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**iheiramo** · 04-12-2018, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Downshifters, 1" headset and cromoly steel tubing (maybe reynolds)... Proper retro!!!!! 😃

'89 Peugeot Mont Blanc road bike with original brakes and gears. Bought it couple of years ago from original owner who sold it to make room for new bike as it had been idle for 17 years.

**mattb123** · 04-15-2018, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

Out riding with my wife today. Really nice conditions!
K-3 & 18-135

**noelcmn** · 04-17-2018, 02:16 AM

Security Guards bike at the local Botanical Gardens

And one of several passing cyclist on the same visit. I was too slow to react.

nocturnal · 04-17-2018, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Out riding with my wife today. Really nice conditions!
K-3 & 18-135

If I had terrain like that I would use my mountain bike but here it is a mud festival all year and I don't like getting dirty! Lucky you!

**mattb123** · 04-17-2018, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

If I had terrain like that I would use my mountain bike but here it is a mud festival all year and I don't like getting dirty! Lucky you!

We do get some mud and even call part of the spring thaw "mud season" but it was a quick and early one this year due to low snow levels.
But most of the spring, summer, and fall the riding is great and I ride this right from my house. Of course that's a trade-off too because we often have to drive to the next town (1.5 hrs) to do stuff like go to Home Depot or get our Toyota serviced. But I like to ride a lot and only go to Home Depot if I must so it works out ok for me!

nocturnal · 04-17-2018, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

We do get some mud and even call part of the spring thaw "mud season" but it was a quick and early one this year due to low snow levels.
But most of the spring, summer, and fall the riding is great and I ride this right from my house. Of course that's a trade-off too because we often have to drive to the next town (1.5 hrs) to do stuff like go to Home Depot or get our Toyota serviced. But I like to ride a lot and only go to Home Depot if I must so it works out ok for me!

I'd prefer to live next door to beautiful mother nature rather than some shops, and thinking of moving out of the city so I can hike or ride my bike right from the house. Cycling home here shortly and I need to ride on the footpath because of the crazy drivers in their metal coffins!!!

Lucky you and don't bother with the home improvement stuff 😃

mohb · 04-17-2018, 11:04 AM

I have ordered an ebike conversion kit

After a life spent pedaling my legs now find it difficult to get me up inclines or very far from home but the thought of not going out for a bike ride was too awful to contemplate so I am converting my favorite road bike so i can still have that special pleasure that comes with being out on a bike.

**mattb123** · 04-17-2018, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

I'd prefer to live next door to beautiful mother nature rather than some shops, and thinking of moving out of the city so I can hike or ride my bike right from the house. Cycling home here shortly and I need to ride on the footpath because of the crazy drivers in their metal coffins!!!

Lucky you and don't bother with the home improvement stuff 😃

Right but I need to go somewhere like that for a new washing machine or freezer every now and then.

Yes, I feel the same way. It's a good life even if not always convenient.

**clackers** · 04-17-2018, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by mohb

I have ordered an ebike conversion kit

After a life spent pedaling my legs now find it difficult to get me up inclines or very far from home but the thought of not going out for a bike ride was too awful to contemplate so I am converting my favorite road bike so i can still have that special pleasure that comes with being out on a bike.

We had this done for my wife, and I'll happily get a conversion for my gravel grinder when that time comes, too. I don't want to be 'that guy' holding everyone else up, and I love riding too much to consider giving it away.

**mattb123** · 04-23-2018, 09:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Great riding close to home yesterday after skiing powder the day before. I love spring in the Rockies!

**mattb123** · 05-09-2018, 09:42 PM - **5 Likes**

Stormy selfie from my after work ride this evening. Beautiful out there tonight!

nocturnal · 05-10-2018, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Stormy selfie from my after work ride this evening. Beautiful out there tonight!

Fantastic photo 😎 great place you live

**mattb123** · 05-10-2018, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Fantastic photo 😎 great place you live

Thank you! It is very nice here as long as you aren't only into city stuff.

**mattb123** · 05-20-2018, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

More trail opened in our local areas recently. Nice riding but it's looking like it could be a very dry summer.
K-3 & 18-135

**mattb123** · 05-24-2018, 07:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Evening ride last night scoping photo spots for a big race I'm shooting on the local trails this weekend.
K-3 & 18-135

04-17-2018, 11:04 AM	#1657
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Feeling guilty I have ordered an ebike conversion kit After a life spent pedaling my legs now find it difficult to get me up inclines or very far from home but the thought of not going out for a bike ride was too awful to contemplate so I am converting my favorite road bike so i can still have that special pleasure that comes with being out on a bike.

