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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Well, i picked up the bike yesterday morning....

Well, i picked up the bike yesterday morning. Yeesh I had not taken a car trip of any serious length in quite a while. Up at 5:30am to go meet, which for me is seriously early :o

So, I'd say I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 06:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Probably better than watching daytime TV...

Probably better than watching daytime TV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Thanks! I've actually got a near new black Brooks...

Thanks! I've actually got a near new black Brooks Pro saddle in the garage, and a cinelli stem, albeit woth an ugly gouge waiting to be put on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-17, 09:26 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Well, just committed to this bike, going to pick...

Well, just committed to this bike, going to pick it up Sunday morning. First real C/V adventure. I'm oddly excited. Any additional info anyone can provide on this model?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 08:49 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

No turning :lol:

No turning :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 12:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I DO like things a bit wierd/different, but I'll...

I DO like things a bit wierd/different, but I'll also be riding this bike, at least occasionally, not just hanging it up somewhere. But man it is a sweet looking bike :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 09:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

This is pretty close to me, and I've been keeping...

This is pretty close to me, and I've been keeping an eye out on craigslist to get into the whole C/V thing. Any idea how these ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Wish it were Chicago... :(

Wish it were Chicago... :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Yeah I've been looking for a proper road bike,...

Yeah I've been looking for a proper road bike, but realistically I need to wait until next summer to go for a brand new one. I'd like to commutercize my Marin 4 Corners again.

This Schwinn isn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I don't know anything about those bikes....nice...

I don't know anything about those bikes....nice yea? It's my size and 15 minutes off my route home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I'm in Chicago, and have been sort of looking for...

I'm in Chicago, and have been sort of looking for a vintagey sort of bike. How nice are these?

Edit: oh nevermind...just noticed it's a 19"...don't think I'll squeeze onto that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Nothing but a big tease! :mad:

Nothing but a big tease! :mad:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

She already responded...said the red bike on CL...

She already responded...said the red bike on CL was sold, but she had others. So I asked her for pics, and she sent me a collection of mixtes. Decent shape...but not a $50 Paramount :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I just sent an email to the seller. I'm in...

I just sent an email to the seller. I'm in Chicago...I might go snag it tonight if it's still available.

I think I would then officially be a member of the C & V crowd, rather than just a stalker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I'm 6'...that's probably a bit small for me,...

I'm 6'...that's probably a bit small for me, otherwise I'd consider running up to the Twin Cities to get it. I've got a good friend in St. Paul..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Seems like a lot of people on this forum are from...

Seems like a lot of people on this forum are from Portland. I may actually be taking a short vacation/research excursion out there at some point. I'm looking to relocate at some point...sort of had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Jeez....if I lived by that bar I would be there...

Jeez....if I lived by that bar I would be there every day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Out of my price range at the moment...but once my...

Out of my price range at the moment...but once my wife (oh god hopefully...) is done with radiology school and is working next year I want an old chromey bike bad :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Those are actually very cool looking brakes. ...

Those are actually very cool looking brakes.

Hrmm. I really do need to aquire a 'proper' shiny C/V bike and not some old heap :o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I had a carbon fiber racing bike for a...

I had a carbon fiber racing bike for a while...didn't like it. But, I wouldn't have been afraid to put a book in a rack on it either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Eh. I'd say a better comparison is why take the...

Eh. I'd say a better comparison is why take the Civic to get a gallon of milk when you can take the Ferrari?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Hah yeah, but again...looks pretty good for its...

Hah yeah, but again...looks pretty good for its designed use. City commuter bike in SF...I assume it's a fairly light load for a mile or 2 at a time, if that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Are De Rosas prone to lighting on fire if a book...

Are De Rosas prone to lighting on fire if a book and a couple sandwiches sit over the front wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

And give the basket to me :thumb: I want one for...

And give the basket to me :thumb: I want one for one of my Schwinns to go get beer with
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Do you have a link to the ad? Where is...

Do you have a link to the ad? Where is Midlothian? If it is Midlothian, IL it wouldn't be too far from me and I'd be kinda interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Dang. If I saw that yesterday I think I would...

Dang. If I saw that yesterday I think I would have jumped on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

It's not bent, just curvy :) I'd nab it if...

It's not bent, just curvy :)

I'd nab it if it were in Chicago. Looks nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Hrmm, St Louis isn't all that far away from...

Hrmm, St Louis isn't all that far away from Chicago. I'd really like to acquire an honest to goodness 'nice' C/V bike lol.

I've got some time off in 2 weeks...I might wait till then and turn it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Man if that were in Chicago I would buy it. Looks...

Man if that were in Chicago I would buy it. Looks like a ton of fun. Wife won't really ride with me, but I could put her and the 2 yr old in that and take them out for a ride every Sunday...go to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I had one of those as a kid! (Giant Iguana) I...

I had one of those as a kid! (Giant Iguana) I giggled at the name every time I rode it. Was worth every penny. :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Hah, it really isn't that bad. Helmet or hat,...

Hah, it really isn't that bad. Helmet or hat, gloves, windproof jacket of some sort, jeans, and you'll be fine. Weather here is not testing intestinal fortitude yet. Give it a month lol!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 01:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Pizza Uno's, in downtown. Welcome to Pizzeria Uno...

Pizza Uno's, in downtown. Welcome to Pizzeria Uno & Due Portal (http://pizzeria.unotogo.com/zgrid/themes/7/portal/index.jsp)

29 E. Ohio. In a touristy part of town, but the pizza is the best there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-16, 03:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Thanks, but I don't get by maryland too often :)

Thanks, but I don't get by maryland too often :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Wish I was closer...been looking for a tandem.

Wish I was closer...been looking for a tandem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

That's a nice looking bike.

That's a nice looking bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

Hah! I tried jumping on those at about 10:30 in...

Hah! I tried jumping on those at about 10:30 in the morning yesterday. They were gone already. First day of posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

At least you know how to do paypal...I haven't...

At least you know how to do paypal...I haven't bothered to figure it out lol :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

What kind of craziness is that on the inside of...

What kind of craziness is that on the inside of the bars? Sawed off brake levers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

If that tandem were in Chicago I think I would...

If that tandem were in Chicago I think I would have already bought it. I <this> close to contacting him about having it shipped over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 12:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I'm jealous! Is it as nice as it looks in the...

I'm jealous! Is it as nice as it looks in the pics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I work 5 minutes from there. I'm amost thinking...

I work 5 minutes from there. I'm amost thinking that pricing isnt too far off for just the bags, fenders and saddle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,592
Posted By Abe_Froman

I don't know much about Puch, but this thing...

I don't know much about Puch, but this thing looks so pretty I'm temped to drive down for it.
https://images.craigslist.org/00w0w_dHschb44blk_1200x900.jpg...
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