What do old people ride, lets see your bikes
06-11-24, 06:33 AM
#3626
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Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
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Awesome machines, John, as always!
Do you know anything about the history of recumbents?
Do you know anything about the history of recumbents?
06-11-24, 07:18 AM
#3627
Very Old and New Bike
72 years young here. A couple of years ago turned my 1973 Carraro bike that I bought when I graduated from college into a "flower" bike. And no the handle bars weren't like that when I rode it. Current bike is a 2023 Trek Emonda SL9 AXS project one bike which you cannot appreciate the changing colors in the dim lighting. People love the colors when they see the bike in person. Both are great bikes. The Carraro is what I rode with my young children on an attached rear seat and then when we rode together as they grew older. The SL9 Emonda is my latest bike. Very smooth ride, a good climbing bike and fun to dash around on.
1973 Carraro and 2023 Trek Emonda
1973 Carraro and 2023 Trek Emonda
06-14-24, 09:05 PM
#3628
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Just turned 64. used to ride a lot, mostly solo and commuting. Heart attack 12 years ago stopped me in my tracks. Just had a battery of tests and my doctor removed all my excuses, so I power-washed my old Miyata 1000 and had her out for the past few days. It feels great. I live in the hills of Hunterdon County NJ and I'm not ready for them just yet. It's just no fun riding when you're pounding the pedals at 6mph one minute and screaming at 45 the next, then 6, then 45. Anyway, here's my ride. I'm recabling and taping over the weekend.
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06-14-24, 09:18 PM
#3629
old newbie
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Just turned 64. used to ride a lot, mostly solo and commuting. Heart attack 12 years ago stopped me in my tracks. Just had a battery of tests and my doctor removed all my excuses, so I power-washed my old Miyata 1000 and had her out for the past few days. It feels great. I live in the hills of Hunterdon County NJ and I'm not ready for them just yet. It's just no fun riding when you're pounding the pedals at 6mph one minute and screaming at 45 the next, then 6, then 45. Anyway, here's my ride. I'm recabling and taping over the weekend.
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06-15-24, 09:20 AM
#3631
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I used to race but I don’t have much in the way of racing bikes anymore. I do have a 1982 Peugeot PXN 10 that I’ve been riding lately. I modded it I a bit for hill climbing (38 tooth inner and a 14-28 6 speed freewheel in the back). I worked in a Peugeot shop in college in the 80s and I really liked this bike. By the 80s, the simplex/stronglight/atom/spidel stuff was all pretty good (the super LJ shifters were excellent). This bike had a long production run and it’s a fine riding machine.
06-17-24, 04:31 PM
#3632
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Getting there. Cleaned up the chainrings, sprockets and derailleurs. Replaced brake housing with yellow and sized them right. Carradice bag added. I'll do the shifter cables tomorrow or Wednesday. Still not sure if I want to go friction or SIS. I have Ultra 7 speed barcons on there so I guess I can switch back and forth.
06-18-24, 07:14 PM
#3634
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Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
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Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
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I have a Shogun 500 that I bought a few years ago that's been ridden very little. It was a 3x5 or 6 setup with bar end shifters, canti brakes and 27" wheels - classic mid-80s Japanese tourer. I dont tour so I didn't see using it as a road bike, and I have a nicer bike set up for mixed surfaces, gravel and trails. So it collected dust last season. Thought about selling it but it's not a good market or desirable brand. I got the idea to switch to a modern drivetrain and wide 700c wheels to be a more dedicated trail and gravel rider - my other one is a deluxe build on a Raleigh Pro Mk I with fenders, rando bag, dynamo lighting, the works. I had some of the components, sourced a few more and built the new wheelset. It came together really nicely! I've put about 60 miles on it and it's really hitting the spot now. Glad I didn't sell it for a loss!
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
06-18-24, 08:26 PM
#3635
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Tom painted a bike for me a very long time ago. I wish I could have afforded one of his bikes back then. A pros pro.
I love the way he did the cable treatment on yours. I think I'm going to try and get all my cables under the wrap. I have mustache bars with barcons and I think I can do it. I hate all that unruly spaghetti.
I love the way he did the cable treatment on yours. I think I'm going to try and get all my cables under the wrap. I have mustache bars with barcons and I think I can do it. I hate all that unruly spaghetti.
06-19-24, 09:19 AM
#3636
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06-19-24, 03:57 PM
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@ascherer - An example of Patience as a partner with Success. ....and a shiny parts bin and in-house wheelbuilding. 
A sweet build.
A sweet build.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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06-19-24, 08:49 PM
#3638
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
06-19-24, 10:04 PM
#3639
50+ is old?? My neice says 25+ is ancient! I'm 62 - neither old nor ancient.
Anyway, you asked for pictures. I must say I get the most enjoyment out of the 'bents, but the DFs are way easier to transport (and the gas-powered one is a blast)...
Anyway, you asked for pictures. I must say I get the most enjoyment out of the 'bents, but the DFs are way easier to transport (and the gas-powered one is a blast)...
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06-20-24, 08:02 AM
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My new whip
Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer
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06-21-24, 08:31 AM
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Taking the Columbine out for a ride!
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06-21-24, 08:55 AM
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06-21-24, 09:49 AM
#3645
You gonna eat that?
I did 20 miles on my pub crawler last night. 1983 Raleigh Marathon, townie-fied with an old sprung Brooks saddle, a two-speed kickback hub and the widest bow handlebars I've ever seen.
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06-21-24, 10:38 AM
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06-21-24, 10:54 AM
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06-26-24, 07:45 AM
#3648
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A cheap 1970's chain store frame set, with cheap new 650B wheels, cheap new Chinese tires and whatever the parts bin could cough up to build it into something I liked the look of.
Been touring on it in France, Belgium and Holland on mixed surfaces for the past two weeks and I am really enjoying this bike. Turned out to be a comfortable bike that rolls along rather nicely.
Been touring on it in France, Belgium and Holland on mixed surfaces for the past two weeks and I am really enjoying this bike. Turned out to be a comfortable bike that rolls along rather nicely.
06-26-24, 12:28 PM
#3649
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A cheap 1970's chain store frame set, with cheap new 650B wheels, cheap new Chinese tires and whatever the parts bin could cough up to build it into something I liked the look of.
Been touring on it in France, Belgium and Holland on mixed surfaces for the past two weeks and I am really enjoying this bike. Turned out to be a comfortable bike that rolls along rather nicely.
Been touring on it in France, Belgium and Holland on mixed surfaces for the past two weeks and I am really enjoying this bike. Turned out to be a comfortable bike that rolls along rather nicely.
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