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02-08-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,701
Posted By gorillimo

I'm ok with FS. If trigger shifters are working...

I'm ok with FS. If trigger shifters are working well, I don't have a problem with using them. If they fail, I'll change mine to friction thumbies! Simple, can use any combo of gears and shifters. My...
02-08-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,384
Posted By gorillimo

Took a friend and her son to a criterium....

Took a friend and her son to a criterium. Wandered off, came beck to check in with her. Said she'd been talking to this nice red haired lady. She seemed to know a lot about racing. Had been talking...
02-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,270
Posted By gorillimo

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a...

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a day. Had both my knees replaced. PT is critical. Early motion makes a huge difference. There are studies that show nothing more then cycling, stationary...
02-06-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,701
Posted By gorillimo

But, I play drums, banjo and uke!

But, I play drums, banjo and uke!
01-30-24, 10:21 PM
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Views: 212
Posted By gorillimo

New area to explore!

Went out checking out trails in our new area. Moved from San Luis Obispo, Ca to Grass Valley. Gold rush area. Very different then coastal riding. The Cross Check and I had a good day out!...
01-15-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,540
Posted By gorillimo

Yes. ...

Yes.
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My Cross Check will go anywhere.The VO Tourist bars are very comfortable,...
01-15-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,384
Posted By gorillimo

Do moto rides count? I was on my Ducati in Avila...

Do moto rides count? I was on my Ducati in Avila Beach. Stopped at the base of the commercial pier. A bicycle guy came rolling thru. Wanted to talk Ducs. It was Lance Armstrong. USPS team was...
12-31-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,429
Posted By gorillimo

Not the only Sportster/pedal bike here. I don't...

Not the only Sportster/pedal bike here. I don't carry my enduro to the trails on the HD, tho!...
12-30-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5,287
Views: 830,592
Posted By gorillimo

A favorite. ...

A favorite.
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The motorbike, but a great look to the shot. Composition is always...
12-30-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By gorillimo

Moved to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Finding...

Moved to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Finding trails are much steeper and looser then my coastal trail. Tried a nice loop. Had fun, but needed more tx. Wheel spin on uphills! My Surly Cross Check was...
12-22-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By gorillimo

I know it's an old post. Do you still have this?...

I know it's an old post. Do you still have this? Bottom Pull? Thanks, Bill
12-18-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,429
Posted By gorillimo

No. But, they look very similar.

No. But, they look very similar.
12-18-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,429
Posted By gorillimo

They are Satori Noirette Plus.....

They are Satori Noirette Plus.....
12-18-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By gorillimo

Vintage XTR triple to single

Recently picked up a 2004 FSR Enduro with XTR crank. Thinking of upgrading the drivetrain to 1x9. I assume I can just run the middle chainring. I'd probably grind the teeth off the outer and use it...
12-17-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,289
Posted By gorillimo

Got COVID in August. It wasn't too bad. The...

Got COVID in August. It wasn't too bad. The aftermath of long COVID has been awful! Super weak. Muscle pains. No energy. Afternoon bonk. Been in PT for a couple months to get strength back. Was...
12-17-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,429
Posted By gorillimo

Mainly a Surly Cross Check. Recently added a...

Mainly a Surly Cross Check. Recently added a Specialized Enduro for trails the CC isn't up to. And, a Lemond Tourmalet for road days. {which seem tobe fewer. Moved to the Sierra Nevadas, and liking...
12-17-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,224
Posted By gorillimo

I was riding local trails on my Cross Check....

I was riding local trails on my Cross Check. Moved to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Trails much steeper, looser. Brakes and traction felt kinda sketchy. Picked up an older Specilized Enduro Pro. Way...
02-19-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By gorillimo

I've been good with mine over some moderate...

I've been good with mine over some moderate trails. The hooks let me stretch out for climbing. The sweep back lets me get rearward for descents,.........
01-30-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,922
Posted By gorillimo

Congrats !I've had a lot of really nice bikes,...

Congrats !I've had a lot of really nice bikes, but my Paramounts remain my favorites.The only bike I led a criterium on....
12-20-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By gorillimo

Neck pain from an old fracture is putting me more...

Neck pain from an old fracture is putting me more upright. I changed my Cross Check to Velo Orange "Tourist" bars. Basic North Road/ Albatross type setup. Liking it so far. Hey, if the Rivbike guys...
10-02-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,885
Posted By gorillimo

Long time rider. Club rides, USCF races, etc. A...

Long time rider. Club rides, USCF races, etc. A broken neck from an mva caused me require a 3 level ACDF. Was already thinking I needed to get more upright before surgery. Neck hurt! Got a Surly...
07-31-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By gorillimo

Was faced with that recently. I'm on a Surly...

Was faced with that recently. I'm on a Surly Crosscheck pretty well set up to my liking. Was in a local thrift shop and came across a very nice vintage Specialized Expedition in my size. Bought it....
07-14-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Yep! Gonna go with 38’s.

Yep! Gonna go with 38’s.
07-13-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Tried the 42 off my Cross Check. Barely, but it...

Tried the 42 off my Cross Check. Barely, but it did go in. Sure changed the ride from 28c!...
07-13-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Tried the 42 off my Cross Check. Barely, but it...

