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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,921
Posted By OLBKR

Colnago Superissimo

When I saw post # 20 of this thread, I thought Mazdaspeed had slipped my Superissimo out of the garage for photos. His appears to be identical with the exception of the bar tape and color of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,856
Posted By OLBKR

Piece of tape on the pedal axle. (At least that...

Piece of tape on the pedal axle. (At least that is I do).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,856
Posted By OLBKR

I bought the frame and Super Record groupo in the...

I bought the frame and Super Record groupo in the early eighties in Chicago. I built it up and it looked so beautiful and delicate that I could not bring myself to ride it. I took it apart and put...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,856
Posted By OLBKR

Purchased this as a frame 30 years ago. Built up...

Purchased this as a frame 30 years ago. Built up with Super Record Groupo purchased at the same time. Never been ridden.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By OLBKR

The newspaper version had it correct as...

The newspaper version had it correct as "braking".
The online version apparently could not accurately reproduce that published and ended up with "breaking".
Not surprising.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By OLBKR

Moral of the story: Don't give the finger to...

Moral of the story: Don't give the finger to angry motorists behind the wheel of 3,000 lbs of steel.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By OLBKR

Assault on a Cyclist

Driver accused of braking in front of a bicyclist


http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/jun/20/driver-accused-braking-front-bicyclist/

10 Wheels....Correct spelling is "copyright"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,316
Posted By OLBKR

You must have been on the wrong (East) coast. I...

You must have been on the wrong (East) coast. I do group rides (pace lines) three times a week. Usually 40-50 miles per ride. We ride roads only, most with bike lanes in both directions. We ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,472
Posted By OLBKR

A new owner can have that privilege.

A new owner can have that privilege.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,472
Posted By OLBKR

Purchased new in 1984...Never been ridden.

Purchased new in 1984...Never been ridden.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By OLBKR

You might get a few responses if you change the...

You might get a few responses if you change the title of your thread to read Northwest Florida instead of Southwest.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,352
Posted By OLBKR

ankle

Took it for years. I'm 67 and got to the point where I pretty much had to use crutches to get to the garage to get on my bike. I rode 40 miles in little more than 2 hours the day before surgery....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

Yes I will. Haven't determined yet what a fair...

Yes I will. Haven't determined yet what a fair price would be. Not much out there comparable.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

The next owner can ride it to his hearts content.

The next owner can ride it to his hearts content.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

Thanks,Where do I sign up? Just a regular dues...

Thanks,Where do I sign up? Just a regular dues paying member would be fine.
Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

I bought this Colnago Superissimo 58 cm frame at...

I bought this Colnago Superissimo 58 cm frame at Licktons in Oak Park, Illinois in 1981 so it is now 30 years old and is still a virgin. I purchased a Campagnolo Super Record groupo at the same time,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,070
Posted By OLBKR

10 Wheels, Just have to ask....Do you really...

10 Wheels,
Just have to ask....Do you really toss golf balls at unknown possibly crazy tailgaters? You know...the ones driving 3,000 pound behemoths a few feet behind your 20 pound bike? And who...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By OLBKR

Badger, Sounds like you have things well in...

Badger,
Sounds like you have things well in hand. If you choose to take slower rides along the gulf, then Naples Cyclery is the place to reserve a couple of bikes. They will also set you up with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By OLBKR

Hi Badger, You want to do some winter biking?...

Hi Badger,
You want to do some winter biking? You have found the place. I will be going out in the morning from Bonita Springs....half way between Naples and Ft. Myers. It will be 65 degrees when we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By OLBKR

Congrats on the new bikes. I live a few miles...

Congrats on the new bikes. I live a few miles from you. (Estero). There are lots of nice places to ride around you and the weather is glorious.
Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 157,014
Posted By OLBKR

Sorry wrong bike. This is the Project One

Sorry wrong bike. This is the Project One
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 157,014
Posted By OLBKR

Project One

Project One
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,115,029
Posted By OLBKR

Regular Friday AM ride. Six rider paceline....

Regular Friday AM ride. Six rider paceline. Oldest rider 73, youngest 60. Light wind, rode 39.5 miles. Average speed 19.5 miles per hour.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 910
Posted By OLBKR

jrh, I live a few miles from you in Bonita...

jrh,
I live a few miles from you in Bonita Springs. I have several road bikes all with Dura-Ace groupos, 53/42 chain rings, 9 gears, but you will never need more than three or four gears around...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By OLBKR

I've got the perfect solution and a way to tour a...

