Howdy from TX!
11-12-25 | 10:26 PM
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Howdy from TX!
Been viewing this great forum as a resource on all things bike, mostly the C&V area
Started riding again about 3 years ago mostly for exercise and started looking for something to replace my second hand throw down aluminum road bike that didn’t fit me anyway. Thought a titanium bike sounded interesting so searched and picked up an early 2000’s Litespeed Tuscany. Saw what a difference there was in a good quality road bike that fit and that’s where it started. And because I like to work on my own, the challenge of searching for and getting an old bike dialed in keeps me entertained. Checks a lot of boxes!
I now own a Litespeed Classic (probably my main ride), and a Serotta Club Special (my first steel bike). I lurk online listings for parts and bikes, the hunt is part of the fun!
Started riding again about 3 years ago mostly for exercise and started looking for something to replace my second hand throw down aluminum road bike that didn’t fit me anyway. Thought a titanium bike sounded interesting so searched and picked up an early 2000’s Litespeed Tuscany. Saw what a difference there was in a good quality road bike that fit and that’s where it started. And because I like to work on my own, the challenge of searching for and getting an old bike dialed in keeps me entertained. Checks a lot of boxes!
I now own a Litespeed Classic (probably my main ride), and a Serotta Club Special (my first steel bike). I lurk online listings for parts and bikes, the hunt is part of the fun!
11-13-25 | 07:52 AM
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
Welcome to BFs.
I also ride mostly around DFW and have a LS TI and Serotta steel in my herd.
TX is pretty big, where do you ride?
I also ride mostly around DFW and have a LS TI and Serotta steel in my herd.
TX is pretty big, where do you ride?
11-14-25 | 08:48 AM
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
I visited Houston a few years ago and biked most of the bayou bike trails.
Also had a nice meal and some good brews at
Also had a nice meal and some good brews at
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
11-14-25 | 10:04 AM
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12-08-25 | 08:20 AM
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another long time lurker here. Always nice to see new riders introducing themselves. Texas has such a wide range of riding conditions that advice can really vary. This forum is great for easing people into the hobby without gatekeeping. Everyone starts somewhere, after all. I remember juggling bike research while dialing the Zappos phone number for a return. Life overlaps in funny ways. Welcome to the community, and enjoy the ride.
Last edited by williscreg; 12-20-25 at 02:55 PM.
