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05-25-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,397
Views: 870,775
Posted By terrymorse

Yeah, it's about the time of year when fish rain...

Yeah, it's about the time of year when fish rain from the sky (https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/raining-fish-in-san-francisco-17272717.php).
05-25-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7,966
Views: 974,091
Posted By IdahoBrett

Finished up a rehab on a 73 Schwinn Varsity. I...

Finished up a rehab on a 73 Schwinn Varsity. I went for a ride to the neighborhood baseball field and stopped for a photo op.
...
05-25-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 131
Posted By bboy314

:twitchy: probably should’ve thought about that...

:twitchy: probably should’ve thought about that one for a few more seconds, thanks for pointing that out! Currently in the throes of newborn-induced sleep deprivation, so I’ll go ahead and blame that.
Replies: 7
Views: 150
Posted By zukahn1

Just having a hard time wrapping my head around...

Just having a hard time wrapping my head around the concept of Pinarrelo as somewhat gravel beater. Still really nice frame set $300-400 value wise.
05-25-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 388
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, progress. After a lot of filing I made...

Yay, progress.

After a lot of filing I made some tools out of some 4mm steel bar and 1/8" ally bar I had lying around:...
05-25-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,718
Posted By Classtime

I sold the super cool parts I should have built...

I sold the super cool parts I should have built bikes around:troll:
05-25-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 33
Posted By Classtime

Concor Saddle PSA

If you don’t Eroica, you still might be interested in a brand new leather Concor.

https://shop.eroica.cc/products/abbigliamento/on-bike/7663/sella-san-marco-x-eroica/
05-25-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 150
Posted By tFUnK

If you can get 28-32mm tires onto your road bike,...

If you can get 28-32mm tires onto your road bike, you might not need a dedicated gravel bike for the Katy trail
05-25-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By smd4

A perfect analogy. There are some high-end...

A perfect analogy.

There are some high-end collectible Lionel trains from the 1950s that still command high value, based predominately on condition. But I am able to buy less-perfect pieces today...
05-25-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 59
Posted By Thalia949

Spotted this Bianchi - any idea on which model?

I’m thinking it is a proto but not sure. It was in fantastic shape. ...
05-25-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By Classtime

Ten years ago +/-, our old bikes listed on CL...

Ten years ago +/-, our old bikes listed on CL competed with other new and used bicycles in a very broad market. Today our old bikes are competing with motorbikes. Bikes I sold to non-enthusiasts a...
05-25-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,200
Posted By Trakhak

Beautiful bike and restoration. You don't see...

Beautiful bike and restoration. You don't see many UO-8 bikes in colors other than other than white and (sometimes) blue. Orange, red, yellow, green, and black are fairly rare, too.

One more late...
05-25-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By juvela

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in this image it can...
05-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By Mtracer

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could...

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could see that going several ways. But I think the OP is really asking, did I screw up? The answer is yes. You weren’t looking where you were going. Was the...
05-25-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 187
Posted By 70sSanO

The Motobecane is fine if you can do your own...

The Motobecane is fine if you can do your own work. I’m not familiar with the build, but depending on the hubs, some old cones are problematic with no replacements.

The other piece is the cost of...
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Holy cow!!

Holy cow!!
05-25-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7,966
Views: 974,091
Posted By Hajo

Some pictures as promised. ...

Some pictures as promised.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240525_131734_3132e433c36bd8404911ceb13976549c0cac259f.jpg
About 90% complete now. New tyres fitted and...
05-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By FBinNY

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much...

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much more worn.

IME worn rings and dropped chains aren't connected, so I'd try to diagnose that before replacing the ring.
05-25-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,693
Posted By darkmoon

We Japanese cyclists have loved mini-velos. ...

We Japanese cyclists have loved mini-velos.

First, C&V
Katakura made Perfect Quick Mini, 22in wheel rinko bike.
First model was PR2-D, size 500mm
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle...
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,200
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how it looked when I finished with it. ...

Here's how it looked when I finished with it.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x654/peugeot20_3bd69e5bd20abb755bd7f1fd841b340d3074c4fc.jpg...
05-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 187
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both...

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both bikes and asceses what if any work they need. Make sure to take any tools you may need to evaluate or adjust.
05-25-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 289
Posted By smd4

I’m irreparably harmed every time I get a haircut...

I’m irreparably harmed every time I get a haircut or shave.
05-25-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 187
Posted By philbob57

How different is the Sirrus from the FX3? They...

How different is the Sirrus from the FX3? They look pretty similar to me. What will the Sirrus give you that the FX3 doesn't?

If the Moto is really a Grand Jubile, it looks like a great buy. The...
05-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 187
Posted By SpedFast

For the type of riding your describing it sounds...

For the type of riding your describing it sounds like the MB hands down.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3,226
Views: 74,576
Posted By BillyD

Time to update the baby eagles' progress. ...

Time to update the baby eagles' progress.

Here we see Tony and Vinny each taking an assessment of how much pain might result if they did anything fool hearted, like fall out of the nest.
...
05-25-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 187
Posted By RH Clark

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and...

