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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 13,764
Posted By Wes in Missouri

It depends on what you’re doing

Just a quick observation from my experience. We have a hill that is a descenders dream. I reached 63 MPH on my 88 Cannondale and it was rock solid. The only thing that slowed me down was that I ran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,606
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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My bikes new paint job gets Ruby’s approval. She...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,159
Posted By Wes in Missouri

They won’t bother me

I have Tinitus and I have a buzzing sound in my ears that sounds just like them. 24/7 365. It sucks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 12,615
Posted By Wes in Missouri

that is a perfect response to this thread. And...

that is a perfect response to this thread. And most of Facebook.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Sweet design. Where did you find this. I might...

Sweet design. Where did you find this. I might have to find one fore my Bianchi refresh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

My comment was actually just referring to riding...

My comment was actually just referring to riding tubular tires vs clinchers. I’ve had no experience with those particular rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

. You will love the ride. I used to run them on...

. You will love the ride. I used to run them on my Cannondale Crit bike. This was about 28 years ago and they were much smoother and quicker feeling than clinchers at that time. Improvements in tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I’m not sure. Mine didn’t have any valve, only a...

I’m not sure. Mine didn’t have any valve, only a knob to lock out the shock.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,677
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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I tried many different mirrors but the ones I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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This is my latest creation. I did not want to do a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I didn’t really look at the Varsity since I was...

I didn’t really look at the Varsity since I was interested in the Fixie. I see what you are talking about. Good eye.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-29-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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She also sent pictures os a Varsity. Doesn’t look...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-29-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Is this Schwinn Fixie worth messing with?

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I have someone asking me about their Schwinn bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By Wes in Missouri

i knew you would not let me down. He paid $25 for...

i knew you would not let me down. He paid $25 for it. The pictures look he sent are not good but it does look like it is in good shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By Wes in Missouri

What is this bike with bolted seatstay

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A friend of mine sent n me these pictures of a bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,823
Posted By Wes in Missouri

King of the Mountain

King of the Mountain
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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I got a new Rock Shox 30 fork for my 2001 Raleigh...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-20, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,145
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I was thinking about doing the drop bar...

I was thinking about doing the drop bar conversion for my son in law but the fram is too big for him. I bought it originally to use for a parts donor. I bought a 93 Cannondale R600 for my daughter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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I received this jersey. For inspiration I put it in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,145
Posted By Wes in Missouri

What is this Giant Cypress?

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I picked up this Giant Cypress for $25. I used the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I stumbled on to my daughters first real bike

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I was meeting a guy for a set of wheels and ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,114
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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This didn’t come in the mail it was posted on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,623
Posted By Wes in Missouri

PoorinRichfield said "Having been relatively...

PoorinRichfield said "Having been relatively active on multiple forums, I've found BikeForum.net to be better than most in terms of snarky, useless, and derogatory comments."
Somehow I screwed up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I am honored. I’m glad I lived through that crash...

I am honored. I’m glad I lived through that crash so I could share it here. Now it’s starting to get interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

as Waylon Jennings once sang. “ I’ve always been...

as Waylon Jennings once sang. “ I’ve always been crazy, but, it’s kept me from going insane”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,714
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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Not actually my bike in the pic, but, my first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

that fits right in with the bike I remember.

that fits right in with the bike I remember.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Could be

That my be it. I wonder what the German company might have be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

You may be right

you may have something there. I will look for that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Did my sister buy a Pinarello at Walmart in the seventies?

Okay, here’s the deal. My sister bought a bike at Walmart in about 1974. I know that It was made in Italy and for some reason I seem to remember it was a Pinarello. At that time I knew nothing about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,606
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I follow him. He found the cat as a kitten in the...

I follow him. He found the cat as a kitten in the middle of nowhere. He has taken her with him through several countries. Getting through customs has been a challenge at times.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I will definitely look into the Soma Highway One....

I will definitely look into the Soma Highway One. Sound like a good idea if I am going to change my bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,714
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I wonder what answers I would have gotten if I...

I wonder what answers I would have gotten if I had posted this in the road racing forum. We vintage and classic riders tend to be a bit vintage and sometimes classic ourselves.

It’s kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

i didn’t get that far north. I was in the...

i didn’t get that far north. I was in the Florence and Sienna area. The drive up from Rome along the coast looked like that in a lot of places. It’s a beautiful country.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 05:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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https://live.staticflickr.com/4670/40384578552_0b88dd323e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24wDwe7)Ghisallo 056 (https://flic.kr/p/24wDwe7) by iabisdb (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68123172@N03/), on Flickr...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 05:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

We have enough hills in SW Missouri for me. My...

We have enough hills in SW Missouri for me. My goal is no the become the next Marco Pantani. I just want to Get out an enjoy the ride. I was very competitive 25 years ago. We used to have regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

When I’m on the hoods the bar is in line with the...

When I’m on the hoods the bar is in line with the front axle. That was how we used to choose stem length. I do ride the hoods a lot. Now that I’m older and less limber I feel a shallow drop might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

My plan is to keep both bikes in original era...

My plan is to keep both bikes in original era spec. But I agree about the idea of a new stem and bars. I’m trying to decide if I want to go that way. The Scott Drop-in’s are pretty deep drop and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,606
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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This is Max patiently waiting for dinner to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,714
Posted By Wes in Missouri

What was your Gateway Bike?

Everyone has it or had it. That bike that was the one that started you on the road, or trail, to addiction. What was yours? Ours, my dad and mine, was a Spalding Blade. My father bought it new to try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Thank you for the great input. I will probably go...

Thank you for the great input. I will probably go with the Continental 5000’s. I just swapped the single pivot brakes on the Cannondale for Ultegra dual pivot brakes. You are correct about the...
Forum: Introductions
04-29-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Riding again after 25 years

Hello,
im getting back into cycling after a 25 year break. I’m currently getting my old bikes back into shape as well as me getting back in shape. I’m in the Springfield, Mo area now.
Back in the...
Forum: Introductions
04-28-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Hello, im getting back into cycling after a 25...

Hello,
im getting back into cycling after a 25 year break. I’m currently getting my old bikes back into shape as well as me getting back in shape. I’m in the Springfield, Mo area now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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This is my 88 SR500/600
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

Hi Craig. I look forward to seeing your...

Hi Craig.
I look forward to seeing your Cannondale. I have a light blue 88 SR 500. It had Ultegra Components on it when I bought it so I guess it is technically a 500 in 600 clothing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,250
Posted By Wes in Missouri

It will be a little while. My son-in-law is...

It will be a little while. My son-in-law is making them and he is 4 hrs from me. So trial and error might take a bit of time. I’ll keep you pasted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 31,265
Posted By Wes in Missouri

yeah I realized I was still in this after I sent...

yeah I realized I was still in this after I sent to post. I thought I had changed forums. You are so correct about old bikes lasting a lifetime. There is such a thing as investing in quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

I’m thinking about new bars. I have the Scott...

I’m thinking about new bars. I have the Scott Drop-in’s. They are a bit heavy and really not as great as they were hyped to be back in the day although the drop-in section is a pretty comfortable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By Wes in Missouri

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