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General Banter => The Circular File => Topic started by: TNRabbit on May 20, 2012, 10:01:30 AM
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I rode @ 10 miles this morning at a pretty good pace. Felt good to get back out on the bike...it's been too long.
Pics of my Cannondale Super V 900 in all her dirty glory. I'm slowly converting to an "Uber-V" from the original configuration. They came with a 1.5" travel Head Shock (monoshock) up front & a 2" rear shock, plus the basic Shimano gear.
When I bought it in 2004 (it's a '96), the guy who had it before upgraded to Shimano XTR brakes & an LX front and XT rear derailleur, as well as the Manitou front shock & a Cane Creek rear shock. He also upgraded the gearsets to Shimano Deore. He also added Shimano clip pedals....dude spent $3600 on this bike!! ( got it for a fraction of that). These are a hell of a bike & still command pretty good price on the eBay used market.
I added the XTR shifters, and will soon add a NOS Jekyll rear swingarm:
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(you can get up to 7.5" of rear travel with these) I got on ebay, as well as an XTR rear derailleur.
The tires are a bit "loud" but I got 3 pair for $4.00/pair. They were originally $50 tires~
Latest pics:
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Yes I bike too... Did 25 miles on the Montour Trail today... Averaged about 14 mph... Still early in the season...
Used my old Gary Fisher (It is a 96 too)... Soon will be using my newer old Trek! ;)
You have a nice bike!!!
Enjoy!!!
George
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I used to love biking, but I've gotten away from it. It's definitely something I plan to get back into. I still have an old (late 90s) Gary Fisher.
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14 mph on a trail is a good time, depending on trail, of course~
Gary Fisher makes awesome bikes. They're very proud of them, too! $$$
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My parents live 500 yards from the Great Allegheny Passage!
Unfortunately, when I had all those crazy problems with my ass last year, I got away from cycling. Hopefully this summer will find me back on two wheels.
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I just got back into biking. I just picked up a Specialized Rockhopper 29r. I've been out twice now and boy am I out of shape. I don't even want to tell you how not very far I went.
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I just got back into biking. I just picked up a Specialized Rockhopper 29r. I've been out twice now and boy am I out of shape. I don't even want to tell you how not very far I went.
The important thing is you started & you're DOING IT. Don't expect miracles right of the box. Wait 'til your 50...... ;-)
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how far tom from the end of the driveway to the fridge for a colt one :-*
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how far tom from the end of the driveway to the fridge for a colt one :-*
A bit further than that. First day I did 7 miles and the second I did 8. 10+ years ago I would do 30+. All were the Rails to Trails which is pretty flat but it can be very scenic.
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We should organize a VHF bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage out near my parents. Talk about scenic, wow!
I just ordered a rack for the WRX. Looks like I'll be getting back into it sooner than later. I really need it!
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Here's a picture of my 29er, a Motobecane Fantom 29 Pro. It's got a Scott Pro Comp XC saddle, XTR groupset, Avid Juicy 5's, a Kalloy LaPrade seat post, TruVativ Fire-X external bearing crankset, Cane Creek headset (don't they all?), WTB double wall wheelset with XTR hubs, Ritchey Comp bars & stem, and Tora 29 Race fork with "pop loc".
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/rock412dnb/downsized_0813091710.jpg)
And my HT 26er, a Motobecane 400HT:
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/rock412dnb/23dc552c.jpg)
They're the same bike except for wheel size, the Form E3 saddle, Tektro I/O mechanical discs, a Tora 318 fork, and the crank is not an external bearing style.
I feel MUCH more at home on the 29er. It's night and day. When I hop on the 26" bike, it feels like a kids toy. I should sell it before it gets trashed.
I'm going out to my parents for the weekend, and possibly the entire week. I'm going to start out and see how far I can get. My guess is about 8 miles, as Huffman did. I'll keep yinz posted. It's going to be in the 90's this weekend, so, ouch.
Rabbit, that Super V is a badass machine. Some older guy used to ride one around the strip at night when I worked the door at my buddy's club. He'd stop by with it and I'd get real jealous, although they never made one that'd fit my fat ass!
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Just got this Mavic Crossmax wheelset (used) for an upgrade:
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Tubeless! Very nice!
How much of a difference did you notice?
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Tubeless! Very nice!
How much of a difference did you notice?
They're not on yet. Still have to install the Jekyll swingarm, get a 7.5" shock, get Avid BB7 calipers, etc. It's a work in progress.....
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I have a silver 200? Bianchi Bergamo that I will sell or trade -21 speed 3 speed rear hub....I like the Alleghent passage too esp. near Ohiopyle ...
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If anyone organizes a rails to trails ride anywhere in the area, I am in if the date works. I have an older "GT" that I bought because all of the Police in Columbus, OH (where I lived at the time) were riding them. It's probably junk compared to what you are all riding, but I can do 15 miles on the trails and love the views. Has anyone ridden the Freeport to Butler trail? It's steeper than the typical grade at about 3% going toward Butler, but the ride back to Freeport is a breeze. There is also a beautiful trail starting in Titusville, along Oil Creek, parallel to the Titusville and Oil Creek railroad. It's about 7 miles one way and you can ride the excursion train the other if the ride is too much.
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I did 14 miles today on the Great Allegheny Passage between Whitsett and Dawson. Needless to say, I'm EXHAUSTED!
I'm also pumped that my Yakima Viper finally showed up! The WRX looks wicked with a roof rack!
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Great weekend...
Friday - went to see the Pirates... They won 4 - 2 & received a "free shirt Friday" shirt! :D
Saturday - Did lots of work around the house, great church service in the evening, got home to see the Pirates win AGAIN! :o
Sunday - Road 30 miles on the Montour Trail averaging about 13.5 mph... Went to mom's to visit and her with tasks... Pirates won AGAIN AGAIN! :o :o :o
Have a great week,
George
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How cool would it be to have a set of these wheels?!?
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Very cool. I wonder how one would keep them clean.
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If anyone organizes a rails to trails ride anywhere in the area, I am in if the date works.
Klaus, et al,
I'd love to -- heard much about it and yet to try it. Do we start at Robinson?
How does the last Sunday (June 24) of this month look?
email: dandharmarai@hotmail.com
cell/text/voice: 412-680-1116
Thinking about party(ies) at my efficiency behind West Penn Hosp -- how's Friday nights sound?
Cheers!
Dan
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No, Dan, We'd start somewhere like Cedar Creek Park or West Newton along the Great Allegheny passage. The closer you get to Perryopolis, Dawson, Connellsville, etc... the more scenic it gets.
If you guys can figure out a date that works, let me know. I'm staying at my parents for a few more weeks, they live 500 yards away from the trail. I've been down there 3-4 days a week lately. ;D
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Dan,
I'll check. If the weather is particularly nice, we are usually on the river on weekends (except for all of the typical summertime stuff that one has to do to keep family peace).
Can we kill two birds with one stone and taste wine on the ride?
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That is so awesome Elijah!
Klaus, sounds great haha!
I usually work Saturdays till 3pm (evening run possible) , and off Sundays. Get yer bikes ready!
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Another good day...
Today - Road 30 miles on the Montour Trail averaging about 13.5 mph...
If any of you are interested... A group of my "non-audio" friends and I are planning a ride on Saturday the 28th of June... (two weeks from yesterday)
We will be riding from Ohiopyle to Confluence (22 miles round trip), eating lunch, seeing sights, and then riding back... Let me know if any can make it and I'll "PM you" the details...
I hope some of you can make it...
George
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My daily ride has solidified to 16 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage at about 11-12 mph on a 29er MTB on packed gravel.
That sounds like a blast on the Montour Trail, George. Unfortunately, the big ol' Kenda knobby tires on the 29er don't fare so well on pavement. I need to invest in another wheelset and a pair of Schawlbe Big Apples.
I'll keep you posted about Confluence and Ohiopyle. That's a great part of the trail, a lot of fantastic natural formations too!
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If any of you are interested... A group of my "non-audio" friends and I are planning a ride on Saturday the 28th of June... (two weeks from yesterday)
We will be riding from Ohiopyle to Confluence (22 miles round trip), eating lunch, seeing sights, and then riding back... Let me know if any can make it and I'll "PM you" the details...
I hope some of you can make it...
George
Sounds wonderful, but I have to be in Ohio that day. Rats.
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George -- excited about your invite -- graduation party that day :(
Cheers!
Dan
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This morning I was able to get in about 35 miles (ave 14 mph) on the Montour Trail... It is nice riding in the morning when things are cooler...
One thing that made things a little better, was an attractive young lady who was running said "Hi!" Had to turn around to make sure I was the one she was talking to... No one else around! :o Made those last few miles go a little easier and had a smile on my face! ;)
Hope everyone has a great week!
George
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Oh, HELL NO--not for any amount of money...
http://youtu.be/TaNBuqSuNqk (http://youtu.be/TaNBuqSuNqk)
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Oh, HELL NO--not for any amount of money...
http://youtu.be/TaNBuqSuNqk (http://youtu.be/TaNBuqSuNqk)
I saw that before. I am with you. That is crazy!
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I'll pass on that one too... There needs to be a few more places to get killed before I'LL ride that trail... ;D
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Absolutely bonkers... only ze Germans....