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and are in good shape get both, ride a while and sell the one you don't like as much. I could sell the racks and fenders off that Motobecane for $125....
05-25-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 72
Posted By elcyc

Records of original dealer price lists

Example:
How does one obtain, say, the original dealer or department store price of a 1985 Schwinn World Sport?
I Googled that and did find one answer:
...
05-25-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By Mr. 66

That is a fabulous fully Reynolds no frills...

That is a fabulous fully Reynolds no frills frame, no braze ons, no panto. That bike originally had Nervar cranks and bb, huret derailers, Normandy red foil hubs low flange, with a simplex seat post...
05-25-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 43,242
Posted By Muffins

$50 Univega Gran touring, large, Northeast Ohio. ...

$50 Univega Gran touring, large, Northeast Ohio.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1079x1521/screenshot_20240525_101258_730ef74d38da561b2122d38aada24a10eabb3658.png...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,226
Views: 74,576
Posted By seedsbelize2

Dingdingdingdingding You are correct sir! ...

Dingdingdingdingding
You are correct sir!
Vanna show him what he’s won.
05-25-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 480
Posted By juvela

----- Mittelholzer Bahn, 1962 - ...

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Mittelholzer Bahn, 1962 -

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​​​​​​https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/368/speed_025.jpg
...
05-25-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9,104
Views: 3,172,350
Posted By M A V

1995 Klein Adroit ...

1995 Klein Adroit

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/20240523_202833_fb3e83beb03caff889f362c30940ab5d600e6f34.jpg...
05-25-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By iab

I like your enthusiasm, and there is no doubt...

I like your enthusiasm, and there is no doubt aging has made me more cynical, but I do have experience. If I may make an observation/opinion, most people hate change, even more so as they age. And...
05-25-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,958
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 250 miles. 5/3: 20.0 5/4: 20.0 5/6:...

Goal: 250 miles.
5/3: 20.0
5/4: 20.0
5/6: 20.0
5/7: 15.4
5/10: 20.0
5/11: 20.0
5/13: 20.0
5/18: 19.6
5/20: 20.0
05-25-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,654
Posted By cyccommute

Which is part of my problem with TPU. I don’t...

Which is part of my problem with TPU. I don’t mind experiments but I’d rather not have a 10 mile walk home when I do experiments.



“Somewhat” is doing a lot of heavy lifting there. If the...
05-25-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box. ...

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x938/20230821_145426_452a7d0bcff39f4a754ac1d27965d9fc0a2fe9d7.jpg
05-25-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 622
Posted By hazetguy

August 18th. Fell off near Bovey Tracey. The...

August 18th. Fell off near Bovey Tracey. The pump caught in my trouser leg. My sandwiches were badly crushed.

August 23rd. Fell off near Budleigh Salterton. The pump caught in my trouser leg....
05-25-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By bboy314

As someone who’s built hundreds of bikes for...

As someone who’s built hundreds of bikes for people with varying abilities and experience, and also ridden a tandem for years with my spouse, I think this is all excellent advice.
05-25-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By cleverbeefalo

Thanks. I had to read this a few times because...

Thanks. I had to read this a few times because I'm a bit jaded to internet spheres and snark is often cloaked in kindness, but I appreciate your comment. I'm also a Millenial, what some might refer...
05-25-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,654
Posted By jadmt

that seems like the magic number of beers...

that seems like the magic number of beers depending on how difficult the task....I should have noted that being the tube and tire were both made in Germany a German style hefi was consumed so fairly...
05-25-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9,104
Views: 3,172,350
Posted By M A V

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1250/20240522_133732_90157c5f81ebc52ad7acf8dcf289ee8761f36e79.jpg...
05-25-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By Trav1s

Do with this as you please... Re: Flatbar...

Do with this as you please...

Re: Flatbar Conversion
The flatbar shifter options for 105 2x11/GRX 2x11 are limited. I have both Shimano RS700 and the Microshift Centos 11 on bikes right now. ...
05-25-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 6,536
Views: 812,201
Posted By smontanaro

I might have a pair that will work. I didn't need...

I might have a pair that will work. I didn't need your small/medium two clips though. (I agree about the ½cm being a big deal, BTW.)
05-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 43,242
Posted By brewerkz

1973 Bottecchia Professional - $400 (Boise)

https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/d/boise-1973-bottecchia-professional/7748228483.html

...
05-25-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By maiello

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray,...

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray, just a clean and polish.
05-25-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 462
Posted By Bianchigirll

OK here's the thing. Yes it may be a Bianchi but...

OK here's the thing. Yes it may be a Bianchi but which one? Bianchi made bikes from basic $200ish recreational bikes up to very nice professional level bikes. Your first job is to figure out just...
05-25-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By dmark

Nice deal. GLWS

Nice deal.
GLWS
05-25-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 375
Posted By 13ollocks

I used my usual SPD-SL clipless on my fixie - I...

I used my usual SPD-SL clipless on my fixie - I wanted some sort of foot retention and having to reach down to cinch or loosen a toe strap on a moving pedal didn’t see like a good idea (to me anyway...
05-25-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,727
Posted By iab

What's so funny. That's how I get day 2 out of...

What's so funny. That's how I get day 2 out of my shorts. ;)
05-25-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,123
Posted By iab

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt...

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt vintage bikes are going the way of the model train. Sure, you'll have onesies and twosies of younger folks who get into it, but their numbers will be...
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