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02-12-15, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
I got one of these:
02-12-15, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Looks like first week of August, with the Dare on the 8th.....or the 2nd week with the Dare to lead it off!
02-12-15, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Looks like first week of August, with the Dare on the 8th.....or the 2nd week with the Dare to lead it off!
I may get to ride quite a bit with any of the forum members that live near Schaumberg or Rockford.
Five tournaments already scheduled...... with more to come.
02-12-15, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gomango
I will do as many of these as I can fit into our son's zany soccer schedule.
I may get to ride quite a bit with any of the forum members that live near Schaumberg or Rockford.
Five tournaments already scheduled...... with more to come.
I may get to ride quite a bit with any of the forum members that live near Schaumberg or Rockford.
Five tournaments already scheduled...... with more to come.
02-12-15, 08:41 PM
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I received this lovely B72 courtesy of @rootboy. I've adjusted it several times and have ridden around. Why, oh why, does it take so much futzing around to get one's saddle "just right"?
Brooks B72 by velocivixen, on Flickr
Brooks B72 Underside by velocivixen, on Flickr
OOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
Brooks B72 by velocivixen, on FlickrBrooks B72 Underside by velocivixen, on FlickrOOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
02-12-15, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
I live in between scumburg and Rockford
02-13-15, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by gomango
If it's ok with you, I'll send along dates of tournaments and see if you are available any of those days for rides.
02-13-15, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Looks like first week of August, with the Dare on the 8th.....or the 2nd week with the Dare to lead it off!
On a different note, I drove across town and found hen's teeth today...
02-13-15, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
I received this lovely B72 courtesy of @rootboy. I've adjusted it several times and have ridden around. Why, oh why, does it take so much futzing around to get one's saddle "just right"?
Brooks B72 by velocivixen, on Flickr
Brooks B72 Underside by velocivixen, on Flickr
OOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
Brooks B72 by velocivixen, on FlickrBrooks B72 Underside by velocivixen, on FlickrOOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
02-13-15, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
I received this lovely B72 courtesy of @rootboy. I've adjusted it several times and have ridden around. Why, oh why, does it take so much futzing around to get one's saddle "just right"?
OOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
OOPS. Sorry for the huge photos. I'm still getting used to Flickr.
02-13-15, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
Come during the first week, travel another 300 miles north and you are more than welcome to join me here, Grand View Firehouse 50 Bicycle Race |
02-13-15, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrome Molly
I dare you to cross the river.
On a different note, I drove across town and found hen's teeth today...
On a different note, I drove across town and found hen's teeth today...
Were those at Charlies?
02-13-15, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gomango
Were those at Charlies?
02-13-15, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrome Molly
I'd be up for that. Are you doing the group 50, or the time trail?
I time trial by myself the rest of the time I'm up there.
02-13-15, 06:09 PM
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@dweenk - it's already been installed. I've ridden & adjusted several times. Just about perfect now. Although crackled & dry looking I don't think its been ridden much. Doesn't have significant butt prints in it.
@tricky - I believe that rootboy already had given it liberal amounts of proofide. I gave it a coat of Obeneuf's. Didn't make a difference. Saddle looks just perfect for the bike. Like it's been there the whole time.
@tricky - I believe that rootboy already had given it liberal amounts of proofide. I gave it a coat of Obeneuf's. Didn't make a difference. Saddle looks just perfect for the bike. Like it's been there the whole time.
02-13-15, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
Why, oh why, does it take so much futzing around to get one's saddle "just right"?
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02-16-15, 10:09 AM
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Not exactly received in the mail but, rather, hand delivered.
My dad has had a rough few years with multiple fractures and a run in with cancer. At 73 I think he thought he would be riding for years to come but he just can't take the risk with the fragile nature of his bones. He's already given me three bikes - a 60's Peugeot PL8, his Klein Comp Pulse and the Spectrum titanium. This past weekend he delivered quite a few of his nicer jerseys (he was big into Primal Wear stuff years ago) and some nice bib tights for winter riding. The kicker was the NOS set of Campagnolo Chorus (at least I'm pretty sure that's what they are) brake levers that he stumbled on in his basement. Another set is on my PX10 (were original to the Spectrum).
Just adding to it I got a visit from D.D. this weekend with a wheelset I can use for big climbs - check out the 14-32 6 spd ratio on these Mavic G40's.
My dad has had a rough few years with multiple fractures and a run in with cancer. At 73 I think he thought he would be riding for years to come but he just can't take the risk with the fragile nature of his bones. He's already given me three bikes - a 60's Peugeot PL8, his Klein Comp Pulse and the Spectrum titanium. This past weekend he delivered quite a few of his nicer jerseys (he was big into Primal Wear stuff years ago) and some nice bib tights for winter riding. The kicker was the NOS set of Campagnolo Chorus (at least I'm pretty sure that's what they are) brake levers that he stumbled on in his basement. Another set is on my PX10 (were original to the Spectrum).
Just adding to it I got a visit from D.D. this weekend with a wheelset I can use for big climbs - check out the 14-32 6 spd ratio on these Mavic G40's.
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02-16-15, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by scozim
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Just adding to it I got a visit from D.D. this weekend with a wheelset I can use for big climbs - check out the 14-32 6 spd ratio on these Mavic G40's.
Just adding to it I got a visit from D.D. this weekend with a wheelset I can use for big climbs - check out the 14-32 6 spd ratio on these Mavic G40's.
Can't seem to find any history on him on the net. Do you know who he is??
02-16-15, 11:22 AM
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I don't and either did D.D He mentioned he'd seen this before
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02-16-15, 12:21 PM
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Mavic g40 are me favorite rim. For some reason almost all the keepers that I've bought came with g40's.
02-16-15, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sloar
Mavic g40 are me favorite rim. For some reason almost all the keepers that I've bought came with g40's.
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