strokes I was thinking...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,806
Posted By tom25

This is me. I came out of the winter fairly fit,...

This is me. I came out of the winter fairly fit, cardio wise, (spinning class two nights a week, plus trainer time at home.) I live in western Ohio, its mostly flat with a few short steep hills. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,545
Posted By tom25

I have had great results with the conti grand...

I have had great results with the conti grand prix in 25mm. They are less expensive than the GP4000s but are a very nice tire for $35.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,634
Posted By tom25

CAAD 10 rider here, 218ish as high as 240. Never...

CAAD 10 rider here, 218ish as high as 240. Never had a problem or felt insecure. They are great bikes, you will love it!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,757
Posted By tom25

Turds float.

Turds float.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,757
Posted By tom25

Is Microshift in decline?

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I suppose someone needed to ask the tough question.:deadhorse:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By tom25

Nice Bike, great price!

Nice Bike, great price!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-14, 05:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,386
Posted By tom25

Congtats! You made a Great choice!

Congtats! You made a Great choice!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,865
Posted By tom25

I run the A070 shifters on my trek 660, and they...

I run the A070 shifters on my trek 660, and they work real nice with 7speed tri color. Shifting from the drops is difficult though.

With your budget I would go with a new ten speed Tiagra group...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,386
Posted By tom25

$350 is a good buy if it fits. The CAAD3 with DA...

$350 is a good buy if it fits. The CAAD3 with DA is 99% of a new bike. I see very little performance improvment going from my 1985 Ironman to my 2013 CAAD 10. Maybe a mile per hour more average over...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-14, 05:10 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,483
Posted By tom25

Thanks for making me smile! This thread rocks! ...

Thanks for making me smile! This thread rocks!
Nothing is as funny as an insecure person asking a bunch of strangers if he looks like a ******!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By tom25

Broken glass was the guilty party. Hood rats must...

Broken glass was the guilty party. Hood rats must get a lot of pleasure from breaking bottles on the bike path. I get less flats riding the poorly maintained roads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 05:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By tom25

If its not up to the task, it will blow out, and...

If its not up to the task, it will blow out, and I will have attained a bit of wisdom. All at the expense of a half worn YJ tubular. It's the story of my life's education.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 03:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By tom25

As for the details I pulled the tape back to...

As for the details I pulled the tape back to expose the stiching, opened it up with my wife's seam ripper, located the hole, The tube was a vittoria tube, I patched it like you would any tube, It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By tom25

Repaired my first Tubular!

Like the title says. My first repair went great. I sat in my recliner and took my time. I have to say you get a real sense of satisfaction from the job. It kind of gives you a connection to the old...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,386
Posted By tom25

The CAAD3 is the cool choice, but BD offers a lot...

The CAAD3 is the cool choice, but BD offers a lot of value. That is a tough one. I suppose it comes down to what you want out of a bike. For example I love riding my CAAD10, but my vintage bikes get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,208
Posted By tom25

The vintage Treks will get compliments, the Fuji...

The vintage Treks will get compliments, the Fuji not so much. At least that's how it is with my boring CAAD 10 vs my Trek 660, or Centurion Ironman.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,367
Posted By tom25

I'm more Freddy than Eddy.

I'm more Freddy than Eddy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By tom25

My Caad 10 is stiffer, but not any harsher than...

My Caad 10 is stiffer, but not any harsher than my two steel bikes. The harsh ride reputation came from some of the early aluminum bikes. Lots of good choices out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,367
Posted By tom25

Plan your ride to go by a loose sheep dog, about...

Plan your ride to go by a loose sheep dog, about the time you loose the fire. You will pick it up a bit!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,096
Posted By tom25

I have slicks for my 29er and it is quite a nice...

I have slicks for my 29er and it is quite a nice ride on pavement. A hybrid seems like a waste unless you don't intend to run on dirt any more. The hybrid has a very slight advantage on the road,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By tom25

Nice Bike! One to ride with pride! I sold my 95...

Nice Bike! One to ride with pride! I sold my 95 Gary Fisher Marlin (My first real mtb) a few years ago, and regret it. It was nowhere near as high end as your Lightspeed, but you come to realize...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,662
Posted By tom25

If you use a shimano RD with 8speed ergos, it...

If you use a shimano RD with 8speed ergos, it will shift a 6speed freewheel. I'm running that on my Ironman. For 7speed i would suggest new shimano tourney 7speed brifters. They don't look as good as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By tom25

You will get better feed back by posting this on...

You will get better feed back by posting this on the classic and vintage forum. That said both bikes are not highly sought after. For $200 you can do better if you take your time and shop. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,628
Posted By tom25

It was 21.7(strava) and it was a ground hog. Bent...

It was 21.7(strava) and it was a ground hog. Bent handle bars, light road rash arm, shoulder, and knees thumb cut up a bit. All in all I'm very fortunate. How I didn't break something I don't know,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 03:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,713
Posted By tom25

[QUOTE=Cyclosaurus;16641949]My wife does, but...

[QUOTE=Cyclosaurus;16641949]My wife does, but she's a 12 mph average while I am more like 16-17. So our rides together are pretty relaxed for me and I have to ride on my own to really push my own...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By tom25

I don't know how it happened honey......

But a Caad 10 ultegra showed up in the garage last night. Right between the centurion Ironman and that sexy trek 660. It's been a long winter and things happen ya know.

Any one else have this...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,267
Posted By tom25

Yes you can use a 6500 group. In a frame look for...

Yes you can use a 6500 group. In a frame look for Japanese or USA made frames of good steel, Adapters are made to convert to a modern stem. Steel frames can be cold set for 130mm rear hubs, but may...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,371
Posted By tom25

Thanks for the input everyone. I've come to the...

Thanks for the input everyone. I've come to the conclusion that it's a fair deal. And will probably go with it. I'm down to convincing my wife that it fits in the family budget.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,371
Posted By tom25

Option to buy.

Option to buy.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,371
Posted By tom25

I haven't ridden it yet. As for his reason for...

I haven't ridden it yet. As for his reason for selling it, he want's a new one and has the means. I would take it for a long ride before closing the deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-14, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,371
Posted By tom25

He is an inlaw. He paid around $2000 new. I would...

He is an inlaw. He paid around $2000 new. I would say it's near mint. I hadn't considered the .warranty thing, good point. I would say it probibly has 1200 miles on it, as he is an avid rider.
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