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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 06:30 PM
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Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Thanks for following-up. :) The short...

Thanks for following-up. :)

The short version is - I really like it, serves my specific purposes and has been 100% reliable, without so much as a flat tire. I did not change a stem or a handlebar...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Never seen 3 such nice saddle covers. 20'...

Never seen 3 such nice saddle covers. 20' digital image inspection.
Are Easterners more prone to 'covering (pun intended) all bases' than Westerners? - just talking USA of course.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Been mulling non-fixie 's comment about...

Been mulling non-fixie 's comment about returning for a narrower tire after trying wide (and admiring the eleganté build). Not reading too much into it, but.....

I put 33mm tires on a road bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Always glad to ride a new ride for new terrain.

A change from western Washington weather to west slope Colorado - things,… even old roadie habits, improve with change.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

:) ...and this frameset is in good shape......

:) ...and this frameset is in good shape... :love:

thought -
when asked, "Between sizes = upsize or downsize?". Sometimes the answer depends more on frame. This one, UPsized, will benefit with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Added this one not long ago. 1971 PX10. Not all...

Added this one not long ago. 1971 PX10. Not all original, but modified by previous owner for hills. That’s good for me. A winter rebuild project. French fit, naturalmente.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

You should show all those pretty roadies...

You should show all those pretty roadies regularly in the Did you Ride Today sticky thread. We would like to meet them.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Jjbailey930 - that black CF Trek looks fast. ...

Jjbailey930 - that black CF Trek looks fast. Especially with those tiny, light pedals. Is that a 52/39 crankset? Being N. VA., you must be young (:p, all things be relative) and fast.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

I hope :) to be riding this one in the coming...

I hope :) to be riding this one in the coming cycling season. 1974 Holdsworth Pro, branded as Irish Harding.
Will likely strip the Mondia Super for the full Nuovo Record build. Besides, masterful...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Yeah, I know - bizarre. Wildwood with Shimano...

Yeah, I know - bizarre. Wildwood with
Shimano (integrated levers) instead of Campa, a 1st
electronic shifting - first, Di2 Ultegra
disc brakes - hydraulic even, a first
more than 29cogs, on a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-18-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

New bike yesterday - ready to go today

2020 Orbea Gain - Di2 Ultegra ebike delivered yesterday.
With only a few ‘down th block’ rides to make sure I know how to ride this beast, the only thing I can say is = it ain’t like my other bikes....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Bike posted before, but I just like seeing older...

Bike posted before, but I just like seeing older Calfees on the road.

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...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Can’t remember if I have posted this ‘86 Bianchi...

Can’t remember if I have posted this ‘86 Bianchi Vittoria. Next one out of the project box. I like this shade of celeste, the bluer tone.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

“e-“ are bikes, too. but again = what do I...

“e-“ are bikes, too.

but again = what do I know?!?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Yes, thought single speed. See, what do I...

Yes, thought single speed.
See, what do I know?!?



but,
I really wanted to know which alien species could spin 140rpm with platform pedals
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

macstuff 39/19 gearing with 27” wheels rolling...

macstuff
39/19 gearing with 27” wheels rolling 25mph = you one fast spinner above 140 rpm. How do you keep your feet on those flat pedals at that cadence?

Or maybe check the accuracy of your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

They generally prefer to be ridden - or at least...

They generally prefer to be ridden - or at least out in the daylight. This would not include the zero bikes, like the Wheeler.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Hey DQRider - Nice bike, well finished, as...

Hey DQRider - Nice bike, well finished, as always.
Not sure I fully understand the steerer question - but, there was a 1" threadless fork option. that worked with a 1" threadless headset.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

This is a vintage build, for a vintage guy. ...

This is a vintage build, for a vintage guy.
Wish my spares inventory contained the components to rebuilt with NOS original equipment. Era appropriate as a minimum, whenever possible. But...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Took delivery of a ‘new’ 1980 bike. i seldom...

Took delivery of a ‘new’ 1980 bike.
i seldom acquire a rideable bike.

US builder, a custom for original owner and will do very well for me. Maybe a slightly longer stem. Half step and a granny...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Here is a mock-up of a frameset + bits that...

Here is a mock-up of a frameset + bits that arrived yesterday. 1985-ish and my first dip into Celeste. Build will be Campa ders+shifters, Weinmann deltas with matching levers. Wheelset tbd.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-20, 03:14 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

I missed that one. But a television illiterate. ...

I missed that one. But a television illiterate.

Did you mean? - The Carlton...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

The wife decided to extend her Winter trip to...

