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03-12-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,242
Posted By OldsCOOL

Thank you, I try to keep these classics simple.

Thank you, I try to keep these classics simple.
03-10-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,242
Posted By OldsCOOL

A 1977 Colnago I acquired from the builder 9yrs...

A 1977 Colnago I acquired from the builder 9yrs ago. It was a fun restore and cleanup, a joy to ride.
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02-24-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,025
Posted By OldsCOOL

The Horror…The Horror :lol:

The Horror…The Horror :lol:
02-24-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,772
Posted By OldsCOOL

I don’t :D

I don’t :D
02-17-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,782
Posted By OldsCOOL

I’ll be staying with 170. That’s what all my...

I’ll be staying with 170. That’s what all my roadbikes and MTB’s have and what I’ve used since 1973. No knee probs which I am thankful for.
02-16-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,717
Posted By OldsCOOL

Thanx for the grin :lol:

Thanx for the grin :lol:
02-16-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,717
Posted By OldsCOOL

When one rather spend hundreds for a 100gr weight...

When one rather spend hundreds for a 100gr weight loss in a component and fail to realize what losing 5 pounds of fat will do.
02-07-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By OldsCOOL

Back in the 1990’s I was a competing powerlifter....

Back in the 1990’s I was a competing powerlifter. My stance for the squat and deadlift was sumo. Very effective.
02-06-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,947
Posted By OldsCOOL

1988 Criterium Series. Built frame up to fit me...

1988 Criterium Series. Built frame up to fit me perfectly. Nothing rides like it. Totally intuitive. This is the 11th season. Still my main roadie.
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01-31-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,657
Posted By OldsCOOL

Most of the 20-34’s locally are MTB riders. Not...

Most of the 20-34’s locally are MTB riders. Not many of us roadies, most of these few are bike path riders dodging strollers and pedestrians.

Night riding? Love it. Here in northern Michigan I...
Replies: 34
Views: 2,676
Posted By OldsCOOL

I bought one in a two bike bundle for….5$. It was...

I bought one in a two bike bundle for….5$. It was the last few moments of a yard sale and the guy basically begged me to take them. The Aerowind is a novelty bike. It sat a year or so in my garage...
01-03-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,444
Posted By OldsCOOL

Wow that’s a rough stretch of road you’ve been...

Wow that’s a rough stretch of road you’ve been down. If I may ask, how did you go over the bar? Hit a rock? Man that’s a wicked surprise. I love trail riding but try not to get crazy at 66yrs old....
01-02-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,322
Posted By OldsCOOL

“The more you ride, the less your butt will...

“The more you ride, the less your butt will hurt”. Eddie had some great quotes.
11-02-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 62,261
Posted By OldsCOOL

Me and the dawg. Meet Cooper a papered Standard...

Me and the dawg. Meet Cooper a papered Standard Poodle in Partie coloration.


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07-10-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,671
Posted By OldsCOOL

Glad to read that you are ok!

Glad to read that you are ok!
07-10-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,751
Posted By OldsCOOL

Sure glad you are ok. Sad ending for an old...

Sure glad you are ok. Sad ending for an old Cinelli fork. Amazing to consider what that fork has been through and the places it has been. I think my main roadie needs an inspection…
07-09-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,644
Posted By OldsCOOL

I ride alone…yeahhh, all by myself. When I ride...

I ride alone…yeahhh, all by myself. When I ride alone I prefer to be by myself.
07-09-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,778
Posted By OldsCOOL

8 years ago I drove 550mi round trip to buy a ‘77...

8 years ago I drove 550mi round trip to buy a ‘77 Colnago Super. Restored it within 2 weeks and been enjoying it ever since.

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Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By OldsCOOL

I had an ‘85 Trek 460. Rode it for 9 years and...

I had an ‘85 Trek 460. Rode it for 9 years and did a century on it. It’s an entry level racer. Nice bike. They came with the Suntour Cyclone S, a very responsive RD.

I sold it in 2014 for 260.00...
04-20-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,952
Posted By OldsCOOL

Being on levothyroxin for thyroid multiplies heat...

Being on levothyroxin for thyroid multiplies heat effect to me. The other day (my previous post) I overheated on the hills. I love hot weather and humidity as well but when doing hills, it came on...
04-20-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,942
Posted By OldsCOOL

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‘88 Cannondale Criterium Series. I only ride the racers. Even the 1898 Glenwood...
04-18-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,952
Posted By OldsCOOL

I was out last week for a short hilly ride when...

I was out last week for a short hilly ride when it was 86deg here in northern Michigan. I should have known better than to do hills on a first ride and almost 90deg. Why? It’s those 3 H’s that are my...
04-18-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,643
Posted By OldsCOOL

Very cool Colnago, love that blue with chrome. I...

Very cool Colnago, love that blue with chrome. I have restored and enjoyed a ‘77 Super going on 9 seasons. The cool factor does it for me. It is a crowd pleaser and also garners the haters out in...
04-18-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By OldsCOOL

Hey Paul, did you get the ride in? I know the...

Hey Paul, did you get the ride in? I know the weather has been tricky lately. Hope all is well.
04-13-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By OldsCOOL

I’m riding the 88 Cannondale Criterium Series...

I’m riding the 88 Cannondale Criterium Series most of the time on open road rides. Sold that Centurion a while back, it was too heavy for me. A novelty bike. The ‘89 PRE has been refurbed and given...
04-13-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By OldsCOOL

Happy miles on your ride, hoping all goes well....

Happy miles on your ride, hoping all goes well. Good seeing you on your Grubb! Take an extra or two tires with you. I use high pressure in mine as well.
04-13-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 365
Posted By OldsCOOL

Give us a pic of the bike, especially headbadge....

