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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,606
Posted By Duragrouch

OK, I'll buy that. I just... like to learn. Like...

OK, I'll buy that. I just... like to learn. Like to know reasons for things, if for no other reason than I find it interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 159
Posted By Pcampeau

The only Raleigh Sprite that I know of that had...

The only Raleigh Sprite that I know of that had the anniversary badge is the 1962 version. I do realize this early version is much closer to the Gran Sport of 62 and not like the Sprite you have from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,359
Posted By GCBM

Since this is about C. Hardings...

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The jersey from the Irish shops I used to fit into...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By RChung

I advise people who get their first power meter...

I advise people who get their first power meter to just do their ordinary rides at their normal pace for a little while -- maybe 10 rides or so. Record the data in a little notebook, but don't change...
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By zacster

I have the SQLabs bar inners and grips and I...

I have the SQLabs bar inners and grips and I swear by them now. At first I had to remember to grip by the inners but now I do all the time. I mostly ride a roadie but for years I commuted on the flat...
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By Aushiker

I considered GP4 grips, but they do not do them...

I considered GP4 grips, but they do not do them in BioKork :(. Short aero bars are something I hadn't considered but will investigate now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,359
Posted By GCBM

Thanks Pastor! I took pictures of the drawers......

Thanks Pastor! I took pictures of the drawers... but then there are the shelves... man... a lot of "garbage" but then a couple shelves of old cranksets - where I found the "BSA" chain rings, some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had the luxury of serving in the Marines during...

I had the luxury of serving in the Marines during peace time, but even in times of routine training, injuries and fatalities still occurred. In my squadron of VMAT-102 at Marine Corps Air Station...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 45,761
Posted By cb400bill

1984 Schwinn Passage - $200 Hudsonville MI ...

1984 Schwinn Passage - $200 Hudsonville MI

www.facebook.com/share/Rrmb8QgphvArMstf/?mibextid=79PoIi
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 327
Posted By indyfabz

If they couldn’t handle that for the good of...

If they couldn’t handle that for the good of society than THEY are broken, not society.

Hell. I had to wear a jacket and tie for all four years of high school. AND I had to eat Mrs. Paul’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,182
Posted By Bimmer69

and then send them to BF for a thorough beating...

and then send them to BF for a thorough beating :deadhorse:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,128
Views: 550,217
Posted By Polaris OBark

Fake Santa Cruz mountain bike at Long Marine Lab,...

Fake Santa Cruz mountain bike at Long Marine Lab, Santa Cruz.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,326
Posted By WGB

This is a very rare bird anywhere, let alone in...

This is a very rare bird anywhere, let alone in Canada. It's not a Takara Elitist and I don't thing that name on the top tube is Tribute. I have no idea what the model is but it seems to be a real...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 705
Posted By RoadWearier

You assume stolen? I assume usual ignorance...

You assume stolen? I assume usual ignorance about bikes. I find most people still think bikes are sized based on wheel diameter. Which, I guess in the case of Wally world bikes they are
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,521
Posted By terrymorse

If you don't feel compelled to take the...

If you don't feel compelled to take the occasional rest day, you're not training hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 327
Posted By terrymorse

200 watts? Uh oh. I need to increase my ride's...

200 watts? Uh oh. I need to increase my ride's average power, and quick. It's probably around 170. The humiliation!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 100
Posted By shelbyfv

Look for shoes advertised as "Gravel." They'll...

Look for shoes advertised as "Gravel." They'll have less aggressive soles than MTB so may be lighter.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3,128
Views: 550,217
Posted By Chuck M

I wanted to ride my regular Sunday ride yesterday...

I wanted to ride my regular Sunday ride yesterday on my road bike but the clouds to the north looked nasty so I rode around the neighborhood. This morning I wanted to attempt my regular Sunday ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 69
Posted By bboy314

Common feature on modern MTB derailleurs....

Common feature on modern MTB derailleurs. Provides stronger chain tension.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 91
Posted By Juan el Boricua

Looks to be a beautiful example of a Raleigh RSW...

Looks to be a beautiful example of a Raleigh RSW 16.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/rsw.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 45,761
Posted By Clang

Miyata 610 - $175 (Minneapolis, MN) Facebook...

Miyata 610 - $175 (Minneapolis, MN)
Facebook item: 346416708463599
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 525
Posted By Velo Mule

You though you were getting two World Sports and...

You though you were getting two World Sports and actually got a World Sport and a Voyager. I'd say that is a win, elcyc . Not jump for joy territory, but a victory. The Voyager is a good bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21,870
Views: 3,178,395
Posted By jamesdak

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That...

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That meant one of the "patriotic" bikes. So this time I hopped on the Cannondale for the 32 mile ride. Knee kept giving me trouble until I stopped at about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 100
Posted By veganbikes

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s...

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s or 9s for something lighter. At the time when I got my 5s the 7s were out of stock in the wide size or something and I needed something more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 682
Posted By veganbikes

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the...

