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Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-02-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By matchswain

Highlands Ranch/Centennial/Lone Tree groups

All,

Having just moved here from the (rainy) Pacific NW, I'm looking for some recommended group rides that leave from the Highlands Ranch/Centennial/Lone Tree/DTC area; I live in LT and work in...
Forum: Western Canada
05-16-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By matchswain

Hey Gerald, I've never put her on any bikes...

Hey Gerald,

I've never put her on any bikes her size, but at 5'6" with pretty long legs I'm going to guess she's probably going to need a 51-52cm road bike or 16-17 mountain. Ideally, it wouldn't...
Forum: Western Canada
05-15-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By matchswain

Perfect! Thanks, Ian. That's exactly the type of...

Perfect! Thanks, Ian. That's exactly the type of information I was hoping to get. I'll send her in...
Forum: Western Canada
05-11-11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By matchswain

Edmonton - used or co-op, suggestions needed

Hello all,

In an extremely encouraging development, my girlfriend (who lives in Edmonton) has decided she'd like to get a bike for the summer, after not riding for many years. Since I'm in NW...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-08-11, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,136
Posted By matchswain

Thanks so much for the help. We ended up going...

Thanks so much for the help. We ended up going through Steilacoom and DuPont and I-5 was much easier than I expected. Getting up to 70mph took some effort, though.

It was a great ride and now that...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-28-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,136
Posted By matchswain

Tacoma to Olympia - done it recently?

Hi all,

Has anyone ridden from Tacoma to Olympia recently? Any updates on closed roads, detours, paving issues, etc? I'd like to do it this weekend (for the first time) and I'm trying to avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By matchswain

All-around bike - keep aluminum CX or hold out for steel?

Well I know this will probably start a debate that's happened many times in these forums, but I'm in need of some specific input...

Through some patient searching, I've purchased a 2007 Trek XO1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,609
Posted By matchswain

Did the Malaysian models still have the "Made in...

Did the Malaysian models still have the "Made in England" script on the top tube? Mine does, but it makes me wonder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,609
Posted By matchswain

That's good to hear; I'll search out a B66 and...

That's good to hear; I'll search out a B66 and some bars. What's a good source for period-correct north roads bars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,609
Posted By matchswain

Hello all, While in a dusty garage looking...

Hello all,

While in a dusty garage looking at an old Schwinn last night, I saw this hanging in a dark corner...and wanted it. Without the dust it's in nice shape. The AW hub shows "78," so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

Hi all, Success! Taking your great...

Hi all,

Success! Taking your great suggestions into account, I started connecting with people having estate sales and found the bike below. It's got steel wheels, but that's the only drawback I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

Using your tips, I've got a lead on two bikes...

Using your tips, I've got a lead on two bikes that are in fantastic shape from sitting indoors, unused for many years. One is a Sekai 400 and the other is a Univega Rover Sport XCM, both little-used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

Abundance

Thanks to everyone for the terrific and detailed responses. Now I can focus my searches on those fruitful places rather than laid-back, "hope-I-find-something" meandering browsing through the thrift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

I saw that link as well. Out of ignorance about...

I saw that link as well. Out of ignorance about non-metric sizing, who does a 25.5" frame fit? Someone 6'4"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 10:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

Haha, great point Jim...abuse out of love? That...

Haha, great point Jim...abuse out of love? That was certainly the wrong word.

The advice is great, guys. Thanks so much for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 09:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,627
Posted By matchswain

Rideable steel under $100 - is it possible?

Hi all,

I'm the ultimate lurker but finally feel compelled to post. After riding a gifted Haro V1 too much and too hard, it's dying. It doesn't feel right putting on new, nice wheels and upgrading...
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