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The Hat

Finally riding a big boys bike
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Big atta-boy's to Tony and Mike for putting this ride together! Beautiful scenery along the American river at Folsom. Nicely paved trails covered by California scrub oaks and a light cool breeze blowing off the water make it a definite return ride! It kicked my old butt and I am happy to report I lost 4 pounds-love it! If I can do this ride everyday between now and Thanksgiving I may reach my ideal body weight!
 
Actually Brian's flat tire was one of the high-lite features of the ride! As you know C.A.B.E. funnyman Brian Hanna (@island schwinn) best known for his hilarious/bizarre bicycle poses on these rides (precariously balanced bikes on seawalls or boulders/logs or hanging from trees) decided to kick up the action by taking his original Monarch Hextube for a little BMX action and strayed off the paved path! Within a few yards he knew something was wrong-a hissing sound coming out of both his tires! Checking his tires-they were full of goathead thorns. Everyone stopped and checked their tires-total panic. Tubes and tools seem to come out of every backpack to get Brian back on the road-many thanks to the flat tire mechanics and tube donors! too funny!
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Great day yesterday at COBOA's Folsom ride. Always enjoy riding our vintage rides, and better yet with family and friends. Thanks to Mike and Tony @The Hat for organizing in the town of Folsom, 30 miles east of Sacramento.

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Lastly, my granddaughter joined us for the ride. This was her first vintage ride with Bluey, her 30's Rollfast 20" bike, a project we just finished the night before in preparation for yesterday's ride. What a blast to see her ride her cool prewar bike. She did exceptionally well riding up and down the rolling hills of Lake Natoma and Folsom. Very proud of her.

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We get lucky sometimes when we go to these gatherings. One of the reasons why we join is that you get to see some pretty cool vintage rides. One in particular, a super rare Colson Commander. Granted I'm new to the make, but after talking with the guys, I learned a few things about that bike. Ridiculously cool and outstanding vintage bike. Glad I got to see one in person.

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killer two tone colors

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Has to be one of the coolest battery compartment on a vintage ride. Even @mr.cycleplane, a loyal Schwinn guy, is admiring this rare beauty.

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Colson only bars

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one year only Lobdell horizontal for Colson.

I'm no expert, just learning, so this is what I was told.
 
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