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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 25
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: 1,021,733
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: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 136
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: 4,551
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: 6,582
Views: 623,673
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, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,091
Views: 65,784
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, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 22
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: 10
Views: 288
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: 384
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: 130
Views: 4,615
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: 67
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: 100
Views: 5,981
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: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 498
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....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 136
Posted By shelbyfv

Thanks for including info so essential to the...

Thanks for including info so essential to the valuation. :twitchy:
Forum: Touring
06-15-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,648,270
Posted By HelpSingularity

Bayeux, Normandie, France ...

Bayeux, Normandie, France
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20240609_104059882_hdr_ae_2_57aba5e93eff3e2168b037b86861453ff52054e0.jpg
In front of the Normandie...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 73
Posted By cb400bill

I’d buy the 2023 and save the money. I’d also...

I’d buy the 2023 and save the money. I’d also see if they could sweeten the deal somehow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 136
Posted By bboy314

Mass produced lower-mid range French bike. I’d...

Mass produced lower-mid range French bike. I’d rescue it from a dumpster but wouldn’t spend money for it.

Ebay asking prices are meaningless for value, as is the heritage or neighborhood of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 116,049
Posted By LAJ

Negatory, Ghostrider. The topic is always...

Negatory, Ghostrider.

The topic is always dogs

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/528x687/img_9507_fd81a720ec0aaae506e987a2265a8d8873185b9c.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 501
Posted By Insidious C.

It is not the severity of the failure but the...

It is not the severity of the failure but the likelyhood of it happening that increases with folding tire (kevlar bead) installed on hookless rim, especially at higher pressures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,219
Posted By squirtdad

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both...

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both via Amazon for the next, not revealed build. One more package and all is in place except for the frame
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,252
Posted By nyohohoho

I have no problem at all. Thanks for your...

I have no problem at all. Thanks for your discussion. It gave me more information when looking for a new frame. We all want our hard-earned money spent in the best place.
If you would like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,191
Posted By Clyde1820

If I were to guess ... I believe that...

If I were to guess ...

I believe that photograph is at Longues-sur-Mer along the coastal area of Normandy, France, about ~25mi northwest of Caen.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,830
Posted By Andy_K

There's so much to love about this picture! I...

There's so much to love about this picture! I don't even know where to start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,615
Posted By downtube42

I don't take the Marine Drive trail on the...

I don't take the Marine Drive trail on the non-river side. Some sketchy bits over there so I stick on Marine Drive. River side is good.

I ride that loop fixed gear quite a bit. There's brand-new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,615
Posted By downtube42

Wait, you're in Beaverton? Dang. IMO you...

Wait, you're in Beaverton? Dang.

IMO you need to ride a 100k on this bike. I have this super-flat triangle 100k that goes Milwaukie, Kelley Point, Troutdale, Gresham, Milwaukie. 75% MUP, most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,615
Posted By droppedandlost

Kansas - Dust in the Wind "I close my eyes"...

Kansas - Dust in the Wind

"I close my eyes" (and dream of Huffys)
"Only for a moment, and the moments gone"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,615
Posted By AdventureManCO

That it can actually be lifted is a wildly...

That it can actually be lifted is a wildly successful start to any Huffy adventure!





As was my experience, but even moreso. When I first rode the Huffente after all the upgrades, I erupted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21,918
Views: 3,233,529
Posted By seagrade

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2697_7c56a50fa7c2f80932f6c0e16d6a642ee7b50ecf.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
Posted By Mackers

I took a hit for science and BF and picked up the...

I took a hit for science and BF and picked up the frame set.

Frame weighs in at 1825 grams for a size 52 so that's not terrible, fork is relatively porky at 722 grams.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 263
Posted By Kjreinhart@133

Thanks sll

I appreciate the comments. What I learned is that a simple, low cost chain gear change to a 54t or 56t will only net me maybe .5-1.5 mph. I can’t fit a much larger drive tire because the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 160
Posted By Rick

Kanzoku: Post what brakes you have and be...

