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A quality repaint on the PX10.
A set of 700x32 Compass Stampede Pass tires
A second wheelset with Campagnolo high flange hubs and good rims
Attend L'Eroica
Ride 5000 miles in 2015
Lose 40 lbs
Tour the KATY Trail
A set of 700x32 Compass Stampede Pass tires
A second wheelset with Campagnolo high flange hubs and good rims
Attend L'Eroica
Ride 5000 miles in 2015
Lose 40 lbs
Tour the KATY Trail
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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Check out this ride. I plan on doing it for the 5th year in a row.
2014 Katy Trail Ride | Missouri State Parks
You want to sign up on the first day which should be March 1st as it's been known to fill up in less than 4 days. The URL for the 2015 ride should be the same except for the 4 - 5.
One difference it that the ride will start in Clinton and end in St. Charles in 2015 so you'll need to be in St. Charles early on that Sunday if you plan on using the bus on the way back.
2014 Katy Trail Ride | Missouri State Parks
You want to sign up on the first day which should be March 1st as it's been known to fill up in less than 4 days. The URL for the 2015 ride should be the same except for the 4 - 5.
One difference it that the ride will start in Clinton and end in St. Charles in 2015 so you'll need to be in St. Charles early on that Sunday if you plan on using the bus on the way back.
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Check out this ride. I plan on doing it for the 5th year in a row.
2014 Katy Trail Ride | Missouri State Parks
You want to sign up on the first day which should be March 1st as it's been known to fill up in less than 4 days. The URL for the 2015 ride should be the same except for the 4 - 5.
One difference it that the ride will start in Clinton and end in St. Charles in 2015 so you'll need to be in St. Charles early on that Sunday if you plan on using the bus on the way back.
2014 Katy Trail Ride | Missouri State Parks
You want to sign up on the first day which should be March 1st as it's been known to fill up in less than 4 days. The URL for the 2015 ride should be the same except for the 4 - 5.
One difference it that the ride will start in Clinton and end in St. Charles in 2015 so you'll need to be in St. Charles early on that Sunday if you plan on using the bus on the way back.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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Finding a way to have my wife enjoy the tandem.
For the above, to match her ladies B-17 Imperial would like the same in mens / black.
A barn find vintage tandem with drop bars including the misery of quirky derailleurs, crankset, brakes, etc.
A Cambio Corsa project.
For the above, to match her ladies B-17 Imperial would like the same in mens / black.
A barn find vintage tandem with drop bars including the misery of quirky derailleurs, crankset, brakes, etc.
A Cambio Corsa project.
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1) Employment locally that will allow me to get back to a weekly ride routine
2) Lifetime supply of black bar wrap
3) Full blown vintage touring rig in a 53cm
4) The Rockhound back on the trail
5) The Zeus restoration to begin
6) Phil BB tool
7) A vintage repair stand
8) To see all the regulars at the winter swaps this season
9) Pedal Taps
2) Lifetime supply of black bar wrap
3) Full blown vintage touring rig in a 53cm
4) The Rockhound back on the trail
5) The Zeus restoration to begin
6) Phil BB tool
7) A vintage repair stand
8) To see all the regulars at the winter swaps this season
9) Pedal Taps
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He wants these, but there may be a bit of a "problem" if he gets those - Gruppo CAMPAGNOLO record pista ruote Sheriff/Group record track complete wheels | eBay
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Well, I need everything really. Those were the sellers pics and the headset and BB were not included.
So, my dream is an all-Campy build, but that might not be possible. A mix of parts might be the way to go for now. Been shopping around e-bay for ideas beyond Campy and I like the bits from Soma Fabricators, who have everything needed for a nice build. I already purchased their Major Taylor track bars for the build and they are simply beautifully built, so I'm feeling good about this company.
So things are still pretty much up in the air and I'm still open to ideas. This is the fun part really!
Thanks for your interest!
