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Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By Rocke

Paint and chrome classic

I have a 1971 steel Frame classic to restore. (Way cool, Campy Group!)

I need to get a simple metal flake with several Clear coats and a bit of chrome on the dropouts/chain stays, and forks. Where...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By Rocke

Columbus MS Tube Frame?

I am looking for information regarding the Columbus MS (multi shape) frame.
I am especially interested in interior routed cables and how it worked in the bottom bracket.
Any sources for info or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-07, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By Rocke

Back on the Saddle again….

I went for the first ride in 18 weeks or so, last week! (5/6, hit a car, Brain bleed/collarbone/etc)
Longest I have gone without riding in many years.
Rode 20 miles around San Francisco… a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,527
Posted By Rocke

Just put a new Campy Ultra on my Record Group, it...

Just put a new Campy Ultra on my Record Group, it is cool and quiet (I am on a trainer) (The tiny holes, slight changes in metal... like jewelry). The only noise that gets my attention (and fellow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 11:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,210
Posted By Rocke

NO, a healthy kick in the xxx. You need to...

NO, a healthy kick in the xxx.
You need to change your Av. to some panty waist sorry excuse for an apology. All this time we thought you had Guads… what a disappointment.
“Earn” your bike? What a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-07, 07:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,743
Posted By Rocke

Ya kill me with that stuff. Yeah, No serious...

Ya kill me with that stuff. Yeah, No serious rider would be on a Colnago! (Maybe a serious machine like a Giant?)

OP, which color?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By Rocke

If you hit your head hard enough to crack your...

If you hit your head hard enough to crack your helmet, you should go to the Dr. ASAP.
Even with a helmet you can have significant concussion. My Specialized helmet did not crack when I hit in May,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-07, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By Rocke

Saddles are as particular as people. As a...

Saddles are as particular as people. As a youngan, most folks I rode with liked leather B17 (Brooks) saddles. The reason they work well is that you sit “on” them and the weight is carried under you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,785
Posted By Rocke

San Francisco has lots of great independants for...

San Francisco has lots of great independants for coffee... it is almost a quest trying them all.
One has a bike hanging on the wall and cieling. My machines hang from a stand on the wall.
Is Gay...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 10:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,253
Posted By Rocke

+1, Both light and regular I like Rock and...

+1, Both light and regular

I like Rock and Roll Gold for a dry or wax based product. (Their white grease rocks.)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,173
Posted By Rocke

The Gitane, ^ I have a friends in the Garage with...

The Gitane, ^ I have a friends in the Garage with Campy and Super Champion Rims I am restoring. He drilled everything he could with holes to reduce weight! It is a cool ride, can't wait to fininsh it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,321
Posted By Rocke

Wait till you get in shape to make any drastic...

Wait till you get in shape to make any drastic changes. Lightening up your gears on the back is a good place to start if you must; and a lot cheaper than a new bottom bracket, derailers etc. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,040
Posted By Rocke

I’m sorry to hear you are hurt, at your age it...

I’m sorry to hear you are hurt, at your age it should come back faster than at DrPete’s and mine. I have pulled a muscle in the groin bucking hay it aint nice. You probably know it was from trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 935
Posted By Rocke

Put off changing my chain for 3 weeks. (It broke...

Put off changing my chain for 3 weeks. (It broke one week in, latest tally of medical bills… $12,473.00 with more to come.) I did find BF as a result; Dr. said it would help pass the time to find a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 11:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,127
Posted By Rocke

LOL! Help who you can, ride all you can, share...

LOL!
Help who you can, ride all you can, share all you can.

As for others motives... it isn't my business why they ride, God Bless them.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,387
Posted By Rocke

Die Nadel (Roach while in school)

Die Nadel

(Roach while in school)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By Rocke

grahny is spot on, IMO. (I was going to recomend...

grahny is spot on, IMO. (I was going to recomend the same.) Cateye is no fuss no muss electronics that just make sense and keep working.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,165
Posted By Rocke

I tried the 143 Alias after getting abscess from...

I tried the 143 Alias after getting abscess from a San Marco from long rides. It saved my… outlook. I like it for the under 60 mile rides. However the Aliante is like sitting on the sofa at home...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 10:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,173
Posted By Rocke

Rode a Schwinn Varsity through HS my parents...

Rode a Schwinn Varsity through HS my parents bought for me. I had my heart set on a Guerciotti Jet, or Colnago Superissimo as Saronni won the worlds and was a big thing on Colnago in the early 80’s. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-07, 10:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,574
Posted By Rocke

Speedplay, for access, exit and looks. (The...

Speedplay, for access, exit and looks. (The cleats are a bit clunky though.)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-07, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By Rocke

Were you fit for that width saddle? (Maybe to...

Were you fit for that width saddle? (Maybe to wide?)
As long as you can switch them out, try an Arione and a WTB Race V Ti.

Saddles are so up to the individual, as well as the distance.
One 50...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 10:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,894
Posted By Rocke

42 (Because you can share, converse and get...

42

(Because you can share, converse and get closer to folks while you are doing it.)

PS. So long, and thanks for all the fish.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,308
Posted By Rocke

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

Ford 400 Cleveland V8! I hate it when that...

Ford 400 Cleveland V8! I hate it when that happens! (Whew, I need some sleep! Please don't punish me.)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

Rock and Roll hall of fame! The Browns! Indians!...

