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Posted By Gary12000

I bought a smaller earlier frame that my wife...

I bought a smaller earlier frame that my wife rides and really likes, it was complete except for wheels, i got it for $150.00 local no shipping of course.. these are nice bikes from this experience,...
12-21-23, 11:46 AM
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Views: 457
Posted By Gary12000

Ill take it. PM incoming

Ill take it. PM incoming
12-21-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 752
Posted By Gary12000

Trek 937

so here's what i poached from the person who i got it from its just frame pictures, i am about 40% into the build, im trying to use original Trek items and or Gran Sport stuff that i have in my...
10-19-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

not accurate

Depends what that person meant by "no-one was there".. my wife and I were there for 4 days and saw vendors, ans talked to quite a few folks... so "no-one" was inaccurate, if the real questions is...
10-11-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,614
Posted By Gary12000

Here is my Trek 500 in the same blue or...

Here is my Trek 500 in the same blue or similar... i took the gents 614 and transferred the cycle parts over.. the long and the short of it is... shipping is a killer for these bikes at the values...
10-09-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,468
Posted By Gary12000

Perspective

I hear you, we were newbies Cambria 2022 was out first time, we like it, plenty of hotels to pick from, great coffee, a ride that fits our skill and fitness level, PCH 1 along the costs is fantastic...
10-05-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,468
Posted By Gary12000

Newts

If you are a fan of the author PG Wodehouse and his novels Jeeves and Wooster.. Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry play two characters set in the 1920's and well hilarity ensues... there is a repeat...
10-05-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,468
Posted By Gary12000

Well gents, i just got home from my Cali trip on...

Well gents, i just got home from my Cali trip on Monday the 2nd, and as my I phone is not preferred for forum surfing im just getting back on here, then i sought out this forum post, so my comments...
09-11-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,140
Posted By Gary12000

Wifey Ann and meself Gary will be trekking it, we...

Wifey Ann and meself Gary will be trekking it, we are flying in with the two bikes on United like we did last year, mine is a 1983 Blue Trek 500, hers is a 1982 Silver Trek 613 built from new with a...
09-05-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,971
Posted By Gary12000

Hmmmm

I am from the UK, so grew up observing Scooter enthusiasm, i rode a brand new one once, a buddy had just bought it... lets just say it was a different experience than the motorcycle i was used to.....
08-25-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,841
Posted By Gary12000

So, there was an old mother of Russia Babushka i...

So, there was an old mother of Russia Babushka i think is the term, she was riding her bicycle to the store to pick up some bread... she was going quite slowly, at a Red/Traffic light a Trabant...
08-18-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,938
Posted By Gary12000

Nicely done... I am just over a year away......

Nicely done...
I am just over a year away... but it wouldn't be terrible if it came sooner...
my plan is to stop getting up and going to a place of work...
07-07-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 797
Posted By Gary12000

My Inter is a 1971, and has 700cc with period...

My Inter is a 1971, and has 700cc with period campy brakes instead of the original weinman, so they can be set up for 700's, it sure does ride really well, i think my front has a drop bolt on the...
06-28-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

If the Ownership of EC has moved to someone...

If the Ownership of EC has moved to someone stateside, that might improve the event, judging by the poor communication from Italy, how would anyone ever sponser the event...
fingers crossed for a...
06-21-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By Gary12000

Here in Louisiana our road cycling is risky as...

Here in Louisiana our road cycling is risky as drivers are of the mind that we are infringing on their road, so my wife and I tend to ride on a rail to trail that is near Covington Louisiana, as much...
06-15-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Gary12000

me me me ill send a PM

me me me ill send a PM
06-06-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 902
Posted By Gary12000

Suggestion.. not a mod myself, but i would first...

Suggestion.. not a mod myself, but i would first ensure the payment went through and I could see the debit on my credit card, what if your CC went out of date? that's happened to me before.
06-05-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,427
Posted By Gary12000

nice

those tires go for strong "QUIDS" in the UK so remaking them will help out the Choppa collective in the UK, i think they we sold as both a Raleigh here in the US and under one of the big box stores...
06-02-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,427
Posted By Gary12000

I received my best Christmas Gift ever in 1971, a...

I received my best Christmas Gift ever in 1971, a reddish orange Mk1, 3 speed, better looking than the Mk2 bigger Apes and a rounded top of the seat(sissy bar), as the years passed Raleigh came out...
05-31-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

convergence of factors

I think that's the nail on the head... Lack of focus at HQ in Italy might also be a thing, the lack of communication speaks volumes to me, and was what happened in the UK, which was moved from the...
05-30-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

Last year was my First E'roica event, i really...

Last year was my First E'roica event, i really enjoyed it, but i found the Italian contingent to be elusive and also not inclusive either, it was my observation that they were not in the spirit nor...
05-26-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,170
Posted By Gary12000

Wow, it just goes to show for both of you guys,...

Wow,
it just goes to show for both of you guys, it only takes a brief moment and your on the deck..
I have crashed at about 20mph riding to close to the leader in our pack of two, my wheel got...
05-04-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,157
Posted By Gary12000

This is the second thread on packing i have seen...

