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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 74,166
Posted By gthomson

Love all these black Cannondale's, real beauties....

Love all these black Cannondale's, real beauties. I have a newer one so not appropriate for a C&V post but I do have this 1999 Specialized Hard Rock that is kindeve black? Made some changes to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 74,166
Posted By gthomson

I always wonder why we choose black for the...

I always wonder why we choose black for the colour of December. Shouldn't shiny silver or gold be more appropriate? :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Stunning bikes on all 3 posts. Love the chrome...

Stunning bikes on all 3 posts. Love the chrome finish and the crowned fork on that Ross.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3,490
Views: 938,459
Posted By gthomson

My plan is to ride this bike which I just built...

My plan is to ride this bike which I just built up, a lot going forward as I start hitting some trails for casual gravel riding. At this point of the year I start getting weary of my usual road rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,833
Posted By gthomson

OMG you have a pet badger, that is the coolest...

OMG you have a pet badger, that is the coolest thing I've seen. Never mind the bike, start a thread about this guy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 32,055
Posted By gthomson

A very light grey bordering on Silver but I think...

A very light grey bordering on Silver but I think it counts. Modified Specialized Hardrock that I converted to a 1 X 8 and added new Billie Bonker tires. Not sure the year, late 90's I think?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

I posted this bike earlier when I first got it...

I posted this bike earlier when I first got it and it looked decent as is but made a few upgrades to suit my needs, which I will call phase 1. New tires, needed new brakes, added an 8-speed cassette...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Nice find swisscycle, does like near new. That...

Nice find swisscycle, does like near new. That rear brake is definitely unique and never seen anything like it before so couldn't really advise on how to replace that. The V brakes on both my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,644
Posted By gthomson

VintageRide that is just stunning! Looks like you...

VintageRide that is just stunning! Looks like you got a near perfect frame and your upgrades make it look like it just rolled out of the store. Assuming it came with caliper brakes and you replaced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Thankful to a friend who recently bought a brand...

Thankful to a friend who recently bought a brand new mountain bike which made this oldest bike in the stable redundant so he asked if I could use it. I've always liked seeing what people do with...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-21-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By gthomson

Probably a good idea as I'm really getting tired...

Probably a good idea as I'm really getting tired of my same old routes I ride through the spring and summer anyways. I just hate not being active.

The annoying thing is, I ask the dentist what are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By gthomson

Hard crowd to please eh? :) Technically I would...

Hard crowd to please eh? :) Technically I would think they are still mountain bikes but used for different purposes. The first bike looks like it could make a good touring bike if it was kitted up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

I had a Trek 800 Antelope I bought brand new back...

I had a Trek 800 Antelope I bought brand new back in 92 I think and rode that thing until just a few years ago. Unfortunately, I didn't take good care of it and eventually sold it off to a guy who...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-31-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,261
Posted By gthomson

Exactly! and only at these times. Brings out a...

Exactly! and only at these times. Brings out a whole new level of frustration. Strangely enough, I just jumped on Zwift for the first time in a couple of weeks and saw no update, although I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 183,766
Posted By gthomson

Picked up this made for CDN market, Japanese...

Picked up this made for CDN market, Japanese Sakai Select during covid but always thought it would make a better touring bike so finally got around to picking up some fenders, a back rack and some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,950
Posted By gthomson

I'm not sure if you've been in a modern gym...

I'm not sure if you've been in a modern gym establishment lately but no one talks anymore. Everyone has ear buds on and if you approach them to say something they give you the stare of death.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,268
Posted By gthomson

I got bitten with the n+1 bug when I first...

I got bitten with the n+1 bug when I first started visiting this site after wanting to learn more about my vintage 80's Peugeot and how to fix it up. Suddenly, I needed more bikes but then bam! - the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Posted By gthomson

Thanks Old Coot, really got lucky with this one...

Thanks Old Coot, really got lucky with this one as it was in great shape and a quality build. There were no accessories on the bike other than a water bottle cage but the bike screamed add fenders to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,196
Posted By gthomson

Was on vacation with my wife the other week and...

Was on vacation with my wife the other week and we brought our bikes (pedal power) as there were many places with lakeside waterfront trails to ride on. Mostly flat and just one way but they went on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By gthomson

Had a friend recommend this item from Amazon so...

Had a friend recommend this item from Amazon so ordered and received it the next day. I think I'm set for life!

https://a.co/d/4JB2ePi...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By gthomson

All good advice, thank you all. I'm in Canada so...

All good advice, thank you all. I'm in Canada so we don't have an Ace hardware and as in most urban areas, the small hardware stores are a thing of the past being replaced with the big box stores...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 781
Posted By gthomson

It was a freebie from my local bike coop that has...

It was a freebie from my local bike coop that has bins full of these things. The only reason I chose this one was because of the spring trap which I thought would be useful for carrying small...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3,490
Views: 938,459
Posted By gthomson

This is such a great thread and it tells me that...

This is such a great thread and it tells me that us old people ride the nicest damn bikes around. We can enjoy the classic bikes as well as new bikes at the same time and we somehow manage to find a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 781
Posted By gthomson

I do have P clips and some other mounting pieces...

I do have P clips and some other mounting pieces that came with an EVO bike rack I put on my mountain bike. They have a rubber sleeve around the clamp so that seems safer for the paint then a metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 781
Posted By gthomson

Yup, that's the rack I have and it's an original,...

