Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
John E
My fastest bicycle is my 30-year-old 10kg Bianchi. As others have observed, once you obtain a bicycle of decent quality, performance is up to you.
I actually ride my 30-year-old Serotta more than my modern road bike. A modern bike provides a small performance improvement, but the vintage bike better reflects my identity as an established bicyclist who has his own style and knows how to enjoy life.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 10-09-14 at 10:47 AM.