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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,603
Posted By gorillimo

Took a friend and her son to a criterium....

Took a friend and her son to a criterium. Wandered off, came beck to check in with her. Said she'd been talking to this nice red haired lady. She seemed to know a lot about racing. Had been talking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,890
Posted By gorillimo

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a...

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a day. Had both my knees replaced. PT is critical. Early motion makes a huge difference. There are studies that show nothing more then cycling, stationary...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-30-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 311
Posted By gorillimo

New area to explore!

Went out checking out trails in our new area. Moved from San Luis Obispo, Ca to Grass Valley. Gold rush area. Very different then coastal riding. The Cross Check and I had a good day out!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,603
Posted By gorillimo

Do moto rides count? I was on my Ducati in Avila...

Do moto rides count? I was on my Ducati in Avila Beach. Stopped at the base of the commercial pier. A bicycle guy came rolling thru. Wanted to talk Ducs. It was Lance Armstrong. USPS team was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By gorillimo

Not the only Sportster/pedal bike here. I don't...

Not the only Sportster/pedal bike here. I don't carry my enduro to the trails on the HD, tho!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,653
Posted By gorillimo

A favorite. ...

A favorite.
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The motorbike, but a great look to the shot. Composition is always...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,521
Posted By gorillimo

Got COVID in August. It wasn't too bad. The...

Got COVID in August. It wasn't too bad. The aftermath of long COVID has been awful! Super weak. Muscle pains. No energy. Afternoon bonk. Been in PT for a couple months to get strength back. Was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By gorillimo

Mainly a Surly Cross Check. Recently added a...

Mainly a Surly Cross Check. Recently added a Specialized Enduro for trails the CC isn't up to. And, a Lemond Tourmalet for road days. {which seem tobe fewer. Moved to the Sierra Nevadas, and liking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,527
Posted By gorillimo

I was riding local trails on my Cross Check....

I was riding local trails on my Cross Check. Moved to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Trails much steeper, looser. Brakes and traction felt kinda sketchy. Picked up an older Specilized Enduro Pro. Way...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,514
Posted By gorillimo

I've been good with mine over some moderate...

I've been good with mine over some moderate trails. The hooks let me stretch out for climbing. The sweep back lets me get rearward for descents,.........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,985
Posted By gorillimo

Congrats !I've had a lot of really nice bikes,...

Congrats !I've had a lot of really nice bikes, but my Paramounts remain my favorites.The only bike I led a criterium on....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,514
Posted By gorillimo

Neck pain from an old fracture is putting me more...

Neck pain from an old fracture is putting me more upright. I changed my Cross Check to Velo Orange "Tourist" bars. Basic North Road/ Albatross type setup. Liking it so far. Hey, if the Rivbike guys...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,937
Posted By gorillimo

Long time rider. Club rides, USCF races, etc. A...

Long time rider. Club rides, USCF races, etc. A broken neck from an mva caused me require a 3 level ACDF. Was already thinking I needed to get more upright before surgery. Neck hurt! Got a Surly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By gorillimo

Was faced with that recently. I'm on a Surly...

Was faced with that recently. I'm on a Surly Crosscheck pretty well set up to my liking. Was in a local thrift shop and came across a very nice vintage Specialized Expedition in my size. Bought it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By gorillimo

It’s by Suntour…..

It’s by Suntour…..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By gorillimo

New old bike day!

I saw this one at a local thrift shop yesterday. After researching it, had to go back and get it. Seemed pretty complete. Stripped the excess junk away. Mini CatEye computer or Nice Lite!, anyone?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,919
Posted By gorillimo

Tomorrow. I was on my bike. Wife had my car. I'm...

Tomorrow. I was on my bike. Wife had my car. I'm going back after it as soon as they open. Tagged for $120.00. After looking things up, can't turn it down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,919
Posted By gorillimo

I found that wordpress one earlier. Tried to...

I found that wordpress one earlier. Tried to search the archive here, the results are a real pain to dig thru. Like the Google the site idea. Much more useful results. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By gorillimo

I had a bicycle book back in the '80's, I think...

I had a bicycle book back in the '80's, I think it was "Ballentine's Ultimate bicycle book" that had a full page illustration of a Paramount with those tourist bars and an English saddlebag on. I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,051
Posted By gorillimo

Went to 42 Conti Speed Rides. They roll really...

Went to 42 Conti Speed Rides. They roll really well. Handling my admittedly modest trail use . No flats in over a year. I’m good…. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,999
Posted By gorillimo

For riding comfort, and reliability, nothing...

For riding comfort, and reliability, nothing beets steel. Had carbon and aluminum. The closest to steel was my Lemond Tourmalet. Ally frame, carbon fork. A large part is frame geometr...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-22, 10:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,598
Posted By gorillimo

if you'regood with what you're riding, don't...

if you'regood with what you're riding, don't think you'll feel a radical improvement. My fav bike was my '72 Paramount. I think my Cross Check is as good, not sure that it's really better...........
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,988
Posted By gorillimo

My Surly Cross Check…. ...

My Surly Cross Check….
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 43,660
Posted By gorillimo

Pretty funny. I was wanting a Riv type bike....

Pretty funny. I was wanting a Riv type bike. Picked up a Rockhopper and preceded to "Grant out" on it. Was about to hit the button on a demo Homer from Riv, when a low mileage, very nice Cross Check...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,702
Posted By gorillimo

I ride places. Like being able to have what I'd...

