Right this moment’s Readers’ Rig is from Florida and is an actual Traditional – A 1989 Greg Lemond. Over time it has been shod with gears, however now the proud proprietor, Jeff Ogren, has gone ‘fixie’ on his metal steed. Campagnolo nonetheless performs a giant half in Jeff’s pleasure and pleasure.
Identify: Jeff Ogren
Location: Seminole, Florida
Bike: 1989 Greg Lemond
Groupset: Campagnolo very combined
Wheels: Campagnolo Proton
Pedals: Look Keo
Saddle: Bontrager
Different: Campagnolo titanium seatpost, 3ttt bars and stem
Weight: 22 lbs.
When did you purchase it?
1989.
What made you select this bike?
Large Greg Lemond fan.
Have you ever executed any modifications/additions to it?
No mods to the body. It has had a number of Campy teams on it, from Refrain 8 velocity, then 9 speeds. I’ve used mono-plainer Refrain brakes (greatest brakes ever made), then Deltas, now Veloce brakes. The report crank-set has been on it most of its life, been by way of heck.
What number of miles/kilometers do you do a 12 months?
About 2000-3000 miles/12 months.
What do you like about this bike?
It’s easy as may be, loves to show, very steady at excessive speeds.
Favourite driving space?
New England again roads.
Favourite driving expertise in your bike?
Again within the day, a few of my driving buddies had been 200 lbs, and had no concern of 50mph speeds. Mountain street in North Granby ended with a slope that was simple to hit 50 mph, not too exhausting to get to 55, and 60mph as soon as. Life could be very targeted at that velocity. The LeMond was very assured and steady going quick. The Mt Greylock Century was additionally an amazing trip, with 10,000 ft of climbing. Each hill was a number of miles up, and the descents had been simply as lengthy. After all it rained for many of it.
Future upgrades?
No upgrades deliberate, but when I can get these mono-plainer Refrain brakes once more…
Final phrases?
I’ve labored as a mechanic in plenty of bike outlets, so I’ve had the possibility to trip lots of of various bikes. I’ve usually been jealous of different peoples bikes, however I comfortable to personal a motorcycle that’s on my top-ten checklist of greatest bikes. I’ve had 24 street bikes, 70 whole in my life, they usually come and go, however this one will stick with me.
# Pictures by Brian Jackson type the Bikery in St. Pete.
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