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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

My last thread update was 2/7/24 - given that...

My last thread update was 2/7/24 - given that its 4/2 today , thats almost 2 months , although Feb. is a short month, but i'm at 241 at my lowest daily weigh-in but bounced up a couple of pounds...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,377
Posted By DMC707

its their land too

its their land too
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By DMC707

] im loving my Levo (Specialized big travel...

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im loving my Levo (Specialized big travel e bike) but would really entertain their Collosus n8e if I were in the market for another. Compared to Specialized or Santa Cruz, it’s a deal at full...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,299
Posted By DMC707

Agreed -- life's too short to quibble over a few...

Agreed -- life's too short to quibble over a few bucks - IF - its a bike you can put to immediate use and get a lot of smiles and miles out of
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By DMC707

make chili and play foosball

make chili and play foosball
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By DMC707

Jjhabbs shout out - great YouTube video

jjhabbs —- awesome video taking in those 6 new bikes I saw on YouTube today - Keep up the great content!
Forum: Commuting
02-08-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,110
Posted By DMC707

Got me thinking about getting my 2 hounds out for...

Got me thinking about getting my 2 hounds out for a ride at least

Now to find a deal on a trailer on marketplace!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-07-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

LOL -- just too big at the waist-- i gotta pay...

LOL -- just too big at the waist-- i gotta pay attention to the clothes i wear more. Have lots of pants that are too big now too and all the material just bunches up , then when you throw a shirt...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-07-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

I started this thread on 2/10/23 referencing the...

I started this thread on 2/10/23 referencing the program I began on 2/6

2/5/24 was my one year anniversary at the clinic I go to. I’m down 75 lbs even. I had been weighing in even lighter...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 812
Posted By DMC707

Very nice

Very nice
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-19-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,853
Posted By DMC707

yes - as the owner of many fine vintage bikes,...

yes - as the owner of many fine vintage bikes, but not Colnagos, Masis or DeRosa’s —- these price suggestions bum me out . But probably realistic nowadays
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-16-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By DMC707

Nice bike. Probably worth maybe 1k to a...

Nice bike. Probably worth maybe 1k to a dedicated Yeti fanboy

to anybody else, - maybe 500$. Worth more parted out most likely but a collector may want it with all the D-A bits too
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,418
Posted By DMC707

congratulations — it sounds like you found the...

congratulations — it sounds like you found the right fool. Probably had one in college and now wants to relive old times now that he’s doing well

otherwise, not worth $200 as is
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,499
Posted By DMC707

I beg to differ as I live in a college town and...

I beg to differ as I live in a college town and our group rides are filled with the type of disillusioned nerds who would think this bike is kick-but

anyway —. To the original question - $90 is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Posted By DMC707

geez dude entry level mtb frame from 1989 or...

geez dude

entry level mtb frame from 1989 or so that has been downgraded further with a replacement crankset

reminds me of the scene from the Big Lebowski. (Paraphrasing somewhat, it’s been a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

Really depends on your body composition and how...

Really depends on your body composition and how much weight you have to lose. If a person is over 60-70lbs overweight or more, unless you want to take 3 years to get it off , its a guarantee that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,932
Posted By DMC707

I have two examples of “superbikes” in the...

I have two examples of “superbikes” in the garage although neither one is current (they are rim brake equipped and 10 speed), one Ti Litespeed Team with Camp. Record and a S-Works Roubaix with Dura...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,161
Posted By DMC707

wow nope - I had no clue.

wow

nope - I had no clue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,161
Posted By DMC707

Its a Waterford Sport/Tourer bicycle or "credit...

Its a Waterford Sport/Tourer bicycle or "credit card tourer" . (Braze ons for rack mounts suggest this was not intended for racing, although if youre of a mind to, you can certainly do anything...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By DMC707

$300 or so -- the Scott Drop Ins are a slice of...

$300 or so -- the Scott Drop Ins are a slice of early 90's coolness
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By DMC707

Maybe $100 to someone who really needed them ...

Maybe $100 to someone who really needed them

If they werent NOS , thats a $25 hub set , although Shimano 105 is quite nice and very smooth
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By DMC707

Nice pick !

Nice pick !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By DMC707

about Tree Fiddy

about Tree Fiddy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,035
Posted By DMC707

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/576x557/8ff9feba_36e6_475d_b408_443b05c86bc8_c47b78a59481039b6ba70f6022c6f6dccbd0c557.jpeg

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-18-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By DMC707

ditto

ditto
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

Had my weekly weigh in and received shot at the...

