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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Sun dropping, ice thaw lake opening up for the...

Sun dropping, ice thaw lake opening up for the swan and ducks.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

What to do when having 'in-between' conditions....

What to do when having 'in-between' conditions. The snow is blah for any x-country skiing and the roads for cycling are salt runoff messy, to areas with melt to re-freeze making it hair raising white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Today's ride was 32 miles of smelling burning...

Today's ride was 32 miles of smelling burning leaves. Pic at Grass Lake IL
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-18, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

barzhoppin with Sam Benoto ...

barzhoppin with Sam Benoto

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Halloween on the Gazelle Trophy single speed.... ...

Halloween on the Gazelle Trophy single speed....

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful area to ride. Been many a decade since,...

Beautiful area to ride. Been many a decade since, heavy touring loaded Fuji S12s 'LTD' (got to make sure we all know it was an 'ltd' lol) that was over cooked spaghetti on the descent.

Anyways,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

No pics from todays adventure but I did something...

No pics from todays adventure but I did something rather 'nutty'. Rode the 1966 Schwine fixed gear on a variety of terrain and challenges. The best though was gravel grinding on falling leaves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-17, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Fixed gear ride today with Peter H. His is a...

Fixed gear ride today with Peter H.
His is a 1980 era Motobecane with wild paint, cf fork and Campy monoplaner's.
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Mine is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Heavenly. Always a treat to see your photos and...

Heavenly. Always a treat to see your photos and story.

As for fixed gear, I've been smitten by the ongoing velo cheapo thread. Clocking miles in daily on my 60's Schwinn conversion. Can't believe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-16, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5828/31401225025_33a...

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5828/31401225025_33a6d0b96d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PQPuct)DSC_1304 (https://flic.kr/p/PQPuct) by carrera247 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/49390831@N08/), on Flickr
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Had a terrific time yesterday in Chicago with...

Had a terrific time yesterday in Chicago with fellow forum members camelopardalis (Arnold) and Billy K. (aka ?). Always fun and beautiful scenery around downtown and the lakefront. Hoping he starts a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Nice! Thank you

Nice! Thank you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful day and fun ride with forum member...

Beautiful day and fun ride with forum member Steve_Witlatch and bike Mike (that what I call him anyways). Rode west of Chicago, along the scenic Fox River. Bit of an obstacle course. Steve was on his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Sorry no pics but a hoot of a morning ride. Rode...

Sorry no pics but a hoot of a morning ride. Rode out to the Independence Day parade and I on the '57 JC Higgins. Had appropriate color coordinated attire for today but nothing close to what forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7429/27641941551_3c8...

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7429/27641941551_3c8de65ab9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J7Cbca)

peek a boo ;)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-16, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Meh, not vain enough to take a selfie but today...

Meh, not vain enough to take a selfie but today rode the faux BiC, sporting an exact color match jersey but sans logo, white socks, Brancale cleats and Brancale hairnet. LAM

cheer's~
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful Saturday. Greet and ride with fellow...

Beautiful Saturday. Greet and ride with fellow CR list and BF members in Whitewater, WI. Host Earle Y. had donuts and coffee to fuel us at the start. As usual, there were some pretty machines,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-16, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Tandem today too ;) Though sans stoker had...

Tandem today too ;)

Though sans stoker had errands to ride for. Smarty phones- hehe. They tell the real story... 25.5 miles total and slugged an avg. 14.3 mph in the wheezy windy.


Anyways,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Shakedown ride with an '87 Trek 520 Cirrus parts...

Shakedown ride with an '87 Trek 520 Cirrus parts bin build. Have yet to do the lighting and then wrap the bars. Parts are a mix of older and some later than the frame. I salvaged some vinti Spenco...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-15, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Exploring areas perhaps I shouldn't venture to....

Exploring areas perhaps I shouldn't venture to. Back boonie, gravel roads and came upon this shack. Took a few more funny pics but too profane for this site. Didn't find any dead bodies but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Just a nick over 76 miles today, would've liked...

Just a nick over 76 miles today, would've liked to get a hundred in but had a late start and shorter daylight hours. Amusing myself, briefly got lost in one area but somehow looped back on track. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-15, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Boondockn' on modern today. Gone where no bike...

Boondockn' on modern today. Gone where no bike has been. Don't need no stinkn' fatty tire. Sub 19lbs on 34c knob's

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-15, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Met with forum member Steve W. He was on his...

Met with forum member Steve W. He was on his gorgeous Paramount and I on the '58 V.Edwards-Pug.
Good little run on the beautiful Prairie Trail along the Fox River west of Chicago. Though quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-15, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Dang if I didn't have the photo op today! I do...

Dang if I didn't have the photo op today! I do have a cheapo sport vid recorder but rarely use or mount on the older bikes. Someday need to get that new mini GoPro. Anyways, maybe less than 20 ft....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Posted pics of it. Sort of looks like the wire...

Posted pics of it. Sort of looks like the wire clip from a trailer hitch pin or the like. Not exactly sure but it was a weird ordeal. Freaked me good as I'm kind of timid about this particular bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

This was a new one for me. Its only been a...

