What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
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2010 Secteur while pausing during a 50 mile trek on the West Orange Trail (a M.U.P. west of Orlando, FL.)
Everybody KNOWS that red bar tape makes it go faster . . . Don't You???
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Everybody KNOWS that red bar tape makes it go faster . . . Don't You???
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My 95 Trek Carbon/Alum and my Sirrus with Soma Oxford bars
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Dawes Lighting 2014
Centurion Elite RS 1986 (How it appears hanging in garage.)
Bridgestone XO4 1994.
And my Specialized Crossroads. 1997.
4 bikes. One Brooks. And only two have the same size post.
And I'm too damn old to break in another Brooks.
But obviously not too old to buy a new road bike! Ha ha ha ha...
Centurion Elite RS 1986 (How it appears hanging in garage.)
Bridgestone XO4 1994.
And my Specialized Crossroads. 1997.
4 bikes. One Brooks. And only two have the same size post.
And I'm too damn old to break in another Brooks.
But obviously not too old to buy a new road bike! Ha ha ha ha...
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Dawes Lighting 2014
Centurion Elite RS 1986 (How it appears hanging in garage.)
Bridgestone XO4 1994.
And my Specialized Crossroads. 1997.
4 bikes. One Brooks. And only two have the same size post.
And I'm too damn old to break in another Brooks.
But obviously not too old to buy a new road bike! Ha ha ha ha...
Centurion Elite RS 1986 (How it appears hanging in garage.)
Bridgestone XO4 1994.
And my Specialized Crossroads. 1997.
4 bikes. One Brooks. And only two have the same size post.
And I'm too damn old to break in another Brooks.
But obviously not too old to buy a new road bike! Ha ha ha ha...
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I been reading about training...
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I'm jealous of all your water bottle storage! On my longest ride so far (12 miles, lots of hills so it was hard work for me) I drank all my water & had to stop to refill my bottle at a bar we biked past. I've been debating getting a rack for the back so I'll have somewhere to store more bottles, vs maybe getting a Camelbak but I'm not sure I want to wear something on my body because I get warm easily. So far I just have one handlebar bag where I keep maps, a small purse & my phone. Decisions, decisions...
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MKS Sylvan Road Pedals - Outside Outfitters
Then add the clips
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...alf-clips.html
Spacer for size 14 shoe
Then add the clips
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...alf-clips.html
Spacer for size 14 shoe
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Ha! I actually bought a 70 oz. Camelbak last weekend since I knew I'd be biking. Our temps have dropped but I definitely appreciated having more water! I also did get a bit of a sweaty back under it but it was OK. I'll have to see what I think when we have warmer temps again; I'm still considering putting a rack in the back so I can have a small bag there. I like options
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Update pic on my Baron with the new rear wheel.
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When I want to feel young, I ride this one. 1976 Supercycle Excalibur.
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We are what we reflect. We are the changes that we bring to this world. Ride often. -Geo.-
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My two road bikes are both vintage rides.
The first is a Dutch Gazelle built on a frame that I bought in Holland in 1976. I hung all the parts on it myself.
The second is a 1986 Team Fuji that I bought a little more than a year ago and rehabilitated.
These are some of the bikes that made my blood boil back in the day. These days they just make me smile.
The first is a Dutch Gazelle built on a frame that I bought in Holland in 1976. I hung all the parts on it myself.
The second is a 1986 Team Fuji that I bought a little more than a year ago and rehabilitated.
These are some of the bikes that made my blood boil back in the day. These days they just make me smile.
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Here's my current main ride:
...and my "I ain't training or racing" ride
...and my "I ain't training or racing" ride
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Demain, on roule!
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Demain, on roule!
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Dusted off a few more.
'84 620 built up from a-------- Bought new in '86. Campy quill peds--------'87 400, DuraAce fw hub/MA40s. Superbe quill pedals.
-frame. 600 components.
Superbe Pro fw hubs/Araya wheels,
Campy quill pedals. 105, 167.5mm crank.
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Bikes: 2008 Scott SUB 30, 1981 Miyata Ridge Runner, Dahon Speed 8
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A 2008 Scoot SUB 30, kind of an entry level "urban" bike. Fairly light (23#?) aluminum frame and fork, super sturdy construction and wheels, with old Madden bags, drop bars, MTB seat, and a pair of Panaracer RiBMos 26x1.25. Comfortable, fast enough, good climber and an easy carry for books, groceries or sports gear. I take it out for a 17 mile loop on the Greenway every morning, and use it instead of a car much of the day. I do about 500 miles a month, at about 15 MPH on level ground. Always a good time.