I've got the perfect solution and a way to tour a good part of Europe by bike with a room, a great meal and a happy non biking wife waiting for you at the end of the day. A couple of years ago, we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,378
Posted By OLBKR

What???...Old??? I had a doctor's appointment day...

What???...Old??? I had a doctor's appointment day before yesterday. So I rode instead of driving. Forty miles round trip. I limped into the doctor's office (Arthritic ankle...sometimes use a cane....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,115,029
Posted By OLBKR

"I'm going back to read that "Where should I...

"I'm going back to read that "Where should I retire to?" thread some more."

Bob...Southwesr Florida is the place. I discovered late yesterday that I had a doctor's appt this morning. Left the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,860
Posted By OLBKR

Never thought that I would be respondng to a...

Never thought that I would be respondng to a thread like this, but I also never thought that I would be where I am right now.

I retired to Florida 10 years ago. I'm now 66. I have been riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

frpax, You were not looking closely. Of course...

frpax,
You were not looking closely. Of course I would find it tough riding without tires, but I would have to pedal really fast to go anywhere without a chain.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,641
Posted By OLBKR

I bought this Colnago Superissimo new in Chicago...

I bought this Colnago Superissimo new in Chicago in 1980 together with a Campy Super Record groupo and Campy Victory Strada wheels. I never built it up so for all practical purposes it is 30 years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,604
Posted By OLBKR

10, Thats fantastic! Keep that up and you will...

10,
Thats fantastic! Keep that up and you will pass my total miles which took me 35 years to accumulate.
Steve
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,604
Posted By OLBKR

I admire you for those long miles. Retired or...

I admire you for those long miles. Retired or not, we never seem to find the time for more than one century a year and regular half centurys. But even then, paceline riding just seems to materialize....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,604
Posted By OLBKR

The youngest is 60...the oldest is 73 (and the...

The youngest is 60...the oldest is 73 (and the fastest rider).
Might sound fast, but remember Florida is dead flat. We had a whisper of a head wind heading South to Naples and rode 17/18. Same...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,604
Posted By OLBKR

I'll be 67 in April so I guess I belong here....

I'll be 67 in April so I guess I belong here. Retired in SW Florida. I live in a gated community with a bike club with 150 members. But there are only 10 or so who are serious riders. Our ride this...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By OLBKR

HEY KURT!, I attempted to send you a long and...

HEY KURT!,
I attempted to send you a long and detailed response to your PM but was informed that as a new member, I needed to have 50 post in order to be allowed to PM???
Feel free to contact me...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-11, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By OLBKR

Doc, I agree with you regarding the future of...

Doc,
I agree with you regarding the future of compact frames versus traditional.

In regards to the Colnago buildup, I will be happy to share details when complete. It has become an interesting...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By OLBKR

I live in Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs. ...

I live in Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs. After spending twenty years in Chicago dueling with traffic, I find the roads down here to be great. If you want to do a century, you can find a route...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By OLBKR

Doc, I ride both Treks on a regular basis, 150...

Doc,
I ride both Treks on a regular basis, 150 miles/wk and rotate them every six months or so. Geometry is slightly different on each. I love them both.

I don't think they give a thing away to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By OLBKR

Bought this Colnago Superissimo frame in 1980....

Bought this Colnago Superissimo frame in 1980. Put it away and forgot about it. The Campy Super Record groupo has been on a succession of bikes and now going into retirement. I'm just having fun...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By OLBKR

This one is a project One. Bought the frame in...

This one is a project One. Bought the frame in 2007 and also built up with Dura-Ace. I know, I know....any color is great as long as it's black.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By OLBKR

Pics of my Bikes

Bought this frame in 2000. Commemorative Lance Armstrong limited edition. Built it up with all Dura-Ace and originally Rolf Vector Pro wheels. (Exploded two years ago).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,396
Posted By OLBKR

First Post

Afternoon everyone. New member.

I live in Southwest Florida and believe it or not it was 37 degrees here this morning. I ride with a group of 5-10 oldtimers who all live in the same community...
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