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

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by 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

Welcome to the forum Dave.

I sheepishly admit, I have no idea why that email thing would have happened. Sorry about that

[dkdm]

Name: Dave
* where do you live? Near St Louis, MO
* explanation of your handle? Mix of initials and family names
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one
* age (general or specific) Low 60's
* occupation - Defense Contractor
* favorite bike - 2013 Steelhead (remastered Lynskey R300)
* what's in your stable? Above Steelhead and a cheap MTN bike for bikejoring with the huskies
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hit 45 or 46 during 22 or 23 RAGBRAI
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Finally crested 3k, been within 50-100 miles two other years. Someday work won’t get in the way.
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: dealing with traffic (worrying I’m going to get hit by the clue bus… again); Favorite: out on back country roads listening to the birds and corn sway in the wind, tailwind of course.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - That I never lie
* and, something fun - Nothing fun here (sorry, maybe that’s a lie)
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - Previous DuckDuckGo search

[socksinSPDsanda]

Name: Jeffrey
* where do you live? Davis, CA
* explanation of your handle? truncated version on my bicycle footwear fashion
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one
* age (general or specific) - mid 30's
* occupation - Transportation Planning
* favorite bike - depends on the day
* what's in your stable? one brompton, two surly, two black mountain, one ibis full sus, one trek tandem, 1984 Peugeot, one Tom Teesdale, one Waterford (Milwaukee fixed gear), and another few odd bikes from life running private bike shares
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hit 48 mph, going down Hwy 101 in SLO, I think.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? idk, probably like 1,000 or so. last year was off.
* picture of yourself or your ride? find it on IG @sockinSPDsandals
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: finding a road sabotaged with thumb tacks; Favorite: three day CC bike tour from San Jose to Santa Barabara one year Hwy 1 fell into the oceans.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - that fast is fun, fun is relative
* and, something fun - kite flying as an adult is loads of fun
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - friends

[swartzcr]

Name: Noah
* where do you live? Oakland, CA
* explanation of your handle? AOL
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one
* age (general or specific) - mid 30's
* occupation - Typist
* favorite bike - Crust Romanceur
* what's in your stable? All-City Zig Zag, Crust Bombora, Romanceur, and Lightning Bolt, MB-2 with a cargo fork, VO Polyvalent, Riv Platypus
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I've hit 40 on a downhill, but I don't really seek out fast descents.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? a little over 11,000, but I wasn't too careful about counting
* picture of yourself or your ride? Last image here: https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com...is-brest-paris
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: Cars, Favorite: Eating pastries.
* and, something fun - Pinball
* How did you find the paceline Forum? - friends

[swartzcr]

Name: Noah
* where do you live? Oakland, CA
* explanation of your handle? AOL
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one
* age (general or specific) - mid 30's
* occupation - Typist
* favorite bike - Crust Romanceur
* what's in your stable? All-City Zig Zag, Crust Bombora, Romanceur, and Lightning Bolt, MB-2 with a cargo fork, VO Polyvalent, Riv Platypus
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I've hit 40 on a downhill, but I don't really seek out fast descents.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? a little over 11,000, but I wasn't too careful about counting
* picture of yourself or your ride? Last image here: https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com...is-brest-paris
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: Cars, Favorite: Eating pastries.
* and, something fun - Pinball
* How did you find the paceline Forum? - friends

[Midatlantic]

* real name, if you like Sam
* where do you live? East Coast
* explanation of your handle It's the race
* explanation of your avatar Don't have one yet
* age (general or specific) 36
* occupation Fixing coffee and the likes at a big bank
* favorite bike Don't do favorites
* what's in your stable?
* fastest speed on a road bike?
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 200-300
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told 200-300
* and, something fun. That wasn't fun enough?
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* Not sure, Google I think

[tigerdognew]

* real name, if you like Doug
* where do you live? Sunny San Diego
* explanation of your handle The pup at my feet when I started using handles on boards
* explanation of your avatar as above
* age (general or specific) is just a number. mine is higher than I feel
* occupation joyfully retired
* favorite bike Klein Réve
* what's in your stable? Klein Réve, vintage Klein Rascal, vintage Vitus 979
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50-something, downhill on gravel on a Bridgestone MB-2, Colorado fire road.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? about 200, but I only started in September and am coming off a 30 year hiatus and health challenges.
* picture of yourself or your ride? watch this space
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What's your phone ring tone?"A Question of Decision" by Os Mundi
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never told a big lie.
* and, something fun. meeting new folks every time I ride.
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* Searching with Duck Duck Go for info on old Suntour derailleurs

[Josh_W]

