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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-16-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 972
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

THANK YOU for your responses. OK, maybe a BASIC...

THANK YOU for your responses. OK, maybe a BASIC cyclocomputer would not have such an "exotic" feature but actually I am not wanting s fancy "show me the way home" mapping or anything like that. I'm...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-15-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 972
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

LOOKING FOR Cyclocomputer PRIORITY FEATURE “DISTANCE COUNTDOWN”

I would really like to find a BASIC CYCLOCOMPUTER that has the ability for me to program in a certain distance and then ride with a COUNTDOWN or DISTANCE TO DESTINATION showing.

I mean think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-17-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,313
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Moots welds are ARTWORK

My ‘99 Merckx (Litespeed) titanium has the most beautiful welds… on my MOOTS STEM that’s on it. That gives a side by side comparison of the two companies’ titanium welds.

Your mileage may vary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Nice. I wish I had hills that’d make a bike feel...

Nice. I wish I had hills that’d make a bike feel heavier. Suburban Chitcago is too flat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

and it’s great to see a durable workhorse, not a...

and it’s great to see a durable workhorse, not a garage queen. I’m more of a rider than just a looker. Got that from my dad who 40-50 years ago would drive our 1931 Model A Ford 500mi+ to national...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

You’re absolutely right. The svelte gentle arc...

You’re absolutely right. The svelte gentle arc that starts a lil higher makes for a really nice looking fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

thanks for posting this. In 1983 I was a fresh...

thanks for posting this. In 1983 I was a fresh college grad and bike racing geek who even though I love to camp and backpack would not have looked twice at a touring specific bike. The last few years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Oh yeah, my wife thinks he will be blown away by...

Oh yeah, my wife thinks he will be blown away by this. Last summer he and I did Ragbrai where I rode my Merckx titanium and he rode a 1991 Specialized Allez Epic carbon bike. This Lotus will be way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

My New 198? Lotus Eclair’s Maiden Voyage

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/61ff7f5b_a517_4941_b8ee_b327efd055bc_4bd44bc5e8dc7c23f1079e8f97e7ebdcc60167c8.jpeg
Maiden voyage of my new 40 year old Lotus Eclair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

So interesting that the caption mentions “the...

So interesting that the caption mentions “the finish is definitely sloppy but the ride approaches that of the best…“.

i have always said that about my Dawes Double Blue that I owned forty years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

So interesting that the caption mentions “the...

So interesting that the caption mentions “the finish is definitely sloppy but the ride approaches that of the best…“.

i have always said that about my Dawes Double Blue that I owned forty years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-21, 11:58 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,319
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Thanks Jim. So yours remains a mystery as to who...

Thanks Jim. So yours remains a mystery as to who the specific builder (company) was?

I think I've found a treasure. I will post pix after I pick it up next week. -Cyril
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,319
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Thanks. DUH! I'm slapping my head. Clearly it is...

Thanks. DUH! I'm slapping my head. Clearly it is BEFORE THE SLASH "S" LOGO. That means this is an E.A.R.L.Y. Allez! Not a Konno/3Rensho but shortly thereafter!

Isn't '81 the first production year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-21, 10:36 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,319
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Hi Gnome/Jim. Please tell me more about your...

Hi Gnome/Jim. Please tell me more about your Allez above. I just bought ***THIS*** model from a buddy a few hours ago but have not picked it up. I saw it a year and a half ago and have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,531
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Fascinating! I had a 79 Super LeTour but didn’t...

Fascinating! I had a 79 Super LeTour but didn’t know it woulda been Mississippi built. My seat tube came unbrazed at the BB and it was replaced by a Voyager 11.8 which I believe was built by...
Forum: Want To Buy
11-28-20, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1e51b222_983e_429b_b94c_49271a16154a_1228cc390a2af375333c046b35f08c07ba06887e.jpeg...
Forum: Touring
11-28-20, 02:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,402
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Easy! “Plug & play”’with a vintage RockShox Ruby...

Easy! “Plug & play”’with a vintage RockShox Ruby fork for 700c road bikes. Not a bad idea. I rode one for years (25yrs ago) on a Specialized Allez Epic that is still in my basement. Has a lock out....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 01:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,711
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

1981 PHOENIX CYCLES - CARBONDALE IL wool Kucharik...

1981 PHOENIX CYCLES - CARBONDALE IL wool Kucharik racing team jersey in my basement now. That was 39 years and about 50lbs ago. 145lbs then. 195lbs now.

However I DO keep improving. I find “the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-20, 03:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Was in same boat for replacing the Look straight...

Was in same boat for replacing the Look straight carbon fork in my Merckx Titanium. Went with $200 Ritchey because 1) I’m not gonna trust someone’s used carbon fork & 2) it was a work of carbon art....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-20, 03:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,761
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

"Exclusive Bianchi Superset" Tange "Ultimate...

"Exclusive Bianchi Superset" Tange "Ultimate Ultralight Prestige"

Cut? Grind? “Murder”?

NOPE!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-20, 02:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,051
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

63” FIXXXED 42x18, the same I’ve ridden since...

63” FIXXXED
42x18, the same I’ve ridden since 1980
Teach those legs to spin perfect fast circles.
They’ll learn!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Lemme know how many teeth/ring you looking for? I...

Lemme know how many teeth/ring you looking for? I “know a guy” who might be able to hook you up.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-26-20, 01:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,060
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Newbie here so I cannot post pix yet but this...

Newbie here so I cannot post pix yet but this looks very similar to my (reportedly-not decal’d) Chas Roberts I bought 30yrs ago. Same fork crown, seatstay caps, and triple circle cutouts in lugs....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-20, 01:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,124
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Dave, don’t you mean theTT bike is fillet brazed?...

Dave, don’t you mean theTT bike is fillet brazed? That’s how the random funky angles can be fused when one-design lugs would be cost and time prohibitive.

Hey, I remember riding the Lakes Route...
Forum: Introductions
11-25-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

[QUOTE=davidgilmore;21635248]Hi Folks, it's been...

[QUOTE=davidgilmore;21635248]Hi Folks, it's been 20+ years since I've been on a bicycle forum, so long I couldn't reactivate my account so it was easier to register new. My reason for getting back on...
Forum: Introductions
11-25-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

CIAO from Chitcago suburbs. Please help Bikaholics Anonymous

My name is Cyril and I have a confession. I cannot find the strength to rid myself of any of my bikes that I know I should.

May we now please observe a moment of silence?...................
...
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