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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I actually live in Kennewick now but I ride the...

I actually live in Kennewick now but I ride the Riverfront Trail, Amon Park, and Columbia Park frequently. I commute to work on the east side of Pasco often and ride the Riverfront Trail home to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I put thousands of miles on one of these great...

I put thousands of miles on one of these great bikes from 1973 to 1978. I had a gas pipe Huffy when a home from college friend gave me his old Peugeot UO8 when he bought a Motobecan Pro. I had died...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Really? I've never seen the brand before. I had...

Really? I've never seen the brand before. I had no idea they did an engraving on the seat tube. Cool touch. I spoke without knowledge. I really am sorry for the unfortunate comment I made then. But I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I would say it's a repaint and the chips weren't...

I would say it's a repaint and the chips weren't sanded down well in the prepwork. Hopefully there is no rust forming. Pretty bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

What do you use to keep the shine? Be a shame to...

What do you use to keep the shine? Be a shame to let that lose its lustre. On my brushed finished Ti frame, I use Boeshield T-9. It's actually a lube but if you spray it on and let it dry, it really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,032
Posted By OldFartCyclist

In 1972 the Pugeot PX10LE came in 3 color combos....

In 1972 the Pugeot PX10LE came in 3 color combos. White, black, and chrome; black, white and chrome; and chrome, white and black. I had one that was white, black, and chrome. It was my first high end...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

The Kestral and the Merckx are beautiful bikes....

The Kestral and the Merckx are beautiful bikes. But I'm just not into TT bikes although I'm sure it's a good one.
They all look like they receive meticulous care, as good bikes should. 😍
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Here's my Tarmac:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/tarmac0006_7b98a734948dcb85d5c634a9316ab9827ea523ea.jpg
Tarmac SL5 in Team Astana colors. 15 lbs 1 ounce as seen.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,849
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I'm 64 and I ride this: ...

I'm 64 and I ride this:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/tarmac0006_a22cf40128d37f5fe3370b87370ff01279ced70f.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

My Tarmac

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/tarmac0006_f1471ce46ba4e45e008c2dd10ce673b089d19e88.jpg
My Tarmac SL5. Astana Team Colors, pretty rare paint but beautiful. Built from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 17,938
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I keep riding.

I keep riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,968
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Here's my Lynskey R-240. Under 17 lbs for large...

Here's my Lynskey R-240. Under 17 lbs for large frame. Actually lighter and more comfortable than my 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert that I no longer have. The Lynskey is full DA9100 W/ Mvic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Twice in the last 5 years I've said "this will be...

Twice in the last 5 years I've said "this will be my last bike". I hope my lovely wife doesn't hold me to such a rash statement. :)
And that's a nice bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Absolutely nothing wrong with your bike. If you...

Absolutely nothing wrong with your bike. If you ride and love it - it's a GREAT bike! Down the road you may want to or not want to upgrade it. And upgrade is all in your mind. If it works for you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,004
Posted By OldFartCyclist

The trend seemed to coincide with the stealth...

The trend seemed to coincide with the stealth fighter as well. I think that had more to do with "cool" than Vader.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,297
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I'm 64 in 5 days (December 10). I've found that...

I'm 64 in 5 days (December 10). I've found that I'm slower than I used to be but I still have to slow down when riding with most cyclists. Not bragging, just ride alot more than they do. Most other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,775
Posted By OldFartCyclist

And, if you have one, what car do you drive?

And, if you have one, what car do you drive?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-19, 07:54 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 50,057
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Username meaning?

It means exactly what it is. I am 63 years old, semi-retired and put 3,000 to 4,000 miles on my bikes in an average year. The icon is pretty realistic as well :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 07:01 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 25,604
Posted By OldFartCyclist

No wonder I can't win KOMs! From now on, when my...

No wonder I can't win KOMs! From now on, when my Park chain checker fall through the link, it's not time to replace the chain - it's TIME TO HEAD FOR THE HILLS - IT'S HAMMER TIME!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-18, 12:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,720
Posted By OldFartCyclist

And I totally agree with the thought about...

And I totally agree with the thought about wheelsets! I put a set of Campy Record wheels on my "73 Peugeot PX10LE (my first "good" bike) and was sold on good wheels. I had a set of Weyless sealed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,720
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I don't know about nice steel (my old 531 went...

I don't know about nice steel (my old 531 went into the back of my pickup for transport) but my Lynskey is as easy to lift onto my roof rack as my SWorks Roubaix. After Lynskey Ti for 2 years, 531...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,035
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I agree with that. Their customer care is tops. ...

I agree with that. Their customer care is tops. And the glasses are great quality. I've been using them for the last 4 years. The interchangeable lens packages make them a very versatile product.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,025
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Can you imagine the comments from the "Hot or...

Can you imagine the comments from the "Hot or Not?" bunch?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,025
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Ditto! A very light and easily organized package.

Ditto! A very light and easily organized package.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,968
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I love it! Just got in from a 35 mile ride after...

I love it! Just got in from a 35 mile ride after putting in a new bottom bracket. My Old one was an HSC ceramic that originally was in in my old Roubaix Expert that I sold when I got my SWorks frame....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,968
Posted By OldFartCyclist

My Lynskey...

My Lynskey R240https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/dsc_0069_a3b22f908c465e70b3d5d898f16010d7b6aee62b.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 23,589
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Well, this is my 2 bits: If I didn't have a bike...

