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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By ecovelo

Thanks, I'll try the C&V sub forum.

Thanks, I'll try the C&V sub forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By ecovelo

Oh that's a good point! I am very familiar with...

Oh that's a good point! I am very familiar with vintagecannondale.com and yeah...didn't really think about the ones that have difficult to read images/graphics/data, etc. I will check each of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By ecovelo

Bicycle Catalogs

Hey ~ I understand most bicycle catalogs are archived on the internet through various databases, but I thought I'd ask very generally if anyone collects original/physical copies of them? I have a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-22, 11:21 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,281
Posted By ecovelo

I see what your saying now after looking at the...

I see what your saying now after looking at the catalog - they really took a retro approach to those graphics for that model; even the headbadge on yours looks retro. Your tandem has the graphics...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,281
Posted By ecovelo

I think your Cannondale is much older than 2010...

I think your Cannondale is much older than 2010 :foo: ...like 97'-99'? My understanding is some frames were still built in the U.S. as late as 2007 - but Cannondale certainly has had a few owners...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,666
Posted By ecovelo

That sounds great! ...except now I have that Rod...

That sounds great! ...except now I have that Rod Stewart song in my head.... :lol:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,666
Posted By ecovelo

Wow! That's one of those "time capsule" finds! ...

Wow! That's one of those "time capsule" finds! Congrats, it's gorgeous!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,368
Posted By ecovelo

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/img_2820_be0641833418309d2b073fee52034eb4b4eb0779.jpg
Not sure the photo captures it - but last week, early evening, the sun rays -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,666
Posted By ecovelo

Cool I have been thoroughly enjoying this thread! ...

I have been thoroughly enjoying this thread! While I've never owned an MT, I have ridden them and currently have a visitor in my stable that is a Trek 730. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,935
Posted By ecovelo

Check out these helmets... circa 1987. Our...

Check out these helmets... circa 1987. Our choices were a bit limited then... :rolleyes: I think these are all Bells if I'm not mistaken. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-20, 01:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,935
Posted By ecovelo

I have to admit my first instinctual thought...

I have to admit my first instinctual thought bubble response to the question was 'I'm not sure I really care what I look like in my helmet...or care what my helmet looks like - so long as it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 12:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,247
Posted By ecovelo

I've never hit anything wild - however when I was...

I've never hit anything wild - however when I was 14, I encountered a rattlesnake in the middle of a partially paved bike trail along the river. I was riding a bike that was too big for me (all...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-20, 12:20 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,704
Posted By ecovelo

Clinical Scientist/Medicine

Clinical Scientist/Medicine
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,281
Posted By ecovelo

:lol: Yes. I am definitely of the "short,...

:lol: Yes. I am definitely of the "short, stocky, strong German peasant type" variety! I think I'd need a step stool to get onto some of the Clyde bikes listed. Fun pics though!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-20, 11:58 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,281
Posted By ecovelo

ATHENA perspective... ;) ...here's a few from my...

ATHENA perspective... ;) ...here's a few from my collection:

...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By ecovelo

Thank you for the insight! :thumb:

Thank you for the insight! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
12-29-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By ecovelo

This thread has taken some interesting turns in...

This thread has taken some interesting turns in its almost 5 year history :) I am actually in the process selling off ~ 1/2 of my bicycle collection and intend on trying a Tern Vektron in the coming...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-16-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By ecovelo

Thanks for all the replies... they've all been...

Thanks for all the replies... they've all been very helpful! :beer:
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-15-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By ecovelo

Ok, great. Yeah... I don't think I want to try...

Ok, great. Yeah... I don't think I want to try to "nurse" anything.... I will check it's SOC. Thanks so much for the education/info! - ecovelo
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-14-19, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By ecovelo

Red face Embarrassed Owner of E-bike that I let sit....

Greetings E-bike riders!! I need some help... I finally had installed an E-bike front wheel drive "kit" on one of one of my older model rigid MTBs..... back in 2016!! :o

I rode it a few times to...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,591
Posted By ecovelo

Oh boy.... looks nice! I can see why you'd be...

Oh boy.... looks nice! I can see why you'd be "jonesin'" for one of those.... ;)
Forum: Commuting
09-08-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,591
Posted By ecovelo

I am impressed with your downsizing your...

I am impressed with your downsizing your collection to just one bike - I've come close... and only really missed one (a 92' Cannondale M1000 that was a perfect fit commuter) when I've attempted to...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-17, 09:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,857
Posted By ecovelo

Love those watermelon helmets!!! I may have to...

Love those watermelon helmets!!! I may have to get one.

In addition to looking like a dork... and using many lights :thumb:... I also behave like one - overtly waving a big friendly "HI!" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,124
Posted By ecovelo

An 83'....that makes sense. The seller of the...

An 83'....that makes sense. The seller of the one I rode (and then brought home!) :) stated it was late 70's, but it was made in Taiwan - and I think, from what I've read about Univega...if it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,124
Posted By ecovelo

Hi Rawly old - I am test riding a Univega Super...

Hi Rawly old - I am test riding a Univega Super 10 mixte later this week, that has the same color scheme as your mixte - do you know what year yours is?

Thanks in advance... Ecovelo
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-12, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,935
Posted By ecovelo

Thanks for the information and ideas. Shortly...