Had my weekly weigh in and received shot at the clinic this morning. Followed that up with a trip to another facility to have my body composition measured to make sure I am staying ahead of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-18-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By DMC707

K

roughly my opinion as well. But that wouldn’t be playing in the 1-1500 market I don’t think.

just looking at it as a brand new Ultegra equipped bike in a patriotic color scheme, we’re it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,869
Posted By DMC707

we never should have let women vote either. ...

we never should have let women vote either. Stupid fads
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-14-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,360
Posted By DMC707

The little screws on the back of the dropouts -...

The little screws on the back of the dropouts - play wth backing those out a bit and see if that gets you any more clearance, -- they look like they are in all the way in the pics (if you have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,052
Posted By DMC707

I havI have a lot of bikes but these 2 are ridden...

I havI have a lot of bikes but these 2 are ridden the moste a
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https://i.imgur.com/t94NyER.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GLPVd0g.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-13-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,360
Posted By DMC707

Yes - accident waiting to happen. You're going...

Yes - accident waiting to happen. You're going to need 80+ psi in those tires so some fresh skins would do a world of good

Amazon has some American Classic tires cheap -- or did last time i was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-12-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By DMC707

in the “good ‘old days” before gravel bikes, ...

in the “good ‘old days” before gravel bikes,

my bike club’s winter saturdays were spent going on gravel rides - on our mountain bikes. This was mid 90’s , so not Far from this Litespeed’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

:lol: :lol: :lol: - i was just describing...

:lol: :lol: :lol: - i was just describing training splits to prepare for my annual pilgrimage to watch the tree lighting ceremony
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

Myself as well. I had big aspirations when i...

Myself as well. I had big aspirations when i was a teenager and into my early 20's but life , money, support (or lack of), injuries and a sober evaluation of my talent vs. the other locals who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,596
Posted By DMC707

The price on the 4iii systems are compelling . ...

The price on the 4iii systems are compelling . I'd like to try one on my mountain bike - measuring power on an mtb is wonky because of all the coasting and slow technical work, so you'll have big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

PErsonally, i have had motocross bikes (the one...

PErsonally, i have had motocross bikes (the one in my garage as of right now is a non current Honda 450x off road bike heavily massaged for GP style tracks though ) and i have had my share of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

Motocross race -- 180 heart rate for 30...

Motocross race -- 180 heart rate for 30 minutes plus two laps x 2 while dealing with wrestling a 235 lb 55 hp machine that is trying to buck you off at any given time while surrounded by 20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,596
Posted By DMC707

Garmin pedals

Garmin pedals
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By DMC707

probably not unless you have gorilla arms and...

probably not unless you have gorilla arms and also use a dimunitive stem with the highest wackadoodle rise you can get

Jones bars are what you seek. Drop bars on a mtb frame are not a great idea...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,010
Posted By DMC707

”Hey ! Get your hands off my Degas’ !!!! “

”Hey ! Get your hands off my Degas’ !!!! “
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-06-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,545
Posted By DMC707

for Tree Fiddy?

for Tree Fiddy?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-06-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By DMC707

ID ask for 5K and be prepared to dicker a little...

ID ask for 5K and be prepared to dicker a little bit (but only if she really wants it — no means no)

the most correct answer though is probably Tree Fiddy
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-06-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,010
Posted By DMC707

It’s stupid to be a grown man and NOT have 5k...

It’s stupid to be a grown man and NOT have 5k laying around to do whatever the flip you want to do with

(saying this sarcastically- I don’t have 5k just sashaying around the house to buy things...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By DMC707

Splurges on new S-Works can be easily renamed as...

Splurges on new S-Works can be easily renamed as “investments in emotional well being”

Specialized set the hook in me a few years ago with an SWorks Tarmac too
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-05-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,360
Posted By DMC707

if it fit i might go up to $250

if it fit i might go up to $250
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-05-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,086
Posted By DMC707

Thats good. We started at roughly the same time...

Thats good. We started at roughly the same time . I am 10 months into this and the day i get my shot , i still feel poorly for the remainder of the day. Listless and lethargic.

I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

I'd like to see the proof of that when you have...

I'd like to see the proof of that when you have them mass produced in the far east for pennies . Even Colnago has outsourced carbon to the Wild Wild East. Not sure if companies like Yeti...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,953
Posted By DMC707

Exactly why i went with it on my new bike build. ...

Exactly why i went with it on my new bike build. Thats an SL4 frameset , so 2014-15ish and the D-A 7800 was replaced by 7900 in '09 , so my groupset is at least 5 years older than my frameset,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,050
Posted By DMC707

Another Moto vs Bicycle cost camparison

Was having a debate with a friend via text when he was comparing a $9000 new 250 class motocross bike to a $9000 mountain bike and asking - "what gives"

I tried explaining that the 9k mtb is a...
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