Who exactly are Bike Forums members? Post pics of you and your bike!
07-01-15, 07:48 PM
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Here is a picture of my recent score and one of myself with my other passion.
07-03-15, 09:08 PM
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Bikes: 2012 Litespeed C1R w/ 10spd DI2, 2005 Cannondale Six13, 1998 GT Forte titanium, 1989 Cannondale SR600 w/Shimano 105 group, Nishiki Pinnacle MTB, Vitus 979 w/Campag Veloce, Peugeot PSV10
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Me and my 1998 GT Forte Titanium
Here is a photo I took for a dating web site I used to frequent to show I was not totally gross and ugly. 
The bike is a 1998 GT Forte titanium frame set with carbon fork (Profile SC, a brand I have never heard of), Ultegra group, Mavic Cosmos wheelset, ControlTech stem, King headset, Avocet O2 seat and Richey Pro pedals. I bought the bike in 2006 - 2007 after moving to Chandler Arizona without a bike. Prior to moving I had a nice 1991 Cannondale SR600 with a Shimano 105 group that I had owned since new. I found the GT Forte advertised on craigslist for $700 and even though the frameset is a little big for me (I am 6'2" with a 34" inseam) I really liked the ride quality of the titanium frameset.
Since the time spent in the Arizona area I have riden this same titanium bike in many places across the country. Everywhere from Scottsdale and Chandler Arizona, in Olympia Washington, Reston Virginia, NW Indiana, Cheyenne Wyoming and now Youngstown Ohio. BTW, has anyone else ever riden Mill Creek Park in Youngstown Ohio? It is a great place to ride and is very underutilized. I have been told that Mill Creek Park is supposed to be the largest inner city park in the continental United States. The winter was a little hard on some of the roads but overall it is pretty nice.
The bike is a 1998 GT Forte titanium frame set with carbon fork (Profile SC, a brand I have never heard of), Ultegra group, Mavic Cosmos wheelset, ControlTech stem, King headset, Avocet O2 seat and Richey Pro pedals. I bought the bike in 2006 - 2007 after moving to Chandler Arizona without a bike. Prior to moving I had a nice 1991 Cannondale SR600 with a Shimano 105 group that I had owned since new. I found the GT Forte advertised on craigslist for $700 and even though the frameset is a little big for me (I am 6'2" with a 34" inseam) I really liked the ride quality of the titanium frameset.
Since the time spent in the Arizona area I have riden this same titanium bike in many places across the country. Everywhere from Scottsdale and Chandler Arizona, in Olympia Washington, Reston Virginia, NW Indiana, Cheyenne Wyoming and now Youngstown Ohio. BTW, has anyone else ever riden Mill Creek Park in Youngstown Ohio? It is a great place to ride and is very underutilized. I have been told that Mill Creek Park is supposed to be the largest inner city park in the continental United States. The winter was a little hard on some of the roads but overall it is pretty nice.
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07-15-15, 06:02 PM
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I wish I could cultivate some decent facial hair like almost everyone here!
I haven't posted on my own thread in like, forever. So here ya go:
DD
I haven't posted on my own thread in like, forever. So here ya go:
DD
07-21-15, 05:48 PM
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Bikes: Colnago Super, Basso Gap, Pogliaghi, Fabio Barecci, Torelli Pista, Miyata 1400A
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I guess retirement is treating you pretty well my friend! More time for riding those beautiful classics. Love the Colnago...
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08-01-15, 11:20 PM
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After darkening the bike some more. . . . .
08-17-15, 05:31 PM
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I'm the crazy barefoot runner/biker/hiker/everything
And my $80 all original LeTour (even the tires were original, but I did replace those last year).
And my $80 all original LeTour (even the tires were original, but I did replace those last year).
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08-18-15, 10:22 PM
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08-29-15, 11:39 AM
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On a ride today with my '72 Motobecane Grand Record. Love this bike.
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08-31-15, 06:06 AM
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Here I am with my newly purchased 73' Paramount. The grin hasn't worn off yet (two days later).
09-07-15, 03:40 PM
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Cleaned off the road grime yesterday and said to my wife, "Hey, let's get a picture before things are back to normal!"
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09-07-15, 03:57 PM
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Been a long while since I posted here too. I decided to break out the "Vitus" shorts today for the ride on the 979.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
09-12-15, 02:09 PM
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On the way to the Farmer's Market and then lunch in Stillwater.
Stole my son's Della Santa for the day.
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IMG_2554 by gomango1849, on Flickr[/IMG]
Stole my son's Della Santa for the day.
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IMG_2554 by gomango1849, on Flickr[/IMG]
09-13-15, 08:57 AM
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After the Kearsarge Klassic ride a couple of weeks ago. This year I've been keeping my spare tire around my waist instead of in the saddlebag. Have to work on getting it to fit back in the saddlebag.
09-13-15, 01:13 PM
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I went through our own famous Market yesterday while downtown in Seattle, too
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09-13-15, 07:15 PM
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At the finish of the Harmon Hundred with the trusty Battaglin.
09-15-15, 12:23 AM
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Somewhere in the wilds of Montana. Yes I'm carrying too much weight around the middle. It's killing my climbing and I need to lose more of it.
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09-15-15, 07:09 AM
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On the first bump in the road to 102 miles ~ 3800' climbing on our club century Saturday.
On the 1983 Trek 620 (nee 600). Glad I had the 28*24 low on the next 10-14% climb.
Although about mile 60 I wished I had a different saddle.
On the 1983 Trek 620 (nee 600). Glad I had the 28*24 low on the next 10-14% climb.
Although about mile 60 I wished I had a different saddle.
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09-15-15, 05:06 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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09-15-15, 07:35 PM
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Rock on!
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09-15-15, 07:37 PM
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I'd probably say the same if I could see it. Still temporarily relying on my not-so-smart backup computer...
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09-16-15, 05:02 PM
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I just bet there's a great story behind that pic!DD