Some better pics of TK's beautiful lug work.

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Frame had a couple of large handlebar dents in the top tube. I have since worked on those and reduced them substantially. More work to do though. This was the frame as it was bought, before working on it.

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Oops. Madone 6.5, $500 or best offer on CL.

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That is Fricking sweet build , great job.
Back in college, when I worked at the local Schwinn shop, there was a Volvo mechanic who had the shop order and build a high end track bike, for him to use to get back and forth to work with. Mind you, he did lived near the Schwinn shop, , the Volvo dealership was not just across town, but across the river as well, between 15 and 20 miles, since there was no direct way there by bicycle, and the roads and bridges were not very cycling friendly at all. Mind you, he was a experienced cyclist, monster thighs and he could lock up the rear wheel, and that was his only brakes. I wonder what ever happened to him?
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During that same time, one of the other mechanics at the shop, a older road Racer, but one who had built a few frames for himself. When you bring up the lugs, it reminds me of one of the frames that Doug Rowe built, as he used a small file to put his initials in the lugs, and it took him FOREVER to do that.
Ok, random cool bike. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1701062497.jpg
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As was pointed out on another forum, why didn't the builder use smaller nuts to run the cables instead of cable guides?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1701062923.png

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Interesting how that bike broke backwards from a typical crash. It must have hit a garage door causing it snap that way. No scraps on the saddle or levels and the front wheels are in good shape.

^^^ Same thing I was thinking :confused: There is one loose/bent front spoke visible so the front wheel may be damaged. At less than $500, this would actually be a decent buy for a complete Dura Ace gruppo, wheels and accessories. Just add the frame of your choice! I think this bike is from around 2011??

I have a BAD habit of getting back from a ride and leaning my bike against the garage door. Need to stop doing that!

Darn triathletes!!!! :D

I'm not sure if I posted this or not. If I did, apologies for the duplicate pic.

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What are everyone's thoughts on indoor bike trainers? I've been trying to get outside for a ride every day, but when the temperature is in the 20s it's not a great experience. So, I've started looking at indoor trainers.

The choices and prices vary wildly. There are magnetic, fluid, roller trainers and who knows what else. Any experience or recommendations?

My daughter said, "just get a Peloton". I hesitated at first because i didn't want to spend over $1.5K for the bike then needed to pay a $44 a month membership fee. Then I saw that they have a rental plan for $89 a month that includes the membership fee and a free pair of cycling shoes. I can cancel at any time. There is a $150 delivery & setup fee. But they will pickup the bike for free after I cancel.

If I used the Peloton for 3 months it would cost $417. That would get me to March. So, I got back to my question about buying a decent indoor trainer. That would be a one-time investment.

I was at the mall and looked at a Peloton and was stood out to me in this day and age is that you have to adjust the difficulty manually. I think they are more for someone just looking for structured fitness.

If you are wanting biking workouts, I would look at the smart trainers that go with Zwift or similar. Wahoo is one brand I know of, they automatically adjust depending on “course” and “drafting” situations. Having an immersion training would be a requirement for me to keep from blasting my brains out from boredom.

I've had at least three different indoor trainers; all of them have disappeared because of the mind numbing boredom of sitting on a fitness trainer going nowhere.

If I had the money I'd look into Zwift and Wahoo, as mentioned above, subscribe in the winter and shut it down when cycling season starts up again.

I'm currently contemplating joining a spin class - if I can find one I like that's not too far from my house. I'm on the cusp of medicare; I think my taxes might pay my class fees...

I like rollers, as you have to pay attention and keep your balance. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1701191790.jpg

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Thanks Byron! I don't know if you scan CL for bikes regularly but the last 2-3 weeks there's been a crap-ton of vintage BMX frames/bikes in Florida. Maybe it's you! :D

My thoughts exactly. I never last more than a couple of weeks before I want to just jump out a window and put myself out of the misery! :D Luckily, I now live in a location where I ride year round. If I still lived in freezing cold snow country, I'd have a fatbike set up specifically for snow/ice.

:D

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Bike Pro Catalog scans
 

The Pedal Pusher/Bike Pro Catalog is available on the Wayback Machine. You can search 'BikePro.com' there and view scans of the mail order website over the years it was available.

If you're interested, I'd love to buy one of your copies. I've been looking for a paper copy of the BikePro catalog off and on for years. I had one until it disappeared in the 00's.

^^^^ thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

Just back from running the fire roads in the wildlife refuge ...

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Is that a rigid mtb frame/fork with drop bars?

Back in the 90's I used to do a fair amount on days I didn't ride but always while watching "Love Connection" on TV with Chuck Woolery.......one of the best shows ever to air on TV! :)

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Yes. Sometimes referred to as a monstercross bike. Single speed 29er. So much fun. Haven't ridden a road bike in 2 weeks. I normally just ride it on graded gravel roads (so no need for suspension). But I was doing some recon today of this area in anticipation of a fat bike I'm buying specifically to ride this refuge (it's less than a mile from my house). It's all sand pine scrub and I really need the right tool for the job (4.5" tires and gears).

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