The wife decided to extend her Winter trip to Florida. So I found a new bike to overhaul while she is gone. Only a lube and refurb this time around, not a frameset build-up. ‘79 Carlton, 1 owner,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

I scrolled back several pages and don’t think I...

I scrolled back several pages and don’t think I posted the final build on this one. Endurance geometry for me from 1983.
AustroDaimler/Puch Vent Noir
(edit: I should add an outdoor pic)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Local vintage collector in PugetSound parted with...

Local vintage collector in PugetSound parted with this frameset, I'll add the bits.
Hugo Rickert touring frame from 1959. Originally sold from Ted Ernst's shop in S.Cal.
Hugo was a one man shop in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Elegantly practical.

Elegantly practical.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

What do old people ride? Ohhh, you mean which one today!

What do old people ride? Ohhh, you mean which one today!

1989 Falcon, 531c, Campy shifters&RD, Modolo brakes & levers, Cinelli bars/stem
Very light feeling and extremely responsive on tubular...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Think I will ride this one today

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Harvey Manning - Champion of the Issaquah Alps.

Harvey Manning - Champion of the Issaquah Alps.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Good one DQRider ’78 Batavus, running Campy9...

Good one DQRider
’78 Batavus, running Campy9 triple - had to lay down after yesterday’s ride.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Beautiful is nice, but how does it ride?

Beautiful is nice, but how does it ride?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Here’s the latest project bike, soon to join the...

Here’s the latest project bike, soon to join the riders.
Acquired this one because of the glorious ride this frameset in this size delivers. Need to upgrade to tubular wheels.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

I have C-Record and several NR bikes. This will...

I have C-Record and several NR bikes.
This will have Weinmann Delta brakes/levers, not sure drivetrain - maybe SR derailleurs.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Nice Zullo! Here is is my new project -...

Nice Zullo!


Here is is my new project - late 80s Falcon. 531C f/f. My only red single bike. 126 spacing, so I will go with friction, 6 or 7 speed.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Was just at R&E myself. I also consider them...

Was just at R&E myself.
I also consider them the Campy experts in town.
Outstanding place.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-18, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Why tubeless instead of tubular on a 25mm tire? ...

Why tubeless instead of tubular on a 25mm tire?
How do you change it for summer build?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

There is an old expression - train heavy & hard,...

There is an old expression - train heavy & hard, race light and smart.

TO that end, i've been riding the tandem as a single on occasional rides.
edit: No intention of racing anyone but myself,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Good to see local frames making it around the...

Good to see local frames making it around the country.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Nice bike at a good price. It will be aluminium...

Nice bike at a good price. It will be aluminium stiff, though.
Can you get a tire bigger than 25mm on it? For a lighter rider that should be enough tire.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

I retrieved this from my LBS today. I trusted...

I retrieved this from my LBS today. I trusted them to do the 10 spd to 9 spd cassette switch and the tune on the drivetrain. And a final check on the 'tightness' of my build portion.


This is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Here's the latest build, 98% finished so i will...

Here's the latest build, 98% finished so i will post it (lazy, rainy Sunday).

Early 70s Zeus (i value original paint & decals), built mostly with Zeus components.
Yeah, i know it needs a white or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

+1 ..... just wondering why you (@browngw)...

+1
..... just wondering why you (@browngw) chose stem shifters over downtube. But no matter, it's all good - a beauty.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

noglider - looking at those beefy chain and seat...

noglider - looking at those beefy chain and seat stays and oversized tubing, I presume this is not your Sunday-go-to-Church bike. Match those racer-boy thighs on a good day with that nice Campy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-18, 12:16 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Mondia Super. Jeff takes good action shots.

Mondia Super.
Jeff takes good action shots.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

For some people. Not everyone. :D

For some people.
Not everyone. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Great race pic! Good on ya. .......the...

Great race pic!
Good on ya.


.......the legs could use a fresh shave.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Not as sweet as your bike cave. i only get a few...

Not as sweet as your bike cave. i only get a few inside. Bike cave mandatory in my next house. Not the garage, not the cold, damp basement. Big room with workshop spot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Here's the one snagged yesterday. Pics from...

Here's the one snagged yesterday. Pics from Craigslist ad.
I feel lucky.
58cm square, and barely meets my requirement for a minimum head tube of 16.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

Or both. I try not to take risks in any...

Or both.
I try not to take risks in any traffic, and when contemplating pushing beyond my limits (which is not good for one's body) I ride for tomorrow's hard ride.

Actually i prefer to post...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By Wildwood

fixed it for ya YMMV

fixed it for ya
YMMV
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