PS - I just saw iab's post above, and yes, I do desperately want that Campy group, but the problem is...well..., it's, it's my wife!There, I said it, are you happy?
So, my dream is an all-Campy build, but that might not be possible. A mix of parts might be the way to go for now. Been shopping around e-bay for ideas beyond Campy and I like the bits from Soma Fabricators, who have everything needed for a nice build. I already purchased their Major Taylor track bars for the build and they are simply beautifully built, so I'm feeling good about this company.
So things are still pretty much up in the air and I'm still open to ideas. This is the fun part really!
Thanks for your interest!
PS - I just saw iab's post above, and yes, I do desperately want that Campy group, but the problem is...well..., it's, it's my wife!There, I said it, are you happy?
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More time to ride!
650b road bike of some sorts
A bench vice would be really cool!
Cheers,
Chris
650b road bike of some sorts
A bench vice would be really cool!
Cheers,
Chris
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He wants these, but there may be a bit of a "problem" if he gets those - Gruppo CAMPAGNOLO record pista ruote Sheriff/Group record track complete wheels | eBay
So, my dream is an all-Campy build, but that might not be possible. A mix of parts might be the way to go for now. Been shopping around e-bay for ideas beyond Campy and I like the bits from Soma Fabricators, who have everything needed for a nice build. I already purchased their Major Taylor track bars for the build and they are simply beautifully built, so I'm feeling good about this company.
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Motivation to get back to wheel building/ and finish a couple of builds.
These little annoying health problems to go away so I can ride drop bars again.
These little annoying health problems to go away so I can ride drop bars again.
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I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.
I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.
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1. Basement [& other home improvements/repairs] finished so I can ride more.
2. Italian car finished so I can use the bike rack strapped to its roof.
3. Buyers for the bikes I need to sell.
4. Climbing legs.
5. Good health and an accident-free future for all you BF C&Vers.
6. Oh, and Santa is welcome to take back with him about 15-20#
2. Italian car finished so I can use the bike rack strapped to its roof.
3. Buyers for the bikes I need to sell.
4. Climbing legs.
5. Good health and an accident-free future for all you BF C&Vers.
6. Oh, and Santa is welcome to take back with him about 15-20#
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72 Frejus (for sale), Holdsworth Record (for sale), special CNC & Gitane Interclub / 74 Italvega NR (for sale) / c80 French / 82 Raleigh Intl MkII f&f (for sale)/ 83 Trek 620 (for sale)/ 84 Bruce Gordon Chinook (for sale)/ 85 Ron Cooper / 87 Centurion IM MV (for sale) / 03 Casati Dardo / 08 BF IRO / 09 Dogma FPX / 09 Giant TCX0 / 10 Vassago Fisticuff
#39
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I don't need much so I'll settle for:
A mint 1972 Paramount P-13 in Cool Lemon.
Time and energy to wear out 2 sets of tires.
Lose 15 lbs. (The last two might be inter-dependent)
A mint 1972 Paramount P-13 in Cool Lemon.
Time and energy to wear out 2 sets of tires.
Lose 15 lbs. (The last two might be inter-dependent)
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The one thing on my mind this year that's easy for others to pick out is a Garmin 800. That and the time to map out and ride some exploratory routes around my new home turf.
...and a blank check for a custom, of course.
...and a blank check for a custom, of course.
#41
What??? Only 2 wheels?
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is just a real cool dude
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Big fat bearded guy who breaks into my house...I would like
-Icetoolz BB taper/facer+headtube reamer/facer toolset
-Campag Gran Sport three arm crankset
-1st gen Dura Ace black groupset
-Subscription to Bicycle Quarterly
-Icetoolz BB taper/facer+headtube reamer/facer toolset
-Campag Gran Sport three arm crankset
-1st gen Dura Ace black groupset
-Subscription to Bicycle Quarterly
#43
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Dear Santa, Having been good, mostly...
