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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-17-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Posted By akwoodworker

This is the one I bought, I have taken all the...

This is the one I bought, I have taken all the parts off my Supersport and put them on this one and the 105 group on the Schwinn. Rides very nice. Serial number is: H103825
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-16-16, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Posted By akwoodworker

Nishiki Etape special order

Hi, anyone have info on this bike? I just picked it up in Bangkok and swapped all the parts from my Schwinn supersport which was a bit big. It seems like a nice bike and rides very well but I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-13, 11:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,495
Posted By akwoodworker

I put all my rides on the website, my cycling...

I put all my rides on the website, my cycling log, which is good enough for me. Most of my rides are just in preparation for my planned tours. Ridden a long time and will always be slow, never a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

The extended weather has the roads near my house...

The extended weather has the roads near my house snow covered so drove down the hill and did my 4 mile loop. Temp at the university was 39 but the wind was ice cold and strong. Broke down and got...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

May 2nd and two more inches of snow so we went to...

May 2nd and two more inches of snow so we went to hot springs and soaked. Tomorrow may be in the thirties, maybe a short ride. Not like last year, they are calling this' the winter that won't end'
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,051
Posted By akwoodworker

The value of a bike is relevant to how much it is...

The value of a bike is relevant to how much it is ridden
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-13, 01:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,546
Posted By akwoodworker

Just finished my seatpost, had to use a hacksaw...

Just finished my seatpost, had to use a hacksaw blade and never thought it would get done but now it is and new one is in. The amount of effort it took will be on my mind when I find another gem to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 839,715
Posted By akwoodworker

This a view off to the south on the Parks highway...

This a view off to the south on the Parks highway between Nenana and Fairbanks. It was taken last summer on my tour from Anchorage to Fairbanks and is a view I have always enjoyed.313529
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-13, 09:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,253
Posted By akwoodworker

Snowed again yesterday and today's high is only...

Snowed again yesterday and today's high is only supposed to be 28f. The extended weather forecast says we may hit the 40's next week. At least my booties I bought last year are getting a lot of use.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-13, 12:13 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

Did my 'postal loop' today. It's about 12 miles...

Did my 'postal loop' today. It's about 12 miles and still cold, about 34 degrees with a cold wind. It is about 750 feet of descent so it got pretty cold but by the time I came back to the road home I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By akwoodworker

I spent deep winter in Thailand and there was a...

I spent deep winter in Thailand and there was a group of Thais that rode every Sunday. I also met a expatriate that tours all over Asia and did a four day tour with him. Although Fairbanks is still...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 985,158
Posted By akwoodworker

Bought this 86 le tour off craigslist, replaced...

Bought this 86 le tour off craigslist, replaced every thing with shimano 600 and biopace. My neighbor has a body shop so he repainted it for me. It is my main ride for leisure.312980
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,738
Posted By akwoodworker

Nothing but it was a union job. However the job...

Nothing but it was a union job. However the job gave me a retirement income which is something that is not too prevalent in the cooking industry.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-13, 11:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,883
Posted By akwoodworker

These personality types are everywhere. Once I...

These personality types are everywhere. Once I know their behavior the amount of time I spend with them is the bare minimum. I do not care to be involved with their issues. That being said I ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 985,158
Posted By akwoodworker

My new favorite ride and my old favorite...

My new favorite ride and my old favorite ride312755312758
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 839,715
Posted By akwoodworker

April 24th in Fairbanks Alaska, just put the...

April 24th in Fairbanks Alaska, just put the skinny tires on my commuter bike and woke to this.312749
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-13, 11:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,253
Posted By akwoodworker

The snow is still here, even though the sun has...

The snow is still here, even though the sun has warmth there is still a chill from all the snow and the wind was strong and cold. The roads are dry so dressing for it is all there is to it. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,085
Posted By akwoodworker

I do 85 to 90 on flats or tailwind and very...

I do 85 to 90 on flats or tailwind and very slight inclines but once the hills arrive it can go as low as 60. I don't watch cadence much anymore, it is only a tool to define what my body is doing. 90...
Forum: Asia
11-25-12, 12:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,048
Posted By akwoodworker

285438With so many motorcycles in Thailand all...

285438With so many motorcycles in Thailand all the main roads have this wide lane. This is my first tour from Udon Thani to Sakon nakhon
Forum: Asia
11-25-12, 12:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,048
Posted By akwoodworker

285437Me and the local Thai riders on the Mekong...

285437Me and the local Thai riders on the Mekong river in Nong Khai. there is a very big biking community here in Udon Thani.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-12, 12:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By akwoodworker

my '86 Le Tour

This Schwinn Le Tour became mine when it was reposted on craigslist at a reduced price, $80.00. http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/boyd8/001-2.jpg I have always appreciated steel frame bikes...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-29-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By akwoodworker

This is a old thread, I commuted for three...

