What do old people ride, lets see your bike[s]
02-16-20, 08:19 AM
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My newest and probably my Eroica California ride, 1982 Medici Pro Strada. I rotate my bikes a lot so it is now in rotation of the others. I like steel bikes because of the ride and vintage racers feel comfortable to my long legs and short torso. At 65 , I still ride the first racer I bought when I was 22 !
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02-16-20, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kabuki12
At 65 , I still ride the first racer I bought when I was 22 !
02-17-20, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
I am old, and I ride old-fashioned bikes.
My avatar bike, a Velokraft Nocom:
My other lowracer, an Optima Baron:
my M5 Carbon Highracer:
Trike (work in progress,) a Catrike Speed.
My avatar bike, a Velokraft Nocom:
My other lowracer, an Optima Baron:
my M5 Carbon Highracer:
Trike (work in progress,) a Catrike Speed.
is that custom build?
why that style?
looks very fast.
u have regular bike as well?
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02-18-20, 08:53 PM
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OK now... Just how does one mount such a beast? Might it be the object of Mark Twain's essay on the health benefits of cycling 
02-18-20, 09:31 PM
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There's a peg on the left side about 18" high. Give it a push and step up onto the seat. Experience riding a fixed gear helps a ton cause obviously it's direct pedal. Learning to emphasize your pedal stroke on the down push also helps so you are not rocking the steering back and forth with the pedals. There is no brake so stopping is the trick and stepping back onto the peg when it's going slow enough to run with. It's a blast to ride though.
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02-20-20, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by wltr w8
for cruisin around downtown
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02-20-20, 09:48 AM
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The bike is built by Budnitz. They are in the New England area. The fork I had made by Oddity Cycles as something to go with the twin top tube design of the bike. It turned out a little wider than I would have preferred but still goes well (imo).
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02-22-20, 07:39 PM
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I guess I am Old enough at 72 to count. Here is my current main ride.
02-22-20, 08:16 PM
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Questions...
What is this "old" thing you're referring to?
Do you have bandwidth to see pictures of 15+ bicycles?
Would offense be taken if none are recumbents?
What is this "old" thing you're referring to?
Do you have bandwidth to see pictures of 15+ bicycles?
Would offense be taken if none are recumbents?
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02-23-20, 02:36 PM
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Johnk3, that's a beautiful bike. I have been looking for years for a bike such as that. Enjoy and good riding.
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02-23-20, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wltr w8
Johnk3, that's a beautiful bike. I have been looking for years for a bike such as that. Enjoy and good riding.
If you want a bike like that, or a custom whatever you want bike, look at Cicli Barco. They are making me a custom XCr bike with a stainless fork that has a carbon shaft. It is almost finished. Gianluca Barco is very responsive to emails and their prices are very reasonable. They are also able to put together complete bikes for you at good prices. My XCr will have Campy SR 12 x 2 group with direct mount brakes and a lot of carbon stuff from WR Compositi, an Italian carbon fiber maker who makes seat posts, stems, handlebars, bike frames and wheels in addition to making some parts for Ferrari and Lamborghini. The prices you will pay are without VAT.
My new stainless steel frame is almost finished.
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02-29-20, 09:25 PM
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My new old guy bike.
I’ll be 62 yo in April. I’ve had 5 shoulder surgeries, I’ve fractured my back and have broken many, many other bones. My shoulders and back just couldn’t take the stress any longer so I sold my Specialized road bike and my 22 year old Specialized Y frame MTB and bought a 2020 Giant Cypress DX comfort bike. For me, it was the right move.
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03-03-20, 09:44 AM
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I'm 52 and this is my easy rolling, super comfy Jamis Sequel Steel bike
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03-06-20, 03:07 PM
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I have just bought this used Genesis Datum carbon frame gravel bike. It needed a bit of work, but nothing much. I have been for a few rides on it and am pleased as punch with the ride. It's every bit as comfortable as my steel Genesis Equilibrium and the 32mm tyres make the harshest roads and forest trails that bit easier.
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03-09-20, 08:17 AM
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My new Co-Motion Steelhead held up by my favorite riding partner.
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03-09-20, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tmhudg
My new Co-Motion Steelhead held up by my favorite riding partner.
03-09-20, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Do you go off road with it? Looks like it could handle it.
Took it out today in fact on a converted rail line. It was really, surprisingly powdery and would have swallowed up anything with thinner tires but we powered through. Fun!
03-09-20, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tmhudg
My new Co-Motion Steelhead held up by my favorite riding partner.
I like the Bike too.
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