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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 607
Posted By mayankyadav

A good observation about my activity here, Yuri! ...

A good observation about my activity here, Yuri!

I joined this forum when I was looking to buy a bike but I never bought… not because I didn’t have the money but because I come from a culture that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By skidder

If you're in a pinch and need one to get the 'ol...

If you're in a pinch and need one to get the 'ol Merckx rolling again you could try an old Schwinn fork. They made 1" threaded forks for their bicycles up to about 1985-ish (anyone know for sure?). ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 391
Posted By FBinNY

Coarse compound might be enough. Also, depending...

Coarse compound might be enough. Also, depending on the details, you can usually buy yourself some room by filing from where the clamp is touching.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,498
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Gitane touring frame , currently at $149 ...

Gitane touring frame , currently at $149
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/e-4AAOSwYvtmZjtP/s-l1600.webp
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196436266996

Paramount (everything except wheels, brakes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6,547
Views: 618,684
Posted By jaxgtr

After a 8 day rest period, work induced I finally...

After a 8 day rest period, work induced I finally got some miles today. Brutal 101F temps and a dry hot wind made it a mandatory indoor ride after 6 hours of work. 41 miles and 1700 ft on Rouvy....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,083
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks for the definition. Hanging out around one...

Thanks for the definition. Hanging out around one of them sounds about as much fun as riding one of those Peloton bikes that he was talking about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,432
Posted By davester

Maybe we should rename this ride...Cino Daveoica!

Maybe we should rename this ride...Cino Daveoica!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By bikemig

Looks like a great ride.

Looks like a great ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 979
Posted By rsbob

Am waiting for the snarky sarcastic version of...

Am waiting for the snarky sarcastic version of AI. Something like Hawkeye Pierce.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21,909
Views: 3,219,727
Posted By ascherer

Having built the wheels it was time to take the...

Having built the wheels it was time to take the Shogun on a proper shakedown. It was a great ride, up north along the escarpment and back down. The bike performed flawlessly, and save for a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,083
Posted By rsbob

hilarious!!!!

hilarious!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 63
Posted By H2Rick

OK, You Schwinn Gurus.......

I came on a real head-scratcher while starting on the reassembly of my 1971 Super Sport.
I started to clean up the front fork and look below for what I saw on the stem underneath the usual grime:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5,449
Views: 882,857
Posted By big john

We did, too. From Northridge to Mulholland at the...

We did, too. From Northridge to Mulholland at the Old Topanga area to Cornell, then out to Westlake and home through Simi. Few weeks ago we went up Rockstore climb. Walked the little trail around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By dbhouston

I'll close this out by saying the Tulsa Tough...

I'll close this out by saying the Tulsa Tough Classico was a lot of fun. There were only 40-ish advance registrations but several more registered late, including some who traveled. There was some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,083
Posted By Polaris OBark

In fairness, it needs a whole lot of boosting.

In fairness, it needs a whole lot of boosting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By abdon

The Cannondale is begging for a 650B conversion....

The Cannondale is begging for a 650B conversion. It should give it enough clearance for chunkier tires and even fenders to go with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 607
Posted By cyclezen

good choice! the more you can relate your...

good choice! the more you can relate your current equipment , especially your gearing, to your riding; the better prepared you will be for that time when you decide to move to something which will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 48
Posted By cb400bill

New Bike Day! Vitus 979

Saw this one lurking on CL. Watched it for a few weeks. Decided to pull the trigger.

It’s full Shimano 600 tri color with Mavic Open Pro rims. Crazy light weight. The splash bar tape will soon be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By Trakhak

Another review of the $248 Walmart gravel bike....

Another review of the $248 Walmart gravel bike. (tl/dw: At the end, the guy says: "If you're thinking about getting into gravel biking and if you never tried it, go get you an Ozark Trail from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By Andy_K

This would make a nice complement to my '82...

This would make a nice complement to my '82 Sequoia and '83 Allez. I'm very tempted. Trying to resist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,260
Posted By big john

Gravel bikes are available with flat bars from...

Gravel bikes are available with flat bars from several companies, as are flat bar road bikes. Somewhat like a road hybrid? Maybe, but off the shelf dirt ready. Could you use a lightweight hardtail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,132
Posted By KCT1986

With these early SR frames (pre-cantilevered rear...

With these early SR frames (pre-cantilevered rear dropout), the max size will depend on tire type. 28mm may fit if the tire is a lighter model with not much rubber (think racing tires). Other tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 22,748
Posted By 75lechamp

Been away for a while, but I have been thinking...

Been away for a while, but I have been thinking about this topic. One thing I know for sure is it would help me to focus my collection. Right now, I am all over the board, but I think my number one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,909
Views: 3,219,727
Posted By bikemig

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out...

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out and back with 900 ft of climbing. There are water views throughout the ride and the twisty rollers make this a fun ride. The screenshot of the ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By Paul_P

Having just gone through a months-long quest for...

Having just gone through a months-long quest for a compatible front derailleur, I think they are just about the most complicated part to figure out if you're not just replacing with an identical part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By Kontact

The point I was making is that the Aris...

