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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 22,237
Posted By Orlando

Awesome photos, beautiful velos, some really...

Awesome photos, beautiful velos, some really sweet classics. Thanks to all. I really enjoyed browsing thru these photos.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,780
Posted By Orlando

I think much of what you've been advised here has...

I think much of what you've been advised here has merit but I also think that some critical points have not received any consideration. Fist of all, your age. Older folks tend to lose the ability to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-24-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,928
Posted By Orlando

Fly 6

Big thanks to 'canklecat' for that interesting information presented. I found it quite helpful. I bought a Fly6 back in 2015 and loved it - for a few months. It setup easily and worked flawlessly. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,705
Posted By Orlando

I would also caution you about hanging too much...

I would also caution you about hanging too much importance on HR. It can vary quite a bit from day to day for the same effort depending on your level of fatigue. Secondly, these new fitness monitors...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-18, 11:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,117
Posted By Orlando

I bought a FLY6 back in the winter of 2015/16. I...

I bought a FLY6 back in the winter of 2015/16. I was very, very happy with it all that summer that followed. It worked perfectly. Motorized vehicles seemed to give me more elbow room with the bright...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,298
Posted By Orlando

It's not clear (to me) if you have ridden this...

It's not clear (to me) if you have ridden this bike and found the flex in the frame to be negative. Stiffness in a bicycle seems to be the considered 'good' in today's thinking. But in the 'old'...
Forum: Eastern Canada
02-01-18, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By Orlando

To CHRSTNSLGD - according to Ren, the TREK shops...

To CHRSTNSLGD - according to Ren, the TREK shops are not franchised, they are owner operated. Ren has complete freedom to 'wheel 'n' deal and will make you a deal worth the drive from T.O. if you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-15-18, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,297
Posted By Orlando

Looks like a very nice 80s vintage velo. My WAG...

Looks like a very nice 80s vintage velo. My WAG on the price when new is about $250. If you take it completely apart and rebuild everything with nice, fresh grease and cables you'd have a very nice...
Forum: Eastern Canada
01-15-18, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By Orlando

This is a little late to answer but I only just...

This is a little late to answer but I only just saw your post. That velo is quite literally a 'steal' for $300!!! The frame alone is worth 3X that - and it looks in fine shape. Looks like Campy...
Forum: Eastern Canada
11-07-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By Orlando

I've dealt with the guys at the TREK store for...

I've dealt with the guys at the TREK store for going on 20 years now. (It used to be 'Reynold Cycles') The owner is Ren and his main man is Doug. They have other helpers on the floor but if you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,400
Posted By Orlando

If you're not racing why would you even consider...

If you're not racing why would you even consider carbon fibre wheels? If the quality/durability is reasonable they are expensive and they will never be as safe and reliable as a good pair of alloy...
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