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Forum: Introductions
05-21-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By 66aldo

Welcome Don, from just up the road in Niagara! :-)

Welcome Don, from just up the road in Niagara! :-)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,822
Posted By 66aldo

I think I found my lost long twin! lol ...

I think I found my lost long twin! lol

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/alldz/breakaway%20bikes/originalbreakaway2.jpg

I bought this one (a Canadian Tire "Supercycle") late last year for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By 66aldo

I used to ride the GO from Burlington and...

I used to ride the GO from Burlington and Oakville into Union Station. I remember students getting on at some stops with full-size bikes, so I don't think you will have a problem using the train with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,330
Posted By 66aldo

Sorry to nitpick (but look where I live!): ...

Sorry to nitpick (but look where I live!):

N-I-A-G-A-R-A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been onsite to their store to pick up some tires and they are cool, friendly, all that.

I would keep...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By 66aldo

Congrats! I haven't started yet (insert all...

Congrats!

I haven't started yet (insert all the usual reasons here), but I hope to have half as many by the end of the year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By 66aldo

It IS difficult to find 165mm! I found some great...

It IS difficult to find 165mm! I found some great deals craigslist) on older Campy stuff but it's always 170 or longer. Good luck in your search!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,484
Posted By 66aldo

See my other thread:...

See my other thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=423152

This was a local kijiji (another craigslist sorta site) find for me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By 66aldo

Update! I Bought It This Past Saturday!

Here are some more pics:

http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/alldz/Basso%20TT/?albumview=slideshow

I spoke to the owner for about an hour. He got the frame for nothing when his buddy moved...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-30-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 66aldo

Dude ... you don't think Michael Polenko has a...

Dude ... you don't think Michael Polenko has a genuine Bowflex bod**********?? lol

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1546201
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By 66aldo

I'm going for a drive Saturday to check it out. I...

I'm going for a drive Saturday to check it out. I just might buy it for the heck of it. The Basso family live not too far from where my dad was born and raised in Italy. I think he would even get a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5,107
Views: 342,758
Posted By 66aldo

Yeah yeah ... keepin' it real! ;-) ...

Yeah yeah ... keepin' it real! ;-)

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/694582754.html

I wonder how well this rides in the snow**********???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By 66aldo

I just finished Googling some more. I guess this...

I just finished Googling some more. I guess this is a "pursuit" frame or something like that. I doubt it would be comfortable riding around town if it is really raked forward ... :-(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By 66aldo

Help ID'g this Basso frameset?

http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i22/04/k/000/7a/66/bce9_20.JPG?set_id=1C4000

Hi ... this is for sale for $75 ... I've searched through the archives for Basso and frameset and TT but can't seem to find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 66aldo

Sure ... electron microscope actually! lol ...

Sure ... electron microscope actually! lol
There were only 10 per side. I cleaned each of them off individually and looked at them. I didn't see any spots on them (visible to my naked eye, of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 66aldo

I did remove and check all of the ball bearings....

I did remove and check all of the ball bearings. They weren't pitted and the cones were in good shape too. I only removed the cone on one side and then everything sort of fell out/apart. When it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 66aldo

OK, thanks! I think CACycling answered it. I...

OK, thanks! I think CACycling answered it. I wasn't sure if the skewer was side-specific or not. The whole thing didn't seem to fit the fork once it was reassembled.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 66aldo

Noob front hub disassembly goof-up, methinks?

:mad: Well, I tackled my first front hub disassembly last week. I probably didn't do all the stuff that I should have done (be organized, take notes, be neat, etc) but I didn't lose any ball...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-11-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,333
Posted By 66aldo

I had a dude on a bike exit next to me on the way...

I had a dude on a bike exit next to me on the way to work the other day and he scared the crap out of me when I looked over and saw something like this:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By 66aldo

hahaha ... Well, the cheapest thing to do is just...

hahaha ... Well, the cheapest thing to do is just RIDE it as is. I would likely switch the knobbies to slicks first and then see how it is.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-08, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By 66aldo

Thanks for the good words! The guy is sort of...

