Gunner, Last week, I actually put into writing things that I had only thought about, but never actually spoke, concerning the seat cluster on my 1985 Trek 660. Today, in repayment, while on a nice afternoon ride, my Trek paid me back by snapping the return spring in one of my beloved Simplex Retro-friction shifters! I vow to never again write or voice negative comments concerning a bike that I am still actively riding. -Tony
Mr Gabus's seat cluster is a nice, pre-1985 set cluster. My first Trek (a 1984) had one just like it. Things got ugly in 1985 though..... (I'm riding the Merckx tomorrow!) -Tony
Ok, On to the next subject for tomorrow... Hopefully we will discuss the Pave' tomorrow a la the Le Enfant' Roubaix. The TDF is a real loose cannon so far, just the way I like it. Also having a hard time picking the one to cheer for so far. One sure thing I will not be rooting for the Spaniard.
hopefully someone will forward this to the new Heron guy and tell him what we think
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I spent time with him yesterday. He wanted to know what was wrong with his cluster. He views it though the eyes of new love.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy he loves his bride. I am just saying, if he wants to sell bikes. i.e. to me.
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I didn't mean the guy you gave it to, I meant the guy resurrecting the brand
ReplyDeleteGunner, Last week, I actually put into writing things that I had only thought about, but never actually spoke, concerning the seat cluster on my 1985 Trek 660. Today, in repayment, while on a nice afternoon ride, my Trek paid me back by snapping the return spring in one of my beloved Simplex Retro-friction shifters! I vow to never again write or voice negative comments concerning a bike that I am still actively riding. -Tony
ReplyDeleteMr Gabus's seat cluster is a nice, pre-1985 set cluster. My first Trek (a 1984) had one just like it. Things got ugly in 1985 though.....
ReplyDelete(I'm riding the Merckx tomorrow!) -Tony
I say we party at his expense. Darwin is at work again.
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Ok, On to the next subject for tomorrow... Hopefully we will discuss the Pave' tomorrow a la the Le Enfant' Roubaix. The TDF is a real loose cannon so far, just the way I like it. Also having a hard time picking the one to cheer for so far. One sure thing I will not be rooting for the Spaniard.
ReplyDeleteJacques Gabus'