Give us a pic of the bike, especially headbadge. Someone will have an answer.
04-02-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 907
Posted By OldsCOOL

Another Michigander here. I’m in Boyne City on...

Another Michigander here. I’m in Boyne City on Lake Charlevoix. Easy winter here, strange but easy.


OP, nice Raleigh! I hurt just looking at your snow amounts. Ugh.
03-03-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,351
Posted By OldsCOOL

I think it’s awesome you are riding witha young...

I think it’s awesome you are riding witha young group! I’d suggest 2 simple and effective helps. First, weight reduction. Remove tools you don’t need or have to keep. Use your phone for breakdowns,...
Replies: 27
Views: 2,421
Posted By OldsCOOL

I have an ‘86 760 with full 531 frame. And yes,...

I have an ‘86 760 with full 531 frame. And yes, the 760/770 had same frame construction. Too bad there isn’t a clear pic of the fork crown. If factory correct it will have the Tange Trident crown....
03-03-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,966
Posted By OldsCOOL

Very cool DD, that is weight weenie heaven!!

Very cool DD, that is weight weenie heaven!!
02-12-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,028
Posted By OldsCOOL

My lightest bike is a Trek 760 with full 531...

My lightest bike is a Trek 760 with full 531 frame and tubular wheelset. It weighs 19lbs and just scoots when hammered. And today it would be considered heavy. Get the bike that turns you on or you...
02-09-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 73,961
Posted By OldsCOOL

Here it is February and I’m longingly looking at...

Here it is February and I’m longingly looking at the Criterium Series. Conditioning rides on the winter mtb to help buffer my first ride on the black beast. Can’t wait.
02-09-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,086
Posted By OldsCOOL

Being 65, I still get a kick out of trending...

Being 65, I still get a kick out of trending faster. That’s always a good sign. Never have I heard someone say “oh crap I’m getting faster!”. Strava is a useful tool though is getting more...
02-06-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,305
Posted By OldsCOOL

I’m in the pre spring season weight cutting. My...

I’m in the pre spring season weight cutting. My schedule is all over the place right now what with the ice fishing season in full swing…that makes it a challenge. If I lose 20 that will be plenty and...
01-08-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,708
Posted By OldsCOOL

I see the same effects by riding. Getting on the...

I see the same effects by riding. Getting on the bike and gradually progressing. I don’t do mornings. Late mornings, afternoons and evenings are more productive, therefore my preference.
01-04-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,961
Posted By OldsCOOL

Beautiful. Being a bit biased as a Classic Trek...

Beautiful. Being a bit biased as a Classic Trek fanatic and owning several…Lenore is lovely.
01-03-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,503
Posted By OldsCOOL

1988 Cannondale Criterium series with Shimano...

1988 Cannondale Criterium series with Shimano 600, alu fork. Why? Light, quick and is a climbing fool. Fantastic bike of the day. I’m 65 and just love it. No other bike compares to the lightning...
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By OldsCOOL

A few years ago I refurbed that same bike right...

A few years ago I refurbed that same bike right down to the bar end shifters. Absolute (arguably) best touring bike of the day. A tiny ding would not scare me away. The ride is wicked smooth with...
10-06-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By OldsCOOL

Overall body fitness. I’m 65 and can feel the...

Overall body fitness. I’m 65 and can feel the muscle groups the next day or two. Cardio is enhanced so much so it is noticeable when I’m doing other tasks. Sense of well-being is enhanced, moods are...
06-14-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,439
Posted By OldsCOOL

Yes, definately. Except for the winter snowstorm...

Yes, definately. Except for the winter snowstorm riding bike and that 1898 restored Glenwood with wooden rims. That thing is not a comfort bike.

The others are hardcore road racers from the 70’s...
05-08-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 73,961
Posted By OldsCOOL

On the 9th season and still loving this ride....

On the 9th season and still loving this ride. When you find a perfect fit to your riding style, body type, nothing else can compare. Looking forward to blazing up the fog line.

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05-07-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,777
Posted By OldsCOOL

I ride alone, yeahhhhh all by myself…

I ride alone, yeahhhhh all by myself…
05-05-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By OldsCOOL

Congrats on the miles but moreso on such a...

Congrats on the miles but moreso on such a “sporty” course.
04-19-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,724
Posted By OldsCOOL

Why?

Why?
04-14-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,474
Posted By OldsCOOL

I finally broke down and bought a Trek helmet 11...

I finally broke down and bought a Trek helmet 11 years ago. How I survived I’ll never know.
04-11-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,619
Posted By OldsCOOL

‘77 Colnago Super, obtained and restored 7yrs ago...

‘77 Colnago Super, obtained and restored 7yrs ago from original owner/builder and was raced against the big guys (Greg Lemond as my friend likes to mention).

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04-09-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,648
Posted By OldsCOOL

I like to get around our small town, visit folks...

I like to get around our small town, visit folks at the lake and riverside but really isn’t a ride, it’s lifestyle. For me, a ride is getting out on the open road with an objective. I still like to...
04-08-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,995
Posted By OldsCOOL

I’ll stop when I get that early Lemond Zurich or...

I’ll stop when I get that early Lemond Zurich or Litespeed or Masi Gran Criterium or a Bridgestone Radac 3100. Yeah, I’ll stop then.
Forum: Introductions
04-08-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By OldsCOOL

Welcome from the Tip Of The Mitt here in Boyne...

Welcome from the Tip Of The Mitt here in Boyne City. I’m a classic, vintage collector and rider.
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