What do old people ride, lets see your bike[s]
03-09-20, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tmhudg
Yep, that's one of the main reasons for getting this - had a Trek T2000 strickly road tandem previously. Got increasingly uncomfortable being on the road with careless drivers and less concerned with hammering and going fast. The appeal of "gravel" riding was a big draw.
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!
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!
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03-12-20, 10:41 AM
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At 73 years old there are some days when the trails are a bit too rough for my gravel bike, and i want a bit more comfort, so this Whyte 901 has been added to my stable.
Whyte 901
Whyte 901
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03-12-20, 05:55 PM
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Nice bike, Gerryattrick! I hope all is well.
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03-13-20, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gevad
Nice bike, Gerryattrick! I hope all is well.
03-14-20, 05:45 PM
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Have not had a bike since 1990. Bought the green commuter bike xmas 2019. Got hooked. Bought the red/black road bike last week.
03-15-20, 12:05 AM
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My Cross Check set for a century that was meant to be today. Permit canceled by the health department due to the Corona virus!
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03-15-20, 02:24 AM
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just got this built up in the last week. now have about 120 miles on it, mostly in the rain. it’s the
new go-to bike vs my ‘85 steel pinarello and an ‘11 trek 5.2 cf madone.
new go-to bike vs my ‘85 steel pinarello and an ‘11 trek 5.2 cf madone.
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04-06-20, 04:31 AM
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04-06-20, 07:51 AM
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Flyin' Bianchi!
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04-06-20, 12:43 PM
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Good one DQRider
’78 Batavus, running Campy9 triple - had to lay down after yesterday’s ride.
Even found a bit of gravel out to the Sporting (?) Club.
and you know us ‘old folks’ need to stop and rest along the way
’78 Batavus, running Campy9 triple - had to lay down after yesterday’s ride.
Even found a bit of gravel out to the Sporting (?) Club.
and you know us ‘old folks’ need to stop and rest along the way
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04-06-20, 08:38 PM
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Started riding a couple weeks ago after a 30-year-or-so layoff. Took this photo during the ride which put me over 100kms/60 miles total. It's a Kona Honzo.
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04-06-20, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
Good one DQRider
’78 Batavus, running Campy9 triple - had to lay down after yesterday’s ride.
Even found a bit of gravel out to the Sporting (?) Club.
and you know us ‘old folks’ need to stop and rest along the way
’78 Batavus, running Campy9 triple - had to lay down after yesterday’s ride.
Even found a bit of gravel out to the Sporting (?) Club.
and you know us ‘old folks’ need to stop and rest along the way
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04-07-20, 08:27 AM
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04-08-20, 01:16 PM
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I'm riding either my 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 hybrid or 1976 Motobecane Grand Touring depending on what I feel like riding on a given day. I simply swap out the bags and taillight as needed.
Cheers,
Cheers,
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04-09-20, 02:28 PM
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My new steed, a Cicli Barco XCr custom stainless steel bike. At 72 y/o I get what I want. Actually, it was my wife's idea, she said I did not have enough bikes.
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04-09-20, 10:32 PM
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I've posted these before, but here's my old man steed.
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04-10-20, 02:23 PM
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Think I will ride this one today
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04-12-20, 09:12 PM
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been riding this SS for about 4 years. lots of miles of smiles and a few good races on it.
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04-12-20, 09:46 PM
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What do old people ride? Ohhh, you mean which one today!
What do old people ride? Ohhh, you mean which one today!
1989 Falcon, 531c, Campy shifters&RD, Modolo brakes & levers, Cinelli bars/stem
Very light feeling and extremely responsive on tubular wheels.
Pictured before today's ride and after.
Ooops, one min.
1989 Falcon, 531c, Campy shifters&RD, Modolo brakes & levers, Cinelli bars/stem
Very light feeling and extremely responsive on tubular wheels.
Pictured before today's ride and after.
Ooops, one min.
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04-15-20, 09:13 AM
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My new ride -- Canyon Endurace CF SL 7.0. I'm making some adjustments and have replaced the stock b***buster saddle. Will look at a proper fitting on it once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted...
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