I’m 60 and here’s my two bikes ...
05-31-19 | 04:36 AM
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05-31-19 | 10:10 AM
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I turned 60 last month, it's kind of fun saying SIXTY! with optimism and enthusiasm.
Is that a steer-tube extension? Did it come that way or did you modify it? Low handlebars seem to be one of the more common issues with bikes for older folks.
Is that a steer-tube extension? Did it come that way or did you modify it? Low handlebars seem to be one of the more common issues with bikes for older folks.
06-01-19 | 12:00 AM
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Bikes: 84 Pinarello Trevisio, 86 Guerciotti SLX, 96 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2010 Surly Cross Check, 88 Centurion Prestige, 73 Raleigh Sports, GT Force, Bridgestone MB4
I am 65 and have a fleet of both, a taste of my bicycles:
And my current motorcycle heard:
And the new Monkey bike:
I did 60 miles today, 20 on the Guerc and 40 to and from work on the Yamaha.
And my current motorcycle heard:
And the new Monkey bike:
I did 60 miles today, 20 on the Guerc and 40 to and from work on the Yamaha.
06-01-19 | 01:39 AM
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If you don't mind sounding too cosmopolitan you can always refer to yourself as a sexagenarian.
06-03-19 | 08:22 AM
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06-03-19 | 04:37 PM
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06-04-19 | 10:39 AM
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OP--the engineers and designers of Wisconsin thank you for your support. Nice rides!
06-05-19 | 06:43 PM
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Bikes: 84 Pinarello Trevisio, 86 Guerciotti SLX, 96 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2010 Surly Cross Check, 88 Centurion Prestige, 73 Raleigh Sports, GT Force, Bridgestone MB4
I love the Thruxton too. I might would settle for the new Speed Twin however. For cyclists, the Thruxton fit is very natural and comfortable.
06-05-19 | 07:25 PM
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06-05-19 | 09:16 PM
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Bikes: 84 Pinarello Trevisio, 86 Guerciotti SLX, 96 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2010 Surly Cross Check, 88 Centurion Prestige, 73 Raleigh Sports, GT Force, Bridgestone MB4
Well, okay, here it is:
I was under the impression that on BF Guerciotti bicycles were unliked. Said to be noodley as if they were somehow different from any other skinny tube SLX framed bicycle. Frankly, of the skinny tubes Italian bicycles I have owned, the Guerc is the least noodley and I would not use that term as an adjective for it anyway, compliant like a good steel frame, springy like a good steel frame, but noodley, nah. I got this one at Boone Cycles in Houston somewhere in the mid-80s. Rebuilt several times. Originally bought as a frame, I built it up with Shimano 600 drive train and Campy everything else. Now it has a newer 9 speed Shimano 105 and new Mavic Open rims on Ultegra hubs. It has battle scars (earned and hard won patina) from actual racing, as do I. The bike is an Eddy fit for me, most of my other roadies lean more to a competition fit.
The boys hanging out:
I was under the impression that on BF Guerciotti bicycles were unliked. Said to be noodley as if they were somehow different from any other skinny tube SLX framed bicycle. Frankly, of the skinny tubes Italian bicycles I have owned, the Guerc is the least noodley and I would not use that term as an adjective for it anyway, compliant like a good steel frame, springy like a good steel frame, but noodley, nah. I got this one at Boone Cycles in Houston somewhere in the mid-80s. Rebuilt several times. Originally bought as a frame, I built it up with Shimano 600 drive train and Campy everything else. Now it has a newer 9 speed Shimano 105 and new Mavic Open rims on Ultegra hubs. It has battle scars (earned and hard won patina) from actual racing, as do I. The bike is an Eddy fit for me, most of my other roadies lean more to a competition fit.
The boys hanging out:
Last edited by Loose Chain; 06-05-19 at 09:23 PM.
06-06-19 | 04:02 AM
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[MENTION=177723]Loose Chain[/MENTION]
I raced a GLX84 just like that, same color and all so I have a soft spot for them. I agree that they are just competent as any other SLX bike I currently own or have ever ridden. That is one nice bike; is it a 58cm?
I raced a GLX84 just like that, same color and all so I have a soft spot for them. I agree that they are just competent as any other SLX bike I currently own or have ever ridden. That is one nice bike; is it a 58cm?
06-06-19 | 04:41 PM
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I've never owned a motorcycle. Wife's brother killed himself on one many years ago, she hates 'em.