I absolutely LOVE C&V!!
04-02-09 | 11:28 AM
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Thread Starter
Steel is real, baby!
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,532
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From: Boise, ID
Bikes: 1984 Pinarello, 1986 Bianchi Portofino, 1988 Bianchi Trofeo, 1989 Specialized Allez, 1989 Specialized Hard Rock, 2001 Litespeed Tuscany
I absolutely LOVE C&V!!
I've not been a forum member for very long, and when I first joined, I hung out at Road Cycling. Good group of people over there, but when I discovered this little slice of heaven... WOW!
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
04-02-09 | 11:32 AM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 17,687
Likes: 12
From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
ok, cool just don't tell all the roadies about this place.
marty
marty
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04-02-09 | 11:44 AM
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Panasonic Nut
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 605
Likes: 18
From: Plymouth, MN
Bikes: 2000 Pinarello Paris | Panasonics: '88 DX-5000 / '88 DX-4000 / '88 MC-5500 (sold) / '86 Team America / '86 Team Japan (2) / '85 Team / '84 DX-4000 (sold) / '91 PR-6000 / '89 PICS Team Custom / '83 AR-6000 Aero / '89 DX-1000 / '89 Team MC Custom (sold
It is a slippery slope... a very slippery slope. ;-)
04-02-09 | 11:45 AM
#4
Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,161
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From: San Jose, CA
I agree!
I started off in the singlespeed/fixed forum trying to gather any information possible when I was building my fixed gear, but then I stumbled into the C&V hoping to get some information on my Nishiki.
Been hooked ever since. Highly informative, good people, and beautiful bikes.
I started off in the singlespeed/fixed forum trying to gather any information possible when I was building my fixed gear, but then I stumbled into the C&V hoping to get some information on my Nishiki.
Been hooked ever since. Highly informative, good people, and beautiful bikes.
04-02-09 | 11:50 AM
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Decrepit Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,488
Likes: 92
From: Santa Rosa, California
Bikes: Waterford 953 RS-22, several Paramounts
What's really great about this place is that it's very civil. Regulars are ready and anxious to help, not drop bombs. There's very little attitude here. 
04-02-09 | 11:55 AM
#7
Thread Starter
Steel is real, baby!
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,532
Likes: 8
From: Boise, ID
Bikes: 1984 Pinarello, 1986 Bianchi Portofino, 1988 Bianchi Trofeo, 1989 Specialized Allez, 1989 Specialized Hard Rock, 2001 Litespeed Tuscany
Yeah, very little "attitude" here.
I've always been a road race bike kind of guy. Now I want to build me a townie, a rat rod, etc.!
04-02-09 | 12:09 PM
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04-02-09 | 12:14 PM
#10
Full Clout Y'all
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 245
Likes: 1
From: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bikes: Right now, 8-10 various steeds
C&V is the only forum I ever check with a rare jaunt over to fixed/SS. But that's cause I know these dudes here and the only bikes I care about are 15years and over, the passion was born here.
04-02-09 | 12:19 PM
#11
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,344
Likes: 1
From: Southern CA
Bikes: '17 Trek Emonda, '16 Yeti ASR5, '14 Cdale F29 '08 Orbea Orca.
Yes, I agree this is a lil slice of heaven. The help that I've received from this forum has been great.
Hey Scooper, how do you become a Decrepit Member???
Hey Scooper, how do you become a Decrepit Member???
04-02-09 | 12:23 PM
#12
Seńor Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,462
Likes: 1,554
From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
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In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
04-02-09 | 12:44 PM
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Freewheel Medic
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 13,549
Likes: 3,290
From: An Island on the Coast of GA!
Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
Are you saying, Robert Culp...
...looks like Stan Cooper?
...looks like Stan Cooper?
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Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
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Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
Thanks for visiting my website: www.freewheelspa.com
04-02-09 | 12:54 PM
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South Carolina Ed
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,908
Likes: 320
From: Greer, SC
Bikes: Holdsworth custom, Macario Pro, Ciocc San Cristobal, Viner Nemo, Cyfac Le Mythique, Giant TCR, Tommasso Mondial, Cyfac Etoile
The new stuff becomes dated pretty quickly but classic is classic forever.
