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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 42,808
Posted By brewerkz

1973 Bottecchia Professional - $400 (Boise)

https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/d/boise-1973-bottecchia-professional/7748228483.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 64
Posted By maiello

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray,...

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray, just a clean and polish.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,743
Posted By iab

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt...

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt vintage bikes are going the way of the model train. Sure, you'll have onesies and twosies of younger folks who get into it, but their numbers will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,674
Posted By Bianchigirll

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/504x640/265073ea_bbd5_4459_ada7_2afa1046bcd2_290a09f6c71a221a7dc365c5e9c61092edc190ee.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 228
Posted By spclark

Sy's pic's better description than what I'd...

Sy's pic's better description than what I'd posted.

(OP, you any relation to Jochen Rindt, F1 race car driver?)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 279
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is generally true but the level of...

This is generally true but the level of ventilation afforded by a $300 helmet still cannot match that of the Ram Air helmet shown below:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 138
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It seems if there had been a collision it would...

It seems if there had been a collision it would have been unavoidable by definition. Although his head was momentarily down, the salmon was cycling down the street the wrong way and had also not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 74,150
Posted By DougRNS

points off for distracting background otherwise...

points off for distracting background otherwise fine.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-25-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,457
Posted By indyfabz

This maps includes the route I followed in 2019...

This maps includes the route I followed in 2019 to get the start of the CdA Trail, which I took to Wallace, ID before turning north. I got the impression from talking to a local that the route along...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By indyfabz

You didn’t say the magic word.

You didn’t say the magic word.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By PeteHski

This is not true, although it is true that it...

This is not true, although it is true that it wouldn’t be affected by the recall. This is basically a cheaper version of the 105 crankset, which is also unaffected by the recall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,656
Posted By Pantah

Neither Klein is finished but getting close. ...

Neither Klein is finished but getting close.

Here's the '91 Quantum. Fork is, as mentioned, temporary. The stem may be as well, don't know yet.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 138
Posted By Duragrouch

Her fault, but always try to ride and drive...

Her fault, but always try to ride and drive defensively. You also could have run into something that was supposed to be there, like a car about to back up to parallel park.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 433
Posted By machinist42

Holy Assumption

Not Portacatena, Early GS RD Spring Hole.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/302x331/not_portacatena_72bcbc4afe1c282d39a3b13546c03c9b55db4ae2.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By FBinNY

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but...

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but please understand I wasn't arguing against going wider.

So, there are two considerations that cap tire width

The first is easy; frame clearance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By Korina

I do not have overflowing parts bins, and there's...

I do not have overflowing parts bins, and there's no way I'd be able to ride something that big anyway; what I have is a soft heart and an appreciation for nice bikes that aren't being made anymore,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 161
Posted By Troul

the best pair are the ones you can fall asleep...

the best pair are the ones you can fall asleep in... so they say.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 821
Posted By FBinNY

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word,...

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word, commonly used in New Orleans, with no connection to French.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 161
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like the story of Goldie Locks and the...

Sounds like the story of Goldie Locks and the Three Beers Bears
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is...

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is to use wider tires for greater loads. That's why truck tires are wider than car tires.

If you were fine on 25mm tires at 100psi (or whatever) you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,273
Posted By Troul

if it were not tubeless, I'd had to toss in the...

if it were not tubeless, I'd had to toss in the towel.

Everything is FMC now. Going to need to order some more futures replacement items...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 74,150
Posted By rjones28

Finally finished the Ti All City. NBD ...

Finally finished the Ti All City.

NBD
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By curbtender

So just a final update. This derailleur came off...

So just a final update. This derailleur came off a 9 speed mountain bike running a 11/34. It was having issues before I replaced it so I just figured something wasn't compatible. On this recent setup...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 942
Posted By Duragrouch

And ridiculously cheap for the capability I now...

And ridiculously cheap for the capability I now have. Original cracked frame was swapped for cheap used one, this time with improved seatpost bushing. Saved wheels and handlepost and handlebar....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By bboy314

Exhibit A: ...

Exhibit A:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1292551-scared-cycle-shared-bike-path-thoughts.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 42,808
Posted By attylah

‘82 Colnago for $575 in Bend, Oregon

https://bend.craigslist.org/bik/d/bend-vintage-colnago-racing-bicycle-63/7749586230.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7,964
Views: 973,820
Posted By RCMoeur

Spending a relaxing Friday evening engaged in the...

