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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Well. Son in law really likes the Redhead. I...

Well. Son in law really likes the Redhead. I think what kicked him into gear with it is someone commenting and complimenting about old bikes still rolling. Soooooo, a deal is being struck... I will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

I have decided to let my son in law use the...

I have decided to let my son in law use the Redhead. Out for a ride today with my daughter and him, the hybrid my daughter had been using before she got her 98 Schwinn Passage, decided to eathe 21...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Redhead taken for another spin. Fun. Fast. Quick,...

Redhead taken for another spin. Fun. Fast. Quick, well, quick for me.

As much as I like this bike, I may need to let her slip out of my life. A new bike presented itself...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Yeah, that would be a marriage killer to even...

Yeah, that would be a marriage killer to even consider a Testarossa. Though, she does love a good red Ferrari...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

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Decided on the Rigida wheelset and 105 5600 hubs. Added a spacer for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Microshift brifters are inexpensive enough as...

Microshift brifters are inexpensive enough as well. And let me keep the rest of the original drivetrain...In the C&V retro roadies wih STI thread, I saw a great Nishiki with the same brifters... Nice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Included a 30 minute trainer session on the...

Included a 30 minute trainer session on the Redhead yesterday, and have come to the conclusion, I need, yes NEED, a 50t chainring. Maybe as I get stornger and faster the 53 will return. But for now,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

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Fun ride, just under 8 miles. Yeah, short for you guys! But good for me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Fortney's sounds about right. I'm not sure...

Fortney's sounds about right.

I'm not sure when I can make it that way, but sounds like a fun time!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

I stopped at my local bicycle Collective looking...

I stopped at my local bicycle Collective looking for an older 105 crankset like on the Trek. To no avail. I see no good reason to change from the 105 group just for change. It all works still and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

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Got my bar tape in today, and on the bike. It has a fabric base, so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

I understand that the base has changed, it was...

I understand that the base has changed, it was quite a bit different between 81 and 89... Progress can't be avoided. I would LOVE to visit just for the Aircraft Museum!

Edit: When I Whenat Photo...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Thanks! Full Shimano 1055 105 group. ...

Thanks! Full Shimano 1055 105 group.
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That chain was ok, just filthy, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

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Cleaned up, taken out a couple times. Stole the wheels off another bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 11:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

She gets plenty of goodies, Proper offset!

She gets plenty of goodies, Proper offset!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 11:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Good old Bldg 1500. I understand that is now the...

Good old Bldg 1500. I understand that is now the NAS Pensacola HQ building, and there is one room set as the Photo School Museum of sorts... I was there in Sept through Dec 1981, then again, Jan to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

I had decided to get some different wheels for my...

I had decided to get some different wheels for my redhead, but seeing those black on yours, I may rethink that as it had some balck rims already, they are just filthy. I was considering some redtires...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Pardon my crass manners as I whistle for such an...

Pardon my crass manners as I whistle for such an appealing girl!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Thank you sir, for your services on board!!!...

Thank you sir, for your services on board!!! Retired Photog...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Aye, there is a a helluva a tease of your fine...

Aye, there is a a helluva a tease of your fine girl... Dare one ask... To see more?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Ah, but I can't run anyway... Bad knee, and too...

Ah, but I can't run anyway... Bad knee, and too much hardware in my back. But, run anyway, it would be amusing... ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Bikes, firearms, Jeep... hehe... At least I...

Bikes, firearms, Jeep... hehe... At least I don't own a Harley. Yet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

My bride of 35 years once said she gets a puppy...

My bride of 35 years once said she gets a puppy for every bike I buy after that point... So far, she hasn't held up that end of the bargain. Or else there would be 3 more canines than the 1 I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-19, 08:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

And this is exactly as my follow on comment was...

And this is exactly as my follow on comment was intended!!! No references to what happens in said relationships, that does not fit this forum.

I have ridden bikes far more demanding than any I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

My apologies for the offense. I don't go out of...

My apologies for the offense. I don't go out of my way to offend, and am guilty of a warped sense of humor. As a retired Navy man, I assure you, this was quite vanilla...

Needless to say, what...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

Not April Fools, but it works. At least my...

Not April Fools, but it works. At least my bringing home a bike didn't result in the need for a puppy she threatened! But, I didn't have room for ANOTHER bike at work!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,288
Posted By zjrog

My wife isn't happy I brought home a 27 year old Redhead...

Yeah, sorry to get your hopes up...
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