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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By Ironfish653

If you selected that particular model on the sole...

If you selected that particular model on the sole criteria that it was the absolute cheapest option, then it’s okay to say that; rather than spinning a yarn about steel construction or that a gangly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,729
Posted By cb400bill

Trek 520 Touring Bike - $350...

Trek 520 Touring Bike - $350 www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7273279046111950/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3,074
Views: 70,548
Posted By datlas

Good ride today. Mrs datlas caught me...

Good ride today. Mrs datlas caught me cat-napping afterwards.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,542
Posted By Aubergine

They are certainly my favorite levers. They work...

They are certainly my favorite levers. They work very well with Mafacs as well, which I have on several bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 193
Posted By Koyote

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,511
Posted By Pratt

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits...

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits from ATV riders smoothing it out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 689
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my...

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my own UO8 on the road. Having fun working on my bottom bracket spindle so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,315
Posted By bikamper

We called it, "Couldn't find their way out of a...

We called it, "Couldn't find their way out of a one door room".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 622
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

thank you sir

thank you sir
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 193
Posted By smd4

You realize greasing the seatpost is standard...

You realize greasing the seatpost is standard shop practice when building a bike, right?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 70
Posted By Kabuki12

Motobecane of that level are nice bikes. That...

Motobecane of that level are nice bikes. That looks like a mid seventies one in good condition. If you like it , it is your size , and you plan on riding it , you really can’t go wrong spending that....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,903,273
Posted By Lockback

After a year's long absence from bicycling, much...

After a year's long absence from bicycling, much of if spent on motorcycles instead, I returned to the fold this Spring with this used Trek Verve 3. Terrific bike. I'm really enjoying it.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 622
Posted By ScottCommutes

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need...

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need to do some preparation when your wife isn't looking. Modify her bicycle so that it runs in the gear that you think she needs to be in.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 591
Posted By Kontact

There is no perfect math equation for this. The...

There is no perfect math equation for this. The easiest thing is to look at the website of the brand and check the recommendations based on height.

In general, if the sizes are "classic", you can...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great...

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great but if you have a good dealer near you it is slightly better. It has nicer inadequate brakes on it that would be fine on a lighter weight hybrid or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,315
Posted By santa fe 2926

We referred to those we thought lacking in skills...

We referred to those we thought lacking in skills on the railroad as two bricks short of a load….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By shelbyfv

wang only

wang only
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 70
Posted By Aubergine

the tubing and components changed over the years....

the tubing and components changed over the years. The 1973 (mine) is three tubes 531 and Huret components as original. The 1978 has three tubes Vitus 172 (also a good tubing) and Suntour components.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 70
Posted By shelbyfv

IIRC the Jubilee means Huret Jubilee components. ...

IIRC the Jubilee means Huret Jubilee components. If so, it was a higher end bike. Maybe a 531 frame as well. Should be a nice riding bike and worth the $.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By Trakhak

Liked for adverbs locomotively and station...

Liked for adverbs locomotively and station wagonly. Looking forward to opportunities to insinuate them into conversations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By Ironfish653

I think the OP is performing a thought exercise...

I think the OP is performing a thought exercise to justify why the cheapest trailer on @_mazon is the superior design, when everyone who’s ever used a trailer said “get something else”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 622
Posted By OldTryGuy

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on...

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on his Rans Recumbent and LOVES IT. His wife was against going electric for herself until they did a Viking River Cruise on the Danube and had to use EV...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By shelbyfv

Secure the wheel on the floor and mash the bead...

Secure the wheel on the floor and mash the bead off with your heel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 622
Posted By Koyote

…and maybe a little bit curious.

…and maybe a little bit curious.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 87
Posted By shelbyfv

My Lycra remains un-bunched. Sorry. :rolleyes:

My Lycra remains un-bunched. Sorry. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and...

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and the only way to know is to open it up. Here's one I worked on this morning, a NOS Suntour Perfect that had never been mounted....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By elcyc

My GF also weighs "a lot" .. with all those...

My GF also weighs "a lot" .. with all those accessories, toolkit, two cable locks, 4 panniers, 2 racks, fenders, etc. As I noted earlier, now, I'm thinking locomotively, and not station wangonly. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,074
Views: 70,548
Posted By seedsbelize2

Might be time for a shower and then stage 16

Might be time for a shower and then stage 16
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,315
Posted By SurferRosa

These Campagnolo pedals I recently bought were...

These Campagnolo pedals I recently bought were pretty rough, the left one especially, which was previously built two balls short in both cups. :wtf:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,074
Views: 70,548
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a...

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a few Canadiens but out in North Scottsdale, Halloween to the end of Spring Training it almost feels like you're actually in Canada.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 622
Posted By Koyote

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited...

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited advice to anyone—including a spouse.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 576
Posted By Wildwood

For those who say never an ebike, be prepared (at...

For those who say never an ebike, be prepared (at some point) to give up the places you may love to ride....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,074
Views: 70,548
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I prefer spelling it like the Habs do.

I prefer spelling it like the Habs do.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 87
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Satire? I am shocked, shocked to learn that....

Satire? I am shocked, shocked to learn that. :rolleyes:
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By SpedFast

I found the handling on a 29er less agile, but it...

I found the handling on a 29er less agile, but it might just have been placebo effect. As far as fit, no diff. If I had to choose between a smaller bike and a larger bike I will always go with the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

27.5 x 3.0 and 29 x 2.25" wheel/tire assemblies...

27.5 x 3.0 and 29 x 2.25" wheel/tire assemblies would theoretically be very close to the same exact height. In practice you'll probably want the 3.0 pretty soft so they may run a little lower, more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,452
Posted By victorm

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Better pic😎
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 70
Posted By Aubergine

It's an excellent bike. The dyno is not a "hub"...

It's an excellent bike. The dyno is not a "hub" type and can easily be removed if you do not want to use it. As for the racks, they are not that heavy and will be useful for your errands. I have an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27,215
Views: 3,194,523
Posted By WaveyGravey

Rode my usual 25 miles today.

Rode my usual 25 miles today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6,420
Views: 598,199
Posted By WaveyGravey

25 miles. Great weather. 85 degrees.

25 miles. Great weather. 85 degrees.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,074
Views: 70,548
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

OMG, a bar is opening in Scottsdale with 4...

OMG, a bar is opening in Scottsdale with 4 curling ice sheets in it. I might have to get out there to check it out before all the Canadien snowbirds come back in the winter.

Ooh they got duckpin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 576
Posted By PeteHski

e-MTBs look fun, especially in areas where there...

e-MTBs look fun, especially in areas where there are a lot of long tedious fire road climbs to get to the fun stuff. But it’s a close call on my local tight and twisty single track. For now I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,947
Posted By BTinNYC

Finished brazing on the Crescent project. Big...

Finished brazing on the Crescent project. Big !thank you! to scarlson for all the tips on brazing and the "go for it".

Next steps are paint prep. First is the filing and sanding of the lugs. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 306
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I've flushed/oiled the one I'm using. it...

Yep, I've flushed/oiled the one I'm using. it ticks nicely.
These are spares and I thought I'd try doing the job properly - including replacing the 40 year old ball bearings and applying some fresh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,148
Posted By merziac

DD may still lurk but is in self imposed complete...

DD may still lurk but is in self imposed complete exile and recently reported to be doing just fine as one would expect.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,210
Posted By seypat

That happens with most any accessory not deemed...

That happens with most any accessory not deemed clothing. Hats/caps, the pads in your helmet, the sports watch you wear, your sunglasses, etc, etc. I usually try to wash that stuff while I'm taking a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 333
Posted By wrk101

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end...

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end bike. Back in the day, you could get stem shifters on Schwinn Paramounts. But most of the time, it was just another indicator of a low end bike. Realize...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 299
Posted By Leisesturm

If the bolded were true, the Aosom would have a...

If the bolded were true, the Aosom would have a better load rating than 88lb. The load rating of a Bob Yak is 'only' 70lb. Not because of the trailers construction. It is because the assumption is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,962
Posted By merziac

Um, maybe, fast back seatstays have been around...

Um, maybe, fast back seatstays have been around for a long time as have oversize tubes and Battaglin. They take little influence from others I think and have been successfully doing it their way from...
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