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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By PhilFo

Paul was a treasure, if I may say so. An amazing...

Paul was a treasure, if I may say so. An amazing person, always willing to go an extra 10 miles to help, as well as educate and excite. He bent over backwards and worked with my mother to get me that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10
Posted By SpeedofLite

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10
Posted By SpeedofLite

50 Years Ago: June 1974 in Bicycling! magazine

Articles/columns included are:
LETTERS
QUESTION MAN
"At Night -- All the Wise Guys Come Out"

The following articles from this issue were posted previously:
ROAD TEST - SCHWINN Le Tour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 129
Posted By albrt

So he really is a drillium guy! Maybe you...

So he really is a drillium guy!

Maybe you should pay him to do the whole frame. Those old 3-speeds are way too heavy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 129
Posted By machinist42

The Operation Was A Success! But The Patient Died.

Would like to see the steerer tube please?

If enough of it remains "intact," you could use a long Nitto stem if the wedge is wholly below the holy area of Swiss Cheese-ness?
That might suffice...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By indyfabz

What do we want?!?! Time travel! When do we want...

What do we want?!?! Time travel! When do we want it?!?! It doesn’t matter!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 939
Views: 53,575
Posted By AngryFrankie

Florida Panhandle FB MKTPLC gold! $165...

Florida Panhandle FB MKTPLC gold! $165 Tallahassee FL Facebook Marketplace. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 129
Posted By albrt

Just looks like regular drillium to me. ...

Just looks like regular drillium to me.

Kidding!

I am curious why he thought you wanted to pay to separate two pieces of metal and destroy them both in the process. I'm having a hard time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By rando_couche

The front brake cable should go OVER the stem...

The front brake cable should go OVER the stem (and rear brake cable) if connected to the left brake lever. Do that and your cables should be about the same (correct) height.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 129
Posted By rando_couche

I would venture to say that THIS IS NOT OKAY!! ...

I would venture to say that THIS IS NOT OKAY!! He owes you a new fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By SurferRosa

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the...

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the same height when eyed from the saddle. If you route them like this pic below, they don't flop around.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 151
Posted By Steve_sr

This BB has 98K miles on it! Not much rain riding...

This BB has 98K miles on it! Not much rain riding except on tours without other choices.

I do remember pulling the seals and cleaning and re-lubing the bearings about 5+ years ago using...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By rje58_too

June Goal - 225 miles 6/1 - 12.9 miles -...

June Goal - 225 miles

6/1 - 12.9 miles - Trek 830
6/2 - 12.5 miles - Trek 800 Antelope

June to date: 25.4 miles

2024 to date: 850.0 miles

2024 Goal: 2,000 miles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By '02 nrs

rear looks a little short.also may want to route...

rear looks a little short.also may want to route them by swapping the sides their on the stem.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314304758854 ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By jadmt

No goals other than a couple long rides. Going to...

No goals other than a couple long rides. Going to be on vacation and off bike for a week starting tomorrow.
06/03 25 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,262
Posted By the sci guy

Sup dude. Any progress on your beastly steed?

Sup dude. Any progress on your beastly steed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 327
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I've actually heard: Cyclist #1: *snerks*...

I've actually heard:
Cyclist #1: *snerks* "hairnet"
Cyclist #2: "damn good idea"

I'll never be cool
(which is apparently "cool")
But I don't WANT to be "cool"
(which is even "cool"er)
[it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 256
Posted By veganbikes

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is...

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is fine, wear your helmet as long or as little as you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 468
Posted By well biked

Post #12 explains things pretty well. The issue...

Post #12 explains things pretty well. The issue is the folding function of the bike, hence the spacers on the drive side that are causing the spline engagement problem. My advice to the OP: go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 206
Posted By Dark Arrow

How long have you been riding on the saddle that...

How long have you been riding on the saddle that is giving you trouble?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,027
Posted By Greg Barron

Wow! Juvela, that is amazing. I didn't think...

Wow! Juvela, that is amazing. I didn't think anyone realized that we imported Rabasa Derbi bikes. Especially from that far back. My father did indeed import those. As well as Villar road bikes. He...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 570
Posted By albrt

How many soda cans do you normally get with one...

How many soda cans do you normally get with one of those Italian mechanic toolkits? They sure do come in handy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By Eric F

It got ketchup and mustard. My riding buddies...

It got ketchup and mustard. My riding buddies went all in with chili and cheese on theirs. I'm not sure about the apple pie.

When we ride to Mt. Wilson via ACH, we call it the "Hotdog Ride". ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By plonz

26.6 seems to be the call. Thank you for the...

