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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,343
Posted By Andy_K

I don't know. I'm pretty happy with the wheels I...

I don't know. I'm pretty happy with the wheels I used, and I generally stay away from tubulars.

I am still using that from hub you sent me though. I haven't had any problems with it. I've got it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 359
Posted By Mad Honk

Well Tom, I still see a handful of posts from...

Well Tom,
I still see a handful of posts from members to a person who came on asked a question and then ghosted here in BF. That is what I find impressive! Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,425
Posted By TiHabanero

Update: My boy is now on a BMC. Don't know which...

Update: My boy is now on a BMC. Don't know which model, but I know he will enjoy the ride. Hopefully this one lasts more than the 1-1/2 seasons that the Trek did.

FWIW, the old OCLV frames are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,567
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, she’s done expect for some nits and a...

Well, she’s done expect for some nits and a tune-up!
Rides very well and is quiet. Wow is she quick. Not at all laid back like my Colnago.
I’ll need to true-up the wheels after I put a few miles on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,616
Posted By genejockey

One good reason not to call Assembly Paste...

One good reason not to call Assembly Paste "Carbon Grease" is that grease + grit = a really effective abrasive compound.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,567
Posted By bulgie

Sorry to admit I hadn't read this thread until...

Sorry to admit I hadn't read this thread until now, I should have, it's a good one.
My two comments are late (probably too late) but here goes anyway:

Unless you are a bar-end-shifter hater for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,343
Posted By Aubergine

I love the way you locked up this valuable bike....

I love the way you locked up this valuable bike. :commute:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 157
Posted By Insidious C.

It is a Fuji. Google "1978 Fuji catalog" and you...

It is a Fuji. Google "1978 Fuji catalog" and you may be able to identify from pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 174
Posted By Hondo6

Continental Gatorskins are designed to be more...

Continental Gatorskins are designed to be more puncture-resistant/high-mileage tires vice being supple/low-rolling-resistance tires. You will likely notice that if you try them, and may not get what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 23,921
Posted By IdahoBrett

Another younger rider is now an owner of a C&V...

Another younger rider is now an owner of a C&V bike. He liked the patina. A lot. The “loss” was worth the joy.

N-6 with 2 to go…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 65,350
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Cheap gravel bike! Schwinn Crossfit $15 in Morgan...

Cheap gravel bike! Schwinn Crossfit $15 in Morgan Hill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 464
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/drillium_frame_a6e1b3d29cb1dee67d03d0521d477e328f0d8937.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27,290
Views: 3,245,414
Posted By essiemyra

I got out early this morning and was looking for...

I got out early this morning and was looking for a 20 mile ride. I took a break at 8.4 miles after leaving the break about 4 miles down the road I realized I left my cell phone back where I have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 150
Posted By FBinNY

Looking at the photo, the best (and only) option...

Looking at the photo, the best (and only) option is to rebuild all three wheels with 700c, 650b, or mtn bike size rims. That won't be cheap, but if this is a long term thing, it's just about the only...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-14-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 192
Posted By 10 Wheels

Had my Heart Checked Yesterday. Beating 80...

Had my Heart Checked Yesterday.

Beating 80 per Minute Controlled by a 3 Wire Pacemaker.

AFIB 100% of The Time.

Test gave me a Good Rating of 97%.

Having a Stent put in July 2nd.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 75
Posted By shelbyfv

I've never needed extra water on that type of...

I've never needed extra water on that type of event because I'm compelled to stop for food whenever it's offered. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 374
Posted By Iride01

Well good for you. 11-21 on the rear......

Well good for you.

11-21 on the rear... ooof! That'll make one grunt quite a bit.

1995 bike? Likely has a 130mm rear spacing if they weren't too far behind the times. You could somewhat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28,079
Views: 4,649,865
Posted By almico8

Well, it’s mine. Needs more than a little work....

Well, it’s mine. Needs more than a little work. Brakes, speeds, etc. $100 for a project I need like a hole in the head, but I think it will be fun. When I get home, I’ll check back in for sources of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,616
Posted By njkayaker

Not really the best way of putting it. The...

Not really the best way of putting it. The correct torque (not exceeding the maximum) is a requirement regardless of the weight of the person.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 75
Posted By Iride01

Consider if it will make you feel hotter when all...

Consider if it will make you feel hotter when all that water sitting in the sun on your back heats up. As well, do you really want to carry excess water with you whether in bottles or on your back if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,616
Posted By tomato coupe

Ummmmmm ... no.

Ummmmmm ... no.
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-14-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 192
Posted By StanSeven

Thread moved from General 50+ due to the medical...

Thread moved from General 50+ due to the medical content
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,024
Posted By Robvolz

you must live in Houston. That's where ROMEC is...

you must live in Houston. That's where ROMEC is from if I recall. Cool builds! Congrats on the Viner too.


I will match your price, but shipping is $500.

I kid.

As a collective, I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 374
Posted By Maelochs

If it works for you it is the right bike.

If it works for you it is the right bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,557
Posted By njkayaker

You'd be thinking wrong, then. ...

You'd be thinking wrong, then.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tandem#:~:text=%3A%20consisting%20of%20things%20or%20having,in%20tandem



("Tandem" doesn't mean "two".)

(Not much...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 75
Posted By Eric F

The USWE packs are excellent. I use one for...

