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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,157,169
Posted By dandypony

Vintage Specialized Sirrus w/drop bars. Gorgeous....

Vintage Specialized Sirrus w/drop bars. Gorgeous. In Colorado Springs.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/bik/5408196494.html

499960
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
Posted By dandypony

Congrats on your first century! If I'm riding...

Congrats on your first century!
If I'm riding anything over 75 miles, I have to follow a nutrition and recovery plan. I learned the hard way, (with dehydration, cramping, and miserable rides), that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 29,623
Posted By dandypony

​IMHO, it isn't as much about whether or not a...

​IMHO, it isn't as much about whether or not a road bike can be ridden over short gravel stretches, it's about rider ability and comfort level with doing so. It took me a couple of years of riding a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,082,502
Posted By dandypony

You can't beat them for cost and...

You can't beat them for cost and functionality--at least in terms of commuter panniers. But I'll stick to my Ortliebs for camping and touring.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,193
Posted By dandypony

After reading a number of reviews, I purchased...

After reading a number of reviews, I purchased Performance Bike house brand Forte Strada K 28mm, which have turned out to be a great investment. They run about $18, and mine have been going strong...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-14, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,082,502
Posted By dandypony

420255 Sporting the DIY pannier (French...

420255
Sporting the DIY pannier (French military rucksack conversion).
Forum: Mountains-Plains Regional Rides and Events
08-05-14, 09:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 865
Posted By dandypony

Colorado: Pedal the Plains Sept. 19-21, 2014

If I can make time for training, I am interested in riding the century this year. Is anyone participating in either the tour or the century? Looks like a great event.

Home | Pedal The Plains...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-02-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,515
Posted By dandypony

@Experteric...

@Experteric (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=382606)
If you are mostly riding paved, I'd recommend a fitness bike over a mountain bike, much lighter and faster, and still upright and more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,157,169
Posted By dandypony

53cm Bridgestone 400. Craigslist DENVER today...

53cm Bridgestone 400. Craigslist DENVER today 8-2-2014

This looks beautiful. Lugged and in seemingly great condition.

*BRIDGESTONE 400*road bike,*new tires*new *bontrager*bar tape,23"frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,104
Posted By dandypony

I heart you.

I heart you.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,748
Posted By dandypony

Have you looked at Linus? This is a great...

Have you looked at Linus?

This is a great affordable model: http://www.linusbike.com/products/roadster-sport

but they have a few other options as well. When you say you want a bike that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,786
Posted By dandypony

Velocivixen, That's a sweet build. I think you...

Velocivixen,
That's a sweet build. I think you should try the m-bars with that stem to begin, but you may have to go for a higher angled stem. The m-bars tend to open up the cockpit and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-14, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,786
Posted By dandypony

Hi Velocivixen, I am assuming you are using...

Hi Velocivixen,

I am assuming you are using quill (threaded)? If so, then I have had success with dirt drop stems and technomic stems. Nitto makes the prettiest and most expensive of either, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-14, 06:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,786
Posted By dandypony

I have both moustache bars and inverted north...

I have both moustache bars and inverted north roads set ups. On the moustache I have the standard set-up, (along the curves w/bar end shifters). The north roads have cork grips and mountain brakes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,571
Posted By dandypony

I agree. Hope to see pics after overhaul.

I agree. Hope to see pics after overhaul.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-29-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,862
Posted By dandypony

I like platforms for casual rides, even if they...

I like platforms for casual rides, even if they are longer distance. I use clipless when training, cause rides, or touring; they make a difference in keeping a strong, even cadence. For me, anyway.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-29-14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,862
Posted By dandypony

Chrome Industries has a great SPD line, but they...

Chrome Industries has a great SPD line, but they are more urban oriented.
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