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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-08-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By DocJames

Whoa!!!!!!

Whoa!!!!!!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-08-22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By DocJames

It's Too Much

Yeah man, I'm totally bummed. Especially since these days work my work schedule I pretty much can only get in a good ride on Saturdays.

One full day of rain is one thing. But two and half...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-03-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By DocJames

Yeah that's cold blooded!

Yeah that's cold blooded!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-09-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By DocJames

They're 100% CORPORATE stores. Diametrically...

They're 100% CORPORATE stores. Diametrically opposite "independently run." There's a reason they only stock Trek/Bontrager bikes and accessories. Sure like anything else, they each have their own...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-17-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By DocJames

I may go there tomorrow. Hopefully with it being...

I may go there tomorrow. Hopefully with it being cooler than the last few days it may thin things out a bit. The more casual types may choose to go to the mall instead or something like that.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-18-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By DocJames

You think it's crowded now? In the off season?...

You think it's crowded now? In the off season? You should have seen it during summer!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1835/20211031_175222_cbafd8a2e3adf01a9671c86c5443c05f89b9fc25.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

Definitely, 100% artsy! Cool shot!

Definitely, 100% artsy! Cool shot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

It's general purpose bike accent light many to...

It's general purpose bike accent light many to be strapped anywhere on the frame. One some of my bikes I use several of them in color combos just for the look.

They're available in many different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

You know it brother! In addition to the lights on...

You know it brother! In addition to the lights on the bike I'm wearing a high viz reflective vest. This was from my commute home last night.

The bike has a headlamp AND a flasher facing front....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1282/20211020_183842_ecbdfa9dc2fd12b0368ef5ea9b245b6fae5ae9a0.jpg
My steel framed Bridgestone 450 that I recently setup in rando...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-11-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By DocJames

Wow!!! Had no idea it was closed back in 2019...

Wow!!! Had no idea it was closed back in 2019 too. I was away on assignment. Bonkers man!

That newly repaved section of 450 is really sweet! Done it a few times recently.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-10-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By DocJames

B&A Trail Scheduled Closure

Just a heads up, be advised a portion of the trail closes for FOUR MONTHS beginning 20 October. Now is your last chance to be able to ride through the trail from end to end till next year.

Why are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

Bridgestone 450 ...

Bridgestone 450
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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-13-21, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,838
Posted By DocJames

Wait, Centurion had domestic production?

Wait, Centurion had domestic production?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,357
Posted By DocJames

York Heritage Rail...

York Heritage Rail Trailhttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x837/smartselect_20210313_223920_mapmyride_c128809a75bd84e1439f3edd7b986bab4c9a7177.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By DocJames

Visit your local bike shop. If they've been...

Visit your local bike shop. If they've been around awhile and they're anything like the one I work for, they likely have a stash of them laying around somewhere in the back.

You'll have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,819
Posted By DocJames

Here's mine. Spent a couple hours this evening...

Here's mine. Spent a couple hours this evening giving it a thorough cleaning and polishing. Was surprised by how obviously low miles it was. Still had original Bridgestone tires. Even the inner tubes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,819
Posted By DocJames

Any Updates? How's she ride?

On my way to pick one up right now. Until two days ago I'd actually never heard of one myself. Still know next to nothing about them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,907
Posted By DocJames

In the last few weeks we've sold one bike costing...

In the last few weeks we've sold one bike costing around $10,000 and another for around $8900. If their buyers weren't trying to do a full custom build out. Not sure how to tell you, but the folk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,850
Posted By DocJames

yes!!!!

yes!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-21, 10:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,907
Posted By DocJames

As an employee of a very busy, high volume shop,...

As an employee of a very busy, high volume shop, I can't begin to tell you how impractical and unfeasible this would be. Most people start with mostly stock and change and upgrade along the way.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,869
Posted By DocJames

shots fired!

shots fired!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,869
Posted By DocJames

Um, what in the world is all this? Is there a...

Um, what in the world is all this? Is there a central point and or summary? Could this not have been condensed into a more readable format? And finally, when you reached the end of authoring this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,759
Posted By DocJames

I keep reading all over how "big" ebikes are, and...

I keep reading all over how "big" ebikes are, and I agree they've grown quite a bit, but from what I've seen,, they're still a teeny fraction of total sales. I think much of that has to do with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-21, 01:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,759
Posted By DocJames

BOOM!!!! One of our daily laments in the shop

BOOM!!!!

One of our daily laments in the shop
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-27-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By DocJames

Aha ok. Well as stated by JP, those are just fine...

