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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,963
Posted By evchon

Just picked this up and am excited to get another...

Just picked this up and am excited to get another vintage Trek up-and-running. I had a 560EX Pro that I eventually gave to my brother-in-law that I miss terribly.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-05-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,923
Posted By evchon

Thanks, everyone! Still on the fence on keeping...

Thanks, everyone! Still on the fence on keeping it because, I mean, it's a very fun bike to ride. But as I haven't travelled in forever it's been a few years since I've actually ridden it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-29-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,923
Posted By evchon

Eddy Merckx Strada

Hi everyone,

Curious about my Merckx Strada. It's in good shape but, unfortunately, at the in-laws in another state (Ohio) so no additional pictures until I can travel again (live in California)....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By evchon

They're all on Youtube and on Vimeo so you can...

They're all on Youtube and on Vimeo so you can easily pop out there and watch in full-screen for sure. Graphics are pretty solid - we ride at work (well, when we went into the office) on 4k TVs. The...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By evchon

Cadence sensors will have the avatar in-game...

Cadence sensors will have the avatar in-game emulate the speed of the actual rider's legs - if they coast then the avatar stops spinning. Zwift tends to "brake" a little when no power is applied -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,171,267
Posted By evchon

Wow, that's pretty close to me. Too bad I've sunk...

Wow, that's pretty close to me. Too bad I've sunk some money into a project Schwinn Super Sport GL for a friend (will have that money back once he pays for the work/parts).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-18, 01:59 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,769
Posted By evchon

Hey, thanks! That bike now lives at the in-laws...

Hey, thanks! That bike now lives at the in-laws so I have something nice to ride when I visit :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,864
Posted By evchon

I bought my Merckx on a Steel is Real vintage...

I bought my Merckx on a Steel is Real vintage bike Facebook group (shipped all the way from Belgium). I bought my Trek and my Miyata via Craigslist as well. I met up with both people and asked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-18, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,418
Posted By evchon

I've abused my Ultegra group set so much and yet...

I've abused my Ultegra group set so much and yet it keeps on tickin' for me. Perhaps this is just a one-off? But, as others have said, I bet you can find a replacement part for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 05:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,135
Posted By evchon

Super bummer, man. I've only been there once but...

Super bummer, man. I've only been there once but it was an experience!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,885
Posted By evchon

ORNOT is made entirely in the U.S. (so they say)....

ORNOT is made entirely in the U.S. (so they say). I have a few of their kits and they are quality. They make my favorite socks too (supportive, just the right amount of stretch, lasts a long time).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 29,131
Posted By evchon

I posted this in another thread but I do love my...

I posted this in another thread but I do love my Merckx's paint scheme:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,164
Posted By evchon

Nice ride! Nice picture! And nice bike!

Nice ride! Nice picture! And nice bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-18, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,885
Posted By evchon

Well, they're not meant to be walked around in...

Well, they're not meant to be walked around in too much so, yeah, they'll feel a bit awkward at first. I was a "no bibs" guy for awhile too but I swear by them now. I'm not svelte enough to not have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-18, 12:15 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 21,809
Posted By evchon

When I see someone riding a bike, I think it's...

When I see someone riding a bike, I think it's awesome. I don't care what kind of bike it is: hybrid, gravel, road, mountain, bmx, or unicycle. That's one less (potential) car on the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 20,354
Posted By evchon

I'm, by no means, anywhere near people's...

I'm, by no means, anywhere near people's experience here, but I've owned a few classic bikes (Motobecane, Trek, Miyata, Merckx) and a few modern ones (Hybrid, Alu, and Crabon) and, honestly, I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,171,267
Posted By evchon

There's always this one:...

There's always this one: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/d/1987-trek-560-ex-pro-series/6631967530.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

Hah! And, yeah, the 4-arm's not great but 5-arm...

Hah! And, yeah, the 4-arm's not great but 5-arm Athena would've cost me, well, an arm and a leg ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

It's done and took her for a quick spin at lunch...

It's done and took her for a quick spin at lunch today!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1099/bottecchia_80086054490342ed760d64d1ef2582b966c61864.jpg



Any time! You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

Thanks! It's a Velo-Orange one. I'll...

Thanks!



