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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By noglider

Korina, I haven't used them, but that's a great...

Korina, I haven't used them, but that's a great price on pedals that will probably serve for a long time. Get them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,601
Posted By MinnMan

You're 69 years old, so don't hesitate! You are...

You're 69 years old, so don't hesitate! You are losing precious time to enjoy a great bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By noglider

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it...

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it best of all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By plumberroy

If I was going to build something it would be...

If I was going to build something it would be vintage MTB or hybrid. Could you build something for that money? Yes especially if you are already a bike nut and have a parts box. And looked around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 112
Posted By Rick_D

My general observation: each rim-tire pairing is...

My general observation: each rim-tire pairing is unique. Some are harmonious and the tire mounts easily, but not too easily to be loose. Others are monstrous and gorilla hands and about five levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By noglider

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone...

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone like that. It makes no sense to me.

We're glad you're in our community. You belong here.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 972
Posted By wayold

As it turns out I have a Magicshine SeeMe 180 and...

As it turns out I have a Magicshine SeeMe 180 and a Garmin Varia RVR315 mounted on the seatpost of one of my bikes. Here are the sizes of the two 1/4 turn mounts for comparison:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 162
Posted By Rick_D

Lovely, classic, impeccably cared for. Do enjoy...

Lovely, classic, impeccably cared for. Do enjoy this slice of cycling lore.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 162
Posted By Mad Honk

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride....

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride. I love mine and every other guy I know that has one does too. Give it some love and it will return it. Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By Fredo76

None of mine completed the fourth grade, even....

None of mine completed the fourth grade, even. They had to work for a living! But they have street smarts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 845
Posted By wheelreason

The chain is sucked into the gap between the...

The chain is sucked into the gap between the crank and the BB shell after it drops off the ring by the pedaling motion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 845
Posted By Trakhak

Here's Canyon's "Prevent Chain Suck...

Here's Canyon's "Prevent Chain Suck (https://www.canyon.com/en-us/support-articles/prevent_chain_suck.html)" page.

As I remember from my bike store days back when MTB's were becoming popular,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By uncle uncle

Original poster here...I just got back to this...

Original poster here...I just got back to this thread, having worked overtime for the past few days, and have been shot, mentally and physically, by the time I got home. I like the enthusiasm that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,360
Posted By RustyPeugeot

We have working MAFAC RACER brakes with new...

We have working MAFAC RACER brakes with new cables and housing.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6011_84e4f5b1939260e459e124d524acdb1db8825092.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 452
Posted By SpedFast

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you...

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you trying to put the LBS's out of business? haha:) Seriously, I do believe most people that keep their bikes tuned do it exactly as you just stated. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 218
Posted By bulgie

Not at the moment. My last framebuilding gig...

Not at the moment. My last framebuilding gig ended in '99 (I think) when Match went out of business. Then I switched to IT consultant for the next 20+ years. Now retired, I have collected enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 452
Posted By smd4

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with...

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with your hand to move the derailleur; too imprecise and not enough control. This works better if you have a stand or someone to lift the rear wheel off...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 885,982
Posted By Fredo76

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4789_9331ac11071f2e4ceb97bc1a9003260218cd611e.jpg
Rode Bella to the Post Office this morning to return a defective laptop. Felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By indyfabz

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 181
Posted By FBinNY

Feel free to disagree. However, those reading...

Feel free to disagree.
However, those reading this should consider that the forces are applied to the steerer where the stem attaches. Also consider that bar widths and stem extensions are within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 181
Posted By soyabean

Why do certain riders think one pound removed...

Why do certain riders think one pound removed from their bike will drastically change the bike and make it fly?

Let's say the bike+accessories are 30 lbs., the overall momentum from 300 lbs down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By Troul

Homer will still try for it tho.

Homer will still try for it tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28,076
Views: 4,648,542
Posted By Ditto1958

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English...

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English racers”- our name for them where I grew up. Sadly I never owned one, but I did get to ride a few. They were very nice to ride. I think the current market for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 162
Posted By smd4

Props to your wife for the massive score! What an...

Props to your wife for the massive score! What an eye!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 687
Posted By CyclingFool95

Do you plan to ride it or hang it on the wall? I...

