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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By Oreamnos

C-C, but it's been sold already...

C-C, but it's been sold already...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By Oreamnos

FS - 1989 Trek 660 - 60cm - In PDX

*** EDIT - Bike has been sold ***

We're moving and I'm finally getting around to making a sincere effort to sell off lots of things. Most of those things have zero emotional value, but this one...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-18-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,479
Posted By Oreamnos

There's already a paved route from Sunriver (near...

There's already a paved route from Sunriver (near Circle 7) to Lava Butte. But from there, if you want to stay on paved roads, 97 is pretty much your only choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,190
Posted By Oreamnos

Sounds just like me. I've still got the...

Sounds just like me. I've still got the white/red 1989 660 that was my first race bike. Switched over almost exclusively to my 1991 Paramount OS a couple of years later, but have held onto the 660...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,550
Posted By Oreamnos

'Tis fun spotting the Portland locales used in...

'Tis fun spotting the Portland locales used in the filming. May have to go visit them on this afternoon's ride... (whilst rockin' an Australian jersey, of course)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,091
Posted By Oreamnos

2nd. Thanks for saving me a bunch of typing....

2nd. Thanks for saving me a bunch of typing....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 02:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,452
Posted By Oreamnos

As posted somewhere around here in another thread...

As posted somewhere around here in another thread recently, I once did 71 MPH in a race long ago when I was younger and more fearless. Was a Cat 3 racer at the time (just about to update to Cat 2),...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,489
Posted By Oreamnos

Not nearly strong enough to be able to compete...

Not nearly strong enough to be able to compete with even the slowest of male pros.

Many years ago, Jeannie Longo (probably just about the winningest and most dominant female racer ever) used to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 849
Posted By Oreamnos

I also have a 53/39 paired with a 12-25 8 spd. ...

I also have a 53/39 paired with a 12-25 8 spd. Basically left over from when I was a decade younger (44 now) and rode much more. (It was a 12-21 when I was racing all the time, but I eventually...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By Oreamnos

Did you go all the way up to exit 290 on the...

Did you go all the way up to exit 290 on the freeway to get to Boones Ferry? I thought you were going to go as far as 286 (N. Wilsonville)... I would have strongly discouraged the freeway beyond...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 12:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,208
Posted By Oreamnos

And he was given a Forerunner 405 watch by the...

And he was given a Forerunner 405 watch by the Garmin boys in appreciation, according to J. Vaughters. Very nice.

Fabian is a stud. And my wife thinks he's awesome.

But I'm not sure he's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By Oreamnos

Might be posting this a bit too late to help you...

Might be posting this a bit too late to help you out....

Boones Ferry from exit 286 (North Wilsonville) north is totally fine. Once you go on Boones Ferry north of the intersection with Country...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,594
Posted By Oreamnos

I'm gonna chime in and second the previous...

I'm gonna chime in and second the previous suggestion to consider time trialing instead of crits as an entry to racing.

Masters racing is surprisingly fast, especially in major metro areas. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,960
Posted By Oreamnos

This thread caught my attention, because I just...

This thread caught my attention, because I just bought my first new road bike chain since 1993 (a 10 spd Dura-Ace 7801), and I'm wondering if Shimano chains are any more durable now than they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By Oreamnos

During recent component shopping, I found the...

During recent component shopping, I found the compatibility chart linked below, which has a little different look to it. Looks like it has been marked up by Excel Sports to indicate potential...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By Oreamnos

I noticed the same thing during parts shopping...

I noticed the same thing during parts shopping this week, and ended up ordering a DA bottom bracket for the Ultegra crank I ordered. Found a parts compatibility diagram somewhere on the Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Oreamnos

That's the kind of confident answer for which I...

That's the kind of confident answer for which I was looking... ;)

Went ahead and ordered the 7801 shifters a few minutes ago. At $220 (Competitive Cyclist) for the Dura-Ace version, it seemed a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Oreamnos

Dura-Ace 7801 shifters compatible with Ultegra 6600 FD/RD?

I'm in the process of accumulating pieces and parts for updating my 1991 Paramount from 7400 series downtube-shifting Dura-Ace to more modern stuff as part of an ultimate goal to get STI shifters. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By Oreamnos

I think I saw OEM Shimano 600 brake shoes online...

