What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
10-25-15, 07:36 PM
#901
just keep riding
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The new AWOL's first ride on gravel today. The bike was impressive. Love the way it rolls over the ruts and rocks, even with the "skinny" 40mm tires. Planning to put something closer to 2" on it soon as this bike is intended for the rougher side of the gravel spectrum. Great fit. Very nice feel when standing and climbing. Good, wide range of gearing from the 46/30 front, 12-36 rear. I'll got to try it on some thicker gravel, steeper hills and a few creek crossings next Sunday at the Fried Green 50 in Piedmont Wildlife Refuge out of Juliette, GA.
P1000351 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
P1000360 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
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10-26-15, 08:50 AM
#903
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Celebrated my 50th by riding my Moulton which was most likely built in '65 for the '66 model year... I was built and delivered in '65.
It is such a sweet bike.
It is such a sweet bike.
10-26-15, 09:23 AM
#904
Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Toronto
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Bikes: Fiori Roma, Currently building a Bianchi, Trek 330, formerly Monshee Nomad, Favorit, Bianchi Sport SX, Frankenbike
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This is what this old guy rides.....
10-26-15, 10:28 AM
#905
It's MY mountain
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Still Eddy, after all these years.
10-26-15, 11:02 AM
#906
My 1970 Paris Sport old-ten-speed converted to fixed.
Favorite go-to ride recently repainted white.
Favorite go-to ride recently repainted white.
10-26-15, 02:15 PM
#907
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: South of the Mason-Dixon
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Bikes: 2015 Scott Speedster XL Frame, 2014 Diamondback hybrid, and a 20" Schwinn Unicycle (does that count?)
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I bought this Diamondback Hybrid last October (2014)
Then, this October, I bought this Scott Speedster (2015)
There's also been about a 30# difference in weight regarding the rider.
Then, this October, I bought this Scott Speedster (2015)
There's also been about a 30# difference in weight regarding the rider.
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10-27-15, 04:27 AM
#908
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Montreal
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Bikes: 94 Bianchi Volpe, 2014 Tarmac Pro
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59 old? I hope not.
Couldn't upload a pic for some reason but here's the link from the shop:
Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2014 ? Cycle Synergie - Synergy Cycle, Montréal, Pointe-Claire - Specialized - Cervélo - Santa Cruz - HED. - Assos - Vente et Service de Vélos
I didn't take the wheels though. Kept my HED Ardennes. Much better for Québec roads.
Couldn't upload a pic for some reason but here's the link from the shop:
Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2014 ? Cycle Synergie - Synergy Cycle, Montréal, Pointe-Claire - Specialized - Cervélo - Santa Cruz - HED. - Assos - Vente et Service de Vélos
I didn't take the wheels though. Kept my HED Ardennes. Much better for Québec roads.
10-27-15, 09:42 PM
#910
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10-28-15, 10:19 AM
#911
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10-28-15, 07:24 PM
#913
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51 and now havin' FUN....
Recovering from a 22-year alcohol, tobacco and meth addiction at 42, my doc told me I had maybe 10 years to live. Before recovery, I was suffering from congestive heart failure(CHF), COPD and morbid obesity....all collateral damage, from those substances. Doc told me I need to engage in a dedicated workout program, if I can knock-out the CHF. Well, it took me 3 years after quitting everything, before I was cleared to ride a bike regularly. Fast-forward to now and I lost all 88 pounds of fat I was carrying for nearly 32 years. My waist went from a barrel-gut 44 to a 32 now. Always wanted to get into cycling....but was too busy chasing the dope. I do a century annually and regularly ride 5-hour+ trail epics now. Thanks to biking, I am now off all 8 meds. I plan on riding as long as I possibly can....
24-pound Mountain FS 29er:
19-pound Road/CX 29er:
24-pound Mountain FS 29er:
19-pound Road/CX 29er:
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10-28-15, 07:33 PM
#914
Senior Member
That a loaded question. What do you define as "old"? Why clump people into the same group based on your definition of "old"?
10-28-15, 07:48 PM
#915
Junior Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xebEj0rV6m0
Whats wrong with old? No one said too old. Hey, the bike still fits at 64 so I'm happy to ride it, every day to work and the store, and my daughters' house and anywhere that doesn't absolutely require a car or train or plane.
My 1979 Raleigh Tourist and my Jamis Coda commuter.
Whats wrong with old? No one said too old. Hey, the bike still fits at 64 so I'm happy to ride it, every day to work and the store, and my daughters' house and anywhere that doesn't absolutely require a car or train or plane.
My 1979 Raleigh Tourist and my Jamis Coda commuter.
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10-28-15, 08:17 PM
#916
just keep riding
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We're old. Wear it proudly. Anyone can be young. It takes a tough SOB to get old.
10-28-15, 08:23 PM
#917
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Bikes: 1984 Cannondale road w/ MANY upgrades, 2017 Trek Fx7.5 Hybrid, 1953 Rudge "work-in-progress", a 1956 Hercules "Royal Prince", and an unknown year, unknown frame lot's a fun single-speed!
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Wow, what an incredible recovery. Safe riding my friend.
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10-29-15, 06:35 AM
#919
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Depends on your present company; my 16 year old daughter's friends think I'm "cool for an old man"(a badge I'm not sure how to take...) My contemps' are largely, well large and I feel way younger then most and not nearly as trapped inside my body as they. I've experienced a lot in my 55 years but still feel viable, have ideas and ideals, and, maybe most importantly, feel young on a bike...
10-29-15, 09:05 AM
#921
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68 times around the sun. Finally found a bike that doesn't hurt me when I ride, the Trek Shift.
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10-29-15, 10:17 AM
#922
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10-29-15, 10:23 AM
#923
Seat Sniffer
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10-29-15, 10:28 AM
#924
Seat Sniffer
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Recovering from a 22-year alcohol, tobacco and meth addiction at 42, my doc told me I had maybe 10 years to live. Before recovery, I was suffering from congestive heart failure(CHF), COPD and morbid obesity....all collateral damage, from those substances. Doc told me I need to engage in a dedicated workout program, if I can knock-out the CHF. Well, it took me 3 years after quitting everything, before I was cleared to ride a bike regularly. Fast-forward to now and I lost all 88 pounds of fat I was carrying for nearly 32 years. My waist went from a barrel-gut 44 to a 32 now. Always wanted to get into cycling....but was too busy chasing the dope. I do a century annually and regularly ride 5-hour+ trail epics now. Thanks to biking, I am now off all 8 meds. I plan on riding as long as I possibly can....
Some of the best and most dedicated cyclists I know are former substance abusers. I dunno what it is ... obsessive/compulsive personalities?
In any case, the key is to turn that around and find something healthy and positive obsessive/compulsive about.
Congrats. You did just that.
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