Who are you (and what do you look like)? [Archive]

Len J

12-10-2004, 09:11 AM

Annual tradition on some other boards....this has never been done on this board. Let's finad out about each other.

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* real name, if you like Len
* where do you live? Eastern Shore of Maryland....Flat & Windy
* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar The seat tube cluster on my Legend
* age (general or specific) 49 1/2 50's coming but I feel 25
* occupation Operating Partner for Private Equity firm
* favorite bike Serotta Ottrott
* what's in your stable? Ottrott, Legend, Lemond Buenos Aires, and Gunnar Street Dog Fixie. (Oh Yeah and a Sach's on order 50th birthday present to myself)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56, western Tennessee 1988 too fast for me
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,500 I can only ride on weekends....I travel 5 days/week
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one...I'll see what i can scan
* make up and answer at least one additional question. The most unusual things that I get from riding are creative ideas for short stories. About halfway thru a 3 to 4 hour ride, I don't know If I get delireous, but I start conceiving complex plots for short stories. Some of my best ideas have come thsi way....talk about the miles going by fast.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I'm really a 72 year old retired librarian from Wook, Iowa who has not been outside in 12 years (oh sorry, that was the lie...or was it?)
* and, something fun. Biking from Fairbanks to Anchorage with my oldest daughter....what a blast.
* How did you find the paceline Forum?*

Len

Len J

12-10-2004, 03:39 PM

Lifelover

12-10-2004, 08:19 PM

* real name, Greg
* where do you live? Virginia Beach....Flat & Windy
* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar Not sure how to make one
* age (general or specific) 39 1/2 40's coming but I don't care
* occupation Enginerd
* favorite bike varies by the minute
* what's in your stable? all glue factory canidates, Cdale 3.0, Cdale Beast of East SS set up for road use, K2 evo 4.0
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know I don't have a computer on any of them
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not sure but very few compared to most on here. Maybe a 800 for the year. Hoping to triple it next year
* picture of yourself or your ride? I don't think so
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is the next bike you want to buy? Every Damn one I see. Is there a cure?
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I won't buy another bike until my 40th B-day in August
* and, something fun. Biking with my 11 y/o and 8 y/o boys and sex with the wife (TMI?)

Greg

christian

12-10-2004, 09:37 PM

* real name - Christian
* where do you live? - NYC
* explanation of your handle - yeah.
* explanation of your avatar - none
* age (general or specific) - 28
* occupation - Manager for Big 4 Consultancy
* favorite bike - Rivendell Rambouillet
* what's in your stable? - Rivendell Rambouillet, Specialized Sequoia, Pegoretti Palosanto (incoming Tues)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 50ish, Fuschertorl, Grossglockner
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 4,000ish
* picture of yourself or your ride? www.christianedstrom.com or www.nycc.org ought to cough a few up.

vaxn8r

12-11-2004, 12:55 AM

Annual tradition on some other boards....this has never been done on this board. Let's finad out about each other.

* real name, if you like Greg
* where do you live? Eugene, OR
* explanation of your handle guess, see below if you can't
* explanation of your avatar The lower ST on my Atlanta
* age (general or specific) 43
* occupation Pediatrician
* favorite bike Calfee Tetra Pro
* what's in your stable? Atlanta, Caad7, Merkx 753, Masi 3V, Lemond OCLV, Litespeed Classic, Davidson tandem
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 68, N. Kentucky 1988
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 6,000 by Thanksgiving
* make up and answer at least one additional question. I can get into a real (good) mindset when faced with a stiff headwind. I can suffer...probably from my 18 years spent swimming. 20 pounds ago I used to be a pretty decent climber, now a stubborn wannabe
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told ?
* and, something fun. Oregon coast ride in 1997 was pretty fun to have done....little too much traffic though. There are much better roads to ride in Oregon, though none quite as spectacular.

Len

shinomaster

12-11-2004, 02:28 AM

Real name ...john Miller ( how dull)
Handle....I am a good shino potter. Shino is japanese pottery that i'm fond of
Avatar? the cyclocross series in portland is called the Cross Crusade. And I did my degree project on the Crusades, and I've been drawing Knights since I was a kid.. I'm a cross crusader... My mom is Turkish How Ironic...ha ha
I'm 30....****
Retail clown
I love my cannondale most, caad 4 with Record...also Serotta atlanta, fuji cross. Trek Mountain bike...
fun?? Going to art school in Boston...
Lie.... ha ha...that I graduated! ha ha????

Sandy

12-11-2004, 07:57 AM

Were you out of your mind? 68 mph on a bicycle? What did you do, fall off of a cliff?

I remember reading a recent post of yours, in which you mentioned that you were middle age or something like that. Now I find out that you are 43. What does that make me? Ancient?

Fossil Sandy

68 mph Wow! Double Wow! Triple Wow!

Weren't you man enough to do 70 mph?????? :) :)

Ray

12-11-2004, 08:15 AM

* real name, if you like: Ray
* where do you live? Chester County, PA - between Philly and Wilmington, DE
* explanation of your handle: D'uh
* explanation of your avatar: head tube badge on my Riv - still my favorite ride
* age (general or specific) 45.6
* occupation: Transportation Planner - public transportation, bike, pedestrian specialty
* favorite bike: Rivendell Road - 1998, pre-custom. fits like a glove
* what's in your stable? Riv, Lemond Poprad, Rambouillet, RB-1, MB-2, Bianchi Limited Fixed Gear, others on order!
* fastest speed on a road bike? about 48mph. I was accellerating and would have easily topped 50 near Pittsburg, but too many riders ahead of me forced me to brake.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 5000. Fairly typical year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Got nothing
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why is there air? To blow up bicycle tires, of course.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - That bike only cost a couple hundred dollars, honest (told to wife)
* and, something fun. The descent into Robert Treman State Park near Ithica , NY. Great road, great curves, perfect grade. Too much fun!

dbrk

12-11-2004, 09:25 AM

I should be grading term papers (see occupation) but this is yet another opportunity to do something other than that (see occupation)

* real name, if you like dbrk, say dee-bee-arr-kay
* where do you live? Bristol, New York, the Finger Lakes....Hilly & Windy
* explanation of your handle contraction of my other real name given to me by the University at the near-beginning of the Internet (not the one invented by Al Gore, the other one)
* explanation of your avatar It's cold enough here in spring to be Belgium anytime of the year and I was born in July and lions just hate cold but I do love it here...go figrue
* age (general or specific) 47, I feel alternatively 27 and 97 depending on the day
* occupation college prof, yoga philosophy roadshow
* favorite bike Rivendell, Mariposa, Singer, Herse, Sachs, Cooper, Pegoretti, Hampsten, Serotta...depends on the day but always a 650B would be first out of the door if the house were burning down or something...knock anywhere because the whole house is wood...
* what's in your stable? newest addition: Mariposas, racer and 650B tandem, incoming Rivendell Saluki!! Wooohooo!!!!)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? well over 60mph coming done the Keene Valley road near Lake Placid, bike was a Rivendell, solid as a rock, never a worry...well, sort of...
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Will never own a computer on a bike so I'm not sure...many,many,never enough
* picture of yourself or your ride? scary pictures of how ugly I have become in my middle age from the Tour de FingerLakes...'still picture myself svelte and young in face, neither being true any longner
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What would I do with myself if I didn't have an obsession (not too strong a word) with bicycles? I love my work, it's my life; I love my wife and kids and dog, the requisite "family first" that we all know is true and could not be more cliche, especially in America, but what do _I_ love for selfish me? I love bikes, especially randonneuse and cyclotouristes of the French style and I think about them, well, all the time...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told Same as Ray's, see above...only many, many more times than Ray has...
* and, something fun. Biked hundreds of miles in India on a Hero Roadster:fenders, lights, swept back bars, like an old Raleigh only waaay worse

d[ouglas]br[oo]k[s]
that's how it came about, I think...but yoga students sometimes call me "doz" as in the yoga world's version of Ozzy, the slightly stupified once talented star gone to seed...

mavic1010

12-11-2004, 09:46 AM

real name: John
* where do you live? Border of OC and LA county in sunny southern cal
* explanation of your handle: some obscure wheel mfr in France combined with the b-date of an ex-gf
* explanation of your avatar: I guess I should get one...my project for 2005
* age (general or specific) 31
* occupation: Manager - Category Management
* favorite bike: Serotta CSI
* what's in your stable? Ben's ottrott ST, Kirk on the way, Sachs on the way
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40+...don't remember where.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? don't know...but surely less than most. plus any number I put BlastinBob would call me a liar
* picture of yourself or your ride? Are you kidding? Too many pics of my bikes on this board...considering I go through a bike once a week.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. ?????????
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can actually climb
* and, something fun. I actually purchased more serottas than Dnovo in 2001

eddief

12-11-2004, 09:58 AM

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* real name, if you like Eddie
* where do you live? Berkeley, CA - a nice place but would be heaven without all the f-ing cars. Marin is close and a beauty too.
* age (general or specific) 54
* occupation - Technical Trainer in Healthcare: Kaiser Permanente now implementing largest computerized medical records system ever done. Previously I was a career consultant/trainer.

* favorite bike: I've spent so much time in the last four years playing with bikes...I like my three just about the same: TST Titanium Stealth, Steve Rex custom steel with Ouzo, and Riv Rambouillet. Each different, each so fine.
* fastest speed on a road bike? I freak at 40.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2k
* make up and answer at least one additional question. I have never had another hobby about which I have been so consumed as these silly bicycles.
* and, something fun. Playin with sea turtles in clear, warm water in Kauai one month ago.

saab2000

12-11-2004, 10:08 AM

Real Name: Jim

Where do I live: Now in Leesburg, VA. Previously in Switzerland. Want to go back. Lost my job there and came here......

Age: 37

Occupation: Airline Pilot

Explanation of handle: Name of the first airliner I flew. Saabs used to make commercial aircraft in addition to cars. The Saab 2000 is NOT a Saab 340 in the same way a Serotta Huffy is not a Murray is NOT a Murray.
Favorite bike: All of them have qualities. My Grandis is high on the list for its good handling.

Fastest speed on a bike: About 40 mph on the flats in some kermesse in Belgium. Was on Eddy Plankaert's wheel at the time. Downhill does not count, but did about 50+ in Switzerland. Raw speed is not what makes a good descender. Handling is it.

What is in my stable: Grandis, Strong, Anvil, Croll (3x), ITCA (obscure Swiss bike), Surly Cross Check.

How many mile last year? No Idea, but I estimate about 5000.

More later..... the battery on this computer will die any minute

oracle

12-11-2004, 10:54 AM

is it all right if i continue to silently read your name to myself pronounced as "deeburk"? i added the vowels myself, as i have a habit of doing that when i see only consonants, but if it must be 'dee bee arr kay' , then so be it; i can live with that, and i will attempt to adapt to this ever-changing-sea-of-flux that we call a world.

love,
oracle

zap

12-11-2004, 11:07 AM

zap only exist in servers. zap doesn't have a profile but top speed has reached the speed of light when traveling between computers and servers.

pbbob

12-11-2004, 12:00 PM

biggest lie ever told:
rode my bike frequently from muncie to dayton while in college. one time got pulled over by the police for riding on the interstate near the ohio indiana state line. several weeks later rode to traffic court in dayton. I told the judge[acting as my own lawyer] the map shows you have to ride on the interstate in that area. it's the only way. Judge says you are right and suspends fine and court costs. The lie? I know other ways to avoid the interstate I just wanted to get there quicker and so road on the interstate shoulder for a couple of miles.

davep

12-11-2004, 12:49 PM

* real name - Dave
* where do you live? Ft. Lauderdale, FL - flat, flat and more flat, And sometimes windy
* explanation of your handle -
* explanation of your avatar -Where I ride most of the time
* age (general or specific) - 44
* occupation - owner of a sailing school
* favorite bike - current fave is Pegoretti Fina Estampa
* what's in your stable? - Fina, Co-Motion Co-Pilot, Trek Y-Foil
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45ish, a couple times
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,000 by year end
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - Alpe d'Huez wasn't really that hard

djg

12-11-2004, 02:02 PM

* real name, if you like: Dan (a name I like just fine).
* where do you live? Arlington, Virginia
* explanation of your handle: I used my initials.
* explanation of your avatar: we don' need no stinking avatar (actually, I'm just lazy)
* age (general or specific): 44
* occupation: in the perfesser racket again these days
* favorite bike: tough call, but I think it's my Nag CT1
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSi, Colnago CT1, and a budget Gary Fisher hardtail that doesn't get all that much use.
* fastest speed on a road bike? Dunno. Probably something a little nuts, back in college, in New Hampshire, without a computer.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Dunno, but it was pretty dismal. Two-year-old twins, what are you gonna do?
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one handy, but I'll see what I can scare up.

Orin

12-11-2004, 02:13 PM

real name: Orin
* where do you live? Woodinville, WA - about 20 miles NE of Seattle.
* explanation of your handle: n/a
* explanation of your avatar: Myself at the top of Chinook Pass a couple of years ago
* age (general or specific) Let's see, what year is it... take a way the number you first thought of... 43.
* occupation: Software Engineer
* favorite bike: Depends on the ride and weather, but my old Koga-Miyata Full Pro refuses to be sold
* what's in your stable? Built up and rideable: Rambouillet, Legend, Schwinn Peloton (fixie), Koga-Miyata, cheap Specialized mtb.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? 50 ish mph dropping down the the Green River Valley in WA.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 6100 or so
* picture of yourself or your ride? See avatar.
* longest ride: 375 miles, 37 hours (an SIR 600k)
* fastest ride: 10 miles, 24:46 (back in the early 80s with non-aero gear)

Orin.

pale scotsman

12-11-2004, 02:53 PM

* real name, if you like: Ian

* where do you live? Lower Alabama

* explanation of your handle: Golfing buds gave it to me. I'm pale and half Scot.

* explanation of your avatar: Hearts football club, Scotland

* age (general or specific): act 18, but I'm really 36.

* occupation: Healthcare IT.

* favorite bike: Legend Ti

* what's in your stable? Waterford 2200, Miyata, Paramount, Stumpjumper, and Legend Ti.

* fastest speed on a road bike? Hit 50 on an old Kabuki with an analog speedo in the early 80's. Lucky to still be alive.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? No idea, my Vetta RT88 died in the spring and haven't used a computer since.

* picture of yourself or your ride? There's one of me in drag for a womanless beauty pageant for the American Cancer Society on here somewhere. Found it, http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=523&stc=1

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - She's only a friend.

PBWrench

12-11-2004, 03:12 PM

* Real name: Joshua
* where do you live? Minneapolis, Minnesota
* explanation of your handle : Short for Peanut Butter Wrench, old Campy tool used to remove cotterless crank and spread Skippy.
* explanation of your avatar: 1/2 a PB Wrench
* age (general or specific) 46
* occupation: CEO, non-profit agency
* favorite bike : depends on my daily karma
* what's in your stable? Legend Ti, Colnago C40, Litespeed Obed, restored 70's Raleigh Professional
* fastest speed on a road bike? About 50, going down La Sal in Moab
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? About 3300 -- our season is 7 months at best
* picture of your ride? There are pictures of the Legend and Raleigh in the galleries
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why do I love bikes so much? "I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round; I really love to see them roll."
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told "I can really feel the ride difference these carbon water bottle cages make!"*

Jeff N.

12-11-2004, 04:27 PM

Real name: Jeff (you'll have to guess the "N").

Live: San Diego, California. Another ho-hum day in paradise.

Handle: You know.

Avatar: BB cluster on my Moots Vamoots. The Chargers going to the Super Bowl this year.

Occupation: R.N.(Radiology Dept.)for 27 years.

Favorite bike: Probably my Holland Ti. It just agrees with me.But I love ALL my fine machines. And I ride 'em all, just like Hugh Hefner.

Stable: Litespeed Team Issue,Serotta Legend Ti, Seven Axiom Ti, Seven Axiom Steel, Holland Ti, Moots Vamoots, Dean El Diente(why would a company name their bike "The Tooth"? never have figured that out), Airborne Zeppelin, Quintana Roo Borrego(their last road geometry frame), 'Dale CAAD-4, 'Dale R-700 (old TT), 'Dale RT-1000 tandem. Hmmm...I think thats it.

Fastest: 55MPH, going down Hwy 8 West out of Descanso a few years back.

Age: 55

Miles per year: around 6 grand I suppose. Maybe a little less.

Picture: Nope. No have.

Extra question: Do you keep a loaded Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver handy in case there may be purps who try to break into your house and steal your belongings? Are you a great shot? Are you a light sleeper?: Yes, yes and yes.

Biggest lie: "No, babe! I got that bike years ago. You just never noticed it before, I guess." :beer:

Jeff N.

Bruce K

12-11-2004, 04:55 PM

real name: Bruce
live: Gloucester, MA (a coastal community north of Boston)
handle: obvious
avatar: our Mini Cooper S on a Mini Owners Rally with my son, Jesse
Occupation: part owner of a steel fabricating and erecting company - third generation family business
Favorite bike: My Ottrott ST
stable: Ottrott ST, Concours, Cannondale R1000 Aero TT bike, Cannondale XR800 cross bike, Santa Cruz Superlight MTB (currently up for sale)
fastest: 45 mph on a descent during a Pan-Mass Challenge somewhere south of Boston
Age: 51
Miles per year: in 2004: 3100 road/TT and 350 cross
picture:
(I know it's cross, but it's the best bike picture I've got)

Smiley

12-11-2004, 05:06 PM

Shino , why did you have to tell us your real name , you ruined it for me , you were a mystery man to all of us , like Cosmo Kramer .

coylifut

12-11-2004, 05:22 PM

* real name, if you like: Terry Keele
* where do you live? Portland OR area
* explanation of your handle: Choy - Choy Fok, Li - Li Yau San, Fut - meaning Buddha. A Northern and Southern Kung-Fu system developed in the early 1800s.
* explanation of your avatar: guess I need one of those
* age (general or specific): 41
* occupation: Asset Management
* favorite bike: Ti Spectrum
* what's in your stable? Ti Spectrum, Merckx Corsa, Kelley SS cross rig, Kona Cross bike, Specialized hard-tale, 80s Trek fixe, Guerciotti track bike (on loan).
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 52 down Bald Peak in the draft of someone much heavier than me
* how many miles ON THE ROAD: Just turned 9k
* picture of yourself or your ride? a few in the gallery
* make up and answer at least one additional question:What got you back into cycling? Re hab for a dislocated hip.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: Dude, I didn't hit that guy, he must be narcoleptic.
* and, something fun. Won the Can-Am Open (San Shou Division) at the age of 38.

surfbikeswim

12-11-2004, 07:19 PM

* real name: Ian

* where do you live? Suffolk County,Long Island, NY

* explanation of your handle: Things I like to do listed in order. Thinking of starting to do triatlons but wish there was a triathlon with surfing instead of running.

* age (general or specific): 39.

* occupation: Computer Security geek

* favorite bike: Atlanta that I just got from dbrk (well the frame & fork are my favorite - it isn't built up yet)

* what's in your stable? Atlanta, Bianchi Veloce, Specialized Stumpjumper.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? About 1600

Ian

Ti Designs

12-11-2004, 07:20 PM

Well, as my first post on this forum, here goes...

Name: Ed - can't remember anything longer than two letters.
Where I live: Arlington MA (just outside of Boston)
explanation of my handle: I do a bit of custom work in titanium...
explanation of my avatar: Ain't got one - I'm saving up, maybe next year.
Age: 40 - that's 280 in dog years.
Mental age: 4.
occupation: Bike bum (explains why I can't afford an avatar)
favorite bike: I keep returning to my Peter Mooney custom race bike - it's kinda heavy and it's 16 years old now. Some day I'll find something I like as much.
What's in my stable: A small fleet of Peter Mooneys, a broken Seven, a Surley steam roller, a Ritchey Skyliner tandem, an old Fat Chance mountian bike, a new IF mountain bike, and about 25 other bikes that I raced on and just can't bring myself to sell.
Fastest speed on a bike: That would be cheating, I have a 58T chainring on the tandem. I stopped looking down at 70 going down Kinsman notch in NH.
How many miles on the road: Probably about 8,000.
Picture of myself on a ride. I'm way too ugly to be photographed.
Make up an answer to at least one additional question: 42.
The biggest lie I've ever told: Lines 6 thru 21 on last year's tax returns.
And something fun: Full moon rides, we ride out to the top of some hill, build a small fire and make smores. Most people come just to watch me lug a trailer with all the supplies (including the big bag of matchlight charcoal) up the biggest hill we can find on my fixed gear.

Bill Bove

12-11-2004, 07:21 PM

Name: Bill Bove
Explain your handle: I can't, my parents made it up.
My avitar: The shop cat, Whitey, in full sprint mode.
Age: 47
Occupation: Semi own a bike shop, I have silent partner.
The stable: Ridable- Legend Ti, two Colorado Al's, Nova Special X. An Atlanta to be built up soon. Projects to get around to: Fat Chance Wicked Light, Paramount (Waterford built) mountain bike. One I'd like to have: Peg Fina someday.
Fastest speed: 60's descending but that shouldn't count, 40 in meaningless county line sprint.
Miles: Around 10K
Biggest lie: Anytime I said "thank you, sir" when I was in the Air Farce.

gasman

12-12-2004, 12:14 AM

C'mon people lets hear from others, don't worry we won't bite.Sandy might but we won't. :D
I bet there is a pretty eclectic mix on this board, let's hear about you.

RABikes2

12-12-2004, 12:47 AM

I am totally impressed with HOW MANY bikes each of you own.

M_A_Martin

12-12-2004, 01:32 AM

* real name, if you like: Mary Ann...and "Ginger" if you don't like that.

* where do you live? Ferndale, MI. For those of you who don't want to mapquest just think of it as "somewhere in the greater metropolitan Detroit area", and about a mile away from 8 mile...no...I haven't seen the movie.

* explanation of your handle: M. SPACE A. hmmmm, both initials and nickname...I'm not your mom so don't call me "ma". I never pretend, but since I'm posting here people who haven't been around the board for a while think I'm a guy...imagine that!

* explanation of your avatar: My beloved CSI. I don't own it anymore, but I did love it.

* age (general or specific): 40 (specific enough? My birthday was November 17th, did you call? did you send me a present? No!!!? What kind of friend are you?)

* occupation: Technical Writer - Marketing. Some would call that a copywriter but I write original stuff...human resources can't make the leap.

* favorite bike: My beautiful Kirk Terraplane!

* what's in your stable? Kirk Terraplane, Bianchi EV2, Bianchi Eros, Fat Chance Yo Eddy, Bridgestone X-04, Schwinn Continental (mint green cruiser) and a cute little Bianchi folding bike. Hmmmm...I'm happy to say that I've rehomed some bikes. Anyone interested in the EV2? RA...I'm cutting down...there used to be 9 on the list...

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 115 or so, I-275, 1997? I was just cruising along by myself on a beautiful summer night at 3am and realized I was going stupid fast...OH you mean on a road bike with pedals! Solo bike: 52.5 mph on a curvy descent in northern Michigan (those are pedals, not foot rests!) Tandem: 55, similar area. On the flats solo? I could stick at 28mph (NOT average...) fairly consistantly in September of 2000.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1780

* picture of yourself or your ride? At the bottom of the post...I thought it was neat that the park service painted a sign to match. How thoughtful!

* make up and answer at least one additional question. 5

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I can't ride, but I think I can walk." (This fall when crashed my Yo Eddy and tore my MCL/LCL/ACL and meniscus...I should have insisted on a rescue squad to come and carry me out)

* and, something fun: What I did for entertainment *last* year while recovering from knee surgery...an old schwin, 700 lights, and lots of tape, a few zip ties, and viola! A holiday decoration! (How many of you remembered to pick up an old bike to do this to this year?)

EPOJoe

12-12-2004, 01:47 AM

* real name, if you like Joe
* where do you live? Northern California foothills....Nice combination of gentle rollers and nasty climbs
* explanation of your handle Nickname given to me by my (mostly) out of shape riding buddies who refuse to believe I can drop them so easily without the use of chemical aid.
* explanation of your avatar It has something to do with reaching an ultimate state of enlightenment
* age (general or specific) 41
* occupation Professional eBay�r/Societal drop out. If I can�t be a rock star, I�m taking my ball and going home...
* favorite bike Constantly varies
* what's in your stable? Legend Ti, Trek OCLV, Vintage early �80�s Olmo
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Forty something on a descent from El Dorado Hills
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not nearly enough
* picture of yourself or your ride? I had one, but I emailed it to Vintage Velos for a free pair of socks. They never emailed it back ;)
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Q: What, exactly, did Nicole Kidman do to prompt Tom Cruise to file for divorce? A: I don�t know, but I swear it had nothing to do with me. I swear.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? See previous question
* and, something fun. Bass player, singer, song writer, engineer & producer with a Rock band for going on twenty-something years.

Bradford

12-12-2004, 07:51 AM

* real name: Stephen
* where do you live? Rhode Island on the Mass border
* explanation of your handle: Middle name
* explanation of your avatar: For those of us who have waited our whole lives and to see the Sox win the series
* age (general or specific): 38
* occupation: Strategy consultant
* favorite bike: Co-Motion tandem
* what's in your stable: Legend ST, Co-Motion Tandem, Independent Fabrications Independence, IF Steel Crown Jewel, Trek 1400, Specialized Stump Jumper
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 54, North Eastern Conn., 2002
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3,500
* picture of yourself or your ride? You can see it http://www.co-motion.com/brochure.html. My wife and I are on the cover of the 2005 Co-Motion catalog
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Best ride I've ever taken: Missoula Montana to Steamboat Springs CO. Down the rockies through Yellowstone. Get yourself a touring bike and hit the road for a few weeks, you will love it
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm too dumb to lie and get away with it.
* and, something fun: See picture above. My wife and I rode from our wedding on our tandem while the church organist played Daisy

equipoised

12-12-2004, 08:36 AM

* real name: Brian.
* where do you live? Cascade, MI (near Grand Rapids in Western MI).
* explanation of your handle: It means in balance or equilibrium.
* explanation of your avatar: I like the blurry pic.
* age (general or specific): 50.
* occupation: Med mal defense attorney.
* favorite bike: Ottrott ST.
* what's in your stable: Ottrott ST, Lemond Maillot Jaune, and a Bianchi Milano cruiser.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47, downhill in the neighborhood (with a 35 mph speed limit - hoping for a speeding ticket to frame). 36 mph on the flats.
* how many miles on a road bike last year? About 2000.
* picture of your ride? Below. As to head tube height, so I'm tall.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Dumbest thing ever done on a bike? When I was 5 years old, riding downhill, around a corner, no handed, holding 2 ice cream cones. Woke up in hospital, covered with a green sheet with a hole for my chin, while the doc was stitching said chin.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I can ride downhill, around a corner, no handed, while holding 2 ice cream cones! Watch this!"

Elefantino

12-12-2004, 10:24 AM

* real name Mike
* where do you live? Jacksonville Florida's Alps
* explanation of your handle Homage to Marco
* explanation of your avatar Me, caught napping atop Col de la Ramaz
* age: me 46, my back 80, my attitude early 20's
* occupation Newspaper editor
* favorite bike The next one ... (shh. don't tell the wife)
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSi, DeBernardi SLX
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51 mph, Sebastopol, Calif., 1992 (the mindless years)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5,200 last year, down to just over 4,300 this year with two weeks left
* picture of yourself or your ride? ride after this morning's outing, below
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is your quest? I seek the grail. And flat hills.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? This is the biggest lie I've ever told.
* and, something fun When I got my first "Allez! Allez!" by winning a bunch sprint under the banner at Bailly-aux-Forges last year. I may have hit 26 on the top end.

dirtdigger88

12-12-2004, 11:37 AM

real name jason
* where do you live? St. Louis Mo
* explanation of your handle :I am a landscaper- hence I dig in dirt
* explanation of your avatar: I liked it.
* age: 35 in one month
* occupation :Regional Manager of a commercial grounds maintence co.
* favorite bike The next one ... (shh. don't tell the wife)
* what's in your stable? Lemond Zurich, Serotta Legend, Specialized FSR
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 69.8 mph, This summer in So. Missouri I just cannot seem to hit 70. I can do 55 no handed easily
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5000 last year, down to just over 3000 this year with two weeks left (we had a baby this year)
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? I will never buy another bike

jerk

12-12-2004, 12:14 PM

real name: you can't trick the jerk....senor jerk, or meneer jerk or mr. jerk
* where do you live? boston ma
* explanation of your handle :the jerk is a jerk.
* explanation of your avatar: it's mrs. jerk
* age: old and fat...but not as old and fat as some.
* occupation :opinionated nuisance with some semblence of bicycle knowledge, washed up bike racer who never really wuite made it, freelance journalist and an idiot who spends way to much time hanging out around bikes..
* favorite bike: either the c50 or the spx merckx kermesse bike
* what's in your stable? 1919 peerless speed record bike, holdsworth fixed gear, serotta csi fillet brazed match sprint bike, pegoretti mountain bike, old cyfac/mbk team bike the jerk never gave back, spx merckx kermesse bike, some sc61.10 merckx kermesse bike with a really low bb and a really steep head angle and strange fork rake making for a super tight front center and a bike that sucks to ride unless you are actually in a kermesse, big orange mx leader, and the c50. still waiting for the ble.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? don't really know. doesn't really matter...the jerk lives in the flat land of eastern massachusetts and previously in the even flatter land of belgium....now a days on a good day the jerk averages 22-23mph.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? all of them.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? the jerk is always right...

Banjers51

12-12-2004, 12:39 PM

* real name: Richard
* where do you live? NE Connecticut
* explanation of your handle: Once owned 32 banjos, or "banjers" as my uncle called them
* age (general or specific): 53
* occupation: college prof and sometimes musician (guess what I play)
* favorite bike: depends on the day/ride
* what's in your stable? Concours Ti, Atlanta, early '70s Club Special; Ibis Spanky; Riv Atlantis; Jamis Nova commuter/beater
* fastest speed on a road bike? A friend clocked us at 52 coming down the Grand Mesa in Colorado a couple of years ago; doubt that I've ever gone faster than that.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Don't have a computer on anything, but probably between 5K and 6K.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one that I'm aware of
* make up and answer at least one additional question. My dream ride/adventure: cycling from Troms�, Norway to the Kola Peninsula; love that region of the world.
* and, something fun. As much as I enjoy cycling, I probably have the most fun playing and singing music with my wife and daughter.

ShockTreatment

12-12-2004, 01:18 PM

real name: Pete
* where do you live? Alexandria VA
* explanation of your handle: from the Ramones song, "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment"
* explanation of your avatar Ramones first album cover
* age (general or specific) 49
* occupation: Technical manager
* favorite bike: Tomasso SL fixed gear
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSi, Serotta track, Mercier 300, Cinelli Speciale Corsa, Cinelli pista, Ridley Crosswind, Rickert, Specialized Stumpjumper.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 in a flat sprint (Hains Point, Washington DC), 52 downhill (Wolfsville MD)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 5-6k (no computer)
* picture of yourself or your ride? T-town, 2000
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told About my age, that I was younger than I am.
* and, something fun. Playing guitars in my childhood friend's band "The Pathetics"

coylifut

12-12-2004, 01:29 PM

ShockTreatment

12-12-2004, 01:45 PM

Yea, I beat that other guy, who was wearing white socks.

drbob

12-12-2004, 02:45 PM

real name..............bob
where you live........Weston, FL (west of fort Lauderdale)
explanation of handle..........see profession
avatar................how do you make one?
age..........45
occupation...........plastic surgeon
favorite bike............Ottrott ST
Stable..................2004 Ottrott ST; 2001 TREK 5500; ? 2000 Hanglun Sports Apparatus Company (Beiging, China) Titanium; 1970's Motobecane Mirage just turned into a fixie
fastest speed........54mph in 6 gap Georgia
miles last year.............just under 6500
biggest lie..............."I'm a semi-pro"
pictures...............www.westonflyers.com

dauwhe

12-12-2004, 04:25 PM

Annual tradition on some other boards....this has never been done on this board. Let's finad out about each other.
...
Len

* real name, if you like Dave
* where do you live? Brattleboro, Vermont....
* explanation of your handle The title of one of my favorite obscure jazz albums; an African goddess of happiness
* explanation of your avatar n/a
* age (general or specific) 42
* occupation XML/publishing geek
* favorite bike Rivendell Romulus
* what's in your stable? Romulus, a new steel Serotta Fierte in the process of being built up, and a Rivendell Saluki on order!
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? recently, 48.6mph descening Mt. Terrible into Ludlow, VT (with a handlebar bag!)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,003!!!
* picture of yourself or your ride? nope
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What do you live for? Backcountry Skiing, Jazz, and the bike...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I'm just going for a short ride, honey!
* and, something fun. The feeling of joy on reaching the top of Lincoln Gap, the hardest hill I've ever seen!

Zoomie80

12-12-2004, 04:40 PM

* real name: Mario
* where do you live? Fairfax Station, VA
* explanation of your handle: USAF Academy cadets and graduates are called "Zoomies" among other things; graduated in 1980, first class with women.
* explanation of your avatar: looks like a quick project when I go on vacation for the holidays
* age (general or specific): 46
* occupation: IT Program Manager
* favorite bike: my '03 Legend
* what's in your stable? the Legend; '91 Davidson Impulse; '91 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp; '86 Trek 700
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62mph, on the Trek during the Hardscrabble Century in 1988, going down Hwy 50 by Royal Gorge to Canon City
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2000 miles; 500 more than last year!
* picture of yourself or your ride? see attachment--2004 Seagull Century
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What's your favorite cycling memory? The bicycle vacation in the Bordeaux region France that my wife and I took in 1993--incredible sights, great people, fantastic food--rode about 50-60 miles a day--total fun and relaxation. Still the best vacation ever!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Oh, the Ksyriums?...they were the cheapest wheels I could find"
* and, something fun: I took our Cubs Scout Pack on a bike ride around one of our local lakes (Burke Lake)...approx 4.5 miles. We had a dieverse range of kids...ages ranged 7-11 years old. We started with a quick safety check (bikes, helmets) and a chat about "riding etiquette". The kids and their parents absolutely loved the ride!

ZippRider

12-12-2004, 04:41 PM

* real name, if you like Doug
* where do you live? Brownsburg, IN west of Indianapolis, flat and breezy
* explanation of your handle none
* explanation of your avatar none
* age (general or specific) 40
* occupation-- Lawn Care owner fertilizing service
* favorite bike Serotta Legend ST
* what's in your stable? Legend ST, Colorado TG, Santana tandem
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40, Bloomington Indiana

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,800
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one...I'll see what i can scan

OldDog

12-12-2004, 09:12 PM

* real name: Mark
* where do you live? NE Pennsylvania
* explanation of your handle: I love dogs & I'm heading towards old.
* explanation of your avitar: Someone needs to explane them to me.
* age (general or specific): 47
* occupation: Lately sitting in my office lurking on this forum
* favorite bike: Various
* what's in your stable? Paramount P-15, DeRosa Super Prestiege, Schwinn Circut set up for trainer work, Spectrum Ti, Richard Sachs, Merckx MXL, Specialized Stumpjumper FS, Cannondale Tandem.
* fastest speed on a road bike? Ripping down a mtn on tandem, 66.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? This year ending about 1100. Past years avg about 3000. Next year, more than this year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Yet to go digital.
* what is the biggest lie you ever told? Honest Judge, I didn't do it!
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Would I love to spend many more days in the saddle? Well..yes.
* and, something fun. I get my fun riding my bike, paddling my kayak and fishing. :banana:

93legendti

12-13-2004, 01:14 AM

* real name, if you like: Adam
* where do you live? west bloomfield, MI, near Detroit
* explanation of your handle: 1rst serotta I bought
* explanation of your avatar: n/a
* age (general or specific) 43
* occupation: real estate investor
* favorite bike: Don't make em choose!
* what's in your stable? see sig!
* fastest speed on a road bike? about 55mph, in Utah.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 7000. Fairly typical year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? n/a
* make up and answer at least one additional question. n/a
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - can't think of one right now
* and, something fun - Pulling my 23 month old in her Burley. The only time I go slow, yet is is so fun--she leans forward so her hair blows in the wind and she gets so excited.

gaxi

12-13-2004, 03:46 AM

real name, if you like...Christian
where do you live?...Upper Suebia in Germany (near Lake Constance, Austria, Switzerland & the Alps !)
explanation of your handle...the way I called myself when I was a kid...
explanation of your avatar...which avatar ?
age (general or specific)...37
occupation...IT specialist
favorite bike...Legend Ti 2003
what's in your stable?...Serotta Legend Ti, Serotta CSI, Serotta Competition AL mtb & several city & winter bikes...
fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?...> 90 km/h descending Mt. Ventoux in France in September 2002
how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?...do I have to say this ?? Only 4000 km (~2500 miles)

Tom

12-13-2004, 05:59 AM

* Real name: Everybody calls me Speedo, but my real name is Mr. Earl.
* where do you live? Old Dorp, across the river from Eel Flats.
* explanation of your handle : Everyone insists on referring to me as this. It started with my family and never stopped.
* explanation of your avatar: The Blue Hungry Rat. To my older sister that diagnosed an illness in me and I'd probably be dead if she didn't I am the 'Rat-like younger brother', I'm always hungry and when I'm not morose or cynical I'm just blue.
* age (general or specific) 43
* occupation: Mainframe operating systems technician, IBM big iron.
* favorite bike: CSi.
* what's in your stable? CSi and the Trek on the trainer.
* fastest speed on a road bike? 54mph coming down Crawford Road. 30 on the flats at the end of the Highlander.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? A little over 4600
* picture of your ride? There's pics of the two CSis in the house in the gallery. Karen's beautiful blue one and the platinum one.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: "Is it a curse to see so clearly the future?" Yes. Yes it is.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told "I only meant it to be a warning shot." Well, no, I never actually said that. You see, I am a pathalogical liar so there's been way too many to figure out which one's the biggest so I had to make one up that sounded cool. Sorry. I'm really very sorry.

TimB

12-13-2004, 07:03 AM

* real name, if you like Tim
* where do you live? Just north of Kensington, MD
* explanation of your handle: Well, it's my name.
* explanation of your avatar: I have an idea for one.
* age (general or specific): 42
* occupation: Gov't computer geek, software support, SysAdmin
* favorite bike: Ever? I had a Bob Jackson made by Bob Jackson that was sublime. It's now in the attic, bent after a crash. So that makes my Concours my favorite current bike.
* what's in your stable? Concours, Ritchey Road Logic, Gunnar Street Dog Fixie (the Cross-bike version), 1994 Santana Arriva, some old Performance Mtn bike to pull the Burley
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? On the tandem 56mph on Indian Springs Rd outside Frederick, MD. We'd have gone faster, but I saw a car getting ready to pull out of a driveway and was preparing to make some evasive maneuvers. On a single, 49mph, Park Mills Rd, Frederick Cty MD.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? About 2,500 miles, less than half of my pre-daddy miles.
* picture of yourself or your ride? See me and Sophie getting ready for a ride!
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What's the dumbest questions you've answered on your job? Someone called to complain they could not print from a certain software app. When I asked if they could print from other apps, they said they hadn't tried. When I had them try, it didn't work from that app either. When I asked if they had turned the printer ON, they replied, "Do you mean you really have to do that?"
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: It wasn't me.
* and, something fun: I can put my foot behind my head.

RABikes2

12-13-2004, 08:01 AM

*real name: Ritaann
No, NOT Rita. Rita and ann TOGETHER.
* where do you live? Havana, Florida. 10 miles south of the Georgia border, 14 miles north of Tallahassee (capital of Florida), 2 hours west of Jacksonville, 2 hours east of Panama City. Live in the country on 20 acres (10 are for sale), and can be at the beach in 1 hour. We've got the 4 seasons (it's suppose to be 27 degrees on Thursday), but not as severe (no snow). Cycling paradise.
* explanation of your handle: RA capital R, capital A. Back in the 80's, I swam with a guy on a Master's team who kept calling me Rita. After 100 times asking him to please call me Ritaann, he said "From now on, it's RA!" It stuck.
* explanation of your avatar: Learning this year how to descend on my bike...without fear.
* age (general or specific): Feel better than I did at 25. Knees feel 99 at times. But, I'm 49. My 50th birthday is in less than 3 weeks. Presents? You're sending me another bike?!?? (See below)
* occupation: Self-employed Licensed Massage Therapist since 1986. I also work in my local bike shop to support my "habit". I've been attending college, off & on part-time, since 2000. They'll be naming a hall after me by the time I complete this degree.
* favorite bike: My Legend Ti...sweet. Well, except for the decal scratches from my encounter with dogs in 2003.
* what's in your stable? Legend Ti 2003 I seem to be the only one with ONE bike! (See above) Actually, I still own my old Trek 2300, which was way too small, but I loaned it to a new rider.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 mph in north GA, on a downhill w/ switchbacks, during 6 Gap, in the mid 90's.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 8,001 in 2003. I'm at 9250 for 2004, trying for 9500, but other responsibilities come first right now. Projected goal for 2005 is 10,000 miles. I've committed my miles to raising donations of $1.00 per mile for $10,000 for the Davis Phinney Foundation.
* picture of yourself or your ride? I believe BBDave put one from the open house on the board. If you go to my shop's website, click on Shop Rides, then on "1st Timer Program", scroll down, there's two recent pictures w/ two of my new riders. (I have the DPF jersey on.)http://www.bikesunshine.net
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
What's in your future work plans? Job security, plain and simple. I want a position motivating people, to stop sitting on their duffs and think "goals". Think big...If you think it, believe it, see it...YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT! Benefits would be nice w/ said job...I pay $400 a month for (self-employment) health insurance and in 3 weeks (50), it's going up. %^%#(@*$&
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "You don't bike? Ummm, thank you anyway, I have a commitment Friday night. Ahhh, do I have plans Saturday night? Yes, oh yes, commitments all weekend."
* and, something fun: At the end of a hectic day, my son is going to bed, no interruptions, we read the daily comics together and then say prayers...best part of my day.

Kevan

12-13-2004, 10:14 AM

* real name, if you like: Kevan - pronounced as “Kev-in”, unless for emphasis you choose “Ke-VAN” - ; also answers to “Kev”, “Calfee-boy”, “Stud-Muffin” (Sandy persists!).
* where do you live? Chappaqua NY (I was here before the Clinton’s. Yup, they walk down the street, making nice with the natives.)
* explanation of your handle: My parents can’t spell?
* explanation of your avatar: Hey, one thing at a time… I’m lucky to avacar!
* age (general or specific): permanently fixed now at 39. Okay, forty-nine and soon to be fif…fi…f… in February.
* occupation: Sr. Internal Auditor for an energy trading firm. No… not Enron!
* favorite bike: The one I hold in my mind and lust over. Vanilla, red, lugged. Cold showers don’t help.
* what's in your stable? Calfee Luna
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50+mph many places and times, looking still for the 60 mark; on the flats - it depends on who has joined the party, but if the mojo’s right, mid-30’s has been whistled. I love reading the faces of cyclists going the other direction.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I usually cap out around 2.500-3,000 miles in a season, but this one broke the 3k mark. Otherwise, without a computer I can’t be anymore precise.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Oh, haven’t you been subjected to enough already?
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Where are we going? Boy, I wish I had the answer to that one. I hope for everyone’s sake it comes 4 years from now. In the meantime, I’ll do my best to keep “hope” burning, continue to be cordial to both friend and stranger, and help mother Earth keep us alive.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: How badly I want Sandy. :D
* and, something fun: A beautiful weekend day that includes a hard and fast paced 50-70 mile ride with my buddies, a 30 minute power nap, a nice dinner out with she who must be obeyed, and attending a movie or party with friends or family. That still leaves me with Sunday, don’t it!

weisan

12-13-2004, 11:31 AM

* real name, how about **weisan** My last name is Hui. :D
* where do you live? Living in Austin, TX for almost 10 years. Before that, in Singapore, practically my whole life.
* explanation of your handle I presume you are refering to "ZhugeLiang" -- an ancient Chinese character who lived in the 200 AD. He's a great guy, go look it up in Google! ;)
* explanation of your avatar none
* age (general or specific) 34
* occupation-- Project Manager
* favorite bike 2000 Serotta Legend **C4Ti Corsa Strada** (That's what the decal on my top tube says)
* what's in your stable? 00' Legend Ti, mid-90s Italian Lugged Steel, 99' LOOK KG281, Unknown year/make carbon frame, 87' Fuji 6 speed road bike (weighs 30 Ibs), 88' Italian Olmo Lugged Steel, 95' Caloi Team XC MTB, 91' GT Karakoram MTB, 99' Autobike Tandem, Previously: 99' Serotta Atlanta, 93 Serotta Colorado TG, 91 Cannondale SR600 3.0
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 58, Bullick Hollow Rd, Austin TX. 2004
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~4,000
* picture of yourself or your ride? Some of you have already seen this. Ride for the Roses 2004 with Lance.
http://www.alicehui.com/serotta/small_RfR.jpg
(far right)
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I didn't do it!" :D
* and, something fun: Met my wife in college, she's my first date EVER at 27! (I know what you are thinking, I've been living in a cave all these years...just not so interested in the opposite sex, focus all my energy on bikes :p ), got married at 28, came to know the Lord Jesus 7 years ago, we have three kids now; Alice 6+ (turning 7 next week!), Rebekah 4, Luke 19mos.

Dr. Doofus

12-13-2004, 12:26 PM

* real name, if you like Robert
* where do you live? South Freakin Carolina
* explanation of your handle The Dr. is a Moron
* explanation of your avatar Greatest Album of all time. Bruce Loose, Ted Falconi...although Blowin' Chunks is pretty kick-a**
* age (general or specific)38
* occupation Freakin High School Teacher
* favorite bike the one your Doofus is on at the time
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSi, Merckx Corsa 0.1
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?Did a pull at 36mph in a stupid flat RR in South Carolina...downhill and in someone's draft don't count...on a good day now your Doof will trot along at 21-22-ish
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Your DipDoof Don't Do Miles. 551 hours of training last year
* picture of yourself or your ride? Sadly, they are already posted
* make up and answer at least one additional question.What is that sound your shorts keep making? Never mind.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told "Its Ok, the antibiotics cleared it up" (sorry, Anastasia Coles)
* and, something fun. Your Doctor doesn't have fun.

William

12-13-2004, 12:33 PM

* Real name, if you like:> William
* Where do you live?> EG, Rhode Island

* Explanation of your handle:> It be my name.

* Explanation of your avatar:> Changes every so often. Will likely always be a design of, or inspired by North West Coast Indian art ('Ksan, Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, West Coast (Nootka), Coast Salish, and Kwagiutl). The current avatar is the Raven. It's a little more abstract than most but if you understand the design elements you can figure it out.

* Age (general or specific):> Just turned 40 and still as strong as when I was 25.

* Occupation:> Business owner, Glass artist (Etching & Carving), Combative Arts Instructor.

* Favorite bike:> The Blackbird

* What's in your stable? :> THe Effin Cross Bike By Mike Zanconato,The Recycler Fixie, The Super Stealthy Serotta Skunkworks SS-71 Blackbird, Bianchi Reparto Corse SL Lite, Raleigh Super Course 12 Fixie/single speed> Paramount P-15, DeRosa Super Prestiege, Schwinn Circut, Spectrum Ti, Richard Sachs, Merckx MXL,*and a Specialized Stumpjumper. FS, Cannondale Tandem. Serotta Legend Ti, Serotta CSI, Serotta Competition Co-Motion Tandem, Independent Fabrications Independence, and a Specialized Stumpjumper. IF Steel Crown Jewel, Trek 1400, Ottrott ST, Lemond Maillot Jaune, and a Bianchi Milano cruiser and a Specialized Stumpjumper. Lemond Zurich, Serotta Legend, Specialized FSR, 1919 peerless speed record bike, holdsworth fixed gear, serotta csi fillet brazed match sprint bike, pegoretti mountain bike, old cyfac/mbk team bike, and a Specialized Stumpjumper. Spx merckx kermesse bike, some sc61.10 merckx kermesse, big orange mx leader, and the c50, Concours Ti, Atlanta, early '70s Club Special; Ibis Spanky; and a Specialized Stumpjumper. Riv Atlantis; Jamis Nova commuter/beater, Serotta CSi, Serotta track, Mercier 300, Cinelli Speciale Corsa, Cinelli pista, and a Specialized Stumpjumper. Ridley Crosswind, Rickert, Romulus, a new steel Serotta Fierte in the process of being built up, Rivendell Saluki on order!, '91 Davidson Impulse; and a '91 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp; 'and a Specialized Stumpjumper. 86 Trek 700, Legend ST, Colorado TG, Santana tandem, Schwinn Scrambler, various tricycles, A big wheel, a 10 foot tall unicycle, and a Specialized Stumpjumper. A Hot wheels, Match Box, and Sizzlers car sets with a Specialized Stumpjumper thrown in for good measure.

* Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? > A). Champoeg park outside of Portland O.R., 55-56 mph motor pacing behind my Jeep Cherokee on the old Banana Belt course...I was the last person hanging on. B). About 50-55 mph drafting behind a two trailer semi carrying hay bales on Peoria Rd. outside of Corvallis, OR. C.) Just over 70.5 mph once and into the 60's a number of times on various decents in O.R. Nothing close since I moved to RI.

* How many miles ON THE ROAD:> I really didn't keep track this year, heck, I didn't even shave my legs for the first time since about 94. Guessing at about 4-5,000.

* Picture of yourself or your ride?:> On the Skunkworks, See below: The pic I posted in the "Big question for the Frame builders" thread, Mayors Cup.

* Make up and answer at least one additional question:> When you were studying and training in Occupational Therapy, did you ever think that a few years later you would be doing what your doing today? Not on your life, but I'm enjoying every minute of it.

* What is the biggest lie you've ever told:> Ummm, maybe something having to do with how many bikes I said were in my stable? Just maybe.

* And, something fun.:> Meeting my wife in college....just walking past each other on the quad and BANG!!! Going on 14 years now (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE). Being with my family, running around & playing in the yard with my children, playing with our dog, reading, riding, and Full contact stick fighting (wearing just a fencing mask, street hockey gloves, and a cup...talk about an adreneline dump--Yee hee hee haw haw haw!!!). What can I say, I'm a man of extremes. :rolleyes: :D

William

alembical

12-13-2004, 01:55 PM

* real name, if you like: Ben
* where do you live? Portland, Oregon
* explanation of your handle: Long story that even I forget
* explanation of your avatar: pic of my CSI
* age (general or specific) 28
* occupation: attorney
* favorite bike: CSI
* what's in your stable? CSI, 1980 Austro Daimler (sp) commuter, Kona Caldera Hard Tail MB, and a cyclocross soon
* fastest speed on a road bike? Not real sure, never really kept track
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 7000 last year, (& over 5K/year previous 4 years), but only1,850 so far this year (bad knee injury and surgery)
* picture of yourself or your ride? never ride with camera and normally ride alone
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - They all seem so big, can't narrow it to one right now.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1152&stc=1

slowgoing

12-13-2004, 02:46 PM

* explanation of your handle: self explanatory and accurate, on the bike anyway
* favorite bike: Atlanta
* what's in your stable? Others include CSI and Hors.
* fastest speed on a road bike? About 50 on a Raleigh Supercourse while I was in college before I crashed going about 25 and realized what that felt like. Never again.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? No idea, but probably much less than most on the forum.

Keith A

12-13-2004, 02:53 PM

* real name, if you like Keith
* where do you live? Brevard County, FL (aka The Space Coast), pankcake flat & a bit windy too, but good temps all year long
* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar logo from the Surfrider Foundation
* age (general or specific) calendar says 42, but most of the time about 1/2 that and sometimes even less
* occupation software engineer
* favorite bike Serotta CSi
* what's in your stable? built: CSi, (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2088) Legend Ti, (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2087) '89 Waterford Paramount, (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2570) '03 Trek 5500 OCLV, Bottecchia SLX, (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2678) '86 Trek 560, frames: '89 Waterford Paramount, (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2571) '99 Tim Issac Paramount
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? just under 60mph down Sugar Loaf mountain which west of Orlando
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? year end should be between 5K to 6K miles
* picture of yourself or your ride? see below
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told how the fire got started -- don't ask
* and, something fun. having the pleasure of surfing in various locations in Central America

Kevan

12-13-2004, 03:05 PM

when you're ready to tell, I'm all eyes. :D

Nice cliffhanger.

Keith A

12-13-2004, 03:40 PM

This one will have to be in person, so let me know when you are in my neck of the woods again http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons/27.gif

weisan

12-13-2004, 03:43 PM

Come on Keith, tell us the TRUTH! :p

Keith A

12-13-2004, 04:47 PM

I think I need to check on the statue of limitations before exposing myself to all of cyberspace http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons/14.gif

dirtdigger88

12-13-2004, 04:49 PM

Keith- since you have posted pictures of yourself- you may want to remain silent. I am not a lawyer- but I have hired them on occasion :crap: - it is always better to remain quiet.

Jason

M_A_Martin

12-13-2004, 06:02 PM

Ah Jason,
It all depends on the situation. Mostly you're right.
And there are a lot of different sorts of lawyers posting to this thread...who knew!

We'll remember this Keith, next year at the TDFL you'll have to fess up!

Right before whoever is giving whatever presentation starts off we'll bring you up front and center and ask the question:
"Ok Keith...how DID the fire get started?"

:banana:

bcm119

12-13-2004, 08:12 PM

* real name: Brian
* age: 35
* occupation: Cartographer
* favorite bike: My CIII
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56, table rock road race in southern Oregon, 2006ish
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? None, and none the previous 2 years due to back injury.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Why do you love cycling? Well, I love geography- visiting places, getting a sense of the landscape, people, etc. Bikes are the best way to see a place- fast enough to cover alot of territory, but not so fast as to miss the details. Also, the bikes themselves, their aesthetics, and the subtle differences between them.

Tom Byrnes

12-13-2004, 08:44 PM

real name: obvious
residence: The City of Angels
explanation of handle: Huh? Maybe I should have been more anonymous.
explanation of avatar: N/A
age: 57
occupation: trial attorney
favorite bike: Ottrott ST
bikes in stable: Ottrott ST; mavic101's old Huffy-themed Serotta CSi with TDF lugs; Serotta Concours; 1979 Richard Sachs; Vanilla touring bike (featured on Vanilla's website); 1973 Masi Gran Criterium; 1970 Raleigh; 1980 Suntour Centurion; late 1980's Gary Fisher hybrid. Frames: Strong steel frame; Masi Nouvo Strada, Kelme-themed Bottechia.
Pictures of bikes: Photos of the CSi and Vanilla were previously posted by Mavic101 and Sacha White.
Fastest Speed: 50+ mph on a long descent in the Eastern Sierra Fall Century in 1991 on my Concours.
Number of miles: Maybe a few many more than mavic1010 (?) - 2,500 (?)
Biggest Lie: "Honest, honey. I won't buy another bike."
And something fun: Any bike ride by the Pacific Ocean, but especially bike rides during the winter months when the beach area isn't crowded, the air is cool, but it is very sunny with deep blue and crystal clear skies (a winter-only phenomenon in So Cal). Life doesn't get much better.

Carlo

12-13-2004, 10:52 PM

* real name: Charlie aka Carlo
* where do you live? New Orleans - "hot, humid & flat". I'm originally from Delaware.
* explanation of your handle: I really don't recall.
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific) 49
* occupation : Attorney
* favorite bike: Rivendell Road for long rides, Serotta for anything under 30 miles.
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSI, Riv Road, Riv A/R, Merlin XLM, Masi 3V fixed gear, Colnago Super, a Baylis custom on order, and a hopefully a Sach's in my future! I have a few others as well but those above are the high points.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38mph flat out on Desire (as in Streetcar Named..) Street when I got lost in the projects in New Orleans.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I really don't know. Either "not enough" or "too many" depending upon who you ask at our home.
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'll post some to the gallery.
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told : "Look what I picked up at the garage sale!" I don't do that anymore though, its easier to be up front in the long run.
*Something fun? Every ride is fun in its own way.

Lost Weekend

12-13-2004, 11:17 PM

real name: Tony
where do you live: Santa Cruz (Capitola) Calif.
age: 43 - I still have a hard time believing it
occupation: general building contractor
favorite bike:was my serotta colorado, until I found out I had a cracked top tube.
whats in your stable? broken colorado, xci kestrel, uni-vega carisma, just sold a gary fisher joshua, and some time real soon, a new serotta
fastest speed on bike: 19 mph average up alp d'uez
how many miles: 1500 miles, 1500 beers- I'm a well balanced person
biggest lie: 19 mph average up alp d'uez
something fun: life is fun- cycling, skiing, camping, poker, heck I even like my job- its all good!!

David Kirk

12-13-2004, 11:26 PM

*real name - Dave
* where do you live? Bozeman MT
* explanation of your handle: It's what I seem to answer to most often
* explanation of your avatar: I feel stupid for not having one....I might need a 12 step program to deal with this
* age (general or specific) 42
* occupation : blue collar laborer
* favorite bike: a tough one....I don't have it anymore but I think it must be the Roll Fast stingray that my Dad put together for me when I was about 8 years old. He put drop bars on it and set it up as a 3 spd. It had my name on the chainguard in chrome lettering and was British Racing Green. It was my first bike and it opened up the world to me.
* what's in your stable? I own 2 bikes...a Terraplane MRB and a full suspension Ti mountian bike I designed and built for myself a good 8 - 10 years ago. Still a wonderful bike.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 65mph coming down Wilton Mountian Road just north of Saratoga Springs. I came down this thing about 3-4 days a week when I lived there and one could sit up tall on the hoods and still hit 55mph.
* seasonal mileage - I took the computer of the bike last year and it was one of the best things I've ever done.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Like a vampire my image can't be captured on film........or is that reflection in a mirror?
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told : "I think my car is all done and won't need anymore time or money"
*Something fun? Passing cars on fast mountain descents, caramel ice cream and drifting my old car through an autocross course.

arsegas

12-14-2004, 12:48 AM

* real name: Eric
* where do you live? San Carlos, CA
* explanation of your handle: my singular talent
* explanation of your avatar: technology challenged
* age: 31
* occupation: software sales
* favorite bike: Moots Vamoots
* what's in your stable? '03 Vamoots SL, '99 Gary Fisher Big Sur, old Lime Green Diamondback Prevail
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? don't have a computer, but maybe 40-45 descending Alpine Rd West or King's Mtn
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? perhaps 3000-3500.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: How'd you get into cycling? Got scared off from mtn biking by poison oak, so switched to road biking and loved it instantly.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I just need one more thing for the bike
* and, something fun: Some random things I enjoy: Hiking in the Canadian Rockies, Seychelles, Snowbird, larches in autumn, smell of damp leaves, hiking on fallen pine needles, dumplings, lychees, saskatoon berries, planning next travel adventure, red wine, Calvin & Hobbes, college bball & hockey, brainless video games w/ friends, Chopin, Whose Line is it Anyway?, mullet spotting

Sandy

12-14-2004, 05:57 AM

* real name- Sanford
* residence- Rockville, Maryland
* explanation of handle- nickname given to me by my high school football coach
* explanation of avatar- don't have the slightest idea of how to produce one
* age- 64
* occupation- retired, previously operated a family owned wholesale meat business, a zillion years ago taught high school math, now my sole occupation is to antagonize Calfee Kevan
*favorite bike- Serotta Ottrott, but with Serotta CSi a close second (Ottrott fits much better)
*bikes in stable- CSi and Ottrott, Secretariat, Man O'War, Citation, Seabiscuit, Swaps, Native Dancer,Seattle Slew
*pictures of me and bikes- I coudn't fit into any pictures
*fastest speed on a road bike- 46 mph on several hills in the MD area, once going down a hill in West Virginia- would have been much faster, but I slowed down as it was too windy and I was Scared Sandy
*number of miles on a bike last year- 5,800
*biggest lie- I make up so many stories that my daughter doesn't believe me most of the time, about important and meaningful things I never lie
* and something fun- I never have any fun since I live on the Serotta forum, actually- visiting my daughter and her dog Darby, going out to dinner alone with my wife Gloria, interacting with dogs at the shelter, participating in the Serotta forum, riding my bike with people I like and respect

victoryfactory

12-14-2004, 07:41 AM

* real name- Larry
* residence- Queens, NYC
* explanation of handle- That's the name of my company
* explanation of avatar- Me on my mountain bike
* age- as close to 66 as you can get
* occupation- Small business owner, not bike related
http://victoryfactory.com
*favorite bike- Legend
*bikes -2003 Legend Ti, 2000 Atlanta, Serotta steel MTB,
*fastest speed on a road bike- probably around 50-55 coming down from
rabbit ears pass in Colorado on my cross country ride in 1980 (long time ago)

Title: winter sux!

duke

12-14-2004, 10:30 AM

*Real Name: Earl
*Residence: North Hampton, NH
*Explanation of Handle: Nickname given to me by my sister at age 8.
*Explanation of Avatar: Haven't figured that part out yet.
*Age: 50
*Occupation: Ship Master for BP.
*Favorite Bike: IF Steel Crown Jewel.
*Bikes in Stable: IF, Serotta CSI, Fuji Tourer.
*I don't do pictures very well.
*Fastest Speed on a bike: I was told 53 mph, down Dixie Mountain, Portland OR. drafting with a truck. Too terrified to look down at my speedo. I should be old enough to know better. The CSI handled like it was on rails.
*Seasonal mileage: About 3500. Depending on how my knees hold up.
*Not much of a lier. Too much of a space shot to remember who I said what to.

davids

12-14-2004, 02:27 PM

* real name: David. And my last name starts with an "S". That's all you're getting.
* where do you live? Boston. Dorchester, to be exact. 16 years in the same place.
* explanation of your handle:David. And my last name starts with an "S". That's all you're getting. Is there an echo in here?
* explanation of your avatar: It's a Steel Axiom. Not my Steel Axiom, but close enough...
* age (general or specific): 44
* occupation: Director of MIS for a large government agency
* favorite bike: My next one. (I stole this excellent answer from dirtdigger. Thank you!)
* what's in your stable? a 1999 Seven Steel Axiom, a 2001 Klein Adept (with hardly an orginal part left), and a late-90s Fisher Tassajara, now set up for commuting and general heavy-duty city riding.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Right around 50 mph, on a parkway hill near my mom's house in Cleveland this March. The temperature was just above freezing, and so was I!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Around 2,500, if you don't count the tedious miles on my trainer all winter long.
* picture of yourself or your ride? The Seven (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=1993&highlight=steel) The Klein (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=4945&highlight=klein). No pics of the Fisher. You're not missing too much.
* make up and answer at least one additional question.Three of the eight bikes I've owned as an adult have been stolen. Only one was my fault.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? I better not take this question too seriously. Umm. "No, I'm not a virgin!" :D
* and, something fun. I am a big fan of, and very knowledgable about, Rock and Roll. I believe the three greatest rock bands were the Beatles, the Velvet Underground, and the Clash. All my esthetic judgements (which are correct, by the way!) can be traced back to that statement.

Don

12-14-2004, 03:22 PM

Name: Don
Resides: Boynton Beach, FL (between Palm Beach and Boca Raton)
Age: Born 04/28/33 Oh well, still only 71
Favorite Bike: 2004 Legend
Stable of Bikes: Legend, Bridgestone RB-1, Bridgestone XO-1
Fastest Road Speed: 31.2 on Florida road (2004), 37 downhill in Wisconsin with bent rim (1998)
How Many Miles: Crossed 5,000 this morning
Make Up and Answer One Question: Can cyclists ever gain respect from municipal agencies and motorists? Yes, providing they're willing to support their sport by demonstrating courteous and legal riding habits!
Biggest Lie: I don't lie
Something Fun: Continuing work as a cycling advocate. Board member of Florida Bicycle Association and Safe Bicycling Coalition of Palm Beach County

Jeff N.

12-14-2004, 05:45 PM

Chief

12-14-2004, 06:59 PM

real name- Carl
residence- San Antonio
explanation of handle- seems as those who don't know my name call me that which is better than some that I have been called
explanation of avatar- ran across the longhorn on a hike in the Texas boonies and had my picture taken with it
age- will be 67 in a couple of months so this probably makes me the oldest guy on the forum
occupation- emeritus professor of engineering of The Ohio State University and consultant
favorite bike- Serotta Ottrott
bikes in stable- Serotta Colorado (ca. 1990), Cannodale (ca 1986), Trek 850 MTB (ca 1983)
pictures of me and bikes- Imagine the oldest guy in the forum on a bike
fastest speed on a road bike- 40+ mph on descent from Independance Pass
number of miles on a bike last year- 9,300 miles; presently at 8,501 miles for this year
biggest lie- I NEVER told a lie
and something fun- A fellow grabbed the wheel of my son who in turn was on my wheel as we road the mountains of Colorado. The fellow said to my son, "Your buddy is a pretty strong rider." My son said, "He's not my buddy; he's my dad." The fellow replied, "Your daddy is a pretty strong rider." You had to be there to appreciate it.
__________________

spokhal

12-14-2004, 09:35 PM

Real name- Barry
Where do you live? Spokane, WA, which from the standpoint of terrain is just a wonderful place to bike. And I'm learning to toughen up and ride through more of the winter weather.
Explanation of your handle- Combination of part of my home with part of my last name
Explanation of your avatar- Perhaps that should be a goal for the New Year
Age- 49
Occupation- Neonatologist
Favorite bike- 2004 Serotta Concours
What's in your stable? Concours, KHS tandem, Diamondback commuter/beater, Giant MTN bike set up for snow and ice
Fastest speed on a road bike- 43 mph going down High Drive
How many miles on a road bike past year- about 1300, which is my personal best as an "adult" although certainly leaves room for improvement for next year
Picture of yourself - maybe some other time
Make up and answer 1 additional question- Biggest biking thrill this past year? I finally at age 49 have become comfortable riding without hands.
What is the biggest lie you ever told? It's me, not the bike.
And something fun- This past year my teenage son who has Down syndrome has been able to bike on the tandem with me, which has opened up all sorts of new biking possibilities for the whole family.

BumbleBeeDave

12-14-2004, 09:43 PM

* real name, if you like . . . Dave
* where do you live? . . . Upstate NY
* explanation of your handle . . . When I picked up my bike, The Queen Bee, somebody in the shop said �It looks like a bumblebee�
* explanation of your avatar . . . Picture of my real appearance, senor!
* age (general or specific) . . . 45, turning 46 too soon, too soon . . .
* occupation . . . Communications professional
* favorite bike . . . Uh, I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that the Queen may get jealous and slide out on Crawford Road �by accident� . . .
* what's in your stable? . . . �01 Legend (The Queen Bee) . . . LOOK 585 (The Red Rocket) . . . Specialized S-Works Zebra Edition . . . Redline cross . . . �95 Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo . . . �84 Vitus 979 hanging in the basement waiting for retoration
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 54 and change on Crawford Road :eek:
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? . . . 3660 . . . more than last year, when I crashed and broke my neck.
* make up and answer at least one additional question . . . What�s �yer favorite music? . . . U2, The Roches, and THE RAINMAKERS, Baby!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told . . . That I�m really happy being divorced and have no desire to find a nice lady to ride alongside and shack up with.
* and, something fun . . . Any sunny summer weekend day with no other commitments and 60-70 miles in my legs.

Ken Robb

12-14-2004, 11:16 PM

you know my name--I'm a real estate broker. I'll be 62 2/17/05
I don't know anyone named avatar though I met a Gupta once.
I can't seem to get over 47mph on La Jolla Shores Drive.
Stable holds: Bridgestone MB3, Marin Rift Zone, "Stelvio" w/Nuove Record, Rivendell Allrounder, Rambouillet, Romulus, Waterford RS11, Csi, Legend.
Lie: Honest Officer, I thought I knew the lady. About 2,000 miles on the road 2004. Favorite bike is usually the one I'm on--I like this whole stable and there's one for every mood.
Here's a picture of the one I love with the ones she loves.

shinomaster

12-15-2004, 01:14 AM

But who the hell is the Oracle??? And what does he do? And where does he get the knowledge to discern the difference between a real and a fake Hamada pot? Racing in Portland? Europe?? ...Jet Setter?? Hmmmm...

davids

12-15-2004, 09:54 AM

I'm gonna have to say Beatles, Stones, CCR. Jeff N.
No, no, no! Please remember, all my esthetic judgements are correct! ;)

More seriously, if you've got any interest in understanding why VU were so great, just buy the box set "Peel Slowly and See". Their four stunning, groundbreaking albums, surrounded by enough rarities and live tracks to make the picture complete.

I'll go home and put on "Cosmo's Factory"...

TAW

12-15-2004, 02:01 PM

Name: Terry
Age: 41
Occupation: Minister
Bikes Owned: Serotta CSI, Look KG 361
Fastest Speed: 48 I think on a short steep hill with a curve at the bottom,
was afraid to look for too long

Miles: 3100
Just for fun: I jokingly tell people at church I shave my legs because I'm a
cross-dresser in my spare time.

flydhest

12-15-2004, 02:08 PM

Just for fun: I jokingly tell people at church I shave my legs because I'm a
cross-dresser in my spare time.

You don't think that dressing in tight lycra actually qualifies as cross dressing?
:p

admin

12-15-2004, 03:23 PM

* real name, if you like Serotta_Alyson
* where do you live? Clifton Park, NY
* explanation of your avatar Hmmm, maybe I should make one...
* age (general or specific) too old
* occupation Baby-sitter
* favorite bike My last bike was a Huffy White Heat. It was white with gray paint splattered all over it with a hot pink water bottle and matching fanny pack. It was amazing.
* what's in your stable? 2000 White Jeep Cherokee Sport
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? When I was 8, I was going down the hill I used to live on REAL fast. Instead of using the pedal backwards brakes, I started to drag my feet to slow down. VERY good way to twist your ankle! I never went fast on a bike again.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I drive 200 miles a week to work and back, does that count?
* picture of yourself or your ride? Nah.
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I don't mind moderating the forum! :beer:
* and, something fun. I used to live in Italy. I'm not sure why I came back... :banana:

shinomaster

12-15-2004, 03:48 PM

are you unhappy Serotta Alyson??

admin

12-15-2004, 04:10 PM

are you unhappy Serotta Alyson??

Of course not! Its just very cold here and that makes me :argue: :argue: :argue: :butt: :butt: :butt: !!

RichMc

12-15-2004, 05:07 PM

Real name -- Rich or "Mac", if you go for the nickname
Where do you live --- Kailua, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii
Explanation of your handle -- last name starts with Mc
Age -- 53, but no one believes that when I sign up for the Golden Masters division
Occupation -- manage an independent Mercedes repair shop
Favorite bike -- Seven Ti Axiom, but I lust after many others (Parlee, Serotta, Colnago)
What's in your stable -- 2004 Ti Axiom, 2003 Douglas Fusion -- working toward a Serotta CDA
Fastest speed on a road bike -- 48 mph downhill from Makapuu Point with a 25 mph crosswind -- I was so busy with the gusts and traffic that I had to look afterward at the top speed registered.
How many miles on the road? -- I'll hit just about 4,000 this year.
Make up and answer at least one additional question --- Does it take lots of guts to fly hang gliders? No, it just takes a lot of faith in yourself.
The biggest lie you've ever told -- "I'm not crazy, just dumb"
Something fun -- besides having a few brews with the buds after a good ride, it could be cross country windsurfing from Koko Head Portlock to Diamond Head with the gang, hanging out in the pack together in the deep ocean swells on a rest break, watching the flying fish and the Island go by. That and a couple of memorable cross country hang gliding flights. :banana: :banana:

Marron

12-15-2004, 07:17 PM

where do you live? North Seattle, on the east side of one of the ubiqutous drumlins that make east/west travel such a pain here.
* explanation of your handle:Maiden name of Irish born paternal grandma and given name of WWII war hero uncle.
* explanation of your avatar: I guess I should get one too.
* age (general or specific) 53, age at which my father had a fatal coronary.
* occupation: Regional VP for a management consulting firm.
* favorite bike: Any Merckx
* what's in your stable? Merckx MX-Leader, TI-AX, Corsa Extra and Gunnar Roadie.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53+ on Davidison Tandem on Whidby Island with wife wailing away the whole time, 1990??
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not sure, but I commute 35 miles roundtrip 3-4 days a week and ride lots on weekends.
* picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any around at the moment, but I did get my picture in Bicycle Guide when I won a Torelli back in '92. I was in a foot of snow with my Bstone MB-1. One of the ones I regret selling.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. My first "real" bike was a Falcon San Remo purchased back in '70 for the unbelievable price of $210.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I stuck with my Powertap's report that I averaged 310 watts for 90 minutes climbing up to Paradise.
* and, something fun. I plan to fix the MX-Leader this weekend. Doesn't everybody need a sunny Sunday fixie?

wwtsui

12-16-2004, 09:11 AM

* occupation Baby-sitter
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I don't mind moderating the forum! :beer:

Hmmm -- are you saying we're poorly behaved babies?? ;)

Jollymon

12-16-2004, 03:28 PM

* real name, if you like: Trent
* where do you live? North Georgia
* explanation of your handle: I am a huge Jimmy Buffett fan
* explanation of your avatar: No tengo...I tried to figure it out once, but it was taking too long.
* age (general or specific) 32
* occupation: Editor (project manager is a more accurate description) for the second largest College Textbook Publisher.
* favorite bike Schwinn Traveler...my first road bike.
* what's in your stable? I have four kids...I only get one bike...a '93 Serotta Concours
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55, Swan Mountain Road, Dillon Valley, CO area...1991
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? @1000 on the road...many predawn hours on the trainer...8 so far this week (it's Thurs.)
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* What has Serotta done for you lately: I hung up the racing jersey when I got married. 8 years past and I started digging my grave with my teeth. When I was fit for my bike, I had a size 40 waist. I went into the store the other day, and bought size 34 pants. I have stopped snoring like a bear, can see veins in my arms that I haven't seen for years, and have conquered my issue with mind over mattress. Though I am only about halfway to where I was before the downhill slide, I feel much better about all aspects of my life. None of this would have been possible without my Serotta.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. I blamed a bent fender on my sister. A lie that I am going to have to take to my grave...regretably.
* and, something fun: My wife and I love taking pictures, but we are terrible at having them developed. The other day, I took 58 rolls of film to have developed and put on disks. I have spent the last two days reminiscing great times that have faded from memory.

Jollymon

12-16-2004, 03:32 PM

* what's in your stable? I have four kids...I only get one bike...a '93 Serotta Concours

Check that...2003 Concours

Keith A

12-16-2004, 04:14 PM

8 years past and I started digging my grave with my teeth. When I was fit for my bike, I had a size 40 waist. I went into the store the other day, and bought size 34 pants.
Simply outstanding! :banana:

Len J

12-16-2004, 04:18 PM

Simply outstanding! :banana:

Great job....keep it up, if not for you than those in your stable He he.

Len

OldDog

12-17-2004, 01:35 PM

1713 members and only 94 posts, not all of them bios.

Let's keep this rolling kids. :beer:

wwtsui

12-17-2004, 08:55 PM

* real name, if you like: Walter
* where do you live? Boston suburbs
* explanation of your handle: uh, well, it didn't cross my mind to get creative when I signed up... (the second "w" is my middle initial)
* explanation of your avatar: will get around to it one of these days...
* age (general or specific): working up to the big 4-0 in '05. Maybe I'll buy myself a really nice 2-wheeled present...
* occupation: financial services marketing/product development (sounds glamorous, don't it? NOT!!)
* favorite bike: the 1970s dark blue Peugeot 10 speed I bought in middle school after delivering papers all summer long
* what's in your stable? '01 Lemond Zurich, (used) '03 Seven Axiom that's getting built up, early '90s Trek hybrid that's being converted to a drop bar winter bike, '04 Co-motion Cappuccino softride tandem (trying to get the spouse hooked on this -- though I'd settle for enjoying a ride now and then). I tried getting her a single, but that didn't work out. Anyone interested in a 51 cm Lemond Alpe d'Huez frame that's been ridden exactly twice?
* picture of yourself or your ride? working on it...
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Bombing down some hill in New Hampshire in my college days on a early '80s Motobecane. No computer, hence no idea what the actual speed was. No helmets (not to mention no fear) in those days...
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not nearly as much as I'd like, not nearly enough to justify a new, custom Legend Ti...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? I can't imagine spending that kind of money on a bike!
* and, something fun -- just saw this today, and for some reason, I really like this quote: "all music is folk music -- I ain't never heard no horse sing a song" - Louis Armstrong

T-Crush

12-17-2004, 11:45 PM

* real name, if you like - Tim
* where do you live? - The Eastern Edge of L.A. County
* explanation of your handle - Name compression
* explanation of your avatar - I need to get me one of those...
* age (general or specific) - 44 last month
* occupation - Managing Director, valuation firm
* favorite bike - That's not a fair question... Pegoretti Marcelo, no wait...
* what's in your stable? - This could take a while. Peg Marcelo, Colnago Dream+, Serotta Legend, Cannondale XS800, Carrera Zeus Team, and two of Frankie Andreu's Calois (Litespeed from the Olympics and SLX from Paris-Roubaix complete with RS fork), Santana Enduro tandem, and then there's the MTB's...did my wife put you up to this?
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 48 on a 10 year old glued Vitus with full Campy SR including speed attenuators, downhill in La Verne, CA. I've gone faster since, but it never felt any faster than that!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - Not nearly enough, around 2k
* picture of yourself or your ride? - You don't really want that do you?
* make up and answer at least one additional question. - My friends consistently ask what's in my garage this week? (see above "stable")
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "Really honey, that 1994 GT RTS is the ONLY bike I will ever need..." (August 1994, the year I started riding again).
* and, something fun - Trail riding with my kids on the tandem, The Hotter 'n' Hell, any ride with friends.

WickedWheels

12-18-2004, 12:43 AM

* real name: Alex
* where do you live?: Outside of Boston
* explanation of your handle: a sentimental attachment to a wheel-building business I ran while in college. Soon to be a mobile bike repair business.
* explanation of your avatar: I'll leave this one alone
* age (general or specific): 26 (am I the youngest here?)
* occupation: Fit technician (serotta-certified) and sales guy at a bike shop
* favorite bike: all of them, but very partial to anything with a LeMond "Z" on it
* what's in your stable: Currently it's a '91 LeMond "Z" steel and a Nishiki beater. Expecting a baby Fisher Cake this spring. Hoping for a Coeur D'Acier (see pictures section)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55mph down the backside of Shutesbury in Western MA... with my chest on seat and one hand off the bars--REALLY!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 35,000
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: the one about my mileage. I wish I had a quarter of that! (there are more, but if my ex-girlfriend ever finds out the phone calls will start up again)
* and, something fun: selling bikes all day long! The pay sucks, but it's always entertaining. Soooooooo many good stories and interesting customers! It has kept me doing it for almost 10 years.

Lanny R. Levenson

12-18-2004, 08:41 AM

* real name - Lanny
* where do you live? - Richmond, VA
* explanation of your handle - too concrete at times
* explanation of your avatar - working on downsizing picture
* age (general or specific) - 53 but never trust anyone over 30
* occupation - general dentist
* favorite bike - Serotta Ti Legend 99 vintage
* what's in your stable? - Legend and Merckx AX
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 49 on Blue Ridge Parkway decending Ravens Roost to Humback Rocks Visitation Center in mid 90's
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 5500
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'm the fat guy with the beard (May 99)
* make up and answer at least one additional question- why can't you sing a song while riding? I have chronic lyricosis.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told- dropped the guy on my right.
* and, something fun - survived Mt. Ventoux and descended Alpe d'Huez on the back roads while passing cars on the switchbacks.

cycler48

12-19-2004, 06:28 PM

Real name ... Mark Allen (no, not the famous triathlete)

I live in San Bernardino, California (originally from Tonawanda, NY)

Handle ... cycler48 ... I was born in 1948 and I ride bikes

Age ... 56 going on 16

Occupation ... radiologic technologist X 25 years (also teach)

Favorite bike ... 2001 Serotta Concours (of course then there was the 1981 Honda CB 900 Super Sport)

Stable ... 2001 Serotta Concours, 1999 Litespeed Classic, early 90's Trek 2500, 1987 Trek 1500, 1983 Trek 620

Fastest speed ... 55 to 60 mph during 1999 San Luis Rey road race

Road miles last year ... way too few

Picture of yourself or your ride? ... naked and painted the same Azure blue as my bike (wearing a helmet, of course).

Lenton58

12-24-2008, 11:26 AM

* real name, if you like: Lorne
* where do you live? Sendai, Japan, Northern Honshu
* explanation of your handle: My first bike and the year I got it
* explanation of your avatar: not yet
* age: 60
* occupation: teacher
* favorite bike: Not yet built but I like my Vitus
* what's in your stable: Vitus in 979; modded Trek 930; Miyata roadster (stored in Canada), Trek 560 in Reynolds 501 (not yet built).
* fastest speed on a road bike?: Probably nothing as fast as most of you dudes and dudettes
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I'm just getting back into bikes
* picture of yourself or your ride? OK
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Should I save some money and put Shimano 105 on my Trek 560?
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - Hon, if I'm going to keep up daily excercise runs, I NEED another bike! (Maybe it's not a lie?)
* and, something fun: Riding in a Japanese city at night � fast.

link

12-24-2008, 12:00 PM

* real name, if you like Nick
* where do you live? Silverthorne, CO ...close to the moon
* explanation of your handle Link of a chain and linking turns in the snow
* explanation of your avatar Just a picture
* age (general or specific) 46
* occupation part owner of a production company and realtor and IT consultant
* favorite bike Serotta Ottrott ST
* what's in your stable? Ottrott ST, Seven Sola 650B
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60ish, coming down from Fremont Pass towards Copper Mountain
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2K
* picture of yourself or your ride?

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gman

12-30-2008, 09:14 PM

* real name - Greg
* where do you live? - Grapevine, TX (Suburbs of DFW)
* explanation of your handle - an old friend took to calling all his friends xman, where x is the letter of one's first name. My wife simply calls me "G" now.
* explanation of your avatar - void, like my brain
* age (general or specific) - 45 (last week)
* occupation - Global IT Infrastructure Manager, Lehigh-Hanson/HeidelbergCement Group
* favorite bike - Their all my favorites, that's why I have them
* what's in your stable? - Serotta Colorado AL, Serotta HSG Ti (new as of this week and YET UNRIDDEN), Specialized Langster fixie, Lemond L'Alpe Duez, Guerciotti Road, Guerciotti Track, Mongoose Omega (to be built), Cannondale M700, Cannondale T3000.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - somewhere in the mid-50s, Tour of Illinois RR in 1990. Somebody up front put the hammer down whilst screaming down a steep hill into the river valley
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - only about 1500 last year, which is about 4,500 shy of the previous two years. Two job relocations in the last year...fun stuff
* picture of yourself or your ride? - nah, nobody wants to see that...
* make up and answer at least one additional question - How many cyclists does it take to piss off the average disgruntled motorist? (I think we all know the answer to this already).
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - I like my job.
* and, something fun - my 4-year-old daughter...all the fun I could ever have asked for.

troymac

01-24-2009, 03:13 AM

* real name, Troy
* where do you live? Northern California sacramento
* explanation of your handle My name
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 43
* occupation feeder driver (UPS big rig)
* favorite bike the one im on going down a hill
* what's in your stable? Tarmac scwhinn japenese made
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 last year
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2500 +

* picture of yourself or your ride? will post later
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Enjoy descending makes going up hills worth while.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I didnt let that tractor tire roll down that hill and strike the rear of the mobile home
* and, something fun. Having a fly rod in my hand in some western river

troymac

01-24-2009, 03:14 AM

troymac

01-24-2009, 03:47 AM

john903

01-29-2009, 08:36 PM

real name: John
where do you live: Bellingham,WA
Explanation of your handle: Iam retired military my job was a diesel mechanic and one of the engines is a Cummins 903.
age: 46
occupation: The best job in the world, School Bus Driver,lots of time off.
favorite bike: My Match built Hampsten the bike just disapears under you.
what is in your stable: Hampsten, Waterford RS12 753 from 1998 now a fix gear, 29er single speed steel mountain bike.
fastest speed on a road bike: 59mph comming down saddle road which seperates Mona Kea and Mona Loa on the Big Island.
How many miles on road bike last year: 2000 I think, maybe, I took my computer off a couple years ago and haven't really worried about since.
make up and answer a question: Do I prefere up hills or down hills? It is strange but as I get older I find I enjoy going up hill more than flying down hill with reckless abandon.
biggest lie: that wasen't to tough of a climb
something fun: Actually this may sound odd , but my job, it really is fun driving kids around on a school bus it keeps one young at heart and not have to take life so seriously.

ti_boi

02-03-2009, 10:17 PM

* real name, Matt
* where do you live? Northern New Jersey
* explanation of your handle Reference to the Ti Legend...and the 'Boi' is a youthful indulgence
* explanation of your avatar My All Time Favorite Movie.
* age (general or specific) Forty Three
* occupation Art Teacher.....Former Corporate Sales Dude
* favorite bike Of Course...the Legend Ti....
* what's in your stable? An Old Rudge Sport....Minty. A Gary Fisher Sugar...Sweet. And a Legend Ti Serotta....;8)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? About 40....Downhill....My neighborhood
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough.

* picture of yourself or your ride? See Below
* make up and answer at least one additional question.Why do you ride? It really clears my head and lungs.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told Pleading the fifth there. No need to 'overshare'
* and, something fun.I have a longboarding hobby....on concrete...or water....or snow. :cool:

runtimmyc

02-04-2009, 10:11 AM

* real name, if you like: Tim
* where do you live?: Southwest Virginia
* explanation of your handle: I used to run a lot, but now I just bike
* explanation of your avatar: I go to Virginia Tech and it's the old hokie bird
* age (general or specific): 25
* occupation: Graduate Student in Material Science
* favorite bike: Cannondale Cyclocross bike with Sram
* what's in your stable?: Salsa Campeon, Cannondale CXTJ, Leader Time Trial bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: don't know, probably down Mountain Lake
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?: don't know, about 550 hours worth
* picture of yourself or your ride?: Going up and back down Mountain Lake
* make up and answer at least one additional question: One of my goals in 2009 is to upgrade to Cat 1 on the road, it'll be tough but I think I've got the engine for it if I keep training consistently.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told a girl I was an astronaut.
* and, something fun: I really like Nutella and pretzel rods together.

EastCoastRoadie

02-07-2009, 05:23 PM

* real name, if you like: Greg
* where do you live?: Southeastern PA
* explanation of your handle: Road rider on the east coast (although now cx and mtb as well)
* explanation of your avatar: none yet
* age (general or specific): 38
* occupation: Marketing
* favorite bike: Moots Psychlo-X
* what's in your stable?: Moots Compact, Moots Psychlo-X, Moots Mooto-X YBB
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50+ down the main road in Stowe, VT
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?: 4,000+
* picture of yourself or your ride?: See below
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Why do I like to ride? It is 3-4 hours of freedom from the rest of the world, and I get to pick where I go and at what pace!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: No really, I will still respect you tomorrow...
* and, something fun: Before becoming a cyclist I was an avid golf club builder

BigDaddySmooth

02-09-2009, 09:17 AM

real name, if you like Wayne
* where do you live? southern MD, some hills, lots of wind
* explanation of your handle: I remember a character in a movie called "Cool Breeze" so I made up my own.
* explanation of your avatar: none
* age (general or specific): 47
* occupation: soon-to-be retired USAF Major
* favorite bike: Yamaguchi sloping S3
* what's in your stable? Yama, Della Santa and Calfee Luna Tri
* fastest speed on a road bike? 40ish going down Little Cottonwood Canyon in UT
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not enough (1-2K)
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* biggest lie: "this is my last frame, promise"
* something fun: watching my kid grow up

EastCoastRoadie

02-14-2009, 07:37 AM

* occupation: soon-to-be retired USAF Major

BigDaddySmooth,
Thank you for serving our country! Without people like you, we would not be the country that we are.

Crazy Chris

02-15-2009, 01:33 PM

Name: Chris. The Crazy part came from scout camp near Copake, NY way back in the last century.

Avatar: Don't anymore since I quit smoking. Actually, I consider my computer skills to be a joke.

Reside: In Outer Durango, CO, for the last 34 years, long before it received the Bicycle Friendly City designation.

Age: 71. I had a heart "episode" in 1997 with angioplasty and stents installed. As a vegetarian who exercised and hadn't smoked in years I received no lectures on changing life style.

Occupation: Retired technical publications writer for the Federal Government. Before that, a graduate student and former college instructor who tired of Freshman English and tiresome colleagues.

Bicycles: A 1991 Merckx Team Forum, now painted Molteni orange. A Bridgestone MBZip converted to a road bike because I continued crashing on the mountain bike version. A 2000 Serotta Hors Categorie, my primary bike because I don't want to wear out the Merckx.

Favorite Rides: Anywhere from my house. What goes up must come down. What goes down must come up.

Fastest Ride: Down Hesperus Hill west of Durango with a tailwind--55 mph. Could have been faster, but I was afraid to look.

Mileage: Last year, 5800. A few years ago I had over 8000 miles 3 years' running. Became too much of a chore.

Cross Training: I keep meaning to take up running/race (?) walking, but don't seem to care. Used to run and even ran seven marathons, including Boston in 1974, but too many people I know have had replacement surgery, so....

I do enjoy the forum. Please keep informing me.

profkrispy

02-15-2009, 02:53 PM

* real name, if you like: Spencer
* where do you live? Ventura, CA
* explanation of your handle: I was teaching a Tech. Lit. class years ago, showing students how to set up an e-mail account and the name stuck.
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific) 44
* occupation: Math Teacher/Surfboard Builder
* favorite bike: Look 585
* what's in your stable? LOOK 585, Merckx MX Leader x 2, Merckx Corsa Extra
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? High 30's to low 40's.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4500-5000
* picture of yourself or your ride? Need some new pictures
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told?
* and, something fun. .

bdavis999

04-06-2009, 08:59 AM

* real name (if you like)? Braden

* where do you live? currently in NYC (originally from Kansas, lived in Saratoga Springs for a bit, Chicago and SF, and most recently Geneva, Switzerland)

* explanation of your handle? my email address (I'm so lame)

* explanation of your avatar? none (somehow, I'm too lazy to get one)

* age (general or specific)? later-mid thirties

* occupation? Corporate Strategy (used to be a consultant)

* favorite bike? probably the Serotta 20th Anniversary CRL -- love clean, but sculpted lugs (all the bikes at the NAHBS have become so gorgeous in the last years, though)

* what's in your stable? NOS Serotta 20th Anniversary #7, Serotta Attack, Look 595, WTB Titanium Phoenix, Steve Potts Cross Country Racer, Retrotec custom road, Klein attitude rigid, Fat Chance Fat Ti (1994), Fat Chance Yo Eddy, Fat chance Wicked Lite, Ted Wojcik Yo Teddy (disc), IF Deluxe, IF Crown Jewel, Ibis Mojo (steel), Sycip Unleaded, Funk Comp Pro, Calfee Bamboo 29-er, Johnny Cycles fixie, Canondale Taurine, Bridgestone XO-2, Bridgestone XO-3, and a Dahon Cadenza (a decent, inexpenve full-size folding bike). Everything gets ridden, but haven't built the Serotta yet - may have to go on the wall

* what's missing? Rivendell All-Rounder (753), Chris Chance Road, Ibis Ti Mojo, Serotta T-Max/ATX... and oh yeah... (don't hesitate to drop me a line in case you've got one of these for sale...)

* past bikes? Serotta CRL, Steelman CycloCross, Ti-Fat (sold in a very weak moment :crap: ), Merlin Extralite, John Hollands custom XO-1/Allrounder, BMC AlpenChallenge-02, Trek 7000, Schwinn Predator, Schwinn Mag Scrambler, bananna bike, and an awsome little red Schwinn 16" wheel non-pneumatic cantilever-frame style bike on which I taught all my friends to ride... oh the memories

* fastest speed on a road bike? 60ish going down from the Krimmler Waterfalls in Austria on a fully loaded XO-2 I think - I coasted for about 45 minutes -- did 54 off-road once -- thought I was going to die, and then this guy passed me -- made me feel loads better

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? you mean out of town trave? maybe 4-5 days per week -- oh, you mean on the bike, right er, uh... maybe 1k (perhaps I'm more of a collector than a cyclist???)

* picture of yourself or your ride? here are a few...

* biggest lie? "if I could just find this one part/frame/bike... I'd finally be able to ride..."

* something fun? Monty Python Cow Catapult Deluxe Set -- far fewer stranger toys may exist than this...

chakatrain

04-06-2009, 10:40 AM

* real name, if you like: Eric
* where do you live?: San Francisco, CA
* explanation of your handle: Combination of a nickname "Chaka" from "Chaka the Monkey Boy" from Land of the Lost o of Road and "train" from the fact that I like to get on the front of a paceline and pull everyone along
* explanation of your avatar: puts a smile on my face
* age (general or specific): 42
* occupation: Resource Planning/Project Management
* favorite bike: Look 585
* what's in your stable?: Look 585, '96 Serrota CSI, '05 Gunnar Crosshairs, currently unbuilt '05 Serrota CIII custom frame, Specialized Epic mtn bike.
* Fastest speed on a road bike? Not sure...probably about 50mph
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?: ~3,000
* picture of yourself or your ride?: pics never load right for me :/
* make up and answer at least one additional question: * What type of riding do I like?: road bike on rolling terrain and hills/mountains. Golden Gate Bridge > Muir Beach > Stinson Beach > up Panoramic Hwy > screaming back down to Mill Valley = heaven
* and, something fun: have wasted countless fun hours on games like World of Warcraft

echelon_john

04-09-2009, 12:32 PM

* real name: John
* where do you live? Southwestern Vermont. Uphill, with a headwind.
* explanation of your handle: Echelons are bikes. I make 'em.
* explanation of your avatar: Minimalist
* age (general or specific) thirty nine
* occupation: Full time marketing consultant/writer, part-time framebuilder
* favorite bike: good parents don't play favorites
* what's in your stable? Echelon road, Echelon cross, IF Deluxe, Woodrup fixie, Mercian touring
* fastest speed on a road bike? hmmm. Probably 60mph, on the kancamagus, many years ago.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Embarrasingly few.
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* which is your most attractive quality, looks or humility? Ummm....
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? We can't see each other any more--I'm moving. (ran into her a month later...lesson learned.)
* and, something fun. Riding the trans-labrador highway on motorcycles last fall...enough gravel road to last a lifetime!

MattTuck

04-11-2009, 11:09 PM

* real name, if you like Matt
* where do you live? Hanover, NH
* explanation of your handle Got my MBA from Tuck School of Business
* explanation of your avatar N/A
* age (general or specific) 30
* occupation Currently: Research Fellow, Will be looking for work starting in July
* favorite bike I want an Ottrott
* what's in your stable? Lemond Zurich, Specialized Stump Jumper
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~50 mph,
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2,500
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'll see what I can find.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is going to add 3 grams to my riding weight in June? My new wedding ring.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told Can't think of one at the moment, too damn honest.
* and, something fun. Hopefully my wedding gift from my new bride will have Serotta written all over it.

Matt

JohnHemlock

04-11-2009, 11:21 PM

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* real name, if you like KR
* where do you live? Colorado / France
* explanation of your handle Old Clint Eastwood movie
* explanation of your avatar N/A
* age (general or specific) 40
* occupation Currently: Sales
* favorite bike I want something interesting
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50 mph, Independence Pass
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1500
* picture of yourself or your ride? see above, or perhaps below. . .

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Fwish21

04-12-2009, 07:44 PM

* real name: Rich
* where do you live? West Seneca, NY (Just outside Buffalo, NY)
* explanation of your handle: Years ago I wanted to start building my own frames and was going to call them Fwish Frames. Kinda Crazy! Never did it.
* explanation of your avatar: Tubing set in my Serotta Tri
* age: 40
* occupation: VP of Sales at a Financial Recovery Firm
* favorite bike: Always been a Serotta Colorado or Masi 3V
* what's in your stable? Bianchi Veloce; Santana Arriva Tandem, Serotta Colorado Tri, Stowe Tri and a GT Single Speed Mountain Bike.
* fastest speed on a road bike? 46 while doing a century ride in Pendleton, NY
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1,000
* picture of yourself or your ride? Will do.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told my wife I was a professional race car driver for Steve Millen when in reality I was autocrossing my Alfa Romeo Spider.
* and, something fun: The first trip my father and I took together in our Alfa Romeo to Limerock, CT for an Alfa Romeo Convention. We truly bonded that week.

Don

04-13-2009, 07:05 PM

Rich, I, too, was at the Alfa Romeo Nationals at Limerock with my son! Came in from Illinois to attend the fun. My son learned to love Alfas from his dad and raced vintage Alfas in Illinois and Michigan. Cars included a '74 GTV coupe, a '68 Auto Delta tuned spyder, an '82 GTV 6 cyl. coupe. He continues to race in Illinois to this day and still owns a '72 GTV "track only' coupe as well as a Rover powered Lotus.

Your note really brought back fond memories.

Don

RBaker2778

04-13-2009, 08:18 PM

* real name, Rob
* where do you live? Southern New Jersey
* explanation of your handle: First initial, last name, birthday
* explanation of your avatar: NA
* age (general or specific) 31
* occupation: Attorney
* favorite bike: Full Custom Kent Eriksen road bike
* what's in your stable? Kent Eriksen, Orbea Onix, Bianchi San Jose, Colnago Arte, Gary Fisher MTB
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Low 50's Descending Mt. Mitchell
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 7,500

* picture of yourself or your ride? will post later
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am a lawyer, so there are many.
* and, something fun.

ckamp

04-16-2009, 02:58 PM

* real name, Corey
* where do you live? Vancouver/Winnipeg Canada
* explanation of your avatar: Casati
* age (general or specific) 27
* occupation: Engineer
* favorite bike: Casati Goldline
* what's in your stable? 1984 Cramerotti SPX, 1980 Le Circuit, Early 90's Casati Goldline, 90's Marinoni Pista Special, Serotta Concours CS, few other city bikes.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 78kms.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,000
* picture of yourself AND your ride?
http://ckamp.shawwebspace.ca/asset/view/20826/img_1246.jpg/
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could eat a large whole tomato in one bite.
* and, something fun. Im over 6'4

dana_e

04-16-2009, 04:35 PM

* real name, if you like: Dana
* where do you live? Sacramento, CA
* explanation of your handle: name compression
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific) 46
* occupation: numebrs
* favorite bike: Eddy Merckx SL 1983 ish
* what's in your stable? Liteseped Firenze, Bridgestone RB3, Simonetti Columbus SL (ti and steel is what I prefer, cheap)
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50 plus where? big grade near Tahoe
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? only 2500
* picture of yourself or your ride? not handy
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? hard to tell, so many to choose from
* and, something fun: been riding 25 years, started when six speed friction was the bomb, seems like yesterday Hampsten won the Giro on eight speed downtube

hobartimus

04-22-2009, 08:22 PM

* real name, if you like Howard
* where do you live? Austin, TX (Cedar Park actually, but close enough)
* explanation of your handle long story
* explanation of your avatar longer story
* age (general or specific) 40 (specifically)
* occupation Self-employed, advertising & graphic design
* favorite bike Serotta Ottrott
* what's in your stable? Fierte & Specialized FSR
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 42, downhill at 2008 MS150 Houston-Austin
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? About 3000
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'm usually behind the camera
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What kind of rider am I? I'm not particular fast and I have some neck/back issues, so I go for long distance rides on a comfy bike.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I don't lie. Seriously.
* and, something fun. The most fun I ever had on a bike was 72 miles in pouring rain with a group of really fun people on pretty tough hills.

spiderman

04-27-2009, 01:36 PM

Miragee

04-27-2009, 08:39 PM

* real name, if you like Karen
* where do you live? Jamul, CA (San Diego County)
* explanation of your handle A Pet name for one of my favorite horses, a Paso Fino
* explanation of your avatar N/A
* age (general or specific) 61 (specifically) :eek:
* occupation long story
* favorite bike The one I am riding . . .
* what's in your stable? Klein Q Elite, Gios Torino, Mako, Dawes Atlantis, Gary Fisher Sugar 3, Jamis Dakar, Giant NRS 1
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 44 mph. downhill on Honey Springs Road just east of where I live. 2009
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~1500 from September to December 31 after a 25-year lapse from riding . . .
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'm the one taking the pictures.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What would I rather be doing that riding a bike? Working on my bikes, adjusting derailleurs, changing tires, replacing cables. :help:
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I don't lie. Honest . . .
* and, something fun. The most fun I ever had on a bike was riding single-track in the Laguna Mountains with a friend last summer.

Skrawny

04-28-2009, 08:25 AM

* real name, if you like: Rob
* where do you live? Spiritually: Northern CA. Currently: Indianapolis, IN
* explanation of your handle: self-descriptive. In grammer school I always got the uniform with the #1 or 2 on it because that was always the XS size
* explanation of your avatar. Calvin of "Calvin & Hobbs." About as close as a fictional character can get to me. Mom learned to dread the words "Hey, Mom, look at me!"
* age (general or specific): 37, but still look 14 or so
* occupation: Cardiologist, currently training in electrophysiology (think: "electricians of the heart" or "Cardiologists who like Star Trek")
* favorite bike: Serotta Legend TI ("Trigger")
* what's in your stable? Just Trigger
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53 mph on a downhill in Marin before I thought: "if I crash, it's ICU if I'm lucky"
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Alas, less than 1000, it's been a tough year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Me in Arches National Park.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: What does it feel like when you ride? - I feel like a dog that has finally been let off the leash at a beach: eyes bright, ears up, tongue lolling, and galloping fast for the pure joy of it!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "this won't hurt much"
* and, something fun. Sunny day, 80 miles in the hills of Marin, riding in a group of friends, working together in the flats, suffering together on the hills.

prolearts

06-01-2009, 06:47 PM

real name, if you like: Jason
* where do you live? Chicago (but I'm really a homesick Austin, Texan)
* explanation of your handle: Another long story
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific): 40 this August
* occupation: Audio Engineer
* favorite bike: I guess the Look 381i I just finished building a week ago
* what's in your stable?: Look 381i, 1984 Paramount, Surly Pacer
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Just over 40 on a steep little hill at the end of Far West Blvd. in Austin, TX last year.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Does ON THE ROAD just mean not-on-a-trainer, or not commuting? I commute most days 9 miles round, that's probably about 2000 of 4000/year.
* picture of yourself or your ride?: see below
* make up and answer at least one additional question: How many bicycles would you have if space and money was not an limiting factor? Several more!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not much of a liar, probably something about how much a bike cost!
* and, something fun: I just finished a 3 week tour working for a band called The Shins and took my bike for the first time (though I've toured on and off for 15 years) and just had a nice little bike tour in about 10 cities all up and down the west and east coasts. Short rides mostly (20 to 30 miles) but lots of great places. I put most of it down in a very not-overread blog here:
http://bikecurious.blogspot.com/

I love this forum, terrific (and in my experience, especially honest) people, it's my favorite place (the classifieds that is) to find great deals on all manner of used bikes and whatnot! I built up a wonderful Serotta custom 66cm Colorado for my stepdad early this year and even though I barely fit on it (at a mere 6'2"), it was one of the most incredible rides I've ever felt. Like a Cadillac you could race on! My next bike is definitely a Serotta!

http://www.jasonward.org/bike_curious_pics/paramount_current1.jpg

http://www.jasonward.org/bike_curious_pics/look381_06.jpg

http://www.jasonward.org/bike_curious_pics/surly_in_trailer.jpg

Crazy Chester

06-03-2009, 08:56 AM

* real name, if you like: Martin
* where do you live? Cottleville, MO (40 miles west of St. Louis)
* explanation of your handle: Big fan of Levon Helm of "The Band" fame, and love the song, "the Weight". Pull it up and listen for me.
* explanation of your avatar. :rolleyes:
* age (general or specific): 45
* occupation: Attorney (real estate litigation)
* favorite bike: my Time VXRS - butter smoooooooth.
* what's in your stable? Time VXRS, Trek 5200, Sachs ordered (4 yrs to go...whooo hoooo), and borrowed IF Steel Planet Cross on the way
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? upper 40's probably, somewhere here in the STL area. I really don't keep track.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2000ish
* picture of yourself or your ride? (i'll find and post)
* make up and answer at least one additional question: What do you do when you're riding? Pray mostly. Grateful for every pedal stroke.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "trust, me, i'm a lawyer."
* and, something fun. I love how hot my wife looks in cycling gear. Yikes I love that woman.

Pete Serotta

07-15-2009, 04:44 PM

Serotta_Pete
* real name - Pete Mckeon

* where do you live? Raleigh NC
* explanation of your handle - Been a friend of Ben's for 25+ years
* explanation of your avatar - Do not think I have one
* age (general or specific) - 61 and counting
* occupation - Part time IT consultant and full time wine drinker
* favorite bike Serotta Ottrott
* what's in your stable? Only One Bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50+mph Years ago in North East Kingdom.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,500
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one...camera broke last time I tried to take one.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why do you ride? To enjoy the thrill of living and the great people I meet.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I only have one bike :) )

PETE

rbtmcardle

07-15-2009, 09:13 PM

* real name, if you like - Bob McArdle
* where do you live? South Coast of NJ ....Flat & Windy, no, I mean FLAT
* explanation of your handle - none needed
* explanation of your avatar - favorite aviator? Lindbergh
* age (general or specific) 41 in August
* occupation Construction Project Management
* favorite bike - the one I am on
* what's in your stable? Meivici, Spectrum TI, Trek Soho, Eisentraut Fixie (not built), DeRosa (not built), Trek 6500 Hardtail
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49, Middlebury Vermont, June 2009
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3,500
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question.- I ride mainly for my mental health, I am certain that I am not the only one who is MISERABLE when I dont ride, or more accurately - I feel GREAT when I do ride.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - hmm, tough question, the lie i most regret or the lie that was most hurtful to another.
* and, something fun. - the first time my son dropped me, bittersweet for sure, but why else do we raise children, if not to surpass our achievements.

bikinchris

08-07-2009, 09:12 PM

* real name, Chris
* where do you live? South Central Louisiana....Flat & Windy
* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar I don't think I have one
* age (general or specific) 48..will be 49 in September
* occupation Bicycle Educator..really. Also bike shop owner and photographer
* favorite bike one I sold
* what's in your stable? IF Independence, Trek Hybrid, Cannondale Tandem, several others
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50. When I was young, I sprinted across the top of the Couteau Ridge one day and hit 50 on the downside. I used to be a track sprinter, so I was going kinda fast and my heavy weight dropped me like a stone on the other side.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not many. About 2,500
* picture of yourself or your ride? I take photos, so i don't allow any of me
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why don't I go faster? I don't have any time
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told That I will lose weight some day and go faster. I gave up and sold my track bike and racing bikes.
* and, something fun. Six weeks bike touring and TdF watching in 2004. Hope I can do it again some day.

Bob Ross

08-19-2009, 09:51 AM

* real name, Bob Ross
* where do you live? New York City
* explanation of your handle It's my name...really
* explanation of your avatar it's Igor Stravinsky, my favorite composer
* age 48; will be 49 in December
* occupation audio engineer & musician
* favorite bike whichever one I'm on at the moment
* what's in your stable? 2006 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2, 1985 Bridgestone 600, and I'm in the queue for a 2012 (or 2013?) Richard Sachs Signature
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51.3mph on the descent into Port Jervis, NJ in 2007
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 7,600
* picture of yourself or your ride? (edit: well, I had a picture here, but it made my ass look fat)
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What if there were no hypothetical questions? (oh, wait, you want me to answer that too?)
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I can't remember. Or that I can't remember.
* and, something fun. The recently deceased composer George Russell once told me "You're the perfect example of someone who does too much Left Brain Thinking!"

Repack Rider

08-31-2009, 12:43 AM

* real name, if you like Charlie Kelly
* where do you live? Marin County, California
* explanation of your handle I'm one of the original downhill racers on the Repack course.
* explanation of your avatar I forget
* age (general or specific) 63 for another few months
* occupation I move pianos. The job can't be sent to Pakistan, and the world won't run out of pianos in my lifetime.
* favorite bike: Currently a Gary Fisher Hifi 29er MTB
* what's in your stable? Lemond road bike, Ritchey P-21, 1983 Ritchey Annapurna, Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, 1978 Breezer #2
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Dropping out of Wonderview in the Rockies near Denver @1974. Miles of straight road and thin air. Really fast.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? One ride, 30 miles. I'm a mountain biker.
* picture of yourself or your ride? 1974. I USED to be a road rider. http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/74_criterium.jpg
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is a mountain biker who doesn't own a Serotta doing here? Make up an answer because I don't have one.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I never told a lie.
* and, something fun. My friends and I invented downhill racing one day in 1976 because we thought one race would be enough to settle all the arguments. It turned out that we just started them

mtnbke

10-09-2009, 01:42 AM

zap only exist in servers. zap doesn't have a profile but top speed has reached the speed of light when traveling between computers and servers.

Zap was a pretty crappy electronic shifting group from Mavic that came out before Shimano realized that cycling was not entirely like fishing.

mtnbke

10-09-2009, 02:06 AM

* real name, Greg
* where do you live? Boulder County, CO
* explanation of your handle I used to dabble in NORBA sport class mountain biking in an effort to not reach my potential as a power forward
* explanation of your avatar There isn't one, as I don't have one, yet.
* age (general or specific) 37
* occupation Currently Unemployed
* favorite bike Cannondale, but its not a fair question
* what's in your stable? Cannondale 3.0 w/cool Headtube logo of train depot, 63cm c-c (66cm c-t), Cannondale Tandem 63.5cm/53.5cm, Cannondale M2000 22" MounTaiN BiKE, Giant XL OCR1 (too small to ride).
* what bike do you wish you had? Serotta or Zinn custom ti road bike with proportional wheels
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56mph on a tandem with 575lbs of rider weight on a 1" fork, pulling an 6 month old baby in a Chariot attached. The horrible hills around Dodgeville, WI were not a good time to find out that the Arai drag brake wasn't setup correctly after we had just mounted a brand new rear wheel with a Velocity Dyad rim. Bike shop used lightweight double butted keirin racing spokes that wouldn't have supported just me (and didn't after rebuilding) and hadn't seen very many tandem drag brakes. Very, very scary. I/we had no business towing our little guy. Someone was looking out for us that day as the wheel collapsed on one of the seemingly vertical climbs.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Do I get to double my mileage because I weigh twice as much as everyone else?
* picture of yourself or your ride? Like below, only a lot taller
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Is it true that you have managed to squeeze yourself into a set of Mercatone Uno team bibs?...Well, yes. Pantani was my favorite cyclist and I always wanted to be like him (as much as a 6'7" 375lb man can be). You'd be suprised how much lycra will stretch. To the point of almost being see through. Really I shouldn't wear 'em. Had to add a lot of lycra to the shoulder straps to make 'em long enough.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I love you. The one lie that should never be spoken.
* and, something fun. I just picked up a Mavic 870 triple front derailleur. Woo-Hoo 'tout Mavic' bike here we come!

giverdada

10-12-2009, 10:18 AM

* real name: nick
* where do you live? toronto, canada
* explanation of your handle: it's what my daughter used to say to cheer me on as i pulled her in the trailer
* explanation of your avatar: nuffin.
* age (general or specific): 28
* occupation: teacher
* favorite bike: serotta ti from early 90s, bought off ebay, built two summers ago, haven't stopped riding since.
* what's in your stable? serotta ti; dmr trailstar lt; motobecane fantom uno (commuter all-star)
* what bike do you wish you had? serotta ti built for me with stiffer bb and chainstays, or IF ti crown jewel; also a ti mtb frame that fit...
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55 mph in combermere, ontario, this spring. been faster on a mountain bike in high school (56 mph), but on a different hill that i still have to check out on the serotta.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? no idea. couple thousand. and maybe a thousand on the commuter. maybe...
* picture of yourself or your ride? hm.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: why are so many people on this forum older, in well-established careers, and a foot taller than i am? it's because fancy bikes taste better when you can afford them, and are more necessary when you're so tall.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: don't know.
* and, something fun: when i was growing up, i remember the fading american dream of being 16 and getting a license and building a junker car or motorcycle in the garage with one's dad, then going for a drive in/on it as the ultimate expression of freedom and stepping into adulthood. from the time that i can remember building things up, they were bikes, they were with my dad, and all good things in my life seem to be connected to the two-wheel culture in some way. this is a great place to be. and i am grateful.

HMBAtrail

10-19-2009, 07:15 PM

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* real name- Tim O'Donnell

* where do you live? The Mountains of Indiana

* explanation of your handle- I am a board member of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) and I am too lazy to use more than one username on multiple message boards.

* age (general or specific)- 38

* occupation- Framebuilder, husband, occasional stock jocky, and general bon vivant.

* favorite bike- mine

* what's in your stable? Many, many Shamrocks. An old Ben Hur. A Jamis Komodo. A Santa Cruz Superlight

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 100km. Descending Mont Ventoux back toward Malaucene.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Dunno. A lot but not enough.

Scott in Iowa

11-01-2009, 07:40 AM

* real name - Scott
* where do you live? Le Mars, IA (western part of the state)
* explanation of your handle - Scott ... I live in Iowa
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 37
* occupation - business owner
* favorite bike Serotta Fierte (Carbon)
* what's in your stable? Trek 5200, Serotta Fierte Carbon
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45ish�I don�t even remember when or where
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2500�we can only ride about one month a year here�just kidding.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Attached
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why do people drink diet pop and think they are being healthy?
* what is the biggest lie you've ever) That I look like Noah Whylie
* and, something fun. RAGBRAI ... hands down the best bike week of the year. It is like Christmas and spring break all rolled into one fun time on the bike. Shout out to a great bike shop�Okoboji Expedition. Thanks for the great Serotta.

Honey

11-19-2009, 07:31 PM

* where do you live? Outside Boston
* occupation Engineer
* favorite bike whats not to love
* favorite ride. Leadville to Minturn
* what's in your stable? 2 Moots, a Kish Ti SS, and a Ibis Silk Ti

chuckroast

11-19-2009, 08:22 PM

I wish you were my son (or daughter) and rode a 56cm....

Honey

11-20-2009, 08:40 AM

if you find yourself in my area, and want to go for a spin, just get in touch. : )

ChuckK

12-01-2009, 08:29 PM

.....

topher

01-01-2010, 10:08 AM

* real name: Chris
* where do you live? Rochester, NY
* explanation of your handle: picked it when I joined RBR
* age (general or specific): 29
* occupation:Back in school - its way better than work!
* favorite bike: Merlin CR Works
* what's in your stable?

1) The Merlin, Centaur/Record build, zondas.
2) 2005 Cannondale 6/13 - first serious road bike, and a great ride - Centaur/zondas.
3) Bob Jackson World Tour - off the peg special, built with mix of all silver record, chorus and centaur with Paul brakes.
4) Leader 735TT - campy with a FSA crank, first bike I built up myself. Frame was a place holder, but turns out its pretty nice, and I don't do enough TTs or Tris to justify upgrading.

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55 - twice, Descending off of Copper Mountain and Rogers Pass, both in British Columbia on a ride from Vancouver to Jasper in 2008. The logging trucks made it interesting.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2,500... down from past years, but I am in law school...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I have enough bikes

Pete Serotta

01-01-2010, 10:15 AM

:) Very nice

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* real name - Chuck Kichline
* where do you live? - Austin TX
* explanation of your handle - Just Chuck
* explanation of your avatar - The Tower - tarot - We live in interesting times.
* age - 62
* occupation - FunEmployed, Self-Unemployed, Social Security Leach - Used to do Engineering Services and CAD Design.
* favorite bike - Just like people, they're all different and have their strengths and weaknesses.
* what's in your stable? - Serotta Colorado II Coors Light replica and a whole bunch more - link to my bike page down in my SIG.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - Big whoop-de-doo around Canyon Lake around 1990. Forgot how fast that was now.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 4K miles
* Other hobbies? - Motorcycles, telescopes, clocks, small engine repair - generally making mechanisms work.
* and, something fun. - "It's all just fun."

boneman

01-02-2010, 12:11 AM

Real name - Calvin
Where do you live? - Singapore, just arrived September. Before that, Shanghai
Explanation of your handle - sister in law gave it after jumping up on my bed
Explanation of your avatar - Usually Felix The Cat- Magic Bag of Tricks
Age - 57
Occupation - Credit Risk, 30+ years of global experience
Favorite bike - Whichever one I'm riding, building or buying.
What's in your stable? - 1975 Gios Torino, Davidson Challenger, 3Rensho Katana, Merckx Corsa Motorola, Merckx EX Ti, Merckx Genius (made exclusively for the Denver Spoke), Merckx Team SC Domo Frites, Merckx Corsa 753, Lemond Zurich, Lemond Maillot Jaune, Lemond Ti Team Saturn, Basso Astra, Basso Ascot (2), Basso Loto, Marinnoni Giro custom, Corrado Deda 14.5 custom from Liverpool, Chas Roberts custom single speed from London, 1999 Litespeed Ultimate, Colnago Tecnos, Colnago C40 2003 w/o HP, Colnago Master Olympic, Samson keirin (Japan), Kalavinka custom steel from Tokyo, and a BMC SLC 01. Some of these are in storage in various places throughout the US due to moves to Europe, China and now Singapore.
Current stable in Singapore- Merckx EX Ti, Samson Keirin, Kalavinka custom, Colnago Master Olympic and BMC SLC01
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - Probably 50mph, various spots, all before 1999.
How many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 6,400 miles in 2009
Other hobbies? - Reading, eating, drinking and traveling.
And, something fun. - Riding on the streets of Shanghai is safer than in Singapore. Lol but true!

fourflys

01-04-2010, 02:36 PM

I don't think I ever did this...

* real name: Chris
* where do you live? San Diego, CA (north county
* explanation of your handle: There are Four Flys in our family now...
* explanation of your avatar: I really like Salsa Bikes...
* age: 36 in a couple of days
* occupation: US Coast Guard Chief Corpsman
* favorite bike: Of what I have so far, toss up between my Campeon or my Las Cruces...
* what's in your stable? Salsa Las Cruces, Salsa Campeon, Serotta Concours Ti, Kona Fire Mountain
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? around 50 on Del Dios Hwy in North County San Diego
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2k, not as much as I'd like...
* Other hobbies? Cars, diecast cars, sometimes kayaking if I'm near a good river or lake...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/DSCN3474/679211063_UZgdi-M.jpg

dimsy

01-08-2010, 08:36 PM

* where do you live? New York
* explanation of your avatar: I'm slow
* age (general or specific) 29
* occupation Mechanical Engineer
* favorite bike(s): Huge fan of Brian Bayliss, Kirk Frameworks anything with character.
* what's in your stable? Merlin Extralight, Raleigh Prestige.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43mph, NY/NJ Border, Route 9W headed toward Piermont.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2200. It was my first year riding a road bike :)
* picture of yourself or your ride?
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs007.snc3/11437_183307837758_599722758_3060057_2021589_n.jpg

the picture was photo-shopped by a co-worker of mine to point out to everyone else how obsessed I am with cycling. I took it in good humor :D

* and, something insightful?
"I am at my best, when I let the flow of my experience carry me, in a direction which appears to be forward, toward goals of which I am but dimly aware." - Carl Rogers.

junkfood

01-12-2010, 11:40 AM

* real name - Jake Beeson
* where do you live? - Sapulpa, OK
* explanation of your handle - I eat a lot of it and Drink a lot of Dr Pepper
* explanation of your avatar - My daughter
* age - 29
* occupation - Trim Carpenter, Artist
* favorite bike - Giordana Scorpius
* what's in your stable? - Giordana Scorpius, Fondriest Wind, Schwinn Super Sport, a few other Steel bikes not much to brag about
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? -Not sure
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - Not as many as I would have liked
* Other hobbies? - Family, Art, woodwork
* and, something fun. - Bikes

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4196217060_0434c44d57_b.jpg

jbsf16

01-12-2010, 07:04 PM

*real name, Brent
* where do you live? Eastern N.M.
* age (general or specific)? early 40's
* occupation? Pilot
* favorite bike? Serotta Fierte IT
* what's in your stable? Serotta Fierte and Specialized Hard Rock
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41mph, flatlands of West Texas, last summer.....still not fast enough...need steeper hills!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2500ish?....just got it last spring
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Riding is the next best thing to flying....my favorite Christmas was when I got a 10 speed roadbike. Used to have a Panasonic DX2000 in college...loved it. Thought it was time to get back into something I've missed....should've done it years ago.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? "OK, I'm not buying anything else for my bike!"
* and, something fun. Biking by a herd of antelope grazing....didn't even spook them! :)

sand fungus

02-06-2010, 08:19 PM

real name: John
* where do you live? Seattle WA
* explanation of your handle: Opened the dictionary and picked two words at random. My imagination was lacking at that the time :)
* explanation of your avatar: Too lazy to create one.
* age (general or specific): 47
* occupation: Engineering Manager - Heavy Trucks
* favorite bike: It's Obvious :)
* what's in your stable? I live in a condo so not much of a stable, Serotta Ottrott SE, Lemond Zurich (Commuter)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 57ish, Riding down from Paradise on mount Rainier.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Just guessing that it was in the 4-5K range, (my bike computer sucks)
* make up and answer at least one additional question: What is your favorite sport other than biking. I play on an indoor soccer team and love it even though we are the worst team in the league..
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember what happened ;)
* and, something fun: I love to travel, last year I went to Spain and China, this year Spain again and hopefully Argentina.

pdali

02-14-2010, 06:44 AM

* real name, Peter
* where do you live? Long Island NY Hilly on North Shore
* explanation of your handle first initial, last name
* explanation of your avatar Don't have one yet
* age (general or specific) 52
* occupation Service Manager (Northeast) computer manufacturer
* favorite bike Pinarello Prince
* what's in your stable? Pino's Prince, Paris, f4:13, Look 585, Ciocc 12.5, system six, Orbea Diem, 70's steel peugeot PH8, UO9.
* fastest speed on a road bike? 53 East on route 25 into Oyster Bay
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1800
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one
* On a free day what else would you rather do beside cycling? Scuba Dive
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I really don't mind playing golf with my wife's favorite cousin. I could have been bike riding.
* and, something fun. Riding to Sister's house in Ct. ride cross the sound by Ferry and great hills and scenery the rest of the way.

Honokowai

02-15-2010, 09:06 PM

* real name, G
* where do you live? North County, San Diego
* explanation of your handle first initial, last name
* explanation of your avatar Don't have one yet
* age (general or specific) 55
* occupation Quality Director Environmental Instruments
* favorite bike (Old) Cinelli Supercorsa (pre 72), (new) Klein Quantum Pro* *
* what's in your stable? Kleins, Cinellis, Serotta,LeJeune, Paramount.
* fastest speed on a road bike? 67 - Route 13, Ithaca, NY on a very windy day
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3100
* picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have one
* On a free day what else would you rather do beside cycling? Surf
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told faking a flat during the Tour of Somerville.
* and, something fun. Riding the Saddle Road on the Big Island - bumpy but fun.

The Narg

02-17-2010, 10:17 AM

* real name: Jason
* where do you live?: Logan Square, Chicago
* explanation of your handle: from last name (Nargis), soft "g"
* explanation of your avatar: forthcoming
* age: 32
* occupation: manuscript librarian (cool, old ****)
* favorite bike: "all of them" (like Sarah Palin)
* what's in your stable? Raleigh Racing USA, VooDoo Wazoo, Surly Steamroller, Redline Monocog
* fastest speed on a road bike?: 50ish, descending Mt. Hamilton, CA
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?: ~5k
* picture of yourself or your ride?: forthcoming
* On a free day what else would you rather do beside cycling?: sauna/jujitsu/rock climb/hike/swim in Lake Michigan
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: made up an entire European man of mystery persona for some gullible American tourists once in Barcelona
* and, something fun: running full speed down steep sand dunes up in Michigan...have to turn like you're skiing

sin911

02-23-2010, 07:48 PM

real name: Richie
* where do you live? Chicago IL
* explanation of your handle: "Sin" short for "Sincere" from movie Belly and 911 for birthday 9/11
* explanation of your avatar: Too lazy to create one.
* age (general or specific): 28
* occupation: Customer Service Rep
* favorite bike: Time RXR ULTEAM
* what's in your stable? 2009 Fuji SL1 (Sram Red/Ksyrium SL Premium), 2006 KHS Flite 100, 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750, 2008 Bianchi Pista Concept, 2009 Cinelli Vigorelli, 2009 Cinelli x Mash Pursuit, & 2009 SE x DC PK Ripper
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41mph Riding down hill towards the end of the Michigan Apple Cider Ride.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not really sure.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Where do you want to move to? Seattle, WA
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't quite remember?
* and, something fun: I love to ride and drive.

false_Aest

02-23-2010, 08:33 PM

2 homm� from the city of big shoulders.

effin' rad.

Go have a 312 for me.

slashdotcomma

02-27-2010, 01:39 PM

Have been lurking for awhile, but want some more biking friends so here I go!

* real name, if you like Ready
* where do you live? Northern Virginia (Fairfax)
* explanation of your handle It's been awhile, was/still computer techy and Slashdot is awesome :)
* explanation of your avatar haven't set one yet
* age (general or specific)24
* occupation software developer
* favorite bike 2007 Giant OCR2
* what's in your stable? 2007 Giant OCR2, 2008 Fuji Team Pro, 2006 Trek 6 Series hardtail, 2007 Fuji cross comp.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No clue, as long as I'm biking, I'm happy
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Good question, commute ~20mi/day so I say at least a couple thousand miles.
* picture of yourself or your ride? I don't like pictures :P
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I'm not spending any more money on bikes.
* and, something fun. I have no room left for bikes in my apartment, so I have a bike in my closet, one next to my bed, and two on a rack in the living room.

alexstar

03-17-2010, 03:10 PM

real name, if you like: Alex
* where do you live? Alameda, CA; east SF bay area
* explanation of your handle: a nickname
* explanation of your avatar: N/A at the moment
* age (general or specific): 28 as of last Wednesday
* occupation: Supervisor
* favorite bike: Cinelli Supercorsa (until I get my Serotta built up)
* what's in your stable? the aforementioned Cinelli, a 1983 Specialized Expedition, my 1988-ish TdF-lugged Serotta, a 1991 Fuso cyclocross, and a 1991 Masi Team 3V.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48, last september, on highway 1 near Devil's Slide. lots of turns!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2000. Usually more, but I was hit by a car in February and was laid up awhile
* picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.flickr.com/photos/soradical
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Q: What song gets stuck in your head the most while riding? A: usually something random, with a good beat, but often a terribly annoying song. Foreigner comes to mind.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I was at home this whole time :D
* and, something fun. I went to Portland on a whim last summer, rented a cheap hybrid Fuji, and rode around town for a week. Covered 200 miles, lost a few pounds (even though I was basically riding from restaurant to restaurant much of the time) and had a blast.

bking

03-17-2010, 07:08 PM

:) Very nice

I looked above to see chuckk's message to link to the site you referred to and it's been pulled. I linked to chuckk's info on the board, and every post he's made has been pulled.
Something nefarious happen to Chuck?

Keith A

03-17-2010, 07:53 PM

I looked above to see chuckk's message to link to the site you referred to and it's been pulled. I linked to chuckk's info on the board, and every post he's made has been pulled.
Something nefarious happen to Chuck?It looks like Chuckk removed the content of all his postings :confused:

1happygirl

03-18-2010, 06:00 PM

I looked above to see chuckk's message to link to the site you referred to and it's been pulled. I linked to chuckk's info on the board, and every post he's made has been pulled.
Something nefarious happen to Chuck?

Hahaha what happened to Chuck has been moved to the OT area. hahahaha.

Also this thread should be moved too. hahaha

henrypretz

03-21-2010, 10:36 PM

* real name - Henry
* where do you live? Madera, CA .. Central Valley/not the beach :)
* explanation of your handle - first name, first syllable of last name
* explanation of your avatar - no avatar right now
* age (general or specific) 50
* occupation - UPS driver
* favorite bike - my Serotta CIII
* what's in your stable? 05 CIII, old school Specialized Hardrock, Suteki kickaround bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? 42 mph, Ben Hur Rd (I love typing Ben Hur Rd), Madera County
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1750
* picture of yourself or your ride? http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs499.ash1/27262_1432443577836_1435314796_1123851_1177530_n.j pg
* On a free day what else would you rather do beside cycling? hiking with my wife
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? nothing sticks out in my mind
* and, something fun? worked as a camp counselor for several years when my kids were involved in Campfire USA (dressed up in many a goofy outfit for skit night .... it was fun for me :) )

auto_rock

03-31-2010, 10:54 AM

Also a long-time lurker

* real name, if you like: John
* where do you live? Montreal, Quebec
* explanation of your handle It's a Mogwai song, I used it for some log in when I was still in high school and I use it for everything so I don't have to remember more than one name
* explanation of your avatar Should get one of those
* age (general or specific) Early twenties
* occupation Engineering student
* favorite bike The one I'm riding
* what's in your stable? 2008 Steelwool Purelaine (little builder out of Ottawa)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I should put a computer on my bike.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? See previous. I'd guess 2-3 thou?
* picture of yourself or your ride?: I'm doing a real nice bike clean this weekend so I'll post one after
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't feel like riding today
* other hobbies: Building (anything really). Love working with my hands.
* and, something fun: I love bike maintenance. Built my ride from the frame up, mostly eBay specials (college kid budget), and I tune up my bike myself.

wooly

04-01-2010, 11:08 AM

* real name, Ron
* where do you live? Newport Beach, CA
* explanation of your handle - Last name iteration
* explanation of your avatar - my old pooch that died a few years ago - Rocket!
* age (general or specific) - 41
* occupation - Real estate investments - ouch!
* favorite bike - past favorite - Colnago c-40, currently building it up
* what's in your stable? Building up my new Waterford R33 now...
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Down a hill on my local loop - 51mph
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I took a couple of years off the bike so close to none
* picture of yourself or your ride? don't have one now
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is the next bike you want to buy? I want a custom Calfee Drafon Fly
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "No honey, those are the same wheels" - pretty harmless, huh?

dimsy

04-12-2010, 05:21 PM

I can't really remember if I ever posted in here, and if I did, well I'd like to say hi again :D

* real name: Hamid
* where do you live? Brooklyn, NY
* explanation of your handle - last three letters of my first name in reverse, made into an adjective :)
* explanation of your avatar - I'm still awfully slow.
* age (general or specific) - 29
* occupation - Mechanical engineer
* favorite bike - these are three that are on my wishlist.... a lugged pegoretti and a kirk tourer. (a little pun there...)
* what's in your stable? 02 Merlin Extralight shimano (soon to be campy) easton wheels, early 90's lugged colnago, campy record 10s, reynolds wheels, not sure what it is actually, might be a Crystal or a C98, I know the paint code is an x81. It's a lugged steel frame with beautiful colors and made of Columbus Thron tubing.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? alpine to piermont downhill - 50+mph.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I started riding road last april. and hung it up in november due to bad weather, but i logged a little over 1200 miles.
* picture of yourself or your ride? check my signature :)
* make up and answer at least one additional question. If i were a tree what kind of tree would I be and why? --- titanium, no question. self explanatory really :)
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "i am not obsessed with cycling"

fieldrecordings

04-12-2010, 06:25 PM

I've been lurking for a bit & thought it was time for an introduction.

* real name: Rob
* where do you live? Brooklyn, NY
* explanation of your handle - I had a brief flirtation with recording sounds, natural & amplified.
* explanation of your avatar - none yet.
* age (general or specific) - 35
* occupation - Preparator (Art Handler)
* favorite bike - Always changing. Today I'm thinking whatever Specialized model Cancellara rode to victory yesterday.
* what's in your stable? 01 Bianchi Pista (Fixed gear. My daily rider for 9 years. A mishmash of parts. Always changing, always the same), 83 Bob Jackson (My first real road bike. Still in the process of dialing in the fit & collecting a DA 7401/2 group for it. The mileage should start piling up soon.) 89 Bianchi Pista (Hope to ride this to some last place finishes at Kissena this summer. Still collecting bits for it.)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Unknown. I need a computer
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough to count. I'm still new the road bike arena. Probably less than 1000 commuting miles on my fixed gear last year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? forthcoming
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "I traded for these."

bicycletricycle

04-28-2010, 07:55 PM

* real name, Ryan
* where do you live? RI
* explanation of your handle. i made it up and i like it, I have a bob jackson touring tricycle
* age 29
* occupation Rhode Island School of Design student in industrial design, worked in bicycle shops from age 14-26.
* favorite bikes are for people who think that they can have too many bikes (not me).
* what's in your stable? serotta csi (record 10, fulcrum 0), serotta slicker for commuting, Sycip 29 s&s coupler touring bike, waterford custom s&s fixed bike kinda ibis scorcher style with high moustache bars, rivendell protovelo (US made prototype) set up as touring bike with S&S couplers, 76 Masi gran criterium with original everything, bob jackson touring trike, De Rosa Merak pista (zipp wheels/DA).
* fastest speed on a road bike? 54 mph, highway 154 in SB
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? maybe 2000, school sucks.
* do i like bicycles more than anything else? yes.

amy

04-28-2010, 08:08 PM

* real name: Amy
* where do you live? Portland, OR
* explanation of your handle - Self-explanatory.
* explanation of your avatar - none yet.
* age (general or specific) - 24
* occupation - Administrative assistant PT and PT salesperson/retail person at a bike shop
* favorite bike - Can't pick just one..
* what's in your stable? A mixed bag. A couple ridleys (just ordered an oval; will find out soon how that rides on the track), some generic stuff (ss commuter, mercier kilo tt, generic carbon road frame), a redline, and a few frames laying around (A speedvagen which I'm afraid I'll never use- long story, an interloc tt frame i have no parts to build up)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea. It's probably somewhere between 45-50. I reset my computer pretty regularly and don't always check to see the max.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5,000 or so.
* picture of yourself or your ride? how about me on one of my rides?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs040.snc3/12764_104532919559154_100000073387581_125451_14826 _n.jpg
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "Nope.. never been crashed."

TC Johnson

04-30-2010, 04:14 PM

* real name - Tom
* where do you live? South of Easton, PA on the Bucks County border
* explanation of your handle: Initials and last name, not particularly creative
* explanation of your avatar: Pending
* age (general or specific): 58
* occupation: Director, Regulatory Compliance for a major insurance company
* favorite bike: Serotta Meivici
* what's in your stable? Meivici, Merckx Majestic, Litespeed Blade TT/Tri,Schwinn Paramount PDG, Mondonico Ultrafoco, Cyfac Proxynium Carbon, Bianchi Boardwalk SS, Bianchi Volpe touring, Colnago Carbitubo (project),Jamis Dakota hardtail
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50 or so, I take it easy on the downhills
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1,500 or so, when you count all the time on the trainer. Not enough time to ride.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Pics eventually.
* make up and answer at least one additional question: Most times I would rather go slow with my wife, than hammer by myself. Gotta ride with my girl!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? I forgive you.
* and, something fun: Nearly beat my 31 year old son last year at the NJ State Tri. Missed by 31 seconds! :crap:

fourflys

04-30-2010, 04:34 PM

welcome all! :D

wickedwagon

05-11-2010, 01:14 PM

* real name - TJ
* where do you live? Central Iowa
* explanation of your handle: another bike site i was on went through an 'insane clown posse' phase
* explanation of your avatar: Pending
* age (general or specific): 20
* occupation: Bike Shop Rat
* favorite bike: That I own, Torelli. Not near as stiff as my fisher, but it's oh so sexy. That I want to own, a ti/carbon race bike.
* what's in your stable? lugged Torelli road bike, new Gary Fisher Ion, Brew BMX, Old and ill-fitting monocog, Masi cross bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50. Team training trip to Arkansas
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not many. This is my first year of serious riding/racing.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Yes
* make up and answer at least one additional question: How do I motivate myself to ride when not doing a group ride? It's tough, still working on it.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? not sure, but I probably told it on the internet.
* and, something fun: 'bikini cross' at jingle cross in iowa. my pic below is from it too
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs108.snc3/15535_1280892150217_1467472931_30802755_5609927_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs085.snc3/15301_330167624211_500649211_3711627_1646343_n.jpg

straightegde

05-14-2010, 05:59 PM

* real name: Keith
* where do you live? Seattle
* explanation of your handle: It�s a bad cycling pun. Refers to carbon not ingestibles.
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 28
* occupation: Medical research
* favorite bike: 2006 Specialized S-works E5
* what's in your stable? Specialized E5, Cannondale R300 commuter, 70�s Falcon Black Diamond
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 maybe, in Bremerton on a century with friends last year.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2,000. Pretty short commutes and weekend rides.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one.
* make up and answer at least one additional question. The bike I learned to ride on was used for the same purpose across three generations in my family.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told �I don�t like Rapha at all.�
* and, something fun. I love, love, love that I get to commute to work with my wife most days. I bet it�s pretty rare for a couple to both like riding and have work be close together and have the same schedule. Blessed!

sandbox1979

06-01-2010, 07:26 PM

* real name - Andy
* where do you live? Denver-ish, CO
* explanation of your handle: email address I had when I joined... I probably haven't used it in over 4 years :bike:
* explanation of your avatar: die hard Colts fan (originally from Indiana)
* age (general or specific): 30
* occupation: Student
* favorite bike: I guess my Orbea, but I really miss my old Paramount I had as a junior
* what's in your stable? I've been through many bikes, but my stable is tiny these days- just an older Orbea road bike and an old Homegrown hardtail... that'll be it until I'm done with school
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? probably around 50-ish in California when I was a junior
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? maybe 4-5k
* picture of yourself or your ride? nope
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? I have no idea

velobran

06-13-2010, 08:53 PM

* real name - Brandon
* where do you live? South east Florida
* explanation of your handle: it should be self explanatory
* explanation of your avatar: N/A at the moment
* age (general or specific): 31
* occupation: Web software
* favorite bike: Speedvagen
* what's in your stable? '10 road Speedvagen (Surprise Me), 05 Colnago E1, Peugeot cruiser
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? faster than my frients, everywhere, all the time.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Maybe 8K? Did a lot of traveling without my bike
* picture of yourself or your ride? Soon, very soon
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? Wow ... no way. This is archived, you know.

kedbro

06-15-2010, 07:28 PM

Hey all, new here. Likely wont post a whole ton but this is a great forum.

* real name - Kevin
* where do you live? - Portland, OR
* explanation of your handle - amalgamation of my three names
* age (general or specific) - 21
* occupation - student, I work PT doing most of the printing for my school and handling some digital media projects. Photography is my main focus in life, though (I've got a website if you're curious, http://kevinedward.com ).
* what's in your stable? - 1987 Rossin Record w/ 9s Campy
* fastest speed on a road bike? oh I'm not really sure - likely somewhere around 50. I haven't had a computer on my bike for a really long time (old one got run over, haven't bothered with a replacement)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - maybe 1,500-2,000? Just started riding for more than transportation this past July.
* picture of yourself or your ride? - crappy cell phone photo, but here you are
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4374541497_0f7b27634a.jpg
Excited to get a carbon fork and threadless setup on there this weekend, actually.
* and, something fun. - 13 miles on the bike everyday, just to get to work and back.

bironi

06-16-2010, 06:38 PM

Nice looking old rig, and nicely setup. Good to see your generation gets it. :beer:

binxnyrwarrsoul

07-03-2010, 08:29 PM

* real name -Rob
* where do you live? Southwest CT
* explanation of your handle - Bianchi, NY Rangers and Warrior Soul (Loud, Semi Punk, Semi Political Band)
* explanation of your avatar -
* age (general or specific) - 42ish
* occupation - Union Milkman, cannot be outsourced. I bring the milk that goes in your coffee.
* favorite bike - Currently, Colnago Master X Light, Olmo San Remo, Ciocc San Cristabol, Casati Laser. On a lugged/filet brazed steel frame revisit.
* what's in your stable? - Santa Cruz Superlight XTR, Specialized LX/XT Hardtail, Mondonico FOCO w/ alloy 10S Centaur, Colnago Master X Light w/ 10S Record, Bianchi XL Boron Pinella w/ 10S grey Centaur, Cannondale CAAD9 w/ carbon 10S Centaur, Bianchi XL Carbon w/ 10S Chorus, Bianchi SL w/ 10SvVeloce, Guerciotti Kangaroo CX w/ 10S Centaur/Chorus.

Bob Loblaw

07-21-2010, 08:53 PM

* real name: Bob
* where do you live? Connecticut
* explanation of your handle - Blah blah blah
* explanation of your avatar - Don't need one to misrepresent myself.
* age (general or specific) - 42
* occupation - Teacher (pretty soon)
* favorite bike - TST Ti currently
* what's in your stable? TST Ti with Campy Record, 1983 John Howard with 10 speed Ultegra, 1990 Bridgestome MB-1 set up as a tourer
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60 mph, Mountain Gate Dr. in Los Angeles, 1991
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5k or so
* picture of yourself or your ride? tried, camera broke
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - I never lie

allenwhy

08-14-2010, 08:27 PM

* real name, Allen
* where do you live? Brooklyn, NY
* explanation of your handle My last name starts with the letter Y, and I question things? I don't really know.
* explanation of your avatar None.
* age (general or specific) 28
* occupation Wholesale Account Manager for Stumptown Coffee NYC
* favorite bike Merlin Titanium from 1989
* what's in your stable? Merlin road, F. Moser cross, Tommasini road
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I so do not go fast.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough.
* picture of yourself or your ride?
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_e50aac0956c594332a74fb607cc25ce8.jpg

hankchong

08-14-2010, 08:43 PM

* real name - Henry
* where do you live? Eastern Massachusetts
* age (general or specific) - entering my late 30's
* occupation - research... was physics, now economics.
* favorite bike - Steve Rex Model UF
* what's in your stable? - Rex with 97 campy; Waterford 2200 with 98 campy; Ritchey Road Logic with 105; Litespeed Ultimate with 600; Lemond Poprad converted to singlespeed; KHS Aero Track.
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50mph on 2004 AIDS Lifecycle, descent on 101 to Santa Barbara
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? zero: had some health problems that rendered my right arm numb.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told -Me? I'm having a great time...

sean

08-14-2010, 11:35 PM

* real name: Sean (duh)
* where do you live: San Francisco, CA
* explanation of your handle: err...
* explanation of your avatar: Seanelli
* age (general or specific): 35
* occupation: Art Director- Advertising, Freelance Graphic Designer on the side (don't tell my boss)
* favorite bike: '89 3 Rensho Katana, full Superbe Pro
* what's in your stable?: 3 Rensho Katana road, 3 Rensho Track, Litspeed something or another with 11sp Record, '72 Taylor Curved tube, okay, this is getting embarrassing, I'll just stop there.

Other stuff: First child on the way, 6 weeks to go and counting. Little girl. I was in the Jets (musical group) comeback video. I recently got to hang out with "Cutty" from the Wire in an LAX lounge waiting for a flight.

TimmyB

08-15-2010, 08:58 PM

* real name: Timmy
* where do you live? I go to school in Berkeley, so I'm there most of the time. I make it back to my hometown of Goleta/Santa Barbara from time to time.
* explanation of your handle: It's my name.
* explanation of your avatar: I like robots.
* age (general or specific): Lets put it this way: The last race I did I was asked if I was doing the Junior's race also and one of my teammates jokes that I'm the "youth development program." I'm 19.
* occupation: fulltime student, randomn jobs, freelance work.
* favorite bike: considering I only have one complete bike right now, it'd have to be my steelman. We'll see how that compares to the prince I'm about to get!
* what's in your stable? steelman w/ 2010 force. 2009 pinarello prince with sram red/7900 split (waiting for the frame to come in the mail), cervelo soloist carbon w/ sram red/7900 split (just sold to my friend, but he hasn't technically gotten it yet so...).
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? no idea. I didn't start actually riding with anything more than a heart-rate monitor until very recently. my guess is the fastest was either bombing s park or centennial in the berkeley hills or somewhere along the 1 near pacifica.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I train based on time not miles so no idea... in terms of hours 10-15 a week depending on what part of the season it is.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Third to the right... with raybans :cool: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs028.ash2/34772_442054859788_543019788_6150185_5310575_n.jpg
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I honestly don't know. I am a very honest person.

jdhansen63

08-19-2010, 04:07 PM

* real name, if you like Jason
* where do you live? Seattle, WA
* age (general or specific) 32
* occupation Structural Aerospace Engineer
* favorite bike CDA with Chorus 11 and Neutrons
* what's in your stable? CDA, Jake the Snake, Ti Commuter
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 52mph Mt. Saint Helens 2010
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~7.5K
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Ascend or Descend? Descending is a blast, but I really love making people suffer (and suffering myself) on the Ascent.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I'm related to Jason Statham's. Not really a lie, just being a smart ass when asked if we are related, apparently I look like him, I don't see it though.

qjetha

08-25-2010, 03:15 AM

* real name: Qayam
* where do you live? I go to university at UBC in Vancouver, but I spend summers being a biker bum in Olympia, WA. I also spent some time in Scottsdale AZ for an exchange program last year and definitely plan to go back after I am done with school!
* explanation of your handle: umm parts of my first and last name. . .I am pretty boring like that :)
* age (general or specific): 22, wish I was still a junior racer though :)
* occupation: fulltime student, and a roadie bum on the side.
* favorite bike: Will have to be the bike I just crashed in a crit and broke the top tube of (as well as my knee :(), which is a 08 lapierre hm x-lite. Fallen in love with lapierres though so if anyone has a newish lapierre carbon frame hit me up :)
* what's in your stable? broken lapierre hm x-lite frame :(, a bianchi 928 t-cube that I have to build up, and a norco diabolique tt bike.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? oh jeese, no idea. Probably around 80 km/h
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I also train by hours and not by miles, and I am too lazy to count up the hours. But I usually do anywhere from 10-20 hours a week depending on the time of the season.
*weakness as a rider? Any form or shape of a TT and I will definitely be loosing minutes. Therefore I am a pretty poor stage racer unfortunately.
*strengths as a rider? I can climb pretty decently thanks to low kg, and I can recover well between efforts.

danielpack22@ma

08-25-2010, 06:33 AM

* real name - Daniel
* where do you live? - Knoxville TN
* explanation of your handle - I screwed up and used my (too long) email address when I registered and then figured, I'll just leave it.
* explanation of your avatar - none
* age (general or specific) - 42
* occupation - Photographer/Web Guy for ORNL
* favorite bike - IF Crown Jewel
* what's in your stable? - IF (2), Cervelo, Merckx, Mercian, Mooney, Merlin, Bianchi (2), Co-Motion, Surly, Raleigh, Lemond (2), Stricker
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 60mph Colorado
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - ~10,000

crimsonrage9

09-02-2010, 11:10 PM

* real name, if you like - Geoffrey
* where do you live? San Francisco, CA
* explanation of your handle - high school era favorite color, favorite band, favorite number
* explanation of your avatar - I don't think I have an avatar. Yet.
* age (general or specific) - 24, going on 25
* occupation - bicycle mechanic part time, student full time
* favorite bike - I guess I sort of like 'em all
* what's in your stable? - '77 Bob Jackson Nuovo Olympiad, '81 Bianchi Trofeo, '99 IF Steel Deluxe, '08 (original year unknown) mystery track frame rebuilt by Bernie Mikkelsen
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 52, descending Clipper Street in San Francisco, a couple of years back
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - A lot, but I don't keep track.
* picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.flickr.com/photos/11142741@N04/4810585946/in/faves-geoffreycolburn/

haneriali

09-07-2010, 05:32 AM

*real name: Allen
* where do you live? Raleigh, NC
* explanation of your handle First three letters of my three daughters' names
* age (general or specific) 50+
* favorite bike Serotta Ottrott
* what's in your stable? Ottrott (on order); S-Works FSR
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53, Blue Ridge Parkway heading south toward Asheville NC; 2007
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? N/A didn't ride the road for last two years
* wife and I bike together -- she's getting an Ottrott too!

cnighbor1

09-07-2010, 04:00 PM

I am me.
I double check and go look in the mirror!
Yes that is me
Thanks for asking!!
Me

CHF

09-17-2010, 12:59 PM

* real name: Albert
* where do you live? San Diego, CA
* explanation of your handle: Diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure a couple years back. Structural defect corrected with surgery and I'm better than new. :)
* age (general or specific) 32
* favorite bike: Pinarello Prince, I lust after a Peg BLE
* what's in your stable? Prince (up for sale), BMC Road Racer
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48, back of Poway grade, 2009
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 2,000

dlbracey

09-17-2010, 08:32 PM

* real name: Dan
* where do you live? New York, ny
* explanation of your handle: initials and last name (not creative, I know)
* age (general or specific) 27
* favorite ride: river road
* what's in your stable? Felt f4 sl (recently sold), surly pacer (first custom build up, obsessed now)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45 river road
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 2,000

uriani

09-18-2010, 01:59 AM

* real nam- Uri
* where do you live? SF, CA
* explanation of your handle- not good reason
* explanation of your avatar- none yet
* age (general or specific) 35
* occupation- Bike Shop Manager, Pedal Revolution
* favorite bike- (Currently) my new Stevens Cross Team
* what's in your stable? Stevens Cross, Fuji Cross Pro SS, Carver Ti 650b SS MTB, Generic Ebay Carbon Hardtail MTB, Intense Spider Full Suspension MTB, Generic Ebay Carbon Road, Waterford 1100 Road, Waterford 1400 Track, Primus Mootry Alu Track, Ross Signature Fixed Basket bike, Mikkelsen Townie/Touring
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 54, Wyoming somewhere while working as mechanic on cross country tour
* how many miles ON THE ROAD last year? 3000ish
* how many miles OFF ROAD last year? 3000ish
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told- I'm not an addict
* and, something fun. Finally getting out shop team kits! Look out for the Chica.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bicigirl/4994782369/in/set-72157624842338351/

GTi_roadkill

09-18-2010, 08:02 PM

* real name - Ron
* where do you live? - Grapevine, TX (Fort Worth suburb)
* explanation of your handle - Always loved VW GTI - will own another before I retire
* explanation of your avatar - none
* age (general or specific) - 52
* occupation - Electrical engr manager
* favorite bike - Serotta Legend Ti (sold to neighbor)
* what's in your stable? - Trek Madone 4.5, 5.5, Cannondale R600, Cannondale F500
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 48mph Colorado - chickened out during Ride the Rockies when others were hitting 50+ on same descent
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 4000+

FlashUNC

09-18-2010, 09:48 PM

* real name - Joe
* where do you live? - Charlotte, NC.
* explanation of your handle - Combines two of my interests, the superhero The Flash, and the University of North Carolina. Yes, I am a geek.
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't posted one yet.
* age (general or specific) - 29
* occupation - Professional scribbler
* favorite bike - Torn between a Trek 5200 and a Serotta 753 Somethingorother. Serotta is a recent acquisition, but very deep into the honeymoon phase with it. The Trek's like a good marriage. We've had our ups and downs, but highs far outweigh the lows, I know all its quirks, and the sight of it brings back so many fond memories.
* what's in your stable? - Trek 5200, Bianchi Pista, Serotta Somethingorother, Redline Conquest Team.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 58 mph in the June 1998. Down the descent of Pilot Mtn in Western N.C. I was young and stupid, and refuse to ever get close to that again. Though that'll be a bit tough for me to gauge since I've taken the computer of all my bikes. (Generally hate the things after I realized I'd become a slave to the numbers.)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 2,000, give or take. Last year was a rough year. Lots of work cut down the mileage pretty heavily.

dimsy

09-19-2010, 09:14 PM

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 58 mph in the June 1998. Down the descent of Pilot Mtn in Western N.C. I was young and stupid, and refuse to ever get close to that again. Though that'll be a bit tough for me to gauge since I've taken the computer of all my bikes. (Generally hate the things after I realized I'd become a slave to the numbers.)

you and me both! i feel liberated since i got rid of mine.
welcome to the forums!

LouDeeter

09-23-2010, 06:32 PM

* real name: Louis
* where do you live? Orlando FL
* age (general or specific) 59
* occupation: Retired military and retired from industry
* favorite bike: The one I happen to be riding
* what's in your stable? 3xBaylis; 2xSpectrum; 2xRedcay; Rivendell; 3xColumbine; Confente; Trek Madone SL; Specialized custom painted
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60, N.Mexico, 1992

bearingpress

09-26-2010, 11:01 PM

* real name, Hunter
* where do you live? Central VA
* explanation of your handle? mechanic
* age (general or specific) old enough to have an opinion
* occupation artist
* favorite bike still in the works
* what's in your stable? practical and race ready steel 29er as well as scandium cross and aluminum road

BryanE

09-27-2010, 05:04 AM

*real name:Bryan
*where do you live:northern Michigan
*explanation of handle:obvious
*age:56
*occupation:municipal employee aka cemetery sexton.Any other sextons here?I doubt it.
*favorite bike:2009 Specialized Roubaix Expert
*what's in your stable:besides the Roubaix I have a 2002 Lemond Tourmalet that I got on Craigslist for 400.00 that I promptly put 500.00 into for new wheelset and some other parts and a 2006 Specialized Epic that I just put XTR cranks on and Formula R1 brakes.I was supposed to be getting a new Kona Dew Drop from Sellwood Cycles but the apes at Fed Ex mangled it.
*How many miles on the road bike last year:none.I was busy running races and just switched back to cycling AGAIN this past spring.Since April between my three bikes I have 2200 miles.
*and something interesting:ex fanatical runner.10K PR-37:24,marathon PR-2:59:11.Ran 10 marathons from 85 to 91 with two Boston Marathons 87 & 91,London Marathon 90 and L.A. Marathon 89.Severe case of Epstein Barr laid me out for 14 months after running Boston in 91 and when I came back I bought my first mountain bike a Cannondale Killer V 900.
Then started doing duathlons and mtn bike races.I fluctuate between years of running races or cycling.For now concentrating on cycling and my knees seem very happy.

veloduffer

09-30-2010, 04:20 PM

* real name - John Z
* where do you live? - Boonton, NJ (Morris Cty)
* explanation of your handle - Combines two of my interests - cycling and golf (duffer is an apt description of my golfing prowess).
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't posted one yet.
* age (general or specific) - 49
* occupation - Credit risk management on Wall St
* favorite bike - Serotta Ottrott (bought here on the forum) and Richard Sachs 25th Anniversary (built for me). The Ottrott may be the most comfortable bike I've every owned - it really absorbs the bad roads. The Sachs is a lifetime purchase (like a Philippe Patek watch) - a terrific ride. Both are almost the same in specs.
* what's in your stable? - Serotta Concours cyclocross, Kish titanium tourer/cross, Specialized Langster, Seven Axiom ti, and just this week, Serotta Fierte full carbon. I should also mention that my wife has Rivendell Road (custom Waterford built for her) and Lynskey Cooper CX.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 52 mph in Harriman State Park in 1998.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 50. I've been off the bike for 10 years whilst golfing. My golf game went to heck as work went to hell (credit crisis - the perfect storm in finance). Got back into cycling instead of being frustrated with my golf play. It's been tough getting back into good form again - I really suffered in the hills, which I used to ride on a fixed gear a decade ago. And I found a group of guys my age that are getting into riding. So, cycling is fun again.
*Other forumites that you've ridden with or met: roydyates, liberace, dhallerman, junkyardbike, angryscientist (sort of, he came to my house to buy some bike stuff); and two forumites who I never met but have corresponded over the years from the original iBob and Compuserve boards: dbrk and LouDeeter.

Habanero

10-07-2010, 07:37 AM

real name - Dave
* where do you live? Western Maine, hilly and rough roads
* explanation of your handle - I love hot food and my first ti bike was a Habanero
* explanation of your avatar - none yet
* age -38
* occupation - Research Analyst in Higher Ed
* favorite bike CoMotion Espresso CoPilot
* what's in your stable? CoMotion Espresso CoPilot, Merlin CR Works, Fuji Cross Pro, Dean El Diente
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62 off the top of the Sierra Nevada near Prado Llano Spain.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 6,250
* picture of yourself or your ride? Here is a link to my shop website which is sporadically kept up and has pics of my rides:
Dave's Bike Shop (http://habanerosbikeshop.blogspot.com/)
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - Honey it's titanium, I'll never need another bike again!
* and, something fun. Living in Granada Spain for a year and riding my arse off!

williammmm

10-17-2010, 08:05 PM

* real name - William H
* where do you live? - Park Slope, Brooklyn
* explanation of your handle - Just my name with extra "m"'s because "william" was taken.
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't posted one yet.
* age (general or specific) - 25
* occupation - Corporate governance/ policy implementation analyst
* favorite bike - Ebisu All-purpose
* what's in your stable? - Ebisu All-Purpose, 1981 Bianchi Super Pista, Salsa Chili Con Crosso and a Mercier WT s/s commuter bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - Fast? Ha. I love to ride slow/spinny as possible and enjoy the sights.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 1600 roughly.

Nooch

10-19-2010, 08:32 AM

* real name - Drew
* where do you live? - West Nyack, NY
* explanation of your handle - Big fan of Kevin Smith -- In mallrats, Jay refers to Silent Bob as 'Nooch'
* explanation of your avatar - Don't have one yet..
* age (general or specific) - 26
* occupation - Payroll/HR Representative by day, Sales, Events Coordinator, digital market for Cyclesport (America's first serotta dealer) by night
* favorite bike - too many to have a favorite
* what's in your stable? - 2010 Cannondale Caad9-4, 2010 Specialized Langster, 1998 GT Tequesta
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 41-42mph, Closter Dock Rd
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - So far this year around 1900 miles..

stephane

10-21-2010, 10:44 AM

* Stephen
* where do you live? Philadelphia
* age - 27
* occupation - tech
* favorite bike - i want to ride them all
* what's in your stable? 1986 Raleigh Grand Prix (650b conversion), old Haro BMX from high school, Mercier Kilo, Rockhopper
* fastest speed on a road bike? i don't ride with a computer usually
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1000? see above haha. more if i didn't take night classes
* i have a really good idea for a zombie TV show
* my first bike (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dHoBYLjimWg/TMBcGMtbNNI/AAAAAAAAFro/Zo-GCqJsGkI/s512/first%20bike.jpg)

links for bike pics:
raleigh (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dHoBYLjimWg/TMBV4I_OGxI/AAAAAAAAFrc/TnfwtPzd1w4/s640/IMG_9983.jpg)
Rockhopper (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dHoBYLjimWg/TMBamZ5pU7I/AAAAAAAAFrk/T_j5XCzOWY4/s640/IMG_9380.jpg)
kilo (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dHoBYLjimWg/TJqrDKFDUMI/AAAAAAAAFiU/ndHK3yXIfAM/s640/IMG_0383.jpg)

msplette

10-25-2010, 02:55 PM

Michael
North Louisiana
23 years old

I am in charge of recreational activities for the city (softball, flag football and a lot more)

Favorite Bike: Well right now it is my 1980s Peugeot. I am in the process of making it my dream fixie.

What's in your stable: 1985 or 1986 Peugeot. Trek 2200, Trek Fuel 80 (and a fun little bike that I recently fitted with 2 stroke motor kit)

Fastest speed on a road bike: Honestly don't really know I just got a computer for my 2200. My guess would be somewhere around 40.

I have put in a few hundred miles over the past few months. Relatively new to riding more that just my daily commute.

cid499

10-28-2010, 03:51 AM

* real name - Phil
* where do you live? - los angeles, CA
* explanation of your handle - something dating back to the beginning of the internet
* age - 23
* occupation - mechanical engineering grad student/slave
* favorite bike - all
* what's in your stable? Ridley Compact, Batavus Professional, Surly Crosscheck (in progress)
* fastest speed on a road bike - 88 mph, what year is this?

btulloch

10-29-2010, 12:27 PM

* real name - Brandon
* where do you live? - Montreal, Quebec
* explanation of your handle - My name
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't posted one yet.
* age (general or specific) - 24
* occupation - Mechanical Engineering Grad Student
* favorite bike - Pinarello Prince Black on Black. I never owned it but I rode my teammate's once and have never gotten over it
* what's in your stable? -
2009 BMC Racemaster
2008 Kona Kula Supreme
2003 Ridley Crosswind
1980s Raleigh Grand Prix Fixed Gear Commuter
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 93kph (58mph) descending on the mountains around Cupertino, CA when I lived there in 2008
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - 10000km? I've never kept track of the total but it's around 500km/week during the summer

farnorthstar

11-11-2010, 08:32 PM

real name, if you like Karleen
* where do you live? Portland OR* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 40s
* occupation healthcare
* favorite bike Serotta Hors Categorie
* what's in your stable? Hors Categorie, trek mountain
* fastest speed on a road bike? 45 off Lyle going into Gorge
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 0, year before about 1000
* funnest ride Cycle Oregon through Snake River canyon and Wallawas

sixfootbrit

11-12-2010, 02:58 PM

real name ~ Andrew.
* where do you live?~ Grand Rapids, Michigan.
* explanation of your avatar ~ Don't have one yet.
* age (general or specific)~ On the cusp of 40.
* occupation~ Father, husband, businessman.
* favorite bike~ Bridgestone MB-0
* what's in your stable?~ Klein attitude, and a few others....
* fastest speed on a road bike?~ Faster than buses!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?~ none.
* funnest ride~ Iceman Cometh with friends.

Road Fan

11-27-2010, 03:21 PM

* real name, if you like Ken
* where do you live? Ann Arbor, Michigan
* explanation of your handle I like road riding?
* explanation of your avatar don't have one yet
* age (general or specific) 57
* occupation Automotive electronics engineer, focus on functional safety analysis
* favorite bike Mondonico
* what's in your stable? 198x Mondonico, 1980 Masi Gran Criterium, 198x Woodrup Giro, 1984 Trek 610, 1970 Peugeot UO-8, 1968 Peugeot PX-10E
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35? downhill returning to AA with a tailwind, about July 2010
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 1500
* picture of yourself or your ride? Don't really have one...I'll see what i can scan
* and, something fun. Hauling ass from DeTour, Mi to Sault Ste. Marie, MI trying to outrun a thunderstorm

d_man16

11-28-2010, 05:06 AM

real name, Damien
* where do you live? The center of michigan
* explanation of your avatar none yet :help:
* age (general or specific) early 30's
* occupation lifeguard student
* favorite bike C'dale six
* what's in your stable? C'dale 900, 6, Giant XTC, Trek 69er oh an a beach cruiser
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? down a really big hill in West Branch spun out my 53x12 I was crying with fear and joy 2002
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1,000 sorry got the mountain bug
* picture of yourself or your ride? nice cadence??
*I really don't like riding fast, I just love to ride what ever the distance. Speed after 20 is a turn off.
* Speed after 20 is a turn off
* I've gotten bitten by the mountain bug an have to be honest I'm joining this forum to hopefully get back onto the road this coming season. :hello:

forrestw

11-29-2010, 11:09 PM

name: Forrest
age: 54
occupation, engineer
favorite bike: Serotta Legend
in my stable: '83 peugeot fg, '80s nishiki beater fg, Serotta Legend, self-built lugged frame fg, Bianchi Veloce (in progress)
fastest speed on a road bike: 62 down kinsman notch NH last May, 33 on flat
miles on road last year: 5300
biggest lie: the B2B was fun. (finishing *was* fun)
Running is the most fun after a long ride.
fun: riding up and down CA 120 west to / from yosemite 2x in '07

booommmer

11-30-2010, 10:23 AM

* real name: David
* where do you live? CT
* explanation of your handle? no clue, name I was given as a kid
* age (general or specific) 35+
* occupation? Strategy Manager for a fortune 100 company
* favorite bike? Scott Addict LTD
* what's in your stable? Way too many, a mix of Scott (rd x2, cross and mtb) Schwinn, Battaglin, Merlin XLM, Blue cx, Felt
* fastest speed on a road bike? 63 where? Wachusetts Mountain when? summer 2008 - in a race
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? approx 9K
* picture of yourself or your ride? Climbing Mt Fig, CA
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - it's a secret
* and, something fun. Riding always makes me feel like a little kid!

bayarea408norcl

11-30-2010, 08:04 PM

real name - james
* where do you live? - san jose, ca.
* explanation of your avatar - none
* age (general or specific) - 25
* occupation - Student @ CSU (east bay)
* favorite bike - Schwinn FastBack
* what's in your stable? - Bianchi Brava / Schwinn Fastback / 09 Fuji Track Comp
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - not much

RobTunes

12-03-2010, 03:30 PM

* real name: Rob or Robbie

* where do you live? NC Coastal Plain

* explanation of your handle? 45,000 songs on mp3

* age (general or specific) 50+

* occupation? Service Industry Pawn

* favorite bike? 1985 Cinelli Centurion Equipe

* what's in your stable? the Equipe, '86 Centurion Facet,
87-89 Centurion Ironman bikes, '92 Paramount (PDG),
'97 Trek Y-Foil, '97 Kestrel 200SCi

* fastest speed on a road bike? 51mph
where? Near Cary, NC
when? summer 2010 - Cup 'n Cone Century
(followed by 9 mph on the hill after...)

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Maybe 2000

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "I love you," a means to an end at the time (hey, I was 21 and, uh, "focused"....

* and, something fun. 2:26 marathon...well, afterwards, anyway...

* picture of yourself or your ride? Washington Olympic Triathlon
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii80/RobbieTunes/RobbieTunes.jpg

tlc4bikes

12-06-2010, 01:38 PM

Real name : Gary Smith
Where do I live : Raleigh NC
Explanation of your handle : The name of my store is TLC for Bikes :bike:
Age : 54
Occupation : I play with bicycles and bicycle related products
Favorite bike : currently it is my Torelli Montefalco
What is in your stable : 1983 Guerciotti/full Campi SR 12 speed
1987 Schwinn Prologue funny bike
1995 Colnago C40 w/Sram Rival
1999 Softride Roadwing w/Sram Rival
1999 DEAN ti w/DA 10 speed
1999 Redline Cross
2001 K2 w/DA 9 speed
2002 Casati w/Campi Record 10 speed
2007 Isaac Pascal w/Campi Record 10 speed
2010 Torelli Montefalco w/Sram Force

microdraft

12-08-2010, 06:35 PM

* real name - Adrianna
* where do you live? - Brooklyn, NY
* explanation of your handle - too small to pull most riders, 5'2"... I might be lying by a few centimeters
* explanation of your avatar - haven't added one yet
* age (general or specific) - 26 in T-16 days
* occupation - Teaching Assistant at a school for the Deaf, student:ASL-English interpreting
* favorite bike - my IF
* what's in your stable? - that I ride? Iro Mark v HD 650c with phil wood hubs, Independent Fabrications Planet X with a mix of campy daytona/athena and other random bits
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 48.5 coasting down a hill in western nevada somewhere along US 50 July or August of 2009
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - not sure. over 5,000 including cross country mileage.
*Other forumites that you've ridden with or met: atanz, pinkfairy, and many others from nycfixed forums
*Something Interesting: Last year a vodka company paid me to ride from NYC to LA with full support.

ti_boi

12-15-2010, 03:04 PM

I am The ti_boi....

