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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

I think its's time for you to leave it alone and...

I think its's time for you to leave it alone and not tell anyone to switch to flat bars. Do you realize how condescending you sound?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

To each their own I guess. I would not be...

To each their own I guess. I would not be comfortable on that Raleigh at all. The bars tilting down like would not suit my old man style of riding. I seldom use the drops except to change position or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Bikes seem to come and go at One Browns Lane....

Bikes seem to come and go at One Browns Lane. Many have been sold during the pandemic bike drought but some of my favourites still have a home here. This includes the 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Season five for this Salsa Vaya. I seem to always...

Season five for this Salsa Vaya. I seem to always have 8-12 bikes around to ride, but this one is referred to as my "real bike"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

An important but little recognized member of our...

An important but little recognized member of our bike family are the folding variety we travel with. Often found in the back of our travel van, this pair of Giants see lots of use.
Don't be fooled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

There are lots of reasons I chose stem shifters...

There are lots of reasons I chose stem shifters for this bike but the main reason is I simply like them.


I used 70s Suntour derailleurs and I had no Suntour DT shifters or bar ends available...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Today this wonderful old French bike took its...

Today this wonderful old French bike took its maiden run after being built up over the winter from a frame that was last used as a fixed gear many years before. The 53 year old bike whizzed down the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Good looking bike Tom! Aren't you afraid the...

Good looking bike Tom! Aren't you afraid the carbon will "'splode"? Never seen it happen, but it seems to be a topic of conversation with my local C&V folks.
What size tires did you/could you run?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-18, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Thanks! The panniers were ordered from MEC last...

Thanks! The panniers were ordered from MEC last year and are MEC branded. They are a heavy cotton type material and seem to be very well made. At a sale price of $59 CDN they are much, much cheaper...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

Sometimes I ride this. My about town and shopping...

Sometimes I ride this. My about town and shopping bike. '79 Raleigh DL1 known as "Sir Wayes A. Tonne". The original ABS (anti lock brake system)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

On the topic of cycling position and age, I find...

On the topic of cycling position and age, I find at age 65 I enjoy a more upright and relaxed stance. I took a shot last night in the shop of some of my riders simply because they look set up almost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

My latest, a brand new all-terrain bike, a 2016...

My latest, a brand new all-terrain bike, a 2016 Giant ATX 27.5 . A nice goes anywhere bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

In this case, an old person is going to ride an...

In this case, an old person is going to ride an old bike. Just picked up this old Raleigh Roadster today.454361
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

My "adventure" bike, a 2014 Salsa Vaya. Picture...

My "adventure" bike, a 2014 Salsa Vaya. Picture taken on the Lynn Valley Trail last fall.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

When I want to feel young, I ride this one. 1976...

When I want to feel young, I ride this one. 1976 Supercycle Excalibur.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=407245&d=1411138350
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By browngw

I'm an "old" guy and I ride all kinds of new and...

I'm an "old" guy and I ride all kinds of new and old bikes. My current "new" favourite is this Salsa Vaya "Adventure Bike"
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=389292&d=1403643171
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