This is the second thread on packing i have seen and the discussion on the high cost of shipping putting off a prospective buyer.
As painful as this is, the vintage bikes that are worth shipping to...
05-01-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

Yet another Trek

So I am sitting on, :-
1. A 1983 Trek 500 in mid blue metallic built with Trek 614 component set from a donor 1982 bike. ( lovely ride) Triple front chainset
2. The frame of a 1982 614 ( donor bike...
05-01-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

Rare Bird

Yes you are correct it all started when my LBS has a red ( of course) Trek 720 in my wifes size all re-furbished and with straight bars and down tube shifters, we got it for my wife a few years ago,...
04-28-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

Trek

Have you considered starting a Trek collection?
04-28-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

Next up for me is a lovely metallic light blue...

Next up for me is a lovely metallic light blue Trek 937 frame and fork... that i got on here, i have a gran sport groupset to go on it... ...
04-28-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

The Year

I believe its 1985 by looking at the vintage trek brochures.
04-27-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 839
Posted By Gary12000

If you are flying, you might consider United they...

If you are flying, you might consider United they have a very bike friendly policy, because we just shopped all the airlines ready for Eroica Cali later this year, Southwest and Jet Blue had a very...
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By Gary12000

I have the same bike, i bought it 18 months a go,...

I have the same bike, i bought it 18 months a go, from a guy who kept in in his living room, its a tad large, but i'm 6ft 1 and its a comfy ride for me, the original owner claimed to have ridden it...
04-27-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

Trek 720 Refresh

Well, i finally pulled it out of the shipping box and did a refresh.. it might take a few rides to iron out the set up, and i still have to do the blue bar tape, currently considering cloth Nuebaum,...
12-01-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,886
Posted By Gary12000

well we just have to keep on trekking... Many...

well we just have to keep on trekking...
Many Thanks for the effort to download it from the WBTM.. and also to the originator of the website, it was a fantastic reference place.. and may it long...
11-30-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By Gary12000

Your enthusiasm is infectious...well done

Your enthusiasm is infectious...well done
11-14-22, 02:39 PM
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Views: 7,887
Posted By Gary12000

I used to own a Vitriol once it was nice but i...

I used to own a Vitriol once it was nice but i just couldn't get along with it.

I would like to say we collectively are of a certain age, and as such we get more cranky with age... i have traded...
11-04-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

Bikes

Bikes??? we have to ride bikes?


Ann will be on her Trek 613, although with all the talk of Klein i am tempted for her to bring hers but its a 1998 with shifters so she may get ticketed..
As for...
11-04-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

Its up its up its up!!!!! quick get it......

Its up its up its up!!!!!
quick get it... before it goes wonky again...

Ann and myself both just registered we are now "Super early Bird's" do we get a badge??
11-03-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

These days with the failure of customer service...

These days with the failure of customer service in most areas of business, I have decided to tell myself, this is how the world goes... i feel like i'm turning into my grandfather or father, "It...
11-02-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

bump TTT we have to keep this fresh or it will...

bump TTT we have to keep this fresh or it will disappear ..

It occurs to me we should be pushing the NOVA on the modern guys in some way, i think the NOVA combo is actually a good thing, Eroica...
11-02-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,070
Posted By Gary12000

Me too

I have dabbled in vintage stereo to play my "Albums" maybe we should have sony walkmans so we can ride and listen to some hot 70's lol
I am embarrassed to say my Mcintosh Turntable after only 2...
10-26-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,074
Posted By Gary12000

Well i did some comments with Pictures on the...

Well i did some comments with Pictures on the 2022 event post, it was my first Eroica event, and i was not disappointed, we only did the Piedras Blancas ride and from what i can tell the longer rides...
09-19-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,646
Posted By Gary12000

This is an excellent deal.

This is an excellent deal.
09-19-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,700
Posted By Gary12000

spacing

according to the web its most likely 130mm spacing for a 9 speed road gearset but i will check tonight.
09-19-22, 10:37 AM
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Views: 1,700
Posted By Gary12000

questions

I will measure the dropout this evening.

PM me with any further questions...

Gary
08-24-22, 09:35 AM
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Views: 1,633
Posted By Gary12000

Bergmeister

No More Toys!!!! says Burgermeister Meisterburger...
07-27-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,007
Posted By Gary12000

I now know the value of my 614 frame and fork in...

I now know the value of my 614 frame and fork in similar condition.... oh well we have a local co-op i have never been too, maybe it can sit in their rafters for 20 years.
07-06-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By Gary12000

Trek 614 Frame and Fork 1982 cheep

One of these was just given away on here, but i'm not that generous, and i had to pay something to get it, i recall reading that these are great for tire clearance for conversion to a 650b or some...
06-27-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Gary12000

Trek 520 FS

SOLD SOLD SOLD...
So i'm still trying to make some room, so next up on the chopping block... a Circa 1995 Trek Touring 520, as far as i can tell from pictures its as it was sold from new except...
06-27-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,007
Posted By Gary12000

This is bizarre, i have the same frame to POST...

This is bizarre, i have the same frame to POST but mine was going to be almost free... a 1982 in Dark Red ill wait and post it after yours as aged a bit lol...

anyone who missed out message me and...
Replies: 19
Views: 5,586
Posted By Gary12000

That is the original MK1 if you like, as the Mark...

That is the original MK1 if you like, as the Mark II has Competition GS mk II written on the top tube, i just picked one up from 1982 last year in Black in a tall guy size, it rides fantastic, i...
05-31-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,894
Posted By Gary12000

Puegeot Super Competition

Sold sold sold
packed for freeeeeee...
I traded for this locally, the gentlemen who i traded with was a keen Pug guy, he had two of them, this was too big for him, he claimed it to be a 1979 which...
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