What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
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Currently have a 2013 Stache 7 posted for sale locally, I just seem to not ride it.
I’ll probably regret selling it if it sells but the money will go towards a gravel or bike packing bike.
Then last summer I picked up a used Novara Randonee which might work out as a gravel bike or I’ll set it up as a rando bike. I totally dislike the current stem on it.
I’ll probably regret selling it if it sells but the money will go towards a gravel or bike packing bike.
Then last summer I picked up a used Novara Randonee which might work out as a gravel bike or I’ll set it up as a rando bike. I totally dislike the current stem on it.
That stache is a beauty. How did you like that crank/cassette setup?
#2255
aka: Mike J.
What little miles I’ve put on it the drivetrain seems to work well. I installed a dropper post on it in the last week or so. Any interest I’ve had from local potential buyers have been lowball bicycle blue book offers, and the people making the offers seem to have no sense of humor and delicate/fragile egos. So, looks like I need to get some use out of it this summer once the trails dry out (and hopefully it won’t be as wet as last year, some local trails were closed most of the season).
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What little miles I’ve put on it the drivetrain seems to work well. I installed a dropper post on it in the last week or so. Any interest I’ve had from local potential buyers have been lowball bicycle blue book offers, and the people making the offers seem to have no sense of humor and delicate/fragile egos. So, looks like I need to get some use out of it this summer once the trails dry out (and hopefully it won’t be as wet as last year, some local trails were closed most of the season).
"once the trails dry out"??? That Stache is hankerin' to get muddy! Let 'er loose!
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aka: Mike J.
Gotta respect the local trail builders and maintainers. I’ll get it muddy eventually. 8)
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Now running 46/30 oval rings and an 11-42 mountain bike cassette for a 19.6 inch low gear.
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Winter build: Surly ½DT14 'British 26'.
As the decades pass, my cycles have become more idiosyncratic. This started as a 52cm Surly Disc Trucker frame for 26" (ISO559) wheels. I built it with a non-disc Rohloff hub and 32º 2X EA3 wheels; 19~101 G.I. Platform+SPD Shimano pedals, VO stem, bars & seatpost, Gilles Berthoud shifter, TRP HY-RD front brake & Dia Compe 750 rear. Crane E-NE, Fenix BC-21R, Planet Bike Grateful Red. It's everything I'd hoped except so far I'm not falling in love with the Brooks Cambium C17.
As the decades pass, my cycles have become more idiosyncratic. This started as a 52cm Surly Disc Trucker frame for 26" (ISO559) wheels. I built it with a non-disc Rohloff hub and 32º 2X EA3 wheels; 19~101 G.I. Platform+SPD Shimano pedals, VO stem, bars & seatpost, Gilles Berthoud shifter, TRP HY-RD front brake & Dia Compe 750 rear. Crane E-NE, Fenix BC-21R, Planet Bike Grateful Red. It's everything I'd hoped except so far I'm not falling in love with the Brooks Cambium C17.
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My Dawes Briercliffe 8 I've been riding for the last ~10 years:
All Sturmey: X-RF8(W), FCS80 crankset (now discontinued!) and genuine Dynohub. The hub is shifted with a J-TEC bar end (now discontinued!) The wheels are EA3 and the tires are Continental City Sports (now discontinued!) The saddle is a Persons Majestic No. 77 Deluxe.
All Sturmey: X-RF8(W), FCS80 crankset (now discontinued!) and genuine Dynohub. The hub is shifted with a J-TEC bar end (now discontinued!) The wheels are EA3 and the tires are Continental City Sports (now discontinued!) The saddle is a Persons Majestic No. 77 Deluxe.
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This old person is the proud owner of a brand-new Specialized Ruby Sport. Isn't she sexy?
Ruby's first ride.
Ruby's first ride.
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Let's Ride!
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I've been through comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, done my road bike period . . . But my new Surly Troll is the epitome bike for a older man to off into the sunset (and hopefully keep on touring/riding for years to come) with!
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I am in the process of putting together a Surly Troll build myself, just trying to find the right shop to do the facing of the BB, Headset and crown race of the fork.
With any luck, my Surly Troll will be on the road/path, by the end of April.
P.S. Love the kickstand on your Troll.
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WV is not flat..
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SPecialized Sirrus. My birthday present to myself last year.
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aka: Mike J.
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Got a new giant
After much thought, decided to sell my trusted Trek SL 1000. Searched for over month for a replacement. Finally decided on a giant contend s1. Luv it!!!
Brand new giant contend
Brand new giant contend
#2274
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Upgraded my Cannondale Synapse Ultegra this winter to include Mavic Cosmic Pro carbon wheels. Very noticeable improvement in ride comfort and definitely faster.
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My REI Co-op branded with carbon fiber frame. It's a great bike at a reasonable price. For the same amount of energy, I go at least 3 mph faster than on my steel gravel grinder.
20190418-124832 by Steve Carter, on Flickr
20190418-124832 by Steve Carter, on Flickr