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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,667
Posted By motochick

I was browsing FB marketplace and saw an ad for a...

I was browsing FB marketplace and saw an ad for a lady giving away and "old, needs lots of work" 10 speed with terrible pictures, so I said I would take it. My thought was to fix it up and give it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,783
Posted By motochick

Right now, this is my #1 bike....everything else...

Right now, this is my #1 bike....everything else is basically useless


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,660
Posted By motochick

I have used many different types of pedals over...

I have used many different types of pedals over the last 40 years but they all have the same negative effect, pedaling with the balls of your feet over the axle. If you pedal with your arch over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,660
Posted By motochick

Did you actually read the website? They are long...

Did you actually read the website? They are long for a reason. There’s a ton of information on how to position your foot to pedal correctly to not only alleviate pain but make it easier on your body...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,660
Posted By motochick

Do you know there is another way to pedal? Have...

Do you know there is another way to pedal? Have you researched or tried https://pedalinginnovations.com? This is by far the most important bicycling related changeI have made in my lifetime. I wish I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,728
Posted By motochick

I called several places enquiring if they had...

I called several places enquiring if they had ever done bikes with lugs as I wanted to retain the detail, only one wanted the job. I am very happy with it and will use them again if the need ever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 852
Posted By motochick

They are A23's. My husband built them up years...

They are A23's. My husband built them up years ago with his Campy hubs from his original Medici build. Someday all of the family's Medicis will be together again, forever. They will be ours, just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 852
Posted By motochick

My new "free to a good home" frame build

Several months ago my husband found a guy that was giving away a 1980 Medici Gran Tourismo frame/fork and a few other small components, the catch was the frame was stripped of all paint. The guy...
Forum: For Sale
12-13-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

These wheels are still available.

These wheels are still available.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-08-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,184
Posted By motochick

I had a great transaction with RB1-luvr as the...

I had a great transaction with RB1-luvr as the buyer last week, payment went perfect and communication was excellent. Would love to do business with him again.

Brenda
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,724
Posted By motochick

I like the different steels approach: 1....

I like the different steels approach:

1. Colombus
2. Reynolds
3. Tange
4. Tru Temper
5. Dedaccai
6. Ishiwata
7. Super Vitus
8. Oria
Forum: For Sale
11-30-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

let me check, I was just informed I’m not allowed...

let me check, I was just informed I’m not allowed to sell the Campy wheel set, the one I was going to take the pictures of. But I will see if that cassette fits on the Mavic wheels.
Forum: For Sale
11-30-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

I have a Campy 8sp cassette on a set of Campy...

I have a Campy 8sp cassette on a set of Campy wheels, like new. I just haven't listed them yet. Lemme take some pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,357
Posted By motochick

They are 32mm GK's, I guess your hammer isn't big...

They are 32mm GK's, I guess your hammer isn't big enough! LOL. There is a ton of room on this frame in the rear, must be because it is a 62cm.

Brenda
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-29-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,190
Posted By motochick

SOLD, thank you RB1-luvr

SOLD, thank you RB1-luvr
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,357
Posted By motochick

My husband took us to Colorado this year for a...

My husband took us to Colorado this year for a cycling vacation and while turning off the hwy to get to our airbnb, I spotted this '87 Ironman sitting outside at a pawn shop. It looked to be Adam's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,834
Posted By motochick

At the moment, my husband has more bikes than I...

At the moment, my husband has more bikes than I do, mostly because I keep finding deals that cannot be passed up. The deal is, we buy it, we must ride it. Just today he got to ride the newest find,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,834
Posted By motochick

Mine collections goes like this: Bikes in...

Mine collections goes like this:

Bikes in the dining room

Bikes in the living room

Bikes in the guest room

Bikes in the office
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-28-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,190
Posted By motochick

Ya, I saw your PM earlier and went to reply and...

Ya, I saw your PM earlier and went to reply and the server was down. It’s yours
Forum: For Sale
11-27-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

$30 give or take a few bucks, I haven't got all...

$30 give or take a few bucks, I haven't got all the packing material in it so the weight was just a guess.
Forum: For Sale
11-27-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

Actually, shipping thru bike flights isn't nearly...

Actually, shipping thru bike flights isn't nearly as bad as the regular shippers. Gimme a zip code and I'll see how bad it is. I think it was $40 to the east coast earlier this year for a set of...
Forum: For Sale
11-27-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

Ya, I get out to Williams during the week when...

Ya, I get out to Williams during the week when the weather is good once in a while. We like to drive our classic car there to eat pizza and ice cream! A trip out that way should be coming up soon.
Forum: For Sale
11-27-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

Clarkdale, near Sedona area, but I travel a lot...

Clarkdale, near Sedona area, but I travel a lot to Prescott, Flagstaff, Phx. Meeting up is no problem.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-27-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,190
Posted By motochick

Yes it is, thanks for pointing that out! I'll...

Yes it is, thanks for pointing that out! I'll edit the details
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
11-26-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 550
Posted By motochick

DaVinci Tandem Crank set 172.5

DaVinci tandem crankset in 172.5mm with a 130BCD spider. The spider is removable and you can get different bolt patterns from DaVinci. The timing ring is 32T. We use these cranks on many of our bikes...
Forum: For Sale
11-26-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By motochick

Mavic Cosmic Equipe Campy Wheelset 700c

For sale is a front and rear Mavic Cosmic Equipe Aluminum clincher wheelset with a Campagnolo 9sp rear cassette, 30mm aero profile. These have the desirable FTS hubs.

