Comments on: My Bikes: 2001 Lemond Buenos Aires Triple Road Bike http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/ Dan Corbett's Adventures Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:51:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wisconsin Bicycling Weekend - Door County Century | Climbtrees http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-16341 Wisconsin Bicycling Weekend - Door County Century | Climbtrees Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:30:22 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-16341 [...] when I stand up and hammer on my Buenos Aires, the Madone’s frame put the power directly into the wheels – and the read wheel could [...] [...] when I stand up and hammer on my Buenos Aires, the Madone’s frame put the power directly into the wheels – and the read wheel could [...]

]]> By: Longest Ride of the Year: Pain from Boulder to Ward via Lyons | Climbtrees http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-15694 Longest Ride of the Year: Pain from Boulder to Ward via Lyons | Climbtrees Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:33:44 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-15694 [...] In training for my upcoming century in Door Country I decided that it was time to pull out my Lemond and do a longer, more challenging ride than these 20-35 miles things I have been doing.  Seeing as [...] [...] In training for my upcoming century in Door Country I decided that it was time to pull out my Lemond and do a longer, more challenging ride than these 20-35 miles things I have been doing.  Seeing as [...]

]]> By: Jim Unversaw http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-13397 Jim Unversaw Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:16:54 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-13397 I've had some time now with the old Lemond BA. What a great ride. Who needs all the new stuff? This old gal is just short of perfect. The 853 Reynolds is lightweight and the 105 components work great too. This bike gives me a lot of pleasure and fitness. I probably will be hanging on to her for a long time. I'd like to see the Lemond back in production. Aside from all the personal bru ha ha that has been going on, the Lemond is a really cool bike. I'm heading out early in the morning for a ride before the 90 degree Atlanta heat kicks in. A quick 15/20 mile ride is no big deal for this 70 year old on the BA. Keep ridin while you got the stuff to work with. I’ve had some time now with the old Lemond BA. What a great ride. Who needs all the new stuff? This old gal is just short of perfect. The 853 Reynolds is lightweight and the 105 components work great too. This bike gives me a lot of pleasure and fitness. I probably will be hanging on to her for a long time. I’d like to see the Lemond back in production. Aside from all the personal bru ha ha that has been going on, the Lemond is a really cool bike. I’m heading out early in the morning for a ride before the 90 degree Atlanta heat kicks in. A quick 15/20 mile ride is no big deal for this 70 year old on the BA. Keep ridin while you got the stuff to work with.

]]> By: Dan Corbett http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-6911 Dan Corbett Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:20:56 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-6911 Hi Jim, Sounds like you worked with a good seller! My Lemond has been confused by temperatures in the 70s and then -15; it has been hard to be anything close to consistent here in Colorado. Hope you enjoy your first ride! -Dan Hi Jim,

Sounds like you worked with a good seller! My Lemond has been confused by temperatures in the 70s and then -15; it has been hard to be anything close to consistent here in Colorado. Hope you enjoy your first ride!

-Dan

]]> By: Jim Unversaw http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-6840 Jim Unversaw Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:16:57 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-6840 I'm back. Weather recently in Atlanta sucked. I also am in the middle of a 1500 square foot redo of my flooring, old carpet out and Laminate in. Back to the LeMond. I received the bike from the Connecticut seller. Put it together (shipped by a local bike shop) and road it briefly. I wanted my good bike mech to speck it out. While watching his expert hands put the bike through a physical exam, he was quite pleased till he got to those wretched Bontrager wheels I was reading about. "I have some bad news" he said. Oh Oh....the rear wheel had about a dozen hairline cracks at the spoke nipples. He feared the wheel would collapse ultimately. So what was I to do. I had already paid for the bike in good faith. My mech..said he would fix me up with a good set of nice Ritchey wheels at a fair price and I went ahead and replaced them. I wrote back to the seller and he stated he honestly was not aware of the cracks as they were hardly seen by the naked eye. But, he agreed to pay me half the cost back on the wheels. I'm okay with that. Now that the weather has moderated and it looks like an early spring has sprung ( I hope ) and my flooring job is nearing completion, I will be getting the Lemond out and stretching her and my legs more. Back later on that. I'm old (69) and stiff from getting up and down, carrying old rolls of carpet to the trailer and all that labor stuff. I look forward to pedaling away on the bike and getting back in shape. At my age if you don't use it you lose it....fast. Talk to ya later. I’m back. Weather recently in Atlanta sucked. I also am in the middle of a 1500 square foot redo of my flooring, old carpet out and Laminate in. Back to the LeMond. I received the bike from the Connecticut seller. Put it together (shipped by a local bike shop) and road it briefly. I wanted my good bike mech to speck it out. While watching his expert hands put the bike through a physical exam, he was quite pleased till he got to those wretched Bontrager wheels I was reading about. “I have some bad news” he said. Oh Oh….the rear wheel had about a dozen hairline cracks at the spoke nipples. He feared the wheel would collapse ultimately. So what was I to do. I had already paid for the bike in good faith. My mech..said he would fix me up with a good set of nice Ritchey wheels at a fair price and I went ahead and replaced them. I wrote back to the seller and he stated he honestly was not aware of the cracks as they were hardly seen by the naked eye. But, he agreed to pay me half the cost back on the wheels. I’m okay with that. Now that the weather has moderated and it looks like an early spring has sprung ( I hope ) and my flooring job is nearing completion, I will be getting the Lemond out and stretching her and my legs more. Back later on that. I’m old (69) and stiff from getting up and down, carrying old rolls of carpet to the trailer and all that labor stuff. I look forward to pedaling away on the bike and getting back in shape. At my age if you don’t use it you lose it….fast. Talk to ya later.

