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12-07-23 | 05:35 AM
#5126
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From: North Carolina
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Monday's ride included a stop to admire a 1951 Studebaker flatbed truck being used in a nice Christmas display
The owner explained that he salvaged wood planks from his old high school gym that was being torn down for the bed of the truck. Stained and varnished they looked almost as good as a vintage mahogany boat:
The next ride did not go as well
The owner explained that he salvaged wood planks from his old high school gym that was being torn down for the bed of the truck. Stained and varnished they looked almost as good as a vintage mahogany boat:
The next ride did not go as well
Last edited by Deal4Fuji; 12-07-23 at 09:55 AM.
12-10-23 | 11:08 AM
#5128
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
Monday's ride included a stop to admire a 1951 Studebaker flatbed truck being used in a nice Christmas display
The owner explained that he salvaged wood planks from his old high school gym that was being torn down for the bed of the truck. Stained and varnished they looked almost as good as a vintage mahogany boat:
The next ride did not go as well
The owner explained that he salvaged wood planks from his old high school gym that was being torn down for the bed of the truck. Stained and varnished they looked almost as good as a vintage mahogany boat:
The next ride did not go as well
12-10-23 | 11:10 AM
#5129
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
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12-10-23 | 11:29 AM
#5130
I am the DJ
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From: North Carolina
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I wish....Even if JB Weld could hold I'm missing a small chunk of flange. This was 15 miles into the 1st ride since having the wheel trued. It was making some noise starting out, but I thought it would work itself out. I wonder if they over-tightened the spokes? I could probably try and get them to take some responsibility, I'll just see what they say without putting any blame on them, hopefully they'll help me get a replacement hub of the same mfg if it's still available.Better pic off the bike
12-10-23 | 11:41 AM
#5131
climber has-been
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From: Palo Alto, CA
Bikes: Scott Addict RC Pro & R1, Felt Z1
Junk that wheel, get a new one that uses a better hub.
The front hub flange blew on a ride. I complained to the manufacturer, they sent me a replacement wheel. Eventually, the flange blew on that one. I tossed the wheel set. Fool me twice.
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12-10-23 | 12:04 PM
#5132
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From: North Carolina
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It's not the fault of the shop, your hub is of poor quality.
Junk that wheel, get a new one that uses a better hub.
The front hub flange blew on a ride. I complained to the manufacturer, they sent me a replacement wheel. Eventually, the flange blew on that one. I tossed the wheel set. Fool me twice.
Junk that wheel, get a new one that uses a better hub.
The front hub flange blew on a ride. I complained to the manufacturer, they sent me a replacement wheel. Eventually, the flange blew on that one. I tossed the wheel set. Fool me twice.
12-19-23 | 03:56 PM
#5134
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Check out this little bride's casita. I could live here.
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12-19-23 | 07:09 PM
#5135
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From: Palo Alto, CA
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12-19-23 | 07:23 PM
#5136
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From: SoCal
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Oops ... sorry. That is in Palos Verdes Estates, near Los Angeles. That little casita is part of La Venta ... a 1920s vintage building built on the hillside to sell real estate in the area. It has a great view!
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12-20-23 | 02:14 AM
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
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12-20-23 | 08:38 AM
#5138
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
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12-21-23 | 09:20 PM
#5140
Gruppetto Bob
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From: Seattle-ish
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One from todays ride in North Bend, WA
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Last edited by rsbob; 12-25-23 at 09:43 PM.
12-25-23 | 06:04 AM
#5143
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From: Whitestone and Rensselaerville, New York
Bikes: '23 Canyon Endurace, '87 Bottecchia Equipe Professional
Eventually? This in the heart of Queens, NY!
Fun Facts for Cocktail Parties;
If Queens were its own city, it would be the fourth most-populous in the U.S. Only LA, NYC and Chicago are bigger.
Queens is the fourth-most densely populated U.S. county.
About 47% of its residents are foreign-born.
Queens is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States.
Merry Christmas from my beautiful city!
Fun Facts for Cocktail Parties;
If Queens were its own city, it would be the fourth most-populous in the U.S. Only LA, NYC and Chicago are bigger.
Queens is the fourth-most densely populated U.S. county.
About 47% of its residents are foreign-born.
Queens is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States.
Merry Christmas from my beautiful city!
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12-25-23 | 08:31 AM
#5144
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From: McLean, VA/Burlington, VT
Bikes: Obed Baseline, Cannondale Topstone, Specialized Roubaix, Cannondale Synapse
12-26-23 | 03:35 PM
#5145
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
SoCal is beautiful after the rain. ❤️
Location: Glendora Ridge Road - Mt. Baldy in the background.
Location: Glendora Ridge Road - Mt. Baldy in the background.
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12-29-23 | 07:21 PM
#5148
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Zion today. 
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The sky looked wild tonight while driving home after this photo.
