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Forum: Southern California
01-10-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,349
Posted By LAriverRat

When I drive PCH I look ahead to make sure if...

When I drive PCH I look ahead to make sure if possible to change lanes, if not I slow to find a gap in the traffic to duck over for even more room. Actually my city has installed some nice bike lanes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,266
Posted By LAriverRat

I have a Park Pre Hammer Mountain bike sitting in...

I have a Park Pre Hammer Mountain bike sitting in my garage. Ten years ago was doing mountain repeats, intervals, big chain days, high speed spinning and riding 240 to 300 miles a week on my 1400...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,814
Posted By LAriverRat

I liked the podcast by Lance. I saw him beat...

I liked the podcast by Lance. I saw him beat everyone else for 7 years. Still watching every year since 1999 because of Lance. Some good, some bad, that's life. They should put him back on the list...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-24-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,401
Posted By LAriverRat

I have a 55 cm Prologue frame in my garage. New,...

I have a 55 cm Prologue frame in my garage. New, never built. Bought it 8 years ago at a bike swap meet. Red and White. Was going to build it but went over the bars in 2011. Bought some G40 wheels...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,409
Posted By LAriverRat

I will be 73 next month. Just did 14 miles on my...

I will be 73 next month. Just did 14 miles on my mountain bike. That is all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,778
Posted By LAriverRat

I don't think I will ever be able to ride my...

I don't think I will ever be able to ride my Torelli or Club Fugi ever again. Just rode 14 miles on my Park Pre Hammer hard tail with slicks. Had to stop every mile, rest, drink water. Took two full...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-14-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,904
Posted By LAriverRat

Nice wheel set, same one's are on my Torelli.

Nice wheel set, same one's are on my Torelli.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,107
Posted By LAriverRat

My wife's parents were from Italy, they left in...

My wife's parents were from Italy, they left in 1952 and had not returned. They always said next year they would go back and visit. Finally in 1999 I went and bought tickets for all of us (7) to go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,361
Posted By LAriverRat

That means you are still 49, now get off the...

That means you are still 49, now get off the lawn, come back in 4 weeks and 1 day. Then you can look behind the curtain of the Great and Powerful OZ!:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,409
Posted By LAriverRat

23 miles on the Park Pre Hammer. 10.8 mph,...

23 miles on the Park Pre Hammer. 10.8 mph, 2hr06min. ride time. Lots of stops, wind, all in all a good ride. Walked two miles yesterday but did not ride. Maybe ride one more time this week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By LAriverRat

You do realize that the OP posted in 2009. Still...

You do realize that the OP posted in 2009. Still a relative post though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-17, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,409
Posted By LAriverRat

Got out my Park-pre Hammer last week to try...

Got out my Park-pre Hammer last week to try riding again. Small steps. Still have pain in my hands from the 2011 crash, just not the the ice pick/fire pain as in the past. Started by walking 1 mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 01:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,190
Posted By LAriverRat

I have a pair of Mavic G40 on DA Hubs that I was...

I have a pair of Mavic G40 on DA Hubs that I was planning to use on my 1988 Schwinn Prologue frame that came to a halt because of injuries. Bought both in 2010. I have the Ambrosia rims on my panto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,744
Posted By LAriverRat

I have a mid eighties Super Strada in blue, 57...

I have a mid eighties Super Strada in blue, 57 cm, Panto seat post/chain ring/stem in yellow to match the yellow painted hearts.
Campy brakes/levers/hubs/FD & RD/pedals/cages. Ofmega chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 30,215
Posted By LAriverRat

I have the same exact free Spirit luged red...

I have the same exact free Spirit luged red frame, same size. Right now it comes in at 36 pounds. It has all chrome nutted steel wheels, seat stem, hi rise front head set, sprung seat. Falcon front...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-03-15, 01:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,680
Posted By LAriverRat

Lance Armstrong, Miguel Indurain, Jeannie Longo,...

Lance Armstrong, Miguel Indurain, Jeannie Longo, Cancellara, Contador, Merckx.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,085
Posted By LAriverRat

I used to be an athlete, now just my foot is.

