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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Ditto1958

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I...

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I had to chuckle because in high school, about 1975, I got one of the early Treks. It was lighter, stronger, faster and just all around better than my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 41
Posted By unworthy1

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that...

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that eventually got absorbed into Orbea. They lasted at least into the 1980s, and here's a beauty with TSX tubing and cromovelato finish:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,246,954
Posted By Samac

Rode to work, ten mile round trip. Cheers, ...

Rode to work, ten mile round trip.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By plumberroy

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In...

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In also 62 years old and have done construction and maintenance for 40 years. I many times said something about "give me a minute old age is catching...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 105
Posted By grumpus

Make sure the bike fits - buying kids oversized...

Make sure the bike fits - buying kids oversized bikes for them to "grow into" meant that they often couldn't easily reach the proper levers. That combined with poorly adjusted brakes made the "safety...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 83
Posted By Trakhak

Working in a co-op as you do, I imagine that you...

Working in a co-op as you do, I imagine that you mostly see the bottom-of-the-barrel Grip Shift versions. People on Bike Forums have said that SRAM seems to have progressively cheapened the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28,084
Views: 4,650,762
Posted By almico8

Wouldn't you know it, I was scanning the universe...

Wouldn't you know it, I was scanning the universe for a proper pump and found another '74. This on is a 3-speed in superbe condition with a pump...same $$$. I might have to go get it.

And it comes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 65,878
Posted By SoCaled

same seller: Cimmaron - $150 - North...

same seller:

Cimmaron - $150 - North Hollywood, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/north-hollywood-vintage-rare-schwinn/7757233317.html
Needs some love...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,389
Posted By howeric

You’re a good guy for signing up for this. ...

You’re a good guy for signing up for this. Neglected bikes hit me in the gut like bad grammar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,752
Posted By Imaginos

My other bike. ...

My other bike.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0409_9914cdccea18231c77aea299824e6dd812a282b7.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9,149
Views: 3,204,361
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

96 Bonded Trek former Naval Station Pearl Harbor...

96 Bonded Trek former Naval Station Pearl Harbor Police bike. Built with parts I’ve acquired over the years, 20/34 low gear Judy with White Brothers dampener cartridge WTB front hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 145
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 105
Posted By alcjphil

There were a couple of brake levers of this type...

There were a couple of brake levers of this type that didn't impair the function of the brake levers. There was an aftermarket kit that worked with Mafac brake levers that worked very well and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,752
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: 724
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: 16
Views: 232
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 105
Posted By zacster

I put cross levers on my daughter's bike instead...

I put cross levers on my daughter's bike instead because she wanted those. These actually work and don't flex.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,462
Views: 886,742
Posted By WaveyGravey

Stopping for breakfast during my morning ride. ...

Stopping for breakfast during my morning ride.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1856_aa79f75dc1bb658ad682ef99ff6e0302422a2f7e.jpeg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,246,954
Posted By WaveyGravey

Today I rode 33 miles.

Today I rode 33 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6,583
Views: 623,848
Posted By WaveyGravey

This morning, I rode 33 miles.

This morning, I rode 33 miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8,350
Views: 3,152,249
Posted By OldForerunner

1973 Jeunet Captivante with 2019? Campagnolo...

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

...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,647
Views: 116,318
Posted By DougRNS

I got the wires out if spinal column yesterday as...

I got the wires out if spinal column yesterday as the trial ended after 7 days. I now decide what to do. It offered relief much greater than meds.
Taking the wires out was quick and easy but now...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 358
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: 10
Views: 105
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: 135
Views: 4,752
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: 1,881
Posted By northbend

Great summit photo!

Great summit photo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 145
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: 1,021,929
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: 156
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: 548
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: 14
Views: 183
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: 4,565
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: 623,848
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, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 41
Posted By delbiker1

Can't help you, but that is a fine looking frame...

Can't help you, but that is a fine looking frame set. I have an Orbea Avant, carbon fiber, that is a fine well balanced bike. I have looked, upon occasion, for a steel Orbea, have seen a few, one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 65,878
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: 4
Views: 83
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: 548
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: 548
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: 548
Posted By mikemelbrooks

its a 4bolt chainset

its a 4bolt chainset
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 548
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: 27,294
Views: 3,246,954
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: 135
Views: 4,752
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: 2
Views: 41
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: 19
Views: 358
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: 406
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: 135
Views: 4,752
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: 84
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: 101
Views: 6,007
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: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 535
Views: 44,114
Posted By djimb

My daily rider on the 40th st. Bridge,...

My daily rider on the 40th st. Bridge, Pittsburgh:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20240614_160203_73a645a5eab3e642b4d613e48ee8a04c6631ffc0.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 527
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....
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