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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,261
Posted By ofgow

just do it

I did one time trial. I was in my early 60's at the time. It was a 40K sponsored by the local bike racing club. I got my head handed to me. It didn't matter. I passed another (much faster) rider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,949
Posted By ofgow

necessary for Eroica?

Pars said: “If you can't get used to toe clips/straps, just use flat pedals. No one will care.”

Oldairhead said: “I saw Tom Ritchey at Eroica California a few years ago at the top of Cypress...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 32,506
Posted By ofgow

>I eventually learned that I could use a Sturmey...

>I eventually learned that I could use a Sturmey Archer 3 speed bar end shifter on the Dual Drive
Aha! Thank You!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,700
Posted By ofgow

practical limits of friction shifting

I set up a 1985 Bianchi Stelvio for this year’s Eroica, using the original Campy cranks, shifters and RD. In order to get the gearing I needed for the seated climbing on gravel that I knew I’d need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,266
Posted By ofgow

Interesting questions. You have seen from the...

Interesting questions. You have seen from the previous posts that the general consensus seems to be that brifters or barcons will make the bike easier to ride.

I have long loved old frames, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,889
Posted By ofgow

As Skipjacks eloquently said: "You...

As Skipjacks eloquently said:

"You should be scared. It is dangerous.

That fear keeps you alert and keeps you alive. It makes you hyper aware of your surroundings so you see danger...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,509
Posted By ofgow

Eroica tires?

Witterings commented on 5/30:
I wonder if you're thinking gravel bikes because of the name are ideal for that sort of surface and so tyres designed for them should be as well but a gravel bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,580
Posted By ofgow

Get well RJ

Best wishes for a speedy recovery; and thanks for the education.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 30,259
Posted By ofgow

Interesting project. I'm setting up a bike for...

Interesting project. I'm setting up a bike for L'Eroica Gaiole this year. I'm missing part of one foot, so mastering the pedal clips presents an interesting challenge for me. I have the local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By ofgow

Gaiole logistics

Signed up for 2019 L'Eroica. My travel agent is looking for accommodations for my travel group of 5 or 6 "in or near" Gaiole from 9/23 through 10/8. I'd be grateful for any observations/suggestions...
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