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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,260
Posted By Camilo

No, not confused. But wondering why we're sifting...

No, not confused. But wondering why we're sifting through so much irrelevant discussion. Yeah, I know, it's the internet and digressions occur. I don't know wtf (why tf) it even came up and why it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 36
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Ideally, you want the end of the spoke flush with...

Ideally, you want the end of the spoke flush with the screw driver slot, when tensioned up.
The barrel of the nipple is just an assembly aid. The head of the nipple is the "nut", or tension bearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By Eric F

This is the content I’m here for.

This is the content I’m here for.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 36
Posted By Kontact

Generally speaking, if the nipple broke this way...

Generally speaking, if the nipple broke this way it is because the spokes were too short and ended before the head of the nipple. Short of buying new spokes, not a lot you can do about that.

But...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By DougRNS

Much needed quality.

Much needed quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By big john

You prefer Effingbacon?

You prefer Effingbacon?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17
Posted By Paul Barnard

New Bike, Time To Make Changes

I never thought I'd buy a Trek, but this leftover was a killer deal. First things first. I immediately got rid of that torturous stock seat. I slapped some pedals that I had on storage on while I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By DougRNS

your momma didn't raise a dummy.

your momma didn't raise a dummy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 160,181
Posted By cycledog1

one of the best rides ever, the '99-2003 zurichs...

one of the best rides ever, the '99-2003 zurichs ride so well. I've rebuilt 5 of these, a couple converted to 6700. but this one is all orig, and they rode well as ultegra 9spd. well done!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 96
Posted By Reynolds

Nice! Is the RD cable routing original?

Nice! Is the RD cable routing original?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By Eric F

Cool. I liked that course. Had a top-5 finish...

Cool. I liked that course. Had a top-5 finish there one year. Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By DougRNS

Got our goal today accomplished and then some. ...

Got our goal today accomplished and then some. Tomorrow will be an easy day. My arse is dragging. I need to figure out my sprinkler system. Only 1 zone is working and it's been dry so I had to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,794
Posted By unterhausen

seems like an okay video ...

seems like an okay video
https://youtu.be/kl9FeuW9rYc?si=n9_ZiRUt-r1TLHT5
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By Mr. 66

I confirm, that is a Seattle build. That’s about...

I confirm, that is a Seattle build. That’s about all can, I don’t know his product line. I have one that I did a repaint of. The decals are different than what came on that one. Mine is Columbus SL....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 197
Posted By Steve B.

I had the typical “go tubeless” dilemma. The...

I had the typical “go tubeless” dilemma. The bike came with some low end Bontrager tubed tires in 25. I knew the rim could go tubeless and I wanted to replace with 5000’s. I also knew what a PITA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5,405
Views: 871,656
Posted By Ogsarg

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

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Milk thistles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,033
Posted By jadmt

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile...

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile rides in.
05/03 45 miles.
05/04 19 miles
05/06 20 miles
05/08 24 miles
05/09 60 miles
05/11 26 miles
05/13 61 miles
05/14 49 miles
05/15 62 miles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By bulgie

That's the Seattle one for sure, very familiar...

That's the Seattle one for sure, very familiar with those decals.

Mark B in Seattle
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By TMonk

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes...

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes away from my parents' home and my home, respectively.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,952
Posted By indyfabz

They shoot horses, don’t they?

They shoot horses, don’t they?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5,405
Views: 871,656
Posted By big john

Did a 76 mile climbing ride with 4 friends. Been...

Did a 76 mile climbing ride with 4 friends. Been a while since I've been this tired. But it's a good tired....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 761
Posted By terrymorse

From the User Guide...

From the User Guide (https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge530/EN-US/GUID-5BF2156B-9740-47F1-A564-FA22D55FDEB1.html):

______Data Recording SettingsSelect Menu > Settings > System > Data...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,517
Posted By Ron Damon

Is that actually true? If so, why doesn't it come...

Is that actually true? If so, why doesn't it come standard at those eye watering prices and the marketing as a bike that comes with all manner of attachment points? My $140 Chinese FnTrash framesets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9,102
Views: 3,174,273
Posted By Smokinapankake

A titanium Kona is just about as good as it...

A titanium Kona is just about as good as it gets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 27,766
Posted By The_Joe

It certainly wouldn't help make anyone more aero.

It certainly wouldn't help make anyone more aero.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,794
Posted By SpedFast

Maybe he was researching this topic on the forum...

Maybe he was researching this topic on the forum and came up empty and wanted to bring something to the party so he would be welcomed. What do we know about other people's motives? Let's just welcome...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,794
Posted By maddog34

Because folks still use pedals that need adjusted.

