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Posted By thomj513

Most of my friends and family know I ride. They...

Most of my friends and family know I ride. They usually ask "did you ride your bike today?". In response, I'll either say..."just a short one...only XX (either 40, 45 or 50) miles... had some work...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By thomj513

I bought one on E-Bay last month for $120.00 plus...

I bought one on E-Bay last month for $120.00 plus shipping. It's in very good condition and cleaned up really nice. I've seen some go for $200-300.00 on E-bay so I grabbed this one before it...
03-23-07, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By thomj513

Let me try that again. ...

Let me try that again. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/index.html#catalogues
03-23-07, 09:15 AM
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Views: 691
Posted By thomj513

Check-out this link. You may find something here.

Check-out this link. You may find something here.
03-21-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 932
Posted By thomj513

It depends. I agree with the prior posters. In...

It depends. I agree with the prior posters. In my case, I refurbished an '82 Univega Super Strada that my son-in-law was going to throw-out in the trash. The bike has all Shimano Dura Ace...
03-05-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,508
Posted By thomj513

They're fast disappearing in my neighborhood. ...

They're fast disappearing in my neighborhood. There used to be four stations, Arco, Exxon, Mobil and an independent, on the corners not far from my house. Now, only the Arco is left. All the...
03-05-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,876
Posted By thomj513

I'm kinda in the same place as JGEDWA. A year...

I'm kinda in the same place as JGEDWA. A year and a half ago I rescued an 80's Univega SuperStrada from my son-in-law's trash. He had it set aside with other large items for the city to pickup. ...
01-22-07, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
Posted By thomj513

Check with the folks at Old Roads...

Check with the folks at Old Roads (www.oldroads.com). They no longer sell direct but if you put a post in the English Roadster discussion section you should get a reply. Whether you could afford it...
01-17-07, 10:06 AM
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Views: 1,194
Posted By thomj513

Thanks for your replys. The wheels are...

Thanks for your replys. The wheels are definately 27". I compared them side by side with the 700Cs on my TREK road bike and they, the 27" wheels, are larger in diameter. I'm thinking that 27 X 1"...
01-16-07, 05:57 PM
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Views: 1,194
Posted By thomj513

UNIVEGA 27" Tire clearance.

Finished refurbishing an old 80's Univega Super Strada over the Christmas/New-Years holiday. Turned out pretty good for my first attempt. I'll post some pictures soon. The only odd thing I noticed...
01-12-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By thomj513

Jonnypockets- Awesome build. Could you give me...

Jonnypockets- Awesome build. Could you give me details about your build? Wheelset, cog size, crankset make and tooth count, and other related info. The bike I restored had 27" wheels, did you...
01-12-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By thomj513

Converting a Univega Super Strada to Fixed/SS.

The title pretty much says it all. This is an 80's era road bike that I refurbished. My son-in-law bought it new and rode it for a few years before parking it by the trash cans in his back yard to...
11-03-06, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 776
Posted By thomj513

My polling location is about 1/2 mile from the...

My polling location is about 1/2 mile from the house. When I get home from work, via MTA and Commuter Express, I'll take a walk and vote. Afterwards I'll have dinner then continue work on restoring...
10-31-06, 02:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,685
Posted By thomj513

Today I'm 190lbs. Kaiser Permanente considers me...

Today I'm 190lbs. Kaiser Permanente considers me "fat" and my doctor says I should be down around 175lbs. I'm trying but it's tough. I'm 52 and have always had a weight problem. Family heritage...
10-31-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,258
Posted By thomj513

I "2nd" the Rivendell Reader and Cycling Plus. ...

I "2nd" the Rivendell Reader and Cycling Plus. Another one is Bicycle Quarterly, formerely known as Vintage Bicycle Quarterly. It's more into the older cyclo-tourist type of bikes but some of the...
10-20-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,095
Posted By thomj513

Had a similar "accident/incident" in 2002. My...

Had a similar "accident/incident" in 2002. My crash had me going over the bars, I ride a road bike, and hitting-rolling with the head-neck and shoulders. To this day I can't remember what caused...
07-07-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

The compromise is between my wife, associates and...

