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Posted by: ! Apr 28 2004, 10:34 AM

I'm looking for a 76 912E and a road bicycle forum.....

Since no one wants the 2056...simply gonna plug it in a 912E.....

Road bike forum....got tired of looking at my fat gut and have gotten back on the bike....so I have my older Masi bike for sale.....part out or complete, full Campy 8 speed and carbon fiber wheels.....

I bought a carbon/steel Lemond with ten speed Campy grupo...the bike is less stressfull on the back....getting old ya know?

Posted by: seanery Apr 28 2004, 10:40 AM

haha! I'm on a steel bike now, too. Well, I would be if I got it out Couple years ago I had a good weekend in Vegas so when I got home went out and bought a new ride. I bet I have under 500 miles on it

Posted by: ! Apr 28 2004, 10:45 AM

Yeah....well I used to be 170lbs and road 30-50 miles a day, 5 days a week.....then had knee surgery and then blew my achilles tendon.....balloon city.

I'm on my third day of riding and feel OK....the seat is from my old ride so that is not needed to be broken in...just my bony ass.....it needs to get used to being in the saddle again.

Posted by: monkeywrench Apr 28 2004, 10:46 AM

what are the wheels on the road bike??

What size is the old masi frame??

Posted by: DuckRyder Apr 28 2004, 10:47 AM

A few years back I found these guys helpful:

http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djq&as_ugroup=rec.bicycles.misc

Low mileage (like 20 or so) specialized allez sport in the garage.................

Posted by: ! Apr 28 2004, 10:55 AM

Thanks Duck....

The wheels are Spinergy's and the frame is a 58cm, good for 5'9'' to 5'11" DEPENDING ON LEG LENGTH.....

Posted by: 4WheelDrifter Apr 28 2004, 11:26 AM

That Lemond is a sweet bike! Enjoy it!

Don't know of any road bike forums right now.

I have an old Univega Carbon tube bike with 105 I'm getting rid of. Just took delivery of my custom Mondonico Futura Leggero steel frame and chrome steel fork. No $ for a kit to build it up with right now. Can't ride it this season anyway. I'll be taking it easy on my thumb for a while. Needs to heal up good. I'll just drool over the frame for now after I rust proof it.
http://www.torelli.com/home.html?http://www.torelli.com/mondonico/futrlgro.html&1

Posted by: Ferg Apr 28 2004, 11:34 AM

I knew I wasn't the only cyclist...

Was a factory/grassroots rider for Litespeed, on the dirt, local sponsorship on the road. No job, toured the U.S. and lived in a van by the river! It was heaven, till I ran out of dough (two years) 300 miles was a easy week back then.

Now, I have a real job, commute by bike 120ish a week, and ride for fun on weekends.

I don't go online to talk bikes, but to get back "into" riding I suggest a local shop, and find out abour group rides in your area.

Ferg.

also, craigslist has a bike classified section, I have sold a few there.

Posted by: ! Apr 28 2004, 11:45 AM

Here's a pic....750 for the whole bike or part it out.....


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Posted by: Lawrence Apr 28 2004, 11:53 AM

Gonna use a sawzall to part that one out, too?

-Rusty

Posted by: monkeywrench Apr 28 2004, 04:38 PM

Hey I might be intersted in the wheels?

Good to see other riders

I have a look 281 The carbon frame is a smooth ride. and Iam wondering about carbon wheels to boot.

Now I just have to finish my bike rack for my 914.

Posted by: ! Apr 28 2004, 04:42 PM

More pics.....I also have two sets of old style Campy hoods and brake levers, the original frame shifters, Look clipeless pedals, some DurAce stuff.....cleaning it ALL out.

Posted by: tracks914 Apr 28 2004, 07:21 PM

The things we have in common. I bike too. My road bike, an Italian Gardini, is a nice bike but the roads are too rough to ride it on. I get neck problems after a couple of days riding. Now I just stick to my Trek mountain bike and bike the trails around here.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 28 2004, 10:34 PM

bought a new lemond zurich (steel frame) last year. sure is nice to look at........

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 28 2004, 10:44 PM

Mike, you gonna start shaving your legs like Milo now?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Apr 28 2004, 10:48 PM

We should add a cycling event o the WCC. Maybe next year...

I try to find one of the local hills whenever I can grab a chance. Klein, CF Trispoke rims, Full DuraAce. Wish I could ride more...

Posted by: ! Apr 29 2004, 08:29 AM

Well....now that you mention it....

Going down on a bike is like a motorcycle....it's NOT IF, it's WHEN....no hair on the legs helps on keeping the road rash cleaner.....heals a lot faster.....

The Bike sold on the SkyRat Board....I kept the Carbon Fiber wheels....so if anyone wants them....

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 29 2004, 09:39 AM

is it just me, or do most cyclists prefer german cars? every race team/club i have belonged to, it seems most of the guys drove vw's or audi's, and now 914's.

Posted by: seanery Apr 29 2004, 09:40 AM

are they stiff, stiff? or just stiff? how much?

Posted by: Toast Apr 29 2004, 11:45 AM

I had recieved a bike about two christmases ago, and have maybe rode it like 5 miles. Ok, Ok, so im lazy.

Anyway, I have been seriously thinking about riding my bike (for some time now ) to/from work. Although I live relatively close to work, I figured I would start with that, since going to work is all uphill.

I'm a newbe at this stuff. So, what type of clothing and helmet would any of your recommend?

Posted by: seanery Apr 29 2004, 11:50 AM

The most important thing about a helmet is to get one that fits and wear it properly. I've seen too many idiots that cock them up in front. If they go down, their face is trash. There are lots of newer helmets that are vented and more comfortable than stuff just a couple years ago. As far as clothes go, if you are just starting wear some comfortable shorts and shirt. Once you are in for a while then go get some nice comfy padded shorts and bike jerseys. Shoes are important. Clipless are nice, but may be tricky to use the first couple times and you may fall occasionaly until you get it. Clips and straps work, but you can fall with them on as well. A stiff soled shoe makes your pedaling stroke more efficient, so I would recomend a cycling shoe.

Posted by: seanery Apr 29 2004, 11:51 AM

I like Pearl Izumi clothing, but there are other manufacturers as well. A comfortable pair of gloves is a must, too.

Posted by: ! Apr 29 2004, 12:50 PM

If you mean the wheels, they are pretty stiff...I would compare them to a radial spoked wheel...I used a carbon fiber front fork and that evened out the the jolt.

Posted by: ! Apr 29 2004, 12:52 PM

If interested in the wheels lemme know soon, Scott Carlberg is first in line....but otherwise they go on the evilbay.....soon.

Includes good Continental tires, tubes, 8 speed freewheel and fancy "Salsa" skewers....$200....I will pay shipping if I get my hats first.....

Posted by: tracks914 Apr 29 2004, 02:50 PM

Some clipless manufacturers advertise that "you will fall a couple of times"
They are usually right.

Posted by: seanery Apr 29 2004, 03:29 PM

Mike, the wheels are nice, but the timing is poor for me. Seems like a good price, though.

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 29 2004, 09:44 PM

You guys are giving me a guilt trip. I "used to" also ride pretty heavily, back in my 20's. Now I have a nice Specialized mtn bike sitting here...and I live right near some killer trails...with barely any mileage on it.

I did have a pretty bad crash (i.e., lower leg rebuild) back when I was 22, plus various other close calls with large vehicles and inanimate objects, that kind of distorted my perspective on the whole road bike thing. At least with mountain biking it's your own damn fault if you run into a rock or tree...I need to get out there soon.

So I was wondering why the trend back to carbon steel frames vs aluminum (flexy but light) or carbon (stiff and light but $$$)? I have not followed cycling much lately but it sounds like there are some technology developments of late.