Crazy things you do in the middle of winter.
01-27-19, 06:10 PM
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Cleaned out part of the (bike) shed. Tossed some old bits and intalled a new hook for all the wheels:
Oh and hacked off a stem in the freezing cold
Oh and hacked off a stem in the freezing cold
01-27-19, 06:37 PM
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01-27-19, 06:40 PM
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Put a master cylinder in my plow truck at +9 F before the 12" snow we are supposed to get in the next 24 hr. Skied the 2 miles or so of trails I have in on the county land behind the house a couple laps. Going to bed early to get up at 3-4 AM before work to do snow removal before the HIGH of -12F forecast for Wednesday. I'm thinking I can bring the commuters in from the garage. Doesn't look like they are going anywhere soon.
01-27-19, 09:13 PM
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I'm kind of the same crazy the whole year. So still buying and selling parts and frames (I'm seriously not lying about that, guys!!). Still building pretty things that will not see a dry road for weeks after they are built, but I don't care! Since this winter is a bit more normal for us, we actually have small spells of dry weather, so riding in January recreationally is a thing.
Perhaps it is crazy that I want to ride a vintage friction shift bike with standard reach single pivot brakes through a busy city over constantly bumpy roads in stop and go traffic. Plus steep hills everywhere. Not ideal, but if you're aboard a brilliant bike, it's still very much a net positive. Colder yet gorgeous day yesterday for a ride. It has been steadfastly overcast and about 40° all day today, which for you upper Midwest guys is at present very warm, but for "expectations of going about and doing things without having/wanting to layer up" crowd over here, it's chilly in a sort of inconvenient way. I still bike in it, of course.
My (chain) dancing partner yesterday. These early '80s 710s are top notch. Top. Notch.
Perhaps it is crazy that I want to ride a vintage friction shift bike with standard reach single pivot brakes through a busy city over constantly bumpy roads in stop and go traffic. Plus steep hills everywhere. Not ideal, but if you're aboard a brilliant bike, it's still very much a net positive. Colder yet gorgeous day yesterday for a ride. It has been steadfastly overcast and about 40° all day today, which for you upper Midwest guys is at present very warm, but for "expectations of going about and doing things without having/wanting to layer up" crowd over here, it's chilly in a sort of inconvenient way. I still bike in it, of course.
My (chain) dancing partner yesterday. These early '80s 710s are top notch. Top. Notch.
01-28-19, 06:05 PM
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01-28-19, 06:26 PM
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Not so crazy to go riding in this weather. Studs are slowing me down though.
01-28-19, 07:19 PM
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I do realize I have it good here on coastal NC. I also appreciate all you who bring out the bikes to let people know we are always out there!
01-28-19, 07:44 PM
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I just keep on riding, but it's taken me 27 days to make 120 miles, usually 100 miles a week is my goal. Even in California winter can be brutal, didn't even make it to 80° today. Seriously, rain is predicted for Sunday's Pasadena vintage ride, bummer.
01-28-19, 09:22 PM
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Wrenching on the ‘88 Cannondale Criterium Series, new BB w/FSA Vero compact double 50/34 crankset.
Riding the ‘84 Univega Alpina Uno when weather isnt too brutal. Here is a pic from a recent ride:
01-28-19, 09:37 PM
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Sigh......
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01-28-19, 10:05 PM
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@MrK. - now a Marriott.
Corner room, 9th flr, two balconies (overlooking pool, facing ocean),
Festival San Sebastian, as crazy as you want to be.
Warmish, tropical water.
Shrimp mofongo + mahi-mahi chiccarones = yumm
Good coffee.
Sun
Make me happy
Corner room, 9th flr, two balconies (overlooking pool, facing ocean),
Festival San Sebastian, as crazy as you want to be.
Warmish, tropical water.
Shrimp mofongo + mahi-mahi chiccarones = yumm
Good coffee.
Sun
Make me happy
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01-29-19, 01:42 AM
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01-29-19, 05:13 AM
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01-29-19, 12:49 PM
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01-29-19, 01:21 PM
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@Wildwood, I'm eager to know how long you keep that derailleur on your bike. I couldn't keep mine.
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01-29-19, 02:29 PM
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When it's this cold, I drool over bike pics.
My McLean.
McLean by Gunnar N. Berg, on Flickr
and time to visit family in Costa Rica.
IMG_2921 by gomango1849, on Flickr
My McLean.
McLean by Gunnar N. Berg, on Flickr
and time to visit family in Costa Rica.
IMG_2921 by gomango1849, on Flickr
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01-29-19, 04:25 PM
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Finished cleaning and setting up the shop. I start twirling wrenches tomorrow. First step: All the necessary maintenance on the current collection, and get the three bikes I'm taking to Westminster ready to sell.
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01-29-19, 06:07 PM
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Pray for enough snow to make pedal tracks?
01-29-19, 08:14 PM
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Bicycle stand abuse, 1966 Triumph TR6R desert racer project.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/39702059@N02/shares/vSrC99
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