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Forum: Framebuilders
06-29-15, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,980
Posted By mwarddoc

Well, after much consideration, and a long drawn...

Well, after much consideration, and a long drawn out process of convincing myself to actually use the frame that I have, which was a NOS Lotus Classique that my wife found for me two years ago, which...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,220
Posted By mwarddoc

I'm happy to report. After literally months...

I'm happy to report.

After literally months of trying, trying to order and only finding out that shoes in my size were not available, etc, etc, and resigning myself to continuing with riding...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-15, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,980
Posted By mwarddoc

Well, I researched this mightily, and read...

Well, I researched this mightily, and read everything I could find.

It is possible to do. If well done it is probably safe, but that would require several other assumptions. First and foremost,...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-27-15, 01:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,980
Posted By mwarddoc

Thanks for the information. I'll slowly...

Thanks for the information.

I'll slowly accumulate the stuff I need and start with the old "junk" frame I have, which is around 40-50 years old and still in riding condition, then see if a pawn...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-26-15, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,980
Posted By mwarddoc

Vintage Frame - Conversion to Internal DI2

Have any of you taken a vintage lugged steel frame, from the 80's or so, stripped it down, cut off the braze fittings, and redone it with internal routing of brake cables and DI2?

Is it possible?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,220
Posted By mwarddoc

Yes, for many years, since the 1980's when I was...

Yes, for many years, since the 1980's when I was easily able to get Brooks shoes that fit, I've worn New Balance. Now, the closest store is 70 miles away and they don't always have shoes that fit...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-23-15, 02:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By mwarddoc

I'm no expert in fitting, but I do have expertise...

I'm no expert in fitting, but I do have expertise in body issues, and I've ridden a lot of bikes over the years and many miles. You should not have pain in your crotch, at all, with a properly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-15, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,220
Posted By mwarddoc

Big Feet

I have a cycling "problem", which for the first time I want to fix this year.

My feet are large, 13 EE, or depending upon the shoe brand 13 EEEE, in running and dress shoes, in my hiking boots...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-23-15, 12:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By mwarddoc

Thanks again, timvan_78, you and Rick have...

Thanks again, timvan_78, you and Rick have allayed my concerns. I'd read posts elsewhere that made me wonder about it. It was nice being in the back of the pack last year, very pleasant ride.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-22-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By mwarddoc

Thanks for the response. "I think you...

Thanks for the response.

"I think you worry too much."

Yes, I do worry, a lot, I'm the sole breadwinner in the family and if I have a bad accident we end up going bankrupt unless I get...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-22-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,090
Posted By mwarddoc

I suppose it depends upon who you are riding...

I suppose it depends upon who you are riding with, I've been on a couple of 15-20 mile rides that required a lot of endurance because of the person I was with....some people you just shouldn't ride...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-22-15, 01:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By mwarddoc

Seattle to Portland

Searching online for some experienced with the Seattle to Portland ride, specifically riding it in one day. I've ridden it twice before, in 1992 with a Burley Tandem, and 2014 on my 30 year old 14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,409
Posted By mwarddoc

He's absolutely right. Ok, now, where...

He's absolutely right.

Ok, now, where exactly is this junk shop located?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By mwarddoc

Surly long haul trucker is a good new bike, cost...

Surly long haul trucker is a good new bike, cost depends on how you build it up.

Trail a bikes are a blast. I towed mine behind my trek 1992 Trek 2100, Kids loved it.

But, an old steel frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

I finished my business with the LBS where the...

I finished my business with the LBS where the Lotus Classiques and Legend Comp were found, 1984 NOS, in box, and they have at least two more upstairs in their warehouse that I'd love to rummage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By mwarddoc

Broken Frame

My LBS called me yesterday to see if I was interested in a bike that had come in that someone was trying to get rid of.

It is a 1983 Lotus Competition but not all original, unfortunately broken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-13, 09:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,262
Posted By mwarddoc

It is just amazing that someone would buy a bike...

It is just amazing that someone would buy a bike that pretty and just let it sit in a barn all those years. Back in 1984, I could only dream of the day I could afford a bike that nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

Go to Togo, take pictures of all the silver...

Go to Togo, take pictures of all the silver bicycles you see that have CroMo frames and while you are there check the serial numbers and call me, you can email the pics and I'll post them...:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

I'll let you know, but I think the largest was 58...

I'll let you know, but I think the largest was 58 cm. Mine is 58 cm and it is beautiful. When I see the guy later this week I'll let you know if I'm wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

No pics, but I bought one of the new old in box...

No pics, but I bought one of the new old in box Lotus Classiques and it is now drying from the second coat of Frame Saver and picking it up in 3 days.

I'll post some of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-13, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

The sad thing is that I rode the bicycle for...

The sad thing is that I rode the bicycle for thousands of miles and I don't have a single picture of me or the bike at that time...1984-1988. I gave the bike away, to a brother, he used it very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-13, 02:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By mwarddoc

Lotus

I'm new here, came here looking for a Lotus Excelle 84-85 Model, to replace mine that was inadvertently shipped to Africa, I bought it in 1984 in Morgantown, WV.

But, during the course of this...
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