Bicycles
 

Cheesy,

Are you still enjoying your bicycles?

I've gotten back into them recently.

In my previous life I've raced, and done my share of long distance touring but got out of it for a while.

Tammy, whom I've been with for about a year now, is an avid bicyclist and we have gotten back into it. How much I missed it and enjoy it.

I recall you had a fun colection and rode often.

You're kidding, right? ;)

:hehe:

Been gone a while... ;-)

I was just kidding. :lol: Don't worry, he will soon reply. He is flying home right now. ;)

Tammy? Boy....I have been out of the loop! I do recall something about Harp Seals though, Doc.... ;-)

It's about time you two prodigal sons returned home. What took you so long? :wtf:

:hehe:

The harp seal therory remains.

If I ever want to get married (don't worry I won't) club me to death like a harp seal to show mercy for me.

Hey, Doc. Yep, still messing with bikes. Even riding them again, now. Losing thirty pounds makes a world of difference as far as knee pain goes. Even makes it easier to climb hills. Imagine that.

I picked one 'new to me' bike earlier this year. A 1974 Raleigh Gran Prix for $20.
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But, these French Velo Solex mopeds have been both a hoot and a challenge.
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Good to have you back, Doc.

I love the classic bikes. Being a classic myself, they mean something special to me. I remember when bikes like that were the coolest newest thing LOL. I am sure it did not look like that when you bought it for $20 though,?

You are quite right, Doc. The day I walked her home from the flea market.
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I even broke down and brought the Rivendell down from the rafters last month. I'd forgotten what a sweet ride it was.
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Is that a Brooks saddle? Did you restore it? Or did you just get lucky and it cleaned up so nice?

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My mountain bike is not nearly as interesting, but it does give me to the top of the trail. I really do enjoy bicycle riding.

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Not a great picture, but you get the idea. The road bike is a Trek 2120. A first-generation carbon fiber bike. Old, outdated, but functions beautifully, does everything that I need to, and it is a pleasure to ride. I can go for a long ride, come home exhausted, and look at it, and want to go for another ride. What more can a I expect from a bicycle LOL

Nice, Doc. Is the Motobecane from Bikes Direct?

The saddle that WAS on the Raleigh in the coming home pic is a rock hard Ideale 39. I have about half dozen and only one is comfortable. What is on there now is a cheap Velo that was reworked, padded, and recovered in calf skin to look like a Rolls saddle. The guy did a great job.

The saddle on the Riv is a Brooks B17. Best saddle out there.

It is indeed a beautiful saddle. Yes, good eye. My Motobecane is indeed from Bikes Direct. If a person knows a lot about bicycles, frames, components, geometry, and what his or her needs are, Bikes Direct is an excellent place to get a wonderful value on a bicycle. You also have to know how to do some basic assembly and tuning, but for a China Rider, that comes easy. Although it is a French name, that is The only part that is French. The bicycle, like most nowadays, is made in China. I guess that makes me an active China Rider! Excellent.