Well, It's Official...
07-22-11 | 07:33 AM
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Well, It's Official...
My 1961 Schwinn 5 speed Corvette and I will celebrate our 50th birthday next week (I on the 25th and the bike on the 28th) Fortunately we are both holding up very well - although the Corvette has had alot of "work" done and hence looks better than I!
Good to be here, no significant health issues and looking forward to the beginning of this next half of my life (and legitimately being able to post on this section of the forum)
Good to be here, no significant health issues and looking forward to the beginning of this next half of my life (and legitimately being able to post on this section of the forum)
07-22-11 | 08:13 AM
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Welcome aboard. And, yes, photos are in order.
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Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
07-22-11 | 08:22 AM
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Here ya go - actually can't take credit for holding onto her that long as I picked her up on the bay just a few months ago - I can take credit though for the frame off restoration - had her down to bare metal, resprayed, new decals, etc. When I decoded the serial number the proximity to my birthday was an added bonus - definately a keeper and one of the rarer Schwinns (5 spd Vettes only produced produced about 18 months from 1961-1962) over the years...
07-22-11 | 08:59 AM
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Life is good
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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Nice looking bike. 
You still have snow where you live?
You still have snow where you live?
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-22-11 | 09:06 AM
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Thanks - actually had my first 2-3 years ago so guess I pre-qualified for the 50+ club! First and only time I had general anesthesia - felt like the best nap that I had ever taken, although felt strangely violated when I awoke, lol...
07-22-11 | 09:51 AM
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From: Bristol, R. I.
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Corvettes are old hat. You need on of these to be eligible for the new cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdhw-...eature=related
07-22-11 | 10:27 AM
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
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Cool looking bike, but I hope you have a good flat route picked out for your "ride your age" ride next week. 50 miles of hills on a cruiser might be a rough day. 
07-22-11 | 11:42 AM
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Actually wouldn't he be in line to do TWO brithday rides, one for him and one for the bike? 
: That wouldn't be such a bad thing as it would mean double Pie. 
By the way, Gee, you haven't expressed your opinion as to the best type/flavour of Pie.
: That wouldn't be such a bad thing as it would mean double Pie. By the way, Gee, you haven't expressed your opinion as to the best type/flavour of Pie.
07-22-11 | 11:51 AM
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As for the 50 miles - I have done 46 on my Gary Fisher HKEK and agree that 50 miles on a 50+lb 5 speed cruiser with a vinyl saddle (albeit sprung) would not be a great deal of fun!
As for Pie - unless this is some secret, middle aged society code word, lol - I favor Key Lime...
07-22-11 | 01:32 PM
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Wow! That's a truckload of Schwinn electro-forgery listed in your sig!
My ninth birthday present was a 1959 Corvette. Not unlike my next bike, a 1973 Continental, it withstood semi-abusive riding without breaking down. I don't miss 'em.
Welcome!
My ninth birthday present was a 1959 Corvette. Not unlike my next bike, a 1973 Continental, it withstood semi-abusive riding without breaking down. I don't miss 'em.
Welcome!
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07-22-11 | 01:49 PM
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Time for a change.
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[QUOTE=Geeeyejo;12969759As for Pie - unless this is some secret, middle aged society code word, lol - I favor Key Lime...[/QUOTE]
Must be a Novice.
Must be a Novice.
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