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Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,132
Posted By GeorgeK

Made by Ferrari...

Made by Ferrari...
08-22-06, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By GeorgeK

I vote Athena. I assembled more than one bike...

I vote Athena. I assembled more than one bike with this group in the late 80's, early 90's.
04-26-06, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,087
Posted By GeorgeK

Cilo bikes were made in Romanel sur Lausanne, on...

Cilo bikes were made in Romanel sur Lausanne, on the shores of lake Geneva. The factory was about 5 miles from my house. They used to make very nice steel frames up to the late 80's, but totally...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-05, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,233
Posted By GeorgeK

I have not been below 165, nowadays I am more...

I have not been below 165, nowadays I am more towards 200 lbs. Still never had a pich flat.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,167
Posted By GeorgeK

Guru, Yes, this one was on the Furkapass

Guru,
Yes, this one was on the Furkapass
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-05, 01:13 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,167
Posted By GeorgeK

Not much really...

Not much really...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,233
Posted By GeorgeK

That's weird. I have always used 20s, never had a...

That's weird. I have always used 20s, never had a single pinch flat (in 20 years of riding), and didn't feel any significant disconfort. But then, I have never tried anything else, so my point is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-05, 05:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,633
Posted By GeorgeK

I have this exact frame, in naked carbon. Much...

I have this exact frame, in naked carbon. Much less than 25k, though :D
For some reason, the gold has worn off my record gruppo ??
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,206
Posted By GeorgeK

It is the St Gothard in the Swiss Alps, between...

It is the St Gothard in the Swiss Alps, between Airolo and Andermatt. Now for the killer: it is cobblestones. 3000ft in about 8 miles. There are worse climbs. The Swiss Touring Club has an organised...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 06:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,206
Posted By GeorgeK

What is that word, "brakes"?? :D

What is that word, "brakes"??
:D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 05:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,206
Posted By GeorgeK

I have climbed about every single Swiss Alps...

I have climbed about every single Swiss Alps pass. Here is the upper half of one of my favorites.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,075
Posted By GeorgeK

Whatever your ortho says, do it. The lower fibula...

Whatever your ortho says, do it. The lower fibula is VERY important in the ankle joint, and holds important ligaments.
You don't want aggressive degenerative arthritis to develop because the bone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 05:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,115
Posted By GeorgeK

Todd! go back on the PP board! LOL!

Todd! go back on the PP board! LOL!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,115
Posted By GeorgeK

Someone said Porsche?? Go there: ...

Someone said Porsche??

Go there:

www.pelicanparts.com

Best forum there is. It contains the relevant info to correct some of the inepsies mentionned here.

I have *never* buzzed a cyclist....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,392
Posted By GeorgeK

Magic, That is the St Gothard in the swiss...

Magic,
That is the St Gothard in the swiss alps. A favourite of mine. All cobblestones.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,392
Posted By GeorgeK

When you feel like you are doing OK, you look up,...

When you feel like you are doing OK, you look up, and there she is, slowly pulling away. On this climb...

Yes I married her.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 05:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,919
Posted By GeorgeK

For that much, please someone buy mine!

For that much, please someone buy mine!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-05, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 742
Posted By GeorgeK

I would worry. The rust that you see is one...

I would worry. The rust that you see is one thing. If that rust goes in the interface between the crank/spyder and the steel axle, you are looking at a failure of the bond.
Myself? I'd have it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By GeorgeK

I dumped all my bike comuters a few years ago,...

I dumped all my bike comuters a few years ago, and use a cheapo wristwatch. After years of sports competition, the last thing I need on my bike is something to entice me to go harder.
My bicycling...
Forum: Touring
09-26-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By GeorgeK

Well in hungarian (I was born there a long while...

Well in hungarian (I was born there a long while ago) Macka is the cat, and Macek is a familiar word for cat.
How many lives left? :)
Forum: Touring
09-26-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By GeorgeK

Beautiful pics, Machka. BTW you know what...

Beautiful pics, Machka.

BTW you know what "macka" means, do you?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
Posted By GeorgeK

"You do know that any damping will seriously...

"You do know that any damping will seriously hinder your power output, right?"

Yes I do. My experience is that I climb slower with the C35 than with the Master Ti. It is a repeatable experiment. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
Posted By GeorgeK

When I climb, I like to have that wippy feeling...

When I climb, I like to have that wippy feeling of a frame when I am on top/bottom of the stroke. The C35 does not move at all, lulling you into beleving you are not putting any strength in your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
Posted By GeorgeK

My Colnago-Ferrari C35 is insanely stiff, to the...

My Colnago-Ferrari C35 is insanely stiff, to the point of being hard to climb with.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 07:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,900
Posted By GeorgeK

Whatever you choose, make sure it is well...

