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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By Velocivixen

If you have to ask, the answer is don’t do it....

If you have to ask, the answer is don’t do it. All of my bells are Crane brass and it would be sad to alter their glorious sound.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By Velocivixen

Looking more closely it does look like something...

Looking more closely it does look like something viscous. Slide your bare fingers over it and if you get the sh*t poked out of the end of your finger - it’s a frayed wire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By Velocivixen

Yes it can. A good shop would have spotted that,...

Yes it can. A good shop would have spotted that, thrown it out & put in another at no extra cost to you. Sometimes it’s the angle you cut the cable at, or simple “ham fistedness”.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Velocivixen

I’ve been told it’s best to sell just before a...

I’ve been told it’s best to sell just before a nice weather or sunny weekend, and Not at the end of the month (rent’s due).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,707
Posted By Velocivixen

They’d scratch their heads, look around at the...

They’d scratch their heads, look around at the various 2 wheeled recumbents and wonder, “maybe she had a back problem?” Then they’d see the two modified R20’s And wonder, “Huh”. Then they’d see all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,530
Posted By Velocivixen

Well, I’ve been taking weekly music lessons for...

Well, I’ve been taking weekly music lessons for just over a year and a half to learn how to: 1. Read music (Essential Elements for Strings), and 2. Play the violin. I’ve never played an instrument in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-20, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,001
Posted By Velocivixen

I bought the Lambda/Grip Kings and found that my...

I bought the Lambda/Grip Kings and found that my shoes would slip off easily in the rain. I wear rigid soled walking/biking shoes. I now have the VP 001 on several of my recumbent bikes and my feet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,989
Posted By Velocivixen

I have always enjoyed “paying it forward”. Giving...

I have always enjoyed “paying it forward”. Giving without expectation or patting myself on the back for being a “good person”. I have been on the receiving end of other’s acts of kindness and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,800
Posted By Velocivixen

Bummer for sure. It happens, and as you said you...

Bummer for sure. It happens, and as you said you can keep the bits you want and put on another frame. I hope that you keep this thread updated with further projects.
Forum: Recumbent
07-18-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,347
Posted By Velocivixen

I would wear moisture wicking attire. Don’t spend...

I would wear moisture wicking attire. Don’t spend a lot, just go to any place like Target or Old Navy, etc. You can get some exercise clothes there. Don’t wear shorts like in the picture, because...
Forum: Recumbent
06-30-19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,924
Posted By Velocivixen

lucille - Are you certain that you are turning...

lucille - Are you certain that you are turning the pedals the correct direction? Stand on one side of the bike (drivetrain side, for example) and say to yourself “back off”. That means you turn that...
Forum: Recumbent
06-29-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,924
Posted By Velocivixen

lucille - seen your posts on other forum but this...

lucille - seen your posts on other forum but this is the first image. It’s a beauty! Brake pads tend to harden over time and don’t grip as well as when new. I would spring for new brake pads.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-19, 05:08 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 30,424
Posted By Velocivixen

https://flic.kr/p/UaBzTA Raleigh Twenty Hub...

https://flic.kr/p/UaBzTA

Raleigh Twenty Hub (https://flic.kr/p/VoCips)



I rebuilt the wheels with Sun Rhino Lite (black) 406 rims. The front has Sturmey Archer drum brake, and the rear has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,333
Posted By Velocivixen

I hope this works. Trying this from an iPad via...

I hope this works. Trying this from an iPad via Flickr. Let's try this again.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/38146910444_f52bec2213_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/217UTsu)1985 Nishiki Riviera Mixte...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,050
Posted By Velocivixen

I'll throw this out, although I've never tried...

I'll throw this out, although I've never tried it. I would use a Q-tip &a perhaps rubbing alcohol to remove the residue on the frame, allow to dry, then try clear automotive silicone. I'd use a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-16, 12:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,003
Posted By Velocivixen

Unusual Shimano Tourney Front Center Pull Brake

I bought a circa 1980 or 1981 Lotus Grand Prix mixte off CL yesterday. I may enter it into the clunker challenge, so won't post the whole thing here.

I noticed that the front center pull brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,538
Posted By Velocivixen

Grips for Handlebars With Bar End Shifters - A Project

I have SunTour bar end shifters on my Porteur handlebars and I don't care for the Cork Grips with the channel in it for this type of setup. VO had a page in their blog about taking Rustine rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,090
Posted By Velocivixen

According to the 1987 Miyata catalog my One...

According to the 1987 Miyata catalog my One Twelve mixte is "The top of our sport touring class. Chromoly triple-butted tubing and Mangalight racing fork...." Mine is the 22" mixte in Dark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-16, 03:10 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,090
Posted By Velocivixen

Yesterday on the Univega I "toured" 13 miles for...

Yesterday on the Univega I "toured" 13 miles for a shakeout.



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/24192481862_89992fa09c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CRNN1f)1978 Univega Gran Rally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,090
Posted By Velocivixen

According to the 1978 Univega catalog the Gran...

According to the 1978 Univega catalog the Gran Rally was a "performance touring" bike. Center pull brakes and no bottle cage brazeons. It's a 5-speed with a 32 big cog & Suntour Cyclone long cage, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 53,320
Posted By Velocivixen

I have observed some very elitist cyclists. I was...

I have observed some very elitist cyclists. I was shocked by them on my first metric century ride, and do not notice this "elitism" when doing running races. I chalk it up to the fact that, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,216
Posted By Velocivixen

When you install the metal fender stays around...

When you install the metal fender stays around the back of the bottom part of the rear fender, and attatch the other end of the stays to the eyelet by the fork ends, wouldn't that act to pull the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,430
Posted By Velocivixen

John E - yes, they're big, but they are unusual...

John E - yes, they're big, but they are unusual looking, most people don't know about them & they stop so well. Personally, I like my bikes to look a little "different" than the usual.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-14, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,097
Posted By Velocivixen

Here's a 7 speed 1992 Specialized Hardrock Ultra.

Here's a 7 speed 1992 Specialized Hardrock Ultra.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-14, 11:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,221
Posted By Velocivixen

I just bought a NOS Suntour XC 6-Speed freewheel...

I just bought a NOS Suntour XC 6-Speed freewheel and the seller, who has a bike shop suggested the Connex Wipperman 808. I ended up with the KMC X8.93 and it's awesome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,097
Posted By Velocivixen

Here's a Sekai Bigfoot that I bought for $40!...

Here's a Sekai Bigfoot that I bought for $40! Based on the components and the research I've done I am guessing it's a 1983-1984. Had original cables rusted inside the housing. It has Suntour Alpine...
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