A new rear tire
An old winter commuter bike
A TL-FH10 freehub removal tool
A new rear tire
An old winter commuter bike
A TL-FH10 freehub removal tool
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I.C.
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Dear Santa....
1) 1978 Road bike. 56cm. Light and responsive, but comfortable enough for a century. Surprise me.
2) Santa Cruz Bronson, Carbon C in green.
3) Lose another 25lbs
4) More free time
1) 1978 Road bike. 56cm. Light and responsive, but comfortable enough for a century. Surprise me.
2) Santa Cruz Bronson, Carbon C in green.
3) Lose another 25lbs
4) More free time
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Cut out anything with corn syrup, all processed foods, sugars, most dairy, processed (white) flour and really watch the alcohol consumption.
No gatorade when you ride, stick to water.
Take a multi-vitamin.
Keep riding 150 miles or so per week.
You'll be down to a fighting weight by April.
edit: The Bronson carbon c is an amazing bike.
I would consider an XO1 version, but I am loving my Niner bigtime.
No gatorade when you ride, stick to water.
Take a multi-vitamin.
Keep riding 150 miles or so per week.
You'll be down to a fighting weight by April.
edit: The Bronson carbon c is an amazing bike.
I would consider an XO1 version, but I am loving my Niner bigtime.
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1. Basement [& other home improvements/repairs] finished so I can ride more.
2. Italian car finished so I can use the bike rack strapped to its roof.
3. Buyers for the bikes I need to sell.
4. Climbing legs.
5. Good health and an accident-free future for all you BF C&Vers.
6. Oh, and Santa is welcome to take back with him about 15-20#
2. Italian car finished so I can use the bike rack strapped to its roof.
3. Buyers for the bikes I need to sell.
4. Climbing legs.
5. Good health and an accident-free future for all you BF C&Vers.
6. Oh, and Santa is welcome to take back with him about 15-20#
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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--Gloves or mittens that will actually keep my hands warm on long cold winter rides
--Footwear that will actually keep my feet --including my toes, please-- warm on long cold winter rides
--some kind of face protection as well... I'm thinking the solution is a clear plastic shield that attaches to my helmet like a visor
--a helmet mirror that isn't junk
--Footwear that will actually keep my feet --including my toes, please-- warm on long cold winter rides
--some kind of face protection as well... I'm thinking the solution is a clear plastic shield that attaches to my helmet like a visor
--a helmet mirror that isn't junk
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#48
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All I want is one of those show bikes Vanilla made years back. You know the one! It had the raised chrome brand name, in cursive. I 'll take one in 60cm with cantilever mounts and room for 37 tires,,,,BD
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Good health for my Family.
1- Finish my paint room so I can officially start my Bicycle Restoration business.
2-More time to ride
3- Go to more Cycling events around the world.
1- Finish my paint room so I can officially start my Bicycle Restoration business.
2-More time to ride
3- Go to more Cycling events around the world.
#50
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Well;
1) A cure for Type 2 diabetes (Always listen to your doctor when they tell you that you're pre-diabetic. Don't think you can push your luck. It does run out)
2) The proper focus to finally narrow down the number of hobbies I insist upon having, in turn making more time available to ride.
3) Pair of vintage Italian 27" or 700C, 36 hole clincher rims.
4) Full chrome Tange fork for 27"/700c wheel.
5) Mid '60's vintage Italian 26.6 seatpost.
1) A cure for Type 2 diabetes (Always listen to your doctor when they tell you that you're pre-diabetic. Don't think you can push your luck. It does run out)
2) The proper focus to finally narrow down the number of hobbies I insist upon having, in turn making more time available to ride.
3) Pair of vintage Italian 27" or 700C, 36 hole clincher rims.
4) Full chrome Tange fork for 27"/700c wheel.
5) Mid '60's vintage Italian 26.6 seatpost.
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My bikes: '81 Trek 957, '83 Trek 720, '85 Trek 500, '85 Trek 770,