Middle Tennessee
06-27-25 | 12:28 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 16
Likes: 7
From: Tennessee
Bikes: 1996 Specialized Rockhopper FS, 1982 Trek 728, 1988 Dave Scott Ironman Expert, Aventon Adventure.2
Middle Tennessee
Good afternoon all,
I have been a member here for about a year but have not commented or asked questions. I can usually find the information I need by using the search button. I ride my 1982 Trek 728 and 1996 Rockhopper the most out of my bikes. I have never ridden a Road Bike, maybe one day. I do ride mostly small-town touring in my area. I do my own maintenance and upgrades as needed. I am in my 40s, wife and kids, dog and a couple of cats.
I have been a member here for about a year but have not commented or asked questions. I can usually find the information I need by using the search button. I ride my 1982 Trek 728 and 1996 Rockhopper the most out of my bikes. I have never ridden a Road Bike, maybe one day. I do ride mostly small-town touring in my area. I do my own maintenance and upgrades as needed. I am in my 40s, wife and kids, dog and a couple of cats.
06-27-25 | 12:47 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,367
Likes: 8,278
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Welcome back.
I grew up in Nashville. Not too far from Vanderbilt U.
'82 Trek 728? = looks kinda roadie to me. Not racy but roadie.
'88 Ironman Expert = not roadie?
I grew up in Nashville. Not too far from Vanderbilt U.
'82 Trek 728? = looks kinda roadie to me. Not racy but roadie.
'88 Ironman Expert = not roadie?
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Last edited by Wildwood; 06-27-25 at 12:51 PM.
06-27-25 | 01:20 PM
#3
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 16
Likes: 7
From: Tennessee
Bikes: 1996 Specialized Rockhopper FS, 1982 Trek 728, 1988 Dave Scott Ironman Expert, Aventon Adventure.2
Bike paths and greenways, no road yet. No kit, just shorts and a fishing shirt lol. The geometry of my bike doesn’t look nearly as aggressive as a road bike. I am running 700x35, I also have the rack off in this picture.
Now my Ironman is frame only and a recent purchase. I won the bid on EBay for $1 😃.
I’m not against being a roadie, I just have never done it.
Now my Ironman is frame only and a recent purchase. I won the bid on EBay for $1 😃.
I’m not against being a roadie, I just have never done it.
07-07-25 | 09:37 AM
#4
Commuter, roadie
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 2,747
Likes: 2,248
From: SE Wisconsin, USA
Bikes: Trek: Domane AL3, Checkpoint SL7; Priority Apollo 11, ZiZZO Forte + eBikes
Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!
Cycling shorts are good, as they make the ride more comfortable, no matter what saddle you've got. Wear them instead of underwear and put your regular shorts on top, if you're shy.
Enjoy your stay.
Cycling shorts are good, as they make the ride more comfortable, no matter what saddle you've got. Wear them instead of underwear and put your regular shorts on top, if you're shy.
Enjoy your stay.
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08-02-25 | 11:50 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 16
Likes: 7
From: Tennessee
Bikes: 1996 Specialized Rockhopper FS, 1982 Trek 728, 1988 Dave Scott Ironman Expert, Aventon Adventure.2
08-06-25 | 08:06 PM
#12
Dorkus Malorkus
Joined: Jul 2025
Posts: 114
Likes: 285
From: Oak Park, Illinois
Bikes: ‘80ish Zeus somethin’, ‘80 Centurion Semi-Pro, ‘83 Schwinn World Tourist, ‘88 Miyata 618GT, ‘90ish Pelizzoli Microf C 40 “Electronic Control”, ‘05 LeMond Buenos Aires
Welcome. And a kind wiggle of the fingers to those cats.
