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02-17-14, 05:35 PM
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02-17-14, 05:43 PM
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I've kept my Continental for sentimental reasons as well. It was my first bike, purchased in 1976, and I rode it to death.
The Chicago Schwinns hold more status for some because they were manufactured in the original Schwinn factory, before they moved . . . or something like that. Those C&V guys know the story.
The Chicago Schwinns hold more status for some because they were manufactured in the original Schwinn factory, before they moved . . . or something like that. Those C&V guys know the story.
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02-17-14, 05:56 PM
#1453
Peloton Shelter Dog
Schwinn Varslty and Continental bicycles were unfathomable pieces of cast iron ****. They were everywhere when I was in high school in the early 1970s (class of '75). I can't wax nostalgic about them.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
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02-17-14, 06:09 PM
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Schwinn Varslty and Continental bicycles were unfathomable pieces of cast iron ****. They were everywhere when I was in high school in the early 1970s (class of '75). I can't wax nostalgic about them.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
I guess it could be worse. I could be as tall as Bailey in this snow.
02-17-14, 06:16 PM
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Picture from today's snowshoe trek.
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02-17-14, 06:19 PM
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i heard there is a secret door to the womenz forum from this thread. where?
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02-17-14, 06:24 PM
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Schwinn Varslty and Continental bicycles were unfathomable pieces of cast iron ****. They were everywhere when I was in high school in the early 1970s (class of '75). I can't wax nostalgic about them.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
They're calling for 3-5" here tomorrow. More snow. Thank God, the 3 FEET in the yard, that's not enough.
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02-17-14, 06:28 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Been getting a little windy 'round these parts.
02-17-14, 06:30 PM
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They seem to stay on CL a long time, then vanish, whether from a more realistic offer or the discovery of that one guy who knows less than you.
02-17-14, 06:30 PM
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02-17-14, 06:32 PM
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02-17-14, 06:33 PM
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02-17-14, 06:36 PM
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02-17-14, 06:40 PM
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02-17-14, 06:44 PM
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Did @coasting pick out your stem? 
02-17-14, 06:48 PM
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I sold my old Schwinn. It was too big for me. Not a bad riding lump of iron otherwise.
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02-17-14, 06:49 PM
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I'm hiding inside today. it's 31° outside. that's too hot for me.
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02-17-14, 06:51 PM
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In other bike related news, I did get a ride in on the weekend. 25km on my old Diamondback MTB converted to drop bars with the kid seat on the back. Took gnome jnr to a coffee shop in the next town and back. treated us to a triple chocolate mousse cake, myself a latte and a frothed milk for gnome jnr. It was good.
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02-17-14, 06:55 PM
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In other bike related news, I did get a ride in on the weekend. 25km on my old Diamondback MTB converted to drop bars with the kid seat on the back. Took gnome jnr to a coffee shop in the next town and back. treated us to a triple chocolate mouse cake, myself a latte and a frothed milk for gnome jnr. It was good.
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02-17-14, 06:59 PM
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Oh yes, this.
https://www.strava.com/activities/113765092
Did the Austin Marathon half yesterday. Already had patellar tendonitis from squats when I started, so it was a really fun run. Still, PRed by nearly 12 minutes, and had more engine power that I couldn't use because I couldn't bear to make my knees bend any faster.
Running is still awesome. So awesome.
https://www.strava.com/activities/113765092
Did the Austin Marathon half yesterday. Already had patellar tendonitis from squats when I started, so it was a really fun run. Still, PRed by nearly 12 minutes, and had more engine power that I couldn't use because I couldn't bear to make my knees bend any faster.
Running is still awesome. So awesome.
02-17-14, 06:59 PM
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Did @coasting pick out your stem?
02-17-14, 07:08 PM
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Casually Deliberate
After I took the pic of the tree, I rode around and through the park about a dozen times so my bike and I could hit every pine cone, twig, and patch of mud. The wider tires are great! If I hadn't been trying to be sure I had enough energy to ride home and if I'd had a way to track my mileage, I'd be out there still. I can't wait to go back another day and then move out onto trails. Seriously, it's the most fun I've ever had that didn't involve sex.
02-17-14, 07:13 PM
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