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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,603
Posted By halb

If there’s one thread that speaks to my...

If there’s one thread that speaks to my situation, this is it.
Especially, “opportunistic acquisition.”
When I was young and poor someone stole my Frejus, and it was two years before I could afford...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By halb

Next month I'll be 82 and have been riding mostly...

Next month I'll be 82 and have been riding mostly one speeds for 30 years.
I'm a better runner than cyclist. I did finish 5th in vets class cyclocross nationals once, but there was snow, and I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,677
Posted By halb

My first "adult" bike was a Varsity. Replaced...

My first "adult" bike was a Varsity. Replaced with a Frejus. Now that was a change.
While riding the Frejus started hanging out at the shop of Al Stiller in Chicago.
He was a Schwinn and Bianchi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,732
Posted By halb

Ah, rollers

I had almost forgotten rollers.
Had a set in the basement, using the stairs to hold on while mounting.
The best part of the setup was a large poster of Felice Gimondi taken from behind.
I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,943
Posted By halb

selling a bike too valuable.

I find myself riding my 2nd tier, maybe 3rd tier, bikes the most.
It may be that my primary surface is a gravel/dirt rail trail, but my two Peugeot UO9's are the first choice.
They cost $20 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,601
Posted By halb

bike trends

I think it is a trick question. Look at the response.
My take on the question echoes others. Are you having fun?
My first "adult" bicycle was a Schwinn Varsity in '63.
When I traded it for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 263
Posted By halb

I have a pair of Performance wheels with sealed...

I have a pair of Performance wheels with sealed bearing hubs.
By all appearances they are Avocet/ Ofmega brand. Quick releases match that brand.
Mine have Performance rims which are clearly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,560
Posted By halb

For contemporary rocking and rolling, look at...

For contemporary rocking and rolling, look at Pogacar in the Tour. Roglic certainly looks better to my eyes, but whatever works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,825
Posted By halb

Honestly, a hacksaw. Drew a line with magic...

Honestly, a hacksaw. Drew a line with magic marker, and did my best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,949
Posted By halb

halb

Clearly, the solution is more bikes.
Then you can be working on 4, 5, 6, and still have some that are rideable.
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