Sizing Up a Raleigh International
10-03-20, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Slowride79
Here’s one. I think 23.5” . needs thorough cleaning but appears all there. Price more reasonable than others.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/b...206012041.html
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10-03-20, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
I had/have a rando dream also, but at my age, PBP might never happen, so I'm attuned to your window of opportunity.
I don't aspire to do PBP, but sometimes I think I should give the sport a try. One thing that daunts me is that the first ride of the season is 200 km, and they go up quickly as the season progresses. If I can't do the first, can I even get into it? Plus I need to work out some medical problems (feet and back) before I can take long rides confidently. I'm working with a podiatrist on the feet currently and will soon address my back.
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10-03-20, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
Now that you mention it, I was 58 as it was a month or so before my 59th birthday.
On a ride a couple of weeks ago, my fellow riders were 65, 68, and 75. Felt kinda nice to be the young guy.
On a ride a couple of weeks ago, my fellow riders were 65, 68, and 75. Felt kinda nice to be the young guy.
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10-05-20, 11:59 AM
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I am 51, but for the record, I've been in my late 40's since I was born...some might say "old soul," but for me I just embraced being curmudgeonly early on.
10-05-20, 12:05 PM
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I bought a damn bike!
So after some wheeling and dealing, I got that mid-80's Miyata 1000 for $375 shipped from TN. That's the bike I'll start getting less fat on, and then start planning my rando build. I'm off and running...thanks so much for the support!
10-05-20, 01:20 PM
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I agree ^^^. I was going to recommend a Miyata 1000 or Specialized Expedition (basically the same frame).
10-05-20, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
I'm still not happy that @RiddleOfSteel didn't join us, leaving me as both the youngest and the slowest guy in the group. (For the record, he's younger. I wasn't getting out of being slowest.)
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Congratulations on that purchase, @johnbobey! It looks like a great example of a superlative bike.
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Bravo.
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Originally Posted by johnbobey
So after some wheeling and dealing, I got that mid-80's Miyata 1000 for $375 shipped from TN. That's the bike I'll start getting less fat on, and then start planning my rando build. I'm off and running...thanks so much for the support!
I'd check the stem to make sure it's meant to be that far above the headset. I don't recognize it as one of the ones that's tall like that, but maybe it's just one I'm not familiar with.
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
I'm still not happy that @RiddleOfSteel didn't join us, leaving me as both the youngest and the slowest guy in the group. (For the record, he's younger. I wasn't getting out of being slowest.)
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Originally Posted by johnbobey
So after some wheeling and dealing, I got that mid-80's Miyata 1000 for $375 shipped from TN. That's the bike I'll start getting less fat on, and then start planning my rando build. I'm off and running...thanks so much for the support!
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johnbobey , rereading your OP about height and inseam, glad you selected this one. It is certainly a good frame size for a comfortable long-distance fit for you.
There‘s some bike servicing In your future, based on the cables, but no obvious showstoppers. How are your bike mechanic skills?
We look forward to following along on this one!
There‘s some bike servicing In your future, based on the cables, but no obvious showstoppers. How are your bike mechanic skills?
We look forward to following along on this one!
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I got so much help making this decision...I feel lucky to have landed this bike. My plan is to get her and then head to my LBS to have it tuned and any consumables replaced that have given their all. I'll swap on the fresh tires it comes with, and when I wear them out I'll see how much bigger I can go. Fortunately in San Diego, I don't have to worry about clearance for fenders (though my forthcoming rando build will have them and ideally tires in a size that starts with a "4").
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
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Originally Posted by johnbobey
I got so much help making this decision...I feel lucky to have landed this bike. My plan is to get her and then head to my LBS to have it tuned and any consumables replaced that have given their all. I'll swap on the fresh tires it comes with, and when I wear them out I'll see how much bigger I can go. Fortunately in San Diego, I don't have to worry about clearance for fenders (though my forthcoming rando build will have them and ideally tires in a size that starts with a "4").
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
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Amen to that. When it comes to bikes, just say Yes!
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Originally Posted by ascherer
Buncha whippersnappers!
Of course, the eldest (Bill) was hammering at the front for 3 days.
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Originally Posted by johnbobey
So after some wheeling and dealing, I got that mid-80's Miyata 1000 for $375 shipped from TN. That's the bike I'll start getting less fat on, and then start planning my rando build. I'm off and running...thanks so much for the support!
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Originally Posted by johnbobey
I got so much help making this decision...I feel lucky to have landed this bike. My plan is to get her and then head to my LBS to have it tuned and any consumables replaced that have given their all. I'll swap on the fresh tires it comes with, and when I wear them out I'll see how much bigger I can go. Fortunately in San Diego, I don't have to worry about clearance for fenders (though my forthcoming rando build will have them and ideally tires in a size that starts with a "4").
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
Ironically, someone in the single speed forum say my initial Voyageur post and directed me to a Wabi Classic that I may get as well...always liked having a single for errands. So in the short span of two weeks I could very well have gone from no bikes to two, with a third on deck. After all, nothing exceeds like excess...
Wonderful Miyata btw that bike is a grail touring bike for many folks here and I am sure it will make a splendid all day rider. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by gugie
On that Last Winter Ride of the Willamette Valley we gathered up at the Atelier before liftoff. @Dfrost looked around and claimed he was probably the eldest, but we quickly devined that he was only about the median age in that group!
Of course, the eldest (Bill) was hammering at the front for 3 days.
Of course, the eldest (Bill) was hammering at the front for 3 days.
2 seasons back I was on a trail ride with a bunch of iBoBs and @noglider brought his daughter's paramour, a fine strapping young X-Sports kinda fella. He did ok. At one point on the return trip he caught up to where I and others were waiting. He looked at me and said "How'd you get here already?" I told him I practice a lot
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