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10-14-10, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Veloria

Scottryder - 50cm will most likely be too small for me; I ride 52-54cm roadbikes.
...And besides, I can't/mustn't buy more bikes, I just got done downsizing! : )

Inspired by this thread, I've now put together a "Cream Tires Directory" on Lovely Bicycle.
Please feel free to chime in if you don't see a tire that should be there.

Veloria, I see you haven't signed up for our North Shore ride on the 23rd. I was hoping you'd join us!

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10-14-10, 05:58 AM

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chicago al -- looks like you have a twin out and about - about the same neighborhood too! is that rockwell?

10-14-10, 06:18 AM

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^ Holy Raleigh Sports, Batman! That is a near-twin of ours, and just a few blocks away, it looks like. PM'ing.

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10-16-10, 11:17 PM

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haha, thanks alot, the bike is still new to me, only had it for about 2 and a half months or so, so it's still got that new bike feel

it makes me giddy every time i look at it cause i've never had a road bike that nice....

what do you ride cehowardgs?

10-17-10, 11:46 AM

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my velorbis with new fat franks in cream:

and with the original black tyres:

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10-17-10, 11:51 AM

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Some white-hot bikes in this thread!!

10-17-10, 01:20 PM

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here's a bike I found at Goodwill:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7744800...7616227358531/

10-19-10, 11:55 PM

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here's a bike I found at Goodwill:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7744800...7616227358531/

Oh my! I <heart> this bike so much! It is GORGEOUS! Nice job.

10-19-10, 11:58 PM

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Here's my white-tired baby: a '69 Raleigh Sports. Those are Schwalbes, thanks to Veloria, of course. In fact, the whole reason I own a Sports at all is Veloria. I <heart> her, too!

glamorshotnew3 by snarkypup, on Flickr

10-20-10, 12:16 AM

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i only have one white tire because i am too poor to buy a second one (see the technium thread)
anyone wanna sponsor my whole life ???

10-20-10, 03:16 AM

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I have to say, I am just floored by all the beautiful bikes. I love you guys (and gals)

10-20-10, 04:10 AM

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check out these Italian bikes

absolute primo

https://myoldbicycle.com/en/bikes

good ideas there for future builds...

10-20-10, 07:11 AM

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^^^^^^^^^^Great link! ^^^^^^^^

I'm so inspired. Now i just need some cash!

This one struck me as odd......fork is bent right? Why such effort and not straighten it up?

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My Reliant. Tires are not white anymore. Cheapo CST 740s.

10-20-10, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AL NZ

check out these Italian bikes

absolute primo

https://myoldbicycle.com/en/bikes

good ideas there for future builds...

I just had to close my office door.

10-20-10, 08:55 AM

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^^^^^^^^O' O' O' O' ^^^^^^^^

Too much bike porn and you'll go blind!

just stop when you need glasses

10-20-10, 09:21 AM

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Thanks! I made someone very happy with it a few months after I fixed it up. There's always someone who needs a cute bike like that.

11-19-10, 07:58 AM

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My Retrovelo Paula:

It ships today.

11-19-10, 08:07 AM

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My Retrovelo Paula:
https://gallery.me.com/ilynne/100052/...12900435050001

It ships today.

Eileen - That's a fantastic bike! I have test ridden the Retrovelo Paula and loved it.
I also really like this shade of red (not all reds are equal!).
Congratulations!

11-19-10, 08:51 AM

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Eileen - That's a fantastic bike! I have test ridden the Retrovelo Paula and loved it.
I also really like this shade of red (not all reds are equal!).
Congratulations!

Thank you, Veloria! But... it's orange.

I'll be sure to review it when it arrives. There are not many reviews of it online, and I'm buying sight unseen. I've wasted money buying bicycles that were *sort of* or *almost* what I wanted. The only thing the Paula is lacking is a skirt/coat guard. I can crochet, so that is not a big deal.

11-19-10, 09:06 AM

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Ah! But a red-orange, no?

I was also surprised by the dearth of reviews - I wasn't able to find almost any really except mine. But I do know several very satisfied owners and I don't know of any unsatisfied owners, so the statistics are in favour of you loving it : )

11-19-10, 09:16 AM

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There are shadows on the bicycle in the picture. Soraya called it "earthy orange" but yes, I'd say red-orange is a good description. I love fat tires, and I really wanted those Fat Franks. Someone in another thread said "You get two free with a Retrovelo." Who can pass up a deal like that? FREE cream Fat Franks!

11-19-10, 04:58 PM

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On this topic, I think my Panasonic would look really, really hot with white tires. The 22 year-old Pasellas that are on there will eventually need to be replaced. I want road tires that are 23-25s, with some flat protection, that aren't pieces o' junk. I got some recs when I first bought the bike, but also some warnings about the same tires that were just rec'd, or folks were suggesting tires they'd never actually ridden. Anyone actually ridden white road tires that they like? That have some tread and don't go flat if you look at them funny?

Edit: D'uh, re-read thread. Was remembering this whole thread as mostly 3-Speeds with Delta Cruisers and Fat Franks. Forgot first page was road bikes. Nevermind.

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