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06-01-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Mr. 66

Rusted chain should not be an issue, imo.

Rusted chain should not be an issue, imo.
06-01-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,901
Posted By UserX

Something to consider.

Something to consider : the faster vehicle type bears more responsibility than the slower one. That is, cars have more responsibility than bicycles and bicycles have more responsibility than...
06-01-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By polymorphself

If that Schwinn Tempo is near you and still...

If that Schwinn Tempo is near you and still available I would snag that quickly. Your size, higher end, good reputation and an awesome color and a steal of a price.
06-01-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6,493
Views: 609,152
Posted By Troul

124 miles & I only had 1 near miss from a...

124 miles & I only had 1 near miss from a distracted derp... round abouts are dangerous.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3,743
Views: 88,414
Posted By TMonk

Took the climb today in spectacular fashion....

Took the climb today in spectacular fashion. Group of two up the road before the climb, I'm in a chase group of 5, main group 20s or so back. I launch as we were closing in, latched on about 45s...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3,743
Views: 88,414
Posted By BillyD

Eagle Travails So I took a break from...

Eagle Travails

So I took a break from visiting the eaglets in early June (2011) to spend a couple of weeks at the Jersey shore before schools let out. When I left, the babies were getting big and...
06-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 50,499
Posted By '02 nrs

$50. zeeland,Mich

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link below;
06-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 370
Posted By satbuilder

I’m still fiddling around with that seatpost...

I’m still fiddling around with that seatpost height. I had another panto one, the short version with the diamonds on it, but it was just a little short. But there’s plenty buried inside the seat...
06-01-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Aubergine

Well, here are a few of my 55-56 bikes. Bars are...

Well, here are a few of my 55-56 bikes. Bars are not that high. I used to have them a cm or so lower but I'm a little older than I was!
...
06-01-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 50,499
Posted By '02 nrs

$25. glassport,PA

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link below;
06-01-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Trakhak

That would be a good "relaxed" fit, with...

That would be a good "relaxed" fit, with handlebars at roughly the same height as the saddle.

Many women, and many men who have heavy upper bodies, do better with that kind of relaxed fit, because...
06-01-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By merziac

An unfortunate one that has been defiled by a...

An unfortunate one that has been defiled by a kickstand? :twitchy:

No idea but looks ok if a good deal. ;)
06-01-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,350
Posted By SoCaled

Not mine, saw this listed this a.m. Very...

Not mine, saw this listed this a.m. Very confusing BSO - low end parts, messy welds, single Reynolds tube? Was sold by Sears?...
06-01-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,219
Posted By Noossab

By the way, the Moulton Bicycle Club publishes a...

By the way, the Moulton Bicycle Club publishes a quarterly magazine for members. They liked my story and restoration enough to include it in the next issue. I'll post a copy when it is available.
06-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,283
Posted By JaccoW

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew...

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew it would get such a new lease on life after all these years. And that maroon paintjob is still gorgeous. <3

Thanks for the update!
06-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 894
Posted By Spellscape

Im russian , but its not Russian

Im russian , but its not Russian
06-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,219
Posted By Narhay

I had little faith when I saw the original...

I had little faith when I saw the original pictures but I'm a believer now. Well done.
06-01-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By branko_76

Don't be afraid of French bikes. Since it will be...

Don't be afraid of French bikes. Since it will be used for casual riding, I seriously doubt you will wear out any parts that will be hard to find. Also, "stem shifters" should not be a deal breaker,...
06-01-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Aubergine

Whoa. I am 5'7" and a 55-56 is *my* size. (At...

Whoa. I am 5'7" and a 55-56 is *my* size. (At least with the old horizontal top tube frames.)
06-01-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 894
Posted By Kilroy1988

My wife, who is Russian, says it looks weird -...

My wife, who is Russian, says it looks weird - which is as I thought and why I called her in. In particular the "u" should look like a lower case "y" and not like that stylized thing. Also, Russians...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3,743
Views: 88,414
Posted By DougRNS

Here's another Italian red ( in 1 liter size)...

Here's another Italian red ( in 1 liter size) reviewed by Robin Garr in his newsletter I've been getting since the early 2000s....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,743
Views: 88,414
Posted By Mojo31

You would enjoy - Google Palm Island in the...

You would enjoy - Google Palm Island in the Grenadines.

Shi*ty day in paradise is better than a good day at home.
06-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Trakhak

Most of the replies you're getting are from guys....

Most of the replies you're getting are from guys. Which is fine: many of us know our stuff and are delighted to try to help a new or returning rider find the right bike.

That said, there are women...
06-01-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,219
Posted By Noossab

It's been a few years. I recently reread my post...

It's been a few years. I recently reread my post and noticed that I forgot to post photos of the completed project. I ride the bike with pride now and then around Mission Bay. I never did completely...
06-01-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 475
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Ended up finding some Panracer GK slicks 650b x...

Ended up finding some Panracer GK slicks 650b x 38 on amazon for $35 each. Can't really beat the price for what they are. Thanks for the info everyone :)
06-01-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By squirtdad

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23...

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23 inch roughly....can go down to 57/56 cm but going bigger is not good)

it does look like a good solid platform for your projects

this will be a...
06-01-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Although it's a buyer's market in terms of price,...

