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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 153,233
Posted By marengo

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/photo-1-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/Rossin1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/IMG_1842.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,998
Posted By marengo

As well as 99% of all other roads.

As well as 99% of all other roads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-09, 04:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,782
Posted By marengo

I've never seen one of the Paul's on a fixed...

I've never seen one of the Paul's on a fixed gear. The "blingbling fixie crowd" is not into brakes. I've seen them almost exclusively on randonneurs and passhunters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,723
Posted By marengo

It's screaming to have it's derailer cable cut.

It's screaming to have it's derailer cable cut.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,723
Posted By marengo

I don't think I've posted this yet, the frame is...

I don't think I've posted this yet, the frame is about '82, the "modern" components date from the late 90's and are arguably classic themselves.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,779
Posted By marengo

Ergo bars are crap every which way. Even the cool...

Ergo bars are crap every which way. Even the cool roadie kids are over them. It sounds like you need to trade your Cinelli 65's for 64's. That said, there is a reason that there are about 12,768...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,526
Posted By marengo

You do something nice for a guy and he can't even...

You do something nice for a guy and he can't even cough up 10 measly bucks? Who needs enemies?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 736
Posted By marengo

Super short chainstays were a bit a fetish in the...

Super short chainstays were a bit a fetish in the late 80's, mostly on high-end Italians. I don't think I'd say it's normal, but it's not unusual.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,874
Posted By marengo

I have one of these. Unfortunately I don't know...

I have one of these. Unfortunately I don't know anything about it and yours is the first time I've seen another one. Mine doesn't have the M. Wards decals but does say Elite, and made in Belgium. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By marengo

Carrying a front load...

My next frame will be a city bike with a front rack. Generally, what adjustments are made to standard road geometry to carry 15-20 lbs up front?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,153
Posted By marengo

Looks like it may be time to jump ship.

Looks like it may be time to jump ship.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,080
Posted By marengo

There is way too much grease on your chain(which...

There is way too much grease on your chain(which you shouldn't have to touch anyway), also you're a bit of a nancy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,334
Posted By marengo

Depression is a serious chronic illness. I'm...

Depression is a serious chronic illness. I'm sorry you're sad but it's not depression.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By marengo

Cranks are Record w/ Nouvo Record chainrings, and...

Cranks are Record w/ Nouvo Record chainrings, and yes they are missing the dust caps.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,949
Posted By marengo

Yeah it's mid to high 80's here all week, finally...

Yeah it's mid to high 80's here all week, finally a break from the heat and it's beautiful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,807
Posted By marengo

If you got it on Ebay at least one other person...

If you got it on Ebay at least one other person was willing to pay within 5 to 10 bucks or so of what you did. Seems unlikely a well presented auction couldn't get you at least what you paid for it....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,476
Posted By marengo

Looks like a lot of bend to me. ...

Looks like a lot of bend to me.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/Picture20.png
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,476
Posted By marengo

You can tell, from this picture, how much to...

You can tell, from this picture, how much to raise his seat to within an eight of an inch? That is very impressive.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,031
Posted By marengo

Hell, I still spend a lot of time on Record 8...

Hell, I still spend a lot of time on Record 8 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,242
Posted By marengo

What about this list don't you understand? ...

What about this list don't you understand?
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/Picture19.png
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,242
Posted By marengo

How about a dozen? AX-Lightness Europa ...

How about a dozen?

AX-Lightness Europa
AX-Lightness Daedalus
M2racer Tri-Zone
Schmolke TLO
USE Alien Carbon
New Ultimate Carbon
Woodman Post EL
Bolt Precision Bold Ti Ultralight
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By marengo

A Veloce group and a set of Khamsins can be had...

A Veloce group and a set of Khamsins can be had at PBK for 600 bucks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,476
Posted By marengo

It's hard to tell, but it sure looks like your...

It's hard to tell, but it sure looks like your saddle is too low as well. I agree that you need to bend your arms (aren't your shoulders/neck/wrists sore?) but it looks like if you did your elbows...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By marengo

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/Picture16.png
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,356
Posted By marengo

This is my favorite: This guy...

