Bicycles

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 1972Mach1, Jul 14, 2019.

  1. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

  2. Darron72Skylark

    Darron72Skylark Well-Known Member

  3. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    Oh man I'm late to the game the one next to van is pops bike from 98 I believe he made that seat from 2by 4s and had it upholstered.
    The other one is mine from 94 it's an original H.B. cruiser Huntington Beach cruiser 38936.jpeg 38940.jpeg
     
  4. UNDERDOG350

    UNDERDOG350 350 Buick purestock racer

    thumbnail.jpg Here is my bobber style 29". I also have banana seat and sissy bar for it.
    For size reference I am 6'4"
     
  5. John Stevens

    John Stevens Well-Known Member

    1967 Schwinn chrome "Super Sport" Screenshot_2019-08-05-17-28-27.png Screenshot_2019-08-05-17-28-31.png Screenshot_2019-08-05-17-28-35.png , 1974 Fuji special road racer,
    1986 Raleigh Sportif
     
  6. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    B77823CD-7254-4ECA-B052-686A197BBAEB.jpeg Sell your cars. You can buy this electric for $4000. Was looking at them at bike shop today.
     
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  7. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    F02ADF99-A12E-4DE5-A0D5-BE67BDB4C87E.jpeg Or this for $7000. Holy crap are you kidding me? I’d rather pedal.
     
  8. sailbrd

    sailbrd Well-Known Member

    Really good bikes are not cheap. Then add the power component. At this point I do not need an assisted bike but in a few more years I may be looking at those. One problem is they may become too powerful and will wreck the trails.
     
  9. faster

    faster Well-Known Member

    You ride, I'll pass you burning fossil fuels with the AC on until they take that away then I'll ride my horses and leave you some obstacles to get around.

    Mikey
     
  10. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Mike, it’s actually fun to pedal and feel yourself getting stronger believe it or not. Pretty sure everyone here is into burning fossil fuel as well.,
     
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  11. faster

    faster Well-Known Member

    Yea, I need to do some aerobic work again, getting sedentary, but believe it or not riding horses is work, like any other activity it takes time to get in shape.
    My daughter began dating a Marine/Secret Service young man about 8-9 months ago (I really like him); his dad bikes 60 miles 2-3 times a week. Guy is in incredible shape for his age.

    Mikey
     
  12. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    I took a 60 mile ride with lots of hills on Friday and I’m 60. It is good for you. I usually do 13 mile route every other day. I know what you mean about horses. The few times I have ridden I was sore. I never get sore from the bike. Just used to it. Nice thing is it’s low impact.
     
  13. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Just got done putting some miles on the daily driver and summer rider.....
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  14. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Upright riding positions look like they may be more comfortable but they actually put too much pressure on our valuable male parts causing numbness and circulation problems. The end result is not good. There are volumes written on this subject.
     
  15. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    I'm sure you're correct, Dave, but I'm only out cruising the neighborhood for an hour or so. Kind of like sitting in traffic in the truck when it's 95 degrees out and it doesn't have A/C is probably horrible for me when I could drive something new and be more comfortable, but that isn't really the point for me..... Let's not turn this into a "raw meat" thread ;):D
     
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  16. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Right, we already have a doozy going.
     
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  17. faster

    faster Well-Known Member

    Up until 6 years ago we lived in the city and I used to bike as fast as I could for 15-20 minutes 4-5 times a week; it was convenient straight out of the garage and back. Now I live 15 miles outside of town on a dirt road and there is no way I bike on the narrow 60+ mph county road with no bike lanes leading here, suicidal idiots do it but I won't. I just don't feel like loading up a bike, driving somewhere, exercise, load it up again and drive back. Maybe a stationary bike is in order. anyone doing that?

    Mikey
     
  18. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Was way too nice out this weekend so pulled the bike back out for a little ride after I resealed the intake on the pile (that requires removing the valve covers/rocker arms/shafts/pushrods and resetting valve lash. REAL nice design). Nevermind the wiring mess, waiting till spring to put the Fitech EFI back on and have everything kind of half-azzed and hillbilly'd right now so I can control all the stuff the EFI used to do for me through toggle switches. Good excuse to put the old school T-handles on the valve covers I bought, though. Amazing how great 45 degrees and sunny feel like in the middle of January.


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  19. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    I'm a old fashion Raleigh guy too.
    Powder blue Professional frame with good old Reynolds 531 tubing. Somewhat miss matched with Campanolga hubs and crank, and Suntour Surburb brakes and derailleur's.
    Cincther rims now also instead of those dreadful tubeless tires..
     
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  20. bigtorque5

    bigtorque5 Well-Known Member

    my 49 phantom and mooneyes IMG_8794.jpg 20181031_102309.jpg
     

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