I think I saw OEM Shimano 600 brake shoes online earlier today at Excel. excelsports.com
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,007
Posted By Oreamnos

Bad karma will catch up with jerks like that...

Bad karma will catch up with jerks like that eventually. I continue to attempt to acknowledge each and every other cyclist I encounter, despite occasionally encountering those who don't seem so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,676
Posted By Oreamnos

black kestrel - Thanks for posting that catalog...

black kestrel - Thanks for posting that catalog image. Brings back good memories for me. My 660 is the white/red combo shown there, and I remember sitting in my office back in 1980, staring at that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-09, 11:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,676
Posted By Oreamnos

Hmmmm, I thought my 660 is a 1989 model, and it's...

Hmmmm, I thought my 660 is a 1989 model, and it's got Ultegra all around rather than 105. Maybe it's actually a 1990 model, but I don't think so. Will have to check...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,431
Posted By Oreamnos

Hmmmm, went to the writeup on the Versus web...

Hmmmm, went to the writeup on the Versus web site, and it says:

"For the first time ever, each stage of the Tour will be produced in full HD."

That's still a bit ambiguous. Could very well...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,431
Posted By Oreamnos

So Versus will be broadcasting in HD, but will...

So Versus will be broadcasting in HD, but will the TdF feed be in HD? I doubt it, but would love to see it happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,934
Posted By Oreamnos

More of a reference to the movie Contact, I...

More of a reference to the movie Contact, I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. Will also...

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. Will also attempt to take a look at that curvature...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-19-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 765
Posted By Oreamnos

It's a great event, and you should absolutely do...

It's a great event, and you should absolutely do it. I did it way, way back in the summer of 1992 as a Cat 3. It was great, because they lumped us 3s in with the Pro/1/2, and the Coors Light guys...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 65,990
Posted By Oreamnos

I've always really loved those pink DeRosas. ...

I've always really loved those pink DeRosas. Pretty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

I'm perfectly happy to talk climbing; that's one...

I'm perfectly happy to talk climbing; that's one of my other primary activities. Unfortunately, my great ape index isn't enough to offset the fact that I'm an ape who loves ice cream too much. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

The cranks are 175s. And your comment about...

The cranks are 175s. And your comment about wingspan got me intrigued, so I just measured it: 6' 7" (I'm 6' 2" tall).

I'm really pretty confident with my fit situation; that's never been an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 65,990
Posted By Oreamnos

I don't have a pink bike, but I do think you and...

I don't have a pink bike, but I do think you and I have the same model of garage door!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 05:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

That's good to know about the 28. I've got a 25...

That's good to know about the 28. I've got a 25 on there now, which is a response to the fact that somebody apparently inserted some steeper hills in my community at some point over the last 15...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

Good suggestion. Hadn't thought of using the 1st...

Good suggestion. Hadn't thought of using the 1st generation brifters. Of course, I opted not to go with that "newfangled" technology back then; would be kind of humorous to let 18 years of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

Actually, no, I haven't considered that. My...

Actually, no, I haven't considered that. My riding position has never been a problem, and I feel quite comfortable on the bike. I will certainly look into some slight hand position adjustments,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

Interesting. Hadn't even thought about...

Interesting. Hadn't even thought about re-assessing my riding position, but going back and looking at that pic, it does look pretty extreme, doesn't it? I do have fairly long arms, but almost never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Posted By Oreamnos

Intro and long-winded solicitation of advice for Paramount update

Howdy all -

Have visited these forums a few times in the past, but only recently registered as a user and started spending significant time here when I got the bug to investigate update options...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,287
Posted By Oreamnos

Yup! That's the one. Couldn't think of which...

Yup! That's the one. Couldn't think of which "Springs" town it was (Pagosa/Poncha/etc.).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,287
Posted By Oreamnos

Many, many years ago, when I was much younger...

Many, many years ago, when I was much younger (26ish), must stronger (Cat 2 in CO), and apparently much dumber, I posted a recorded 71 MPH on a mountain descent in a race. Being very large for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Oreamnos

Thanks for posting these. Nice little trip down...

Thanks for posting these. Nice little trip down memory lane for me, as the City Park crit was my first-ever bike race back in about 1990. Flatted twice before the race started, and then dropped out...
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