Dear Santa,
11-18-14 | 10:53 PM
#51
tantum vehi
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
3. A vintage Italian classic. Something in chrome would be nice...
4. All-expense-paid trip to L'Eroica.
In that order.
11-18-14 | 11:15 PM
#52
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
Good morning,
After a good night's sleep and reading more of your lists, I would like to amend my list (clear thinking prevails).
- new liquid paint job for the Sekai Bigfoot
- a bike that is designed for 650b wheels that is not new - at least from the 1960's to early '90's.
- a bench vise & appropriate place to mount it
- supply of various interesting bike fenders different sizes, colors, etc.
- various quality tires in sizes - Big Apple, Ruffy Tuffy, etc.
- endless supply cables, housing, ferrules, tips, etc.
- would love to stumble upon a bike that the owner or I don't recognize as a true classic, that's a good fit, all original, and that they give to me because I helped them out in some random way. Later to find out its a real gem.
And finally, I would like a continued zest and enthusiasm for tinkering with, rejuvenating, and revitalizing old bikes.
After a good night's sleep and reading more of your lists, I would like to amend my list (clear thinking prevails).
- new liquid paint job for the Sekai Bigfoot
- a bike that is designed for 650b wheels that is not new - at least from the 1960's to early '90's.
- a bench vise & appropriate place to mount it
- supply of various interesting bike fenders different sizes, colors, etc.
- various quality tires in sizes - Big Apple, Ruffy Tuffy, etc.
- endless supply cables, housing, ferrules, tips, etc.
- would love to stumble upon a bike that the owner or I don't recognize as a true classic, that's a good fit, all original, and that they give to me because I helped them out in some random way. Later to find out its a real gem.
And finally, I would like a continued zest and enthusiasm for tinkering with, rejuvenating, and revitalizing old bikes.
11-19-14 | 11:13 AM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 4,513
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest
[MENTION=209177]3alarmer[/MENTION] - yeah, I know.
Really though, I'd like to have more knowledge & zest for bike mechanicals. I know that's a process and will come with time. I try, but am not always successful, not to be too "attached" to material objects. In this culture, though, it can be a challenge.
Now, does anyone know of any awesome deals?!
Really though, I'd like to have more knowledge & zest for bike mechanicals. I know that's a process and will come with time. I try, but am not always successful, not to be too "attached" to material objects. In this culture, though, it can be a challenge.
Now, does anyone know of any awesome deals?!
11-19-14 | 12:00 PM
#55
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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
I want my track frame to sell for an amount close to what I paid for it, since I bought it used.
Scratch that. I want a full time job.
Scratch that. I want a full time job.
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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.
11-19-14 | 06:28 PM
#56
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,421
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From: Aurora, IL
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA, 1986 Trek 500 commuter
I've wanted one of these and spotted the Descente ones on Nashbar. They sold out in L ...
2) ride more (low this year)
3) lose weight
4) maybe a pair of tires for my Trek 500 commuter. Currently has 700x32 Avocet Cross 32s, but these are really tight with the fenders and not sure how old they are. Suggestions welcome.
2) ride more (low this year)
3) lose weight
4) maybe a pair of tires for my Trek 500 commuter. Currently has 700x32 Avocet Cross 32s, but these are really tight with the fenders and not sure how old they are. Suggestions welcome.
11-19-14 | 07:02 PM
#57
Matt Pendergast
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,416
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From: North Bend, Washington State
Bikes: 1937 Hobbs; 1977 Bruce Gordon; 1987 Bill Holland; 1988 Schwinn Paramount (Fixed gear); 1999 Fat City Yo Eddy (MTB); 2018 Woodrup (Touring) 2016 Ritchey breakaway
Dear Santa, for Christmas I want
> Ride the Dairyland Dare with all the Midwest C&Vr's
> Spend a few weeks riding with the East Coast C&Vr's (you need to give them all some free time to join us):
Ride D2R2 with Southpaw then spend time with him in the Catskills showing us all the great routes
Then descend on Jimmuller and JJS's home turf for some graveyard and historical tours of New England
> Ride the Dairyland Dare with all the Midwest C&Vr's
> Spend a few weeks riding with the East Coast C&Vr's (you need to give them all some free time to join us):
Ride D2R2 with Southpaw then spend time with him in the Catskills showing us all the great routes
Then descend on Jimmuller and JJS's home turf for some graveyard and historical tours of New England
11-20-14 | 10:10 AM
#58
Hump, what hump?
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,963
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From: SC midlands
Bikes: See signature
DeRosa or Colnago frameset, 54cm. Red.
Got the jones again.
Got the jones again.
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2010 AB T1X ** 2010 Cannondale SIX-5 ** 1988 Bottecchia Team Record ** 1989 Bianchi Brava ** 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert(2) ** 1985 DeRosa Professional SLX ** 1982 Colnago Super ** 1982 Basso Gap ** 198? Brian Rourke ** 1970 Raleigh Professional MK I ** 1952 Raleigh Sports
2010 AB T1X ** 2010 Cannondale SIX-5 ** 1988 Bottecchia Team Record ** 1989 Bianchi Brava ** 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert(2) ** 1985 DeRosa Professional SLX ** 1982 Colnago Super ** 1982 Basso Gap ** 198? Brian Rourke ** 1970 Raleigh Professional MK I ** 1952 Raleigh Sports
11-20-14 | 07:18 PM
#59
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
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> Spend a few weeks riding with the East Coast C&Vr's (you need to give them all some free time to join us):
Ride D2R2 with Southpaw then spend time with him in the Catskills showing us all the great routes
Then descend on Jimmuller and JJS's home turf for some graveyard and historical tours of New England
> Spend a few weeks riding with the East Coast C&Vr's (you need to give them all some free time to join us):
Ride D2R2 with Southpaw then spend time with him in the Catskills showing us all the great routes
Then descend on Jimmuller and JJS's home turf for some graveyard and historical tours of New England
Thank you.If you do get over to this coast, bring it on! We'll go for a ride! It might include my sweetie on the tandem. If you need a bike, I can supply, with real toe clips.
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