Newb from Knoxville, TN
07-20-09, 03:36 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 9
Bikes: Before it was stolen: I had a bombshell DS rig (all in all worth about 3k) :(
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Newb from Knoxville, TN
Hello everyone.
Just wanted to say hello since I finally am able to post in here. lol
My name's Jamie, 24, 2 daughters, married and a full time student.
Used to race dual slalom at ETSU in Johnson City,TN, until my bike was stolen (had over $3k invested).
Been 3 years since I've road, but am pretty excited to get back into it!
I almost had a nice Yeti lined up but someone snagged it from me.
I recently was laid off and have nearly exhausted my savings trying to support the family.
So if you here of any really good deals, let me know.
I've been out of it for 3 years so I only need something cheap and quick to get me back in shape. Then I can start dumping $$$ into it and make biking my obsession once again!
Just wanted to say hello since I finally am able to post in here. lol
My name's Jamie, 24, 2 daughters, married and a full time student.
Used to race dual slalom at ETSU in Johnson City,TN, until my bike was stolen (had over $3k invested).
Been 3 years since I've road, but am pretty excited to get back into it!
I almost had a nice Yeti lined up but someone snagged it from me.
I recently was laid off and have nearly exhausted my savings trying to support the family.
So if you here of any really good deals, let me know.
I've been out of it for 3 years so I only need something cheap and quick to get me back in shape. Then I can start dumping $$$ into it and make biking my obsession once again!
07-20-09, 05:39 AM
#2
The Improbable Bulk
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Posts: 8,379
Bikes: Many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
Welcome back to the obsession, and to BikeForums!
__________________
Slow Ride Cyclists of NEPA
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Slow Ride Cyclists of NEPA
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
07-21-09, 09:05 PM
#4
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,225
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28617 Post(s)
Liked 1,857 Times
in
1,319 Posts
07-27-09, 09:11 AM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 9
Bikes: Before it was stolen: I had a bombshell DS rig (all in all worth about 3k) :(
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
thanks for the warm welcome. hopefully will get to go on a ride soon.
cheers,
jamie
cheers,
jamie
07-29-09, 11:57 PM
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 9
Bikes: Before it was stolen: I had a bombshell DS rig (all in all worth about 3k) :(
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
So I was C-listin' at the house the other day when I saw a post for a classic Bianchi roadie. So I talked to the owner who happened to be the daughter (Kari) of a really cool cyclist named Steve Hancock. I met up with Steve to look at the bike (now keep in mind if i went skinny I wanted a vintage frame) and loved it. It isn't pretty and it isn't new. You really can't even call it a roadie. Its more like a cyclocross/vintage/commuter. lol But I like it. And I think its just the thing to get me back into shape. I'll be slowly upgrading some things. Namely drivetrain, brakes, stem (if I can), saddle and pedals. And i found a great price on a carbon fork. Though I know jack squat about "skinny" riding. I used to build downhill sleds and DS rockets. Not frail little, lift it with a finger, spandex loving roadies. Haha... So if you have any tips or parts, *hint*, then let me know.
After having a $3k+ bike stolen from me, I've come to appreciate the little things.
Like the feel of a steel frame, and the burn in my thighs.
And i see tons of potential here.
Anyway here's a couple pics.
After having a $3k+ bike stolen from me, I've come to appreciate the little things.
Like the feel of a steel frame, and the burn in my thighs.
And i see tons of potential here.
Anyway here's a couple pics.
07-30-09, 08:22 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: On the bridge with Picard
Posts: 5,932
Bikes: Specialized Allez, Specialized Sirrus
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
That's a nice bike.
07-31-09, 11:37 PM
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 9
Bikes: Before it was stolen: I had a bombshell DS rig (all in all worth about 3k) :(
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Not bad for 75 bucks. Going to upgrade the brakes and drivetrain though. Maybe throw a carbon fork on it. Know where I can get a 1" carbon fork on the cheap?
