wmw999 2,589 #1 March 2, 2013 The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 March 2, 2013 Me too! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 March 2, 2013 Quote Me too! "Brakes! You were lucky to have brakes! We had to drag our foot on the ground 'til it was bloody!""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 March 2, 2013 Quote Quote Me too! "Brakes! You were lucky to have brakes! We had to drag our foot on the ground 'til it was bloody!" Feet..FEET??? We could only WISH we had feet... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #5 March 2, 2013 Are those helmets DOT approved? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 March 2, 2013 Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Same here. I live on a great 20 mile bike trail that winds thru the valley and along the Puyallup river, beautiful scenery. My old Schwinn combo 10 spd may be heavier than the touring bikes and have fatter tires, but I'm riding for fresh air and exercise, not to set a Tour de France record. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 March 2, 2013 Quote Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Same here. I live on a great 20 mile bike trail that winds thru the valley and along the Puyallup river, beautiful scenery. My old Schwinn combo 10 spd may be heavier than the touring bikes and have fatter tires, but I'm riding for fresh air and exercise, not to set a Tour de France record. You don't have the steroids to do Tour de France. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #8 March 2, 2013 Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P. Yeh and i used to ride my road-bike that did everything modern mountain bikes did and weight half the what they do and cost a helluva lot less Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #9 March 2, 2013 Hi Wendy, QuoteIt's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Mine is 39 yrs old. I had her repainted ~12-14 yrs ago and she still looks nice. I do need to get her out more, though. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #10 March 3, 2013 1978 Schwinn Spirit. From a skydivers garage sale for $5. I had to true the wheels and put on new tires, but it's been going strong now for 8 years... Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #11 March 3, 2013 Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P. I ride a 25 year old 12-speed road bike with very skinny wheels and tires. I have no intention of getting a replacement, it would just be a waste of money; in another 25 years I shall be 92.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 March 3, 2013 I remember back in Jr. High school wanting a new pair of boots and skis. The ones I had were leather and the new "plastic" boots were out. I told my dad my desire to update my equiptment and he asked me why? I explained about the "new" equiptment. His response... "Some day they'll make a ski boot with a strap that attaches to your ass! And, you'll want a pair of those too. .... I miss my Dad. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 March 3, 2013 Quote I ride a 25 year old 12-speed road bike with very skinny wheels and tires. I have no intention of getting a replacement, it would just be a waste of money; in another 25 years I shall be 92. I had a beautiful Windsor 10 speed, skinny tires, etc. Got stolen from my apartment landing years ago. It'd be about 40 years old now and I'd still be riding that. Very well made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #14 March 3, 2013 Quote Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P. I ride a 25 year old 12-speed road bike with very skinny wheels and tires. I have no intention of getting a replacement, it would just be a waste of money; in another 25 years I shall be 92. Silly boy... No bike you purchase today would last 25 years, even the ones that cost as much as a car!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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ryoder 1,590 #16 March 3, 2013 Quote Silly boy... No bike you purchase today would last 25 years, even the ones that cost as much as a car!!! The titanium ones would. But carbon fiber is all the rage now, for people who prefer high-priced disposable things."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #17 March 3, 2013 Quote Quote Silly boy... No bike you purchase today would last 25 years, even the ones that cost as much as a car!!! The titanium ones would. But carbon fiber is all the rage now, for people who prefer high-priced disposable things. Carbon fiber is disposable? I wish I'd known that before I bought my car. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 March 3, 2013 Quote Carbon fiber is disposable? I wish I'd known that before I bought my car. CF *bikes*. Different materials are suited to different applications. http://www.bustedcarbon.com/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 March 3, 2013 Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P. I still have my 27" Raleigh from when I was in jr high school.. still works just fine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #20 March 3, 2013 I still have my Diamondback road 21 speed bicycle and its 22 years old, but I haven't ridden it in 15 years. Still looks good, just needs a wipe down, trued wheels and its good to go. It cost me $350. When I was a kid, I had a beautiful Schwinn 18 speed road bike that got stolen. Man I was so pissed. Ended up getting a non-descript used 10 speed bike at a garage sale for $15. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #21 March 3, 2013 Quote Quote The last time I bought a bicycle, there were (basically) three kinds: one-speeds, three-speeds, and ten-speeds. I'm still riding (and maintaining) that ten-speed Maybe I'll keep riding my 30-year-old bike. It's in good shape, and at least I understand it. Wendy P. I still have my 27" Raleigh from when I was in jr high school.. still works just fine... I had & rode my 'basic' mountain bike from 20 some years ago...then borrowed the kids Trek a while back. VERY nice~! Ended up getting a little better one than he has and gave my old tank to a homeless guy last year. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 March 3, 2013 Quote I still have my Diamondback road 21 speed bicycle and its 22 years old, but I haven't ridden it in 15 years. Still looks good, just needs a wipe down, trued wheels and its good to go. It cost me $350. When I was a kid, I had a beautiful Schwinn 18 speed road bike that got stolen. Man I was so pissed. Ended up getting a non-descript used 10 speed bike at a garage sale for $15. My Stingray is still in the basement at my folks house! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #23 March 3, 2013 Quote Quote I still have my Diamondback road 21 speed bicycle and its 22 years old, but I haven't ridden it in 15 years. Still looks good, just needs a wipe down, trued wheels and its good to go. It cost me $350. When I was a kid, I had a beautiful Schwinn 18 speed road bike that got stolen. Man I was so pissed. Ended up getting a non-descript used 10 speed bike at a garage sale for $15. My Stingray is still in the basement at my folks house! Your parents are still alive?!?!? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #24 March 3, 2013 QuoteI had a beautiful Windsor 10 speed, skinny tires, etcOh my. When my bike was stolen mid-junior year in college, I went looking, and tried out a Windsor, with a 17" frame. It was perfect, incredibly perfect. But about $450. While I had just gotten an unexpected scholarship, it still left me with a decision whether to get books that semester, or the Windsor. A piece of me still regrets not having gotten the Windsor. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 March 3, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I still have my Diamondback road 21 speed bicycle and its 22 years old, but I haven't ridden it in 15 years. Still looks good, just needs a wipe down, trued wheels and its good to go. It cost me $350. When I was a kid, I had a beautiful Schwinn 18 speed road bike that got stolen. Man I was so pissed. Ended up getting a non-descript used 10 speed bike at a garage sale for $15. My Stingray is still in the basement at my folks house! Your parents are still alive?!?!? No unfortunately they are not...which means I have a huge house 1200 miles away, that I grew up in, full of cool stuff from LONG ago I'm going through a little at a time. Took a ride on my BSA Goldstar last summer, hadn't been on IT in years! Found a brand new L-88 short block with heads I forgot I bought 35 years ago...was in a big box with the 389 tri-power set up for my old Goat. YEARS of old Playboy Mags in great contrition... well...some of the pages are 'kinda' stuck together.Anybody want a boatload of 8-tracks from the 70's?? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
