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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By Perigee

1980 Trek 400 ...

1980 Trek 400

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6826884537_8e66c5ab50.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perigee_1973/6826884537/)
Trek (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perigee_1973/6826884537/) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,363
Posted By Perigee

You can see the Helmet posted above in this...

You can see the Helmet posted above in this picture tacken in "79. You can see how white it was and how red the straps were. None of the equipment looked that good by the end of my tour....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,363
Posted By Perigee

Bought new in 1973. It has thousands of miles on...

Bought new in 1973. It has thousands of miles on it. It was bright white when new and the chin straps were bright red.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7993046461_785d8dee2c.jpg...
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,912
Posted By Perigee

azesty, The only things I didn't see on your...

azesty,
The only things I didn't see on your list is bug repellent, a lock and cable, and some water purification tablets. I would like to see a picture of all this gear loaded onto the bike. My...
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By Perigee

yzlian Another picture of a 3-fold tire, next...

yzlian
Another picture of a 3-fold tire, next to the helmet. I wouldn't tour without it. Also, I have never heard of chainreactioncycle.com....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 52,417
Posted By Perigee

My Blue Bike ...

My Blue Bike

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6919505021_6896a3e2b8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perigee_1973/6919505021/)
'81 Shogun...
Forum: Southeast
02-18-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,211
Posted By Perigee

The Space Coast on the east side is actually a...

The Space Coast on the east side is actually a good bird area. Cape Canaveral is a bird sanctuary, and in my own neighborhood in Melbourne we have Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Egrets, Herons and Flamingos. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 58,887
Posted By Perigee

pastorbobnlnh My bike is a 25", '78 Centurion...

pastorbobnlnh
My bike is a 25", '78 Centurion LeMans. I replaced the crank with a Dura Ace with 39/52 rings. The freewheel was the original 6 speed 14-32. The rims I replaced with Weinmann...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,377
Posted By Perigee

The before picture. I turned 60 last summer and...

The before picture. I turned 60 last summer and when I realized that I topped 300 lbs I knew that I had to rediscover bicycle riding. Although I haven't been able to ride as much as I had hoped,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,299
Posted By Perigee

Another newbie Clyde. 6'-4" & 280 lbs. ...

Another newbie Clyde. 6'-4" & 280 lbs.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6826944563_baff758e26.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perigee_1973/6826944563/)
Feb 5, 2012...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 58,887
Posted By Perigee

I don't think the rear panniers are cannondale,...

I don't think the rear panniers are cannondale, but the handlebar bar and front panniers are. Back in the mid 70's I used to go to Stamford Conn. occasionally and the Original Cannondale Store &...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,991
Posted By Perigee

Just reviving an older thread. My new, old...

Just reviving an older thread. My new, old Takara. But it still rides like new. I used to sell these at my bike shop 30 years ago.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6826887149_3b39f0940e.jpg...
Forum: Southeast
02-06-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,673
Posted By Perigee

Route 192 is a good , very wide & divided highway...

Route 192 is a good , very wide & divided highway with plenty of paved shoulder. In my opinion your next step would be to find a Bike Shop in Orlando that will rent you the proper bike (most of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 51,515
Posted By Perigee

Absolutely beautiful. I have been watching this...

Absolutely beautiful. I have been watching this thread from the beginning and I cannot believe how fast you put this together with all of the hand detailing!! I remember that you had a few snow...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,165
Posted By Perigee

Gary I was also a vegetarian when I toured but...

Gary
I was also a vegetarian when I toured but it never made me down on power. In several of your posts you ask about equipment. I rode a Centurian LeMans 12 spd with 27 x 1 1/4 tires The bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,784
Posted By Perigee

Chrysalis---I read this thread for the first time...

Chrysalis---I read this thread for the first time this evening and I have a few questions. First of all, congratulations on the increased bike riding mileage. In your original post you mentioned...
Forum: Touring
02-01-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By Perigee

Any of the above. 30 years ago I did the Cabot...

Any of the above. 30 years ago I did the Cabot Trail, PEI, the Adirondacks, Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline Drive. Of course being from Florida, almost anyplace else is great riding. The only problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-31-12, 09:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,165
Posted By Perigee

Gary, when I started my trip I weighed 190 lbs...

Gary, when I started my trip I weighed 190 lbs at 6'-4" and when I finished I was at the same although my weight probably fluctuated during the ride. I ate everything that didn't move out of my...
Forum: Southeast
01-31-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,673
Posted By Perigee

Even though I have cycled this area for years, I...

Even though I have cycled this area for years, I have never done that route or have even heard of it. It isn't likely that you will find any fresh water along the route, so bring plenty. I would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,165
Posted By Perigee

I did a long tour back in '79. I was only 28 at...

I did a long tour back in '79. I was only 28 at the time and did an 8500 mile, 6 month tour. Doing the ride solo was no problem for me but I have met touring riders that could ride all day solo...
Forum: Touring
01-23-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,557
Posted By Perigee

I did some short tours in Florida in the early...

