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Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-12-19, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By GBearFan

St Louis' best map for the metro east area is the...

St Louis' best map for the metro east area is the interactive map from Metro East Parks and Recreation District ( https://www.meprd.org/trail-map/ ). They keep it up to date and it includes all of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,810
Posted By GBearFan

Bikes with Fenders

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1399/rosies_bike_6ca63245761f4f811a8099d6f183036e81c87b4b.jpg

1989 Chinese Steel


The wife's 1989 Schwinn World Tourist
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,810
Posted By GBearFan

Fenders

Yo bertinjim, the red cable covers are a VERY nice touch on this bike (I especially like the subtle one at the rear derailleur). Hats off to ya!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Surface Rust

When I was young and living in Holland, I rode her EVERY day. After moving to Illinois, I rode several times a week but my home town grew from 14K back then to over 30K and it got far too dangerous...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,810
Posted By GBearFan

Sort of. But it would need TWO shorties to...

Sort of. But it would need TWO shorties to "officially" have fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,810
Posted By GBearFan

Show Us Your C&V Bike with Fenders

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1957x1258/sadie_in_glen_carbon_b304482429922271519c210cf20b91cf044de8c2.jpg

1987 French Steel

Hey C&V readers, do you own a classic or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,637
Posted By GBearFan

Monthly Mileage

50 - Jan-Aug
36 - September
107 - October

I wrapped up October with my first 30+ mile ride in 32 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Surface Rust

Yo Alex, good luck on whatever you're working on. Let us know how it turns out. The folks on this forum have been very helpful to me, so if someone else can benefit from my "cry for help" that's a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,387
Posted By GBearFan

What old people ride

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1957x1258/sadie_in_glen_carbon_b304482429922271519c210cf20b91cf044de8c2.jpg

1987 French Steel

Purchased summer 1987 at Woensdretch AFB (NL)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Surface Rust

I like the aluminum foil tip but I was NOT ready to try it out on my baby. After 32 years together, I just couldn't risk it. Plus, the results I got from the "0000" steel wool were outstanding (and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Surface Rust

Thanks for the tip Mad Honk. I've already taken care of the problem though (see Pug photo above).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,887
Posted By GBearFan

South bound on the Troy-O'Fallon Trail in...

South bound on the Troy-O'Fallon Trail in southwest Illinois last weekend.https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1623x1182/michael_on_sadie_4c61d3ba1c14390e2b3abb1e15a422a0e6feb9ea.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

I used the 0000 Super Fine steel wool, WD40 and a...

I used the 0000 Super Fine steel wool, WD40 and a micro-fiber towel to bring my wheels and headlight back to life. "Sadie" has always been a sweet ride, but now she looks as good as she rides. Sorry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,640
Posted By GBearFan

Bikes with P

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1379/sadie_1987_peugeot_carbonite_103_2_edcf1ad37f2a1f0c9514524204cbbdabda2487ed.jpg

Here's my ride. Purchased in June 1987. Pictured...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By GBearFan

Yep, I was stationed at (and now retired from)...

Yep, I was stationed at (and now retired from) Scott AFB. I moved here following an assignment in the Netherlands (Biker's Heaven) where I purchased my bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Thanks for the tips guys! I'm gonna get some...

Thanks for the tips guys! I'm gonna get some super fine steel wool and take care of this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By GBearFan

Surface Rust

Okay folks, I need a little help here. My 32 year old Peugeot is starting to show surface rust on the rims and the backside of the headlight. Is there anything that can be done to remove this (short...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,925
Posted By GBearFan

GBearFan because I enjoy watching the Gateway...

GBearFan because I enjoy watching the Gateway Grizzlies baseball team.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,877
Posted By GBearFan

So what's the difference? Classic vs Vintage

I've really enjoyed checking out lots of great information of these forums. The "Classic & Vintage" forum is by far my favorite, but, I need to know what the definitions are. Is "Classic" just a look...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,226
Posted By GBearFan

Keep up the good work jrhoneOC. I hope you enjoy...

Keep up the good work jrhoneOC. I hope you enjoy your rides and reach your goals. My wife and I started going on what we call "long" rides about six weeks ago. We are both 60, so we thought our...
Forum: Introductions
10-20-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By GBearFan

New Member from O'Fallon, IL

A 26 mile bike ride yesterday got me interested in bicycle forums, so, here I am. I'm a retired Air Force guy who has been riding the same bicycle since the summer of 1987. I hope there are a few old...
Forum: Introductions
10-20-19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By GBearFan

MetroEast

Greetings DB79!!! Here's a shout out from the East-side in O'Fallon, IL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 159,785
Posted By GBearFan

Gatorskin

I've been riding the Continental GSkins for 7 years now. Love 'em!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-19, 07:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,640
Posted By GBearFan

Bikes with P

I'd love to show you my Peugeot but I just joined this forum and I don't have ten posts yet. To be continued. . .
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