26.6 seems to be the call. Thank you for the generous offer on the OE post. Even with the frame at 60cm c-t-c, I think I’ll need more pillar than that. I’ll definitely let you know if it turns out...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By big john

Naked hot dog? They used to have good apple pie....

Naked hot dog? They used to have good apple pie. I should go up there and see if they still do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 196
Posted By gaucho777

I am a fan of the pump under the non-drive side...

I am a fan of the pump under the non-drive side seat stay.

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-03-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 99
Posted By Shadco

Road Captain .

Road Captain

.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 939
Views: 53,575
Posted By SoCaled

I posted that one in the "wacky" thread a few...

I posted that one in the "wacky" thread a few minutes ago, ad copy made me laugh - "Set up as a single speed. Well two speed but you have to pushed the chain between the front chainrings with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By sd5782

Too bad the Sports Tourer or the Super Sport are...

Too bad the Sports Tourer or the Super Sport are too small for you. Restoring and riding either or both would have been rewarding.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By Eric F

Got high yesterday. While it was cool and grey...

Got high yesterday. While it was cool and grey all morning at home, my friends and I rode up a hill. Above 3500' it was blue skies, sunshine, and hot dogs.

On the Mt. Lowe Rd, on the way to Mt....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21,393
Views: 5,295,404
Posted By jaxgtr

That is a nice garage setup.

That is a nice garage setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 368,520
Posted By Eric F

That is a well-built, high-quality,...

That is a well-built, high-quality, high-performance road machine, with all its parts in the right places. I understand why people think it's hot. Unfortunately, I find it kind of dull and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By JaccoW

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo...

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo hub and lights and it will be a great bike to putter around town with.

Nice find!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 468
Posted By Iride01

But the OP appears to have a Claris road crank....

But the OP appears to have a Claris road crank. If thew BB shell is 73mm on that Brompton, then the OP has the wrong crank.

In a quick look at the pictures of new Brompton folding bikes, I didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By big john

Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 206
Posted By Iride01

Did you recently start back riding again after a...

Did you recently start back riding again after a long layoff? Your butt just needs to get use to it again. You can swap saddles if you like, but when your butt gets use to it and if you are riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By rjones28

Benson's little friend. Pippin. He stays with us...

Benson's little friend. Pippin. He stays with us when our friends travel to places he can't go.

Terrier mix.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 614
Posted By veganbikes

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell...

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell and you could have done it yourself unless you have studied sports physiology and kinesiology and are able to adjust things while you ride with some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By bharrisonb

My celebration of WBD: ...

My celebration of WBD:

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31 mile ride to celebrate World...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,051
Posted By Maelochs

There are different kinds of riders, and posters...

There are different kinds of riders, and posters and people.

Some posters really think that the only way to ride a bike is Fast. They will graciously allow other people to ride slowly, but do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By daverup

I would build both with the Suntour groups you...

I would build both with the Suntour groups you already have. If you really like the frame's and how they ride, you can always add the new groups later.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 93,428
Posted By DougRNS

Plot twist

I was notified today by the Doctor's office that the reason my procedure was denied was because there was a certain form that was not completed. They said they didn't give it to me to complete. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 939
Views: 53,575
Posted By gravityhurts

Bridgestone Cb-0 bike - $200 Venice,...

Bridgestone Cb-0 bike - $200 Venice, CAhttps://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/d/venice-bridgestone-cb-bike/7753497016.html
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 368,520
Posted By LAJ

Hot. Nicely done.

Hot. Nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By merziac

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb: 2 of my very...

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb:

2 of my very best acquisitions came from him, great guy, resource and much else.

RIP Paul.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 115
Posted By alcjphil

The problem is that the OP doesn't say whether...

The problem is that the OP doesn't say whether the bike has a derailleur. Could be anything
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By cyccommute

A couple of things to consider. First and...

A couple of things to consider. First and foremost, is sizing. The Fuji Mt. Fuji is a mountain bike. It is sized as a mountain bike. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if they ride a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 196
Posted By tiger1964

Sure, providing the installation has enough...

Sure, providing the installation has enough tension/grip that the pump does not fall off while riding.
Also, behind the seat tube is cool if there's room (long bike, or short pump!)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 614
Posted By MikeDeason

I feel like a bike fitting may be like an oil...

I feel like a bike fitting may be like an oil change at Jiffy Lube. It’s all about the upsell and you could have done it yourself
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 614
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, but you can instruct your fitter to optimize...

Yes, but you can instruct your fitter to optimize your position to maximize comfort. Generally, increased comfort leads to better performance, and as one's fitness improves, the extent of what one is...
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