I ride places. Like being able to have what I'd like with me. Jacket. Food. Camera. I run errands. I carry things. I love my Carridice Longflap............
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By gorillimo

Just finished going thru my new to me Lemond...

Just finished going thru my new to me Lemond Tourmalet. PO shouldn’t have been trying to do his maintenance. Much better now!...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,982
Posted By gorillimo

I’m riding the Conti Speedrides on my Cross...

I’m riding the Conti Speedrides on my Cross Check. Like them a lot!
Roll well on pavement. Do e
ok on trails . Recommend them. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,299
Posted By gorillimo

Running 42mm Conti Speedrides on my CC. They roll...

Running 42mm Conti Speedrides on my CC. They roll well on the road. Great riding. Been ok on our hardpacked trails…...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,843
Posted By gorillimo

Tried 26” x 1.5” on the Rockhopper. Ok on the...

Tried 26” x 1.5” on the Rockhopper. Ok on the road, not so good off. 700 x 42cm Conti Speedrides on the Surly. Very versatile and good riding.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,843
Posted By gorillimo

I started this path with changing a vintage...

I started this path with changing a vintage Rockhopper to an all arounder, Riv type bike. Liked it a lot. Got convinced on tourist bars. Rode the crap out of it. Then, wanted more. Was about to hit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,843
Posted By gorillimo

Not my bike, I’m running sweptbacks. Pic is off...

Not my bike, I’m running sweptbacks. Pic is off the Surly site. Search Corner Bars. They look interesting. They’re not cheap, but would save a lot of money and work by not replacing controls! Here’s...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,843
Posted By gorillimo

Sirly has the “corner bar”. It’s a drop bar that...

Sirly has the “corner bar”. It’s a drop bar that will let you keep your flat bar controls....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,494
Posted By gorillimo

There’s probably a bunch of us who live in both...

There’s probably a bunch of us who live in both worlds.. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,348
Posted By gorillimo

Bars are Satori Noirette Plus. Off Amazon. Grips...

Bars are Satori Noirette Plus. Off Amazon. Grips are just some ergo ones picked up at the local shop. Cloth tape, finished with shellac.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 27,197
Posted By gorillimo

My Paramount..... ...

My Paramount.....
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-11-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,348
Posted By gorillimo

My CC was already converted from drops to flats...

My CC was already converted from drops to flats when I bought it. Didn't get along with the flat bars. One position, too stretched out. Went to these. Much better . Several usable positions. Good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,933
Posted By gorillimo

Interesting. I bought mine used. It’s a Longflap....

Interesting. I bought mine used. It’s a Longflap. Thought it was a Nelson, but maybe not after seeing the Pendle. I’m ok with it, wouldn’t give it up for anything. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,147
Posted By gorillimo

Awesome! Making me feel guilty about questioning...

Awesome! Making me feel guilty about questioning if I would ride my Surly Cross Check with North Road bars on a century......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By gorillimo

Retirement at the end of the month. Wanting to...

Retirement at the end of the month. Wanting to ride more. Maybe ride with the local club. Picked this up last week to supplement my all arounder Cross Check. Thinking it’s a do anything quiver for my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,709
Posted By gorillimo

Worked hard, fast and late yesterday. Felt pretty...

Worked hard, fast and late yesterday. Felt pretty low key this am. Even after 2 cups of french press! Got out my new Lemond and worked on making it fit me. New 28c Michelin tires.They fit great. Much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,189
Posted By gorillimo

Revised position this am. Shorter stem. Re-angled...

Revised position this am. Shorter stem. Re-angled the bars to get the ramps higher. Seat was all the way back. Lemond's have a slack seat angle, so I moved it to about the middle. The shorter cockpit...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,709
Posted By gorillimo

I’ve got a WTB saddle I like a lot I’m going to...

I’ve got a WTB saddle I like a lot I’m going to try. Otherwise I may go with a Brooks on the Lemond
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,709
Posted By gorillimo

I’ll give them a try! Thanks. It’ll never equal...

I’ll give them a try! Thanks. It’ll never equal my Surly Cross Check on 42’s for comfort, but I can improve it.. Different bikes for different reasons... ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,709
Posted By gorillimo

New to me Toumalet!

Just scored this one. I’m stoked!
I’m on the shorter side, and used Lemond’s are rare in this area. Bike is a great fit, very nice shape. It was the guys back up bike and was rarely ridden. Retiring...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,018
Posted By gorillimo

I like fenders on utilitarian bikes. Not much...

I like fenders on utilitarian bikes. Not much chance of rain here, but it just defines the bike!...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,064
Posted By gorillimo

Love my modded Rockhopper! Great exploring bike. ...

Love my modded Rockhopper! Great exploring bike.
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-25-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,598
Posted By gorillimo

Took a couple tries at stems. Good thing I’ve got...

Took a couple tries at stems. Good thing I’ve got a friendly co-op in town!
Super good for me now....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-21, 11:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,598
Posted By gorillimo

I have a 3 Level cervical fusion. Before it, pain...

I have a 3 Level cervical fusion. Before it, pain caused me to ride upright. Now, my neck doesn’t work with drops. Really liking my Surly Cross Check. Comfortable bars, 42c tires run softly. Go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By gorillimo

im really good with my swept bars and grips. ...

im really good with my swept bars and grips.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-20-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,078
Posted By gorillimo

Hi. Got them on Amazon. Noirette Plus. Pretty...

Hi. Got them on Amazon. Noirette Plus. Pretty reasonable, too. $39.00, or so. Very versatile and comfortable. I've got at least three usable positions on them.
...
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