This is my favorite:




This guy titled his review "Nice Bike" and gave it 4 stars
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,879
Posted By marengo

I would rather buy Veloce than Ultegra.

I would rather buy Veloce than Ultegra.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,589,475
Posted By marengo

Back in the day hot: ...

Back in the day hot:
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/photo-1-1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,840
Posted By marengo

LBS's are the hand that feeds QBP.

LBS's are the hand that feeds QBP.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,840
Posted By marengo

I've seen the QBP catalog that my LBS orders from...

I've seen the QBP catalog that my LBS orders from and everything is way pricier than PBK, so why don't the bike shops simply order from PBK?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-08, 02:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,719
Posted By marengo

That's your problem right there.

That's your problem right there.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By marengo

Yeah, all the store stuff looks good, there is a...

Yeah, all the store stuff looks good, there is a real nice black and white wool jersey, but the lycra looks good too. I'll take a few pictures next time I'm in there. (could be tomorrow)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,193
Posted By marengo

Ryan F really needs to come back.

Ryan F really needs to come back.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,872
Posted By marengo

He knows more about the tour than any of us, and...

He knows more about the tour than any of us, and he seems to think he can win it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,855
Posted By marengo

They mean different things, try this mental...

They mean different things, try this mental exercise: picture a recumbent rider, now put him on a real bike, that's a fred.

The term Gibaffo is synonymous with the less poetic "poser"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,312
Posted By marengo

And we've all seen how history has treated those...

And we've all seen how history has treated those guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By marengo

How do you get to the top? There is really...

How do you get to the top?

There is really no advantage to a 23c over a 25.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By marengo

For the life of me, I can't figure out what these...

For the life of me, I can't figure out what these two statements have to do with each other.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,953
Posted By marengo

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/photo-5-1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,589,475
Posted By marengo

I know this is a joke, but I really don't...

I know this is a joke, but I really don't understand why Deltas got this poor reputation. Mine will stop me every bit as quick as my '07 skeletons.

It is true that the pair weighs nigh on a pound.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By marengo

Why do you want to advertise nike and a milestone...

Why do you want to advertise nike and a milestone in someone else's life?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By marengo

October 2 (10/2) was the day Lance was diagnosed...

October 2 (10/2) was the day Lance was diagnosed with cancer
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By marengo

You could have some custom made, these guys did...

You could have some custom made, these guys did the stickers for Lance's 2005 TDF stage one bike:
http://www.vcgraphix.com/us/news.asp

^^that bike is above the counter at my LBS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By marengo

Yeah, you and every other person in the whole...

Yeah, you and every other person in the whole world.

Finding something in your price range isn't very likely, but if you keep your eyes open and have some patience maybe you'll get lucky.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,376
Posted By marengo

And I thought Trek was the Trek of bicycles

And I thought Trek was the Trek of bicycles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By marengo

1970's Swiss frame seems more likely. The...

1970's Swiss frame seems more likely.

The Nervex lugs, rear brake cable routing, serial number on the seat stay cap and Italian threading all say Mondia Special to me. That's a guess, doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,259
Posted By marengo

Please, please, level the saddle. No way do I...

Please, please, level the saddle. No way do I believe this set up is comfortable. Your wrists must hurt. Also you may want to move the levers up the bars and then reposition the bars so that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By marengo

Campagnolo still makes 8-speed cassettes. They...

Campagnolo still makes 8-speed cassettes. They are hard to find though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,493
Posted By marengo

It took me two years on Bike Forums to finds...

It took me two years on Bike Forums to finds someone who deserved to be put on my "ignore list". Congratulations Chicagoan.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,589,475
Posted By marengo

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/marengo_77/photo-5-1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,715
Posted By marengo

They're not on the sidewalk because asphalt is...

They're not on the sidewalk because asphalt is softer than concrete. They run against traffic because they can easily jump the curb if necessary. Share the road.
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