I went through several thrift store and yard sale bikes before deciding what I really wanted in a bike. I had a C. Itoh, Sears Free Spirit, Fuji, and a couple...
Dave, I understand your goal to be thrifty and cost effetive and to that end it seems you have been very effective. You are to be commended for your...
Boy, you bring back some 30 year old memories with those bike names. C. Itoh was considered the absolute lowest level of crap you could possibly by and not...
Chris, Of course, when it comes to prices, EVERYTHING is relative. When I first walked into a bike shop, I was first amazed that everything was quite a bit...
Chris, I agree there are some very good bikes available in the $600 - $1000 range. What I was really trying to say was that, in trying to get a better bike...
I have some questions for you: 1. What is an ordinary rider as you put it in your posting? 2. Have you ever ridden a wide range of bikes with varying component...
You mean you CAN leave home without an Internet connection? Boy, that would be news to a few people I know! That list cracks me up - I don't carry that much...
The workout schedule is going quite well (about 4-6 miles before breakfast, and I'm definitely back in the groove from the old riding days. Which means I'm:...
In years past, frames were always measured from the center of the crank spindle to the center of the top tube where it joins the seat tube. Frames sizes were...
Here are some bike brands from years gone by that a shop in my area used to carry back when the road bike was the king of the pavement and bikes were not only...
Boy, does that list bring back some memories. Actually I worked at three different bicycle shops over an eight year period (the Schwinn- Raleigh dealer took...
There was a time back in the mid '70's when I owned a Falcon Pro that was one of the most beautiful bikes I ever had. It was metalic red with chrome lugs,...
Thank you - that clears things up completely for me. My reason for asking is that, after repeated trips to all the local bicycle shops looking over just about...
Changed the title: I can see the beginnings of a thread that will probably fascinate a few members on this list, and bore the tears out of the remainder <vbg>....
is this a good buy and can you give me insight on " what a buy". Here is the link: http://www.bicyclebuys.com/Items01.asp?NavID=pedals&M=45&T=123 thank you ...
The website you are referring to is filled with numerous items from different manufacturers. Which item or items are you specifically interested in? It's hard...
here it is: http://www.bikehard.com/pedals.shtml SpokinJoe853@... wrote:The website you are referring to is filled with numerous items from different...
I have a Frejus from the late 60's with Campy record and Nuovo Record and Universal brakes. I even have the original fenders and the pump with Campy end. Any...
There is a bike exchange website that is very good at displaying collectible products for resale. I have had success at moving older equipment at this site...
... Record and ... with Campy ... Your best source of information for older lightweight bicycles (1900 to 1983) is www.ClassicRendezvous.com and the related...
It's black and has dropouts with the screws on each side to center the rear wheel. I believe it has TTT stem, maybe bars also. It has Campy Record seat post...
... The more common club rider who rides for enjoyment rather than speed; doesn't ride excessive miles; doesn't try to keep up with the fast group. The...
A seat post attaches the seat to your seat tube and typically allows adjustment of the seat tilt, fore and aft, and height (by sliding in and out of the seat...
Finally broke down and got a set of aero bars for my Bianchi Eros. They are aluminum with elbow pads and are very light. They work okay, but I don't use them...
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