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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By dweenk

If you drive you miss seeing nearly everything....

If you drive you miss seeing nearly everything. If you ride a bike you see a lot more. But if you walk and pay attention to things, you will see so much more and have the time to appreciate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By etherhuffer

Same here! Maybe I should change my handle to...

Same here! Maybe I should change my handle to ReImaginos!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By rccardr

Wow. That is simply an amazing deal. Total...

Wow.
That is simply an amazing deal. Total package, right there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By Road Fan

For the general reader here (most of the regulars...

For the general reader here (most of the regulars will already be aware), the rim bead design and the tire bead design have to be matched fo the most safe tire retention, If you have hook-bead rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8,350
Views: 3,152,107
Posted By OldForerunner

1973 Jeunet Captivante with 2019? Campagnolo...

1973 Jeunet Captivante with 2019? Campagnolo Centaur 11 and Modolo Speedy brakes.

...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 339
Posted By Iride01

I did. But once you get all the human interest...

I did. But once you get all the human interest part out of the way it's the same thing that's been going on for ages. Just different people and different tools of the trade on both sides.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 67
Posted By base2

Compressionless Kevlar reinforced brake housing...

Compressionless Kevlar reinforced brake housing will take a lot of squish out of the system.
https://jagwire.com/products/housing/pro-compressionless-brake-housing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By SurferRosa

Imaginos will love that. :thumb:

Imaginos will love that. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,860
Posted By northbend

Great summit photo!

Great summit photo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By northbend

Walking has kept me reasonably sane since I broke...

Walking has kept me reasonably sane since I broke my wrist in a hard crash on the bike at the end of April.
It's gonna be a long recovery. The surgeon says it’ll probably be riding again by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,634
Views: 1,021,863
Posted By bikemig

I used to race but I don’t have much in the way...

I used to race but I don’t have much in the way of racing bikes anymore. I do have a 1982 Peugeot PXN 10 that I’ve been riding lately. I modded it I a bit for hill climbing (38 tooth inner and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By NVFlinch

Some/most of the old pages you see are the result...

Some/most of the old pages you see are the result of owners scanning the pages of mags they have.

For example, I have old UK 1930's and WWII and later era "The Bicycle" and "Cycling" magazines...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

If you want to go fast, aero is the key. I added...

If you want to go fast, aero is the key. I added aero bars to both the captain's and stoker's position as shown below. I cut a piece of aluminum pipe to the just right length and attached aero bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 164
Posted By hazetguy

i'd pay $1200 for that all day long. if you're...

i'd pay $1200 for that all day long. if you're not going to buy it, will you post the link so i can get in touch with the seller? thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,559
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Initial bike ride this morning. I tried to get...

Initial bike ride this morning. I tried to get the wobble out of the back wheel, but I’m not sure it will ever be true and straight. I made it a little better though....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6,583
Views: 623,768
Posted By rsbob

Took him to school. Nice ride and nice guy. ...

Took him to school. Nice ride and nice guy. Awesome climbing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,092
Views: 65,827
Posted By attylah

Rocky Mountain Cirrus MTB for $100 in Corvallis, Oregon

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3676079092644686/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A00e07292-1971-435e-baf7-2a3e677b9fe8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 51
Posted By SpeedofLite

Equipment/Product Review (1994) Shimano Rapidfire Plus vs SRAM Grip Shift

Includes mini-reviews of the test bikes, ROCKY MOUNTAIN Equipe and KLEIN Fervor.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By scycheng

Someone probably makes one by now. I use mostly 5...

Someone probably makes one by now. I use mostly 5 arm cranks on my tandem and single so I don't have that problem.

Seriously, most of these triplizers were built when square taper was king. Good...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By mikemelbrooks

if you use a mountain bike bottom bracket they...

if you use a mountain bike bottom bracket they are slightly narrower that a road one which will allow you to use spacers.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By mikemelbrooks

its a 4bolt chainset

its a 4bolt chainset
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Like i said in my first post, a four bolt...

Like i said in my first post, a four bolt crankset is going to be much more difficult. I have lengthened a crankset axle by 10mm by sleeving and welding two together. FD means front derailleur. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27,293
Views: 3,246,832
Posted By philbob57

21+ miles yesterday, sunny, low 70s, wind mainly...

21+ miles yesterday, sunny, low 70s, wind mainly from N about 8-10 mph.

269 feet of climbing. It's pretty flat here. I often appreciate that.:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By Hondo6

Nice. Good thing you didn't use a KISS logo...

Nice.

Good thing you didn't use a KISS logo instead. If you had, given the reputed but inaccurate story regarding their name (https://loudwire.com/kiss-debunk-rumored-satanic-acronym/) you'd also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 35
Posted By MonsieurChrono

Veneto (Orbea) 90s bike: Help with frame identification

Hello all!

I picked up this Veneto bike that I found to be well-put together by my LBS, but despite my efforts I could not find some concrete info about the frame.

Apparently, Veneto was a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 339
Posted By Paul Barnard

That was a very interesting read. Both...

That was a very interesting read. Both fascinating and infuriating.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 399
Posted By Trakhak

In the 30-plus years since I last used tubulars,...