The point I was making is that the Aris freewheels didn't shift magically better. I see absolutely no reason that 12-21 Winner with a modern chain wouldn't shift just fine, or that a Sachs would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,749
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Polished stuff and back on the bike. Looking...

Polished stuff and back on the bike.
Looking forward to Aubergine’s bottom bracket spindle to arrive in the mail so I can get the pedals and cranks on. After that it’s time for new cables....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By bikemig

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like...

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like the 46/36/24, 11-28 7 speed gearing and a 26 x 1.9 tire is plenty capable for gravel and for the local single track.

I do a number of local rides...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 513
Posted By Duragrouch

I've never priced the stuff. Big issue I think in...

I've never priced the stuff. Big issue I think in my state is big liquor taxes. Otherwise, given that white gas zoomed up to between $15-20 a gallon (and much higher if buying by the quart) and never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15,513
Views: 4,173,213
Posted By '02 nrs

few days of elbow grease knocked off 10 years of...

few days of elbow grease knocked off 10 years of inactive dust....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 227
Posted By veganbikes

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 905
Posted By tomato coupe

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have...

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have lobster and caviar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 887
Posted By tomato coupe

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts,...

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts, everybody's gears shift at the same time. That's why you have breakaways in bike racing -- riders are just trying to get out of range of other racers'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 22,748
Posted By AdventureManCO

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And,...

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And, you also don't want them overwhelming you. This totally can make sense if you plan to open up a museum (either in person or virtual). Looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 22,748
Posted By AdventureManCO

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well,...

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well, something to the effect of "oh, so you are selling some? So you can buy others?' Truth is that she is right:lol:

But! Knowing this, the super ultimate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 607
Posted By Yan

I agree with you completely. I think 11 and 12...

I agree with you completely. I think 11 and 12 speed are great. When 13 speed becomes widely available I'll be moving to that as well.

I just don't think there's a point in spending $700 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By dddd

I've mentioned here before, how a good rear wheel...

I've mentioned here before, how a good rear wheel can be worth as much as the decent bike that one finds in need of one.

Similarly, with bikes having (especially dual-) suspension, whether or not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 979
Posted By crankythunder

Ok, I read through this whole thread and the...

Ok, I read through this whole thread and the recommendations are all over the map. The original poster must be simply confused if he is lucky!.

I used to race, and my mechanic said I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By John E

I figured there must be. My friend, Laura, is the...

I figured there must be. My friend, Laura, is the "one-woman-band" dynamo behind a local organization here in San Diego, ssubi.org. She started by saving medical equipment from the dumpster and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 151
Posted By Troul

bout dang time!

bout dang time!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By freeranger

Chances are MicroShift has new...

Chances are MicroShift has new shifters/derailleurs which can replace the Shimano. Microshift isn't junk, used one of their front derailleurs on my wife's road bike and it works just fine. Don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By maddog34

Should I also replace the derailleurs? ...

Should I also replace the derailleurs?


What are some good quality brands of shifters and derailleurs? I don't compete or anything and all my riding is on paved roads when its nice out.


What...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5,469
Views: 3,923,967
Posted By Nagrom_

Apparently every 5 years I get the gravel itch. ...

Apparently every 5 years I get the gravel itch.
GT Grade, Hunt 650s, tubeless pirellis, Cane Creek eeSilk cockpit, and a brooks to keep it cushy.

Brown bartape immanent,.
​​​​...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By Trakhak

OK. Just watched the entire video for the Walmart...

OK. Just watched the entire video for the Walmart bike from the first post in this thread.

Looks surprisingly good for the money. The seatpost is junk and should be replaced, but its diameter is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 3,961
Posted By indyfabz

Many of our laws are based upon English common...

Many of our laws are based upon English common law.

Some reflect a rejection of English law, like the provision in the Constitution prohibiting involuntary quartering of soldiers in private homes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By mpetry912

There are several organizations that do exactly...

There are several organizations that do exactly this work ! suggest you try the following :

https://worldbicyclerelief.org/
https://www.bikesfortheworld.org/...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4,272
Views: 106,723
Posted By genejockey

On Friday, I decided to ditch the whole Zone 2...

On Friday, I decided to ditch the whole Zone 2 thing, and just rode "Modified Merckx". I felt better than I had in 2 months! So today, I decided to take the Big Circuit for its first long Sunday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By bikemig

I have two bikes that I built up for gravel duty...

I have two bikes that I built up for gravel duty that cost me around that price point; an early 70s Raleigh Gran Sport and an early 90s Specialized Stump jumper. I recycled parts on hand to build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By Trakhak

Because he has first-hand experience with the...

Because he has first-hand experience with the bike, unlike (presumably) everyone else in this thread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 634
Posted By bikemig

It would not be hard to build a drop bar MTB or...

It would not be hard to build a drop bar MTB or vintage hybrid at that price range. Building up a vintage road bike with 35c tires at this price point isn't hard either; not many old school road...
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