55 feeling like 16
02-24-06 | 12:47 PM
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55 feeling like 16
I'm 55 but feeling like 16 since I just ore=dered my new bike. It's a Waterford steel bike and when built up at the LBS will have Ultegra components. Now if only I can wait....
02-24-06 | 12:52 PM
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Wow, Waterfords are cool-looking frames. I've never ridden one, but I'll bet they're cool riding as well. That's another company that tempts me. From what I've heard, they aren't built to be speed demons, but to provide the riding comfort that steel can provide. In other words, you really look forward to getting on the thing and ride, ride, ride.
What color frame?
What color frame?
02-24-06 | 12:55 PM
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I went with a medium orange. They're painting the fork to match. While they offer all kinds of slick effects for extra cost, I didn't think the added $$ for looks would be all that useful.
02-24-06 | 02:03 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Waterfords are nice. Yes, pix please!
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-24-06 | 02:15 PM
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go for the flames! cool effects for us 50+ 'ers
I've got a Gunnar, someday maybe I'll graduate to Waterford. I've ridden one once and it was great.
Enjoy!
I've got a Gunnar, someday maybe I'll graduate to Waterford. I've ridden one once and it was great.
Enjoy!
02-25-06 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bigberg50
I went with a medium orange. They're painting the fork to match.
02-25-06 | 02:15 AM
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Time for a change.
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
What a joy to get a new bike- just as the weather starts getting right aswell. Only thing about new bikes is that it takes me about a year to sort them out. All that "Newness" to wear off, the saddle to get right, and the bars,, then there is the wear to compensate on the drive chain and the cables to stretch.
If I was you- I would loan the bike out to someone for about 6 months to let them have the hassle of sorting it for you. Tell you what- I'll pay the shipping and I'll sort it for you. Problem is- if it is that good a bike- it may take longer than a year to sort.
If I was you- I would loan the bike out to someone for about 6 months to let them have the hassle of sorting it for you. Tell you what- I'll pay the shipping and I'll sort it for you. Problem is- if it is that good a bike- it may take longer than a year to sort.
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02-25-06 | 01:16 PM
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Bump.
Do you have pics of your Waterford?
Not YOURS, but A pic of one just like it?
Do you have pics of your Waterford?
Not YOURS, but A pic of one just like it?
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02-25-06 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FXjohn
Bump.
Do you have pics of your Waterford?
Not YOURS, but A pic of one just like it?
Do you have pics of your Waterford?
Not YOURS, but A pic of one just like it?
A picture of a the bike...
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02-26-06 | 03:09 PM
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I ride a Gunnar Street Dog. Gunnar is the "slightly" lower cost line from Waterford. (TIG welded, instead of lugged, limited color choices. ) Gunnar is the name of Richard Schwinn's Lab, who was trained as a hunting dog, but likes to socialize with people more, according the company website.
Believe me, you will not be disappointed. Be prepared to become addicted though. You'll find youself even taking vacation days just to go riding.
Waterford and Gunnar both have a rider's gallery. Send a picture to them, they love to get feedback.
Congrats on your new ride!
Believe me, you will not be disappointed. Be prepared to become addicted though. You'll find youself even taking vacation days just to go riding.
Waterford and Gunnar both have a rider's gallery. Send a picture to them, they love to get feedback.
Congrats on your new ride!
02-26-06 | 05:22 PM
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From: Weaving thru the cowpud outside Modesto CA
How sweet it is to be looking forward to a new bike and a new spring season to ride it...congrats. Question: which model, what kind of headset, pedals, saddle, wheels? I like your color choice....straightforward paint schemes are timeless, graceful, and have an understated elegance that makes them stand out. There are so many bikes with blue/carbon color schemes these day....and before somebody flames me...I have a blue Romulus.
Vive l'orange!
Vive l'orange!
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