What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
03-12-15, 06:49 PM
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03-13-15, 01:21 AM
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mine is being built
my new bike is being built as soon as the group gets in.
Here's the frame pic from Specialized web site. I'm building it with an Ultegra mech group. It's a warranty frame replacement for a 4 yr old middle of the road Roubaix. Nice of Specialized, eh? I can ride it for a few years, sell it and buy a new 105 equipped Roubaix if I want. We'll see.
Here's the frame pic from Specialized web site. I'm building it with an Ultegra mech group. It's a warranty frame replacement for a 4 yr old middle of the road Roubaix. Nice of Specialized, eh? I can ride it for a few years, sell it and buy a new 105 equipped Roubaix if I want. We'll see.
03-13-15, 07:40 AM
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Big 50 in a couple of weeks and I just bought my first downhill bike. It is extremely fun!!! But, the 4 miles of uphill to get the 10-12 miles of downhill is not as easy as it was 30 years ago wth my fully rigid Stumpjumper. Also, my AM bike and my single speed, given the photos were there 
03-13-15, 08:58 PM
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This is my new bike I bought. I am turning 56 next month. I'm a little different than some on the 50 + in that I like new modern technology bikes. I'm not into retro or 60's 70's or 80's. Being an engineer, I like the technology of bikes as much as I enjoy riding them. My new one is a 2014 Giant defy advanced 0 with New shimano Di-2 shifting. It really gets up and goes.
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03-13-15, 09:18 PM
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Rolling at 60!
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03-13-15, 09:20 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
03-13-15, 09:59 PM
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03-13-15, 10:00 PM
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03-13-15, 10:15 PM
#709
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Will keep my Blizzard until it breaks...
And yes... we have an excellent trail system here and the mountains are not that far away.
This is 15 minutes from my house...
03-13-15, 10:19 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Some of the kids are still surprised when they see I have a nice collection of off road bikes and even more surprised when the discover I know how to ride them.
03-14-15, 07:07 AM
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This is my new bike i bought turning 56 next month. I'm a little different than some on the 50 + in that I like new modern technology bikes. I'm not into retro or 60's 70's or 80's. Being an engineer I like the technology of bikes as much as I enjoy riding them. My new one is a 20014 Giant defy advanced 0 with New shimano Di-2 shifting. It really gets up and goes.
Bill
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03-14-15, 07:23 AM
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just keep riding
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03-14-15, 07:46 AM
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Glad there are other engineers. I am a PE that is a civil grad, But over the years I have designed a lot of different stuff. I have a small Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, and land surveying firm. We do Buildings (architecture, structural, MEP, & Civil) and we also do a lot of infrastructure design (roads, Bridges, storm water, wastewater treatment and collection, drinking water supply and distribution and many other things.
The engineer in me loves the new technology in bikes and I usually get a new one every 3-4 years just to enjoy the technological advancements.
03-14-15, 07:56 AM
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Finally got my bike looking the way I want. . .back from the LBS with color matching cables, and new Boyd Altamont wheels.
03-14-15, 09:44 AM
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03-14-15, 10:10 AM
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This is my Rocky Mntn, not as nice as the Blizzard though.
The photos of the trails are cool - I was born and raised in Edmonton, but that was before mountain bikes became popular. With about 13 years inbetween, living here and there, we settled in Kelowna in '95.
03-14-15, 10:20 AM
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[QUOTE=Jackmen;17629013]This is my new bike i bought. I am turning 56 next month. I'm a little different than some on the 50 + in that I like new modern technology bikes. I'm not into retro or 60's 70's or 80's. Being an engineer, I like the technology of bikes as much as I enjoy riding them. My new one is a 20014 Giant defy advanced 0 with New shimano Di-2 shifting. It really gets up and goes.
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I think there are a few engineers on the 50+, and being one of them I've begun to appreciate the best of both new technology and old craftsmanship. (Not to say there isn't new craftsmanship.) As in my professional practice, sometimes its nice to admire beautiful simplicity.
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I think there are a few engineers on the 50+, and being one of them I've begun to appreciate the best of both new technology and old craftsmanship. (Not to say there isn't new craftsmanship.) As in my professional practice, sometimes its nice to admire beautiful simplicity.
03-15-15, 09:30 AM
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Just turned 58 and made the move to carbon fiber!
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03-15-15, 06:17 PM
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sneak peek
03-15-15, 06:22 PM
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03-15-15, 10:03 PM
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That's a freaking beautiful bike. I'm not familiar with Focus- can you tell us a little about this one? How's the ride, what else did you consider, and what made you buy it? I like the riding position, looks relaxed and good for few hours of spinning.
03-16-15, 05:37 AM
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03-16-15, 12:35 PM
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My "adventure" bike, a 2014 Salsa Vaya. Picture taken on the Lynn Valley Trail last fall.
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03-21-15, 12:17 PM
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Just one of my Zipp's that I love to ride.
