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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,883
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like...

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like your style and enjoy anytime you want to post pictures for us see. :thumb:


Thanks for reviving this thread. It gave me some great ideas for how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 635
Posted By cb400bill

Please stop with the hydroplaning chat and just...

Please stop with the hydroplaning chat and just stick to the question asked by the OP.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,877
Posted By bikemig

Great write up and pics of your bike. Bianchi for...

Great write up and pics of your bike. Bianchi for a company that has such an obvious pedigree in racing bikes also did some really smart interesting things with touring and all road bikes (the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 635
Posted By PeteHski

I ordered the 32 mm version because I was worried...

I ordered the 32 mm version because I was worried about hydroplaning on the 35 mm 😆
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,883
Posted By Bianchigirll

My bicycles are works of art and deserve to be...

My bicycles are works of art and deserve to be displayed! Dec '22 "Blue Christmas" was the theme
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7,973
Views: 976,012
Posted By djimb

It's been really fun! We went to the thrift store...

It's been really fun! We went to the thrift store and a local shop/museum called Bicycle Heaven on saturday to pick up a couple of parts bikes to finish up the stingray build. got a 20" kids' bike to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 635
Posted By PeteHski

I now fully expect a barrage of research...

I now fully expect a barrage of research referencing all manner of vehicles which are susceptible to aquaplaning, but have zero relevance to road bike tyres. We’ve already heard about trucks, F1,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 36
Posted By Bianchigirll

We're all experts here... ...

We're all experts here...
https://wallpapercave.com/wp/VWOrLjM.jpg

I would say the DX series is recreational and performance level bikes and PR might be consider competition or Professional level...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 635
Posted By Trakhak

Again: your argument, in essence, is "it stands...

Again: your argument, in essence, is "it stands to reason."

Please do the research and come back with evidence to support your position.

Also, re rain and bike racing: you may be thinking of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 635
Posted By PeteHski

So now it would appear that you don’t follow road...

So now it would appear that you don’t follow road bike racing very much either.

Seriously you should just give up with this aquaplaning road bike nonsense. The tyres are 30 mm wide, round...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By gfk_velo

With the lever fully detached from the bar, the...

With the lever fully detached from the bar, the insert slides in from the "back".

They effectively sit on two keys which engage in shaped keyways on the right and left sides of the lever body -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,139
Posted By PeteHski

How would it affect your personal choice if the...

How would it affect your personal choice if the pros did stop wearing helmets? I presume you don’t wear a helmet anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 56
Posted By oneclick

Trattner AX frame - 80s, 4lb 1 oz

This recent arrival was buit by George Trattner, who at the time lived in Nova Scotia and built frames in his spare time.
I had a recent email from George about it and will share the pertinent...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 53
Posted By phtomita

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that...

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that has much less clearance - probably something like 3mm.
Tried to replace tires to some Conti GP4SII 28c, that should be around 29-30mm but still...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 53
Posted By phtomita

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3...

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3 fenders (still in the pic)

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,212
Posted By diphthong

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him...

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him contest la vuelta.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,877
Posted By Andy_K

Patience. You need to let it breathe. I've...

Patience. You need to let it breathe.

I've made a little progress. I was going to wait until I had something more substantial to show, but I'll give you a preview.

The 25.4 mm downtube (in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,883
Posted By Chombi1

Yup! Most of the stuff I bought from Topeak work...

Yup! Most of the stuff I bought from Topeak work really well and are built with good quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Chombi1

I still remember the first Concor Supercorsa...

I still remember the first Concor Supercorsa saddle I bought in the early 80's it had a very suede leather cover that was exquisite to look at and feel. I remember feeling bad when the nice suede...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,212
Posted By semroc

Thanks for the results diphthong. I was stressing...

Thanks for the results diphthong. I was stressing for three weeks. Great Giro though. This guy was huge for me....
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 338
Posted By pstock

oh I opted for the hillier route I was close to...

oh I opted for the hillier route
I was close to the end of my day and knew that I could make it.
I was /am just curious about the Science (I'd there is any) of route planning
and as has been...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,212
Posted By diphthong

giro results are in! in the classic game: ...

giro results are in!

in the classic game:

team Pulling Faces with Semroc tenaciously held onto the lead and came through in the final analysis. in the top 3.3% overall. not too shabby.
team...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,648
Posted By Reddleman

Having used these racks at a past employer’s bike...

Having used these racks at a past employer’s bike shed, they were a pain in the arse, and probably more so with disc brakes.

