Lipstick on a pig (why)
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From: Appleton WI
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
It is. Peugeot went through a period where French, Swiss, or English bottom brackets were used, but by the time the Carbolite lugless frames appeared, they had settled on English:
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#27
Many years ago, my cousin showed up at my place with a Motobecane Mirage frame, a new wheelset with aluminum rims, and a box of new upgrade parts, and asked me to build it up.
The frame was a good 2" too big for him and the chainstays had been crushed by a kickstand. For what he spent on parts, he could have bought a brand new Grand Jubilee and had money left over, but he was happy with it.
The frame was a good 2" too big for him and the chainstays had been crushed by a kickstand. For what he spent on parts, he could have bought a brand new Grand Jubilee and had money left over, but he was happy with it.
#28
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In the first photo, there’s a sign behind the bike that talks about the services the shop offers to farmworkers.
As I read this post ride, warm and dry, I’m reminded that I ride by choice, not necessity.
As I read this post ride, warm and dry, I’m reminded that I ride by choice, not necessity.
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From: Pac NW
Bikes: several Eddy Merz (ride like Eddy, braze like Jim!)
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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
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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.