]]> By: CJ http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-5619 CJ Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:35:16 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-5619 I to own an '01 Buenos Aires and love to see other people still riding theirs. I've been off my bike for a couple years but just signed up for my first ride of the season, a century in the hills of Appalachia; only three months to prepare... Yikes! I was considering purchasing a new bike, eyeing the very sexy Bianchi Infinito, but after reading other peoples comments I've decided to stick with my trusty Lemond. I hope Jim will return to let us know how he likes his new steel stead... Enjoy! I to own an ’01 Buenos Aires and love to see other people still riding theirs. I’ve been off my bike for a couple years but just signed up for my first ride of the season, a century in the hills of Appalachia; only three months to prepare… Yikes! I was considering purchasing a new bike, eyeing the very sexy Bianchi Infinito, but after reading other peoples comments I’ve decided to stick with my trusty Lemond. I hope Jim will return to let us know how he likes his new steel stead…

Enjoy!

]]> By: Jim Unversaw http://www.climbtrees.com/2009/08/05/my-bikes-2001-lemond-buenos-aires-triple-road-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-5122 Jim Unversaw Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:15:34 +0000 http://www.climbtrees.com/?p=190#comment-5122 Dan: I read your adventures on the Buenos Aries with interest. I am a 69 year old rider. I got back into riding after retiring at 65 mainly for fitness. I live in suburbia Atlanta (Marietta). There are many "roadies" in this area, and lots of hills. I basically stay with the flat stuff. There are several paved bike paths and I enjoy the year round riding weather. On to the Lemond. After starting out on a comfort bike, I realized that I was enjoying riding again. I hadn't put my rear end on a bike seat since my teenage years. I soon yearned for a more road worthy bike and eventually ended up in 09 with a new TREK 7.5 FX Hybrid. It has served my purpose just fine, but I still longed for a true road bike. I piddle with old bikes. Just to get a feel, if you can call it that, a friend gave me a well used Motobecane Mirage circa 1973. OMG what a tank, but still after some aggressive tuning it road okay, given my limited current experience. Still, really old school. Long story short. I have been surfing the web and looking locally for a road bike that would fit my retirement budget. I have come across a 01 Lemond B/A on eBay (risky)which has had some upgrades and appears to be in really good condition. I decided to go for it. It currently is on a UPS truck somewhere in between Massachusetts (sp?) and Marietta, GA. I paid the good man $599 with the optimistic hope that it is a gem and I will love it. My bride of 40 years thinks I have absolutely transitioned into dementia. I have done a lot of research on this bike and it gets rave reviews even though it is now just shy of 10 years old. I'm reasonably physically fit for my age and can do, oh say 30 mile runs on my hybrid with no stress short of a little bit of sore butt. Anyway, your article inspired me and I am excited, watching out the front window for the big brown truck coming up the street. In the corner of my mind I hear this voice saying "are you out of your mind thinking that a 10 year old steely will make you happy"? But I am an optimist. On a limited budget, I think this bike will get me some respect. These local guys and all their carbon fiber stuff won't even give me a wave as I pass by on my hybrid. Anyway, just a note to you in thanks for the positive and honest views on the Lemond B/A. Happy New year. Jim Dan: I read your adventures on the Buenos Aries with interest. I am a 69 year old rider. I got back into riding after retiring at 65 mainly for fitness. I live in suburbia Atlanta (Marietta). There are many “roadies” in this area, and lots of hills. I basically stay with the flat stuff. There are several paved bike paths and I enjoy the year round riding weather. On to the Lemond. After starting out on a comfort bike, I realized that I was enjoying riding again. I hadn’t put my rear end on a bike seat since my teenage years. I soon yearned for a more road worthy bike and eventually ended up in 09 with a new TREK 7.5 FX Hybrid. It has served my purpose just fine, but I still longed for a true road bike. I piddle with old bikes. Just to get a feel, if you can call it that, a friend gave me a well used Motobecane Mirage circa 1973. OMG what a tank, but still after some aggressive tuning it road okay, given my limited current experience. Still, really old school. Long story short. I have been surfing the web and looking locally for a road bike that would fit my retirement budget. I have come across a 01 Lemond B/A on eBay (risky)which has had some upgrades and appears to be in really good condition. I decided to go for it. It currently is on a UPS truck somewhere in between Massachusetts (sp?) and Marietta, GA. I paid the good man $599 with the optimistic hope that it is a gem and I will love it. My bride of 40 years thinks I have absolutely transitioned into dementia. I have done a lot of research on this bike and it gets rave reviews even though it is now just shy of 10 years old. I’m reasonably physically fit for my age and can do, oh say 30 mile runs on my hybrid with no stress short of a little bit of sore butt. Anyway, your article inspired me and I am excited, watching out the front window for the big brown truck coming up the street. In the corner of my mind I hear this voice saying “are you out of your mind thinking that a 10 year old steely will make you happy”? But I am an optimist. On a limited budget, I think this bike will get me some respect. These local guys and all their carbon fiber stuff won’t even give me a wave as I pass by on my hybrid. Anyway, just a note to you in thanks for the positive and honest views on the Lemond B/A. Happy New year. Jim

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