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the calipers generally are the last part I would do. First things would be brake pads and shoes. The shoes should be nice and stiff and the pads should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 548
Posted By base2

I once saw a big black Ram that identified as a...

I once saw a big black Ram that identified as a Prius.
I didn't ask about pronouns.





On a side note: It's pretty obvious who here ever had a sheep. Ours one single sheep (a ram, really)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 205
Posted By DangerousDanR

I have three Lynskeys. One is a road bike, one is...

I have three Lynskeys. One is a road bike, one is a hard tail mountain bike, and one is a MTB frame with a rigid fork and drop bars. None are abused. but they are not babied either. The hard tail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,073
Posted By sknhgy

The water moccasins are in the low areas around...

The water moccasins are in the low areas around the swamps.
Illinois has some very nice places. You just have to know where to look.
People go to the ends of the earth to find remote adventures....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 548
Posted By BCRider

Well, we did breed them to be that way. And if...

Well, we did breed them to be that way. And if you stop and think about it this is a symbiotic relationship. We get wool for our clothes and the sheep are not harmed in any meaningful way other...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,521
Posted By tds101

Um, no, it's just marketing b******t...

Um, no, it's just marketing b******t...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By terrymorse

It means you have begun down the slippery slope...

It means you have begun down the slippery slope of power based training.

There is no going back. Enjoy the ride.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,997
Views: 449,581
Posted By Clipped_in

Mixed surface...

Mixed surface ride.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1716849178_65680131ac1661dce956c998ef689c66ae73f1b5.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 327
Posted By terrymorse

If it has a motor, it’s a motorbike. No...

If it has a motor, it’s a motorbike. No exceptions.

I tell myself this when tempted to chase one. I still chase them, sometimes.

Also, can we talk about how to park these?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I originally had the same set up on my hybrid and...

I originally had the same set up on my hybrid and basically had little use for the largest ring.
Since my bike (at the time) used a common British sq. taper BB, I got a (then) very common 22-32-44...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,111
Posted By cinelliguy

I've been waiting 25 years for the market to fall...

I've been waiting 25 years for the market to fall apart. Time to buy some really great stuff!

Guy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,454
Posted By PromptCritical

Another crash?

Another crash?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,079
Posted By nlerner

Maybe as a set of windchimes?

Maybe as a set of windchimes?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By PromptCritical

Those numbers mean you are in great shape!

Those numbers mean you are in great shape!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 69
Posted By FBinNY

Not enough info. Could be a simple adjustment of...

Not enough info. Could be a simple adjustment of the FD, a malformed chainring tooth, damaged chain, RD cage spring tension, sticky freehub, etc. In any case, shortening the chain is unlikely to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 751
Posted By shelbyfv

Guys, OP is looking for cheap bikes he can flip...

Guys, OP is looking for cheap bikes he can flip w/o having to do anything to them. Pretty sure he has moved on from this one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By FBinNY

Probably not. The cassette sizes used must match...

Probably not. The cassette sizes used must match the capacity of the RD, which can be looked up on Shimano's site. The new larger cassettes topping out bigger than 34t call for an RD made for those...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 548
Posted By BCRider

Domestic sheep are far different from wild sheep....

Domestic sheep are far different from wild sheep. For good or bad the sheep that we use for wool have been bred over some hundreds of years until they now continue to grow their coats until they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 94
Posted By tds101

They're famous for their flex... If you're light...

They're famous for their flex... If you're light enough it's not known to be too much of an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3,358
Views: 78,540
Posted By LAJ

Yes indeed!

Yes indeed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 116
Posted By RGMN

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 687
Posted By mikemelbrooks

After damaging the front rim on our Rolf wheel I...

After damaging the front rim on our Rolf wheel I talked to a local wheel builder and he suggested this. DT Swiss RR521db, 700c, disk brake, 32 hole rim Bitex MTF15/20 front hub, 100mm QR, 32hole....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 205
Posted By Kontact

Sure. But not differences that amount to three to...

Sure. But not differences that amount to three to five times the material or labor costs.

I have personally seen examples of the very finest brands with serious flaws, so they are no immune to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 72
Posted By Jicafold

Sure enough. It is a Prelude. Thank you. ...

Sure enough. It is a Prelude. Thank you.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/979x734/img_0390_32bd4eac1c17915273272c64253a5ec3887e58c1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,977
Views: 976,529
Posted By sbrudno

Only "snug" if you don't come to an emergency...

Only "snug" if you don't come to an emergency stop...
Love the gearing for just about any ride you might like to take!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,157
Posted By good4u

5/1 20.3 miles 5/2 21.5 5/6 22.5 5/8 25.7 ...

5/1 20.3 miles
5/2 21.5
5/6 22.5
5/8 25.7
5/10 25.4
5/12 20.6
5/13 21.9
5/14 21.5
5/24 14.8
5/25 25.8
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