The compromise is between my wife, associates and myself. If I do "A" and you do "B" then the result will be "C" and we'll all be happy.
07-07-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

Sales is a numbers game. The more contacts made...

Sales is a numbers game. The more contacts made the greater the chance to book an order. Time is wasted... there is no doubt of that....both by the salesperson and the potential customer.
07-07-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

Still...... you miss the point. And don't call...

Still...... you miss the point. And don't call me a "jerk".
07-07-06, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

You miss the point. It's about negotiating and...

You miss the point. It's about negotiating and compromise. Get your head out of your backside.
07-07-06, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

Geez...lighten up would ya. I've been in sales...

Geez...lighten up would ya. I've been in sales for 30 years and have put up with the same frustrations and anxieties. Point is, if I go and "look" then you, wife et al, will drop the issue. While...
07-06-06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

I had it smogged in May for registration by a...

I had it smogged in May for registration by a test only facility. The numbers were so low that the technician was surprised. It helped, I think, to have the injectors replaced earlier this year...
07-06-06, 11:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By thomj513

My chance to "toy" with the car dealers.

Let me start with that I'm "car-lite" rather than "car-free". My job is that of a field sales rep, so I have to drive to see customers and to the office. The nice part is that the company pays me a...
06-27-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 915
Posted By thomj513

I've been driving for over 30 years; to clients...

I've been driving for over 30 years; to clients for sales-calls, to and from the office, schleping the kids and family to and fro from wherever, on vacations etc. I'm literally sick from it. I...
06-07-06, 04:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,641
Posted By thomj513

1973 Raleigh Sports. I ride it almost every...

1973 Raleigh Sports. I ride it almost every weekend for fun and to do routine errands. I probably ride it more than my '02 TREK 1000 road bike. I'm in the midst of renovating a Univega Super...
Forum: Touring
02-24-06, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,197
Posted By thomj513

I'm thinking out loud here so bear with me. Does...

I'm thinking out loud here so bear with me. Does anyone on this forum have experience with this maker? I've looked into ordering one. Price is kind of steep ( $6-7000.00) for basic setup minus...
02-09-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By thomj513

Check-out www.primal-sports.com. I've bought a...

Check-out www.primal-sports.com. I've bought a few of their T's over the years. They've high quality, which means they don't shrink or fade badly, and come in a variety of subjects- road, mountain...
02-06-06, 11:14 AM
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Views: 669
Posted By thomj513

Uniavega Super Strada project.

Two weeks ago I rescued this bike from my son-in-law's give-away yard sale. He had this bike and some old BMX bikes, that his kids trashed, marked as "free"; I asked and he gave it to me free. I...
02-02-06, 10:26 AM
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Views: 389
Posted By thomj513

San Diego Vacation Plans

It's that time of year again when my wife and I are planning our yearly trip to the San Diego area. We usually go around late April or early May to celebrate our wedding anniversary. In years past,...
01-23-06, 05:37 PM
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Views: 655
Posted By thomj513

Thanks for the reply. The Orange Line is quite...

Thanks for the reply. The Orange Line is quite nice. The bus is more like a short train on rubber tires; smooth and relatively quiet. The only part that concerns me is the motor morons who don't...
01-23-06, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By thomj513

This is one of my on-going attempts/actions to go...

This is one of my on-going attempts/actions to go car-lite/car-free. I convinced my wife to take the new Orange Line from the west San Fernando Valley to the Metro station in North Hollywood and...
01-10-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By thomj513

Los Angeles Auto Show...So what, who cares.

It's that time of year again and the auto industry in holding it's annual show of the latest and greatest (?) that they have to offer. For me it will be the third year in a row that I will not...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,147
Posted By thomj513

I ride a 2002 model. Although I don't commute...

I ride a 2002 model. Although I don't commute with it (it's 42 miles one way to the office) I do ride it on the weekends and during the week after work to run errands. Mine does not have the carbon...
11-02-05, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By thomj513

Thanks Carless, that's some great info. I...