Thanks for the information and ideas. Shortly after posting I tracked down an old Cannondale friend (who I thought would be more difficult to track down or I would have postponed posting) - and I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,935
Posted By ecovelo

Adjustable threaded stem for 1 1/4 steerer fork options... older MTB... possible?

Hey everyone ~ thanks in advance for any advice... here's the scoop...

92' Cannondale MTB (M1000) - my primary commuter and all-around great bike.

Some nagging shoulder/elbow injuries have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,280
Posted By ecovelo

So sorry, Axiom. That's really distressing!!! ...

So sorry, Axiom. That's really distressing!!!

I did have my new Trek 6000 (aluminum was all the rage) stolen at a local college - while I was taking a 50 minute class - in 1992. The perps cut...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-12, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By ecovelo

Congrats!! You're back!!! :thumb: Remember...

Congrats!! You're back!!! :thumb:

Remember how good you feel and let that motivate you for the next ride!!

16 miles is a decent distance considering it's been a year..... Keep it up!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,972
Posted By ecovelo

This is a great thread!! Thanks shnibop for...

This is a great thread!! Thanks shnibop for starting it and re-telling your CycleArt story. I remember reading a similar "good experience" vs. "bad experience" thread about Spectrum Powder Works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 137,701
Posted By ecovelo

Gorgeous bikes!!! ... all of them!! Thanks for...

Gorgeous bikes!!! ... all of them!! Thanks for posting all those! :thumb: :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By ecovelo

Oooohhh...... I like it! :) thanks!

Oooohhh...... I like it! :) thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By ecovelo

Rear Rack Suggestions - Centurion Mixte

Hello Everyone~

I'm fixing up an '83 Centurion Mixte - and I'm looking for rear rack ideas. I'm not trying to be authentic or necessarily stay with that time period.... but I would like...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-26-12, 01:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

Beautiful!! Love B.C.!!

Beautiful!! Love B.C.!!
Forum: Living Car Free
05-26-12, 12:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

Thanks for the ideas! I wonder if those block...

Thanks for the ideas! I wonder if those block ice things are better than the gel-type ones (which I have) - another experiment in the making...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-26-12, 12:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

Nice! I may invest in one of those... thanks!...

Nice! I may invest in one of those... thanks! :thumb:
Forum: Living Car Free
05-26-12, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

I'm inland. Triple digits in the summer are not...

I'm inland. Triple digits in the summer are not unusual - I usually limit my riding beyond 98+ degrees, but not always. I adapt as the summer goes on.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-12, 01:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

How did you all know it was ice cream? :rolleyes:...

How did you all know it was ice cream? :rolleyes:

Thanks for all the tips! I've had ice packs begin to thaw in insulated bags in the car after 45-60 minutes, during the summer - but I didn't...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-23-12, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

I had no idea - I will have to check that out,...

I had no idea - I will have to check that out, thanks!

Volume is not a problem - I don't buy too many frozen items - but when I do, I've had to drive or ride my scooter :(
and I do have...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-23-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,117
Posted By ecovelo

Carrying Frozen Food - what works?

Greetings CF community ~ Let me first say I admire you all for your commitment. :thumb:
I am a long way from car-free - have family 75 miles away that I visit monthly - but locally I'm doing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-12, 12:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,361
Posted By ecovelo

That's pretty awesome! What model is that?

That's pretty awesome! What model is that?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By ecovelo

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them... :) ...

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them... :)

My nephew just got a Strider bike for his 2nd birthday - from auntie me :) A couple days later, he got a new brother!

Fun times with those little...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,819
Posted By ecovelo

I fully accept my Athena-ness, as my goal weight...

I fully accept my Athena-ness, as my goal weight is 153 - and therefore, when I meet it I will still be an Athena. ;)

I don't, however, accept being over 200 - which I still currently am. I pay...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,818
Posted By ecovelo

Wow dpdemos!! That's great you are recovering so...

Wow dpdemos!! That's great you are recovering so well!

I will be following your progress closely as my girlfriend just had her hip replaced 5 weeks ago. She is only a casual rider, but I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,587
Posted By ecovelo

Congratulations, Teresamichelle, on your new...

Congratulations, Teresamichelle, on your new accomplishments and your (renewed?) love of biking as an adult. :thumb: Fortunately, many bike companies make bikes to suit your needs these days.

As...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By ecovelo

I will keep that in mind, thanks. My current set...

I will keep that in mind, thanks. My current set up is all steel :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-11, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By ecovelo

Thanks, DS. I'm putting a motor on an old steel...

Thanks, DS. I'm putting a motor on an old steel hard tail. I think I try it out for awhile with it's original fork, and go from there. Roads aren't great here... but not sure if a suspension fork...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,319
Posted By ecovelo

If you went from "0" miles per week to 100+ miles...

If you went from "0" miles per week to 100+ miles per week, and feel increasing strength and endurance, you probably have gained some muscle. Carrying body weight over a distance - on bike, on foot,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By ecovelo

Suspension forks on E-bikes

I've noticed that many E-bike builders choose a suspension fork over a rigid fork.

Is this just personal preference, or is there something inherent in the use of an E motor on a bike that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 971
Posted By ecovelo

Currently, 98% of my cycling is commuting and...

Currently, 98% of my cycling is commuting and errand running. A number of years ago I had trouble fitting in long bike rides. A co-worker suggested I commute to work by bike. My ego spoke up and...
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