Whatever you choose, make sure it is well equipped. For a rason that escapes me, most bike makers opt for lower range groups on w's bikes. Why? don't they deserve to have it as good as men??
My wife...
08-27-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By GeorgeK

Need help re: special cleat pattern

I use on my MTB a pair of vintage Look MP90 pedals which are basically a "mtb-ised* look pedal, and I like them a lot. I am however in a bind, as my trusty Sidi Dominators are showing their age, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,649
Posted By GeorgeK

It is a flite Evo1. The Evo2 was carbon/kevlar,...

It is a flite Evo1. The Evo2 was carbon/kevlar, yelow/black. It is a carbon shell that takes its confort from its flexibility. Again, saddles are a *very* subjective matter. It fits my rear end, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,649
Posted By GeorgeK

It is all a matter of personal preferences. This...

It is all a matter of personal preferences. This has carried me for day long rides without complaints:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 05:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,923
Posted By GeorgeK

Of course this comment is not objective, since it...

Of course this comment is not objective, since it is the expression of an opinion.
Ceci dit les commentateurs cyclistes français sont des graves hypocrites. Dans le verbe ils condamnent le dopage...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,240
Posted By GeorgeK

Swoopy it is, and very fast as well. Another shot...

Swoopy it is, and very fast as well. Another shot :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 06:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,923
Posted By GeorgeK

With regard to the french "objectivity": they...

With regard to the french "objectivity": they forgot in one nanosecond that Richard Virenque lied through his teeth until the proof was so overwhelming that even his atrophic brain could grasp it....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 05:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,758
Posted By GeorgeK

I am a radiologist by profession. I see cancer...

I am a radiologist by profession. I see cancer cases by the score, everyday.
I can give 2 pieces of advice, that are very unspecific but very helpful:

- Eat all you can, healthy stuff. The more...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 03:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,186
Posted By GeorgeK

My personal best is 94 KpH, which translates to...

My personal best is 94 KpH, which translates to 58.5 mph, down a pass in the Alps. I ride all the time in the Alps, so big descents are no biggie. There was that time, however when the front tubular...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,090
Posted By GeorgeK

I would not be so harsh. If it has not broken by...

I would not be so harsh. If it has not broken by now, it probably won't. Plus it's a Colnago, not a Huffy. Build it up with a classic gruppo, and use it for selected rides where confort is at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,090
Posted By GeorgeK

Patriot, I agree. I would pay 700 if it was...

Patriot, I agree. I would pay 700 if it was not/little ridden and my size, and then only because mine has served me so well. More of an nostalgic thing.
However if I was selling, I would keep it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,090
Posted By GeorgeK

I would not hope for more than 700$, unless...

I would not hope for more than 700$, unless someone wants a Bititan real bad. They do get tired over the years. I wouldn't believe it until I had my new bike.
Do you know how much use it has seen? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,090
Posted By GeorgeK

This is an early 90's Bititan. Very nice frame,...

This is an early 90's Bititan. Very nice frame, although quite a few cracked near the bottom bracket. I love the Bititan frames, in fact there are altogether 3 in my family (Wife's, father's mine),...
08-19-05, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,839
Posted By GeorgeK

My new (to me) Salsa La Cruz. It is my only bike...

My new (to me) Salsa La Cruz. It is my only bike for the coming year, and it works great. Not too thrilled about the Avid brakes, will probably change them when finances permit.
Anyone know where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 05:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,240
Posted By GeorgeK

My C35:

My C35:
08-09-05, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By GeorgeK

Found it! http://www.a2zcomponents.com/ada.htm

Found it!
http://www.a2zcomponents.com/ada.htm
08-07-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By GeorgeK

Thank you! I am slowly going forward. The frame...

Thank you! I am slowly going forward. The frame is a 15", and I am wondering about clearance, but I think I am on the right path.
08-07-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By GeorgeK

Need info re: disc brake on a Schwinn Homegrown frame

Hi, I'm kind of new here, and I need help: I have bought a Schwinn Homegrown, v-brake equipped bike, and I am pondering fitting disc brakes to it. In the front the Rock shox fork is prepared for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-05, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,243
Posted By GeorgeK

Yes I admit I am lucky. Some came during my stint...

Yes I admit I am lucky. Some came during my stint as a weekend employee at the bike shop. All have served duty with incredible reliability. Only the C35 doesn't climb the passes, as it is way to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,243
Posted By GeorgeK

My bikes, and my wife's. I like her to have as...

My bikes, and my wife's. I like her to have as good as I do, and she uses them to the fullest.
Forum: Introductions
08-05-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By GeorgeK

a Swiss in....Montreal

Hello to everyone!
My name is George.
I am a Swiss expatriate for one year in Montreal, working at the General Hospital.
After a month or so here it became unbearable, so I bought myself the only...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 05:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,898
Posted By GeorgeK

Hi, I'm new here. Name's George A climb? well,...

Hi, I'm new here. Name's George
A climb? well, here is my usual playground (my wife in the pic):

Anyone guess where it is?
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