It's a Velo-Orange one. I'll get another for the seat-tube eventually but I just wanted to see how it'd look on the frame.
Forum: Introductions
07-04-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By evchon

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

Thanks! I'm not a fan of the 4-arm crank either...

Thanks! I'm not a fan of the 4-arm crank either but a 5-arm Athena (in silver alloy) is waaaay too expensive for what it is. I've got a custom steel-frame and I hunted around for a 5-arm Chorus crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

Yes, I know the saddle's at a wonky angle - I...

Yes, I know the saddle's at a wonky angle - I just slapped it on super quick for the photo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By evchon

New Project: Bottecchia Retro-Mod

Not sure how everyone here feels about retro-mods (as I am a newbie) but I picked up this Bottecchia frame locally on the cheap (tange fork, so not original) which was powder coated already. Bummer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By evchon

lol

lol
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By evchon

No, it's a Brooks Cambium. I *do* have the O.G....

No, it's a Brooks Cambium. I *do* have the O.G. Miyata saddle as well. Just didn't really fit my butt :)
Forum: Southern California
07-03-18, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By evchon

It'd be nice to have another path from Long Beach...

It'd be nice to have another path from Long Beach to L.A. for sure.
Forum: Southern California
07-03-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By evchon

I'm no Lakers fan, but this is very cool. Someone...

I'm no Lakers fan, but this is very cool. Someone with THAT much celebrity cachet could do a lot for cycling in LA, IMO.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-03-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,987
Posted By evchon

It should be okay for a week. I try and calibrate...

It should be okay for a week. I try and calibrate before every ride (and oftentimes I've ended up on a different trainer anyway) just to make sure it's way off due to testing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,393
Posted By evchon

There are ways to get around those, though....

There are ways to get around those, though. Wheels Mfg. makes adapters so you can fit almost any crank on any bottom bracket standard. I had to do that so I could get my Ultegra cranks onto Cervelo's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-03-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By evchon

Hahah, truth. This weekend is going to hit above...

Hahah, truth. This weekend is going to hit above 100š by the beach, so we'll get a bit of it (before August which often sees high 90s-100s every once in awhile). I might just stay inside then!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-02-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By evchon

Thanks! Some good shops here (one specializing in...

Thanks! Some good shops here (one specializing in vintage and classic bikes), so I think the market is healthy. We'll see! I'm in no rush as I still enjoy riding it :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-01-18, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,987
Posted By evchon

You'll need to calibrate it using the Kurt...

You'll need to calibrate it using the Kurt Kinetic app on your phone. Once it's calibrated, turn off the app or else Zwift won't be able to connect to the trainer.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-01-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,987
Posted By evchon

Magnus and Snap are excellent for wheel-on...

Magnus and Snap are excellent for wheel-on trainers. Bang-for-the-buck, however, I'd say the Tacx Vortex Smart is a great smart trainer which you can get for around $430 or less. Not as robust/sturdy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,963
Posted By evchon

1987 Trek 560 EX. ...

1987 Trek 560 EX.

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-01-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By evchon

Trek 560 EX

Managed to delete all my text!

1987 Trek 560 EX. Mix of 600/105 (105 shifters + brake levers). Sunrace 6-speed freehub. 600EX hubs on Matrix rims. New brake pads and cables.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-18, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,769
Posted By evchon

Merckx Strada

My remaining completed C&V bike (currently doing a Bottecchia as a retro-mod). Just had the frame, so put on a nice Dura-Ace 7400 8-speed groupset, but with 7403 brakes (for the sheer stopping...
Forum: Introductions
06-29-18, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By evchon

Bikes bikes bikes!

Hey everyone!

Long time lurker (mostly in the C&V area) and finally decided to start posting some. I have a love of classic and vintage bikes (and own a few m'self). I actually work in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,160
Posted By evchon

I will echo the comfort of the Cambium saddles...

I will echo the comfort of the Cambium saddles (I've got a C17 but carved). My only issue is that I primarily used it as a commuter saddle (~8 miles each way) and did not realize how much it would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-29-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By evchon

Awesome. Thank you!

Awesome. Thank you!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By evchon

1984 Miyata 1000

Pretty solid shape. Brand new wheels built by a local bike shop (The Bicycle Stand here in Long Beach, who specializes in vintage bikes) with Sunshine Gyromaster Hubs laced to SunRim CR18s. Has O.G....
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