The front is 830g with 18...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,190
Posted By motochick

Shimano 105 7sp set, basically NOS 1055 series

SOLD Up for grabs today is Shimano 105 7sp group set (series 1055) that came from a 1991 Schwinn that was never ridden. There are some minor scratches on some pieces from being moved around over the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-23-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,784
Posted By motochick

A bike guy riding a snowboard? You need to be on...

A bike guy riding a snowboard? You need to be on a ski bike, most fun you can have on the mountain!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 519
Posted By motochick

That is a great looking bike! I have a Brain...

That is a great looking bike! I have a Brain Torelli cyclocross bike and I love the way it rides, I wish my was orange like yours!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,402
Posted By motochick

I was on my way to pick up a Paramount for a...

I was on my way to pick up a Paramount for a song, seller ended up reneging on the deal, I offered more money, no replies. I consoled myself by buying my husband a PXN-10, a NOS Paramount and a super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,055
Posted By motochick

I used the Tektro 559's. I have these on all of...

I used the Tektro 559's. I have these on all of my conversions and they work great. They would look good on this!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,055
Posted By motochick

I have an 88 400T I converted to 650b x 38 and...

I have an 88 400T I converted to 650b x 38 and the ride is every bit as good as my other high end vintage bikes. Your friend will like it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,660
Posted By motochick

This is a true statement! My answer as a...

This is a true statement!

My answer as a lady stoker is riding the tandem is easier than single bikes. Our tandem weighs less per person than our single bikes do by about 4lbs as we ride old,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By motochick

No farting while riding, he can, and does, do...

No farting while riding, he can, and does, do that when we stop. LOL
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,769
Posted By motochick

What size tires and psi are you running? We run...

What size tires and psi are you running? We run 38mm at 55/60 psi and it provides a very comfortable ride smoothing out many of the bumps to the point that I got rid of my suspension post. Also a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By motochick

Thank you! The mental gymnastics is what makes it...

Thank you! The mental gymnastics is what makes it so much fun. There are so many ways to get to the right gear that it's never the same thing over and over. I never knew how handy an internal geared...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By motochick

The third is a drag brake operated by the bar end...

The third is a drag brake operated by the bar end shifter, kind of a set it and forget thing. Just don't forget about it too long! LOL
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By motochick

Originally these came with Sachs ergo...

Originally these came with Sachs ergo shifter/brifters that controlled the rear cassette (7sp) and the rear internal hub (3sp). My husband likes me to control the shifting so he can concentrate on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By motochick

Bike Friday Two'sDay Tandem

When some friends gave us this Bike Friday I tried doing some research on them both here and the Tandem forum and there just wasn't a whole lot of info about them. So here is some info for those...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,478
Posted By motochick

Our funny little clown bike

Some friends were liquidating their road bike collection and this was one of them, a 1997 Bike Friday Two'sDay Tandem. We had just finished building up our new-to-us CoMotion and had only been riding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,937
Posted By motochick

I didn't read thru every single post but I have...

I didn't read thru every single post but I have two sets of bullhorns from a CoMotion if want them. $10ea
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,864
Posted By motochick

From newest to oldest... ...

From newest to oldest...

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1997 Steelman Stage Race, 650b conversion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 309,702
Posted By motochick

Got this from a friend for cheap and built it up...

Got this from a friend for cheap and built it up to ride the mountains where I live. I love the way it rides
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,802
Posted By motochick

That is CRAZY! The bike lights have improved...

That is CRAZY! The bike lights have improved soooo much over the years, not being able to see a pack at night isn't much of a concern. We mostly ride on the shoulder of 89A between Cottonwood and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,802
Posted By motochick

Foundation Training IS very intriguing, check it...

Foundation Training IS very intriguing, check it out. If you try the Anatomica know that the black ones are the stiffest and can take quite a bit of time to break them in. The brown ones I can ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,802
Posted By motochick

LOL! I hate beer! I can't even stand the smell of...

LOL! I hate beer! I can't even stand the smell of it! But a nice bourbon is right up my alley.



My husband just got some nice sewups in 30mm, I gotta say, I am super jealous. I LOVED the way my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,802
Posted By motochick

What I wish I knew 30 yrs ago!

Hello everyone, I am new to this sub but not new to cycling. I have been on a bike since I was 3 and spent my childhood riding a bike just about everyday, crying when it rained and I couldn't! My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,273
Posted By motochick

Foundation Training! This program has improved my...

Foundation Training! This program has improved my quality of life beyond what I could have ever thought was possible. NOT affiliated with them in any way
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 987
Posted By motochick

Between my husband and I, we have bought 12 C&V...

Between my husband and I, we have bought 12 C&V bikes since last November, what I would say most are on the higher end, for an average of $143.75. This doesn't include the 2 higher end tandems which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,119
Posted By motochick

Here is the newest conversion to my riding...

Here is the newest conversion to my riding collection. The whole story behind the bike is here:...
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