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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 72
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: 4,027
Views: 96,091
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 422
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: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
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: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 238
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: 6
Views: 72
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: 6,514
Views: 612,953
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: 17
Views: 288
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: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 72
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...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By Jrasero

power is relative and only matters if you...

power is relative and only matters if you concentrate on it. IMO it's a great training tool or for most people just another metric like cadence and speed that you review at the end of your ride or in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By easyupbug

As a former mechanical design engineer that is...

As a former mechanical design engineer that is distressing to see.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-05-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,789
Posted By indyfabz

A couple of things: 1.Going to Frenchtown,...

A couple of things:

1.Going to Frenchtown, there is a rideable rec path/sidewalk on the other side of the river from Mullan Rd.

2. The Yaak River Valley is a great ride. Pete Creek Campground,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 44,045
Posted By Pompiere

When I bought this bike, it was in a dimly lit...

When I bought this bike, it was in a dimly lit barn, so I thought it was grey. In the sunlight, it looks more like lavender. But in the the catalog, they called it "Ghost Silver".
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By DaveSSS

Most of us in our seventies won't find power...

Most of us in our seventies won't find power values very valuable because we're not training to race. At this age, just not getting slower each year is an accomplishment. I never owned a power...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2,427
Views: 741,060
Posted By Schwinnsta

Its H&H. It says it on there in the picture, but...

Its H&H. It says it on there in the picture, but it is small. I believe it would fail by the two small screws in the upper flange pulling out or snapping. They say it is good for 8Kg. I have likely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 590
Posted By noimagination

In Brussels, at least in the central area near...

In Brussels, at least in the central area near the EU/EC (??) parliament building, the bike lanes are actually painted on the sidewalk. When I was there several years ago, I didn't notice this and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By Trsnrtr

180? What a wuss. My 73 year old wife hit 178...

180? What a wuss. My 73 year old wife hit 178 yesterday on our regular Tuesday ride and it was only mildly a hard ride. She hits mid-170s regularly.

On a side note, I only hit mid-170s a few times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 310
Posted By PhilFo

For someone who used to be a photojournalist, I...

For someone who used to be a photojournalist, I take a surprisingly small amount of photographs of anything other than my cats and little bits of nature at the cemetery nearby where I am a volunteer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 6,514
Views: 612,953
Posted By Troul

Breezy 21 miles. A near miss with a red light...

Breezy 21 miles. A near miss with a red light runner. They didn't even attempt to hit the brakes. Almost positive I heard the rpms go up right as they got up to the light.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 817
Posted By hidetaka

There is a slight chance you missed him getting...

There is a slight chance you missed him getting your joke :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By seedsbelize2

Another long post. I don’t own a mouse with a...

Another long post. I don’t own a mouse with a scroll wheel. I don’t own a mouse at all, frankly. 100% tablet and phone for me. Alas.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 580
Posted By jaxgtr

Puncture protection over a few grams of tire...

Puncture protection over a few grams of tire weight is a bigger deal to me. And I could always stop eating ice cream and lose the difference in weight as well, but that's not going to happen. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,976
Posted By Andy_K

I did some work on the AeroRat(TM) tonight. It's...

I did some work on the AeroRat(TM) tonight. It's late. I should be sleeping. I'll just tease for now.

Skinny seat tube. Only one derailleur in my garage will fit -- Thunder Bird!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 565
Posted By FBinNY

That's a good thing for the OP because that's the...

That's a good thing for the OP because that's the most likely place to find the parts he needs.

To the OP.
Don't let language be an issue. Plenty of English spoken in Germany, and the b problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6,514
Views: 612,953
Posted By diphthong

30-spot from sdsu area to the pacific ocean and...

30-spot from sdsu area to the pacific ocean and back with a pizza and beer stop. may gray/june gloom still in effect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By FBinNY

It's easy to remember if you're a bit contrary by...

It's easy to remember if you're a bit contrary by nature-------

Right is left, and left is right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By Duragrouch

I had same problem on Dahon Speed 2X conversion,...

I had same problem on Dahon Speed 2X conversion, front derailleur cage would hit on front derailleur adaptor, due to its thickness and huge diameter seat tube, cage not far enough inboard to shift to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 534
Posted By downtube42

Saddle position, before shopping for saddles. ...