I used to be an athlete, now just my foot is.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-15, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By LAriverRat

Thank you Bianchigirll, I stand corrected. Here...

Thank you Bianchigirll, I stand corrected. Here in SoCal Bianchi's usually sell well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-15, 02:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By LAriverRat

I have 1988 Sport SX in blue with all...

I have 1988 Sport SX in blue with all Tri-Color/Light action RD, G-40 rims and corn cob gears. It had paint chips covered with nail polish when I got it. Very fast bike. I am going to try to sell it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-15, 01:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By LAriverRat

I bought the same Club Fuji without the original...

I bought the same Club Fuji without the original wheel set for $75.00 a few years back. I failed to find the wheel set so I took the 105 set with SLR brakes, 105 hubs off my crashed Trek 1400 and...
Forum: Southern California
01-30-15, 03:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,827
Posted By LAriverRat

I am here also. Still hurting from my crash in...

I am here also. Still hurting from my crash in 2011. Started walking 2 miles then bike 2 miles the day after on the 38 pound all chrome free spirit. Started in mid December. This week did 10 miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-14, 01:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,435
Posted By LAriverRat

I never stopped guzzling gas because I can afford...

I never stopped guzzling gas because I can afford it. Have to feed the six speed with twin turbos.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-14, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,125,467
Posted By LAriverRat

2.5 miles on my Park Pre Hammer, 12.3 average....

2.5 miles on my Park Pre Hammer, 12.3 average. Tomorrow is a recovery day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,125,467
Posted By LAriverRat

2 miles, elevation gain of 12 feet, on my old...

2 miles, elevation gain of 12 feet, on my old Hammer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-14, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,409
Posted By LAriverRat

Did 2 miles on my 1988 Park Pre Hammer MB. Still...

Did 2 miles on my 1988 Park Pre Hammer MB. Still in pain from my crash over 3 years ago. Porked up to 214 pounds. Finally able to do a long walk without my hands killing me. Walk 2 miles, MB 2 miles....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,964
Posted By LAriverRat

Park Pre Hammer, Green/blue confetti paint, DX...

Park Pre Hammer, Green/blue confetti paint, DX Thumb shifters & Brake levers, rest of the bits are LX. Picked it up at a yard sale 4 years ago for cheap. Going to start to ride it short distances now...
Forum: Southern California
07-28-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By LAriverRat

What size?

What size?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-13, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,334
Posted By LAriverRat

There is no accounting for tastes and...

There is no accounting for tastes and preferences. Buy the best beer you can. You are your own best friend. Never fear N+1. Never, Never post about Fl*ts. Trust no one(X Files). Almost never draw to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,325
Posted By LAriverRat

Actually, it would be a testicle, not Lances...

Actually, it would be a testicle, not Lances willie.
Forum: Southern California
06-26-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,962
Posted By LAriverRat

Carbon tax is coming, by executive order I...

Carbon tax is coming, by executive order I believe. Don't call the prez cause he is on a multi-million dollar vacation. It's good to be King.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,785
Posted By LAriverRat

Like a champion golfer once said, "Just make you...

Like a champion golfer once said, "Just make you next shot easier". Just prepare for what's coming, make it easier. You will still get that great feeling of riding where and when you want, and take...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-13, 01:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,380
Posted By LAriverRat

I was in awe the only time I ran into a Trichick....

I was in awe the only time I ran into a Trichick. She was hammering along with a buddy doing 19 mph on knobbies on her mountain bike into a head wind. They passed me about 18 miles headed to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-13, 01:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,785
Posted By LAriverRat

Every time I pull the trigger on my Glenfield 60...

Every time I pull the trigger on my Glenfield 60 .22lr its .03 cents, and I hit whatever I aim at. I bought ammo before the panic. Even on some of my bolt guns its less than 30 cents. On the match...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-13, 01:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,785
Posted By LAriverRat

Thanks DnvrFox, last time I rode was October last...