* real name, if you like Josh
* where do you live? Flat Columbus, Ohio
* explanation of your handle Um, ya...
* explanation of your avatar as above We get avatars?
* age (general or specific)Over 50
* occupation Computer Geek
* favorite bike Pre-2011 Cannondales
* what's in your stable? 2008 Cannondale Caffeine 29er, 2002 R600 Sport, 2007 Six13 Slice Ironman 2, 2002 Adventure 600 (converted to gravel), 2021 Synapse Carbon
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43mph on a pave bike path with a 10mph limit, 2022
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? About 200 - I mostly stick to the bike path.
* picture of yourself or your ride? Both:
* make up and answer at least one additional question. First Bike? Schwinn Stingray
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: The answer every time my wife asks how many bikes I have.
* and, something fun. Building and maintaining MTB trails
* How did you find the paceline Forum? Google result for "Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod For Sale"

[StressStrain]

Name: Dave
* where do you live? Detroit, MI
* explanation of your handle? my occupation
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 50-ish
* occupation - mechanical engineer
* favorite bike - tied: 2021 Ibis Hakka MX and 1997 Ibis Hakkalugi
* what's in your stable? those 2 Ibis, plus a 1990 American M16 mountain bike
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? high 30s, dunno when
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3600
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: dealing with drivers that can't share the road; Favorite: peace and quiet on backroads
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told?
* and, something fun? I grew up in Iowa but never road RAGBRAI
* How did you find the paceline Forum? Searching for pictures of beautiful Speedvagen paint

[tootall]

Name: Andrew
* where do you live? North LA (the state, not the city that incorrectly uses our abbreviation)
* explanation of your handle? 6’6” and used it on a previous forum. Thought I was clever until I met “Yetti” who was about 6’8-9” and made me feel small.
* explanation of your avatar: I need to get one.
* age (general or specific) 40-ish
* occupation - Engineering Project Manager
* favorite bike - mostly because it’s most recent, my Cervelo Caledonia 5
* what's in your stable? the Caledonia, an Epic Evo Expert, an old Crux Disc, a Trek Stache, and a Tarmac Pro SL4
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50ish, coming down from Bear Lake in RMNP
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? maybe 3000?
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: rude drivers AND trying to maintain watts downhill; Favorite: cresting a hill to a wide open view
* and, something fun? I also like motorcycles?
* How did you find the paceline Forum? msl819

[jacob5]

real name, maybe my username
* where do you live? Bay Area
* explanation of your handle …
* explanation of your avatar none
* age (general or specific) late 20s
* occupation mostly unemployed
* favorite bike
* what's in your stable? Forbidden Druid, Specialized P3, Bombtrack hook, and a Sunday bmx
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? Probably like 40 something
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 0 don’t have a road bike but a decent amount of road on my other bikes
* picture of yourself or your ride? Nah
* and, something fun. I love bucees
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* google

[Novasfyre]

Name: Jonathan
* where do you live? Portland, OR
* explanation of your handle? 25 year old gamertag
* explanation of your avatar - don't have one
* age (general or specific) - I'm not 40 yet! STAY AWAY!
* occupation - International man of logistics
* favorite bike - Mine or any bike?
* what's in your stable? Two Framed Basswoods (Carbon and Ti), Fairlight Secan 2.5 (leaving the stable), Sklar Super Something (too big), Soma Fog Cutter V1, Raleigh Clubman (Not one of the cool vintage ones, but lovely to ride and cheap as chips)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hit 45MPH going down Thompson canyon outside Estes Park. Still got honked at by carbrain.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not nearly enough
* picture of yourself or your ride? find it on IG @sockinSPDsandals
* what are your favorite and least favorite moments related to road biking activities? Least: drivers deciding to attempt murder every third ride; Favorite: Getting passed by a beast of a human in a Hawaiian shirt, sandals, and zinc nose cream while they were riding on a New Belgium cruiser during the Tour of the Moon in Western Colorado.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - That I won't buy any more bikes until I thin the stable.
* and, something fun - My 4 year old thinks ravioli is "legit good"
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* - friends

[AngryScientist]

Welcome new friends.

My apologies that I've been slow to approve new members, as the spam bot requests are getting ridiculous.

[Cloudofheaven]

Name: Kevin
* where do you live? Phoenix, Arizona
explanation of your handle I came up with the handle as my online username for my Sony PSP handheld console when I was in 5th grade. I have decided to stick with the handle ever since.
* explanation of your avatar I don't have a avatar
* age (general or specific) 27
* occupation Database Administrator
* favorite bike Pegoretti Responsorium
* what's in your stable? Pegoretti Responsorium and Trek Madone 6.7 SSL. I recently acquired a Time ADHX, a Bishop All-Road, and a Vicious Cycles Rabbit Fighter, however I haven't built them up or ridden them.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down South Mountain in Phoenix, AZ
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 4,092.6 miles
* How many keyboards do you have? I have 8 keyboards. I love collecting custom keyboards in addition to owning and riding bicycles.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told I only have one keyboard
* and, something fun. My 12th grade science teacher gave me roasted crickets to try
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* Googling for bikes and parts to buy to fuel by bike collecting addiction.

[cgolvin]

Welcome -- nice Respo!