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 2009-06-24 11:43 AM |
Veteran 250  |  Subject: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are?Well, I just got into this great sport, and my dad gave me his old Super Alan that he used to race on when he was a cat-2 racer. I was born in 1990, and this bike was born around 1972-4. This is retro, and very awesome. The only new things are the Bontrager wheels, shoe clips, water bottle holder, cassette & chain, and the clip for the HRM and cyclometer  And here is a picture of the aerobars I will be using, also from the 70's:  Edited by Kickback 2009-06-24 11:47 AM |
| 2009-06-24 11:51 AM in reply to: #2239752 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290  The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? I'm not sure they made bikes that long ago to be twice as old as I. |
| 2009-06-24 11:52 AM in reply to: #2239752 |
| Regular 60 | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Pretty sweet. Is that an aluminum or steel frame? |
| 2009-06-24 11:55 AM in reply to: #2239752 |
Master 1848  Canandaigua | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? I just got a new Kuota to me. I was riding a Torpado that was35-40 years old. I'm 50 so close. Nice looking bike. |
| 2009-06-24 11:56 AM in reply to: #2239779 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? the bear - 2009-06-24 12:51 PM I'm not sure they made bikes that long ago to be twice as old as I. This would be mine. It's even on a trainer   |
| 2009-06-24 12:26 PM in reply to: #2239779 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? the bear - 2009-06-24 9:51 AM I'm not sure they made bikes that long ago to be twice as old as I. x2. For me that would be one of those huge front wheel thingies, seeing as I'd have to go back to 1927... John |
| 2009-06-24 1:49 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Oooh, older than twice as old. My commuter bike is from 1937. (jens_cruiser2.jpg) (jens_cruiser1.jpg) Attachments ---------------- jens_cruiser2.jpg (63KB - 0 downloads) jens_cruiser1.jpg (55KB - 0 downloads) |
| 2009-06-24 1:50 PM in reply to: #2239787 |
| Veteran 250 | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Aluminum. For being as old as it is, it still runs so well. |
| 2009-06-24 2:47 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Member 155 N Y C | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? +/- 1963 - All original. It's only a few years older than me. It breaks apart into 2 sections...this must have been before they realized how to use a hinge.  |
| 2009-06-24 2:52 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Extreme Veteran 569 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? I'm a 28-year-old riding a 17-year-old.  Nice lookin' vintage ride! Those are some interesting aero bars... |
| 2009-06-24 2:54 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Member 155 N Y C | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? PS...your dad is THE MAN for holding on to it and handing it down to you. Make sure to show him that you appreciate it and enjoy it! Edited by jackxter 2009-06-24 2:55 PM |
| 2009-06-24 2:55 PM in reply to: #2239779 |
Extreme Veteran 569 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? the bear - 2009-06-24 11:51 AM I'm not sure they made bikes that long ago to be twice as old as I. How about it, Bear?  |
| 2009-06-24 3:05 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
| Pro 4054 yep, | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Bears the guy with the beard near the back obviously! |
| 2009-06-24 3:13 PM in reply to: #2240598 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Dlaxman31 - 2009-06-24 1:05 PM Bears the guy with the beard near the back obviously! You mean the one about to lap everyone?  John |
| 2009-06-24 3:19 PM in reply to: #2240546 |
Extreme Veteran 542 Pauls Valley, OK | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Tyrell - 2009-06-24 2:52 PM I'm a 28-year-old riding a 17-year-old. Nice lookin' vintage ride! Those are some interesting aero bars... Those are Scott DH aerobars. Supposedly, designed by The Man himself, Dave Scott. I bought a pair as soon as they hit the market in 1986. I thought I was sooooo cool. They are terribly uncomfortable and was happy when I finally got some clip ons in 1997. |
| 2009-06-24 3:34 PM in reply to: #2239779 |
Champion 5782 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? the bear - 2009-06-24 9:51 AM I'm not sure they made bikes that long ago to be twice as old as I. Dammit...I wanted that line... |
| 2009-06-24 3:50 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Expert 1040 SF Bay Area | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Kickback - 2009-06-23 9:43 PM Well, I just got into this great sport, and my dad gave me his old Super Alan that he used to race on when he was a cat-2 racer. I was born in 1990, and this bike was born around 1972-4. This is retro, and very awesome. The only new things are the Bontrager wheels, shoe clips, water bottle holder, cassette & chain, and the clip for the HRM and cyclometer And here is a picture of the aerobars I will be using, also from the 70's: Sweet bike, very nice. The bars though are from the mid 80s. Scott DH I believe. There is a clue on the bars that help date it. Notice the neon? All tri stuff was neon from about 84-88. |
| 2009-06-24 4:25 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Extreme Veteran 615 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? I'm currently holding on to a 1982 Colnago Oval CX...beautiful bike! I never ride it...it just sits there gaining value as the years pass. Every now and then I show it a little love with the duster, but that's it. Edited by bmcgee 2009-06-24 4:25 PM |
| 2009-06-24 4:43 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Veteran 499 El Segundo, CA | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? Nice looking bike- I like the mix of old and new components. Thing looks wicked light, too. I gotta say, though, as much as I appreciate vintage-y bike stuff: those aerobars leave something to be desired, aesthetically. Also, I noticed the brake levers are attached to the aerobar extensions- doesn't this preclude you from stopping unless you're in the aero position? Is that safe? |
| 2009-06-24 5:59 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? schweeet ride luvin' the old school
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| 2009-06-24 6:27 PM in reply to: #2239752 |
| Veteran 261 Townsville, Australia | Subject: RE: Anybody else ride a bike almost twice as old as they are? that machine looks fabulous !! it must of been really looked after. |
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