What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
01-21-21, 01:22 PM
#2826
It's MY mountain
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01-21-21, 07:40 PM
#2828
Ellensburg, WA
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My only acquisition for this last year was a late 80's custom Rodriquez. The build on it is unique - I would call it a fast commuter. Mid-fork mounts for a rack but no eyelets, etc. on the drop outs. Once I got it sorted out I found it to be a comfortable ride.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
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01-21-21, 08:01 PM
#2829
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Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
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Looks great! Love the color.
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01-22-21, 08:04 PM
#2830
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: northern michigan
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Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
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Just finished this 1971 Raleigh Super Course. Total restore with upgrades. Classy old bike.
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01-24-21, 11:36 AM
#2833
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01-24-21, 05:43 PM
#2834
Ellensburg, WA
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
01-24-21, 06:30 PM
#2835
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Connecticut
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Bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 (2021) Cannondale Cujo 2 (2018) Cannondale Quick Carbon 1 (2017) Giant Sedona (2006) Cannondale R1000 (2001)
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Turned 60 this month, so I guess that means I'm old. How to tell if you are young or old: if you fall and people laugh, you are young, it someone rushes over to help you up and asks if you are OK, you are old. My doctor said I needed more fiber so I bought a Synapse Carbon 105. This will be my primary bike this year.
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01-31-21, 04:08 PM
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Took delivery of a ‘new’ 1980 bike.
i seldom acquire a rideable bike.
US builder, a custom for original owner and will do very well for me. Maybe a slightly longer stem. Half step and a granny compliments Stronglight and the Galli gold is an ‘I’ catcher, had to have it.
i seldom acquire a rideable bike.
US builder, a custom for original owner and will do very well for me. Maybe a slightly longer stem. Half step and a granny compliments Stronglight and the Galli gold is an ‘I’ catcher, had to have it.
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01-31-21, 04:28 PM
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TriAero carbon fiber frameset (ICAN) with Boyd carbon clinchers, Ritchey aero bars with internal wiring for Shimano Ultegra Di2 system. Garmin 830 with Varia radar, integrated Bontrager Flare lights front and rear, and a Rylo 360 degree video camera mounted to the left hand handlebar end.
The radar, lights, and 360 camera are a result of being struck from behind by a car two years ago. 12 stitches in my left arm, some serious road rash, a chunk taken out of my knee, but the helmet saved me. Oh, yeah, the lawsuit settlement paid for the new bike. At 68 with a bad knee and 2 heart stents, I tell my riding friends it's like a Ferrari powered by a lawn mower engine.
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03-26-21, 05:17 PM
#2840
Ellensburg, WA
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Sold my blue Rodriguez above for these two bikes. Always wanted one and figured 2 was better. Still working on rebuilding them.
Added a 3rd Italian the following week
Added a 3rd Italian the following week
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
04-04-21, 06:17 AM
#2841
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Location: Middle Earth (aka IA)
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1972-73 Motobecane Grand Record
I've been tweaking my 1972-3 Motobecane Grand Record. A longer stem and wider bars made a big, big difference. I have no idea how folks rode those short stems and narrow bars BITD. I like the gearing on the bike. I swapped out the original 52/40 for 46/36 rings on the TA crank. The high is not very high but the low gets me up the local 10% grades I like to ride in comfort. The parts are mainly original other than wheels (campy hi flange tipo with straight skewers laced to ambrosio 27 inch clincher rims, campy seatpost, and Brooks saddle). The paint is crackled but the bike is mechanically sound. I need to cut the toe straps down. It's responsive and reasonably light weight at 24 lbs; not bad for a steel bike with a Brooks saddle. It's a fun bike to ride.
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04-04-21, 02:08 PM
#2843
Aussie Commuter
My Lekker Amsterdam M2 I ride to work every day and anywhere else I need to go.
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04-06-21, 11:40 AM
#2844
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Great Bike
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05-05-21, 08:35 PM
#2849
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Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
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Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
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When I'm feeling frisky I ride my Mercian.
For rough or off-road routes or when I want to bring stuff with me, I ride my Raleigh Professional Mk I.
For rough or off-road routes or when I want to bring stuff with me, I ride my Raleigh Professional Mk I.
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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05-05-21, 09:14 PM
#2850
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My latest favorite ride. Just serviced the bottom bracket today. Think it may be the first time its been greased in 50 years!
Gitane Grand Sport Deluxe.
Gitane Grand Sport Deluxe.
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