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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By rosefarts

My skinny butt can’t comprehend 550lbs. If...

My skinny butt can’t comprehend 550lbs.

If you were there, and now you aren’t, that is a huge journey. Every journey is going to have some missteps.

A wheelset or two along the way is nothing,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By ScottCommutes

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked...

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked with digital gauges. Regular tires should be checked with analog gauges. Anything on a classic or vintage bike must either be checked by thumb or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 322
Posted By RustyJames

On the top of a remote hill in Montana… ...

On the top of a remote hill in Montana…

”Here lies the body of the great N Lerner. A man whose reach exceeded his grasp”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By Aubergine

I can't beat rsbob's story (and bob, ow! Heal...

I can't beat rsbob's story (and bob, ow! Heal quickly) but i had decades of knee issues because my saddle was a quarter inch too high. Even an eighth of an inch probably would have resolved it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,578
Posted By rsbob

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers: ...

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/865x919/img_0181_4d73da584c4fc98214d41520a514a8f043d59d91.jpeg

Can you say ‘error’? Typical max...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3,604
Views: 84,655
Posted By TMonk

Some close family friends are flying into town...

Some close family friends are flying into town and staying with my parents for a long weekend. They moved from here to North Carolina, in the hills outside of Asheville, sounds like a really cool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By rsbob

I know how to make you feel better. A...

I know how to make you feel better.

A couple of years ago, I bought some new cleats for my new Shimano clipless pedals. The screws provided were not long enough to bite, so I found some longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 237
Posted By Velo Mule

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely...

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely designed by Schwinn. At this time, Giant was trying to impress Schwinn in order to keep their business. The frames are well made and have nice paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By AdventureManCO

If you need a referral for membership in TWA...

If you need a referral for membership in TWA (Time Wasters Annonymous), I got you:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 322
Posted By Andy_K

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can...

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can come in handy later as a seat tube repair tool.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1252300-continuing-story-bungled-px-10-a.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 159
Posted By Crankycrank

I have to ask, are you sure the spindle is all...

I have to ask, are you sure the spindle is all the way in from the drive side? Sometimes it needs a little bump from a rubber mallet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 75
Posted By veganbikes

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but...

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but I am genuinely curious here why the need for the original MSRP from back in the day?

If you do want that I bet there are quite a few folks in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 75
Posted By veganbikes

They have a following, if the bike fits you and...

They have a following, if the bike fits you and you want it go for it, it is your money. If the question next is going to be what if I had warehouse of these bikes in boxes yada yada yada then it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By shelbyfv

Guess that explains some of this...

Guess that explains some of this (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1294129-650-x-looking-new-tire.html). :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 75
Posted By shelbyfv

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals...

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/) :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 362
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue...

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue about everything and will never admit to being wrong and always has to have the last word. He must be so much fun at dinner parties. Feel free to PM me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,543
Posted By SurferRosa

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became...

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became available. :innocent:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,173
Posted By Trakhak

As I said, all pro cyclists wore gloves up until...

As I said, all pro cyclists wore gloves up until a couple of years ago. Then I started noticing that many (not all, not most) had stopped wearing them. Those without gloves were conspicuous.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By USAZorro

It's quite the project. I'm still trying to wrap...

It's quite the project. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the confluence of suspension forks and southern Florida. The picture in my head when reading the thread title was much more like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 75
Posted By bboy314

Try here: ...

Try here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/

I’d take it over a NOS Schwinn Varsity any day. Price is ok if it’s in fantastic condition. Someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 362
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya. He's part of...

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya.
He's part of the Mysery Brigade(TM) here on BF and is never EVER happy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By Steve B.

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump...

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump gauge says B. My hand held digital gauge says C. I just use the digital pump and whatever pressure it tells me. Close enough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear...

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear wheel.

Small problems.

If I had a dollar for every delay.... I'd have yet ANOTHER bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By cudak888

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen...

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen what I'm doing with LS-to-TH350/400 crank-to-torque converter spacers and abnormally narrow kiddie bottom brackets.

Before:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By Maelochs

Anyway ... I thumb-test my tires. I know about...

Anyway ... I thumb-test my tires. I know about how much give yields how much flex, and when the tires will squirm in corners and all that ... . from repetition.

Whatever you were doing passed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,185,375
Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail which is a fabulous rail to trail conversion NE out of Des Moines. It has lots of wooden bridges over waterway, a few nice stops (including one very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience. So you...

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience.
So you didn't know everything. Not the end of the world.
And it sounds like you had the right idea, just insufficient equipment.

I have a long list of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 156
Posted By bulgie

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was...

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was bent. This is the pic I sent to the seller, who refunded my money.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 190
Posted By Maelochs

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate? ...

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate?


:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 322
Posted By rccardr

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By bikemig

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump...

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump jumpers and ride two of them. The first is an ace commuter with swept back bars; the second is a fine rough stuff bike with drops. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By Schwinnmointain

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money...

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money and a good bike to make some upgrades on
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 353
Posted By steelbikeguy

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. ...

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. No mention of the surcharge for the Campy sidepulls.
Four times that would be $2600 or so. That's not unreasonable, is it? Clearly, you've got to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3,604
Views: 84,655
Posted By rjones28

Fun Fact: last night's hotel was a block from...

Fun Fact: last night's hotel was a block from Jeg's World Headquarters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By AdventureManCO

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this...

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this ridiculous fork?


No matter...it still can't hold a candle to my supreme time-wasting super powers!!!:D:D:D:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,877
Posted By jaxgtr

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. ...

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. I been riding harder climbing routes this year, and I can really tell the difference on this type of routes where the avg incline is greater than 6...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3,625
Views: 1,011,438
Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail, which is a beautiful rails to trail conversion that has a canopy of trees throughout the trail, running NE out of Des Moines. I rode my 1980 Raleigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,604
Views: 84,655
Posted By rjones28

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center...

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center (https://www.carti.com/foundation/events/carti-tour-de-rock/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,877
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant...

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant riding partner in the summer months. I remember one day, it was about 6 pm and riding toward downtown the storm just blew up in about 15 mins and we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By cudak888

The 3D-printed bushings have arrived. ...

The 3D-printed bushings have arrived.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5871_3c7551ce6e0d305677c517bc7ce13291dc16d9a3.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,693
Posted By SoCaled

Next steps on the Peugeot City Express I recently...

Next steps on the Peugeot City Express I recently put new wheels on.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2583_42a5851959da6964326b68b082d9cb48ec7243e6.jpg

Removing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 451,185
Posted By tcs

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,533
Posted By MikeM21

5/1 - 20.4 commute 5/2 - 20.3 commute 5/5 -...

5/1 - 20.4 commute
5/2 - 20.3 commute
5/5 - 12.6 zwift
5/6 - 17.3 zwift
5/7 - 1.1 testing out a tune up
5/8 - 22 zwift
5/9 - 16.3 zwift
5/10 - 15.8 zwift
5/14 - 11.6 zwift
5/15 - 23.2 zwift
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 156
Posted By Trakhak

Wildly off-topic, so apologies, but . . . ...

Wildly off-topic, so apologies, but . . .

The phrase "good metal" reminded me that, just yesterday, prompted by the appearance of the phrase "tinker's damn" in another Bike Forums thread, I began...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 353
Posted By steelbikeguy

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered,...

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered, but...
A fellow had the fortune of picking up a handful of Raleighs still in the box when a shop in the Chicago area went out of business somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 153
Posted By SirMike1983

On proprietary brake cables, I start with...

On proprietary brake cables, I start with something thin that will clean out the old gunk/grease. Tri-flow, One-shot, or even WD-40 can work for that. Then hang them up until the fluid runs clean out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 498
Posted By ollo_ollo

I have 2: Red one was yard sale find in Pensacola...

I have 2: Red one was yard sale find in Pensacola Fl, has all Campy Athena and sewups. I got the Silver one on Fidalgo Island in Washington State. It has some evidence of fork failure: A replacement...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-30-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By bulgie

My thought was a crumpled front-end repair. It's...

My thought was a crumpled front-end repair. It's nicer to have the paint off before doing frame repairs, no burning paint smoke.

Couple of those frames have expensive PMW dropouts, not likely to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,877
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a variation of my "easy," not-so-climby loop....

Did a variation of my "easy," not-so-climby loop. Still hit the golden ratio at 50 miles and 5000' elevation gain, but at least it's not one of the usual 125'/mile+ rides. ...
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