Yup, that's the rack I have and it's an original, made in Switzerland. Would anyone know where I might be able to get that mounting bracket with bolts that he installs on it? Wonder if I could get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 27,009
Posted By gthomson

That burnt orange fade into red bike that seemed...

That burnt orange fade into red bike that seemed to be popular with French bikes back in the day. Nothing special but it's easy to ride down to the lake for a coffee....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7,462
Views: 3,600,379
Posted By gthomson

Thanks FRKL and all, now this sounds like it's...

Thanks FRKL and all, now this sounds like it's starting to get out of my comfort zone ha ha. I should have known it wouldn't be as easy as just grabbing another crank and bottom bracket and setting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,901
Posted By gthomson

I've been enjoying the series as I really enjoyed...

I've been enjoying the series as I really enjoyed watching the Tour last year. I thought Jumbo Vismo's strategy in taking out Pogacar was fascinating and haven't seen racing like that in years. Does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Posted By gthomson

Thanks for the links, everything available to get...

Thanks for the links, everything available to get fenders mounted. I'll try the store in Toronto first and if they can't help me out then just order everything online.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Posted By gthomson

Adding Fenders

Sakai Select was a Japanese made bike which was the home brand for a local bike shop here in Toronto, Canada. This model is their touring bike with a big freewheel and options for fenders and racks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By gthomson

Sometimes we need a good laugh

I was just talking to a younger friend of mine who sent me a link to a great deal on cycling clothing he got and I mentioned how much I hate lycra cycling kit these days cause my body is just not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,702
Posted By gthomson

That's what I strive for but I'm a working stiff...

That's what I strive for but I'm a working stiff and weekends are still golden for getting stuff done so I usually have to get past spring and all the yard work before I get my Sundays back. What...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,502
Posted By gthomson

I do have Kool Stops on my vintage steel bikes...

I do have Kool Stops on my vintage steel bikes but didn't know people also use them on newer bikes. Good to know, thanks.

I have also removed the pads several times, wiped them off, took some sand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,702
Posted By gthomson

Every little bit helps so don't worry about the...

Every little bit helps so don't worry about the numbers. I much prefer to ride several short rides during the week then trying to do a crazy long distance ride on the weekends like most people do.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,122
Views: 796,246
Posted By gthomson

Let's continue with this bike by some water...

Let's continue with this bike by some water theme. Short ride along the suburban MUP trails but a lot of fun when they are quiet. These old 90's mountain bikes are perfect for these trails....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 401
Posted By gthomson

Not my bike but I sure wish it was. I browse...

Not my bike but I sure wish it was. I browse through Pinterest and Instagram for hot looking vintage mountain bikes every day and the Specialized models are usually a top choice for mtn. bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 79,653
Posted By gthomson

Geeze, that bike would turn heads all over...

Geeze, that bike would turn heads all over Toronto. Super Nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 334
Posted By gthomson

Please post the final result when you're...

Please post the final result when you're finished, I'm excited to see how it will look.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-04-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,410
Posted By gthomson

I think Zwift punishes me when climbing more than...

I think Zwift punishes me when climbing more than in real life as I find it brutal. I know it's something I have to work on but I just suck at it. If I'm in a group ride or race, I've lost up to 100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

#3 for me as well. Water feature makes everything...

#3 for me as well. Water feature makes everything look nice :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 473
Views: 36,009
Posted By gthomson

Run, don't walk to this deal. I am only posting...

Run, don't walk to this deal. I am only posting this here because I DON'T need another bike and someone here might as well have the deal

Concode Columbo, Reynolds steel and campy maybe?...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-25-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By gthomson

I was just watching an instagram post from a...

I was just watching an instagram post from a local bike selling legend around my area who specializes in beautiful vintage classic bikes but also sells newer bikes through his small retail business....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Good choice to change out to a rigid fork, looks...

Good choice to change out to a rigid fork, looks so much better. Old school suspension is not attractive ha ha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Wow Victorm, that Stumpjumper is like minty new,...

Wow Victorm, that Stumpjumper is like minty new, fresh off the assembly line. Is that how you found it or did you put some work into it? Incredible bike.

What is a higher end group set that came...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-18-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,410
Posted By gthomson

Always glad to see the game making improvements...

Always glad to see the game making improvements even if I don't make much use of them. I just wish they would figure out a way to remove items from the garage or trade them in or something. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By gthomson

That's what I had read on most of the reviews on...

That's what I had read on most of the reviews on their website so I thought, without the provided hardware might be next to impossible to install. They were priced very well though so someone else...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-11-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By gthomson

Good call to consider another bike specifically...

Good call to consider another bike specifically for the trainer. I did that about 3 years ago and found it was more motivation to ride during off trainer season when I didn't have to remove it from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8,840
Views: 2,983,741
Posted By gthomson

Thanks Steve, that's so cool. What a great idea...

Thanks Steve, that's so cool. What a great idea to use a BMX stem with those handlebars.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-31-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,272
Posted By gthomson

Being a sucker for punishment, I did it a second...

Being a sucker for punishment, I did it a second time last night but chose the standard stage which was longer and included the KOM. That really hurt but did confirm that it automatically switched me...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-20-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By gthomson

Ah yeah, discovered that as I had to change it 3...

Ah yeah, discovered that as I had to change it 3 times since the original tube exploded (probably a kink) and then grabbed another tube which I had hanging on the wall but it had a slow leak so...
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