riding my touring bicycle a Soma Saga w/tubus racks/Ortlieb bags everywhere I can possibly go at 10 mph which is fine by me anymore. My fave bike was a Romic 531 w/full campy back in the 80's. Never liked a Serotta Ti fitted bike I bought 20 yrs ago. The list of usta do's gets bigger and bigger...BMW cars (too complicated and expensive for me now), motorcycling (BMW & Guzzis - totaled my R100RT in '13 into a wild hog), cave diving back in the 80's and 90's north florida and yucatan. Now it seems its doctors appointments and early to bed.
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
Hello,
I was curious as to what other Hobbies or Interests do you have that also take up much of your time, energy and money or is Audio the only one for you?
Being a car enthusiast is definitely my first passion. Always reading about new cars and lusting after some classics.
For me, besides my interest in building a Audio System in the past few years, I am also a Car Enthusiast and Amateur Photographer (actually I hate using that term, more like a photo enthusiast because I consider myself a novice).
All 3 Hobbies have taken much of my time, energy and money. Sometimes I look back and think, wow, what have I done?
Could have saved all that money and time.
So I guess I should list my gear if I am talking about other hobbies:
Cars:
2016 Mustang GT 6 Speed (weekend car, a few modifications) and 2018 Subaru Forester XT (Daily Driver). Obviously both are performance oriented.
Camera Gear: Nikon D750 with Kit Lense, Nikon 50mm 1.8 Lense, Tamron 14-24MM 2.8G
Thnx
I was curious as to what other Hobbies or Interests do you have that also take up much of your time, energy and money or is Audio the only one for you?
Being a car enthusiast is definitely my first passion. Always reading about new cars and lusting after some classics.
For me, besides my interest in building a Audio System in the past few years, I am also a Car Enthusiast and Amateur Photographer (actually I hate using that term, more like a photo enthusiast because I consider myself a novice).
All 3 Hobbies have taken much of my time, energy and money. Sometimes I look back and think, wow, what have I done?
Could have saved all that money and time.
So I guess I should list my gear if I am talking about other hobbies:
Cars:
2016 Mustang GT 6 Speed (weekend car, a few modifications) and 2018 Subaru Forester XT (Daily Driver). Obviously both are performance oriented.
Camera Gear: Nikon D750 with Kit Lense, Nikon 50mm 1.8 Lense, Tamron 14-24MM 2.8G
Thnx
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My brother and I race NHRA . Its been our downfall for the last 20 years . I say that because its addicting as heck. And it’s a worse money pit than this audiophile thing. We race NHRA Superstock class. I drive, and my brother is crew chief, transportation cheif, cook and head bottle washer... LOL.. Car runs 9.60’s on a good day. Engine must maintain all the stock parameters . Bore, Stroke , Valve Size, Compression Ratio. Carb/Throttle body must all remain stock dimensions. Blowers, Turbo's, Nitrous, or any power adders are prohibited unless that item came on that particular engine from the factory in OEM trim . Taking a car that made 240 hp originally,( 1990 350 cu. in. TPI Camaro Iroc) and transforming it to make 640 hp with these requirements is a monumental task. But it keeps ya thinking.... and broke. We race in the eastern US, and our season has already started in Gainsville Fla. We missed that race because our engine is still in Charlotte being updated .. If this site would let you post video’s, I have some in-car ones that I think you would enjoy, but not possible to post here |
Their lug work was a genius work of art. Just went to the Waterford site ( Waterford is where I believe the Paramount master builders all landed ) and looked at the 22-Series Artisan Stainless page.....and good gawd those frames are gorgeous and in large part to some awesome lug-work. The art thankfully lives on. |
taras22 ... Do you remember the early Colnago bicycles with their elaborate lug work replicating the suits of cards? I loved those bikes. And talking about lug work, my Schwinn Paramount had beautifully sculptured chrome-plated lugs. I had just gotten the frame back from the factory with a new paint job when that idiot ran the stop sign and destroyed the bike. Bummer! There were two elderly ladies at the Schwinn factory with over a combined 50 years of experience who were the only employees allowed to braze the Paramount frames. Their lug work was a genius work of art. Frank |
