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Forum: Pills and Ills
06-05-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 88
Posted By staehpj1

Surgery went well other than a power outage just...

Surgery went well other than a power outage just when they were ready to do the ORA measuring step. My cataract was out and they were ready to take a new confirming measurement of my eye and the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By justin1138

Drivetrains tend to be brand agnostic when it...

Drivetrains tend to be brand agnostic when it comes to chains. Find a 10 speed chain you like and let her rip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,050
Posted By oneclick

Now built, rides nice, too big for me dammit

Just went for a short pootle - generally I like this but for a big bike toe-clip overlap was unexpected.
Has 27 x 1 1/4 tyres on it, room for much bigger *and* mudguards, would really have to watch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16
Posted By alcjphil

What were the original hydraulic brakes? I ask...

What were the original hydraulic brakes? I ask because I own a 12 year old mountain bike whose brakes have never needed any maintenance other than changing brake pads last year.I am sure that in that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 640
Posted By merziac

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but...

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but it is a backstop and sometimes the first line.

Dexterity can be key, I always cradle the pumphead/wheel/stem firmly with one hand with the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By Koyote

When I lived and raced gravel out in the PA/WV/OH...

When I lived and raced gravel out in the PA/WV/OH area, which is very hilly, there would always be a handful of riders on SS gravel bikes -- and most of them would clear some hills that I walked up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 44,104
Posted By botty kayer

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset...

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset and 30c tyres. Fast mile munching in comfort....
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By 2old

It's not surprising since my son's has been...

It's not surprising since my son's has been bulletproof. Yet someone will see one with a problem and say that all are junk.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 49
Posted By bboy314

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I assume this is the radar you mean? Seems like a helpful guy to have around....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, every event has a handful. At...

In my experience, every event has a handful. At BWR Calif. this year, I rode next to a guy a few times who was on a fixie. It had two brakes, as required by the rules, but it was a fixed-gear,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By Catnap

unless you have specific plans to keep this bike...

unless you have specific plans to keep this bike as a "wall-hanger" and not a rider, then you should build it with components you will enjoy riding. A perennial favorite for "neo-retro" restorations...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 104
Posted By MoAlpha

I have heard that too, but the gold standard for...

I have heard that too, but the gold standard for distinguishing visceral from subcutaneous fat is imaging with MRI or CT. Bioelectrical impedance seems to be able to do an okay job, but only under...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By 70sSanO

Not surprising if the bikes were re-assembled and...

Not surprising if the bikes were re-assembled and the bearings properly greased and adjusted.

The only real issues with single speed coaster brake bikes are bearings and brake grease.

John
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By cat0020

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is...

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is an e-bike

https://electrek.co/2024/06/05/after-tesla-the-surprising-next-best-selling-electric-vehicle-in-america-is-this-electric-bike/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,880
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 686,223
Posted By cyclezen

Right in the middle of this Thread range......

Right in the middle of this Thread range... riding the bike for quite some years and hope to continue for my full term of service...
every day... of course, other things come up, so not always...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By RB1-luvr

beauty.

beauty.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,430
Posted By SteveCapps

My BP was going up year by year, got into the...

My BP was going up year by year, got into the 150's / 160's - finally did the right thing and saw the doctor about it. Didn't want to have a stroke, etc. Now it's usually around 120/70, give or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 116,130
Posted By nlerner

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy...

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy Fever Dreams."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 116,130
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck… ...

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck…


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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 75
Posted By alcjphil

Likely written by the owner using an engraving...

Likely written by the owner using an engraving pen. Don't know about the 80's, but in the 70's Peugeot serial numbers were stamped onto a thin metal plate that was riveted to the bottom bracket
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,430
Posted By bruce19

FWIW my BP is usually borderline. This morning it...

FWIW my BP is usually borderline. This morning it was 131/86 at 6 AM. Went out for a 12 mi. ... 14 mph ride at 10 AM. After an hour I re-took my BP and it was 115//75.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 75
Posted By dedhed

More likely someones SS or DL#. I believe those...

More likely someones SS or DL#. I believe those years may have a paper sticker on BB or chainstay
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 104
Posted By Hermes

Age 75. I use the In Body at my gym that measures...

Age 75. I use the In Body at my gym that measures impedance via feet and hands. It provides a full report including visceral fat. My BF was 8.2% by the device and low visceral fat. The test was in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 96,411
Posted By Velo Vol

I decided to take my chances with the cars and...

I decided to take my chances with the cars and ride . . . for two hours.

How do you explain to a normal person why you would ride for 14?
When I was a ute the first digit(s) of the TN plates were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,655
Posted By MilhouseJ

I can totally see the 2x pita for a tandem with a...

I can totally see the 2x pita for a tandem with a drum, and I wholeheartedly concur that a slight decrease in perceived comfort for an increase in flat defense is worth it. I've sworn off of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,091
Posted By rsbob

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate...

