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[QUOTE=Kindaslow;18669931] I do not understand the vintage love, but I respect it. QUOTE]

We're just riding our old bikes. No respect needed. They go like most others. :p

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Originally Posted by Wileyrat (Post 18669826)

No matter how many times I rode the ferry while I lived up there, the view coming into Seattle never got old.

I stopped paying attention to their opinions in the 41 when someone in Hot or Not said they didn't like the "vintage" look. Well, I have "vintage" look bikes that I bought new before a lot of them were born. :p

If your bike makes you happy, that's all that matters.

The roadie forum is a freakshow. I post every now and then, sneaking one of my vintage bikes in on an appropriate thread with compliments and kind responses....but never would I post in Hotter-Not. Maybe if my Colnago was a hi-zoot electric shifting 15k bike.

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Originally Posted by Kindaslow (Post 18669931)

I do not understand the vintage love, but I respect it. QUOTE]

We're just riding our old bikes. No respect needed. They go like most others. :p

My impression is that you are passionate about your bikes, and I respect that.

Now, I do want to know what percentage of your bikes that are over 20 years old are bike you bought new?

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Originally Posted by Kindaslow (Post 18667666)

The biking world is funny. I was dumb enough to post a picture of my commuter bike in the roadie section while answering a question. However, this hideous bike will take me between 4,000 and 5,000 miles in its first year. And, that is solely commuting and occasionalhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=513993 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=513994 short trips.

I think any bike that is ridden as bikes are meant to be are beautiful bikes. Do you have a beautiful bike?

Do you have a link to that posting?

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Originally Posted by Kindaslow (Post 18667680)

My pic on the boat is the Puget Sound going from Seattle to Bainbridge Island.

OOOH YEAH. You really ought to do a thread on your trips if you haven't already. Would be great to hear about durability and such with you trip pictures.

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Originally Posted by Kindaslow (Post 186702)

Now, I do want to know what percentage of your bikes that are over 20 years old are bike you bought new?

I started riding as an adult in 1985 on a Centurion ProTour and it was my only roadie for 12 years (sold only a few years ago to another BF member). A couple of my friends back then had more expensive bikes and were happy to let me borrow, thus I learned the differences in touring and racing frames and many in between. None of the 1980s bikes presently owned were purchased new, as money in those years went toward family interests. The GFisher mountain bike is 25 years with me, the Co-Motion tandem is 19 years with me, the Calfee 17 years, and the Tallerico 12 years - each purchased new. Cycling has genuinely been a life-line for me, as have 2 other hobbies (skiing and hiking). My hobbies are my life for many years now and I am passionate (but not to the extreme) about each of them. And they are relatively inexpensive hobbies.

The 80s bikes currently owned are a reflection of the characteristics of a number of vintage bikes I have had the pleasure to own/ride. Each has its distinct function. My opinion is, if a person is involved in an activity for 31 years, they have the right to some strong personal preferences. Not a luddite though, Campy 10 spd and CF & Ti frames are also in my garage.

For my 100 - 150 miles per week, I see no need for electronic shifting, road discs, 11spd. I'll spend my money on quality tubulars, wool jerseys and other stuff that makes me smile.

For the record = I wave at other cyclists, never put-down any other 2 wheeled conveyances and have no negative opinions on anyone else's choices. With apologies for the extended reply.

Wildwood, that is awesome! I am a mountain biker, and use road bikes just to get somewhere. However, we might see each other on the hiking trails. My wife is a hike leader for Mountainers, and that hobby has slowly become my hobby, too. I love the modern stuff, but I sure wish I had my 1984 Spesh MTB still.

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Originally Posted by Kindaslow (Post 18671406)

My wife is a hike leader for Mountainers, and that hobby has slowly become my hobby, too.

I saw the Mountaineers just sold their property at Snoqualmie Summit. I worked last summer for the Forest Service as a wilderness ranger after years of volunteering. Drillium Dude is also a hiker. I'm gonna try to introduce him to the world of backpacking this summer, maybe. Only YOU can prevent forest fires.

Wildwood, you're attitude is what keeps me coming to the 50+ Forum:thumb:, being around men with the same feelings about bicycling as I do reinforces my commitment to cycling. You're last line in reply #31 sums up things nicely, except for feeling you needed to apologize. There was no need to do so, great response.

Bill

My hideous bike is always fun to ride, versatile too.

Winter mode with Schwalbe Marathon Winter studded tires;

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I've just changed the tires to 29x1.9 Small Block 8's on my Origin8 Monstercross. It's a fun bike on local trails and gravel.

Frame: Origin 8 CX700

Fork: Surly Cross Check

Handle bar: Salsa 46mm woodchipper

Stem: Forte MTB 120mm

STI Brifter: Tiagra 3x9

Saddle: Forte

Front derailleur: Tiagra for triple

Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-M590 48-36-22t

Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS RD-M591

Wheelset: 40 spoke Velocity Dyad/Formula

Tires: 29x1.8 Kendra Small Block 8

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Barretscv, that is a cool bike!

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This looses stability in rough waters. I still want to know who released the piranha!

I get hideous now and then.