This is a old thread, I commuted for three winters at temps down to -50. Lobbens and power grips were effective up to 5 miles before the cold set in. My feet sweat so the lobbens kept them dry.
Forum: Touring
08-12-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,300
Posted By akwoodworker

My 520 loaded for my trip from Anchorage to...

My 520 loaded for my trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks267021
Forum: Touring
07-21-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,528
Posted By akwoodworker

My first tour is riding from Anchorage to...

My first tour is riding from Anchorage to Fairbanks on my 59th birthday, August 6th, something I have thought about for many years. Now is the time as I am becoming a snow bird, Alaska is getting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,601
Posted By akwoodworker

I practice this regularly, sometimes only for...

I practice this regularly, sometimes only for moments but always try to go back to it. Trying to let everything be even if it is a inefficient ( at least seems to be) ride. There's a spot where...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,459
Posted By akwoodworker

Gone from 215 to 198 which is not a lot, still...

Gone from 215 to 198 which is not a lot, still working on a solid base of fitness after 5 years of no riding. Sticking with it this time so I don't have to go with stronger meds like many of my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,576
Posted By akwoodworker

I am there but it was due to layoff. Could have...

I am there but it was due to layoff. Could have stayed on as first recall but didn't like the job much. Spent 4 years before retiring building a wood shop and now do woodcrafts at a local market....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

41 miles, awesome tailwind! Rode towards Chena...

41 miles, awesome tailwind! Rode towards Chena hot springs and wife picked me up and we soaked. Great day, great ride. Rode the 520 as I am getting ready to ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks, finally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By akwoodworker

Trek told me it was made before trek got involved

Trek told me it was made before trek got involved
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By akwoodworker

Yes, great ride! They look very similar. thanks.

Yes, great ride! They look very similar. thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,474
Posted By akwoodworker

Hi, I just bought this Le Tour and am wondering...

Hi, I just bought this Le Tour and am wondering if anyone knows what year it? Number on bottom bracket is c739148. Got it off craigslist from a man who just finished having a bike shop go through it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By akwoodworker

Help on a Lemond

I have a Lemond that have been trying to get info on, even contacted Greg on his website with no luck. Does anyone know?
http://s576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/boyd8/?action=view&current=001-1.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,741
Posted By akwoodworker

In hot weather I get a rash between my legs so...

In hot weather I get a rash between my legs so did some research and decided on A&D as I will need something for my winter in Thailand and I don't think they have stuff like chamois butter. Did the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

Actually yesterday, did the Chena Hot Springs...

Actually yesterday, did the Chena Hot Springs bike classic. It is a hilly ride with a small upgrade for the last 16 miles to a wonderful hot springs as a treat at the end. Since I am starting again...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-15-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,029
Posted By akwoodworker

I will be there in 2013! Spending 6 months in...

I will be there in 2013! Spending 6 months in Thailand this year, no raises on retirement and alaska is getting very expensive in the winter months.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

Did about 25 miles today. started at the mushers...

Did about 25 miles today. started at the mushers hall at the bottom of the hill so no 700' climb at the end. There is a ride on Saturday called the Chena Hot Springs classic. 62 miles with a hot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

Did 36 miles of hilly riding on the Goldstream...

Did 36 miles of hilly riding on the Goldstream road here in Fairbanks. It is a nice loop that comes back to the house, the only challenge is riding up (700') to get home. Temps were in the mid 70's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,829
Posted By akwoodworker

My first memory of bicycling was my head rising...

My first memory of bicycling was my head rising and falling, looking over and under the handlebars. It was a old girls bike and I think I taught myself how to ride. At 13 my dad got me a firestone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

Our first day of weather warm enough to not wear...

Our first day of weather warm enough to not wear long sleeves and long pants. Did 30 miles with a good headwind which became a good tailwind. I started from home today which is on a hill 700' above...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,545
Posted By akwoodworker

24 miles today, still building a base yet I still...

24 miles today, still building a base yet I still averaged a little over 14mph on my 520. Haven't ridden in about 4 years so it is a long climb back. There is a 200k brevet on the Denali Highway in a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-07-12, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By akwoodworker

I think a mb would be a better choice, for road...

I think a mb would be a better choice, for road there is one that connects fairbanks and anchorage. check out the alaska randonneurs website. have fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,518
Posted By akwoodworker

as someone who is just getting back into cycling...

as someone who is just getting back into cycling I have to say that it is mostly mental. I live on a hill that rises 700 feet in a little over two miles and heading home after my rides my mind was...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-06-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,080
Posted By akwoodworker

I am doing my first brevet in a few weeks, it is...

I am doing my first brevet in a few weeks, it is on the Denali Highway and is a very beautiful area. To be with a group of like minded individuals will be great as most of my rides to date are solo....
Forum: Introductions
05-06-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 190
Posted By akwoodworker

new to forums

hello from alaska! 58 years of age and a bit overweight. woke up one morning a while ago and realized I had to be more physical if I wanted to get off my entry level meds for blood pressure and blood...
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