Greetings fellow enthusiasts!
03-01-05, 02:12 PM
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'Carpe diem'
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rockville, MD
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Bikes: Raleigh 'Gran Prix', Raleigh 'Dash AL' hybrid, Raleigh R-500, and a Trek TCT-5000 that's amazing!
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My name is Jim Harrell and I live in Rockville, MD. I am 51 years old and only recently (within the last two years) developed a passion for bicycling. Prior to that, I devoted most of my spare time to restoring and racing vintage sports cars (mostly Porsche with the occassional British car just to sample the opposite end of the spectrum...lol). I'm pretty much a roadie, with an occassional excursion onto the C&O Canal towpath on my hybrid bicycle. I purchased a NOS Raleigh 'Super Gran Prix' and a NOS Raleigh 'Gran Prix' from two separate guys on ebay. Both of these bicycles were in their original factory cartons, unassembled, with all documentation. I think the 'Super Gran Prix' is a 1978 model and the 'Gran Prix' is a 1980 model. I like the feel of a steel frame beneath me. I recently purchased a 2003 LeMond 'Tourmalet' frame and fork that I'm going to build up for this year. My hybrid is a Raleigh 'Dash AL' that I acquired some time ago that has served me well over the years. I just like to get out early in the morning on weekends and just go. Evenings, weather permitting, I'll log a quick 15-20 miles before dinner. When I retire, I think I'd like to find a job in a bicycle shop somewhere and just turn wrenches when I'm not out riding.
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03-01-05, 04:21 PM
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Huachuca Rider
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Bikes: Fuji CCR1, Specialized Roubaix
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I haven't been anywhere near the C&O since the early/mid seventies. Welcome to the forums. Your retirement idea sounds great!
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03-01-05, 11:07 PM
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scofflaw
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Greetings Jim !!! I'm a dumb as a post ( s far as brands ans names) and your cycles are probably
great .... but whatever.....welcome to the wonderful world of cycling! the world is amazing at 14 miles per hour regardless of your ride.
great .... but whatever.....welcome to the wonderful world of cycling! the world is amazing at 14 miles per hour regardless of your ride.
03-02-05, 06:23 AM
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'Bent Brian
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Wellington Ohio
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Bikes: Trek 1000, Rans Tailwind
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Welcome to the forums. Ah, yes, the 'ol Raleigh Grand Prix. A nice riding/handling bike. I loved mine. I have the frame from my old Raleigh Grand Prix hanging in the garage. after the Raleigh came the Trek 1000 but now I'm on a recumbent. Just can't ride DF much any more. Sounds like you have a fun plan for retirement.
03-02-05, 11:46 AM
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Double Naught Spy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Bikes: 2010 Scott CR1 Comp, 2013 Scott Scale 960 MTB
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03-09-05, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Fairbanks, AK.
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Bikes: 2002 Mongoose DH 1.5, 1983 Raleigh Gran Prix
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I still have the Raleigh Grand Prix I bought in 1983. I mainly use it for summer
commuting.
commuting.
