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12-01-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,562
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: 24
Views: 916
Posted By Gary12000

Your enthusiasm is infectious...well done

Your enthusiasm is infectious...well done
11-14-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,464
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: 173
Views: 7,064
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: 173
Views: 7,064
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: 173
Views: 7,064
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: 173
Views: 7,064
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: 8,982
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: 173
Views: 7,064
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: 23
Views: 2,520
Posted By Gary12000

This is an excellent deal.

This is an excellent deal.
09-19-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
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
Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Posted By Gary12000

questions

I will measure the dropout this evening.

PM me with any further questions...

Gary
08-24-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 921
Posted By Gary12000

Bergmeister

No More Toys!!!! says Burgermeister Meisterburger...
07-27-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 881
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: 744
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: 526
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: 881
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: 5,164
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: 1,487
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...
05-27-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By Gary12000

PM incoming i would like it please..

PM incoming i would like it please..
05-26-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,103
Views: 291,604
Posted By Gary12000

Not only Tommasini, It matches your bike......

Not only Tommasini, It matches your bike... nicely...
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By Gary12000

what kind of ding dong would do that, I'm...

what kind of ding dong would do that, I'm certainly not at Liberty to say.
05-18-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Posted By Gary12000

Tommasini Super Prestige

Price Drop for the bike as stated below to $1,000.
Price Drop for the frame and fork only to $675 which includes the headseat.
Tommasini Super Prestige So to make room for the frames and bikes i...
05-11-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,103
Views: 291,604
Posted By Gary12000

Super Prestige see below.

Super Prestige see below.
05-11-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

wait your telling me there a fifth book in the...

wait your telling me there a fifth book in the trilogy?
Book Quote----
I tell you what" when i meet myself and someday i will, i'll hit myself so hard i wont know what's hit me"..
05-10-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

Andy, this is pretty random, as i talked with...

Andy,
this is pretty random, as i talked with a Co-worker a week before the ride and he mentioned he was a fan of HHGG... so i asked him, do you mean the movie? or the BBC series?, or the radio...
05-09-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

Same same, as my wife did the classic with me we...

Same same, as my wife did the classic with me we got two also... not bad for a $150 extra registration lol
05-09-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

The poster and medal and coffee being aged lol i...

The poster and medal and coffee being aged lol i had to smirk a little when i got home and finally studied the swag.. in fact i'm drinking a cup a Joe from that packet as i write its quite tasty...
05-09-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

All, being a European myself, English, and...

All,
being a European myself, English, and having now lived in the States 30 years, in my opinion there is quite a cultural difference between Americans and we English, and also other Europeans, its...
05-06-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

Merz....Your points are well made, i for one...

Merz....Your points are well made, i for one think that without Eroica i would never have made it over to the West Coast to enjoy the cycling, i have yet to invest in a gravel experience, my wife...
05-06-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

I did look at your post in detail, impressive...

I did look at your post in detail, impressive that the owner was pulling that hard with that gear.
05-05-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Part 6 the swag... ...

Part 6 the swag...

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coffee to remember and now what to do with this swag,,, maybe a...
05-05-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Part 5 sadly its over ... ...

Part 5 sadly its over ...

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Napenthe Restaurant has a great View and good food .....
05-05-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Part 4 The Sunday Ride. ...

Part 4 The Sunday Ride.

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We got there and it wasn't bad we left early to avoid...
05-05-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Part Three - activities sunset ride Friday night...

Part Three - activities sunset ride Friday night and the Saturday events..

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Main...
05-05-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Part Two.. We made it the first night in Cambria....

Part Two.. We made it the first night in Cambria.

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That Coastline......
05-05-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

So although i have posted a little bit on another...

So although i have posted a little bit on another thread, here is our Eroica California Journey from Louisiana and some steps along the way.:-

Part One.. The journey In.
4:00 am New Orleans...
05-05-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

That would be a shame, as it would seem to a...

That would be a shame, as it would seem to a first timer like myself all the ingredients are there, its a bit east coast specific, we came from Louisiana and that was quite an expense, so one on each...
05-05-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

I have that same color International, but in a...

I have that same color International, but in a smaller frame around 57 cm, mine came built and rides fantastic..
05-05-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,120
Posted By Gary12000

OK, so as a New attendee, i can only speak...

OK,

so as a New attendee, i can only speak to the Eroica CA event, so here's some observations..
1. Great location with good hotels and food, and great coffee....
2. Great riding location, at...
04-30-22, 10:44 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

I’ve been here since Wednesday, in spite of the...

I’ve been here since Wednesday, in spite of the challenges of the event having to re-launch after being cancelled in previous Covid years, it’s been fantastic, the scenery is amazing, the people are...
Replies: 20
Views: 884
Posted By Gary12000

That’s a nice bike, however not having original...

That’s a nice bike, however not having original ekipment hurts the value to someone that cars about originality, local versus shipping is usually less, $5-600 local.. more shipped to a CV member,...
04-13-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,242
Posted By Gary12000

I have a lower end AD its a PUCH.. in Black from...

I have a lower end AD its a PUCH.. in Black from what i recall the colors were very model specific, obviously the frame build components are a clue to quality, and from what i have read they had...
04-08-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,175
Posted By Gary12000

Hifi

Pioneer silver face!! sx-whatever, but i traded my sx-1280 for some American muscle namely Mcintosh the famous scottish sound system lol
03-28-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By Gary12000

Interesting facts

Mark… thanks for the info, it all matters to us vintage nerds… and it creates a record of your experience on here for posterior- erity as I get into the details I will try to discover more…
03-28-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By Gary12000

Davidson New to me

I thought i would reach out to the Hive and show my recent acquisition, it would seem the previous owner a long standing cyclist had the bike for 15 or so years maybe longer,
It so new to me i...
03-24-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

counter programming ?

Is there an organized Saturday night event by the L'eroica peeps and this is an alternative to that? open invite? or inner circle only? looking to meet and greet with some folks..

Gary
03-10-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

Isn't this like a fancy dress party, some take it...

Isn't this like a fancy dress party, some take it very seriously others put in a token effort, but as long as we all have a good time.. both are ok surely...

i propose to be more historic we eat...
03-08-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Gary12000

That looks like a Competition GS frame.. if so...

That looks like a Competition GS frame.. if so these are great riding frames IMO.. ive got two already one in Black and one in Silver like this..
02-25-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 41,995
Posted By Gary12000

27 inch tires

yes new bloke to CV bicycles, but i'm just into old stuff - vinyl, guitars, cars, however the bicycle hoibby just fits me so well as i ride for fitness anyway, it enables me to itch my retro need and...
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