Do you plan to ride it or hang it on the wall? I have a like new 1996 Colnago Master Light in Art Decor AD4 paint that I almost never ride (200 miles in 4 years) because I'm afraid to mess up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,917
Views: 3,230,148
Posted By bikemig

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. The bike is mainly original but I modded it a bit for hill climbing by swapping out the Stronglight 106 crank with 52/42 rings for a Stronglight 86 bcd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 26
Posted By bruce19

Back on the bike after AFIB

Had an AFIB on Saturday afternoon. Went to the ER and went through the process. They got me stabilized but wanted me overnight for observation. The next day they were being super cautious and ordered...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By tomato coupe

Pretty good FTP.

Pretty good FTP.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,826
Posted By bikemig

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but...

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but I much prefer rollers and hills. I modded the Peugeot a bit to deal with the climbing (swapped out the original crank with 52/42 rings for a crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By slow rollin

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's...

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's great power!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 159
Posted By Pompiere

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The...

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The description says the cable is concealed in the frame. I have one of the Reynolds 531 bikes shown at the bottom of the page.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,826
Posted By bikemig

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. That's my favorite route as it has lots of rollers (around a 1,000 ft of climbing) with one decent 10% climb, a fair amount of tree cover to help with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 162
Posted By Bricycle

First Ride!! CIOCC

Just took MY first ride on my “new to me” CIOCC. Tickled to death about this bike. It’s a survivor for sure. Not sure about the year, probably 84 ish, maybe. All CAMPY record, no bastardization. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 885,982
Posted By Ogsarg

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7186_87850f75b09a24db1f97e90275306841ba8241c6.jpeg
Grand Canyon about 20 minutes after sunset last night.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By zandoval

Yep... You would think so... But over in Austin...

Yep... You would think so... But over in Austin they steal bikes just to stay in practice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,826
Posted By missinglink

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I...

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I wore what I call my 'sun drape' under my helmet for the first time this year.
I've had enough procedures done at the dermatologists office in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 190
Posted By SurferRosa

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a...

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a 56cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 190
Posted By Fairlane63

Can't fix stupid as they say.

Can't fix stupid as they say.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 181
Posted By FBinNY

The limitation is purely and simply about...

The limitation is purely and simply about leverage.

Riders exert forces on their handlebars that are essentially applied where the stem clamps to the steerer.

The distance from the point of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,826
Posted By philbob57

Just under 20 miles yesterday, low 80s, sunny,...

Just under 20 miles yesterday, low 80s, sunny, light wind, 31 days after my 1st Covid symptoms.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 106
Posted By jaxgtr

While I don't like riding in the rain, I get...

While I don't like riding in the rain, I get caught in it during the summer months and the one I put in maintained very smooth non gritty performance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 599
Posted By NumbersGuy

I’ve run several sets of Marathon Plus tires (and...

I’ve run several sets of Marathon Plus tires (and they last forever so that’s a lot of miles) and swapped between them and other tires of the same size on the same rims on both a road bike in 700x25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 190
Posted By AdventureManCO

Didn't we just have a thread on this same guy's...

Didn't we just have a thread on this same guy's work?

Or maybe he has a brother!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By Trakhak

Looking forward to your reports over the coming...

Looking forward to your reports over the coming months (and years, one hopes). You're a great writer and you'll likely have much to say.

Edit: great photo, too. And nice seat bag color...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By Koyote

That's a great tip for cold-weather tire swaps....

That's a great tip for cold-weather tire swaps. Thanks. Now if I can just remember it next winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By jaxgtr

Can confirm, P Zero Race TLR mounted to my truck...

Can confirm, P Zero Race TLR mounted to my truck rims, have a nice low profile look now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 190
Posted By bikingshearer

I wouldn't ride that on a bet. Of course, the...

I wouldn't ride that on a bet. Of course, the fact that I weigh 255lbs may have something to do with that . . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By john m flores

Just got back from my first ride. It's a lot of...

Just got back from my first ride. It's a lot of bike for the money.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/_1016955_2_2121ec6929bb3d7cf8d978830f77ebd5a0d91a44.jpg

I'll...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 972
Posted By Troul

I was looking to find one that has the female...

I was looking to find one that has the female mount that accepts the seemee 200 on one side & it have a traditional sized 1/4 turn male end on the opposing side. It would need to be clocked so...
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