Thanks for the good words!
The guy is sort of giving me the slip right now so I'm not sure if he's a crackhead, changed his mind or his computer doesn't work! lol
I will post back once I get a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By 66aldo

Here's a linkie:...

Here's a linkie: http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-custom-built-rocky-mountain-NEW-PRICE-W0QQAdIdZ50198736

I hope no other local jumps in before I get there! :-o

I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By 66aldo

Opinion on older bike?

Hey all!
I'm looking at getting an older mountain bike for commuting. I ultimately will run slicks on it because I just won't do much trail riding, but I've found in my older age (42 lol!) that I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By 66aldo

EEEK ... Star Choice!?!?!? I have Expressvu...

EEEK ... Star Choice!?!?!?
I have Expressvu right now and watched everything on OLN last year.
Sometimes, local computer shops have promos where you can get free cable for a spell ... it's worth a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-08, 06:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,687
Posted By 66aldo

My first bike was a brilliant blue with the...

My first bike was a brilliant blue with the ape-hanger handlebars and a blue metal-flaked banana seat. My grandparents bought it for me when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. I don't remember having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,484
Posted By 66aldo

Here's some Canadian Raleigh content: ...

Here's some Canadian Raleigh content:

http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-1974-Raleigh-His-Hers-3-Speed-Bicycles-W0QQAdIdZ45637141
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-08, 06:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,731
Posted By 66aldo

Me too! Update: I actually went to CT tonight...

Me too!
Update: I actually went to CT tonight and saw 4 of them in person. The paint colour is really nice. There are like a million welds on these things. Each bike was a tad different as far as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,731
Posted By 66aldo

I'm probably one of the biggest bike noobs EVER...

I'm probably one of the biggest bike noobs EVER even though I've been riding a long time. I'm not good with mechanics and the hands-on stuff but willing to learn. What's my point? Well, even at $100,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,731
Posted By 66aldo

Awww crap! I was just there before supper...

Awww crap! I was just there before supper tonight. I will have to check that out tomorrow!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By 66aldo

Parddon the noobness of my question, but I was...

Parddon the noobness of my question, but I was looking at Walmart for 20w MR16 bulbs and they didn't have any. They only had 50W ones.
How would this affect the light output and/or run-time, given...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-08, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,484
Posted By 66aldo

A Canadian classic??? ...

A Canadian classic???

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Steve-Bauer-12-Speed-Racing-Bike-Police-Auctions_W0QQitemZ130212089056QQihZ003QQcategoryZ98083QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,484
Posted By 66aldo

Here's another close to me ... I think it would...

Here's another close to me ... I think it would be a "classic"????

http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Steve-Bauer-Road-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ43549482
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,484
Posted By 66aldo

Vintage Canadian steel (I think?) ... ...

Vintage Canadian steel (I think?) ...

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Sekine-10-speed-Collector-Road-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ42717758
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,939
Posted By 66aldo

Arrrrrrrrrrr ... avast ye Matey East Hill! ...

Arrrrrrrrrrr ... avast ye Matey East Hill!

(Mandatory puffy shirts in the mail!) :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,939
Posted By 66aldo

Original post edited for you Mister USAZorro with...

Original post edited for you Mister USAZorro with some more pictures! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-08, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,939
Posted By 66aldo

I don't but will get some. Today is chilly out...

I don't but will get some. Today is chilly out here but sunny. What kind of details do you want to see? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-08, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,939
Posted By 66aldo

Here is my current ride: late 70s vintage 10...

Here is my current ride: late 70s vintage 10 speed racer, built by a local cycling legend for my dad and then handed down to me ...
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-13-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,275
Posted By 66aldo

http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/alldz/Nonno...

http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/alldz/Nonnos_old_3_speed/?action=view&current=IMG_0308.jpg

This is my grandfather's bike. I'm turned 41 this year so I know it's at least THAT old since I...
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