Because folks still use pedals that need adjusted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,383
Posted By cinelliguy

The title of this thread should now be...Just how...

The title of this thread should now be...Just how far can we stray from the topic?Guy
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By TMonk

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my...

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my TCR Pro was looking aptly named. With Di2 12 speed Ultegra and carbon bits its pretty end-game. I mean, I wouldn't say no to a DA crank, Cadex wheels,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 994
Posted By Korina

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us...

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us old folk have. I've had a number of crashes over the forty+ years, ending with bumps and bruises, a few sprains and some road rash, once cracked a...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By Yan

My wife rides a Co-motion touring bike. It's a...

My wife rides a Co-motion touring bike. It's a nice bike but it won't meet the 2000 dollar budget.

​​​​​If I was you I'd simply get a second hand Surely Long Haul Trucker and be done with it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 813
Views: 44,779
Posted By '02 nrs

$400. Sturtevant, WI

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/435925931_440181472065379_6951014795245506730_n_4a21d9c21e6e90ce6c7e8c6734905cad240a817d.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,342
Posted By Aubergine

The least expensive one works just fine! Re...

The least expensive one works just fine!

Re the wheels. If you keep the originals and they are aluminum, clean the brake tracks well with fine steel wool to get them clean and smooth. It will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By smontanaro

I sold a bike today, here on BF, a mid-50s...

I sold a bike today, here on BF, a mid-50s Automoto... Now to pick my next victim candidate.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,279
Views: 76,612
Posted By genejockey

Interesting ride today. I took Dreadnought, my...

Interesting ride today. I took Dreadnought, my Battaglin. What a great bike!! Indeed, another rider told me so, several times, at a stoplight.

Then, there I was, 5 miles from home, coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I...

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I got rid of quite a few, and picked up a couple along the way. I now have the Trek 970 (1993) and the 1986-ish Schwinn Cimarron - both nearly too small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 51,921
Posted By Mad Honk

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as...

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as CrapMaster. I had originally asked for pictures of your bikes with BOC parts on them to be posted here. That part of the game seems to have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By non-fixie

Quick first shakedown ride of the Halfords Sport....

Quick first shakedown ride of the Halfords Sport. Got back in just before it started to rain.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 485
Posted By adamtreier

This is her third bike, she had a flat bar bike...

This is her third bike, she had a flat bar bike in the past and prefers the neutral position of the drops... And we actually do have a tandem but we can only ride it locally since we don't have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By zukahn1

Short easy ride to town by way of the Fairplay...

Short easy ride to town by way of the Fairplay Cemetery which has some of the best views on earth my pics just don't really do it right.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 96
Posted By Slowride79

Odd duck indeed. Here’s mine ...

Odd duck indeed. Here’s mine
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By curbtender

Pretty quiet day. Running the SOMA on appropriate...

Pretty quiet day. Running the SOMA on appropriate trails along the San Pablo bay....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 79
Posted By hazetguy

FS: Suntour Stuff: Superbe Pro & Cyclone

For Sale: Suntour components.
-Shifters, braze on. I believe these are Cyclone. In very nice condition, complete. $30 PENDING
-Pedals. Cyclone. Not in the best cosmetic condition, but chrome is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 176
Posted By bulgie

Those are sub-optimal because they are designed...

Those are sub-optimal because they are designed to be easy to turn in one direction (tightening), resisting loosening only. They might be better than nothing, but they won't bite into both sides ,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 176
Posted By bulgie

We used to call them Campy "patent washers". ...

We used to call them Campy "patent washers". Dunno how widespread that terminology was, maybe just the shop where I worked in the '70s? Earlier ones had "BREV CAMP" or "PATENT" stamped in. (Brev...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,342
Posted By bikemig

Evaporust is good for rust issues. I'd reuse the...

Evaporust is good for rust issues. I'd reuse the original wheels (front and rear) as long as they are alloy and are reasonably true. I'd try to buy as few parts as possible and if I needed parts, I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By jamesdak

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and...

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and depressed at how badly the second replaced knee was adversely affecting my riding. So, after a rainy day yesterday I just said screw it and hoped on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 813
Views: 44,779
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 470 - $80 - West Covina, CA ...

Trek 470 - $80 - West Covina, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/d/west-covina-trek-470-fast-track/7749922085.html
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,517
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,383
Posted By iab

Now you aren't playing fair. :) You want want...

Now you aren't playing fair. :) You want want specific wheels for your specific bike.

But if you are general, most every Italian frame from the 50s/60s will take 700c wheels with 38mm tires. I...
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