Greetings, enablers!
09-30-22, 04:39 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Greetings, enablers!
Hello, all. Some of you may remember an account here that went by the handle "deux jambes." Well, that was me. When life necessitated the sale of my last steed nearly a year ago, I logged outta here.
I'm happy to report that I've finally arrived at the point where I can once again look forward to enjoying some vintage steel, and the tinkering and riding that goes along with it.
And so that brings me here. Logged back into the legendary C&V BF, albeit with a new account and handle. Somewhere along the way, I forgot my old password, and had unfortunately deleted the email account which that account was linked to. Essentially locked out. I had to start fresh.
Anyhow, here's hoping that all here have been well, and have been enjoying many adventures in bike life and more. I'm quite excited to be back, as there isn't a greater bunch of enablers anywhere!
Matt
Eugene, OR
I'm happy to report that I've finally arrived at the point where I can once again look forward to enjoying some vintage steel, and the tinkering and riding that goes along with it.
And so that brings me here. Logged back into the legendary C&V BF, albeit with a new account and handle. Somewhere along the way, I forgot my old password, and had unfortunately deleted the email account which that account was linked to. Essentially locked out. I had to start fresh.
Anyhow, here's hoping that all here have been well, and have been enjoying many adventures in bike life and more. I'm quite excited to be back, as there isn't a greater bunch of enablers anywhere!
Matt
Eugene, OR
Last edited by Dirt Road Blues; 09-30-22 at 05:20 PM. Reason: typos
Likes For Dirt Road Blues:
09-30-22, 04:53 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Germany
Posts: 785
Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 273 Post(s)
Liked 594 Times
in
471 Posts
Hello Matt and Welcome again to the forums. I don't remember ever seeing deux jambes, but it doesn't matter.Good that you are back.
Lattz
Lattz
09-30-22, 05:01 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 3,225
Bikes: '82 Univega Competizione, '72 Motobecane Grand Record, '83 Mercian KOM Touring, '85 Univega Alpina Uno, '76 Eisentraut Limited
Mentioned: 56 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1066 Post(s)
Liked 1,115 Times
in
664 Posts
Welcome back!
09-30-22, 05:01 PM
#4
Edumacator
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Posts: 5,372
Bikes: '87 Crestdale, '87 Basso Gap, '92 Rossin Performance EL-OS, 1990 VanTuyl, 1980s Losa, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 1987 PX10, etc...
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1712 Post(s)
Liked 1,783 Times
in
1,198 Posts
I think I remember buying quite a few items from you as you were paring down the stockpile..
Glad you are back! Now how can we enable you...?
Glad you are back! Now how can we enable you...?
__________________
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
09-30-22, 05:16 PM
#5
Myrtle Beach Crab
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Newport RI
Posts: 627
Bikes: enough one would think, but thinking isn't my strong point
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 211 Post(s)
Liked 322 Times
in
138 Posts
Originally Posted by Dirt Road Blues
Hello, all. Some of you may remember an account here that went by the handle "deux jambes." Well, that was me. When life neccesitated the sale of my last steed nearly a year ago, I logged outta here.
I'm happy to report that I've finally arrived at the point where I can once again look forward to enjoying some vintage steel, and the tinkering and riding that goes along with it.
And so that brings me here. Logged back into the legendary C&V BF, albeit with a new account and handle. Somewhere along the way, I forgot my old password, and had unfortunately deleted the email account which that account was linked to. Essentially locked out. I had to start fresh.
Anyhow, here's hoping that all here have been well, and have been enjoying many adventures in bike life and more. I'm quite excited to back, as there isn't a greater bunch of enablers anywhere!
Matt
Eugene, OR
I'm happy to report that I've finally arrived at the point where I can once again look forward to enjoying some vintage steel, and the tinkering and riding that goes along with it.
And so that brings me here. Logged back into the legendary C&V BF, albeit with a new account and handle. Somewhere along the way, I forgot my old password, and had unfortunately deleted the email account which that account was linked to. Essentially locked out. I had to start fresh.
Anyhow, here's hoping that all here have been well, and have been enjoying many adventures in bike life and more. I'm quite excited to back, as there isn't a greater bunch of enablers anywhere!
Matt
Eugene, OR
09-30-22, 05:45 PM
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Lattz
Hello Matt and Welcome again to the forums. I don't remember ever seeing deux jambes, but it doesn't matter.Good that you are back.
