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Was a road cyclist back in the day and yes much more more dangerous with cars/factors you can't control, but more cost effective since you really just need one bike and there's less moving parts that wear down over time

I haven't ridden in about 5 years, but this was not my experience, haha. It was a money pit. Always wanted new wheels, the latest bike (to add, not replace), new power meter, upgraded components, etc..

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Posted by Slippy

Across the rivah

Member since Aug 2005

6607 posts

Posted on 11/6/23 at 12:44 pm to Jon A thon

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I haven't ridden in about 5 years, but this was not my experience, haha. It was a money pit.

There are over 100 miles of paved trails in the greater NO area, most of them on the river levees where there are no vehicles or intersections to worry about. You just get out there and fly.

I have a Marin gravel bike with 32cc tires... So more or less a road config. God forbid I wipe out on that thing. I'm a big dude, and if I hit the ground I'm toast. but I try to ride every weekend. You get to be outdoors with the fresh air, and you can go fast.

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Posted by Obtuse1

Westside Bodymore Yo

Member since Sep 2016

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Posted on 11/7/23 at 2:14 am to Jon A thon

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I haven't ridden in about 5 years, but this was not my experience, haha. It was a money pit. Always wanted new wheels, the latest bike (to add, not replace), new power meter, upgraded components, etc..

While I do enjoy the latest stuff I am also a huge fan of riding vintage bikes. I am 80% roadie and have 3 Colnago Master X light frames all with period Campy groupsets one with a C Record groupset with Delta brakes, the most beautiful groupset Campy ever made. But my newest project is a MTB. I am partial to 26" hardtails that we raced in the 90s.

I just finished building the wheels. They are all period correct NOS. Chris King hubs, Mavic SUP X517 Citron Rims with DT double butted spokes and blue Al nipples.

My current shop monkey got in this picture!

The frame is a 1997 Rocky Mountain Team Only Vertex Limited built from Easton HBO Elite Tubing (hand welded) with the Canadian maple leaf fade paint. I have a full XTR NOS group with Race Face, Syncros, Nuke Proof, Chris King, Salsa and Selle Italia parts. I have a brand new (but I had to rebuild it) Rock Shox SID Air Fork. The whole rig will be under 18 pounds when I get her finished. The only thing not vintage will be tires, tubes and cables.