If I still had the Bob Jackson, I'd have it hanging on the wall in the family room. They are, after all, pieces of art. :-) Ahhh....yes indeed, a work of art from the golden age of Brit frame building ( complete with the gorgeous stove enameling that was standard in that era ... a friend has a Bob Jackson tandem that has a paint job to die for...simple colours that look a mile deep... ) ....Very sorry to hear injuries got in the way of continued enjoyment of the Bob Jackson. My Raleigh 753 riding is also sadly behind me....managed to break the frame....I have this weird ability to snap rear drive side drop-outs...It now hangs on the wall in our sun-room alongside a custom Harry Quinn 531, and an absolutely sublime Limongi SLX ( all put to rest because of the aforementioned drop-out issue ). |
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Radio control....I'm into all scales of surface vehicles , mostly cars. 1/5 scale, 1/ 4 scale on and off road cars with weedwacker engines. Also into electric 1/10 scale on and off road. 1/8 scale nitro powered....Gas powered boats too. Also into full size cars and bikes..... RC is a great father/son hobby....unfortunately my son found a new hobby, girls |
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The frame was built in Leeds England by Bob Jackson. Prior to buying the custom frame, I rode a Schwinn Paramount for years. A car running a stop sign took care of that on an early morning ride. Totaled the bike, broke my shoulder and tore up the legs. The insurance company offered to buy me a new bike as part of the settlement, and that started the quest for the Bob Jackson. I bought the Paramount back from the insurance company for $300.00 because I wanted all of the Campy parts off of it plus the hubs. Everything else was destroyed. So, I ended up with the custom 753 tubed frame with all Campy Record equipment, with the exception of the hubs, which were Phil Wood sealed bearing hubs. Because of chronic pain, and other health problems, I ended up selling the Bob Jackson to a collector. That bike had many, many thousands of miles on it, and it was still in mint condition. The guy just about dropped his teeth when he saw the bike. He also bought a Schwinn Paramount track bike that I used for working out on the rollers in the garage on rainy days. That bike had won a state championship back in the late 50s. Fixed gear, no brakes, a bit tricky to ride on the street, but it was a blast. The funny thing is, the guy who bought the bikes doesn't ride at all, he just collects. He has them hanging in his garage with a ton of other bikes, including the first bike he had as a kid. I was glad it went to someone who would really appreciate it. If I still had the Bob Jackson, I'd have it hanging on the wall in the family room. They are, after all, pieces of art. :-) Take care ... Frank |
Table Tennis, Family, Movies, Junk Shops, possibly not in that order, is youtube surfing a hobby? Four Cats and a Dog. I watch Rugby on tv and have become strangely addicted to watching Kindig car restoral and upgrading. Audiobooks and Podcasts. Favourite shows are BBC Radio 4s Moral Maze and David Mitchells The Unbelievable Truth. |
Aside from our shared audio avocation, I used to be an avid motorcyclist: BMW, Kawasaki, Guzzi, Ducati. Still have my VFR800i but debating selling it... I figure next time I deal with gravity I might not bounce so well. I've been collecting, repairing and yes, playing with Lionel Electric Trains (1945-1969) for 60 years or so. Love shooting a round of Sporting Clays when I get the chance. And I regularly enjoy an excellent whiskey with a good cigar! Life does not suck. |
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It is great to see so many cyclists. It is undoubtedly the best aerobic sport for aging humans. I also had a Bianchi Infinito. Great bike. It had Campy Super Record EPS. I had to sell it. Mountain biking destroyed my right wrist. I am now the proud owner of the only Motec wrist arthroplasty in the US. I had to go to London to have the surgery. In the US they just fuse the wrist. The Motec is not available here. Swemac the Swedish company that makes the Motec has no desire to bring it to the US due to the liability. Think we have the best medical system? Anyway, I had to keep cycling but wanted to take as much stress off my wrist as possible so I got a Specialized S Works Diverge Frame. The Diverge has a shock absorber in the stem. I built it up with Campy Super Record 12 speed EPS Disc and Fulcrum Carbon wheels. It is the ugliest bike I have ever owned but it rides great and the Campy disc breaks are the best I have ever used. I still have my original Merlin Extra Light. The best Ti welding ever done. It is indestructible. It has been all over the world and I can not bring myself to sell it. I also have his and her Richard Sachs frames. I think about building them back up but they need their rear drop outs re spaced. Go tubeless! I have never had a puncture fail to seal. I do not even carry an inner tube any more, just CO2 cartridges. Just for fun I rode a punctured tire and put another 500 miles on it before I get down to casing and I never patched the puncture! They ride better, are faster and you never have to mess with tires and inner tubes on the road. My wife and I have put a combined 4000 miles on tubeless without touching a tire lever. Edzyn, IMHO Tazio is the greatest race car driver of all time followed by Fangio and Senna. The 1935 German Grand Prix is the greatest race of all time. Tazio wins it in an outdated Alpha against much more powerful German cars from behind! Keep an eye on Max and Charles! |
