For the month of May: Five Foot Two, Bikes of Blue
04-30-18 | 02:25 PM
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aka Tom Reingold
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
For the month of May: Five Foot Two, Bikes of Blue
Now is the month of maying,
The month of bikes of blue
This game that we are playing,
Your blue bikes, let us view.
The month of bikes of blue
This game that we are playing,
Your blue bikes, let us view.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
04-30-18 | 02:46 PM
#2
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From: San Mateo,Ca.
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
1962 Huffy/Raleigh
1962 HUFFY SPORTSMAN (made by Raleigh of Nottingham,England) by 2cam16, on Flickr
1997 Trek 7000
1997 TREK 7000 by 2cam16, on Flickr
1962 HUFFY SPORTSMAN (made by Raleigh of Nottingham,England) by 2cam16, on Flickr
1997 Trek 7000
1997 TREK 7000 by 2cam16, on Flickr
04-30-18 | 04:47 PM
#4
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
When I lived in the suburbs I had a Ross Mt. Rainer. In its last incarnation I set it up with drops, a rack and baskets as a local errand ride. When I moved to Manhattan I put it back to its original state and gave it to a friend who needed it.
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04-30-18 | 04:59 PM
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From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Thought you were going in a different direction at first, [MENTION=152773]noglider[/MENTION]. 
04-30-18 | 05:08 PM
#7
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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From: Richmond, Virginia
Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT, Jeunet mixte
It's not May yet!!!
04-30-18 | 05:58 PM
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From: STP
My Hollands is off to live at my BIL's in Bayern.
Will be a super fun bike to have in the Bavarian foothills.
Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr
Will be a super fun bike to have in the Bavarian foothills.
Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr
04-30-18 | 06:44 PM
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
04-30-18 | 08:15 PM
#13
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
1985 Trek 620 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
1985 Trek 620 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
1986 Trek 400 Elance by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
1986 Trek 400 Elance by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
04-30-18 | 08:26 PM
#14
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From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
1988 Schwinn Le Tour I picked up last spring at a local flea market.
04-30-18 | 08:49 PM
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Merckx Corsa Extra SLX with Campy, repainted by previous owner at CyclArt. 48/34 crankset from VO.
Eddy
Eddy
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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04-30-18 | 09:01 PM
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1974 Paramount ~ 1974 Raleigh Pro ~ 1977 Pro-Tour ~ 1978 TX900 ~ IronMan 85,87:E/M,88:M/Pro,89:E ~ 98 Peugeot Festina Replica
I have a couple..
1974 Raleigh Professional
1980 Trek 613
1992 Mongooose IBOC Pro
1997 Klein Stage
1974 Raleigh Professional
1980 Trek 613
1992 Mongooose IBOC Pro
1997 Klein Stage
04-30-18 | 09:02 PM
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Been there on a blue DeRosa.
(and many other bikes = just about my favorite ride)
Better pic of the DeRosa.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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04-30-18 | 09:18 PM
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
[MENTION=319010]Narhay[/MENTION] & [MENTION=365143]fleslider[/MENTION] = absolutely love that color Raleigh Pro.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
05-01-18 | 05:23 AM
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From: Ontario
All these amazing high end bikes...I think I need to inject a little "street" here (nothing says realistic like patina):
Mid 70s Lejeune Mixte:
I recently posted this 49 Humber with its (mostly intact) blue paint:
Also recently posted some shots of this 38 CCM - I like this "racy" shot:
Mid 70s Lejeune Mixte:
I recently posted this 49 Humber with its (mostly intact) blue paint:
Also recently posted some shots of this 38 CCM - I like this "racy" shot: