Who are you (and what do you look like)?

[tikpman]

Hi everyone,
my name is ken and i am a titanium aficionado. I have 6 ti bikes and learning so much since 2015 but probably no where near level of you guys riding style. I ride mostly here in south florida but have travelled and rode in japan as well as south america. I enjoy older groupsets but ironically modern cranks with my favorite being ti super record. i like kogel ceramic bearings and they help me as i am more of a masher and somehow the ceramic bearings allow me to move with more ease. I have always loved building up bikes as well as kinda zoning out whilst I look at them and it inspires me to move my body as i am more of a pullup and pushup guy and not too big on gyms so the whole outside world is my gym. My favorite ti builder is serotta but merlin is a close 2nd.

I look forward to conversing with you guys and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this awesome gathering place of cycling souls.

[rogerspam]

* real name, if you like: Roger
* where do you live? Bay Area, California
* explanation of your handle - originally junk email handle but I do like spam musubi
* explanation of your avatar N/A
* age (general or specific) 50
* occupation - medicine
* favorite bike - I've enjoyed all my bikes but do miss the one that was stolen...
* what's in your stable? Cervelo RS and just got a Serotta Fondo (from bikerboy337, some parts from Clean39T & vincenz-thanks PL!)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48? 49? Down a steep hill below Skyline
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike? 2000-3000?
* picture of yourself or your ride? See below
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What do you want out of life? Help someone have a better life, go on a bike trip (almost there--taking one in Japan later this fall) and when my kids are out of the house ride my bike everyday if want

[Karl_Tyrson]

*Real name, Karl
* where do you live? Nova Scotia. Can....Flat & Windy
* explanation of your handle D'uh
* explanation of your avatar My special lady in the coast of Cape Breton
* age (general or specific) 43
* occupation Architect
* favorite bike Colnago
* what's in your stable? Colnago Crystal
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Around 110 kph. Descending La Malinche mountain at a road race in Mexico, 1998.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Very few, around 8,000 km. Just made a come back to cycling after 10 years
* picture of yourself or your ride? In another thread
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is the next bike you want to buy? Colnago Extreme C “Jet”
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I bought the power meter being drunk AF and can’t take it back (to my wife)
* and, something fun. Endure climbing to enjoy descending

Greeting to all

[cgolvin]

Welcome to the Paceline!

Originally Posted by Karl_Tyrson

* and, something fun. Endure climbing to enjoy descending

I know this is a familiar refrain, but, while I like descending as much as the next rider, climbing is more fun.

[BeRad]

Name: Brad
* where do you live? - Saratoga Springs, NY
* explanation of your handle. - A skiing buddy's typical greeting. It stuck with a few of my friends.
* explanation of your avatar - TBD
* age (general or specific) - 40's
* occupation - self employed in agricultural/finance industry
* favorite bike - 1994 Giant Sedona ATX. It was the timing and freedom more than the bike.
* what's in your stable? Lynskey G300, Lightweight Urgestalt, YT Jeffsey. There are more but those see the most miles.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Low 50's a few different places but Lake Deso and Corinth Mtn Rd
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2-3k? I'm not sure.
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least favorite is waking up and motivating for an early morning ride. Most favorite is riding with friends who are all close to the same fitness.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - I try not too, it's too much to remember.
* and, something fun. Riding the Co-Motion triple and the Burley Tandem with the kids.
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - Initially a google search years ago, however discussions with a friend brought me back.

[joewildwood]

Name: Joe
* where do you live? - Northern Virginia (aka NoVA)
* explanation of your handle. - Joe + the street I grew up on, Wildwood Court. JoeWildwood.
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one.
* age (general or specific) - 40's
* occupation - Government bureaucrat
* favorite bike - 2009 Cannondale CAAD9
* what's in your stable? Said Cannondale, Cervelo R3, and a couple mountain bikes (Commencal Meta TR and a Canyon)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hit ~40 mph once going down hill in New Mexico about 10 years ago, when I was much braver.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not much. Less than 100. I broke my leg a year and a half ago and am just getting back into riding. Most I ever road in one year was about ~3k miles
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least favorite is when I run out of gears going up a long/steep hill. Favorite is rolling on smooth new tarmac.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - that I didn't love someone
* and, something fun. Rediscovering the joy of riding after injury and surgery kept me off for over a year.
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - Did a google search for used Ardennes wheelset and an post in the classified forum popped up. Still trying to snag it.

[jmans]

Originally Posted by Minion

I'm not sure if we're meant to reply in this thread but that RT is giving me the strongest flashbacks: mostly for the wired earpieces dispatch *really* wanted us to wear so customers couldn't heat the chatter, and flogging it across town because your 2nd battery had died, having to hand off all the jobs in your bag and get back to dispatch and hope there was a fresh battery there that would last the rest of the day. I can even remember the name of the comms company we had to lease those things off for some obscure but also really expensive reason.

LOL, those headphone were just for music. I always just turned the radio off when i went inside.. and as the years piled on I just kept it off unless really needed.

mid day battery swap is crazy, I assume this was in the 90s?

[Johnny7]

* where do you live? Gettysburg, Pa area
* explanation of your handle: n/a
* age I've lost track
* occupation: Everyday is Saturday now
* favorite bike: 63mm Serotta, purchasing something new is not out of the question
* what's in your stable: Custom fit Serotta(s)x2, 2023 Trek FX3 10x1
* Groupsets: all 9 speed Campagnolo (not the Trek)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? 50mph on a steep hill on a group ride. A horizontal bike pump popped out and was bouncing on the rear tire spokes, had no choice but to grab it Fix? Black tape - Velcro straps
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? It was a lot back in the day, getting back into riding.
* picture of yourself or your ride? updated
* longest ride: plenty of centuries, a few bike tours, countless training rides
* fastest ride: 100 miles 20mph average

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[Cyclerant]

Name: Mike
From: North Georgia
My screen name : my last name and rider #
Reason for avatar: why not probably part of a tattoo at some point
Age: 55
Occupation: close to retirement so trying to not let that define me
Quiver: Colnago C64, Moots Compact, Colnago C40 HP BStay, Moser TK2,
Colnago G3-X, Custom Tom Teasdale Geared / Single Cross Bike, Moots MootoX, Moots MX Divide, Moots YBB SS, Stickl Branch Bomber SS
Fastest Speed on a Road Bike: 51 Wolf Pen
Miles this year: 3600
Future goal: lower weight same power
Where would I live abroad. Riccione Italy

[dave thompson]

Originally Posted by Cyclerant

Name: Mike
From: North Georgia
My screen name : my last name and rider #
Reason for avatar: why not probably part of a tattoo at some point
Age: 55
Occupation: close to retirement so trying to not let that define me
Quiver: Colnago C64, Moots Compact, Colnago C40 HP BStay, Moser TK2,
Colnago G3-X, Custom Tom Teasdale Geared / Single Cross Bike, Moots MootoX, Moots MX Divide, Moots YBB SS, Stickl Branch Bomber SS
Fastest Speed on a Road Bike: 51 Wolf Pen
Miles this year: 3600
Future goal: lower weight same power
Where would I live abroad. Riccione Italy

Welcome! I spent a fantastic week in Riccione many years ago!

[Cyclerant]

Headed back in April.

[pedalwildrako]

* where do you live? Louisville, Kentucky, flat with rolling terrain of southern Indiana.
* explanation of your handle - Part of my name, and I was on a group ride and some one said I have a high cadence
* explanation of your avatar N/A
* age (general or specific) 36
* occupation - 20 years in hospitality- former restaurant manager, moving into tech
* favorite bike - Ridley X-Ride Disc for cyclocross shenanigans, and my first geared 'road bike'
* what's in your stable? Ritchey X-Ride Disc, Giant Bowery '84 SS, Giant Talon 29er. Would love to add a Ritchey Breakaway road or Gunnar Roadie with SS couplers to the stable
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48mph in southern Indiana, 2020
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike? 700
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Pie or ice cream? Pie! Gotta love the crust.

[BruceVelo]

Name: Bruce
* Rumford, RI
* explanation of your handle. - It's the best I could come up with
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't figured out how to add one yet.
* age (general or specific) - Almost 60
* occupation - Cut rate executive, part time bike shop staff.
* favorite bike - Moots Vamoots RCS
* what's in your stable? Vamoots RCS, Soma Smoothie ES, Parlee Chebacco, Schwinn Paramount, Specialized Vado SL and Fatboy Carbon
* fastest speed on a road bike? 50+ in a prep school road race in VT 40 years ago.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Very few.
* picture of yourself or your ride? None exist

* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - Lee made me do it.

[AngryScientist]

Welcome Bruce.

I just approved a bunch of new user requests today, so welcome to all of our new members. Go team!

[dkdm]

Angry,
Thanks!
Took a bit of time Not a jab.

FYI, When I got approved I received 8-10 duplicate emails. Also not a jab.

I need to work on my intro (been spending way too much time research new wheelset).

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Welcome Bruce.

I just approved a bunch of new user requests today, so welcome to all of our new members. Go team!