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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-04-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,027
Posted By Surfer77

Aventon Mataro 52cm, keeping it!

keeping it!
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Forum: For Sale
06-04-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,117
Posted By Surfer77

Lotus is nowhere near the quality of a Serotta....

Lotus is nowhere near the quality of a Serotta. That bike with those components is easily worth the asking price. Frame is a bit scratched, and it was raced, so I would check alignment. I have a 1979...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-27-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Update: Actually I will NOT be there this...

Update: Actually I will NOT be there this weekend.
I am retired and costs for *everything* have gone up so much I have very little “play money” left at the end of the month.
I live in Charleston,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-18-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

yes, i see that! i will prob come up Fri...

yes, i see that!
i will prob come up Fri afternoon to make the 4pm open track, then Sat Grassroots as well.
the schedule for April is such that i cant make Th eve Grassroots, then wait all day...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-22, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

I agree. The outgoing manager told me it does not...

I agree. The outgoing manager told me it does not make money for the city. There is good turnout for the “grassroots” training sessions on Saturdays, 10-15 riders. I dont know how big a crowd the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Heard back from Rock Hill Velodrome on FB page...

Heard back from Rock Hill Velodrome on FB page today. Here is what they say about this season:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Maybe a current or old USAC card with Track...

Maybe a current or old USAC card with Track 1,2,3, or 4 may get you in! Good luck!
-Robin
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Certified means you have been thru the half day...

Certified means you have been thru the half day class that introduces to track rules and etiquette. The black line and red line that runs around the track has certain “right of way” you need to know....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

So they are just collecting a daily fee and...

So they are just collecting a daily fee and renting bikes?
What a bummer. They should have kept Ivan on.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

brian44 yes i wish there was more i could do. but...

brian44 yes i wish there was more i could do. but at 68 y/o, my competition days, are, pretty much over. I was certified last year and made a number of trips from Charleston, staying over at a rancid...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-31-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Haha! what size frame? Maybe I will be selling my...

Haha! what size frame? Maybe I will be selling my Aventon!
-Robyn
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-31-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

I am not sure how much yearly support Giordana...

I am not sure how much yearly support Giordana Corp gave to the velodrome, but last year was renamed Rock Hill Velodrome, officially. I am guessing whatever financial support Giordana gave is gone....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-26-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Actually i talked with Ivan last month. He told...

Actually i talked with Ivan last month. He told me his last day at the velodrome was the next Saturday. I saw him there all this year running Grassroots.
-Robyn
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-26-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,820
Posted By Surfer77

Rock Hill Velodrome leased for 2022?

Hey y'all,
I have not seen the citys proposal online, but I heard the city is looking to lease the facility for $2k per month. Last I heard, Ivan is gone. Wonder what the future holds for Grassroots...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Yes, totally original. I have seen a number of...

Yes, totally original. I have seen a number of Alan road frames with this flattened top tube.
Not sure what the reasoning behind this feature is!

-Robyn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Oh, I see you live in Netherlands. I am planning...

Oh, I see you live in Netherlands. I am planning a trip there this June. I am thinking of staying near the Vam Berg and cycling there. I am happy to re-ride the same route, training as opposed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Ah! Thank you! I have heard of carbon tube Alan...

Ah! Thank you! I have heard of carbon tube Alan frames failing, as well as TVTs, but never an aluminium tube frame failing.
-Robyn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Yikes! That is a carbon tube, right?

Yikes! That is a carbon tube, right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Thank you! Must be 126mm for an 80’s frame. I am...

Thank you! Must be 126mm for an 80’s frame. I am quite sure now that the frame I was looking at would have been 126mm as well. I would hesitate to spread it to 130mm because the tubes are only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Surfer77

Hey Bink! I just found an Alan like yours,...

Hey Bink!
I just found an Alan like yours, “Record” model, flattened top tube.
Seller lists it as 130mm between dropouts.
I am wondering what your frame measures? 1986 seems early for 130mm,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

Is that what you think this is?

Is that what you think this is?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

lol! yup. I worked at a big home improvement...

lol! yup. I worked at a big home improvement store and a guy asked me about vacuums. “not really my specialty,” i said, then added, “those Dysons are on sale but they are not really as good as an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

Ghazmh Haha! Hey, what bike shops are left in...

Ghazmh
Haha! Hey, what bike shops are left in Boston these days? Besides Peter Mooneys shop in Belmont. I frequented the Bicycle Exchange in Harvard Sq, but my go-to was to Jim at Laughing Alley in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

OK, I like this idea! Thanks y’all! Oh, geez,...

OK, I like this idea!
Thanks y’all! Oh, geez, Im a “southern girl” now!
-Robyn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

Yes, that is my intent, a card for each with a...

Yes, that is my intent, a card for each with a “thank you” and $10 bill.

As someone pointed out, if many of their customers did likewise, they may do very well!

Thanks to all who weighed in....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

You are from Boston, as am I. Thrifty New...