Tried the 42 off my Cross Check. Barely, but it did go in. Sure changed the ride from 28c!...
07-13-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By gorillimo

It’s by Suntour…..

It’s by Suntour…..
07-12-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Did it. See post N(old)BD…..

Did it. See post N(old)BD…..
07-12-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

see post N(old)BD! Did it!

see post N(old)BD! Did it!
07-12-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

I’ve got 42 Conti Speedrides on my Cross Check....

I’ve got 42 Conti Speedrides on my Cross Check. Think I’ll get one off it and give it a try! Thanks!!
07-12-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By gorillimo

New old bike day!

I saw this one at a local thrift shop yesterday. After researching it, had to go back and get it. Seemed pretty complete. Stripped the excess junk away. Mini CatEye computer or Nice Lite!, anyone?...
07-11-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Tomorrow. I was on my bike. Wife had my car. I'm...

Tomorrow. I was on my bike. Wife had my car. I'm going back after it as soon as they open. Tagged for $120.00. After looking things up, can't turn it down.
07-11-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

I found that wordpress one earlier. Tried to...

I found that wordpress one earlier. Tried to search the archive here, the results are a real pain to dig thru. Like the Google the site idea. Much more useful results. Thanks!
07-11-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,523
Posted By gorillimo

Specialized Expedition?

Hi all-
Came across a Specialized Expedition at our local mission school thrift shop. . Looks to be about '83. Nice shape, intact and complete. Belonged to a triathlete. They also had her composite...
06-23-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By gorillimo

I had a bicycle book back in the '80's, I think...

I had a bicycle book back in the '80's, I think it was "Ballentine's Ultimate bicycle book" that had a full page illustration of a Paramount with those tourist bars and an English saddlebag on. I had...
06-22-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,163
Posted By gorillimo

Nah, I’m good. Surly’s tend to have short head...

Nah, I’m good. Surly’s tend to have short head tubes. You see a lot of spacers on them. Fits me well, is all day comfortable for roads or trails….
06-21-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,163
Posted By gorillimo

Here’s mine! Cross Check with Satori Noirette...

Here’s mine!
Cross Check with Satori Noirette plus bars. ...
06-21-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 726
Posted By gorillimo

Yep!! My Cross Check had flat, straight bars when...

Yep!! My Cross Check had flat, straight bars when I got it. My wrists hated it. Much better now....
06-21-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,983
Posted By gorillimo

Thanks. Surly Cross Check. My birthday gift to...

Thanks. Surly Cross Check. My birthday gift to myself a couple years ago.
06-21-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,983
Posted By gorillimo

Thanks. I’m in San Luis Obispo, California. Great...

Thanks. I’m in San Luis Obispo, California. Great riding area..
They seem to be very good about wear. I run them on the softer side of pressure. Probably about 60 psi. Max is 85. I weigh about 170...
06-20-22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,618
Posted By gorillimo

Looks like mine was a ‘75. Two top tube guides..

Looks like mine was a ‘75. Two top tube guides..
06-20-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,983
Posted By gorillimo

Went to 42 Conti Speed Rides. They roll really...

Went to 42 Conti Speed Rides. They roll really well. Handling my admittedly modest trail use . No flats in over a year. I’m good…. ...
06-20-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,618
Posted By gorillimo

I had a similar vintage one that I rode and raced...

I had a similar vintage one that I rode and raced for many years. I’d been looking for the right bike. Girlfriend saw the look on my face when I came back from test ride. Said “that’s the one”. Took...
06-20-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 726
Posted By gorillimo

You’re planning on leisure use. Consider alt...

You’re planning on leisure use. Consider alt bars. Why put up with riding drops if you’re not racing? Better control, better for looking around. Definitely better on trails!
If it gets windy, bend...
06-19-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,983
Posted By gorillimo

Running 42c Conti Speed Rides. Been good. Roll...

Running 42c Conti Speed Rides. Been good. Roll better then the original Knards. Good on roads, decent on trails. Comfortable riding. ...
06-18-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,789
Posted By gorillimo

For riding comfort, and reliability, nothing...

For riding comfort, and reliability, nothing beets steel. Had carbon and aluminum. The closest to steel was my Lemond Tourmalet. Ally frame, carbon fork. A large part is frame geometr...
06-02-22, 10:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,513
Posted By gorillimo

if you'regood with what you're riding, don't...

if you'regood with what you're riding, don't think you'll feel a radical improvement. My fav bike was my '72 Paramount. I think my Cross Check is as good, not sure that it's really better...........
05-29-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By gorillimo

Yep! Planning on it. A gift to myself for...

Yep! Planning on it. A gift to myself for overcoming a partial Achilles avulsion. The Pinarello brings back a great era for me…
if only it were the tri color like Grewal’s Olympic bike!
05-29-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By gorillimo

I restore vintage drums. A luthier friend turned...

I restore vintage drums. A luthier friend turned me on to that trick. I use it often…
05-28-22, 11:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By gorillimo

Saving bad chrome

Hi all-
a Pinarello Treviso showed fs local. Post ‘84 model. The chrome on the chain stay is rusty. Don’t think it’ll polish up. Any good methods of saving it you’ve tried? Thinking of just cleaning...
05-11-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,892
Posted By gorillimo

My Surly Cross Check…. ...

My Surly Cross Check….
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