Hey, a few months ago I made subwoofer model comparison. used famous brands and nonames for review. I compared the characteristics and attached the Amazon, where you can read the comments. I hope it'll be useful for someone |
Love to hear you city boys. Ride bicycles, motorcycles, fast cars and BBQ. Pretty impressive. Enjoy the smog, traffic jams and living on top of each other. Out here its woods, hiking, hunting, archery, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking and fishing. Kids can still go out and play safely. No gun control whatsoever, except you can’t have your deer rifle loaded in the rig during deer season. Probably the safest state in the nation. |
Road cycling. I had a custom frame built in England and outfitted it with all Campagnola Record equipment. The thing was like riding a bicycle made by Ferarri. With the steep frame angles, it was a very quick handling bicycle. Coming down the canyon twisties was a thrill. It truly was a precision instrument. Very stiff frame made from Reynolds 753 tubing. Kinda curious....who built your 753 ? Had a Raleigh Team Pro 753 (Ilkeston) a while back...truly awesome bike...that tubing in the right builders hands was magic. Btw the Colnago C40, was in terms of the gross flex characteristics, virtually the same bike ( though thankfully with slack angles that made it a joy for centuries....and oddly enough a rocket in sprints...and still railed corners...contradictory ? yes, what can I say, Ernesto was a genius...as was Gerald O’Donovan who was the major contributor to the design of the 753 bike tube set ). Now on a couple of Colnagos, a Ciocc, and a GIOS V107....and of course all Campy equipped. And yeah raced for several decades....now just toodle putting in the miles in the country.... |
Other hobbies/interest include. High School Track and Field Coach (love track and Field) High school National Science Bowl team coach Restore classic cars Avid Reader wine Travel design/build amplifiers restore/upgrade audio equipment cycling home construction comics (no longer collect, but still fun) music and theater (love dance, ballet, modern) just remodeled my kitchen and taking cooking classes enjoy |
I’m an internet junkie — discussion forums, repair videos of cars and electronics, music, current events, Facebook Home repairs, both at my rehab home and a rental property I co-own Exercise, I don’t have the knees to jog anymore, but I enjoying biking and going to the gym. Following Ohio State football and basketball — Go Bucks! Currently following #3 nationally ranked U. of Dayton Flyers basketball, including attending games with a friend (he’s in a wheelchair, so I help him). Let’s Go Flyers! Cincinnati Reds baseball, such as it is. The past few years I been caretaker to my girlfriend’s brother, who was awaiting and received a heart transplant. The girlfriend left but he is still with me. He will move on soon to his own place, and I look forward to having the freedom to travel (anywhere but Vegas — my buddies love Vegas but I’m Vegas-ed out!) |
Prior to contracting Alfa Romeo disease I also had British sports car disease, my first car was an Austin Healy 3000 about which I did not know when the master cylinder goes out both the brakes and clutch go out simultaneously. I also has the displeasure of seeing my Triumph TR-7 catch fire from overheating. |
Many hobbies over the years. I am 71 now and almost over British sports car disease. I have owned 4 Austin Healeys, 3000 & sprites, also restored a 1970 Lotus Europa. My rare coin collecting and selling financed my McIntosh gear 10 years ago. I have been into audio for over 50 years. I am also an addicted golfer ( I see a pattern forming, lol ). I play 3 or 4 times a week all year (South Georgia), maybe more. My wife is also a golfer so I have carte blanche to play as much as I want. I am not particularly skilled, but I can break 80 when the stars align. I also have restored a few homes, including a 1854 Greek Revival with 14 ft ceilings. |
Lets see, Classic American Muscle Cars, own a 1971 Chevelle Convertible Photography, semi-professional commercial photographer (a sideline). Used to do large format (film) photography for products. Actually did one years ago for Stanton/Pickering for a turntable they were bringing to market for advertising. Now everything is digital so I have move a lot of gear in that direction but still have film from 35mm to 8x10. The larger is used as props/ remembrances in listening room decor. Woodworker, as I have built my equipment cabinet, CD rack and tables/desk in listening room I kill more time than I care to think about... SteveA |
