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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,062
Posted By NJgreyhead

I'm sorry the Clif Shots have gone away. The...

I'm sorry the Clif Shots have gone away. The Double Expresso variety, with 100mg caffeine, are great for bike-overnites, when I don't want to pack any equipment for making coffee. I down the contents...
Forum: Touring
09-26-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4,794
Views: 2,571,960
Posted By NJgreyhead

Bought my rig in 2010, but haven't toured as...

Bought my rig in 2010, but haven't toured as hoped. Have done several bike overnites, including recently to NJ's Bass River State Forest some 47 miles away from home.
Kept it simple, choosing not to...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
09-18-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By NJgreyhead

Ride pic

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SJW club member in club jersey at the water-only stop.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Bianchi Sport SX with Shimano 600 in the right...

Bianchi Sport SX with Shimano 600 in the right color and nice shape in Old Bridge NJ, $325....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 802
Posted By NJgreyhead

Maybe it was 'trickle-down' technology?

Maybe it was 'trickle-down' technology?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 802
Posted By NJgreyhead

I have a 1974 Super Course Mk II with clincher...

I have a 1974 Super Course Mk II with clincher Nisi rims, which I believe to be original to the bike. Rides nice.
HTH.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

Pics - NJ Randonneurs Juneteenth Populaire

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Nigel, RUSA Membership Chair, and this event's organizer
...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
06-16-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By NJgreyhead

Jersey Devil Metric Century Sat Sep 16 2023 Salem County NJ

The South Jersey Wheelmen club's annual open-to-the-public ride this year is a Metric century again, with 63- or 32-mile options, with around 1500’ of elevation for the 63-miler.
Also again this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,153
Posted By NJgreyhead

I liked the Take-A-Look eyeglass mirror. But I...

I liked the Take-A-Look eyeglass mirror. But I found the HubBub helmet-mount mirror to be the best. And founder / owner Diane Jenks is good (bike) people.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-11-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

Hang in, clasher .

Hang in, clasher .
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-24-23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

Rode another 200k with my buddy Rick who created...

Rode another 200k with my buddy Rick who created the route recently. He split off after 100+ miles to complete his new 300k route, allowing me to be the first to finish his 200. Generous of him, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 563
Posted By NJgreyhead

Another option is “enhanced platform.” You can...

Another option is “enhanced platform.” You can get a pair of mountain bike toe clips ( no straps ) and attach them to your platform pedals.
They help situate your foot on the pedal and assist if you...
Forum: Recall Announcements
05-01-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 33,927
Posted By NJgreyhead

A tad late to the "party," but I just saw this...

A tad late to the "party," but I just saw this and checked in my shed. The 1996 GT Outpost grocery-getter, bought off CL in 2009, has the FC-M290 crank.
I just called Shimano, but it is too early in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-01-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

When a riding buddy was looking for a little...

When a riding buddy was looking for a little support to keep alive his R-12, things just fell into place to attempt my first 200k in over a year, this one the Oyster Creek permanent. Starting out as...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-08-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,330
Posted By NJgreyhead

My longest perm design nowadays? It would be one...

My longest perm design nowadays? It would be one I could handle riding, of course. The legs aren't what they used to be, and they previously maxed out at only 200k. I don't think I would enjoy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-27-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

Update: Despite the windy, wet and raw day, 33...

Update: Despite the windy, wet and raw day, 33 riders finished (out of 34 who started, with 20 DNS's). Kudos. Thankfully, the threatened thunderstorms never materialized....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-22-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,531
Posted By NJgreyhead

Batsto 200k brevet

NJ Randonneurs’ Batsto 200k brevet is set for this Saturday March 25 at 8am.
Unfortunately it looks like the weather gods will not be smiling down upon us.*
It is a rain-or-shine event, of course....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,880
Posted By NJgreyhead

I hope Zap lands on his feet. A good dude, he has...

I hope Zap lands on his feet. A good dude, he has a genuine passion for bikes and bike-riding, and is not too cool to let it show.
His interview by Diane Jenks on The Outspoken Cyclist podcast is a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Rides and Events
03-10-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By NJgreyhead

Next Philly Bike Expo is March 2024

I just got an email that the Phl Bike Expo is happy to announce they are going to March dates starting in 2024 (St Patrick's Day weekend) in the same location, PA Convention Center. Said they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Nice looking Columbus Tenax, indexed Schwinn...

Nice looking Columbus Tenax, indexed Schwinn Voyageur for $250.
...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-17-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By NJgreyhead

Pic -bike among graffiti

Here's a pic from the Philadelphia Inquirer last week:


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Forum: Touring
12-22-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,767
Posted By NJgreyhead

I like my (Presta) Accu-Gage. Well made, no...

I like my (Presta) Accu-Gage. Well made, no batteries, easy to read, with a simple reliable button to bleed off air to get down to desired pressure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Super Course 12, Reynolds 531, 55cm, bar-end...

Super Course 12, Reynolds 531, 55cm, bar-end shifters, nice shape, nice price, $125.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Nice Raleigh Competition 61cm for a nice price,...

Nice Raleigh Competition 61cm for a nice price, $225.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 05:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By NJgreyhead

Cambridge MD

Cambridge area has lots of Harriet Tubman history, including the country store (Buckman?) where she was dinged by a thrown scale weight as a child. Worth a visit.

