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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 954
Posted By Wildwood

'Quality saddle time' is my only measure.

'Quality saddle time' is my only measure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,477
Posted By Wildwood

Thanks for following-up. :) The short...

Thanks for following-up. :)

The short version is - I really like it, serves my specific purposes and has been 100% reliable, without so much as a flat tire. I did not change a stem or a handlebar...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,627
Posted By Wildwood

72. I'm still on road bikes with drop bars. Most...

72. I'm still on road bikes with drop bars. Most of my miles, by far, are on roads not bike paths, and my roads have hills.

When I ride an upright bike or anything with flat bars it is only for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By Wildwood

Oversize tubing made titanium a player, for us...

Oversize tubing made titanium a player, for us larger folk. Yea!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,976
Posted By Wildwood

jdawginsc - this might be a good spot for a pic...

jdawginsc - this might be a good spot for a pic of your SuperLeicht? Call it inspirational ideas for an AD build. doG knows I stole the thread. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,976
Posted By Wildwood

Rabbit holes? At BF C&V we call it N+1. +1. +1. ...

Rabbit holes? At BF C&V we call it N+1. +1. +1.
Happy Wabbit hunting.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 818
Posted By Wildwood

Mine = 250w rear hub, 13-14mph max assist....

Mine = 250w rear hub, 13-14mph max assist. Pedaling a 30 pound bike above that. I try not to get passed, but at 72 - it happens....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,976
Posted By Wildwood

Oh yeah, not to forget the Michelle - in active...

Oh yeah, not to forget the Michelle - in active use by my daughter, now with rack mounted kid’s seat.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,976
Posted By Wildwood

Both bought as framesets, tho the Olympian's...

Both bought as framesets, tho the Olympian's Nervar crank may be original as the seller had several. Huret shifters & derailleurs on the Olympian, the Vent Noir (purchased many years later) was a mix...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,976
Posted By Wildwood

Have loved a couple of ADs. ...

Have loved a couple of ADs.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,418
Posted By Wildwood

It would be rather unique. My guess = Euro...

It would be rather unique.
My guess = Euro centric if going back to '80s and prior, and filled with bikes from small builders.

Being USA, an early Richard Sachs (of any type) would be classic. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,477
Posted By Wildwood

Been mulling non-fixie 's comment about...

Been mulling non-fixie 's comment about returning for a narrower tire after trying wide (and admiring the eleganté build). Not reading too much into it, but.....

I put 33mm tires on a road bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildwood

Mine from 2004, the year I left California. Also...

Mine from 2004, the year I left California. Also Campy 10, but w/ FSA crank.. No, never another one on the road....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildwood

I have said of the classic Euro road bikes - I...

I have said of the classic Euro road bikes - I want to ride them all. Several custom bikes from small American builders tempered my Euro desires and my cycling budget.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildwood

As proud RetroGrouches we take note of the fact...

As proud RetroGrouches we take note of the fact that many of us have been at this sport enthusiastically for more years than most relative newbies have been on Earth. We've been recreating,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,593
Posted By Wildwood

TO - Tongans should make their country safer for...

TO - Tongans should make their country safer for cyclists.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildwood

rosefarts = nice bikes, but Richey and Canfield...

rosefarts = nice bikes, but Richey and Canfield go where I (almost) never ride. Spectrum, if you frequent it, qualifies as occasionally retrogrouchy. :)

Versatility to explore one's chosen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildwood

As an occasional retrogrouch, I will move beyond...

As an occasional retrogrouch, I will move beyond the disc brake discussion, and say Technically that I cannot foresee:
1a. Using 13 cogs on a cassette,
1b. Neither a 10 cog nor one with 52 teeth....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By Wildwood

On some bikes I set the bars to be low but...

On some bikes I set the bars to be low but comfortable in the drop position which guarantees the hoods and tops should be comfortable too.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-31-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By Wildwood

Please, include your location. So helpful on many...

Please, include your location. So helpful on many threads.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-31-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By Wildwood

Advice for all newbies = Rubber side down. At all...

Advice for all newbies = Rubber side down. At all times.

Forum advice: Signature line gets read.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thread

Just riding the same local roads, lately. Stopping less for pics is a good thing - another is being outside spending time on nice bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,964
Posted By Wildwood

Congrats! This thread makes me smile -- for...

Congrats!

This thread makes me smile -- for several reasons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,680
Posted By Wildwood

I look at the bright side of things = when life...

I look at the bright side of things = when life feels like total shat, consider the alternative. At 72yo, I have lost too many close friends, relatives etc to hardly ever 'feel bad'.

But there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 544
Posted By Wildwood

I used to skid my 33mm cyclocross tubulars on...

I used to skid my 33mm cyclocross tubulars on occasion in the gravel, of course.

for skidding on pavement, which I would not recommend, gluing - with a triple coat out to the edges would seem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By Wildwood

"......has no chance of fitting me.". Given your...

