What road bike do you have?
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hmm... not sure if I like it.... I think I do. yup. I do.
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stay free.
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new road ride.
https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...h/DSC_4968.jpg
cant figure out how to get it to post in thread.
https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...h/DSC_4968.jpg
cant figure out how to get it to post in thread.
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That's awesome! I love Ellsworth, but I didn't know they made a road frame. A guy I know works for them somehow.
new road ride.
https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...h/DSC_4968.jpg
cant figure out how to get it to post in thread.
https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...h/DSC_4968.jpg
cant figure out how to get it to post in thread.
there you are.
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Haha, I know, the bottle cage was fixed shortly after the picture was taken (I hadnt installed it )
but thanks for the heads up.
but thanks for the heads up.
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I really am enjoying the bike, and I got to go down and check out the shop too which was excellent.
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I'm just getting back into riding after a five year hiatus. https://www.flickr.com/photos/18949639@N00/
Look at that clean cassette and chain.
Look at that clean cassette and chain.
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Well i'm new to the forum, live just outside of Jackson, TN and have been riding off and on since the mid 80's. Just recently started back riding after a long hiatus due to injuries outside the cycling arena. This bike was built for me in 93 and i just haven't had any reason to buy another. Built by Peter Dreesens out of Schwanksville,PA w/ Columbus prestige tubing , nickled drop outs, Syncros stem and post and campy veloce 8 speed. Am thinking of converting to 10 speed. She has served me well over the years
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Follis Photograph - Updated
Since the last time I posted some photos, I've made a few changes to my Follis road bike. I've added a retro water bottle cage to the handlebars, rigged some yellow brake cables, and flipped them so that my right hand now operates the front brake, which is the way the bike was originally set up, in 1962. So far, I've managed to keep from killing myself trying to keep which hands operate which brakes on my various bikes.
Anybody have suggestions on what to use to burnish the lugs, which are starting to noticeably corrode?
More heart-stopping photos and story here: https://icyclist.blogspot.com/
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[QUOTE=chadhord;9001281]I'm just getting back into riding after a five year hiatus. https://www.flickr.com/photos/18949639@N00/
Beautiful bike!
Beautiful bike!
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Thank you icyclist, by the end of summer, I plan on changing out the chain, cassette, pedals, Skewers
and post clamp, all to Ti/gold color. Hopefully making it lighter and giving it a more balanced color schemes.
and post clamp, all to Ti/gold color. Hopefully making it lighter and giving it a more balanced color schemes.
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I'm just getting back into riding after a five year hiatus. https://www.flickr.com/photos/18949639@N00/
Look at that clean cassette and chain.
Look at that clean cassette and chain.
Very nice bike. :]
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Love is a word I use sparingly, conserving it only for my future wife and these R 28 Aero4 wheels…. All joking aside I have no complaints, they role Forever!!! Along with the Michelin Pro 3, sometimes I’ll find myself cruising/costing a parking lot using my phone, wondering when was the last time I pedaled.
As for durability,
A guy at my LBS informed me the hub flange is thicker, so that could be one of the 2009 upgrades.
I like riding till I find spots to practice Control Drills. Trying to take turns as hard and deep as I can. Stuff like countersteering, when you lean into a turn, while control the steering a out the other way. So I’d say my 185lb person has put some stress on the wheels, without any problems yet.
Love is a word I use sparingly, conserving it only for my future wife and these R 28 Aero4 wheels…. All joking aside I have no complaints, they role Forever!!! Along with the Michelin Pro 3, sometimes I’ll find myself cruising/costing a parking lot using my phone, wondering when was the last time I pedaled.
As for durability,
A guy at my LBS informed me the hub flange is thicker, so that could be one of the 2009 upgrades.
I like riding till I find spots to practice Control Drills. Trying to take turns as hard and deep as I can. Stuff like countersteering, when you lean into a turn, while control the steering a out the other way. So I’d say my 185lb person has put some stress on the wheels, without any problems yet.
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huh? it looks gorgeous as it is. i never considered red bars and tyres until i saw yours.
2006 58cm Iron Horse Excelsior Race w/ a few upgrades e.g. D/A cranks and bb (Enduro bearings), Power Tap, Wheelbuilder front wheel, Thomson Masterpiece, etc... Pretty bombproof for a big guy.
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By bike just completed.
Blue- carbon frame
Dura Ace 7800 components
FSA team issue carbon crank-compact
Sram Red 11-26 cassette
Mavic Ksyrium wheels
Bontrager carbon seatpost and handlebars
Speedplay SS pedals
Fizik Arione saddle
Northwave Shoes
Cateye computer
stem will be changed out once I get better mobility in my leg leg (was crushed over a year ago)
bar tape will eventually go to black
Blue- carbon frame
Dura Ace 7800 components
FSA team issue carbon crank-compact
Sram Red 11-26 cassette
Mavic Ksyrium wheels
Bontrager carbon seatpost and handlebars
Speedplay SS pedals
Fizik Arione saddle
Northwave Shoes
Cateye computer
stem will be changed out once I get better mobility in my leg leg (was crushed over a year ago)
bar tape will eventually go to black