What do old people ride? let's see your bikes
05-31-18 | 11:32 PM
#1953
Bicyclerider4life
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,076
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From: Florida and Idaho
Bikes: Huffy Beach Cruisers, Miami Sun Trike, Vertical PK7, KHS Montana Summit, Giant Cypress DX, Schwinn OCC Stingray
OK, I also have an 1989 KHS Montana Summit, but no good pictures of it.
Besides, the trike is just so daRn handy for shopping, and is a blast to ride.
2017 Miami Sun 'Traditional', with optional seven speed (14-28) and rear disk brake.
Upgraded since this photo: Lower handlebar and replaced the 36 tooth chainring with a 28 tooth.
(I sometimes pull a 4 wheel garden/nursery cart/trailer (1,400 pound load capacity) with the trike. The 28/28 granny gear helps get up the hills with a heavy load in the trailer/cart.
Besides, the trike is just so daRn handy for shopping, and is a blast to ride.
2017 Miami Sun 'Traditional', with optional seven speed (14-28) and rear disk brake.
Upgraded since this photo: Lower handlebar and replaced the 36 tooth chainring with a 28 tooth.
(I sometimes pull a 4 wheel garden/nursery cart/trailer (1,400 pound load capacity) with the trike. The 28/28 granny gear helps get up the hills with a heavy load in the trailer/cart.
06-02-18 | 10:18 PM
#1955
Old Boy
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 1,736
From: Minnesota
Bikes: Mostly 1st-generation, top-of-the-line, non-unicrown MTBs/ATBs: All 1984 models: Dawes Ranger, Peugeot Canyon Express, Ross Mt. Whitney (chrome), Schwinn High Sierra, and a 1983 Trek 850.
Today It Was Celeste...
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USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!
06-03-18 | 10:10 PM
#1958
Full Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 387
Likes: 193
From: Grass Valley, Ca
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Specialized Enduro Pro, Lemond Tourmalet
06-04-18 | 07:57 AM
#1960
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,367
Likes: 8,278
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
There is an old expression - train heavy & hard, race light and smart.
TO that end, i've been riding the tandem as a single on occasional rides.
edit: No intention of racing anyone but myself, but a single sure seems light.
TO that end, i've been riding the tandem as a single on occasional rides.
edit: No intention of racing anyone but myself, but a single sure seems light.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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06-04-18 | 08:09 AM
#1961
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,367
Likes: 8,278
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
06-04-18 | 10:05 AM
#1962
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 293
Likes: 15
From: Central Pa.
Bikes: Domane SLR 9 Fuji Gran Fondo 2.3 1978 Mercian
Sorry for the confusing. This bike was a winter project. I don't ride in winter, except my trainer. This bike has 28mm Pro One Tubless Tires as recommended by ENV which I really like!
06-08-18 | 09:52 PM
#1963
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 10,287
Likes: 9,797
From: Utah
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
My latest..... a nice little Jan De Reus:
I've also made some changes to the Serotta CSI, mostly just upgrading to a modern wheelset and modifying an 8 speed cassette to fit the new wheel.
Then this week I've also rotated in the old Bob Jackson that is now sporting a nice Veloflex tubular setup.
I've also made some changes to the Serotta CSI, mostly just upgrading to a modern wheelset and modifying an 8 speed cassette to fit the new wheel.
Then this week I've also rotated in the old Bob Jackson that is now sporting a nice Veloflex tubular setup.
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Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
06-17-18 | 01:38 PM
#1965
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 21,770
Likes: 5,675
From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
1978 Trek TX 900
Just took my 1978 Trek TX 900 out for a 28 mile ride on my favorite local bike trail, the Neal Smith trail. It has good shade, good water views, and some decent rollers. It is a very pretty trail that gets a ridiculously low amount of usage.
https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portal...prove_sign.pdf
1978 Trek TX 900
https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portal...prove_sign.pdf
1978 Trek TX 900
06-17-18 | 07:34 PM
#1966
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 387
Likes: 193
From: Grass Valley, Ca
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Specialized Enduro Pro, Lemond Tourmalet
I’m 63. An ex cat3 3 rider, dirt and street motorcyclist. Been down many times. Broken multiple bones. In deference to the damages done, sold my hard tail and went full suspension this week. Wow, what a difference!
06-20-18 | 10:23 PM
#1967
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
06-21-18 | 02:33 AM
#1968
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 293
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From: Central Pa.
Bikes: Domane SLR 9 Fuji Gran Fondo 2.3 1978 Mercian
Hi Tim,
I have two bikes. They both have these saddles on them. I started riding last May after a long layoff and tried Selle? SQ Lab, Oval and a few other and I really love thiese Infinitys. The saddle kind of cradles you. No sit bones discomfort at all. If any "breaking in" it would be your leg creases as one pair of cycling shorts became not wearable as it irritated that area a little as compared to my other shorts. Have a few metric centuries under my belt and so far so good. I just got an email from them inviting me to the start of the Race Across America in CA to take sneak peek at some new products just launched (not on website yet). I got interested in them after the testimony of some long distance riders. They do offer a 30 day trail, I believe. Let me know how you make out, if you try one.
I have two bikes. They both have these saddles on them. I started riding last May after a long layoff and tried Selle? SQ Lab, Oval and a few other and I really love thiese Infinitys. The saddle kind of cradles you. No sit bones discomfort at all. If any "breaking in" it would be your leg creases as one pair of cycling shorts became not wearable as it irritated that area a little as compared to my other shorts. Have a few metric centuries under my belt and so far so good. I just got an email from them inviting me to the start of the Race Across America in CA to take sneak peek at some new products just launched (not on website yet). I got interested in them after the testimony of some long distance riders. They do offer a 30 day trail, I believe. Let me know how you make out, if you try one.
06-21-18 | 07:23 AM
#1969
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
^^ Thanks for the feedback. I like things that are different and Infinity saddles interest me. The red/black Trek is definitely an eye catcher. I'll bet you get lots of comments.
Speaking of different - a couple more shots of the Rodriguez fixed gear.
Speaking of different - a couple more shots of the Rodriguez fixed gear.
Accuracy undeniable 
06-21-18 | 11:50 AM
#1972
Ellensburg, WA
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,791
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From: Lewiston, ID
Bikes: See my signature
I ride exclusively C&V bikes - and of those, most are French. I know, I'm weird (at least my kids say I am).
Early 1979's Peugeot PX10
mid-1970's Gitane Olympic
1983 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France
Early 1979's Peugeot PX10
mid-1970's Gitane Olympic
1983 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
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06-21-18 | 01:52 PM
#1973
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 21,770
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