I did some short tours in Florida in the early 70's. Then rode to Canada and back in '79 on my Centurion totaling 8500 miles in 6 months. Continued with short tours in the early 80's but I haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-12, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By Perigee

Even the wheels on the bubble van were made by...

Even the wheels on the bubble van were made by Campagnolo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By Perigee

The Campy van picture was taken in 1974 in front...

The Campy van picture was taken in 1974 in front of the bike shop that I worked at in Miami. Bill Woodal was the head mechanic at Dade Cycle in Coconut Grove and was a close freind of the guy that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By Perigee

Is this the bubble top Campy van picture your...

Is this the bubble top Campy van picture your looking for?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,046
Posted By Perigee

Sellers quote ..., RARE TO SEE MANY OF THESE...

Sellers quote ..., RARE TO SEE MANY OF THESE AROUND, ... I can believe that....
Forum: Touring
01-01-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,581
Posted By Perigee

Come on up the east coast. The beaches are...

Come on up the east coast. The beaches are better, traffic lighter, and you can still stealth camp in a few places. A1A is good, but doesn't always connect across inlets. US1 is good also. Try...
Forum: Touring
01-01-12, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Perigee

Touring the Keys is a nightmare, especially...

Touring the Keys is a nightmare, especially during tourist season. I grew up in Miami and it's not a bike friendly area. You can keep west of Miami and do the Everglades National Park ride to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,910
Posted By Perigee

If "enough is good" and "more is better" then "...

If "enough is good" and "more is better" then " too much is just enough".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,808
Posted By Perigee

I had the same problem several years ago. I...

I had the same problem several years ago. I found that a babies sock works great. It's breathable. Putting an ointment on the rash first helps to stick the sock in place also. I would bring along...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-11, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,839
Posted By Perigee

Have you removed the chain recently to clean it? ...

Have you removed the chain recently to clean it? If you have, sometimes putting it back on inside out will cause it to skip on a worn freewheel. The inside of the chain runs on both front and rear...
Forum: Southeast
10-22-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,568
Posted By Perigee

Can I give you a few pointers? If your having...

Can I give you a few pointers? If your having problems sleeping, did you dig yourself a hip hole? I also sleep on my side and it really helps. If you don't know what it is, just ask. Also, I just...
Forum: Touring
10-22-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,102
Posted By Perigee

Years ago when I did my long tours I used to wear...

Years ago when I did my long tours I used to wear one of those mesh vests that linemen and road crews wear when standing in the roadway. They are a dayglow orange with a reflective X on the back and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,839
Posted By Perigee

Looking at an enlargement of the picture of your...

Looking at an enlargement of the picture of your freewheel, it appears to me that a couple of the cogs on your freewheel are worn out. If you ride using the same rear cogs most of the time that will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By Perigee

Sounds good. I may not ready to do the whole...

Sounds good. I may not ready to do the whole thing this year, but I would like to do some of it. I used to do the Cross Florida ride from Cocoa Beach to Crystal River but the last time was in '83. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,836
Posted By Perigee

Just another thought. Not all Pro Bike Shops...

Just another thought. Not all Pro Bike Shops know what their doing either. Several years ago a retired school teacher wanted to run a small business in his retirement. The only existing small...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,476
Posted By Perigee

How did you know that I looked like the little...

How did you know that I looked like the little guy in the icon in #45?

I am Perigee

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Reply to #48. Although I have built a recumbent, I am not the person that you are asking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,476
Posted By Perigee

Along the east coast of Florida we don't rate...

Along the east coast of Florida we don't rate rides by climbs but by wind speed and direction. You will fight a headwind in the morning riding west and a stronger headwind in the afternoon returning...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,955
Posted By Perigee

In my opinion, learning how to build wheels is...

In my opinion, learning how to build wheels is not an option. It's not like learning how to tie your shoes. Taking a wheel back apart to try again will weaken the spokes. I built dozens of wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,046
Posted By Perigee

I have never seen a freewheel this worn out. ...

I have never seen a freewheel this worn out. Only $10.00 with shipping included is $9.99 to much.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,220
Posted By Perigee

Does an old work horse count? 32 years ago this...

Does an old work horse count? 32 years ago this was home for 6 months and 8500 miles. I'm now 100 lbs heavier and 60 years old starting to work my way back onto it.

221974...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,046
Posted By Perigee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-EARHART-BI...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-EARHART-BICYCLE-/270827176957?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0e8ec3fd

A "Buy It Now Price" of only $1000. But it does come with a lambs wool seat cover....
Forum: Introductions
10-05-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By Perigee

Another returning cyclist

Since stumbling into Bike Forums a few weeks ago, I keep finding forums that I have a connection with and couldn't put off registering another day. I live on the Space Coast of Florida and I'm...
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