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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 689
Posted By Eric F

It's not a product review. It's a story about an...

It's not a product review. It's a story about an experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 57,767
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Schwinn Prologue in Southern Indianna Goodwill...

Schwinn Prologue in Southern Indianna Goodwill store currently at $26.99
https://shopgoodwillimages.azureedge.net/production/5/Items/06-05-2024/849deb00-5790-48b2-adae-924512cb9a9edmin_06051.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 57,767
Posted By SoCaled

Shogun (frame) - $35 - San Diego, CA ...

Shogun (frame) - $35 - San Diego, CA
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bop/d/san-diego-shogun-team-issue-prestige/7748578866.html
Tange Prestige frame (no fork)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By chaadster

There is actual footage of the incident: ...

There is actual footage of the incident:

https://youtu.be/4xwsZ5vC5Oc?si=qfUcerry7UZ_3UfD

:p
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 879,902
Posted By roadsnakes

Took these this morning on Milwaukee`s lakefront ...

Took these this morning on Milwaukee`s lakefront
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1624_9d51573ffd228faab2c86eafcbb322541c61d29b.jpg
'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By daverup

My Buenos Aires is on Velocity Aero rims, ...

My Buenos Aires is on Velocity Aero rims,

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By Koyote

She wasn't...But I did have to true the wheels...

She wasn't...But I did have to true the wheels afterwards.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By Koyote

I don't want to drag this into P&R territory and...

I don't want to drag this into P&R territory and get the thread shut down, but there is substantial evidence that policing problems occur at higher rates in cities as opposed to rural areas.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By Eric F

I certainly hope she was delivered by C-section.

I certainly hope she was delivered by C-section.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By genejockey

Tell me about it. I grew up in a small town in...

Tell me about it. I grew up in a small town in farm country.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28,063
Views: 4,633,274
Posted By Ged117

Indeed! For my '59 Raleigh commuter project I've...

Indeed! For my '59 Raleigh commuter project I've found a chaincase that'll complete the look and reduce maintenance needs. Stainless steel Raleigh rims, Fibrax 'rain' brake pads for steel rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By juvela

----- a bit of marque information found...

-----

a bit of marque information found thanks to assistance from a friend more knowledgeable -

cycle produced by Fratelli Chierici of Parma

name comes from company founder Maurizio Chierici...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,418
Posted By markk900

I’ve been using this chain breaker since 1972…. ...

I’ve been using this chain breaker since 1972….

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By Koyote

I started my daughter on drop bars while she was...

I started my daughter on drop bars while she was still in utero. Due to the space constraints, we had to go with 650b wheels and a sloping top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By smd4

Relish the build. There's nothing quite as...

Relish the build.

There's nothing quite as satisfying as building a bike up with top-end parts that all just seem to function flawlessly together.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 741
Posted By chaadster

No. If flat, just pinch the sidewalls together...

No. If flat, just pinch the sidewalls together to hold the tread up while inserting plug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By genejockey

There's an old joke about a retirement party for...

There's an old joke about a retirement party for a watchmaker. When asked to speak, he says, "Thank you, thank you! It's been a pleasure being a watchmaker for 30 years!"

Somebody says, "But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By abshipp

I'm rather jealous that you managed to find one...

I'm rather jealous that you managed to find one in such good shape.

I tried to find myself an 853 Lemond but it seems every single one had been ridden in to the ground. I guess it speaks to how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 420
Posted By genejockey

One problem with matching bar tape to colors on a...

One problem with matching bar tape to colors on a frame is getting the right match - except black and white, obviously. This one works, because the tape is pretty close to the "Peak Orange" of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By degan

I’ve done this so many times and it’s so easy...

I’ve done this so many times and it’s so easy that I didn’t think it was worth mentioning.





Ah, I see it now.


Athena eh? I guess that’s what I get when I regurgitate info without too...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 741
Posted By Koyote

Bacon strips work fine and are indeed...

Bacon strips work fine and are indeed cheaper...but you have to peel off the strip, thread it into the tool, then jam in the tool and try to extract it while leaving the bacon strip in the tire --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By smd4

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike...

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike with one of my favorite versions of DA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By RB1-luvr

that Walmart bike amazes me.

that Walmart bike amazes me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,582
Posted By phughes

A car that was limited production, and not caring...

A car that was limited production, and not caring what others think. Sure beats stressing over a stem that doesn't match the manufacturer of the bike enough to ask others what they think. :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By Troul

which is why I added track to it lol

which is why I added track to it lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By squirtdad

I think the best point made is: If the kid is...

I think the best point made is: If the kid is asking then it is probably time. all other concerns can be dealt with

if you go way back in to history, when schwinn varsity were the bomb, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By PromptCritical

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for...

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for my tools than using them......
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By genejockey

Or build subdivisions in farm country and...