This was a new one for me.
Its only been a month since completing this build. Wheels are newly built as well but with 50 plus year old parts including the spokes. Lots of fragile parts on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

This thread is my fave. Always lurking but rarely...

This thread is my fave. Always lurking but rarely posting. Looking at Pete's pics above and the sky is becoming the norm.

Seem's just about everyday I'm getting wet. Though strangely the light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

^Chrome- Mister iab picked a fun, fun route. I...

^Chrome- Mister iab picked a fun, fun route. I get a bit burned out riding in the plains with artificial hill's so its a treat for me on the real rollers. The bike I was riding is capable but have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-15, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Happy Fathers Day all ~ Yesterday, I pushed the...

Happy Fathers Day all ~
Yesterday, I pushed the throttle and scrubbed some car tire rubber up to WI and in the general area where the Dairyland Dare takes place. Met up with forum members iab and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Down from the rafters came the '57 Steyr tank....

Down from the rafters came the '57 Steyr tank. The Austrian made Sears Roebuck JC Higgins Clubman is too long and rather like the sound(s) of Stoy'r. That meaning the 3 speed IGH tickbombin' away. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Acadia Natnl. Park +1 Spectacular cycling in...

Acadia Natnl. Park +1

Spectacular cycling in Autumn. Catching the color change, the views, little romp of fun on Cadillac mtn., lobster and mostly the people. Generous and welcoming to cyclist....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

^Aptly named Ringneck. In the habitat they like,...

^Aptly named Ringneck. In the habitat they like, water and hunting frogs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

After Sat. AM chores, took the 72 LeChampion for...

After Sat. AM chores, took the 72 LeChampion for some C&V all terrain fun. I'm really enjoying beating the hell out of this bike. (Meaning I like this one.)

Wet trails, led to low land mud,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Good luck Ed. I think some town folks are saying...

Good luck Ed. I think some town folks are saying 'we don't want cyclist'.

Now back in nordern' Illinoiz, brand new sign posted today 1/4 mile from my road route start. Must be some Illinois...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

When it rains it pours. Have to luv this old...

When it rains it pours. Have to luv this old schtuff
1: Got wet
2: After a complete redo of my faux BiC, I knew the brinelling of the bb was the weak link. Its now positively shot
3: Left foot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-15, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful pics all. Northbend - WOW! A few...

Beautiful pics all. Northbend - WOW!

A few from yesterday- backway paths and gravel roads. Came across a couple just readying to ride the gravel on this early Schwinn Paramount. Check them saddles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

^ Way to go saddle meister! Even on those...

^ Way to go saddle meister! Even on those seemingly perfect days, artificial hills (aka: headwind) can beat one up.

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No pics but surely the sign of Spring has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Funny you mentioned... Today had an oncoming...

Funny you mentioned...
Today had an oncoming Ford p.u. give the 'friendly' beep-beep. I like those.
Anyhow, mid 40's temp, wet / fog but I'll take it. Was able to take a 32 miler but away from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful autumn. Favorite time with crisp cool...

Beautiful autumn. Favorite time with crisp cool air and a pre-noon Sun. To change things up, road some cobblestone through the historic neighborhood's... on tires inflated to 145psi..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Everything normal in Normal, IL ...

Everything normal in Normal, IL
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Beautiful pics all! Squeezed in a swift 32...

Beautiful pics all!

Squeezed in a swift 32 miler on a fave loop. Gorgeous Autumn temps. Sucked in lots of smoke from burning leaves and hacked from 2 stroke leaf blowers. Shortcut thru a State...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Gorgeous pic's by all! Crispy air is...

Gorgeous pic's by all!


Crispy air is here. Sat. was play time with the C-X crowd riding modern. Temp upper 30's in the AM.
Today was just soaking in the paths. (Did have a few hazards from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Took the Schwinn Hurricane for a fast gravel...

Took the Schwinn Hurricane for a fast gravel ride. Cheap SIS works perfect. Vintage Conti 26 x 2.25 fat slicks at 45 psi are a hoot. Accidently ran over this little guy. At first thought it was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

After yesterdays surprise chill ride, the sun was...

After yesterdays surprise chill ride, the sun was more welcoming today. Fun ride with forum member Steve W. and Mike.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-14, 10:39 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Awesome riding day lower east Wisconsin. Upper...

Awesome riding day lower east Wisconsin. Upper 70's, light breezes, gorgeous sky. Started late only because of a change of mind. Wifey had the day laid out for errands and shopping with me... ughh. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-14, 05:37 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Fun trail ride today along the Fox River, west of...

Fun trail ride today along the Fox River, west of Chicago. BF member Steve W. was burning the cobwebs out of his new acquisition - the mysterious French 'Criterium' by unknown maker. Neat to see his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By crank_addict

Saturday AM ride in with forum member Steve W. ...

Saturday AM ride in with forum member Steve W. Along the IL / WI border, came across a car show.
Steve looking ready to race :) The '57 T-bird looked appropriate with the '57 JC Higgins. ...
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