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate encounters with careless drivers - one was a semi driver who ignored me turning through a round-a-bout and gave me a shrug. Haven’t had vehicle issues for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21,897
Views: 3,202,258
Posted By RB1-luvr

the rust bucket Marinoni's first climb up Meriden...

the rust bucket Marinoni's first climb up Meriden Mountain (700' in one mile) last night. I seem to have fixed the auto shifting problem, so I got that going for me.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 942
Posted By nlerner

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave: ...

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21,897
Views: 3,202,258
Posted By nlerner

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride...

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride I swapped in a different set of levers, and that made a big difference. I have Microshift 8-speed brifters on there in that pic, and for whatever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 190
Posted By bikemig

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right?...

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 190
Posted By Oldairhead

Congratulations on finding a worthy project bike....

Congratulations on finding a worthy project bike. I have no idea of the year or make but it looks to me it appears to simply be a "city bike" and not a randonneur. Bikes like this were quite useful...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 96,411
Posted By big john

Relatively old news. The site seems to be picked...

Relatively old news. The site seems to be picked clean of the good stuff. Still a few bargains left.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 106
Posted By SurferRosa

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle...

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle for my own use, mount replacements and a shorter 100mm stem, wrap the bars with new black cotton and list locally for $600.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 44,104
Posted By P.L.Jensen

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/520x390/img_1534_original_c23571c122b2d5cccfe2f9191134da6eaca89073.jpeg
Raleigh 20 Folder… ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 681
Posted By Outrider1

Infrequently but yes, occasionally take the...

Infrequently but yes, occasionally take the sidewalk for short distances on certain sections of particularly tricky roads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 456
Posted By chaadster

Right…but for the OP to have no idea how it...

Right…but for the OP to have no idea how it happened other than them going “meathead” while shifting? It seems like nonsense; that would take quite an impact…you’d think the rider would know about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22,382
Views: 4,748,210
Posted By SoCaled

Moots! Moots! Moots! What makes you think it's a...

Moots! Moots! Moots! What makes you think it's a Bridgestone?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/48110d0a-3a6f-337f-8738-14f76bdf5b06?cid=7.4
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By Wildwood

Walmart BSO rides Unbound Gravel? Could they finish?

You betcha!
Admittedly the 3 Kent single speed bikes were reassembled (after a new paint job) by experts, but still.....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 96,411
Posted By LAJ

Planet Cyclery is their parent company, or merged...

Planet Cyclery is their parent company, or merged with, so this is no surprise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,628,655
Posted By SirMike1983

I agree that frame weight in old three speed...

I agree that frame weight in old three speed bikes is less important. If saving weight is a goal, weight savings are best started at the wheels. Part of the attraction of the old three speed bike is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 550
Posted By shelbyfv

Depends on why doesn't it?

Depends on why doesn't it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,091
Posted By Smaug1

Monday night club ride was canceled due to rain. ...

Monday night club ride was canceled due to rain.

Yesterday: I just got the eBike commute in. (4 miles) Then home to lunch, then I got the car for an appointment and back to work. I was hoping to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 96,411
Posted By TMonk

One ancillary benefit is that we don't need to...

One ancillary benefit is that we don't need to actively entertain Lily or give her as much personal attention - she's just so interesting in watching everything that is going on.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 96,411
Posted By TMonk

Last night was complete mayhem. Kids running...

Last night was complete mayhem. Kids running around, building forts out of our coach pillows, throwing Lily's soft stuffed animals at us, making a mess while eating their food... :twitchy:. I silo'd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By Steve_sr

For some reason your link doesn't show up......

For some reason your link doesn't show up... Might want to edit it.

Yea, I found a couple of YouTube videos mostly showing how NOT to remove the outer shield without destroying it.It looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 190
Posted By juvela

----- the cycle's chainset is of a design...

-----

the cycle's chainset is of a design commonly encountered in France for four decades or more and not employed elsewhere AFAIK

the drive side crank arm incorporates a threaded boss onto...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,091
Posted By Jughed

my normal 30 miles on the ever windy (waterfront)...

my normal 30 miles on the ever windy (waterfront) MUP last night.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 339
Posted By Breadfan

Nothing works except replacing them. You can soak...

Nothing works except replacing them. You can soak them in brake cleaner, dawn, alcohol, burn them for ten minutes and they may stop you but they will still squeal. I'd get new rotors and pads, that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27,250
Views: 3,221,098
Posted By PromptCritical

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back...

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 190
Posted By Dan Chase

Vintage French Randonneur thing??? Help please...

Hi Guys, recently picked up a super cool looking bike in France - now this is not my usual sort of thing but it was so neat I had to snap it up. I don`t recognise anything about it but the lug work...
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