Saddle position, before shopping for saddles.

Saddle tilt is first. Set it up level. This may be be tweaked later, but start level.

Saddle height next.
Too high is going to cause a number of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By BertoBerg

MAFAC Competition Brakes - Lots of Extras

Hello-

Up for sale is a set of first-gen MAFAC Competition brakes with a bunch of extras parts.

The brakes have Rene Herse titanium eyebolts, new salmon Kool-Stop pads, and new Rene Herse...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-04-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 458
Posted By unterhausen

It really is just about spam using links to that...

It really is just about spam using links to that site, there's nothing more to it. There really is no need to speculate, it's because of me. At one time, spam with links to there was just as frequent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 973
Views: 55,124
Posted By Muffins

$300 Schwinn Prologue, Washington DC. Tange...

$300 Schwinn Prologue, Washington DC. Tange Prestige and baffling assortment of parts...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-04-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 240,445
Posted By hopperja

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240530_124348_2871890b56caac31bee443eb9227a568e52daf66.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 87
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

New build, decisions, decisions!

Hi folks,
As the newest owner of a 70s Windsor Professional, I’m trying to decide how to build it.
See SwimmerMike’s in C&V sales that started on 11-12-22 for some history on this bike. There may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,502
Posted By AdventureManCO

Nice to have a triumph! Take the win!

Nice to have a triumph! Take the win!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 590
Posted By slow rollin

Been riding on the sidewalk since I was.... 8 or...

Been riding on the sidewalk since I was.... 8 or so. In the neighborhood I don't, but crossing from bike path to pedestrian crossing, or when I used to ride to school going pretty slow on a mtb. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,502
Posted By cudak888

They. Freaking. Work. ...

They. Freaking. Work.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6121_4f366c72d9636eb5d3f886e1b46b3c20d57e2d3f.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 277
Posted By Raleigh71

The seller did check the rims with a magnet. ...

The seller did check the rims with a magnet. Verdict: steel.

He mentioned he had a Raleigh Super Course that he thought was made in 1971 and is sending pictures. He wants $125 and it needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,496
Posted By repechage

When this thread started I was in my 50’s that...

When this thread started I was in my 50’s
that was ten years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 16,408
Posted By tomato coupe

Old school is anything that was new when this...

Old school is anything that was new when this zombie thread was started.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 973
Views: 55,124
Posted By Muffins

$100 Univega Gran Sprint, near Washington DC....

$100 Univega Gran Sprint, near Washington DC. Mystery resto-mod
I think this is akin to a Miyata 912 frame?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,443
Views: 590,857
Posted By SurferRosa

:love: What a character! ...

:love: What a character!

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By bampilot06

Rode with the Mad Duck Cycle guys tonight. ...

Rode with the Mad Duck Cycle guys tonight. Apparently I am not acclimated to the heat. 180 watts my HR was at 180. Thought I was going to have to bail, but I HTFU and made it through. The group...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By SpeedofLite

Shimano Dual Control prototype

Per your PM request related to your comment above, here is the Paceline article from the July 1989 issue that provides a sneak peak of Shimano Dual Control shifters. I could have sworn I posted this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 557
Posted By Classtime

I wonder what a matching Joe Bell paint job would...

I wonder what a matching Joe Bell paint job would cost.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 422
Posted By chaadster

Sure you could have; there’s space between the...

Sure you could have; there’s space between the derailleur cage and the biggest cog. I can imagine dropping…er, slamming… the wheel into a slot where there’s interference with the big cog. I cannot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8,009
Views: 987,022
Posted By Trav1s

Finally getting back to the mystery Cannondale....

Finally getting back to the mystery Cannondale. Got the tires on sale in April and finally ordered some tubes. Slow progress is better than no progress.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Lowest top speed at the salt flats: ...

Lowest top speed at the salt flats:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Hell yes I did, and I'll do it again. I...

Hell yes I did, and I'll do it again. I shouldn't be able to hear your drone much less be able to *****-slap it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4,027
Views: 96,091
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I love The Who like you would not imagine but I'd...

I love The Who like you would not imagine but I'd never post Pinball Wizard like it was an undiscovered gem of a pinball tune. :)
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