Well, this is my 2 bits: If I didn't have a bike now and was in the market for my first good rider, I would most likely go for the disc brake feature. However, I have a couple of very high quality...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,379
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I don't leave my stallions out of sight anywhere...

I don't leave my stallions out of sight anywhere I stop. Before I retired, when I rode to work, I had a safe and secure place arranged with my employer to keep them out of harm's way. And it wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 20,831
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Ice cream and cheese? Are you serious? I find...

Ice cream and cheese? Are you serious? I find myself becoming curious!

In relation to this thread - I'm 62 and have no need for Strava. I see no reason to compare myself to "kids" less than 1/2...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,617
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Not quite as colorful as Slick Madone's ... but ...

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I'm down to these two now. They're keepers!

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My S-Works Roubaix gets a shower.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,440
Posted By OldFartCyclist

My understanding is that it includes both...

My understanding is that it includes both techniques to get the bars as low as possible and aero. No spacers and flipped (negative) stem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,128
Views: 3,120,328
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Sorry - that last post was for Wildwood. I don't...

Sorry - that last post was for Wildwood. I don't post enough to be good at it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,128
Views: 3,120,328
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Looking at your group photo posted a little...

Looking at your group photo posted a little earlier - you should be calling yourselves "The Men of Steel"! Love the bikes!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,907
Posted By OldFartCyclist

:lol: I guess I asked for that! The helmet is in...

:lol: I guess I asked for that! The helmet is in great shape, I won't vouch for the contents. Thanks for the serious answers and the humorous ones too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,907
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Helmet Replacement - how often>

My Specialized road helmet is 7 years old and looks to be in great shape. How often should they be replaced?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,839
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I completely disagree with Chris Hoy. I am 62 in...

I completely disagree with Chris Hoy. I am 62 in 6 weeks and have ridden 3000 miles so far this year. I wear bike shorts and full kit. Not flashy colors and team kit, but understated and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-22-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,019
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Brown Sider

From the brown side of Washington State. Tri-Cities, Pasco to be specific. Retiring in 6 Weeks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-17, 09:31 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,909
Posted By OldFartCyclist

With some miles on my Lynskey - my impressions

Well, right now, I don't have any good pictures of my new R240, but I will tell you I'm impressed by it and love the handling and feel of the bike. of course, it's not as light as the Roubaix, but it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,909
Posted By OldFartCyclist

:) Everyone that I know or have talked to that's...

:) Everyone that I know or have talked to that's ridden a Lynskey, loves 'em.

I met up with a fella last spring that was riding one and we rode and talked bikes for awhile. He had a Specialized...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-16, 10:33 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,909
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Back in 1972 I had a "10 speed" that was...

Back in 1972 I had a "10 speed" that was purchased from J.C.Penney's. I was in love with that bike until I rode it for 25 miles with a friend that had a Motobecane Grand Jubilee (back in the days...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I have several bikes. But my favorite is my...

I have several bikes. But my favorite is my Specialized Roubaix Expert with upgrades. The day I bought it, I had been off of a bike for almost 20 years and I foolishly tried to pick up where I left...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-15, 07:19 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 28,684
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I get a kick out of this thread. I'm 59, pushing...

I get a kick out of this thread. I'm 59, pushing 60 real hard. I wear full kit on all my rides (although I seldom use the word "kit". I just refer to it as "gear". My 3 brothers laugh at me and make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-15, 07:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,887
Posted By OldFartCyclist

The 3rd bike in my stable is an Attitude that's...

The 3rd bike in my stable is an Attitude that's the same color as your Quantum. That's a great color in the sunshine. You've got a great looking bike there. I've really been impressed by the ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,114
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I now have a collection. This is my "new" Klein...

I now have a collection. This is my "new" Klein that I just completed building. Bought the bare frame 2 months ago and went with a full Ultegra 6800 build.

432952
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,856
Posted By OldFartCyclist

OK I'll bite. Here's the Klein Quantum that I...

OK I'll bite. Here's the Klein Quantum that I just finished building with a full Ultegra 6800 group, Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels and FSA Plasma bars and carbon seatpost. I bought the bare frame last...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,184
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Here's the Klein Quantum Race that I picked up in...

Here's the Klein Quantum Race that I picked up in November and built with a full Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 speed group, FSA Plasma bars, FSA seatpost, Fulcrum Racing 1 wheelset. Weighs in at 18 1/2 lbs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-15, 09:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,887
Posted By OldFartCyclist

I found a 90 Quantum for my son-in-law last...

I found a 90 Quantum for my son-in-law last spring to get him into bikes. He loves it. I was so impressed that I found a 2000 Quantum Race frame and built it up last month with a full Ultegra 6800...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 47,620
Posted By OldFartCyclist

In practice, the tech documents are wrong. I was...

In practice, the tech documents are wrong. I was going to put a new set of brakes on my son-in-law's great old Klein quantum and then decided to put the 6800 brakes on my Roubaix Expert and give him...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-13, 10:46 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,331
Posted By OldFartCyclist

Earlier I posted my philosophy regarding my "kit"...

Earlier I posted my philosophy regarding my "kit" and whether I was an elitist snob or not. Then I went out for a ride that concluded 38 miles later. Interestingly I came up on a rider who looked...
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