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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 53
Posted By tiger1964

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x...

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x applications?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By cb400bill

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace...

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace equipped bikes. I know that some love it and some hate it. I'm ambivalent about it. However, I really like the way the rings on this one look.




Me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back...

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back to original biopace. Just sayin' and I know a guy who can help you out with that challenge! :innocent: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By randyjawa

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always...

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always owned a half ton pickup, I never had to worry about the advantage for easy front wheel removal, to facilitate transportation. The older I gets, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By plonz

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a...

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a great match. Nice to see the Western Michigan C&V stables growing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By Trakhak

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for...

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for upper models; QR front for those in between. Reasoning: easy removal of front wheel for car transport in back seat or trunk.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By Jeff Wills

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps...

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps me from drinking too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4,278
Views: 107,255
Posted By datlas

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of...

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of rollers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,064
Posted By Trakhak

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look...

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look at videos of pro road racers. There's a substantial bend in their knees with the pedal bottomed out. If your hips rock at all while pedaling, drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,056
Posted By choddo

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason...

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason it falls over is the tyre has lost traction?

And that is indeed a very important “if”. The whole thing also assumes travelling in a straight line....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By Duragrouch

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I...

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I just like classic looks in frame and crank, whatever the age.

Immaculate condition!

I noticed the bonded lug look, I thought perhaps early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By AdventureManCO

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will...

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will be gone soon as well:thumb:

Great looking ride, sans tape:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By FBinNY

They'll work fine, but might be jittery for a...

They'll work fine, but might be jittery for a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,221,252
Posted By bironi

Looks like spring has sprung for darkmoon. ...

Looks like spring has sprung for darkmoon.
Enjoy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By BargainBiker

So I finally managed to get 20 miles in....

So I finally managed to get 20 miles in. Unfortunately it is only my 4th ride of the year. I need to get some consistency going and get more saddle time than I have been. Between work and working on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in...

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in the foot nightmare, you inherited. I have seen this happen several times and it falls on poor individuals like yourself have to clean up their mess. I...
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2,955
Views: 391,624
Posted By PromptCritical

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado...

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado ~30 mi. Then home Scripps Ranch (another 30).

Great day. Tailwinds going home !
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 144
Posted By MarcusT

My ebike came with 2.6" MTB tires for off road...

My ebike came with 2.6" MTB tires for off road riding, but I purchased a 2nd set of wheels and mounted 2.2 Conti RaceKings for blacktop and gravel routes. There is def a difference in battery savings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 975
Posted By Russ Roth

6-7 is a good age. My youngest rode a 16" drop...

6-7 is a good age. My youngest rode a 16" drop bar track bike at 6, my oldest was the first hopping on a drop bar road/cross bike at 7 to race in a time trial. mstateglfr states the biggest issue and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 648
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: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,528
Posted By RChung

There are two types of Velib bikes, electric and...

There are two types of Velib bikes, electric and "acoustic." Both are sturdy but the acoustic bikes cost less so there's high demand for them at commute hours -- for a tourist, this is less of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 185
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I avg 14 to 18 hrs a day for the last 14...

Yea I avg 14 to 18 hrs a day for the last 14 days... today was only 6 because I said screw it, I need to decompress a bit. My plan this week, even if 18 hr day, is to still get in at least 10 to 15...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 418
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: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 144
Posted By fooferdoggie

no, it's the tires. I had pretty close to the...

no, it's the tires. I had pretty close to the same setup bikes were within two pounds and the riding position was as the same as I could make it. those tires he has suck so much the ride is harsher...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 144
Posted By fooferdoggie

it's the tires. I had the same thing though my...

it's the tires. I had the same thing though my first bike had Schwalbe Marathon Plus's 38mm they are slow but I can far out accelerate than my Trek Allant 8 with the same tires. they are dogs. going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,807
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: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffy?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ...

The Huffy?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO








(but I guess balance is restored by including the Raleighs as well:D) Kurt ain't gonna be too happy about it though!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
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: 6,123
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: 50
Views: 2,503
Posted By davester

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

Maybe we should rename this ride...Cino Daveoica!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5,449
Views: 883,712
Posted By Fredo76

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4785_771414a0ac9c2260a03c595d6dee73eea5a71b60.jpg
Upper San Pedro, second ride today, getting dark early...
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2,955
Views: 391,624
Posted By CAT7RDR

Started off at 1000 with misty low clouds and...

Started off at 1000 with misty low clouds and ended in partly sunny skies in the Puente-Whittier Hills.
Must be a banner year for squirrels. On constant guard for the suicidal ones. Talked to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4,278
Views: 107,255
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Low mile walk week for me, didn't even hit 50...

Low mile walk week for me, didn't even hit 50 kilometres

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x285/screenshot_20240609_194658_089aa3a2d085b0b0ef55604fff9370d25a3ec690.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By bikemig

Looks like a great ride.

Looks like a great ride.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 144
Posted By 2old

I think you did a good job answering your...

I think you did a good job answering your questions but probably should have added the new bike is heavier. Is your position on the new bike the same and/or are you riding faster (these could be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,056
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, I just read this whole thread, and I...

Strawbunyan, I just read this whole thread, and I have never had disc brakes, mechanical or hydraulic. I worked on hydraulic once, and I barely remember what I did. Anyway, since you have no LBS, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,002
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: 21,911
Views: 3,221,252
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: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

hilarious!!!!

hilarious!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 967
Posted By veganbikes

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is...

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is unlikely to go anywhere and change to electronic. Considering Shimano just came out with CUES which is a mechanically shifted groupset which will take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
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: 883,712
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: 649
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: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 274
Posted By abdon

Oh, that's easy; buy this one and then I'll be...

Oh, that's easy; buy this one and then I'll be easier to resist the temptation to buy another one. :)

This is a great deal, touring bikes don't get much better than this. I'm a huge fan of bar end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
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: 527
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: 648
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: 6
Views: 111
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 and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 274
Posted By bikemig

Buy it and save me from buying another bike . . ....

Buy it and save me from buying another bike . . . :)
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