Rock and Roll hall of fame! The Browns! Indians! Cavaliers! Buckeyes! The Ford 400 Cleveland V8! What’s not to like? (Besides rust)

Hate folks in Cleveland? Pretty or otherwise… say it aint so....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,895
Posted By Rocke

It is amazing when these things happen and no one...

It is amazing when these things happen and no one is coming the other way, or the car stops short like this one did. After two hits by cars, I am more impressed by God’s Grace in my life than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

[QUOTE=chipcom] (a cry of NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!...

[QUOTE=chipcom] (a cry of NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! thunders from the peanut gallery)

LOL+

Maybe not Playboy, but “Brides”!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

chipcom, chipcom, chipcom, That may be “drag...

chipcom, chipcom, chipcom,

That may be “drag queen” in Cleveland… however here on the coast it is just maybe, “drag princess.”
Let me specify: 1. Platinum hair and gray in the beard?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,560
Posted By Rocke

Thats great... glad to hear it worked out. Let...

Thats great... glad to hear it worked out.
Let us know how you like the tires.
All's well that ends.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

Chipcom, Give you that one. I see where you...

Chipcom,

Give you that one. I see where you got that but that is not where I was aiming.
Don’t see this foolishness much in my Community, it wouldn’t last a millisecond. (Not for lack of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 08:48 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

“The amazing thing is how well he's taken it all....

“The amazing thing is how well he's taken it all. Read his responses in this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=293311&highlight=apology)(post 32) to see how much class he has.” ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 04:44 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

We all want to believe in something, believing...

We all want to believe in something, believing the OP is real…? I have better odds on the tooth fairy and pixie dust. Victim may be the wrong word, as it does give the impression one was taken...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,856
Posted By Rocke

cooker, blonduatholngrl, We have a word...

cooker, blonduatholngrl,

We have a word where I come from for folks like you, victims.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 870
Posted By Rocke

One of the reasons it is good to have a back up...

One of the reasons it is good to have a back up machine that you don’t mind getting sand in the gears. Some of the nicer rides along Canals and rivers are unpaved for long sections.

Great photo...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 05:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,772
Posted By Rocke

Mystical, 2 wheels and it stands up all by...

Mystical, 2 wheels and it stands up all by itself…? I have never stopped looking for the feeling I felt on my used Schwinn Corvette the first time I rode down the street in 1964. Victory! Rope swing,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,539
Posted By Rocke

Kool Stop Bead Jack

Kool Stop Bead Jack
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,622
Posted By Rocke

Some do… some don't... It is part of our ethos,...

Some do… some don't... It is part of our ethos, break my finger and I will take your arm! Americans largely look at things in terms of Confrontation as opposed to Mediation and Negotiation. We have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,622
Posted By Rocke

Hey Brother, Sorry about the drama in your...

Hey Brother,

Sorry about the drama in your life. First go to your Dr. (especially if you are young and feel like you are bullet-proof) and get a work up to Diagnose any issues. Who pays for what...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By Rocke

I hear you. A lot of good sense on the posts so...

I hear you. A lot of good sense on the posts so far, (including lights and music) I have a Record Carbon group and Neutron wheels, the Campy is the heart choice emotional hands down, I am Jonesing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By Rocke

If it goes away, it is just a better excuse to...

If it goes away, it is just a better excuse to get another.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Rocke

"I guess I need more bikes!" Yes!

"I guess I need more bikes!"

Yes!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,281
Posted By Rocke

Three things I have found, Take pictures of your...

Three things I have found, Take pictures of your stuff, keep them somewhere away from your stuff, (In case of fire, hurricane etc.) check for limits and buy extra coverage for the expensive stuff.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 05:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,501
Posted By Rocke

For one, I was much, much younger. (early 1980’s)...

For one, I was much, much younger. (early 1980’s) I went to FIU, drank to excess and used lots of the number one import from South America at the time. (Didn’t sleep much as a result leaving lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 05:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,501
Posted By Rocke

When I lived in Miami, the standard meal before a...

When I lived in Miami, the standard meal before a ride was Picadillo or a Pork Sandwich, Platanos Maduros, and a huge glass of Guarapo. (With well timed breaks for Café Cubano… for inspiration.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,654
Posted By Rocke

WOW! Great looking machine! (I like the way you...

WOW! Great looking machine! (I like the way you thought things out... details.)
As for thieves... I doubt they have a clue what they got away with.
It is such a terrible feeling. I work in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By Rocke

Try hitting the thrift stores for a few weeks if...

Try hitting the thrift stores for a few weeks if you want a good old bike. I see Myata, Raliegh, (just saw a Giant Carbon) Fuji, Motobacane, Bianchi, etc all selling around $100-150.00. repack the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-07, 09:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By Rocke

Is this simply urban legend or is it backed up in...

Is this simply urban legend or is it backed up in print somewhere? I have heard this too, is it for real?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By Rocke

Buckethead, whats with his pick-ups?

Buckethead, whats with his pick-ups?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By Rocke

So... it is all about the looks then?

So... it is all about the looks then?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By Rocke

I love how he played most of both parts during...

I love how he played most of both parts during the Cutting-Heads section. (Along with Ry Cooder)
He is the master of every inch of neck... and anything else conected to the body.
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