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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful...

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful rigs! I don’t feel so alone 😊...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By embankmentlb

Lonely 26 in a 29 world?

Hi everyone, I took my old 2001 Klein Attitude out for some trail rides over the weekend. Three 20 mile rides on some pavement, dirt access roads & single track. I had a great time! Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 605
Posted By embankmentlb

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aerodynamic 3r
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By embankmentlb

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Mine also was cobbled together from my old ride, an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! DM is probably my favorite...

Excellent bike!
DM is probably my favorite frame builder.
I like his story and philosophy. His frames are not overly ornate, just well made & to be ridden. I remember his advertisements in 80s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 320
Posted By embankmentlb

I would like to share what I learned the other...

I would like to share what I learned the other day. Black India ink works wonders on beat up black anodized components. I don’t know how permanent it will be but I found it to work amazingly well in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,757
Posted By embankmentlb

The treading is English. I believe the seat post...

The treading is English. I believe the seat post is 27.2. Daisy, the cat, is my assistant. She is in charge of quality control!
The bike was purchased by a previous owner at the The Big Wheel in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,757
Posted By embankmentlb

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR...

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR group regarding Flying Dutchman. Something was mentioned about Allegro? being the manufacturer. I am open to ideas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,757
Posted By embankmentlb

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Flying Dutchman, don’t see many of these around....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,835
Posted By embankmentlb

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Joo can’t pick a favorite either. However, he really likes his Look Hinault 753!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By embankmentlb

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s...

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s all I can do not to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,668
Posted By embankmentlb

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Gainesville Ga. Schwinn, 1988.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,725
Posted By embankmentlb

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More Ofmega & Campy obsolescence!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,725
Posted By embankmentlb

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom...

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom painted and detailed Long bonnet F3’s as delivered from GM. These are actual old Varney shells on Athearn HF drive chassis.
Maybe I can post a close up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,725
Posted By embankmentlb

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Some excellent displays in this thread. I made this ove4 the holidays to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By embankmentlb

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of...

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of some vintage rides in the South East.
There was a ride advertised for vintage bikes on July 9th of 2023 just south of Atlanta. Unfortunately I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 986
Posted By embankmentlb

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Merry Christmas!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,643
Posted By embankmentlb

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes....

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes. Raleigh did that with their red, black & yellow team frames years ago. The new frames may have been high quality but the details were poor at best....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,381
Posted By embankmentlb

The bike that lives in my dreams: 3rensho...

The bike that lives in my dreams:
3rensho Aerodynamics
Suntour Symetric shifters
Suntour Cyclone front and rear derailleurs
Sugino Aero Mighty crank & pedals
Sintour Superbe hubs
Diacomp...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,376
Posted By embankmentlb

No question.

No question.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,376
Posted By embankmentlb

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the...

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the late 1970s. It was clear at that time that Lemond had a special talent. If America had any chance of succeeding in Europe it was with Lemond. How far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By embankmentlb

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have...

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have been sold on a soft Cadillac ride and high handlebars. No saying the new is necessary bad but maybe we have lost that sports car feel and satisfaction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,920
Posted By embankmentlb

Generation E for e-bikes.

Generation E for e-bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,361
Posted By embankmentlb

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I never really thought about my Klein Attitude as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 253
Posted By embankmentlb

Steel Heritage Ride

Steel heritage ride in Georgia July 9 as part of the Twice Baked Century event.
Info below.
https://www.twicebakedcentury.org/general-6
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By embankmentlb

7 speed tricolor. My favorite group for just...

7 speed tricolor. My favorite group for just riding.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By embankmentlb

Campy certainly made some beautiful parts in the...

Campy certainly made some beautiful parts in the mid to late 80s!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,321
Posted By embankmentlb

Si has the physical ability. I give him that! His...

Si has the physical ability. I give him that! His mental ability is suspect. Si could take all the negative things he learned from this race and fix them for round two and three. I imagine that is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,676
Posted By embankmentlb

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Happy 531!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 773
Posted By embankmentlb

The thing about 600 is that it complements just...

The thing about 600 is that it complements just about any frame. I have seen many custom frames set up with 600. It’s hard to argue that choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,253
Posted By embankmentlb

I am in my late 50s. My problem has more to do...

I am in my late 50s. My problem has more to do with flexibility. My fear is that my bikes are becoming too small!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,031
Posted By embankmentlb

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,031
Posted By embankmentlb

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1988 team issued Guerciotti!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 37,964
Posted By embankmentlb

Isn’t that the truth!

Isn’t that the truth!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,244
Posted By embankmentlb

Like Dave Moulton suggests, find a used FUSO and...

Like Dave Moulton suggests, find a used FUSO and ride it. That’s what it was built for.
Ah Joo, the collector, also says why not just ride them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,514
Posted By embankmentlb

I have noticed a trend with these programs when...

I have noticed a trend with these programs when they include older, classic bicycles.
The old bikes always seem to be museum pieces or display bikes. I doubt they are ridden in any regular fashion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,514
Posted By embankmentlb

This and similar video magazines are in biz to...

This and similar video magazines are in biz to make money. Not much point in promoting second hand or antique parts. The only reason we see any vintage content at all is for the drama content. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,514
Posted By embankmentlb

They had to build a new old Merckx because all...

They had to build a new old Merckx because all the old bikes they test keep breaking??
I wonder where they get their old bikes from? I may not be putting out 500 watts for hours at a time but my old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 8,872
Posted By embankmentlb

The general public views all cyclists as weird or...

The general public views all cyclists as weird or odd. That view is not without reason.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By embankmentlb

The video is as much about life in 1965 as it is...

The video is as much about life in 1965 as it is about the bike ride. Lots of unanswered questions. The author mentions he received his draft notice before the trip. I wonder if he served? How did he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 8,872
Posted By embankmentlb

Proud member of the golden age of cycling!

Proud member of the golden age of cycling!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,078
Posted By embankmentlb

Another attempt to play on people’s emotions and...

Another attempt to play on people’s emotions and sentiments just to make money. Not often can you find this type thing in the vintage bike industry but here it is a great example.
On course Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,594
Posted By embankmentlb

The cycle industry has passed me by along with...

The cycle industry has passed me by along with many other things in life.
The thing is that I just don’t care.
I embrace the new things I like such as spd pedals and shoes. I pass on things I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,222
Posted By embankmentlb

Black carbon is the new polished aluminum.

Black carbon is the new polished aluminum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,127
Posted By embankmentlb

There are many people that seem to become cult...

There are many people that seem to become cult personalities in the cycling world. Many have polarized opinions that they support by endless promoting of themselves and their products through blogs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By embankmentlb

Regina freewheels are not that complicated, at...

Regina freewheels are not that complicated, at least the Cx, Cx-s and America models. Parts are for the most part available. The easyiest thing to do would be to collect the cogs from ebay and build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,659
Posted By embankmentlb

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An eternity looking for one of these! Crystemblue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,351
Posted By embankmentlb

I tend to think that there is some overthinking...

I tend to think that there is some overthinking going on. I have always built wheels by feel. Once they are straight, true and round they tend to stay that way.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-04-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By embankmentlb

My opinion is that Victory is a great group if...

My opinion is that Victory is a great group if you are honest about your expectations. Victory is old school and may feel very unrefined compared to Shimano groups from around that same period or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Posted By embankmentlb

Dave says you guys should be riding those...

Dave says you guys should be riding those frames!!!
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