Aha ok. Well as stated by JP, those are just fine for the GAP. They're good for your commute too. Those are pretty decent all around tires.

My route through the city is filled with all sorts of...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-27-21, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By DocJames

You didn't mention where you'll be commuting and...

You didn't mention where you'll be commuting and the predominant road surface/conditions you'll be traversing. These are factors critical for and tire recommendations.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By DocJames

Oh man these are nice! A bit pricey compared to...

Oh man these are nice! A bit pricey compared to many others out there, but they have a really nice, classic look. And I like that they're not plastic! The description actually says designed to fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By DocJames

Fenders For 27" Wheels -- Recommendations

Just bought a Miyata 215 ST (will update with pics later) intending to use for commuting and possibly occasional touring. I'm having the hardest time searching online for fenders that specifically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,723
Posted By DocJames

200 KM isn't a whole lot of distance to see a...

200 KM isn't a whole lot of distance to see a significant enough training response bringing speed gains. Unless your really young, full of hormones or on pharmaceutical assistance, your physiology...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

I want to respond separately to different...

I want to respond separately to different portions of your reply, but I don't know how to do the multiple paragraph quote thing yet.

Wow! That's one huge frame. Looks way too tall for me. I'm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

Interesting. Because it does clearly say "Special...

Interesting. Because it does clearly say "Special Tourer" on it, yet that's nowhere in the catalog. Somethings up. Alternative name?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

Wow!!! I had no idea this was a thing. I...

Wow!!! I had no idea this was a thing. I distinctly remember when I was a kid this was pretty much the standard cage on most every bike. Would have never guessed they were now sought after.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

6'4"

6'4"
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

It's funny. They pretty much all looked like that...

It's funny. They pretty much all looked like that when I was a kid.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By DocJames

1978 Fuji Special Tourer: Yay or Nay?

Seeking input, advice and insight from vintage bike aficionados here. I myself am very much a novice apprentice in this area.

Original owner just listed for $50. What say you?

Thabks!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,723
Posted By DocJames

This!!!!

This!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-21, 01:18 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,723
Posted By DocJames

This much has been proven in multiple tests and...

This much has been proven in multiple tests and observations. Clipless are great, I like them. Across my current 8 bikes some have them some don't. But we're talking about gaining maybe a few seconds...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,723
Posted By DocJames

First things first. The guys you guessed to be...

First things first. The guys you guessed to be 180 could have been even lighter. Many speedy cyclists are. I'm 6'4", currently 249, down from a high of 295. I assure you, 50 pounds is HIGHLY...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,022
Posted By DocJames

Glad you got your bike back in time to capitalize...

Glad you got your bike back in time to capitalize on the mild weather.

Believe me I know how you feel. All my rides this year till now have averaged 1 - 1.5 hours max length in temps as low a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 12:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,022
Posted By DocJames

The 1 mile per hour speed increase could have...

The 1 mile per hour speed increase could have just as easily been a result of your elation and enthusiasm for getting the bike back and being able to get out there in glorious weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,022
Posted By DocJames

Looks cool to me. The two tone, mismatched...

Looks cool to me. The two tone, mismatched wheels add a certain flair.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,022
Posted By DocJames

You Own More Than One Pair of Shoes Don't You?

Intensely frustrating indeed. This is part of why I own so many bikes (8 and counting). Even if you don't gon that route, having a bike up of the bike you like to ride just makes sense.

I always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 12,637
Posted By DocJames

**warning stay away**

I regret having wasted precious time on this worthless thread. It's wholly devoid of meaningful or enlightening discussion. Hopefully others won't make the mistake I did and simply scroll on by.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-02-21, 12:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,588
Posted By DocJames

What's the route like from a safety and traffic...

What's the route like from a safety and traffic standpoint? Wide shoulders?

Planning at least one (will probably be more) trip to Florida this year myself. Have been there many times, but never...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,751
Posted By DocJames

I guess those could work. I'd seen racks that...

I guess those could work. I'd seen racks that came with similar in their hardware packs, so that's what I was talking about. But these might allow me to adapt any rack I imagine.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,588
Posted By DocJames

What's the bottle on the down tube? Seems to have...

What's the bottle on the down tube? Seems to have a nice cover to keep crud off the mouthpiece.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,751
Posted By DocJames

Recommendations For Rear Rack for stays lacking eyelets

I've seen these before in passing but now having trouble finding any in my searches. Trying to mount a rack to a bike with no eyelets or braze one.

Edit: I'm specifically looking for the non seat...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-24-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,838
Posted By DocJames

Bet you got some pretty nice trail riding down...

Bet you got some pretty nice trail riding down there
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