Lattz
Lattz
Originally Posted by noobinsf
Welcome back!
Originally Posted by jdawginsc
I think I remember buying quite a few items from you as you were paring down the stockpile..
Glad you are back! Now how can we enable you...?
Glad you are back! Now how can we enable you...?
Oh, but also, if anyone can point me towards an early to mid 80's Trek 800 series sized around 19" then that's exactly the level of enabling I'm hoping to get into right now.
Originally Posted by cocoabeachcrab
welcome back, and looking fwd to sharing the journey into bike building debauchery with you again!
Last edited by Dirt Road Blues; 09-30-22 at 05:48 PM.
Likes For Dirt Road Blues:
09-30-22, 05:47 PM
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by obrentharris
Welcome home!
Brent
Brent
09-30-22, 06:11 PM
#9
Phyllo-buster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 8,500
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
Mentioned: 126 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2186 Post(s)
Liked 1,713 Times
in
1,065 Posts
deux jambe...still got both legs?
So, what can we sell or trade with you today? What size frame? C'mon, time's flying by.
Welcome back.
So, what can we sell or trade with you today? What size frame? C'mon, time's flying by.
Welcome back.
09-30-22, 06:29 PM
#10
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by clubman
deux jambe...still got both legs?
So, what can we sell or trade with you today? What size frame? C'mon, time's flying by.
Welcome back.
So, what can we sell or trade with you today? What size frame? C'mon, time's flying by.
Welcome back.
Last edited by Dirt Road Blues; 09-30-22 at 06:33 PM. Reason: sentance completion
09-30-22, 06:30 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose (Willow Glen) Ca
Posts: 8,913
Bikes: 85 team Miyata (modern 5800 105) , '84 Team Miyata,(dura ace old school) 80?? SR Semi-Pro 600 Arabesque
Mentioned: 94 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1884 Post(s)
Liked 1,721 Times
in
1,030 Posts
Welcome back, we are your people, enablers all
__________________
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or whole biked 57,58)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or whole biked 57,58)
09-30-22, 06:35 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Front Range CO
Posts: 613
Bikes: '88 Novara Randonee, 1981 Trek 957, 1968 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raliegh Super Course, 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert, 1987 Trek 560 Pro Series, 1972 Dawes Galaxy, 1996 Schwinn Homegrown, 1996 Trek 990
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 256 Post(s)
Liked 347 Times
in
162 Posts
Welcome back and greetings, fellow convincer!
09-30-22, 07:34 PM
#13
Rustbelt Rider
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Canton, OH
Posts: 9,122
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 257 Post(s)
Liked 355 Times
in
170 Posts
Glad to have you back in the fold!
__________________
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
09-30-22, 08:52 PM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 11,744
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 231 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3663 Post(s)
Liked 4,200 Times
in
2,514 Posts
09-30-22, 09:42 PM
#16
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by squirtdad
Welcome back, we are your people, enablers all
Originally Posted by AdventureManCO
Welcome back and greetings, fellow convincer!
Originally Posted by mkeller234
Glad to have you back in the fold!
Originally Posted by merziac
Originally Posted by Kabuki12
We kept the lights on for ya! Welcome back.
09-30-22, 11:39 PM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 11,744
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 231 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3663 Post(s)
Liked 4,200 Times
in
2,514 Posts
Originally Posted by Dirt Road Blues
This is why I am here. The enabling is key. You all never disappoint.
Thanks Van. I don't know, picking out a handle is so complicated. It came down to the fact that I love the blues, and I want to ride my next bike in the dirt. Good to see ya friend!
Thanks Van. I don't know, picking out a handle is so complicated. It came down to the fact that I love the blues, and I want to ride my next bike in the dirt. Good to see ya friend!
is for the bailout, desertion, perceived slight, abandonment, etc. 
Always had a feeling you were being hamstrung by your road bikes.
Couldn't put my finger on it since I don't really embrace it although I do take a short path or gravel stretch sparingly.
And have a route through Gateway green I use on return trips back from BTD that is pretty real deal for me but only about 3/4 of a mile with some fairly serious gravel and a single big ditch that takes some juice to get through so I get a taste once in awhile.