In the 30-plus years since I last used tubulars, I'd forgotten about pre-stretching them. It was a pain back then, and now I doubt I'd have the strength.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By etherhuffer

The Red and the Black! ...

The Red and the Black!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1973_09b8a77abb902a7073715018a0abd16b31cd913e.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 77
Posted By SpeedofLite

30 Years Ago: April 1994 in Bicycling magazine

Still playing catch-up from recent Las Vegas and Michigan trips...but it's still 30 Years Ago!

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
PACELINE
TECHNICAL Q&A
OFF THE BACK "Pull Over,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,992
Posted By bikemig

I'm not a subscriber so I can't see how I stack...

I'm not a subscriber so I can't see how I stack up against others around my age. The only thing I get any laurels for is being the local legend on some of the segments and I'm good with that. As long...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 514
Posted By andrewclaus

I notice back and neck pain when I ride slower...

I notice back and neck pain when I ride slower than my normal pace, even on the same bike. I've been wondering why, and I like the idea about the legs taking more of the weight when riding faster....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 164
Posted By shelbyfv

Thanks for including info so essential to the...

Thanks for including info so essential to the valuation. :twitchy:
Forum: Touring
06-15-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,648,290
Posted By HelpSingularity

Bayeux, Normandie, France ...

Bayeux, Normandie, France
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20240609_104059882_hdr_ae_2_57aba5e93eff3e2168b037b86861453ff52054e0.jpg
In front of the Normandie...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Posted By cb400bill

I’d buy the 2023 and save the money. I’d also...

I’d buy the 2023 and save the money. I’d also see if they could sweeten the deal somehow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 164
Posted By bboy314

Mass produced lower-mid range French bike. I’d...

Mass produced lower-mid range French bike. I’d rescue it from a dumpster but wouldn’t spend money for it.

Ebay asking prices are meaningless for value, as is the heritage or neighborhood of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4,640
Views: 116,166
Posted By LAJ

Negatory, Ghostrider. The topic is always...

Negatory, Ghostrider.

The topic is always dogs

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/528x687/img_9507_fd81a720ec0aaae506e987a2265a8d8873185b9c.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 522
Posted By Insidious C.

It is not the severity of the failure but the...

It is not the severity of the failure but the likelyhood of it happening that increases with folding tire (kevlar bead) installed on hookless rim, especially at higher pressures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,282
Posted By squirtdad

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both...

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both via Amazon for the next, not revealed build. One more package and all is in place except for the frame
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,263
Posted By nyohohoho

I have no problem at all. Thanks for your...

I have no problem at all. Thanks for your discussion. It gave me more information when looking for a new frame. We all want our hard-earned money spent in the best place.
If you would like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9,149
Views: 3,204,272
Posted By Clyde1820

If I were to guess ... I believe that...

If I were to guess ...

I believe that photograph is at Longues-sur-Mer along the coastal area of Normandy, France, about ~25mi northwest of Caen.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,860
Posted By Andy_K

There's so much to love about this picture! I...

There's so much to love about this picture! I don't even know where to start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By downtube42

I don't take the Marine Drive trail on the...

I don't take the Marine Drive trail on the non-river side. Some sketchy bits over there so I stick on Marine Drive. River side is good.

I ride that loop fixed gear quite a bit. There's brand-new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By downtube42

Wait, you're in Beaverton? Dang. IMO you...

Wait, you're in Beaverton? Dang.

IMO you need to ride a 100k on this bike. I have this super-flat triangle 100k that goes Milwaukie, Kelley Point, Troutdale, Gresham, Milwaukie. 75% MUP, most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By droppedandlost

Kansas - Dust in the Wind "I close my eyes"...

Kansas - Dust in the Wind

"I close my eyes" (and dream of Huffys)
"Only for a moment, and the moments gone"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,714
Posted By AdventureManCO

That it can actually be lifted is a wildly...

That it can actually be lifted is a wildly successful start to any Huffy adventure!





As was my experience, but even moreso. When I first rode the Huffente after all the upgrades, I erupted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21,918
Views: 3,233,757
Posted By seagrade

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2697_7c56a50fa7c2f80932f6c0e16d6a642ee7b50ecf.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 292
Posted By Mackers

I took a hit for science and BF and picked up the...

I took a hit for science and BF and picked up the frame set.

Frame weighs in at 1825 grams for a size 52 so that's not terrible, fork is relatively porky at 722 grams.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 273
Posted By Kjreinhart@133

Thanks sll

I appreciate the comments. What I learned is that a simple, low cost chain gear change to a 54t or 56t will only net me maybe .5-1.5 mph. I can’t fit a much larger drive tire because the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By Rick

Kanzoku: Post what brakes you have and be...

Kanzoku: Post what brakes you have and be specific. Also post combined weight of rider + kit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,085
Posted By Kabuki12

Just a suggestion , find a really good bike and...

Just a suggestion , find a really good bike and ride it to be sure for about a year. Then , take it apart and have someone like Jack Trumbull at Franklin Frame make it cherry for you. The end result...
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