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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Thanks! Need a 'bumper sticker' that says My...

Thanks! Need a 'bumper sticker' that says My Other Bike is a Vintage TREK
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I'm curious to know how this bike rides...

I'm curious to know how this bike rides no-handed. Why? I could never ride my 76 TX-500 no handed and I always thought there was something wrong with me. I had it in for some work at a local frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

B2522 AA, available from several online sources,...

B2522 AA, available from several online sources, I bought mine on ebay. Velo Orange sells a very similar bar, the Postino, which they call a classic Italian city bike handlebar. I can't vouch for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

1976 TX500 Frame, Latest Incarnation

I bought this frame brand new in1 978 (EDIT: SUMMER 1977) and built it up from components from my 1972 Gitane plus new stuff. Trek frames weren't selling all that well in a small town Wisconsin bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

That's a early one. And pretty! Story behind it? ...

That's a early one. And pretty! Story behind it?
I have one that will look very much like this after the paint job that's coming up, probably in April.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,540
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Yokozuna makes some very good brake pads that...

Yokozuna makes some very good brake pads that also look great on these vintage Suntour brakes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,357
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Brooks will likely outlast the resurrected French...

Brooks will likely outlast the resurrected French Ideale, but I hope they can survive. But only if we BUY STUFF FROM THEM! Still riding an Ideale 90 I bought new in 1977, it's wonderful! It's on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,598
Posted By ridesoldtrek

So sorry to hear, my sympathies to you and your...

So sorry to hear, my sympathies to you and your wife.

I was riding behind a friend who wiped out for no apparent reason. Unlike your wife’s crash, my friend was making a fast turn when he went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,721
Posted By ridesoldtrek

https://www.sellesideale.fr/en

https://www.sellesideale.fr/en
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,721
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Very true. As already noted, neatsfoot oil tends...

Very true. As already noted, neatsfoot oil tends to soften stiff leather. Hopefully glassman83 will get some good life out of it before the sides flare out. My 44 year old Ideale 90 Pro probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,721
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I believe this is true, but it's true for every...

I believe this is true, but it's true for every saddle. Unlike a lot of others, I've only ridden a few leather saddles, I don't own a lot of bikes. Here's my experience.
- Bought an Ideale 90...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,430
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Probably a better marketing message than “Works...

Probably a better marketing message than “Works at least as well as the hundred other chain lubes on the market for twice the price!”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,402
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Based on my experience, this is the default...

Based on my experience, this is the default setting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,402
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Full Disclosure: I have not read every reply....

Full Disclosure: I have not read every reply. Someone may have proposed this.
It could be that someone who has you in their contacts list is a Strava user, and has allowed Strava to use their...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,489
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Like dear old Dad used to say, "I know him, we...

Like dear old Dad used to say, "I know him, we went to different schools together!"

I was on the other side of the state. West Bend, class of 75. But we know each other as riders. Nice to meet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,489
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Like so many others, a Schwinn Varsity in '69 or...

Like so many others, a Schwinn Varsity in '69 or '70. But not more than a year later, several of my HS classmates showed up with hot new European bikes. Raleigh, Gitane, Jeunet, etc. All of a sudden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,281
Posted By ridesoldtrek

RUN!!! Or ride, as fast as you can - away from...

RUN!!! Or ride, as fast as you can - away from her to a new life by yourself or with someone else. You deserve it man! Take it from those of us that made a bad mistake when we were about your age....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 13,968
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Respectfully ask the owner to demonstrate that...

Respectfully ask the owner to demonstrate that the damage could not have happened in one of their repair stands. This is easy to do. If the clamp arms can not be made to line up with the dents they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,617
Posted By ridesoldtrek

The rider was actually enjoying him/herself and...

The rider was actually enjoying him/herself and not trying set a new personal best.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 28,490
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Ever notice how many styles of pedals are on the...

Ever notice how many styles of pedals are on the market? Supports the fact that there is no single right answer. Commute or race? Cyclocross or Track? Group Ride or Solo? Going to the market 1 mile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,226
Posted By ridesoldtrek

The two bikes are actually identical. Same brand,...

The two bikes are actually identical. Same brand, model, age, number of miles, both carbon fiber.

The $5000 bike is flawless. The $500 bike has deep gash in the top tube.
Forum: Touring
06-08-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,443
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I haven't built that many sets in my life because...

I haven't built that many sets in my life because I tend to stick with a bike for a long time, I am working on my fourth set, with a few more in the queue, but...
This is true, all you really 'need'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,707
Posted By ridesoldtrek

If you're Fred, I'm FRED!

If you're Fred, I'm FRED!
Forum: Touring
05-04-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,715
Posted By ridesoldtrek

And TOE CLIPS!!! How did we ever do it? My first...

And TOE CLIPS!!! How did we ever do it? My first tour was a 300 mile round trip with two friends, we were 15 years old in 1972. Speaking of hardship, one of my friends had lost his right arm to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,029
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Here in Minneapolis, home of QBP, STEEL Surly's...

Here in Minneapolis, home of QBP, STEEL Surly's and All-City's almost outnumber everything else. Maybe a stretch, but they are probably the most common bikes on the road. And people love them, me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,125
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Thanks, she is a cutie. But my wife and I have...

Thanks, she is a cutie. But my wife and I have branded her as the kind of cat that makes people hate cats. But we love her anyway!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,125
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Luna and her beloved half-brother and chief...

Luna and her beloved half-brother and chief tormenter, Roscoe...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,447
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I’m a big fan of modern brake levers (cables...

I’m a big fan of modern brake levers (cables concealed under the bar tape). You may want to consider these. They are designed to mount higher on the curve of the drop compared to the vintage style...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,447
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I’ll admit your Fuji looks a little goofy with...

I’ll admit your Fuji looks a little goofy with the tall stem, but it looks exactly like my bikes which I love. So here’s a vote from someone that has this same condition. I have less seat post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 17,475
Posted By ridesoldtrek

The OP said ‘as light as possible’. My Campeur...

The OP said ‘as light as possible’. My Campeur doesn’t fit that category. Stripping off fenders, rack, kickstand will take off 3-4 lb. Now it’s in the steel touring bike realm. My wheels are not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 17,475
Posted By ridesoldtrek

thank you! I love this bike! yes, I’m...

thank you! I love this bike!

yes, I’m considering 650b for the ‘76. That frame is one size too large for me, so 650 can help to lower the top tube, a little. Might be able to go as wide as 35...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 17,475
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I'll confess I haven't read every single post in...

I'll confess I haven't read every single post in the thread, so may be some duplication. I agree with those that say fit is essential, followed by a design/geometry that fits your needs and how you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 23,281
Posted By ridesoldtrek

He didn't set me straight, he confirmed what I...

He didn't set me straight, he confirmed what I suspected. I'm not miffed, just making an observation. In the industries I've worked in, the responses of leading experts are far more professional.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 23,281
Posted By ridesoldtrek

RChung, Thank you for that long and thoughtful...

RChung,
Thank you for that long and thoughtful reply, although you used far more words than I thought necessary to express contempt for my question (poorly worded, apparently), phrased in just a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 06:41 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 23,281
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I was referring to a cycling industry standard...

I was referring to a cycling industry standard for testing that manufacturers comply with to allow meaningful comparisons of one company’a products to another. Will you share your knowledge?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 02:53 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 23,281
Posted By ridesoldtrek

A friend of mine has spent many thousands on...

A friend of mine has spent many thousands on every conceivable riding machine. He fits the description you used to describe your level of competetiveness.

Now he says: I keep going back to my old...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
01-25-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 26,925
Posted By ridesoldtrek

You're right FBinNY, it has been a year (longer...

You're right FBinNY, it has been a year (longer now!), but I think it's good to air bad vibes on a company that deserves them.

I'm also having a not so good experience with them right now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Clarification: If money was no issue I'd get the...

Clarification: If money was no issue I'd get the Masi AND build the Campeur. I just really want more customization, and my total cost for the Campeur build is only coming in about $400 more than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

The Masi is really attractive, but I decided to...

The Masi is really attractive, but I decided to build up a VO Campeur. If money wasn't an issue I'd get one of these Masi's, but I like the classic look of the Campeur and willing to take the smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

It was either the 51 or 53, I rode both but don't...

It was either the 51 or 53, I rode both but don't remember. Most likely the 53. My trek is a 52 and the geometry is very close to the Masi 53.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I would like to hear your assessment of the Masi...

I would like to hear your assessment of the Masi vs. the Soma. I'm looking to build just one bike for the foreseeable future (not counting other projects), use as a general purpose fun bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-17, 09:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I believe that is a picture from the 2016 or...

I believe that is a picture from the 2016 or earlier version, but the saddle is still similar. This picture (the all-green version) has natural aluminum colored components: seat post, crank, rims,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Spoonrobot, what improvements over the '17 model...

Spoonrobot, what improvements over the '17 model are you referring to specifically? The '18 model is at the top of my list for a new bike this spring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,826
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I don’t mind the look of this Masi, and that’s...

I don’t mind the look of this Masi, and that’s coming from someone who rides a 1983 Trek frame with mostly vintage components. Yes, the crank borders on hideous. But... I took this bike for a nice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,572
Posted By ridesoldtrek

I built a set of wheels in about '82 using 27"...

I built a set of wheels in about '82 using 27" concaves with campy record hubs. They've been great wheels for many years except for one killer: changing tires is a painful experience. For that alone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,918
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Glad you enjoyed the stories Kevin! OK,...

Glad you enjoyed the stories Kevin!

OK, slightly off-topic...
We lived in a brand new neighborhood development on the edge of a small town with hordes of kids my age. My mom used to tell me I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,918
Posted By ridesoldtrek

You're quite right, bike clothing available in...

You're quite right, bike clothing available in the 70's (that I was aware of) was 'olde fashioned' racing gear: black wool tights with chamois and basic jersey's. Not much choice - actually not ANY...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-16, 12:30 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 25,878
Posted By ridesoldtrek

59.75 (yes, 0.75) 5'-6" or 7", not sure, 165....

59.75 (yes, 0.75) 5'-6" or 7", not sure, 165. Don't know weight at 18. Mom bought me 'husky' sizes as a kid. Gain weight by looking sideways at a donut. Lost 25 lb over the past 5 years by simply not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,918
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Here's another really big difference between...

Here's another really big difference between 1970's biking and today:
At really no time before sometime late 80's or later did anyone other than racers wear special clothing for riding. It was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,918
Posted By ridesoldtrek

Great questions! Thanks for asking us old-timers....

Great questions! Thanks for asking us old-timers.

I celebrated by 14th birthday in 1971 in a small town in southern Wisconsin. Badgered my parents into buying me a Schwinn Varsity 10 speed WOOHOO!...
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