Thanks DnvrFox, last time I rode was October last year. Really miss cycling. My injuries are slow to heal. May try again soon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-13, 01:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,785
Posted By LAriverRat

If you think you are to old, you are. Take up...

If you think you are to old, you are. Take up shooting, only takes about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of pull, and you can lay down while enjoying the sport.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-13, 12:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,006
Posted By LAriverRat

Dang, gotta thin the herd and build up my 54/55...

Dang, gotta thin the herd and build up my 54/55 cm 1988 Prologue frame thats been sitting in the garage for a few years.
Forum: Southern California
03-20-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,110
Posted By LAriverRat

Great looking Peleton, congrats on the find. I...

Great looking Peleton, congrats on the find. I have a Schwinn 1988 Prologue 55cm frame that i need to build, just don't know when. Psalm, i have a 1988 blue Bianchi SX with all 600 tricolor that i...
Forum: Southern California
03-20-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,110
Posted By LAriverRat

What size do you ride?

What size do you ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-13, 03:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,945
Posted By LAriverRat

Just this last weekend i picked up a early 70s...

Just this last weekend i picked up a early 70s Gitane with headlight/taillight/sanyo generator, rear rack, skewered alloy wheels, curved back seat post for $4.00. It is ruff and rusty but will clean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-13, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,955
Posted By LAriverRat

I have as yet unbuilt 88 Prologue frame and fork...

I have as yet unbuilt 88 Prologue frame and fork in my garage, size 55 cm. Have not yet made up my mind what to put on it. Its orange and white.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-13, 01:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,046
Posted By LAriverRat

What luck, i have two bikes with HG corncob 6...

What luck, i have two bikes with HG corncob 6 speeds, 13-18. One is on a Bianchi SS and the other is on my Torelli Super Strada. Used to ride the Bianchi a lot, the Torelli is just pretty in its...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-13, 12:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,956
Posted By LAriverRat

700 LR Minimags JRN on 01/02/13 for $6.95 per...

700 LR Minimags JRN on 01/02/13 for $6.95 per 100. Second would be a 1973 gas pipe Gitane with lights/generator, rear rack, Hi Flange hubs, skewers, Mafac Racer brakes for $4.00.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-13, 01:36 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,874
Posted By LAriverRat

I have a 1971 Sports Tourer that i saved from the...

I have a 1971 Sports Tourer that i saved from the dump, Orange in color and is to big for me. Chrome is pitted as are the aluminum wheels, paint is very good. The best part is that it came with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-13, 02:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By LAriverRat

Happy New Year to all, ride safe where ever you...

Happy New Year to all, ride safe where ever you are, enjoy the ride.
Forum: Southern California
12-15-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,985
Posted By LAriverRat

Make that 70% hispanic, and climbing. I can see...

Make that 70% hispanic, and climbing. I can see Ford park from my front door, i used to use this route a lot before my crash. I never had a problem at all with anyone however i ride old 1980s bike. I...
Forum: Southern California
10-26-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,209
Posted By LAriverRat

If you have ever driven in Texas you know 85 is...

If you have ever driven in Texas you know 85 is not fast enough. I think that is on a new toll road 40mile section only, the police also said even one mile over that speed limit would be ticketed.
Forum: Southern California
10-12-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,518
Posted By LAriverRat

gauging.

gauging.
Forum: Southern California
10-08-12, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By LAriverRat

Try this, go north upover whittier narrows dam to...

Try this, go north upover whittier narrows dam to siphon rd, take that west to Rio Hondo trail south to shoreline village, to east along the marina/strand to Bayshore dr in belmont shore, turn around...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-12, 12:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,498
Posted By LAriverRat

If you don't take care of your self first you...

If you don't take care of your self first you won't be able to help others. We put two "kids" through UCLA and helped the other to start a business. The "Kids" have to deal with life sooner or later....
Forum: Southern California
09-01-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,150
Posted By LAriverRat

40 miles, Rio Hondo to Shoreline to Bayshore Dr...

40 miles, Rio Hondo to Shoreline to Bayshore Dr and back. Left at 8:30 am, lots of riders out and about. Fun trip, not fast at all with lots of rest stops.
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