Spending a relaxing Friday evening engaged in the sordid task of sorting stuff. Finally getting the not-3/8-26 nuts away from the 3/8-26, finding a smattering of seat binder bolts, and making...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 270
Posted By SoSmellyAir

That is how I came upon BF too and I feel the...

That is how I came upon BF too and I feel the same way.



You select multiple posts by clicking on the Multi Quote button under each of those posts, then when you click Quote you can respond to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,686
Posted By bibliobob

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/675x506/dsc00909_1_2_80976d94beb8fb7e55f0cfd926fba42ccf473abb.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 433
Posted By unworthy1

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself,...

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself, but...not any common Swiss marque I can think of as being a match. Long back there was a Mondia example shown by a CVer that had serial numbers placed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By juvela

----- '71? am thinking it appears more...

-----

'71?

am thinking it appears more like an early '37 Gastropod; they made some changes midyear and this looks like the early form...



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: ...and do so in the...

-----

:thumb:

...and do so in the memory of Carl Kolchak :D

PS - don't forget your silver crucifix


-----
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5,396
Views: 870,666
Posted By rsbob

This mom came over and was able to feed her....

This mom came over and was able to feed her. Sweet momma cow. Don’t know if her friend is 4H.

The baby goat was bounding around jumping and having a great time.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,273
Posted By rsbob

Recovery ride. 17 flat miles in Zone minus 3....

Recovery ride. 17 flat miles in Zone minus 3. Average HR was 102 BPM and average speed 13 MPH. Haven’t just puttered along at that speed in decades but was kind of relaxing. Today’s highlights:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By obrentharris

You do realize that all this encouragement to...

You do realize that all this encouragement to pick it up comes from those of us with piles of spare components that we can put on a frame such as this for very little cost?
Hopefully you too have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By Wileyrat

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all,...

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all, probably written in more detail than I would’ve included. I will say I bleed more when I bounce off pavement than the dirt.

edit..Did I mention the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 144
Posted By KCT1986

FWIW, the attached shows the 'standard' spec for...

FWIW, the attached shows the 'standard' spec for the measurement between the right side locknut and the 'backstop' of the splines (where the cassette stops). SRAM shows 40.6mm +/- (bottom left in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By Bianchigirll

Hello and welcome to the dorums!! As...

Hello and welcome to the dorums!! As ​​​teejaywhy asks does it look like this?

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachments/img_3096-jpg.398213/

Or more like a cruiser style?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,656
Posted By Sonofamechanic

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2232_74d35e46eb5fd606a178b52b5bf38e943c54a72c.jpeg
Just completed in time for 4th of July! ;). 6700 grouppo, will swap the al stem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By HectorStorm

But was the bike ok?

But was the bike ok?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By teejaywhy

Does it have ape hangers and a banana seat?

Does it have ape hangers and a banana seat?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,273
Posted By Troul

Tried to net so non slacker miles, but a double...

Tried to net so non slacker miles, but a double puncture going thru tread then the sidewall. Oooof.
plugged the holes that the sealant was having a class III with, & pumped it up once to keep the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,743
Posted By chain_whipped

Re-read and comprehend. Your assumptions put you...

Re-read and comprehend. Your assumptions put you in a special class.

My comments are not allegations but from real experience and observation. I also jump on Thursday night shootouts, drop rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By Korina

Okay, I'll snag it; someone will want it. It'll...

Okay, I'll snag it; someone will want it. It'll have to wait until Monday, when they open.

Almost forgot; they also have this Raleigh Technium complete. Sorry for the bad pic. There were also Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By Bianchigirll

It's probably an early to mid '80s Japanese or...

It's probably an early to mid '80s Japanese or Taiwanese frame. What's on the dropouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 458,260
Posted By EJM73

Ms. Kala

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/142968_58188ccba272d1459ce29b741c4711960cc58142.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By Maelochs

I got a bike and the first time I rode it I...

I got a bike and the first time I rode it I crashed fatally.

Don't Ride Bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By Chuck M

I'd assume this can be had for scrap rate? Damn...

I'd assume this can be had for scrap rate? Damn straight I'd grab it up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 398
Posted By veganbikes

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is...

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is not generally dangerous. People ride their bikes daily all over the the world with no crashes and no issues. The number of issues people have in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 318
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats...

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats fixed is not as fun as a new rider. I did it and slipping off the pedals going down a hill was not fun.
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