Nearby Blackwater Refuge is cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 220,498
Posted By NJgreyhead

In Davis is the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, moved...

In Davis is the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, moved there after many years in Somerville NJ, which was the venue for a long-time big-time annual bike race thru the town.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21,310
Views: 2,850,706
Posted By NJgreyhead

Cranberry harvest time in the Pines, Burlington...

Cranberry harvest time in the Pines, Burlington County NJ.


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...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Rides and Events
09-28-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By NJgreyhead

Philly Bike Expo 2022, Oct 29 & 30

Looking forward to it.
Hope to post some pics again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Raleigh Carlton SC

Raleigh Super Course frame and fork, Reynolds 531 sticker, $100.

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/trenton-vintage-1977-raleigh-super/7510304875.html

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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-19-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,260
Posted By NJgreyhead

Juneteenth 2022 populaire

Today was the NJ Randonneurs 117km Juneteenth populaire, hosted by Nigel (who had finished a pre-ride of a 400km route 4 hours before this 6 a.m. start).

The riders had to contend with a bit of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-08-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,260
Posted By NJgreyhead

Did a pre-ride of the upcoming Juneteenth...

Did a pre-ride of the upcoming Juneteenth Underground Railroad populaire, put on by NJ Randonneurs.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By NJgreyhead

Did a 40-miler with some climbing. The route...

Did a 40-miler with some climbing. The route track reminds me of Bart Simpson.
More pics etc here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/91135133
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By NJgreyhead

More hills, in the Sourland area near Hopewell,...

More hills, in the Sourland area near Hopewell, NJ on a perfect Spring day.
Map, elevation profile, more pics and write-up here:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/90526766
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-22, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By NJgreyhead

Tackled some hills for a change. Elevation...

Tackled some hills for a change.
Elevation profile, pics and stats here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/89796859

...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-08-22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,260
Posted By NJgreyhead

Pre-ride write-up

BTW, I posted a detailed write-up of my pre-ride here:
https://NJgreyheadBikes.blogspot.com

-NJg, #12705
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-06-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,260
Posted By NJgreyhead

Glad you had a good ride, GhostRider62. The...

Glad you had a good ride, GhostRider62.

The Batsto 200 had 64 registered, but only 55 showed up to start. Seemed like a lot of DNSs, considering it was a good weather day.

There were 3 DNFs;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Nice Eddy Merckx bike, for which they are asking a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Trek 300 Elance 1986

I didn't know the 300 series had Elance variants, in this case triple-butted Ishiwata (seller calls it "aluminum") tubing and a Sella Italia saddle.
I like this lightly-used one at $225.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Mercier for $25?

Just posted:
Man's English Racer
My roommate graduated and left this. For a taller guy. The tires look older and may need air in and maybe some oiling. Overall nice condition.
I would prefer to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-15-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,781
Posted By NJgreyhead

Beer sh**s have never worked out well for me. Go...

Beer sh**s have never worked out well for me. Go figure.

What does work is a glass of Metamucil in water a coupla hours after my high-carb meal the evening before, followed up with an 8oz bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 21,310
Views: 2,850,706
Posted By NJgreyhead

The '88 Trek 400 at Fox's Mill, Daretown Lake,...

The '88 Trek 400 at Fox's Mill, Daretown Lake, Salem County NJ.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7,068
Views: 808,475
Posted By NJgreyhead

Refurbished a Ross Carrera to list, proceeds to...

Refurbished a Ross Carrera to list, proceeds to the bike-share supplies fund.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21,310
Views: 2,850,706
Posted By NJgreyhead

Road-tested another bike (Ross Carrera) I...

Road-tested another bike (Ross Carrera) I refurbished to benefit the bike-share program. Satisfied with result. Rewarded myself with a cheesesteak slice.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 03:32 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

This guy wants all the money, $600, without even...

This guy wants all the money, $600, without even doing any clean-up, but it is an original-looking International.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 7,054
Posted By NJgreyhead

A squirt in the face from my water bottle stopped...

A squirt in the face from my water bottle stopped a nasty cur that was coming after me a couple weeks ago. It was the second time that technique has worked for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 860
Posted By NJgreyhead

First ride on a newly-approved route. Windy day. ...

First ride on a newly-approved route. Windy day.
Detailed write-up here: https://NJgreyheadBikes.blogspot.com
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By NJgreyhead

Road-tested another possible RUSA route...

Road-tested another possible RUSA route yesterday.
Detailed write-up, route profile and more pics here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/85416831

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21,310
Views: 2,850,706
Posted By NJgreyhead

Road-tested a '77 Fuji S10-S that a buddy...

Road-tested a '77 Fuji S10-S that a buddy donated. I repaired it and will sell it, proceeds to benefit the bike share. Good to go up on Craigslist.

Went for a slice, then to make a deposit for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

A bargaining point! Get that sucker down to $3975!

A bargaining point! Get that sucker down to $3975!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 81,177
Views: 13,388,337
Posted By NJgreyhead

Ciocc Designer 84 for (gulp) $4000 but looks...

Ciocc Designer 84 for (gulp) $4000 but looks cherry.

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/dayton-ciocc-designer-84/7449763656.html

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