Hello from Central Connecticut
04-28-08 | 05:04 PM
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From: Newington, CT
Bikes: 2007 Lemond Sarthe, 1998 Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 1993 Trek 990, several really old bikes and frames in various states of repair
Hello from Central Connecticut
Hey all,
I've been riding in Connecticut since I was a kid. Born and raised in East Hartford, now living with Delicate Flower and our 2 spawn in Newington.
After travelling and checking things out, we ended up within a 20 mile circle of where we both grew up.
I've been riding in Connecticut since I was a kid. Born and raised in East Hartford, now living with Delicate Flower and our 2 spawn in Newington.
After travelling and checking things out, we ended up within a 20 mile circle of where we both grew up.
04-28-08 | 05:09 PM
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Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Hi murbike, what bikes are all of you riding?
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!
East Hill
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!East Hill
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04-28-08 | 06:17 PM
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From: Newington, CT
Bikes: 2007 Lemond Sarthe, 1998 Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 1993 Trek 990, several really old bikes and frames in various states of repair
EH, thanks for the welcome.
When I want to fly, I ride my new Lemond Sarthe.
I've yet to decide what to do with my '98 Lemond Alpe d'Huez.
For dirt and/or with the kids, I ride my old ('93) Trek 990 MTB. It's my old race bike, and holds a warm spot in my heart.
My wife will be riding a Specialized something or other we got from her Mom...
I have a bunch of other bikes in the shed, none of which get ridden much...speaking of which - your siggy says something about the Vintage Bike Liberation Front. If you would, please define 'Vintage'.
The reason I ask is because a few of the frames/bikes in my shed are what I would call 'vintage', but in perusing the web, I've found that my version of vintage is a lot older than other folks. They seem to think that a vintage bike is around 20 or 30 years old (like the ones I had when I was a kid (I'm 41), while the bikes that I consider vintage are more like 50 years old or older...
For example, I've got a Rollfast that comes from the '50s, near as I can tell.
I also have a fairly rideable Sterling from the late '50s/early '60s.
And then I have a British 3 speed frame with no wheels from who knows when...My Dad had a similar one when I was a kid....
My piece de resistance is a Pierce 3 in hand pacing bike from the turn of the century (19th to 20th). We have pictures of my Grandmother's relatives riding it. On researching it, I believe it was made between 1898 and 190-something. I don't have my docs in front of me, but the bike is from the first incarnation of Pierce Cycles, before it was sold.
Anyway, I know they are probably antiques and not Vintage. What sayeth you?
When I want to fly, I ride my new Lemond Sarthe.
I've yet to decide what to do with my '98 Lemond Alpe d'Huez.
For dirt and/or with the kids, I ride my old ('93) Trek 990 MTB. It's my old race bike, and holds a warm spot in my heart.
My wife will be riding a Specialized something or other we got from her Mom...
I have a bunch of other bikes in the shed, none of which get ridden much...speaking of which - your siggy says something about the Vintage Bike Liberation Front. If you would, please define 'Vintage'.
The reason I ask is because a few of the frames/bikes in my shed are what I would call 'vintage', but in perusing the web, I've found that my version of vintage is a lot older than other folks. They seem to think that a vintage bike is around 20 or 30 years old (like the ones I had when I was a kid (I'm 41), while the bikes that I consider vintage are more like 50 years old or older...
For example, I've got a Rollfast that comes from the '50s, near as I can tell.
I also have a fairly rideable Sterling from the late '50s/early '60s.
And then I have a British 3 speed frame with no wheels from who knows when...My Dad had a similar one when I was a kid....
My piece de resistance is a Pierce 3 in hand pacing bike from the turn of the century (19th to 20th). We have pictures of my Grandmother's relatives riding it. On researching it, I believe it was made between 1898 and 190-something. I don't have my docs in front of me, but the bike is from the first incarnation of Pierce Cycles, before it was sold.
Anyway, I know they are probably antiques and not Vintage. What sayeth you?
04-28-08 | 07:04 PM
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Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
We are pretty flexible when it comes to C & V here. We have discussions on this very point every once in a while, actually! Vintage does indeed normally refer to the bicycles built earlier than 1983. But, we're inclusive, and if it's steel and has friction shifting, we'll welcome you 
.
Come on over and join us, we're very nice in C & V.
My signature is an inside joke (but my website makes an excellent place for me to store photos of all my bikes!).
East Hill
.Come on over and join us, we're very nice in C & V.
My signature is an inside joke (but my website makes an excellent place for me to store photos of all my bikes!).
East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