Aside from listening to music... Playing my Martin guitar Job/hobby writing software Job/hobby building and restoring furniture Watercolor painting Writing my book(s) Reading my 2500+ book collection Farming a 1/4 acre for organic food Fixing current home to sell to build my new forever home Way too many other things. What I don’t do enough of is sleep. |
My advanced-age chickenheartedness (spurred on by a couple of serious shunts) has seriously impeded my road bike mileage but I'm still devoted to the pastime. I watch every bicycle race that shows up on MSNBC (which are many). I miss Paul Sherwyn. I spurn SRAM and covet Campy. I've moved away from steel and have taken a liking to plastic (my nickname for carbon fiber). My Bianchi Infinito is the perfect road steed for geriatrics. Designed for the cobbled classics, the geometry is laid-back and fairly upright. The ride is commendably soft. |
Geoff- all kidding aside, that is a really nice bike!! Perhaps when your Brooks saddle breaks in.... Grannyring- when you stop being such a foodie you may be able to get out of granny-gear. (just kidding Bill:) I'm sure you'd out sprint me at your any given whim (currently:). I'd been on very long hiatus from road biking, vow to get back this Spring. Biemmezeta Chronostar, Alan Carbonio, both 80's (still building) and Late 60's Cinelli Supercorsa (full original) Velominati Rules |
I have too many hobbies and I'm sad that they are all expensive and I am retired on a fixed income... High End audio, Photography, Computers, Slot Cars, 3D printing, guitars and cars. I dont have one now but I've been a Porsche fan most of my life. My last one of 7 that I have owned was a 2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Amazing car! Maybe if I win the lottery.... |
My work is most of my passion: (1) high-throughput multi-omic analysis, (2) psychotropic drug discovery, and (3) formerly trauma neurosurgery and psychiatry. My wife, son, and I have done some club-racing: 930 Turbo S2, 911 RS America, 993 Turbo, 996 Turbo X50, 997 RSR, 997 Turbo (2), and a Ruf Yellow Bird 996 (996 Turbo, >700 bhp). I also like bird watching, but not hunting (not a political statement here). |
Barts the 68 is my absolute favorite vette! It would round out my trio of a Singer 911 and an Eagle Speedster XK-E. Time to go out and buy another lottery ticket. Geof3, my oldest is a starving actress in New York City. She was Vivian in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. I have terminal stage fright. gkr, Bee keeping? I won't do anything that requires me getting into a hazmat Suite. Do you sell the honey? Audiobill, you sold your woodworking machinery? All my work as a doctor is going to wind up in the same place, 6 feet under. But the pieces I make could live on forever. Gavman, let me know when you are visiting the US! Danvignau, humans are now living in an environment they did not evolve in. As a result they are dysfunctional in many ways. Under the dysfunction is usually some instinctive process gone awry. Obesity is an example as are women preferring to drive SUVs (they like being up higher and men displaying that they are the most frightening powerful SOBs in town. Women spending a gazillion dollars on make up and on and on. A great question is, Why are we so fond on music? Itis a universal trait in us. Where did it come from. My personal theory is that there is music in nature, a bird communicating by singing. I think before we invented words we communicated the same way. There was a sequence of notes that said "Danger" and so forth. Certain tribes communicated with drums. We can relax when we have an advanced warning system. We relax with music. Just a thought. |
Audio is my first passion, 50+ years and counting. Cars: I have two Corvettes, a '68 427 convertible was my first car have had it 45 years. And a '16 Z-51 coupe which I've been on the track with. I did a body-off resto on the '68. A couple of Harleys: '76 shovel head chopper and 2003 Heritage Classic cruiser. I built the '76. I've spent way more dollars on cars and bikes, so does that make them my #1. No. Love the audio, plus you don't get pulled over for playing to loud. Competitive revolver target shooting, reloading, practicing at my private club outdoors, almost always alone. Very relaxing due to the concentration required, everything else melts away. And cooking/grilling/BBQ and photography and beer and attending Mensa events. That concludes my therapy session for today. Thank you. |
If it has bullets, I’m in. If it has wheels, (two or 4, engine or not) I’m in. If I might be risking my life at some level, I‘m in. If I’m on stage, I’m in. It it’s heavy and I have to pick it up, I’m in. If it tells time, I’m in. If it’s with my wife... I’m definitely in. If it makes some kick ass music, I’m in. Pretty much sums it up. |