What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
02-22-15, 12:46 PM
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When I got it, he had put a big old walmart gel seat on it, had the shifters moved up to the stem, (didn't have orig. ) and had the handlebar stem up so high it was almost falling out !
I got the brooks , found the closest correct shifters I could find and moved back to original location. They are Suntour 'power shift' , not sure what year thoese were made, but work well. And dropped the bars back in a bit. Rides well. After riding the Raleigh Sports for awhile, I feel like im on a rocket when I get on this
I had a early 80s Super Mirrage that I bought new , but sold it like a dummy for next to nuttin' a few years back. Was glad to get this bike, even the same color
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02-22-15, 12:58 PM
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When I got it, he had put a big old walmart gel seat on it, had the shifters moved up to the stem, (didn't have orig. ) and had the handlebar stem up so high it was almost falling out !
I got the brooks , found the closest correct shifters I could find and moved back to original location. They are Suntour 'power shift' , not sure what year thoese were made, but work well. And dropped the bars back in a bit. Rides well. After riding the Raleigh Sports for awhile, I feel like im on a rocket when I get on this
I had a early 80s Super Mirrage that I bought new , but sold it like a dummy for next to nuttin' a few years back. Was glad to get this bike, even the same color[/QUOTE]The old Motobecanes are classy. I had a Super Mirage I bought for 60.00 (in my sig line) and ended up trading it for an '80 Centurion Elite. That Moto was gorgeous.
02-22-15, 01:50 PM
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Definatley a sharp looking ride.Enjoy!
02-27-15, 06:14 PM
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They're both in the house right now waiting for better weather.
2013 Raleigh RX 2.0 and 1995 Colnago Tecnos
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2013 Raleigh RX 2.0 and 1995 Colnago Tecnos
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03-01-15, 10:29 PM
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2007 Specialized Roubaix
03-02-15, 12:32 AM
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2012 Specialized Demo 8 1 and 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 29. I intend to add a Specialized Diverge Elite A1 soon.
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03-09-15, 05:19 AM
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Actually, this 1979 MERAL "Grand Prix"...
03-10-15, 01:22 AM
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2011 TREK 1.5 that I have totally enjoyed.
03-10-15, 03:01 PM
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Just turned 53
My go to bike, Surly lht 2008 frame wasn't built until late 2012 I was tickled to get a new frame in that color
Surly steam roller picked up off of craigslist it is a 2008 to but had saw little use. Tenkara rod strapped to the top tube , I was fishing the little creek that runs along the local trail
My " I really need to stay away from the clearance Isle bike"
still working on this one
My go to bike, Surly lht 2008 frame wasn't built until late 2012 I was tickled to get a new frame in that color
Surly steam roller picked up off of craigslist it is a 2008 to but had saw little use. Tenkara rod strapped to the top tube , I was fishing the little creek that runs along the local trail
My " I really need to stay away from the clearance Isle bike"
still working on this one
03-11-15, 03:35 AM
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Yeah, I've posted it before but I just have to say that the first ride of the spring is like being 10yrs old and having a new bike.
Yesterday I conquered the 1.5mi Cat 4 a few blocks away. Didnt expect to do it but there it was.
My CRITter rocked....
Yesterday I conquered the 1.5mi Cat 4 a few blocks away. Didnt expect to do it but there it was.
My CRITter rocked....
03-11-15, 08:14 AM
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03-11-15, 10:15 AM
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