* real name - Matthew
* where do you live? - Northern NJ (but my spiritual home is Kentucky and the midwest)
* explanation of your handle - Used to own a Ti Legend.
* explanation of your avatar - Balance is the key
* age (general or specific) -44
* occupation - Art Teacher ( former biz dev / sale exec )
* favorite bike - Serotta Ti Max
* what's in your stable? - that I ride? Rudge Sport, Ti Max, Gary Fisher Sugar 4.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 40 mph -- Roseland, NJ -- last year. Hills around here are excellent for fast downhills.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not many
*Other forumites that you've ridden with or met: Liberace
*Something Interesting: I dropped 40 lbs last year. went from 240 - 200

jtakeda

12-21-2010, 11:05 PM

* real name Jun
* where do you live? Oakland, CA
* age (general or specific) 22
* occupation Account Executive-sales
* what's in your stable? 88' Colnago Superissimo, 1987? Davidson, Specialized Allez, Colnago Super (not sure on this one seems like a super with decals ripped off)
* how many miles on the road-not enough
* and, something fun-record shopping is fun

Aaron O

01-04-2011, 09:44 AM

* real name, if you like: Aaron
* where do you live? Philadelphia...the best of all worlds! A large city that offers everything without being as overwhelming as NYC.
* explanation of your handle : I didn't extend the effort of being creative
* explanation of your avatar: we don't need no stink'n batches!
* age (general or specific): thirty something
* occupation: paralegal/desk jockey...professional nudnick
* favorite bike: sheesh, might as well ask about a favorite finger! I'll go with my 1991 Merlin Ti...though my Sachs is close behind and both will likely be replaced by my MAX Marnati. I ride my Koga Miyata the most and it's my favorite bike as far as being an all rounder'.
* what's in your stable? 1991 (in 93' paint scheme) Motorola Team Issue Eddy Merckx (Steve Bauer)
1991 Merlin Butted Titanium
1986 Team Miyata
1978 Raleigh Professional in Team Livery
1989 Specialized Stumpjumper
1949 Schwinn Town and Country Triplet
1999 Lemond Zurich
1991 Koga-Miyata Traveller
2005 Lemond Poprad
1973 Raleigh International
1983 Richard Sachs
2010 Marnati, Columbus Max
* fastest speed on a road bike? I was too scared to look! Probably around 50ish in the poconos.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I didn't keep track, but probably quite a few since I commute by bike. Still, a lot less than normal...I got married in 10'!
* What's the worst crash I've had? I was 10 years old and was experimenting with new braking techniques. I stuck my foot in the spokes of my front wheel. OUCH.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: it wasn't me officer.
* and, something fun: riding a Schwinn triplet with my dad and sister as a mid-teen.

scrub

01-05-2011, 12:16 AM

Real name is Euan
Live in WA state, originally from Scotland, lived in Rochester, NY for a while
I hit 40 something on a hill near Redmond, WA
Didn't ride enough road miles this year
Did ride quite a few 'cross races this year
I'm in my 30s
Litespeed road bike
Jamis cross bike
Cannondale vintage/commuter
Specialized '80s mtb for pulling the kids

skreaminquadz

01-05-2011, 09:37 AM

* real name: Jimmy
* where do you live? VA
* explanation of your handle? I try to ride with guys much faster than me, so I complain a lot
* age (general or specific) 37
* occupation? Business Analyst for big brother
* favorite bike? Litespeed Teramo
* what's in your stable?
Litespeed Teramo
Bianchi San Jose
Surly Cross Check
Old Specialized Stumpjumper
Cannondale Prophet
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50 - Copper Triangle ride in Colorado
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5k
* picture of yourself or your ride? don't have one handy
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "it wasn't me"

miguel

01-06-2011, 09:39 AM

* real name - Miguel/michael
* where do you live? Portland, OR
* explanation of your handle Duh
* age - young
* occupation - problem solver
* favorite bike 1988 schwinn pmount, SRAM rival, ck hs/bb/hubs
* what's in your stable? only the pmount : /
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40s, racing, portland
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2500+
* picture of yourself or your ride? n/a
* make up and answer at least one additional question. YES!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. something along the lines of "I didn't just buy bike parts"
* and, something fun. i like fast, pretty, delicious things

I've been building a new bike because I lost my ss/fg commuter when I was hit in November. Still in PT, only had 1 day on the bike in the last month (partly due to not wanting to ride the paramount in crappy weather). Here to learn more about bikes and spend money in the marketplace

Beeb

01-06-2011, 10:44 AM

Hi, I'm Ben Butler from Brooklyn, NY.

* explanation of your handle?
Last name is Butler. BB=Beeb. It's alliteration!

* age (general or specific)
32

* occupation?
Advertising

* favorite bike?
My recently-sold SLX DeRosa.

* what's in your stable?
Medici Gran Turismo, 1960 Frejus Professional (project bike). A Team Huffy Serotta and a Somec Special Pista, although those are likely temporary residents.

* fastest speed on a road bike?
I am ashamed to say on the Serotta Competition Forum that I never ride with a computer. Fast enough to scare myself on a PX10 with 40yr old tubular wheels and MAFAC centerpulls in northern New Jersey.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?
Been a busy year - maybe only 1000. This year I hope to at least race in the Prospect Park series and do a few randos in NJ.

*Other forumites that you've ridden with or met: Some of you I know from the NY Fixed Forum and CR List, so hey all. :cool:

Iceman

01-06-2011, 07:33 PM

*real name - Tom

*where do you live?- Anchorage, Alaska

*explanation of your handle- Alaska, winter...I am the Iceman

*age- 50(older bull who refuses to give up and no I never stopped riding once I learned how. first good road bike bought May 78.)

*occupation- builder

*favorite bike- currently a Merlin extralight, but the new Ottrott frame in the garage waiting to be built up will be shooting for the title.

*what's in your stable?-Well, (deep breath) Merlin, Look, Bianchi, Novara, Klein, Turner, Clark Kent, KHS-tandem, her Fierte and oh ya, that Ottrott

*fastest speed on a bike- 60mph drafting a semi 53x11 spun out all the way (driver was cool and let me jump on and towed me up to speed, his speedo not mine)
56mph non-drafting coming down Thompson pass into Valdez, AK during the Fireweed 400. I did the 200 that year. (check fireweed website for best race/ride in AK) Everytime you come off a mountainside your going to touch 50.

*how many miles on the road last year-6,000 plus (remember, Alaska. short summer, crappy pavement and really hostile drivers, conservatives-go figure). Never trust someone over 30? Wrong-don't trust anyone with a steering wheel in their hands. You can never ride too much.

*biggest lie- But I really really neeed it.....! (see: Ottrott in garage. Ha! who says crime don't pay).

*something funny- I have seen a crash due to a horse pile (it was a mtn bike, it's ok to laugh), oh oh and the time a buddy of mine threw his bike off a cliff and then had to climb down to get it while ALL of us laughed at him, Or was it the look on the insurance co. guys face when he got the bill for my bike that his client wrecked, Or when the trash talker who was going to put it too us 'Old guys' and had it handed to him by my buddies wife (pencil leg big mouth) or watching the cops haul away the drunk driver and his truck (while we rode by and pointed and laughed) Or the time the cop was going to give me a ticket because I didn't have reflectors, my cousin distracts him from a side road long enough for me to jump to a close by bike trail and get away (after a prolonged chase, think Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit) I could go on and on.

*something interesting- I swear the Fierte and Ottrott are shell shocked. I get this vibe from them like " what did we do to in up in this hell" Hell? No it's just Alaska.

The Iceman speaketh

*

Fixed

01-07-2011, 09:38 PM

No one
Cheers

Alan Dolid

01-09-2011, 02:29 PM

**real name Alan
* Reisterstown Maryland
* explanation of my handle my mom and dad
* age 59
* occupation chef
* favorite bike my new meivici
* stable mevici and colnago c40
* fastest speed 57 downhill in Lake Tahoe
* miles last year 6800
* biggest lie "it wasnt me who finished that bottle of wine"
* fun? riding my bike saves me lots of money on a shrink and anti depressants

patrick8037

01-21-2011, 09:53 AM

* real name, I bet you'll never guess
* where do you live? Bethesda, MD
* explanation of your handle? 80-37 is the title of one of my favorite songs.
* explanation of your avatar What avatar?
* age (general or specific) 1/4 of a century
* occupation college student
* favorite bike 2011 Scott Addict R2
* what's in your stable? Scott Addict, Kona Jake (commuter), Scott Scale 29er, Van Dessel Gin and Trombones (cyclocross), cheap bikes direct tarck bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40.8, Rock Creek Park, DC, sometime last year.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Dunno. Maybe 5,000. I worked as a messenger, so most of it was from work.
* fun fact. I used to weigh 250 lbs before I started biking. Now I teater around 170.

KevinPak

01-22-2011, 08:42 AM

* real name - Kevin
* where do you live? California
* explanation of your handle - Name
* explanation of your avatar - Meh..
* age (general or specific) 19
* occupation - Industrial/Environmental Design
* favorite bike - Parlee Z3C
* what's in your stable? Parlee Z3C, Calfee Tetra Pro, GT Pulse
* fastest speed on a road bike? Pre weightweenie - my computer reads 58.. probably around Baldy or La Canada..
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3000+ish
* picture of yourself or your ride? Will update w/ new build
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Hunt list - Peg, Baum
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - "I'm pretty sure that this is going to be my last bike/component"
* and, something fun - Playing shows/recitals (jazz guitar), Designing some components so lets see where this goes.. :banana:

jakez

01-22-2011, 10:18 AM

* real name: Jake
* where do you live? Boulder
* explanation of your handle: just my name, not too creative I guess
* explanation of your avatar The seat tube cluster on my Legend
* age: 40
* occupation Software Engineer
* favorite bike: Tournesol
* what's in your stable? Currently just 4 - Surly as a fixed gear, Co-Motion Speedster tandem, Tournesol, Vanilla
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56 in Utah on a Bike Friday about 10 years ago. I think 57 or 58 on a tandem in Boulder
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? sadly only about 100.
* and, something fun. Did a cross-country tour in 1992 - 18 weeks and over 7000 miles.

97CSI

01-23-2011, 08:46 AM

* real name - Glenn.
* where do you live? Southern NJ (very different to north Jersey).
* explanation of your handle - Name.
* age (general or specific) - 63.
* occupation - retired semiconductor engineer.
* favorite bike - '03 Ottrott & '87 Paramount.
* what's in your stable? See favorite bike.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55+ down several of the Rockies. many times over the last decade - great fun, but my friend crashed at 40+, convincing me to slow considerably.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 500 (maybe) - hip was shot and had replaced 11/22/10. Much more in 2011.
* picture of yourself or your ride - Trial Ridge road in '07.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - When was teaching would start the first class by telling all students that they were smart and just needed to do the work. An obvious lie.
* and, something fun - riding with friends and meeting new people. Am no longer into riding to be fast/competitive. Am there to enjoy and smell the roses. Age and grand-kids can make that happen.

4Rings6Stars

01-25-2011, 07:10 AM

New here. No serotta yet but this looks like a great forum...

* real name - Alex
* where do you live? Boston
* explanation of your handle - Audis and Subarus also get me going
* explanation of your avatar - None yet
* age (general or specific) - deuce deuce
* occupation - Behind a desk in a tall building
* favorite bike - Of mine? Can't choose.
* what's in your stable? Steve Potts ti road (soon to be leaving), Eddy Merckx ti AX, Raleigh Team Cross, Nashbar cx, Raleigh Super Course, Raleigh Sports, some 80s Cannondales....
* fastest speed on a road bike? Don't always use a comp. But I hit 44 on the d2r2 last year somewhere in Western MA. Too fast to go on dirt....
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Will update when not on my phone
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What's your next bike purchase? Hopefully an early hardtail mtb or a Campy group for my Merckx
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - my mother taught me not to lie...
* and, something fun - I'm currently in the process of building my first lugged steel frame. Taking longer than I wanted as school and work keep getting in the way...

Geeeewiz

01-25-2011, 10:46 AM

real name, if you like Gary
* where do you live? Southeast
* explanation of your handle Had to have something with a G right?
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 35+
* occupation Software Developer
* favorite bike- The one that I am on.
* what's in your stable? Trek Madone, Gary Fisher Cronus Ultimate, Specialized EPIC
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 63 mph, Blacksburg VA, 2009
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 8,000 +/-
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told
* and, something fun. Drove to WI 18+ hours in the car to get out and do the CENTURION WI on the very next day. OUCH.

Gary

reidbeloni

01-25-2011, 04:44 PM

* real name, if you like reid
* where do you live? NC moutains
* explanation of your handle clearly
* age 24
* occupation graduate student exercise science (bike racer)
* favorite bike Independent Fabrication Steel Planet X
* what's in your stable? IF cross bike, Fort Single Speed Cross bike, Trek '06 Madone, Trek '06 Top Fuel, Trek '04 Fuel, Trek '09 Equnox, Trek '11 Belleville town bike, Panasonic Single Speed town bike, Peugot town bike
* I love town bikes
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not sure
* picture of yourself or your ride? I would be atop a mountain
* and, something fun. I have the record for most miles at the Charlotte 24 Hours of Booty charity road ride, at 350.5 miles in 24 hrs.

doofus 2.0

01-26-2011, 12:56 PM

* real name, Robert Kendrick
* where do you live? Rock Hill SC
* explanation of your handle It seemed like a good idea once. Now it's a brand.
*explanation of your avatar That's me in a crit. I hate crits. I like mountains.
* age 45
* occupation Teacher
* favorite bike Ridley Compact
* what's in your stable? Ridley Compact
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? A lot on the road, and a lot on the rollers before work.
* picture of yourself or your ride? That's me winning a race last year in Boone, NC.
* and, something fun. I pushed Reid Beloni up a hill in a race years ago. He dropped me a lap later. Go figure.

Joachim

01-26-2011, 01:18 PM

* real name, Joachim
* where do you live? Charleston, SC
* explanation of your handle, it's my name
* age 34
* occupation Biochemist
* favorite bike Maietta
* what's in your stable? Maietta custom/Columbus Spirit, Specialized Tarmac Pro
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 9000
* picture of yourself or your ride? I am not photogenic
* and, something fun. While racing in Belgium long, long ago I got dropped on a downhill

alpsantos

01-26-2011, 02:19 PM

* real name: Alan

* where do you live? DC area

* age (general or specific) 40 and feeling pretty darn good.

* occupation? Wannabe photographer

* what's in your stable? Moots quiver ( Uno, YBB, Vamoots, Psychlo X)

* fastest speed on a road bike? No idea

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Around 2K

* and, something fun � Everyday you�re alive is fun � live it up!

* picture of yourself?

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~asantos/Biking/alps.jpg

tfunkin

01-26-2011, 08:15 PM

* where do you live? Snowy, snowy eastern Mass.
* explanation of your handle Oh man, that's such a long story. Long, stupid story. You don't need to hear it.
*explanation of your avatar It's a sweet trike, dude!
* age You know, thirties
* occupation Elderly grad student
* favorite bike The crazy Waterford Dave Wages just sold me!
* what's in your stable? The crazy waterford, '86 Pinarello Trevino (mostly original), early late '60s-early '70s A.S. Gillott (might be a Ron Cooper frame, might be junk. Dunno.)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I choose not to reveal as the answer might make me sound like a lazy slob.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Lemme put some wheels on it first.
* and, something fun. I know all Akelman's secrets.

taylorl

01-27-2011, 05:04 AM

* real name, Larry Taylor
* where do you live? Warner Robins GA (originally from Pine Bush NY)
* occupation Engineer
* what's in your stable? Merlin Road, Merlin Mtn
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 7200 miles

VoyTirando

02-07-2011, 02:30 PM

Hey there, folks,

My name is Scott Stamper, and I l hail from Brooklyn, NY, although I'm from Sag Harbor and have lived all over the US in the interim. One of my friends, whose bike i seemed constantly to be fixing, called me the bike whisperer in jest once, so i kept it.

Dunno what an avatar is, so i can't answer that one...

I work as a legal services / legal aid lawyer in NYC. I'm 37 y.o. As soon as i can pay those student loans off, i want to be a 'recovering attorney,' doing something else.

I ride an '87 Pinarello with DuraAce and bontrager racexxxlites. what a ride. One day, i'd like a Serrotta. But, you know, the legal aid job prohibits that right now. My other ride is a '73 Atala fixed gear conversion with DuraAce hubs, velocity rims, campy bits and pieces....

I love riding my bikes. everywhere, and in all weather except the rain. hate rain. my office lets me bring the bicis in, so life is good... I rode several thousand miles last year. No racing, unless you count alley cats. which i'm definitely getting too old for...

cycling competes in my life with 1) rock climbing, 2) my nine-year-old (for whom i built up an old Terry, on which he's giving me a run for my money), 3) telemark skiing, and 4) laziness.

good grief. i'm making myself yawn.

Best, Scott

biker72

02-08-2011, 03:53 PM

* real name- Gary

* where do you live? -Dallas TX suburb. Hot and hot.

* explanation of your handle �Old cyclist

* explanation of your avatar-My new to me Serotta.

* age (general or specific)- 72

* occupation-Retired electronic tech working part time in a bicycle shop.

* best riding bike-Serotta Custom Ti Legend with Campy Record.

* best looking bike-73 Paramount

* what's in your stable-Serotta Custom Ti Legend, 91 Paramount, 73 Paramount

* fastest speed on a road bike? About 45 in Dallas.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?- 3,500 Working just part time I can ride almost any day.

* something fun.-I took a few vacation days and drove from Dallas to Denver last summer to ride some of the local bike trails.

OBD

02-08-2011, 08:44 PM

* real name, if you like Other Brother Darrell
* where do you live? CT. flatlands
* explanation of your handle no need for explanations. it should be pretty obvious...especially to 'Newhart' fans
* explanation of your avatar my LACK of one is a clear indication of my computer skills
* age (general or specific) Double 4's and counting
* occupation Tester of Space Suit parts.
* favorite bike i don't play favorites
* what's in your stable? currently 52 bikes and frames
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? like 53 i think...if i remember correctly. Granville, Mass. last Summer
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not nearly enough
* picture of yourself or your ride? i can't take my picture while i ride. I don't usually text while i ride either
* make up and answer at least one additional question. i fail at 'extra credit' questions
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. I don't lie....(get it? :o )
* and, something fun. a basket full of puppies?

Germany_chris

02-15-2011, 08:03 PM

real name, if you like Chris
* where do you live? Southern Germany
* explanation of your handle no need for explanations
* explanation of your avatar Should I have one?
* age (general or specific) 35
* occupation Operations U.S. Army
* favorite bike I have a favorite
* what's in your stable? Serotta (soon) Muesing, Schwinn, Cresta
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? once I fast
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Apple doesn;t make cyclometers
* picture of yourself or your ride? I'd break the lens
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Alex what is CJTF answer Combined Joint Task Force
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. I really loved the dinner you cooked!
* and, something fun. Ah, women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent. -Neitzsche- especially when they are faster than you

Guzzi

02-17-2011, 03:53 PM

* real name,- Lance
* where do you live?- Newport RI
* explanation of your handle- My motorcycle of choice
* explanation of avatar- Hated that movie
* age (general or specific) 47
* occupation-Senic Artist
* favorite bike Serotta
* what's in your stable? Serotta Concours CS, Van Dessel Rivet
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50 or so, Lake Sunapee NH 1986?
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not really sure, not enough

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told.- Nah, thats not a new Moto Guzzi in the basement Honey, you must have never noticed it.

bmeryman

03-02-2011, 10:01 AM

* real name, if you like - Brendan

* where do you live? - I hail from Holderness, NH, but go to school near Burlington, VT

* explanation of your handle no need for explanations. - No explanation needed

* explanation of your avatar - Nonexistent

* age (general or specific) - 21

* occupation - Student - Mechanical Engineering

* favorite bike - d'Autremont Cycles steel hardtail (builder in Burlington, VT)

* what's in your stable? - d'Autremont mtb, Trek cross bike, Supersix, singlespeed (not fixie) brakeless campus bike (deathtrap), looking for a nice steel road frame though

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - Yet another Kinsman Notch: 64 mph

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - Don't know, haven't had a computer for a few years

* picture of yourself or your ride? - It'd be me on my mountain bike

* make up and answer at least one additional question. - I have been told by a professor that I write the worst t's in the world (apparently they look like 7's or something

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. - That I understood everything in calc. 2

* and, something fun - having a 'no-foot-down' contest before every group ride with friends

Lovetoclimb

03-02-2011, 02:06 PM

* real name, if you like: Sam
* where do you live? Cincinnati OH
* explanation of your handle: I see a hill, I fly up it like the Eagle! (when I am en forme of course . . .)
* explanation of your avatar: File too large, lame . .
* age (general or specific) wise beyond my years
* occupation: sometimes engineer, sometimes paper pusher
* favorite bike: Colnago or Crumpton, Colnago or Crumpton :crap:
* what's in your stable? Colnago Master X-Light, Crumpton Corsa M, Rivendell Rambouillet (for sale btw!)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? How about the slowest!? Brasstown bald, Hot a** day in July, 2010 4MPH!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 10,000+
* picture of yourself or your ride? Check bsmcycling.com
* make up and answer at least one additional question. "Is Nirvana capable on a bike?" I would wager so.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? . . . Well it would likely need to remain a secret . . .
* and, something fun. What if this really was all there is . . . ?

gregblow

03-09-2011, 06:14 PM

* real name, if you like: Gregg
* where do you live? Delray Beach FL
* explanation of your handle: nothing to hide
* explanation of your avatar: dad
* age (general or specific) 41
* occupation: salesman, people pleaser
* favorite bike: my next one
* what's in your stable? always a P3 for ironman and s works road bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? 48
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 10,000
* picture of yourself or your ride? facebook me
* make up and answer at least one additional question. "Is Nirvana capable on a bike?" yep
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? i love my job
* and, something fun. i want to ride my bike

dukeisno1

03-12-2011, 08:38 AM

* real name, if you like Joe G.
* where do you live? Austin TX
* explanation of your handle Duke basketball fan (really, Coach K fan)
* age mid-30s
* occupation IT Systems Analyst
* favorite bike Just one? Calfee Dragonfly
* what's in your stable? De Rosa Neo Primato, Guru TriTi
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Over the speed limit (55 mph?) on Tumbleweed hill in Austin. 2003 when I was younger and braver
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Best ride ever: 2010 Triple By-Pass
* and, something fun. Met my wife bike riding. Raced up a hill and she won. Asked her out the same day.

daveporter

03-14-2011, 08:25 PM

I'm dave, I'm a framebuilder. Actually started before Ben, here.
Still ride a fair amount for my 60 years. Hit 69MPH in CO. on Molas pass near Durango. My favorite bike is going to have to be one of my own builds. My current Columbus Spirit (shaped) is a nice all rounder. No nicknames, but I'll answer to various things, if you know what I mean. I'm a Vietnam vet. I'm married for over 20 years, no kids, only Rottweilers. I'm a past shop owner .
I make my living still from bicycles and restoring and repairing 50's, 60's and 70's foreign sports cars and anything else that piques my interest.I have a blog and a gallery. Just Google Porter Custom Bikes and you'll know more about me than I can remember at any one time. Hope to meet some of you in San Diego in April.

cuda2k

03-18-2011, 11:40 AM

Figured if I'm going to spend a bit more time over here I might as well formally introduce myself. Some will likely recognize the username from a much larger cycling forum elsewhere on the web.

* real name: Jon Fischer
* where do you live? Allen (N. Dallas) TX
* explanation of your handle: long story, old nickname that suck.
* age: few weeks shy of 30.
* occupation: software developer (web based)
* favorite bike: Gazelle Champion Mondial (at least for the next 11mo.)
* what's in your stable? 2 Gazelle Champion Mondials (78 & 83), 86 Serotta Nova, 06 Fuji Team Issue WCS.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Think I crested 42 on one of the only hills around capable of gathering up speed like that.
* make up and answer at least one additional question, "best time to ride?": First thing in the morning either mid fall or early spring when the winds are calm and just a hint of fog is over the fields.
* and, something fun: Just put down a deposit for my first custom frame. :banana: Now just have to find a way to survive the wait. :crap:

pavel

03-25-2011, 03:03 PM

Hi, new to the forum. I just bought a CdA frameset from a local shop thats closing and I got a great deal on it, I dont know that I would have been able to afford one otherwise. I just ordered a Campy Centaur group for it and it should be built in a week or two!

* real name, if you like: Pavel
* where do you live? San Jose, CA
* explanation of your handle: My name
* age (general or specific) 30
* occupation: Software QA Engineer
* favorite bike: 1972 Motobecane le Champion
* what's in your stable? 72 Motobecane, 72 Gitane, 2008 Motobecane, 2010 SE Premium brew
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? How about the slowest!? Milpitas, CA, 39mph
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5,000+
* picture of yourself or your ride? http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183332_10150096910947861_644002860_6328798_7720318 _n.jpg
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Is Math a dangerous, addictive epidemic? Yes