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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,097
Posted By Wildwood

I think I paid about $200 for this classic...

I think I paid about $200 for this classic Peugeot. Front center is nearly 63cm and long chainstays even before moving to rear-most position in dropout. I have had knobby 33s on it to check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8,352
Views: 3,153,892
Posted By robertorolfo

That is lovely. Just lovely. Group looks similar...

That is lovely. Just lovely. Group looks similar to what I did with a Daccordi Opera (maybe have posted it already, but here's a pic again).

Are you very familiar with the Rossin family?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 435
Posted By Troul

probably some 50 shades thing with the Strava?

probably some 50 shades thing with the Strava?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 103
Posted By Andy_K

I agree with this advice and reasoning. More...

I agree with this advice and reasoning.

More controversially, I would recommend straight gauge spokes. Yes, I know that butted spokes can build a wheel that is both stronger and lighter, which is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By njkayaker

Paying your bill with a wad of singles (is it 5’s...

Paying your bill with a wad of singles (is it 5’s now?) was probably a bit embarrassing too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By genejockey

Years ago, I was part of a group at the company I...

Years ago, I was part of a group at the company I worked for, working with a local law firm on intellectual property stuff. They took us out to dinner at what I swear they said was "a topless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By indyfabz

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA&pp=ygUVb...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA&pp=ygUVbm8gaGFuZGxlYmFycyBmbG9ib3Rz
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 25
Posted By non-fixie

Only in Belgium ...

... will you find a playground where your kids can pretend to be a directeur sportif (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directeur_sportif):
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89
Posted By cb400bill

Many of us did. Me included.

Many of us did. Me included.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89
Posted By Eric F

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89
Posted By cb400bill

We were told that it wasn't included with the...

We were told that it wasn't included with the latest update and would not work after the update was done. This is a corporate wide update and all of their forums are like this. There has already been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 50
Posted By randyjawa

Three For Me and Then One More...

Last summer, I inquired about a listing on Facebook Marketplace that was offering two Velo Sports and a Cambio Rino, all three for $600 CND. Today, a year later, I bought them for much less......
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,802
Views: 120,072
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You need some carbon rims for that thing! :)

You need some carbon rims for that thing! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,802
Views: 120,072
Posted By big john

The old full-sized station wagons with a...

The old full-sized station wagons with a full-sized spare is the worst. The tire stands up in a well on the right side of the cargo area and it's pretty tough to lift it out of there. Some had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 77
Posted By merziac

Here's a first gen 81, they had different...

Here's a first gen 81, they had different graphics/livery, no biplane.

The biplane was used until 86.

Neenan sticker very hit and miss.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some...

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some posters didn't start a multitude of threads asking silly questions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 257
Posted By bulgie

The lugs are Folson (Henry James), early style....

The lugs are Folson (Henry James), early style. Not thinned by the builder (or at least not much), that's the way they came. I first saw them about 1980, but they could be older if I was simply...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

You've been here about as long as I have. Over...

You've been here about as long as I have. Over those many years, I've observed that if we simply give new posters information it wastes a lot less of everyone's time than if we mock them. This whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 357
Posted By Rick_D

I can understand being perplexed. Same could be...

I can understand being perplexed. Same could be said for the MSR backpacking stove sticker.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,113
Views: 434,588
Posted By sarahbruce

The American Classic Kimberlites are nice looking...

The American Classic Kimberlites are nice looking and have great feel on pavement and gravel/dirt roads so far, but I probably only have 60miles or so on this pair. I’m running 700x50c, with tubes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 145
Posted By Camilo

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check...

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check out this video to properly set up your cantilever brakes. Look at the whole thing, but pay special attention to the part on proper positioning of the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89
Posted By genejockey

I can't say that's ever been a problem for me.

I can't say that's ever been a problem for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By Polaris OBark

When my kid first got a GX Eagle 12-speed, he...

When my kid first got a GX Eagle 12-speed, he went through two derailleurs rather quickly. The first was due to a stick that got caught and he tried to power through. Between that and me pulling out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8,867
Views: 1,169,912
Posted By jdawginsc

Yay! They arrived safely!

Yay! They arrived safely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,605
Views: 466,430
Posted By squirtdad

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a...

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a barrista....still useless orange cat :D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,097
Posted By Groasters

I've finally been convinced to go road tubeless...

I've finally been convinced to go road tubeless and my favourite benefit is unexpected.

In recent years I've only ever used Continental 4000/5000 and embraced 28c and lightweight inner tubes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 435
Posted By Jrasero

Happy Fathers day and I know the day has passed,...

Happy Fathers day and I know the day has passed, but my God I hope you went outside. There is no shame in getting some me time. I envy that you live in one of the most temperate and beautiful cities
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3,605
Views: 466,430
Posted By billnuke1

Yikes!

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8017_9ecc2193a9d2ea08bf8371f13b2a3912fbb88627.jpeg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By shelbyfv

Here's the previous thread in case anyone wants...

Here's the previous thread in case anyone wants more. WalMart bike thing (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1295781-walmart-ozark-trails-graveler-248-competition-thread.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 77
Posted By mpetry912

it has the flat plate fork crown. Might be 2nd...

it has the flat plate fork crown. Might be 2nd year

VERY first would have been shipped with TA cranks and "bullmoose" stem / bar combo.

I have a Nitto bullmose available

/markp
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 89
Posted By genejockey

What Happened to Alerts for Quoted Posts?

Since the maintenance this morning, the alert for quoted posts has disappeared. This is a useful feature, especially in conversational threads, or slow-moving threads where I don't want to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 185
Posted By Maelochs

Lots of thoughts. First of ... Hurray for...

Lots of thoughts.

First of ... Hurray for science!! I needed to say that since there hasn't been any in the thread so far.

To do a comparison, it would take (for me) three or four rides on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 122
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

To confirm, the first and second position Perfect...

To confirm, the first and second position Perfect and ProCompe threaded sprockets and the second position threaded sprockets on the Winner series of freewheel bodies, are all interchangeable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 763
Posted By Kontact

No. I'm saying that the ideal is probably having...

No. I'm saying that the ideal is probably having the plug end where something is pushing from the outside of the steerer - like the stem or bearing. But I was thinking more about expanders that end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,420
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0152_4da5ee1014f3102fee096f57fb70db5ec96fa4ef.jpg
The last day was humid and in the low 40's. I wore everything I brought and even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, most want optimal control when approaching a...

Yep, most want optimal control when approaching a squirrel in the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,420
Posted By rccardr

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It's a long way down from this train trestle bridge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,420
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Big Iron in two flavors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,420
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Nlerner, our Anti-Rain Specialist...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 343
Posted By Ditto1958

I’m new here at this forum. Although I’ve been...

I’m new here at this forum. Although I’ve been riding bicycles for over 60 years, this is an honest question I didn’t know the answer to. I’m anything but thin skinned, so my feelings aren’t hurt,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,420
Posted By rccardr

Amazing, fun, exhausting time with The Usual...

Amazing, fun, exhausting time with The Usual Suspects plus a coupla.
Bob did a terrific job organizing the fray- no matter how many times you do something like this, it never really gets easy....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By mstateglfr

You want to keep the thread PG rated, cool, but...

You want to keep the thread PG rated, cool, but what does the other 'PG' in your comment stand for? Does that mean PG rating too?...if so, I dont understand your comment. If it doesnt mean that,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4,802
Views: 120,072
Posted By genejockey

I thought you were talking about a flat on the...

I thought you were talking about a flat on the bike till I got to "jacking point".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 404
Posted By unworthy1

Whale blubber is getting hard to find! But...

Whale blubber is getting hard to find! But luckily the MSDS says that
Propylene glycol butyl ether
is an exact chemical substitute!

SCIENCE!
:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By Kobe

If I already didn't have the old style Homer in...

If I already didn't have the old style Homer in the same color I would have one on the way. I like the double top tubes on these.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 357
Posted By steelbikeguy

The bike industry has a certain share of old and...

The bike industry has a certain share of old and ambiguous logos and brands, and the 3.3.3. of Shimano is one of them. Grant Petersen ran an article in the Rivendell Reader #34 that explained this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 147
Posted By Jeff Wills

Positron II shift “cable”

Ditto what Andrew said and to expand:

Shimano Positron II shifters and derailleurs used a solid wire (similar to piano wire) and a specific sheath that used molded ends and circlips to create a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,547
Posted By badger1

I just remembered the perfect product for male...

I just remembered the perfect product for male cyclists who are in the habit of glancing at women's PGs while out on the bike paths. Note that it is based on a "scientific optical principle", so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,206,578
Posted By 3speedslow

Finished overhauling the 94 Trek 850 MTB. It...

Finished overhauling the 94 Trek 850 MTB. It rides very nice but having to get use to the short Salsa MotoAce bars....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 122
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E"...

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E" designation is from the Winner/New Winner family, but I think fits the Perfect body? The ID is 43mm. I've got versions in silver, brown and gold, so they...
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