markwesti

Bitter sweet day today , sold the Comp TA . The young man I sold it to says he wants to get into Tri Athlons and he likes C&V . I told him about BF's and he sounded interested .

canklecat

That's wonderful. I'd ride that sucker, like Granville's shop bike in "Open All Hours." A stealth shop/racing bike.

texaspandj

Congratulations Mark. Well best to move it on and make somebody else happy..... I guess.

markwesti

Thanks tex , it was a fun build . The guy just texted me and said he swapped out the "O" ring tires for the regular road tires I gave him and said he loves it . The bike fits him perfect as he's about 6'2".


IMG_0192 by mark westi, on Flickr

Classtime 

Yikes. Stem looks to be at the limit and maybe the seat post beyond the limit!

RobbieTunes

Not to worry. Spread the magic. There's more than enough out there.

markwesti

By that pic it does look at the limit , maybe the camera angle . The buyer wanted a price drop and I gave to him (I was really glad to see the bike go to a good home) but I kept a few parts . I put good stuff back on just not stock stuff , the seat post I kept and I put on a black anodized post that looked pretty good . The post went back on my track bike . Hey Classtime maybe you will see the Comp out on the road , the buyer is from LA too .

Classtime 

Markwesti@ I mostly ride Palos Verdes. Perhaps I saw you on that Comp TA a few weeks ago up by the college? At The Domes recently, I met a guy on a smallish Red Classic. He acted a tad embarrassed to be riding it while his buddies were riding raised bars on carbon bikes. We need to print some cards to hand out in such situations.

RobbieTunes

Oh, I'm in for that.
We carry the cards, "palm" them secretively to fellow cult members and prospects, like it's a BIG SECRET.

Similar to a Marine Corps challenge coin, but without any hint of honor, faith, challenge, or sacrifice.

Post ideas for a card?

seedsbelize 

markwesti

Nope wasn't me , I wasn't really riding the Comp and that's the main reason I sold it . Prolly only lost about 250 on the sale . LOL .

markwesti

I have a idea for the cards .

https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Sides...a-623542162546

texaspandj

Perfect!

Classtime 

Neither one of these or any combination will match our MVs. What works for you?

texaspandj

This what I use.
Magenta is Salon Perfect 520 purple pop.
Marigold is L.A. Colors NP419.
It should be noted the specific nail polish magenta I bought was a different shade than the others on the shelf.

RobbieTunes

So what do you use on the bike?

texaspandj

^^^ Bahaha

TXsailor

My daughter granddaughter (Iron Maiden) & I rode 470 miles in 7 days. My daughter had to have her bb serviced but the Centurions performed flawlessly. We climbed hundreds of 6-8% grades and a few 10%. The finish was up a 12%. My granddaughter said it changed her. She now knows she can do anything.
Last hill

seypat

Tremendous job! Those types of events can certainly be life changing.

seedsbelize 

I hope to do RAGBRAI next year. I did my first tour this last May. It is life changing.
Kudos to all.

texaspandj

That's AWESOME!

RobbieTunes

Outstanding!!!!

canklecat

Those longer rides can be life changing. The first time I did a two-day 250 mile ride when I was in my early 20s I realized the human body is capable of more than we realize until we try. (However, my now 61 year old neck disagrees with anything beyond 30 miles.)

TXsailor

I have problems with my shoulders and neck hurting on longer rides and figured I would be miserable on the day after day pace if Ragbrai. I did hurt at the end of the first few days but as the week went on it bothered me less and less. I never once regretted riding my Centurion. Here are a couple more pictures from the ride.

canklecat

Nice wheels. What size Conti GP5000 tires were you able to fit in there? So far the largest I've tried are 700x25 Conti Ultra Sport II on the original wheels/rims.