"......has no chance of fitting me.". Given your fleet, I would take what you need and move it on ... soon. Sitting on it only makes one wonder...... What if.

Shifters I liked on a Centurion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 720
Posted By Wildwood

Not the first mtn cyclist to be attacked by a cat...

Not the first mtn cyclist to be attacked by a cat in the N. Bend area. Been ~2years since the last attack on two guys. Yeah, forested mountainous wilderness cycling has wildlife hazards....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

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Everything too nice for words.

edit: oh, … the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,441
Posted By Wildwood

Clear your handlebars and your mind will follow

Glad to see an article that endorses one of my favorite sayings.

'Absorb the world around you and let your mind wander' - you may find that it's more addictive than data | Cycling Weekly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 540
Posted By Wildwood

Ahhh,... Lightbulb moment = I had not checked the...

Ahhh,... Lightbulb moment = I had not checked the Olympian spec for crankset, ....or forgot I did, ....or did not put 2+2 together. Purchased the AD Olympian from a flipper (15+years ago) who had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 540
Posted By Wildwood

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to...

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to the framesets. I believe this one has original rings= 53/42. Also stamped as BSA.

Cannot speak for the one that got away on a nice bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 540
Posted By Wildwood

122 on two Nervars I have had.

122 on two Nervars I have had.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,449
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Full sun, low 50*s, dry pavement. Love it.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,627
Posted By Wildwood

Some days……. (ahhhh) Especially, when it has...

Some days……. (ahhhh)
Especially, when it has been some days.
The sounds of frogs says Spring is near....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,486
Posted By Wildwood

Still trying to perfect an ice wheel, but...

Still trying to perfect an ice wheel, but suffered a PacMan attack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By Wildwood

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get...

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get less attention in C&V.

and everyone's going to fatter tires.

edit: some of my favorite rides (for good pavement outings) were wearing Conti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By Wildwood

These Ambrosio Montreal w/ 36 spokes seemed...

These Ambrosio Montreal w/ 36 spokes seemed smooth and steady on another bike, hoping to have them on the road again shortly. On a '72 Holdsworth Pro....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Great photos folks. I can tell everyone is beginning to arise from Winter's doldrums.

First dry day that coincided with my opportunity to ride. Low 50*s, no wind
Only a 20 year old build, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,449
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

First dry day in a couple of weeks that coupled with my schedule. Only a dozen miles, but Fri afternoon is not the friendliest on my roads, everyone in a hurry. But Sat morning is what I saved for....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 947
Posted By Wildwood

Concept validation.

Concept validation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 947
Posted By Wildwood

Luckily: 1. These helmets are not publicly...

Luckily:
1. These helmets are not publicly available - yet.
2. Time trial group rides are rarer than frog hairs.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,323
Posted By Wildwood

Back in the saddle again. All Spanish riders...

Back in the saddle again.
All Spanish riders with one exception. And yes, still orange uniforms
Euskaltel - Euskadi 2024 (procyclingstats.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 947
Posted By Wildwood

And.....Rapha's or Assos's or Le Col's new...

And.....Rapha's or Assos's or Le Col's new jerseys will save 5 watts. Welcome to the world of wind tunnels, marketing, and pro cycling = Where a second may be the difference between fame or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By Wildwood

I have an Olympian that measures 63.5 CTT, the...

I have an Olympian that measures 63.5 CTT, the Vent Noir I sold was the same size. I ride/rode them with narrow handlebars and skinny, hard tires (22 & 25mm tubulars). IMHO, handling is superb. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,680
Posted By Wildwood

Well, as an admirer of the Garage, all I can say...

Well, as an admirer of the Garage, all I can say is = I know who to call when I have to sell the 8 or 9 left in my vintage fleet.. Size seems about right, too. :)
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-05-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By Wildwood

I'm close to your height. If you can stand over...

I'm close to your height. If you can stand over the 25" (63.5cm) frame barefooted with a cm to spare, then your inseam is most likely longer than what you state in post #1, by at least a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,144
Posted By Wildwood

Dump the Varsity, get a nice vintage roadie. ...

Dump the Varsity, get a nice vintage roadie. Call it a nostalgia upgrade. With the savings from your $2500 budget, take a cycling vacation this summer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,376
Posted By Wildwood

Actually, I have ''messed up' the DeRosa. Cinelli...

Actually, I have ''messed up' the DeRosa. Cinelli bars (narrower by 3cm) and stem (shorter by 5mm) and colorful ribbon.
(editorial: = Why is it that every time I post a rolling picture without hands...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,326
Posted By Wildwood

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see...

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see everything else.. And enjoying vintage, modern and e-roadie in all the zones and zip codes that please me. :innocent:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-02-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By Wildwood

Agree with many above comments. At 72 I needed...

Agree with many above comments. At 72 I needed help on climbs. I can climb on std bikes, but it wears me out too much to be productive afterward. The e-roadie in the mix gets more riding options....
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