My 50th Birthday Present to myself
02-08-05, 07:58 PM
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My 50th Birthday Present to myself
Not a bad birthday, except that now I'm an official member of this forum. Now if I could only get to ride it.
02-08-05, 08:10 PM
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Nice present. Sure beats what I got for my last bday.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
02-08-05, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RonH
Nice present. Sure beats what I got for my last bday.
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02-09-05, 07:48 PM
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I wish my dad would do something like that, hes 56 he needs, I EMPHASIZE THE NEED. any way that is one of the most beautifal Carbon Fiber endowed bikes ever! Enjoy
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02-09-05, 08:56 PM
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I'd be more than happy to take it our for a spin for you!!
Nice bike!
Nice bike!
02-09-05, 09:09 PM
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When I was 20, I bought the best bike I could afford, a $150 1971 American Eagle [Nishiki] Semi-Pro [Competition]. Most of the folks who could afford high-end bikes were either sponsored racers or 50-somethings. 
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02-09-05, 09:51 PM
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The forecast for Saturday is mostly sunny and 40, and Sunday mostly sunny and 45. I should get a more than few miles in this weekend.
Who said I could afford it?
Who said I could afford it?
02-10-05, 01:54 AM
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Great looking scooter . should be a lot of fun setting it up and riding it 'in', good luck with it.
I'd possibly be looking for a replacement for the Campag Vento's sometime down the track. I have them on my Orbea commuter, and while they are bullet proof, they're also a tad heavy.
. should be a lot of fun setting it up and riding it 'in', good luck with it. I'd possibly be looking for a replacement for the Campag Vento's sometime down the track. I have them on my Orbea commuter, and while they are bullet proof, they're also a tad heavy.
02-10-05, 06:28 AM
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Nice ride ! ! ! !
Now, it might be a few days after your birthday, but for another present to yourself (everyone pay attention) go out for a ride and ride your birthday in miles. I turned 50 last year and it worked out that I was actually able to go out on my birthday and do that. (I actually rode 53.)
If anyone is interested, I posted a "cycling-to-do-list" in the General Cycling forum. It a funny watching the face of the teller the first time I rode my bike through the bank drive thru.
Now, it might be a few days after your birthday, but for another present to yourself (everyone pay attention) go out for a ride and ride your birthday in miles. I turned 50 last year and it worked out that I was actually able to go out on my birthday and do that. (I actually rode 53.)
If anyone is interested, I posted a "cycling-to-do-list" in the General Cycling forum. It a funny watching the face of the teller the first time I rode my bike through the bank drive thru.
02-10-05, 04:20 PM
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I may be able to do the 50 on Sunday if the weather cooperates.
02-10-05, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zacster
Not a bad birthday, except that now I'm an official member of this forum. Now if I could only get to ride it.
02-11-05, 11:34 AM
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hey let me jump in!
My gal and I are doing a week long tour this summer (50th year challenge!) and decided to treat ourselves to new rides (to replace my '71 Dawes Galaxy!)
It's a Felt F65 (altho the image is an F70... it is the same bike)
Felt has some interesting mid-year model things... now if the snow just would GO AWAY!
(i figured out the image thing!)
My gal and I are doing a week long tour this summer (50th year challenge!) and decided to treat ourselves to new rides (to replace my '71 Dawes Galaxy!)
It's a Felt F65 (altho the image is an F70... it is the same bike)
Felt has some interesting mid-year model things... now if the snow just would GO AWAY!
(i figured out the image thing!)
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02-11-05, 07:52 PM
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say how do I get the pic ot be bigger in the message??
02-11-05, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by berny
Great looking scooter . should be a lot of fun setting it up and riding it 'in', good luck with it.
I'd possibly be looking for a replacement for the Campag Vento's sometime down the track. I have them on my Orbea commuter, and while they are bullet proof, they're also a tad heavy.
. should be a lot of fun setting it up and riding it 'in', good luck with it. I'd possibly be looking for a replacement for the Campag Vento's sometime down the track. I have them on my Orbea commuter, and while they are bullet proof, they're also a tad heavy.
It is an incredible ride just as it is.