Although it's a buyer's market in terms of price, it's still going to take time to find your gem. Just like any other form of antiqueing, or shopping for a used car, you are going to have to trawl...
06-01-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By PhilFo

One other thing the OP may think of is leaning on...

One other thing the OP may think of is leaning on this community here at bike forums, and getting a bike through one or more of us. I say this because for a little bit more in the budget, a person...
06-01-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

No according for some people’s taste.🙄 Cheers, ...

No according for some people’s taste.🙄
Cheers,
Van
06-01-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By Aubergine

You're getting good advice so far, but I have to...

You're getting good advice so far, but I have to throw out a few comments. First, don't shy away from French bikes. Although they used different standards for some parts before the 80s, they are not...
06-01-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By bboy314

That $75 Schwinn Prelude is a great bike for the...

That $75 Schwinn Prelude is a great bike for the price, assuming it’s in decent shape.
06-01-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 469
Posted By PromptCritical

I had the fit done on my primary road bike. ...

I had the fit done on my primary road bike.

To port over the fit, measure everything on the road bike that affects the fit (seat tube, seat post extension, crank length (add those together), top...
06-01-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 467
Posted By shelbyfv

:thumb:https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net...

:thumb:https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1075x677/screenshot_2024_06_01_10_32_59_am_6cbcad7de09ae5d1de31d4c25a1a84db33331b6f.png
06-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By thinktubes

Most likely 23-inch if it’s the bike pictured....

Most likely 23-inch if it’s the bike pictured. Guessing the guy doesn’t know how to measure. Worth looking at in-person.
06-01-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 50,499
Posted By SoCaled

Nishiki Alien - $70 - Winnetka, CA ...

Nishiki Alien - $70 - Winnetka, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2765230516969524/?
No drive side pic, but should be Deore XT & Tange Prestige tubing
...
06-01-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 50,499
Posted By SoCaled

Get in the Van! Ritchey Road Logic - $300 -...

Get in the Van!

Ritchey Road Logic - $300 - Chatsworth, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1646983666074663/?
...
06-01-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By FBinNY

If a new wheel is delivered that far off, your...

If a new wheel is delivered that far off, your best option is to return for refund or replacement. I'd prefer a refund because that much of an error is a solid indicator of zero quality control.
...
06-01-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 50,499
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 850 - $45 - Corona, CA ...

Trek 850 - $45 - Corona, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2122240038150649/?
Buy the thumb shifters, get the bike for free
...
06-01-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 75
Posted By joelzieve

Swiss-Made Vintage Road Bike - Full Campagnolo/Campy Components (1973 Super Mo

$700

This steel racing machine has been completely refurbished and looks/rides (almost) as good as it did when the hand-made build was completed. I don’t know the history, but I imagine that it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By jfouellette

These are all relevant questions. I decided to...

These are all relevant questions. I decided to order them since replacing the existing wheels was easy to justify. The rear wheel was a heavy BMX rim with large spokes, very strong and heavy with a...
06-01-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 262
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, I think the Ironman Experts had 105 and...

Yeah, I think the Ironman Experts had 105 and white hoods. That would probably have been the BL-1051 or 1052 (https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/BL-1051_1052-0762/EV-BL-1051_1052-0762F.pdf), which...
06-01-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21,875
Views: 3,190,613
Posted By darkmoon

It's a beautiful sunset in Philly. I'm happy...

It's a beautiful sunset in Philly.

I'm happy to find another Molteni orange Merckx fan.
I started cycling in 1975 and the king in the bike racing was Eddy Merckx, Japan's Miyata build orange...
06-01-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 48
Posted By Rick_D

Edge 820 to 840, first thoughts

Upgraded my Garmin Edge after years of mostly faithful service. Liked the 820 enough I got Edge mounts for my bikes and retired the various old wired and wireless computers, preferring to switch just...
06-01-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 467
Posted By cyclezen

OK! Great ! It's not a 'cargo bike' like many of...

OK! Great ! It's not a 'cargo bike' like many of us might expect - with a large cargo platform/carrier - just s vey solid built Step-Thru electric.
And about the same weight as many of the Fat Tire...
06-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By abdon

There are a few things you can look for that,...

There are a few things you can look for that, even if you don't know the brand, you can tell the quality level and approximate age.

As somebody stated stem shifters, not a good sign. The rear...
06-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27,243
Views: 3,211,818
Posted By freeranger

Y'all in that part of the country have been...

Y'all in that part of the country have been getting hammered!! KY has had more that its share of rain this season, but (knock on wood), my specific location has dodged the tornadoes. Other parts have...
06-01-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27,243
Views: 3,211,818
Posted By essiemyra

lol Another early start this morning. I was...

lol

Another early start this morning. I was out at 6:45 and got a 20.4 mile ride. I am trying to add more miles into this route as it goes through some very quiet roads and also takes me off...
06-01-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 357
Posted By thinktubes

Move fast on that one looks like your size and...

Move fast on that one looks like your size and they are easy to work on. Uses modern-ish parts, so lots of paths for upgrades. I sold one of these a few years back and it was a pretty nice bike, $75...
06-01-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,283
Posted By tomhaegler

A small update from my Koga Miyata Adventure 1996...

A small update from my Koga Miyata Adventure 1996 turned into a (more) modern road/gravel bike:

I really enjoy this bike and ride it all the time. I love riding it even more than my modern road...
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