If you park at ground level it’s just a wheel-bender with limited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Benelux single shift levers

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_161540361_5eae639ef211531f9d7e51f383598245300d034a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Shifters: single lever Huret and Campy and two versions of Huret stem shifters

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

and while we're on Cyclo... derailleur

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Cyclo Double Plateau

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

BSA Chainrings

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_155601138_5f492c01bea5b389975dd53ad4b39ccdc00b4e51.jpg
Track pitch... for Stronglight cranks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Universal Brake unboxing

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_153855765_05dd6e56eec264b2aa1d61a00f1b694f8359f701.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

For the freewheelers Zeus, Maillard

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Zeus 2000 (6 spd) and a Maillard/Spidel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Campagnolo Sport, Gran Sport, Gran Turismo

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_151138823_b6004b7a2aeaa14af5201bd0fe84074b0ec3f477.jpg
Sport - one jockey!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Avocet for double and triple cranksets

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_142201206_d5da8b54425754939d3da3ea808e0b1e349ecac6.jpg
the yellow number 4's were the surprise
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Headsets, Stronglight, Cinelli, Brampton/Magistroni...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7,973
Views: 976,012
Posted By etherhuffer

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had...

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had overhauled it for him years ago but he didn't ride it much. Trying to decide if I should sell it or strip it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,140
Posted By GCBM

Back in town

And diving in some more to shelves and drawers...
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Bottom Brackets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By rhm

How fat/skinny are the tires your friend...

How fat/skinny are the tires your friend required? If they are fat, then perhaps 650b; but if skinny, then likely 650c. My money's on 650c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,883
Posted By The Thin Man

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a...

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a rediculous number of Topeak Swing Up holders (https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/844-SWING-UP-BIKE-HOLDER) spaced on the studs. When bikes are all at...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 695
Posted By elcruxio

It's not that bad of a description as the screen...

It's not that bad of a description as the screen is "painted" with every page turn. The page remains "painted" even without power which allows for e-readers to stay powered for weeks at a time.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 474
Posted By 79pmooney

Good thing about committing to fix gear is that...

Good thing about committing to fix gear is that if you don't like it, all you have to do is put on a SS wheel. (And brakes if you haven't already.) Do buy a bike set up for brakes. Some true track...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,962
Posted By Small cog

Interesting how these bikes ended up in the...

Interesting how these bikes ended up in the "wrong" country, my first adult sized bike was a Raleigh Sports when I was about 11 which I was told was a US market model, the guarantee card had an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By tdh

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002766721168.ht...

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002766721168.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.5995LFIqLFIqPp&algo_pvid=24be4574-5fb4-4a5f-8a06-8da548c0e32d&algo_exp_id=24be4574-5fb4-4a5f-8a06-8da548c0e32d-2&pdp_n...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By FBinNY

Eons ago, Dia Compe drop bolts, for their single...

Eons ago, Dia Compe drop bolts, for their single pivot brakes, had 2 spring slots, so they could be inverted and used as a "raise" bolt.

However, those were the first and last time I saw a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7,973
Views: 976,012
Posted By RCMoeur

Moar tube testing & patching! This time with a...

Moar tube testing & patching! This time with a friend helping. One more bin emptied and 5-6 more to go.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 45,092
Posted By WGB

https://austin.craigslist.org/bop/d/cedar-park-198...

https://austin.craigslist.org/bop/d/cedar-park-1983-peugeot-ph10s-62cm/7750844154.html

Posted 9 hrs ago
​​​​​1983 Peugeot PH10s 62cm Frameset FREE (Cedar Park)1983 Peugeot PH10s Carbolite 103...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 274
Posted By abdon

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I...

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I expected. The guy I bought it from said it pretty much spent the last 35 years in the garage. It was extremely grimey but once that started coming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 342
Posted By icemilkcoffee

thanks to all for chiming in. There were two...

thanks to all for chiming in. There were two schools of thought here. Andrew et al thinks the wide width is causing the bead to drop, while Kontact thinks the Caffelatex rim strip’s thickness and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,489
Posted By Kontact

Clamping forces really don't care about whether...

Clamping forces really don't care about whether there is a lubricant - especially when the lubricant doesn't have any particulate to prevent the clamping forces from squeezing the lube out of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21,867
Views: 3,177,369
Posted By bironi

James, That is a bike that I would be very...

James,
That is a bike that I would be very proud to own and ride every day.
Hope that knee comes back strong.
By
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,172
Posted By Eric F

I started riding bikes as a kid (50-ish years...

I started riding bikes as a kid (50-ish years ago). I’ve crashed more times than I can remember. A couple have been memorable, but most were easily forgotten. A few were going over 20mph. Most were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,489
Posted By Camilo

No, not confused. But wondering why we're sifting...

No, not confused. But wondering why we're sifting through so much irrelevant discussion. Yeah, I know, it's the internet and digressions occur. I don't know wtf (why tf) it even came up and why it...
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