Thanks Carless, that's some great info. I usually check-out the culturechange.org site and get the e-mail notices. I'll have to look through my list of favorites in this area and see what I can ad....
10-26-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,034
Posted By thomj513

Invisible Cyclists

Got the December 2005 issue of Bicycling magazine and read the articles on "invisible cyclists". Had a lot of mixed emotions and feelings but overall I am inspired and impressed by them. Anyone...
10-10-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,271
Posted By thomj513

Another interesting post. I agree with the...

Another interesting post. I agree with the others posters that an older Raleigh 3-speed, Breezer, Mongoose or Bianchi Milano would be great choices for an around town bike. I was in a similar...
10-05-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By thomj513

I heard on KNX News Radio that: GM's sales were...

I heard on KNX News Radio that: GM's sales were down 24%, Ford's was down 19% and SUV sales were down over 50% since the first of this year. On the flip side, bicycle sales were in excess of 19...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-05, 04:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,338
Posted By thomj513

I'm in a similar situation. Bought my TREK 1000...

I'm in a similar situation. Bought my TREK 1000 in early '02. It's great for what it is. Have considered upgrading many times but haven't for two reasons; first I told myself I had to do a...
09-12-05, 04:08 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,908
Posted By thomj513

I ride my 1973 Raleigh Sports, purchased this...

I ride my 1973 Raleigh Sports, purchased this last May for my birthday, 2-3 times a week. Mostly for going to the store, bank, post office, barber etc. It's in great usable condition but not...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,050
Posted By thomj513

I agree with PeterP. It's a small shop just...

I agree with PeterP. It's a small shop just north of the freeway. It's also part of the Velo Pasadena shop; owned by the same guy. Kind of a small place compared to the Pasadena store but still...
09-02-05, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By thomj513

On my way into the office this morning I passed a...

On my way into the office this morning I passed a small used car lot and noticed that they had about a dozen new bikes for sale. All hyped up with the usual balloons, streamers and big for sale...
08-26-05, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By thomj513

Got a call from my regular M.D. yesterday...

Got a call from my regular M.D. yesterday evening, the lab tests for Gout are negative. He's not ruling it out just yet; the next time I have a flare-up I'm to call his office and get in immediately...
08-23-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By thomj513

My question is how do people with this condition...

My question is how do people with this condition cope with it in their daily lives. I'm already seeking medical attention.
08-23-05, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 910
Posted By thomj513

I'm in the San Fernando Valley area of Los...

I'm in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Most of the rails I see in this area are welded steel tracks on crushed rock beds. Looks like it should give a fairly smooth ride.
08-23-05, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By thomj513

Gout

Went to Kaisers' Urgent Care unit last Friday with a sore and swollen toe/foot. This is the third time since last October that I've had this. The last time I went to Kaiser, the UC doc diagnosed(?)...
08-22-05, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 910
Posted By thomj513

Nice post. This will be the last year I'll do a...

Nice post. This will be the last year I'll do a driving vacation. My wife and I usually go for weekend trips by car; I'm the one who drives so it's no vacation for me. This Labor Day weekend we're...
08-18-05, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By thomj513

I would also advise you to get checked-out by...

I would also advise you to get checked-out by your doctor or medical provider. You may feel OK now and only have a few scrapes and bruises, but in a short period of time other problems may arise...
08-16-05, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By thomj513

Here in Los Angeles, there is The Recycler; most...

Here in Los Angeles, there is The Recycler; most major cities probably have something similar. It may not be as slick as Autotrader. When I sold our old T-Bird, I had 3-4 people at my house trying...
Forum: Touring
08-12-05, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By thomj513

Thanks for all the input so far. I've had two...

Thanks for all the input so far. I've had two TREK bikes in the past few year. Currently ride a 1000 road bike so I'm not real keen on another TREK although they are great bikes; I'd like something...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 960
Posted By thomj513

Adventure Cycling Association had a new product...

Adventure Cycling Association had a new product review in one of their recent issues regarding "drop" style bar ends for flat bars. I don't remember what issue it was in; might of been the May/June...
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