Or build subdivisions in farm country and complain about the smell of manure.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,137
Views: 100,034
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Could be. The tape is at least a couple years old...

Could be. The tape is at least a couple years old though so you have to dig through the archives.

Looks like it was mid-February 2022 around Bakersfield.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By genejockey

Oh, a wise guy, eh? Why, I oughta........

Oh, a wise guy, eh? Why, I oughta........
Forum: Northeast
06-07-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 25
Posted By Stretch44

Farmington Canal Trail ride report

I rode from New Haven to Northhampton MA and back earlier this week. Haven’t seen a lot of posts on this route here so figured I would put this out there.

Was a very pleasant ride on the totally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

When overtaken with the fear of not stopping soon...

When overtaken with the fear of not stopping soon enough before running out in front of a car or something else there'll be a quite a bit of extra strength found in those hands and fingers to stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By smd4

You installed the fork incorrectly.

You installed the fork incorrectly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By tiger1964

Seems like a wise approach, avoiding the "where...

Seems like a wise approach, avoiding the "where did I put the (brake pads)(chain)(cable cutter)?" :o
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By Troul

or people decide to build subdivisions around a...

or people decide to build subdivisions around a drag racing track thats been there for decades & want to force the drag racing track to close/move because "it's too loud!"
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By BTinNYC

This reminds me of the cliche that I'm living in...

This reminds me of the cliche that I'm living in a small European country on the east coast of the United States.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4,137
Views: 100,034
Posted By TMonk

In San Diego, the local racing and...

In San Diego, the local racing and racing-adjacent community has an annual "donut ride". I forget the specifics but the ride is "scored" based on how many donuts you consume at a shop on PCH, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,591
Posted By SteveCapps

FYI, my BP meds are: Amlodipine Besylate 5mg -...

FYI, my BP meds are:
Amlodipine Besylate 5mg - lowers BP (they make three strengths, 5 mg. is the weakest)
Irbesartan - 300 mg. lowers BP
Hydrocholorthiazide (HCTZ) - 12.5 mg - this is a diuretic,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 303
Posted By cyccommute

The tool is a Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket wear...

The tool is a Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket wear indicator...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,645
Posted By genejockey

If the cops put "like a couple gay cyclists" IN...

If the cops put "like a couple gay cyclists" IN THE INDICTMENT, it's not just about the political views of the person who witnessed it. It leads one to question the severity of their treatment -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,379
Posted By Aubergine

Oh, there are a lot of folks here who appreciate...

Oh, there are a lot of folks here who appreciate those old Peugeots (and other French bikes of the time). Here's my AO-8 with mostly older parts. I added a modern dynamo hub and new Pacenti 650 B...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,137
Views: 100,034
Posted By t2p

I can do a 30 - 40 mile ride on (just) a donut...

I can do a 30 - 40 mile ride on (just) a donut and coffee

so using Jethro Bodine math extrapolation - I should be good for 300+ miles if I consume 12 donuts ?

who knew endurance riding could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,418
Posted By cooperryder

http://www.amazon.com/RUBY-Q-Multi-Function-Mechan...

http://www.amazon.com/RUBY-Q-Multi-Function-Mechanic-Breaker-Reusable/dp/B097SNNZQF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=VT70LTLXIEEW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sVuhTNx8Yub9M5rsdR2WKMSrc6U5Fr2G-BPeqTNLp6w_gZqDODRkmM0DA41KLbJvUV...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 741
Posted By Jrasero

Dynaplugs at least for road makes sense because...

Dynaplugs at least for road makes sense because you tend to have smaller punctures thus driving in a large bacon strip while economical also means you need to reem a larger hole to insert thus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By genejockey

Hole in the Head Part 2 - "We can rebuild him..."

The last parts are off the LeMond frame. I touched up a couple spots, and waxed the frame and fork. The wheelset - 7400/7403 hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims - are built up and ready. I've trued...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 944
Posted By cyccommute

“Everyone I know has a big but. C’mon, Simone,...

“Everyone I know has a big but. C’mon, Simone, let’s talk about your big but.” -Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 169
Posted By cyccommute

Reread hybridbkrdr original post. hybridbkrdr is...

Reread hybridbkrdr original post. hybridbkrdr is talking about low end bikes. Many low end bikes still come equipped with triples and with freewheels. In fact several low end bikes have gone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

I'd think the proper age to transition to a drop...

I'd think the proper age to transition to a drop bar will be when the person that will be riding the bike wants one. It's sort of just a improved flat bar with more hand positions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 420
Posted By Bianchi84

Your bike looks great! You have a few colors to...

Your bike looks great! You have a few colors to work with there. Maybe blue or orange cables at some point? For me, I like white cloth Velox. I don't care if it doesn't match my black saddle; it used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By tomato coupe

After x number of threads like this, you should...

After x number of threads like this, you should realize that the OP will reject any and all obvious solutions ...
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