04-02-09 | 03:07 PM
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Ellensburg, WA
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,791
Likes: 706
From: Lewiston, ID
Bikes: See my signature
Ain't that the truth. I started with my Bianchi and a cheap 16 yo mountain bike last August and within two months of getting involved with the C&V group here (the only one I check besides the PNW) I ended up with 2 Gitane's, 2 Peugeot's, 1 Raleigh, 2 Trek (1 road/1 mtb). All but one of these is an early 80's machine (the other being a '68 - I think).
And, my wife doesn't get it. But, as with most things I do, that's a normal reaction.
And, my wife doesn't get it. But, as with most things I do, that's a normal reaction.
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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,
04-02-09 | 04:07 PM
#19
Buh'wah?!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,086
Likes: 2
From: Charlottesville VA
Bikes: 2014 Giant Trance
As I've said many time, this is best place on teh internetz.
In all seriousness, I doubt I would have learned as much about bikes had I even spent my time in the road forum. I find it amazing that there are people over there who think Brooks saddles were never raced
. I bet most of them over there would be apalled/astounded/terribly confused if they were to ever encounter cottered cranks. It's crazy. But, you come over here and it's a regular thing. We're cool with just about everything. Sure, there are heated arguments, but they rarely ever degrade into name calling or insults. I guess cause we're all mature (young to old) while the roadie forums tend to be full of overconfident jerks.
The only other two forums here I think are close to as civil are the Recumbent forums and the Touring forums. Bent' riders are laid back (pun intended) because they're different. The tourers are laid back cause they too are different. And the same goes for us.
I'll say it as many times as necessary.
You guys are great. I'd consider so many of you good friends if I knew you all in person. Though, if need be I may still go out of my way to help some of you.
-Gene-
In all seriousness, I doubt I would have learned as much about bikes had I even spent my time in the road forum. I find it amazing that there are people over there who think Brooks saddles were never raced
. I bet most of them over there would be apalled/astounded/terribly confused if they were to ever encounter cottered cranks. It's crazy. But, you come over here and it's a regular thing. We're cool with just about everything. Sure, there are heated arguments, but they rarely ever degrade into name calling or insults. I guess cause we're all mature (young to old) while the roadie forums tend to be full of overconfident jerks.The only other two forums here I think are close to as civil are the Recumbent forums and the Touring forums. Bent' riders are laid back (pun intended) because they're different. The tourers are laid back cause they too are different. And the same goes for us.
I'll say it as many times as necessary.
You guys are great. I'd consider so many of you good friends if I knew you all in person. Though, if need be I may still go out of my way to help some of you.
-Gene-
04-02-09 | 08:06 PM
#20
Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 21,434
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
04-02-09 | 08:07 PM
#21
Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 21,434
Likes: 7
From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
I've not been a forum member for very long, and when I first joined, I hung out at Road Cycling. Good group of people over there, but when I discovered this little slice of heaven... WOW!
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
. Women aren't afraid to ask questions here, either.East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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04-02-09 | 08:19 PM
#22
6 bikes? That's about a third of my collection. But if Ms. Blue Order thinks it's 6 bikes, why argue?
04-02-09 | 08:46 PM
#23
No I'm Not a Pirate!
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 694
Likes: 1
From: The middle of somewhere in Indiana
I've not been a forum member for very long, and when I first joined, I hung out at Road Cycling. Good group of people over there, but when I discovered this little slice of heaven... WOW!
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
Man, I'm now motivated to build up bikes I'd NEVER have considered before!
My wife is going to hate me....
04-02-09 | 09:18 PM
#24
lurks
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 44
Likes: 17
From: Queensland, Australia
Bikes: 78' Peugeot UO8, DMR Rhythm, Giant STP1
Hi Ned, thanks for sharing.
So i can stop being ashamed that my only classic and vintage bike is a 78' Peugeot UO8?
Yep... still my favorite forum on Bikeforums. I like the fact that it is more or less a, let's see what you got attitude in this forum. In other words, very few people in this forum will ever tell you that your bike is junk, or not worthy,or doesn't deserve to be restored. Many different types of bikes are welcome in this forum, or so it seems, and I like that attitude myself
04-02-09 | 09:32 PM
#25
Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 21,434
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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