04-23-2018, 09:03 AM - 3 Likes	#1660
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Great riding close to home yesterday after skiing powder the day before. I love spring in the Rockies! Last edited by mattb123; 05-09-2018 at 09:41 PM.

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04-12-2018, 11:45 AM	#1651
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by nocturnal Downshifters, 1" headset and cromoly steel tubing (maybe reynolds)... Proper retro!!!!! 😃 '89 Peugeot Mont Blanc road bike with original brakes and gears. Bought it couple of years ago from original owner who sold it to make room for new bike as it had been idle for 17 years.

04-15-2018, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#1652
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Out riding with my wife today. Really nice conditions! K-3 & 18-135

04-17-2018, 02:16 AM	#1653
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,182	Security Guards bike at the local Botanical Gardens And one of several passing cyclist on the same visit. I was too slow to react.

04-17-2018, 03:23 AM	#1654
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by mattb123 Out riding with my wife today. Really nice conditions! K-3 & 18-135 If I had terrain like that I would use my mountain bike but here it is a mud festival all year and I don't like getting dirty! Lucky you!

04-17-2018, 08:55 AM	#1655
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by nocturnal If I had terrain like that I would use my mountain bike but here it is a mud festival all year and I don't like getting dirty! Lucky you! We do get some mud and even call part of the spring thaw "mud season" but it was a quick and early one this year due to low snow levels. But most of the spring, summer, and fall the riding is great and I ride this right from my house. Of course that's a trade-off too because we often have to drive to the next town (1.5 hrs) to do stuff like go to Home Depot or get our Toyota serviced. But I like to ride a lot and only go to Home Depot if I must so it works out ok for me!

04-17-2018, 11:03 AM	#1656
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by mattb123 We do get some mud and even call part of the spring thaw "mud season" but it was a quick and early one this year due to low snow levels. But most of the spring, summer, and fall the riding is great and I ride this right from my house. Of course that's a trade-off too because we often have to drive to the next town (1.5 hrs) to do stuff like go to Home Depot or get our Toyota serviced. But I like to ride a lot and only go to Home Depot if I must so it works out ok for me! I'd prefer to live next door to beautiful mother nature rather than some shops, and thinking of moving out of the city so I can hike or ride my bike right from the house. Cycling home here shortly and I need to ride on the footpath because of the crazy drivers in their metal coffins!!! Lucky you and don't bother with the home improvement stuff 😃

04-17-2018, 12:23 PM	#1658
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by nocturnal I'd prefer to live next door to beautiful mother nature rather than some shops, and thinking of moving out of the city so I can hike or ride my bike right from the house. Cycling home here shortly and I need to ride on the footpath because of the crazy drivers in their metal coffins!!! Lucky you and don't bother with the home improvement stuff 😃 Right but I need to go somewhere like that for a new washing machine or freezer every now and then. Yes, I feel the same way. It's a good life even if not always convenient.

04-17-2018, 12:37 PM	#1659
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by mohb I have ordered an ebike conversion kit After a life spent pedaling my legs now find it difficult to get me up inclines or very far from home but the thought of not going out for a bike ride was too awful to contemplate so I am converting my favorite road bike so i can still have that special pleasure that comes with being out on a bike. We had this done for my wife, and I'll happily get a conversion for my gravel grinder when that time comes, too. I don't want to be 'that guy' holding everyone else up, and I love riding too much to consider giving it away.

05-09-2018, 09:42 PM - 5 Likes	#1661
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Stormy selfie from my after work ride this evening. Beautiful out there tonight!

05-10-2018, 03:08 PM	#1662
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by mattb123 Stormy selfie from my after work ride this evening. Beautiful out there tonight! Fantastic photo 😎 great place you live

05-10-2018, 04:07 PM	#1663
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by nocturnal Fantastic photo 😎 great place you live Thank you! It is very nice here as long as you aren't only into city stuff.

05-20-2018, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#1664
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	More trail opened in our local areas recently. Nice riding but it's looking like it could be a very dry summer. K-3 & 18-135

05-24-2018, 07:27 AM - 2 Likes	#1665
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Evening ride last night scoping photo spots for a big race I'm shooting on the local trails this weekend. K-3 & 18-135