The USWE packs are excellent. I use one for gravel racing (5-6 hours, typically) as well as 3hr+ local rides on my gravel bike or MTB. My typical setup is high-carb mix in my bottles and plain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9,145
Views: 3,203,383
Posted By Hproduguidon

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 750
Posted By genejockey

Remember when speedometers were required to have...

Remember when speedometers were required to have a max of 85 mph?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4,591
Views: 115,045
Posted By t2p

hmmm … she’s donated a lot of blood - maybe start...

hmmm … she’s donated a lot of blood - maybe start again … you mentioned her returning to work … hmmm … no resting at the tmonk residence …
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4,591
Views: 115,045
Posted By BillyD

The siblings, never far apart, still can't fly on...

The siblings, never far apart, still can't fly on their own. Just a couple of big lumps on a branch. Every now and then the neighborhood Red-tail Hawk would test the boundaries and cruise by for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 23,921
Posted By noglider

IdahoBrett, amusing story. Some of our spice...

IdahoBrett, amusing story. Some of our spice (plural of spouse) are quite supportive. In fact, mine put my collecting and flipping hobby into motion. For my birthday, she cleared a space in our...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4,591
Views: 115,045
Posted By TMonk

Looks like its world blood donor day! Liz has...

Looks like its world blood donor day! Liz has donated a lot in the past. She stopped when she got pregnant, maybe she'll start again since she's winding down with the breastfeeding
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 65,350
Posted By unworthy1

those were some goofy frames, but with this...

those were some goofy frames, but with this "submariner" version you got stainless steel tubes bonded (or molded onto) clunky cast aluminum alloy "lugs". whereas the Kabuki version had regular steel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,570
Posted By noglider

I might have just gotten back all the money I...

I might have just gotten back all the money I lost flipping bikes. After months of unanswered correspondence, they wrote a check for $500, an amount my spouse came up with. I owe her everything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,557
Posted By RCMoeur

Having captained a tandem on very steep (15+%)...

Having captained a tandem on very steep (15+%) uphills with busy intersections every block, I can understand the desire not to have to stop, as restarting can be a challenge. That being said, injury...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 58
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Back pain and dehydration

As I've aged, back pain from normal chores where I'm bent over has definitely increased. Oddly, no back pain on the bike, at lease so far. Recently I was chopping wood at our cabin on a warm day, got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,024
Posted By noglider

I have not been able to volunteer since summer of...

I have not been able to volunteer since summer of 2023. If things have not changed, this is the situation:

The coop where I volunteer has a haphazard pricing technique. The volunteer gives a gut...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4,591
Views: 115,045
Posted By t2p

low to mid 90’s forecast next week for sw pa /...

low to mid 90’s forecast next week for sw pa / pittsburgh … this translates to 150 degrees in other locations … :( :( :(

good time to head north (nw pa or ne oh) and ride under tree cover … often...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,966
Posted By iab

While French bikes are perplexing to me, I...

While French bikes are perplexing to me, I believe that is a speedometer/odometer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 351
Posted By noglider

Foldable tires: lighter more supple...

Foldable tires:
lighter
more supple (according to some)
easier to mount after some time

Wire-bead tires:
cost less
can fit on old rims without blowing off
ease of mounting does not change...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 233
Posted By pdlamb

It's hard to take my engineering hat off... ...

It's hard to take my engineering hat off...

So was the Presta valve core supposed to be designed to work with the Lezyne pump head, or should the pump head have been designed to work with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,616
Posted By njkayaker

What's missing is any sort of actual reason....

What's missing is any sort of actual reason. Close (not even) but no cigar.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 200
Posted By Barry2

Easiest approach is disconnect the rear...

Easiest approach is disconnect the rear derailleur (RD) and plug in another battery using a new wire externally (not through the frame).
If you still cant connect via BT it’s the rear derailleur at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 65,350
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1135751947753170...

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1135751947753170/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
​​​​​​Vintage Serotta nova special 1985 frame 59cm frame road...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,297
Posted By mschwett

right. my experience, for example, was riding...

right. my experience, for example, was riding 5,000 miles on a couple dozen local routes on tubeless, then riding those same routes for a few thousand miles with tubes, realizing it was supremely...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4,591
Views: 115,045
Posted By terrymorse

About the same here in Silly Valley, except the...

About the same here in Silly Valley, except the lows are about 50.

Carl the Fog returned to the hilltops yesterday, making for a fresh breeze in some spots. Slow heading towards the mountains,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By unworthy1

well I think the best prospect could a dead-end...

well I think the best prospect could a dead-end based on this translated news item from 2017:

"The well-known bicycle shop Verschueren Sport in Sint-Niklaas is also bankrupt. The current owner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 750
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah......I can remember riding up Mt. Baldy with...

Yeah......I can remember riding up Mt. Baldy with 52/42 - 13/18 6-speed. Those days are long gone. Now I'm looking for something smaller than a 30T for my triple.:cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 750
Posted By genejockey

When I went to put the bike in the car this...

When I went to put the bike in the car this morning, so I could ride it after work, I re-discovered one thing about the 90s that I hated - Lawyer Lips! Stupid friggin idea. I didn't remove them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,425
Posted By Trakhak

Good points. Discussions that hinge on bike...

Good points. Discussions that hinge on bike weight are beginning to look quaint.
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