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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 83
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,549
Views: 618,997
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: 6,549
Views: 618,997
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: 391,412
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: 131
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: 950
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: 633
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: 3,500
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: 8
Views: 148
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: 6,549
Views: 618,997
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: 407
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: 131
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: 131
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: 61,714
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: 22,839
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: 6,549
Views: 618,997
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: 6,106
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: 2,478
Posted By davester

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

Maybe we should rename this ride...Cino Daveoica!
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2,955
Views: 391,412
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: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
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: 131
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: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 992
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: 21,910
Views: 3,220,497
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: 6,106
Posted By rsbob

hilarious!!!!

hilarious!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
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: 883,342
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: 643
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: 8
Views: 212
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: 6,106
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: 510
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: 633
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: 2
Views: 83
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: 8
Views: 212
Posted By bikemig

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

Buy it and save me from buying another bike . . . :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 719
Posted By Trakhak

Another review of the $248 Walmart gravel bike....

Another review of the $248 Walmart gravel bike. (tl/dw: At the end, the guy says: "If you're thinking about getting into gravel biking and if you never tried it, go get you an Ozark Trail from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Andy_K

This would make a nice complement to my '82...

This would make a nice complement to my '82 Sequoia and '83 Allez. I'm very tempted. Trying to resist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,291
Posted By big john

Gravel bikes are available with flat bars from...

Gravel bikes are available with flat bars from several companies, as are flat bar road bikes. Somewhat like a road hybrid? Maybe, but off the shelf dirt ready. Could you use a lightweight hardtail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,148
Posted By KCT1986

With these early SR frames (pre-cantilevered rear...

With these early SR frames (pre-cantilevered rear dropout), the max size will depend on tire type. 28mm may fit if the tire is a lighter model with not much rubber (think racing tires). Other tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 22,839
Posted By 75lechamp

Been away for a while, but I have been thinking...

Been away for a while, but I have been thinking about this topic. One thing I know for sure is it would help me to focus my collection. Right now, I am all over the board, but I think my number one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,910
Views: 3,220,497
Posted By bikemig

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out...

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out and back with 900 ft of climbing. There are water views throughout the ride and the twisty rollers make this a fun ride. The screenshot of the ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 190
Posted By Paul_P

Having just gone through a months-long quest for...

Having just gone through a months-long quest for a compatible front derailleur, I think they are just about the most complicated part to figure out if you're not just replacing with an identical part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 374
Posted By Kontact

The point I was making is that the Aris...

The point I was making is that the Aris freewheels didn't shift magically better. I see absolutely no reason that 12-21 Winner with a modern chain wouldn't shift just fine, or that a Sachs would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,777
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Polished stuff and back on the bike. Looking...

Polished stuff and back on the bike.
Looking forward to Aubergine’s bottom bracket spindle to arrive in the mail so I can get the pedals and cranks on. After that it’s time for new cables....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 719
Posted By bikemig

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like...

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like the 46/36/24, 11-28 7 speed gearing and a 26 x 1.9 tire is plenty capable for gravel and for the local single track.

I do a number of local rides...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 532
Posted By Duragrouch

I've never priced the stuff. Big issue I think in...

I've never priced the stuff. Big issue I think in my state is big liquor taxes. Otherwise, given that white gas zoomed up to between $15-20 a gallon (and much higher if buying by the quart) and never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15,513
Views: 4,173,662
Posted By '02 nrs

few days of elbow grease knocked off 10 years of...

few days of elbow grease knocked off 10 years of inactive dust....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 233
Posted By veganbikes

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 950
Posted By tomato coupe

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have...

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have lobster and caviar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 915
Posted By tomato coupe

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts,...

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts, everybody's gears shift at the same time. That's why you have breakaways in bike racing -- riders are just trying to get out of range of other racers'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 22,839
Posted By AdventureManCO

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And,...

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And, you also don't want them overwhelming you. This totally can make sense if you plan to open up a museum (either in person or virtual). Looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 22,839
Posted By AdventureManCO

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well,...

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well, something to the effect of "oh, so you are selling some? So you can buy others?' Truth is that she is right:lol:

But! Knowing this, the super ultimate...
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