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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 17,710
Posted By oldgrowth45

Only when riding with my wife. :lol:

Only when riding with my wife.
:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By oldgrowth45

It's quite clear that you have nothing productive...

It's quite clear that you have nothing productive to say, which begs the question why troll? I'm seeking cogent information not pithy remarks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By oldgrowth45

Actually... My original question, if you bothered...

Actually... My original question, if you bothered to read it, was to get the opinion of someone who possibly owns a Merckx cf, not someone dying to lay down snarky comments. The bike in question is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,423
Posted By oldgrowth45

:ride:

:ride:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By oldgrowth45

That'd be a negative. None in pee-town to test...

That'd be a negative. None in pee-town to test out. According to the CL ad, the seller imported this bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By oldgrowth45

Thinking about a new Merckx

Been eyeing a Sallanches 64 on local craigslist and am curious about the quality of Merckx carbon frames. Anyone out there with experience and/or own one would love to get some feedback. As I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-10-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By oldgrowth45

I rode last year's Go For The Gold and remember...

I rode last year's Go For The Gold and remember most of the people around me at the mess tent fretting over the gravel sections on the climb up to Bear Camp. There was a few ruts and nasty spots, but...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-31-16, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,743
Posted By oldgrowth45

Yup, and they're moving your way. Astoria already...

Yup, and they're moving your way. Astoria already is shaping up as Portland lite.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-31-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,743
Posted By oldgrowth45

Leisesturm, thanks for the cogent info. Currently...

Leisesturm, thanks for the cogent info. Currently I use my bike for both commuting and pleasure rides, however I signed up for Cycle Oregon for the first time and am feeling a little geeky thinking...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-30-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,743
Posted By oldgrowth45

Professional fitting... worth it?

Curious if any other BF members have paid to have a professional fitting done, and if so, was there a noticable improvement in your time in the saddle?
Thanks for input.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,735
Posted By oldgrowth45

[QUOTE=RDB;17917133]Just wondering what the...

[QUOTE=RDB;17917133]Just wondering what the general consensus is regarding this brand. I'm seriously considering either the Xenith comp road bike or the Renegade gravel/road bike.

Best of all, my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,258
Posted By oldgrowth45

A few questions. What saddle did you ride with...

A few questions. What saddle did you ride with before the injury? Did your doctor definitely connect your bike saddle to your perineum injury? What type of bike do you ride, what kind of riding do...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-30-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By oldgrowth45

That looks like the ticket. They did a super...

That looks like the ticket. They did a super thorough job mapping it out. 50 miles and 7,200 feet elevation. My legs are already burning. But now that I know it's there, I can't resist. Thanks a ton...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,783
Posted By oldgrowth45

And not to sound weird, but looking great for...

And not to sound weird, but looking great for your age. Keep on riding!

To the OP, I would turn the question back to you. Is the reason for the post due to personal problems you're experiencing? I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-24-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By oldgrowth45

Hills around Powell Butte and Mt. Scott

Went up to the top of Powell Butte for the first time yesterday. Great views. While at the top I noticed lots of hills nearby that look like they would supply tons of great climbs. Curious if anyone...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-21-16, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,051
Posted By oldgrowth45

I've ridden out SR 14 to Beacon Rock, on to...

I've ridden out SR 14 to Beacon Rock, on to Bridge of the Gods, and then crossed back over to Oregon and back on 84. Here are the pluses and minuses (my opinion) of both sides. The plus to 14 is far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Got it. Did you find that to be a comfortable...

Got it. Did you find that to be a comfortable reach to the brake hoods?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Andy_K: That frame looks exactly like what mine...

Andy_K: That frame looks exactly like what mine looked like new, many, many years ago. Great information. Much thanks! Where did you source your stem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Bikemig, fantastic information. My Rock Hopper is...

Bikemig, fantastic information. My Rock Hopper is mid 80's, so sounds like it will make a nice conversion. Thanks for your time. Looks like it's going to be a fun project. Will update as it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

One other related question since I will need new...

One other related question since I will need new wheels. The old wheels were 26", can you change to 700c?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Hillrider, at this point, it's basically frame...

Hillrider, at this point, it's basically frame and forks. Deore drivetrain, that ran a 7 speed rear. Cantilever brakes, which are still there, but in real need of love. Threaded headset. Planning on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Currently it's running Deore. There was a 7...

Currently it's running Deore. There was a 7 speed, but that's all gone now. I'm thinking of changing that out, but haven't made up my mind yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,566
Posted By oldgrowth45

Convert old RockHopper to drop bars & brifters

Hello all.
I want to replace the flat bars on my old Rock Hopper with drop bars with brifters. Would love any tips, advice, and pointers from those of you who've done something similar.
Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
01-19-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,276
Posted By oldgrowth45

I'm becoming increasingly more committed to...

I'm becoming increasingly more committed to commuting in the rain as I slowly upgrade my raingear. And yes, this fall/winter has been absolutely ridiculous weather-wise. Some days it feels like...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,756
Posted By oldgrowth45

Today's commute was wet, both ways... ugh. Love...

Today's commute was wet, both ways... ugh. Love my fenders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By oldgrowth45

So does his record stand for another 76 years?...

So does his record stand for another 76 years? How soon before it's broken I wonder.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-16, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By oldgrowth45

With three days to go Searvogel has logged 75,583...

With three days to go Searvogel has logged 75,583 miles. Incredible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,174
Posted By oldgrowth45

I'm right there with SkyDog75. Back in my bmx...

I'm right there with SkyDog75. Back in my bmx days (early 80's) Mongoose was one of the big dogs - lightweight frames (relative to Huffy) and really nice components. Ah... memories. I haven't thought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,479
Posted By oldgrowth45

Here's another bike I'll throw into the mix only...

Here's another bike I'll throw into the mix only because I'm in the same situation as jmls1994 looking for a do-it-all and have been testing lots of different rides. Jamis makes a nifty cyclocross...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By oldgrowth45

Please let us know what ends up working. I'm...

Please let us know what ends up working. I'm curious to know what ends up working.
Forum: Commuting
12-30-15, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By oldgrowth45

Yup. I second that. They're comfortable. but I...

Yup. I second that. They're comfortable. but I haven't had a pair of Smart Wool make it one winter before holes start to form in the toes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By oldgrowth45

I agree with both statements. Reading the Outdoor...

I agree with both statements. Reading the Outdoor article that alcjphil linked earlier, Searvogel is using a wind tracking app to plot his daily route in order to minimize head winds and maximize...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By oldgrowth45

I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the idea...

I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the idea of biking 200 miles a day, every day, for one year. Stunning. Searvogel looks like an animal, and based on the current HAM'R leaderboard he seems to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,196
Posted By oldgrowth45

I hope blazing yak doesn't mind me piggy-backing...

I hope blazing yak doesn't mind me piggy-backing on this thread, but I'm a similar situation. The last new bike I bought was over twenty years ago (a RockHopper comp, which I still own). But for for...
Forum: Introductions
12-23-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By oldgrowth45

August is by far the best time of the year in...

August is by far the best time of the year in P-town. Did you bring your bike and get a chance to see the city via two wheels?
Forum: Introductions
12-23-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By oldgrowth45

Yeah. It's been a particularly brutal winter this...

Yeah. It's been a particularly brutal winter this year. But I suppose we're making up for the very mild one last year.
Forum: Introductions
12-22-15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By oldgrowth45

Greetings from sunny Portland Oregon

Hello everyone.
My main reason for joining this forum is after many, many years of riding used bikes, I'm wanting to step into the 21st century. As such I'm very interested to learn what's out...
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