You are from Boston, as am I. Thrifty New Englanders advice does not count!
Since I moved to the South six years ago, I have had to learn to smile at ppl. Otherwise they think you dont like them. ;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

20% of Ghazmh’s $0.0?

20% of Ghazmh’s $0.0?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,850
Posted By Surfer77

Tipping mechanics at holidays; how much?

hey everyone,
The bike shop I use has four mechanics! I was going to tip them each $10 for the holidays. Is that too little? I am not wealthy, $80 total would be a little hard for me. Or is better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By Surfer77

Lots of pics added. Its 27.2 seat tube, italian...

Lots of pics added. Its 27.2 seat tube, italian threads, 68mm BB. No sign of Columbus on fork.
Robin
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By Surfer77

punchmarks on fork. no Columbus marking. Seat...

punchmarks on fork. no Columbus marking. Seat tube is 27.2. Italian threads. 68mm BB shell. Bare frame w/o fork is 1.9 kg. Fork is 700g. Yes, Campy dropouts fork and rear, just legible. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By Surfer77

Hi, thank you all! Iforgot to mention there are...

Hi, thank you all! Iforgot to mention there are no markings on the underside of the BB, except for three small punch marks. There are also three punch marks on the fork. Lots of pics below! Sadly, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By Surfer77

Unknown Vetta frame help

I picked up this bike for $350 USD bc it had a nice Mavic tubular wheelset, all Campy Record/NR/SR.
But I am curious about the frame. It says “ Super” on the toptube, thats all besides the Vetta...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 570
Posted By Surfer77

Is this a TVT “HM” or a “HR” ?

hi Bike ppl,

I found a Concorde TVT for sale. Advertised as an HM (hi modulus) model but I think it is actually an HR. From what little what i have read about TVTs is the HM had “TVT” engraved...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By Surfer77

yup. here is the link to the story. not clear if...

yup. here is the link to the story. not clear if it was a consensual relationship, or when this may have happened. ugh!

...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By Surfer77

Oh, thanks so much for this update! Very kind of...

Oh, thanks so much for this update! Very kind of Alex to do this.
I read a follow up article in an NZ newspaper online that had some disturbing news; allegations of an unfair Olympic team selection...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By Surfer77

yes. this has really affected me. I think she...

yes. this has really affected me. I think she could not bear the team returning home, some celebrating wearing their Tokyo kit, two silver medals, and she was not part of it. She did not feel part of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By Surfer77

Olivia Podmore dead at 24 years old

NZ track cyclist Olivia Podmore dead at 24 y/o
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/new-zealand-mourns-sudden-death-of-olympic-track-cyclist-olivia-podmore/
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

Hahah! Im not much of a “fashion plate” at Rock...

Hahah! Im not much of a “fashion plate” at Rock Hill anyway! But I did notice that the Fly Racing ones Russ mentioned are only neoprene, prob not what I want. I will look at baseball batting gloves....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

Thank you! I should be good for another sprint...

Thank you!
I should be good for another sprint practice at Rock Hill next month. Healing slowly. Sometimes it aches a bit, and the road rash on my elbow is wicked itchy! Drives me crazy getting to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

Thanks! i did find a pair my size for $10. ...

Thanks! i did find a pair my size for $10.
Thank you, it is more painful than i first thought! its been 10 days and still “oozing” a bit. MD said to keep them uncovered, to allow faster healing. Of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-14-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

Actually, I went down so fast my hand was still...

Actually, I went down so fast my hand was still gripping my bars when I hit the concrete. That is how my knuckles got ground down!
Yes! I also thought batting gloves might be good.
Then I thought...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-14-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

i was just below the stayers line, moving down to...

i was just below the stayers line, moving down to get behind my opponent who had the sprinters lane. I was just going too slow.
Yes, Aventon Matero,
But yes, bringing a pair of Mechanix full work...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-13-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

Hi Morelock, Strange thing is I went up to the...

Hi Morelock,
Strange thing is I went up to the office to say what happened, and as I was returning to the track, the same guy and another crashed at the same spot! What are the chances?!

It was...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-13-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

It def is! Rock Hill, SC, if I did not say so….

It def is! Rock Hill, SC, if I did not say so….
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-12-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By Surfer77

1st match sprint practice: clipped pedal!

so i started second, dude in front took sprinter lane, i was dropping down from stayers line to get on his wheel. he was moving really slow and i was paying more attention to his back wheel than my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,568
Posted By Surfer77

Yup. That totally happened!

Yup. That totally happened!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,568
Posted By Surfer77

hahah! Yes, I am regretting that decision…..

hahah! Yes, I am regretting that decision…..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,568
Posted By Surfer77

Oh, Graphenes if thats any different. I can fix...

Oh, Graphenes if thats any different. I can fix flats, but was not sure if you all carried a foldable spare tire! I seem to recall some small bottles of “flat fix” one could inject into tube, roll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,568
Posted By Surfer77

Ok, thanks, but they are new. Date on box was...

Ok, thanks, but they are new. Date on box was April 2021. Nice and sticky and flexible.
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