10-01-22, 06:14 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 28,477
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 109 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4898 Post(s)
Liked 2,864 Times
in
1,921 Posts
often refer to us as addicts, but enablers works too! ;-)
10-01-22, 06:46 AM
#19
Edumacator
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Posts: 5,372
Bikes: '87 Crestdale, '87 Basso Gap, '92 Rossin Performance EL-OS, 1990 VanTuyl, 1980s Losa, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 1987 PX10, etc...
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1712 Post(s)
Liked 1,783 Times
in
1,198 Posts
I assume you are talking about an Antelope type?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15507422595...Bk9SR7StmrnyYA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15507422595...Bk9SR7StmrnyYA
__________________
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
10-01-22, 11:24 AM
#20
Edumacator
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Posts: 5,372
Bikes: '87 Crestdale, '87 Basso Gap, '92 Rossin Performance EL-OS, 1990 VanTuyl, 1980s Losa, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 1987 PX10, etc...
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1712 Post(s)
Liked 1,783 Times
in
1,198 Posts
I have a 1992 Hard Rock frame and 1991 Schwinn KOM, but at the distance, not sure it is worth it for you.
GT Karokoram in there, I think.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D
Antelope $110 Salem Oregon (looks a bit small).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6-ccbe7f875df3
GT Karokoram in there, I think.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D
Antelope $110 Salem Oregon (looks a bit small).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6-ccbe7f875df3
__________________
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course)...need to not buy any more.
10-01-22, 12:15 PM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 1,930
Bikes: ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer, ‘79 Miyata 912 by Gugificazione
Mentioned: 160 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 477 Post(s)
Liked 372 Times
in
222 Posts
Originally Posted by Dirt Road Blues
…I'm thinking a relaxed geometry early 80's Trek mtb would make an ideal platform for reentry back into the saddle. Now, if I can only find someone who has one laying around in about a size 19 and is also willing to part with it. Hopefully its not too big of a dream to be able to procure such material and get it dialed in before the rains come.
If you get up to Seattle, there are lots of bikes fitting that description at Bike Works (bikeworks.org), where I’m a volunteer. And we have plenty of suitable parts, if what is installed isn’t quite right. Saturday afternoons are usually a good time to check out all the possibilities.
10-01-22, 08:25 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Posts: 2,318
Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
Mentioned: 87 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 748 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
672 Posts
Glad you’re back, Matt. Carry on!
__________________
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
10-01-22, 08:51 PM
#24
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by merziac
Oh, I get the blues reference, the is for the bailout, desertion, perceived slight, abandonment, etc.
Always had a feeling you were being hamstrung by your road bikes.
Couldn't put my finger on it since I don't really embrace it although I do take a short path or gravel stretch sparingly.
And have a route through Gateway green I use on return trips back from BTD that is pretty real deal for me but only about 3/4 of a mile with some fairly serious gravel and a single big ditch that takes some juice to get through so I get a taste once in awhile.
is for the bailout, desertion, perceived slight, abandonment, etc. Always had a feeling you were being hamstrung by your road bikes.
Couldn't put my finger on it since I don't really embrace it although I do take a short path or gravel stretch sparingly.
And have a route through Gateway green I use on return trips back from BTD that is pretty real deal for me but only about 3/4 of a mile with some fairly serious gravel and a single big ditch that takes some juice to get through so I get a taste once in awhile.
Hamstrung is right. I'm not an athletic rider, and I'm way too nervous on pretty bikes that feel a tad delicate to be able to enjoy them to their fullest.
Likes For Dirt Road Blues:
10-01-22, 09:06 PM
#25
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by rumrunn6
often refer to us as addicts, but enablers works too! ;-)
Originally Posted by jdawginsc
I assume you are talking about an Antelope type?
Originally Posted by Dfrost
Welcome back!
If you get up to Seattle, there are lots of bikes fitting that description at Bike Works (bikeworks.org), where I’m a volunteer. And we have plenty of suitable parts, if what is installed isn’t quite right. Saturday afternoons are usually a good time to check out all the possibilities.
If you get up to Seattle, there are lots of bikes fitting that description at Bike Works (bikeworks.org), where I’m a volunteer. And we have plenty of suitable parts, if what is installed isn’t quite right. Saturday afternoons are usually a good time to check out all the possibilities.
Originally Posted by Whit51
I remember deaux jambes. Welcome back!
Originally Posted by ascherer
Glad you’re back, Matt. Carry on!
Likes For Dirt Road Blues:
