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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,097
Posted By bykemike

Working on my new to me 1985 Trek 2000, I've been...

Working on my new to me 1985 Trek 2000, I've been ebaying up a bunch of carefully curated Dura Ace parts to do some justice to this old guy. I have a nice set of Mavic wheels laced to Phil hubs to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By bykemike

An update. I have the actual 1985 Trek 2000...

An update.

I have the actual 1985 Trek 2000 seat bolt. Oh yee of little faith it measures as an M4.5 bolt with the trick little knurled nut, all chromed.

Here it is next to an M 6 bolt for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By bykemike

I've got my share of calipers and assorted tools,...

I've got my share of calipers and assorted tools, I'm ok in that department. The M6 knurled cap head screw as depicted by Bianchigirll...I've got a bin with a number of them and they will not go...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-05-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By bykemike

PM'ed I'll take these

PM'ed I'll take these
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By bykemike

Phil Wood hubs question/help

I purchased a real nice set of wheels (maybe from an inmate here) and have been using them on my vintage road bike, 7 speed with 130 spacing.
I am shaking things up a little and want to move them to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-21-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 945
Posted By bykemike

Nice gesture Adv Man! What size is this nice...

Nice gesture Adv Man! What size is this nice Raleigh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,239
Posted By bykemike

Monark Silver King, IGH, all aluminum frame

This just came into my life, a Monark Silver King bicycle. 3 speed IGH hub, mostly original, rides but needs a new chain.

This is pretty weird but seemingly high quality, all aluminum but seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,360
Posted By bykemike

Read The Midlife Cyclist, or, at the very least...

Read The Midlife Cyclist, or, at the very least read this review of the book.

Book Review: The MidLife Cyclist by Phil Cavell – The Cycling Independent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

Putting on some miles and, of course , making...

Putting on some miles and, of course , making changes. New wheels with Phil hubs, new freewheel 13-28 and it shifts right up/down with zero issues.
I spooned on a set of Gatorskins, 28's if you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,141
Posted By bykemike

It resembles my late 70's Rex Criterium, almost...

It resembles my late 70's Rex Criterium, almost def higher end Japanese to my eye, My Rex was almost all chrome but only polished at select areas. The lugs were very much like the OP is showing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

Back out on the trail, newish wheels, hubs...

Back out on the trail, newish wheels, hubs skewers, tires, and bars wrapped. This is growing on me!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

A few pictures from the maiden voyage, I was so...

A few pictures from the maiden voyage, I was so happy with it I did it again this morning, I made it 20 miles before my bottom bracket started coming loose, the drive side lockring had not been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

Got my parts donor bike Sunday afternoon, ran it...

Got my parts donor bike Sunday afternoon, ran it by my shop just to set it in a stand and poke around on it a bit. 3 hours later I'm looking at a bare frame and a bench with a bunch of plastic bags...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

Just continuing with the mock up part of this...

Just continuing with the mock up part of this program..front fork set in place, no headset yet, wheel in the fork, a set of Sram Red brakes, (my favorite, by a large margin, the lightest production...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

First afternoon of "work" on the new to me...

First afternoon of "work" on the new to me Vintage bike. I expect my Gruppo will be here later today or tomorrow afternoon, I ended up buying a one owner 1984-85 italian road bike complete. From the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

My frame arrived this afternoon and I could not...

My frame arrived this afternoon and I could not be more pleased. It is very light, in excellent vintage condition, the chrome on the rear stays is close to perfect, the chrome on the front fork is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

I can't wait, I like finding parts and building...

I can't wait, I like finding parts and building up a bike more than I like riding I think, I love having a vintage bike and doing the occasional morning ride, maybe in a friendly urban setting.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By bykemike

New to me CV bike, first time I bought from Italy

I have been shopping Italian frames in Italy. I have looked at a number of them, trying to stay on budget, I don't know why, I have 6 bikes now but, well I don't have to explain to this crowd.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 12:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,056
Posted By bykemike

I ride off/on road, lots of miles a year and...

I ride off/on road, lots of miles a year and never use anything but flat pedals and stiffer soled sneakers. I ride a highish end BMC Roadmachine, Sram Red eTap with Enve wheels and what some of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,365
Posted By bykemike

I am just getting my first power meter...

I am just getting my first power meter experience, the powermeter came with the new to me BMC Roadmachine SLR 01 I received two weeks ago and showed up on my 530 as I was dialing that into the Red...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-24-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,466
Posted By bykemike

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/3_ss_in_shop_7a053fb594e86f1ab7335e3ba7677a89193b58e7.jpg


My Capo, Cinelli Vigorelli and Wabi (that now belongs to one of us but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,738
Posted By bykemike

Ok, how about 1 x 1 climbing? Does that count? I...

Ok, how about 1 x 1 climbing? Does that count? I am always the last to the top and the last to the bottom but I am usually the only one at least.

For you WNC riders: Highest area, and then just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-22, 03:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,101
Posted By bykemike

Thanks so much for the factory info Mr Pin! I'm...

Thanks so much for the factory info Mr Pin! I'm going to finish up the whole clean and lube process, put on a set of Gatorskins and start using it. I am undecided about removing and replacing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,101
Posted By bykemike

a couple more: I was hoping for a more...

a couple more: I was hoping for a more identifiable tubing decal, it's what I got though, seat tube is easy to pull but I'm fairly sure it isn't the SLX tubing. If anyone can tell me what I have that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 05:25 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,918
Posted By bykemike

A friend of mine just had an ebike experience, ...

A friend of mine just had an ebike experience,

This is an older, strictly old school rider that had been saving the time and money to do a few organized tours with a well known company in the US...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,162
Posted By bykemike

Started riding singles about 5 years ago, 73 now...

Started riding singles about 5 years ago, 73 now and 80% of my riding is on one of my singles.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,453
Posted By bykemike

Maybe he's still pedaling back to his car...

Maybe he's still pedaling back to his car...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,483
Posted By bykemike

To 79pmooney: that great photo you posted has...

To 79pmooney: that great photo you posted has been my screen saver for a year, inspirational!

I tried my first single speed a couple of years ago, bought my first one a few days after trying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-22, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By bykemike

I'm not so sure the words Schwinn and lightweight...

I'm not so sure the words Schwinn and lightweight work that well together. There is a world of track bike frames for sale, it takes a while to figure out which way you want to go. Lightest bikes in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,480
Posted By bykemike

Gearing is the whole thing for me, I have 3 SS...

Gearing is the whole thing for me, I have 3 SS bikes and a collection of White Ind freewheels (always looking for good deals on them) a collection of chainrings for my 144 cranks and my 130 cranks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,269
Posted By bykemike

I was going to see if the "ghost ring" even works...

I was going to see if the "ghost ring" even works but I don't have enough room on any of single speeds to run that...too bad!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,269
Posted By bykemike

The floating chainring really interests me, I'm...

The floating chainring really interests me, I'm trying that out tomorrow, just on the stand to start with!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,051
Posted By bykemike

Just getting around to posting this picture, This...

Just getting around to posting this picture, This was 2 1/2 months ago, I managed to get a two week window from work and hit some nice weather and spent my days biking sections of the Blue Ridge.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,241
Posted By bykemike

It has been a single speed year for me as well,...

It has been a single speed year for me as well, it started as just wanting one for the occasional trail ride and went from there. I am using 38/23 gearing on this section of the parkway. I bring that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-21, 01:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,853
Posted By bykemike

When I thought I might like to have a SS in the...

When I thought I might like to have a SS in the mix I picked up a clapped out Langster that was in need of a chain and tires and had a great few months riding it and was hooked real deep. I ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,473
Posted By bykemike

Keep in mind you have ,by definition, the whole...

Keep in mind you have ,by definition, the whole day, you do not have to grind it all out.
My last century came in at 6 hrs plus moving time but I was out for just over 8 hours,
I was crashing big...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,813
Posted By bykemike

My just finished 2010 Cinelli Vigorelle, nice...

My just finished 2010 Cinelli Vigorelle, nice touches on this frame, I like the smile. Feels great on the road, first ride was 42 miles, so far so good!
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,651
Posted By bykemike

I use my single speed bikes to ride the Blue...

I use my single speed bikes to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, lots of hills, not much over 7% though, just many miles from bottom to top.

I was using this with a front of 38T (130 BCD crank) real...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,070
Posted By bykemike

Rear brakes on a track frame, done!

I picked up a sweet 56cm Cinelli Vigorelli a couple of days ago and am setting it up as a single speed road bike. At many turns , when I was inquiring about adding a rear brake, I was met
with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,051
Posted By bykemike

In the Florida heat yet one more day, still a...

In the Florida heat yet one more day, still a very nice 30 mile ride over to Ravine Gardens. Thought I may catch a quick swim;
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By bykemike

I was riding the Gainesville to Hawthorne trail...

I was riding the Gainesville to Hawthorne trail in north Fl, heading to Gainesville (a hipster city) and saw one (one) other SS bike in 30 semi urban miles..where is everyone? I know its hot but come...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,051
Posted By bykemike

Out to the Ravine Gardens again this Sunday, left...

Out to the Ravine Gardens again this Sunday, left early to avoid the heat so I was pleased to see this independent coffee truck, great place and right near the return trail!

Ravine Gardens has a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,723
Posted By bykemike

Just back from fantastic 10 days on the Blue...

Just back from fantastic 10 days on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
I took my Trek Domane and my Capo single speed geared to 42/23.
I didn't have hope for doing much with the single speed. My favorite...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,650
Posted By bykemike

Nice seatpost to Jeff, what brand? Is it a...

Nice seatpost to Jeff, what brand? Is it a vintage piece?

I like that style of handle bars with the flatish "hover" section. I spend a lot of riding time with my hands in just that spot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-21, 05:01 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,051
Posted By bykemike

I'm looking myself for a red/white 54 ...but then...

I'm looking myself for a red/white 54 ...but then again I'm always looking for something else just because.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,723
Posted By bykemike

We are on the same quest I believe, I'm a bit...

We are on the same quest I believe, I'm a bit ahead of you maybe, but not fixed gear, single speed only for this guy.

I recently bought a 2009 Cannondale Capo, and have it outfitted with fairly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,045
Posted By bykemike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1128x1504/wabi_on_the_palatka_bridge_8947d2820891538eab9aa4472ab246298da49abe.jpg

At the top of the Palatka Bridge, 65' high over the St Johns...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 01:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By bykemike

The more I ride the less the saddle seems to...

The more I ride the less the saddle seems to matter, or riding shorts either actually..

As time and miles have gone by over the years I guess you just get used to it.

In the beginning I set out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By bykemike

I love my Wabi sub 15's, I'm running them on my...

I love my Wabi sub 15's, I'm running them on my Capo right now 'cause that's my lightest bike and I'm just going that way with the Capo.

The sub 15's have a lot of miles on them and had a couple...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,420
Posted By bykemike

Like some of us on these forums..I'm coming off a...

Like some of us on these forums..I'm coming off a relatively expensive pastime ( Ducati and BMW motorcycling addiction) so good bicycle parts look pretty affordable to me at this point,
, that may...
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