Kanzoku: Post what brakes you have and be specific. Also post combined weight of rider + kit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,071
Posted By Kabuki12

Just a suggestion , find a really good bike and...

Just a suggestion , find a really good bike and ride it to be sure for about a year. Then , take it apart and have someone like Jack Trumbull at Franklin Frame make it cherry for you. The end result...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 469
Posted By Duragrouch

A good quality used bike is fully depreciated, it...

A good quality used bike is fully depreciated, it shouldn't drop much in value if still compatible with new parts, like rear dropout spacing.

Based on another thread, I think that vintage titanium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 360
Posted By Kabuki12

The ad says it all , our lightest racer only...

The ad says it all , our lightest racer only 27lbs! They had to eliminate the kickstand to get the weight down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 28,082
Views: 4,650,603
Posted By almico8

Another nice rabbit hole I find myself in! Love...

Another nice rabbit hole I find myself in! Love it. Thanks!!

Found a period owners manual and Raleigh rubber block pedals. Rod brake blocks ordered too.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 469
Posted By downtube42

I always hesitate to advise someone buy used,...

I always hesitate to advise someone buy used, since IMO you need to know a little more what you're doing than buying new. But there are cetainly good deals out there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 28,082
Views: 4,650,603
Posted By SirMike1983

You have an April 1974 frame. The N at the start...

You have an April 1974 frame. The N at the start indicates Nottingham factory. The E indicates produced in April. The 4 indicates 1974.

See Kurt's helpful website on the standard serial system:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,634
Views: 1,021,733
Posted By 2cam16

That 911 though! :love:

That 911 though! :love:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3,634
Views: 1,021,733
Posted By pepperbelly

Never give up! Never surrender! Commander...

Never give up! Never surrender!
Commander Quincy Taggart
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,785
Posted By bulgie

This is definitely an area where reasonable...

This is definitely an area where reasonable people can disagree.

"Absolutely nothing" might be putting it a bit strongly though. He has to let air out of the tire to get even a 25 mm tire out! A...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 116,049
Posted By rjones28

It should be.

It should be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6,582
Views: 623,673
Posted By ofajen

25 miles. It was supposed to running intervals...

25 miles. It was supposed to running intervals night, but I finally had my new tire and new wheels set up on the drop bar bike today, so I was more interested in getting out on the bike. Still did...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3,634
Views: 1,021,733
Posted By almico8

Just turned 64. used to ride a lot, mostly solo...

Just turned 64. used to ride a lot, mostly solo and commuting. Heart attack 12 years ago stopped me in my tracks. Just had a battery of tests and my doctor removed all my excuses, so I power-washed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,028
Posted By Doohickie

A few others have mentioned how much they weigh,...

A few others have mentioned how much they weigh, and I suppose it's a consideration. I'm 6'-2". In March I weighed 267. This afternoon after doing some "yardio" I was down to 235. I want to lose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 846
Posted By genejockey

Just got back from the shakedown ride. Right...

Just got back from the shakedown ride. Right outta the box, the stem was misaligned. FIxed that. Then the brakes, front and back, were too close to the rim and not centered. Fixed that. A couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 116,049
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You a big Rocky Kanaka fan? ...

You a big Rocky Kanaka fan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78k20boe4A0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 9,729
Posted By GCBM

And I was going to try to use one of these simply...

And I was going to try to use one of these simply because I had them and could - but no... shiny object doesn't work with my old bikes. Guess I need to find an entire bike to fit a quick release...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6,582
Views: 623,673
Posted By Sierra_rider

102 miles with 12,600' of elevation gain...my...

102 miles with 12,600' of elevation gain...my friend was struggling hard on the last 1/2 of the ride, so the average speed dropped down to 13.3mph. He's a fast junior racer kid, he normally beats me...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1,723
Views: 356,557
Posted By veganbikes

Riiiiight you just found that...I totally believe...

Riiiiight you just found that...I totally believe you and am not winking a bunch while typing this at all. :p

Did see a really neat chair someone was tossing recently but had no way of getting it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,551
Posted By Aubergine

Nope, that looks right.

Nope, that looks right.
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