So where did this come from ?
08-05-10 | 04:10 PM
#27
Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
It's a repainted 1976 custom sized (special order) Schwinn Paramount P14. The lugs are French Nervex. I raced that bike for 30 years, before changing 4 years ago to my Bianchi Pista Concept.
08-05-10 | 04:45 PM
#29
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Thanks. Here's a closer look at the headbadge and lugs:
08-05-10 | 06:18 PM
#30
Full Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Pepperell MA
Bikes: 2014 Specialized Allez, Trek Farley, Trek Crockett, Deluxe Team dirt jump BMX, SE Draft, S&M ATF, S&M L.A.M.F., S&M PBR, BSD TrailOrPark, SE Vans PK Ripper
I'm 30. I ride fixed more than I ride my geared bike. In Lowell MA and I think I've seen three other fixed riders. I though there would be more around with UMASS right across the bridge from my building but I haven't seen any.
08-05-10 | 10:03 PM
#32
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From: Appleton WI
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As noted above, the quote is from Henri Desgrange, the original organizer of the Tour de France. Derailleurs were not even allow in the Tour de France until 1937. Check out early pictures of fixed gear riders in the Tour de France on the epic "Col de Tourmalet" here: https://www.lequipemag.fr/EquipeMag/R...tourmalet.html
08-05-10 | 10:05 PM
#33
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From: Appleton WI
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
