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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 628
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting bike! Hmmm, I checked out the...

Interesting bike!

Hmmm, I checked out the listing on that auction site and saw the engraving on the cranks of "Ken Winkie" and "Eisenmann"

A quick google led me to this page:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 984
Posted By imakecircles

It would seem to be a design which originates in...

It would seem to be a design which originates in the attempt to shorten the chainstays without affecting the relative seat tube angle, resulting in more direct transfer of power from cranks to rear...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-26-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,327
Posted By imakecircles

That is a fun ride event, I have done it several...

That is a fun ride event, I have done it several times in the past (although one year it was snowing at the top and shortened, and the ride up was among the coldest, wettest, and most miserable rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,523
Posted By imakecircles

The best, cheapest, and easiest to access...

The best, cheapest, and easiest to access indicator of wind speed, although it is completely subjective, is the volume of wind noise in one's ears (for those not hearing impaired). If the volume...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,223
Posted By imakecircles

That front brake cable routing is somehow painful...

That front brake cable routing is somehow painful to look at on such a beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,665
Posted By imakecircles

I love horizontal dropouts, to me they are the...

I love horizontal dropouts, to me they are the epitome of design tweaks over the life of a longstanding product resulting in multiple benefits.

They aren't really horizontal, but the angle of them...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By imakecircles

Me too. Totally off the subject, but...

Me too.

Totally off the subject, but amusing, so I'll share. A girlfriend about 10 years back had a GPS for her car, and she programmed it to use the burly male Australian voice when giving...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By imakecircles

Well, you've identified a color palette, which is...

Well, you've identified a color palette, which is a great choice, of those colors, the black and gold together would make a really classy combination, and the first thing that popped up in my mind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,385
Posted By imakecircles

I painted my garage bike room in a design...

I painted my garage bike room in a design inspired by iconic, classic cycling jerseys. My wife had a lot of fun picking out colors for the main house, so I thought I'd have fun with the garage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,597
Posted By imakecircles

Maybe to keep the chain from slapping the...

Maybe to keep the chain from slapping the chainstay?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,718
Posted By imakecircles

One thing I don't believe has been mentioned, is...

One thing I don't believe has been mentioned, is that in instances where there are more than 1 bolt holding things together (stem, handlebars, chainrings, etc) is to bring them up to torque evenly to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,180
Posted By imakecircles

Pull off brake lever and cable, leaving the...

Pull off brake lever and cable, leaving the existing housing in place. Replace new cable into existing housing. Remove old housing keeping cable routed in place through top tube. Thread new cut to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,232
Posted By imakecircles

Yeah, looks like from the pics your chain is a...

Yeah, looks like from the pics your chain is a little shorter than optimal, but glad that it's getting you around better than before with getting that bad link out. Looks like if you can find 5-7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,958
Posted By imakecircles

In addition to the above very good tips, I would...

In addition to the above very good tips, I would recommend:

- install the tube with some baby powder on it, this will help to reduce friction and/or the tube getting pinched between the rim and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,232
Posted By imakecircles

In this pic, the chain link that's about to make...

In this pic, the chain link that's about to make contact with the chainring isn't fully seated. If you have a chain breaker tool, you may be able to reseat the link so it's fully together, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By imakecircles

You can search for 'carbon assembly paste' which...

You can search for 'carbon assembly paste' which is like grease, except that it will have a very fine grit in it, that is meant to hold parts that could slip in place. It can be used on parts that...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,991
Posted By imakecircles

Here is the Flickr album WSDOT has up to show the...

Here is the Flickr album WSDOT has up to show the progress they're making: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/albums/72157718811293091/with/50997162604/
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-28-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,140
Posted By imakecircles

I sometimes pick the daughter up in her bike...

I sometimes pick the daughter up in her bike trailer and riding up 17th Ave NW in Ballard when she wants to, it's a fun way to spend time with her as she enjoys commenting on the sights, and the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-21-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,314
Posted By imakecircles

Keep it going, good information is always...

Keep it going, good information is always appreciated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,352
Posted By imakecircles

"You don't have to get Italian, but it is the...

"You don't have to get Italian, but it is the best." - The Pope

On advice of the Pope, I'd go with the Colnago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,648
Posted By imakecircles

This was me with my first bike, a Ross compact. ...

This was me with my first bike, a Ross compact. This would have been about 1978.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,747
Posted By imakecircles

Washington Scenic Bikeways

Our WA State House has voted to pass a statewide network of scenic bikeways similar to those in Oregon. The bill just needs to pass the State Senate and be approved by Gov Inslee. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By imakecircles

Here are several photos. I believe it was made...

Here are several photos. I believe it was made in '82 based on the SN; however likely sold as an '83 based on the review which said that Bianchi used Ofmega components starting then, which this bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-19, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,090
Posted By imakecircles

Here's my extremely lazy way to do it. Bring...

Here's my extremely lazy way to do it.

Bring helmet into shower post ride.

Shampoo head/hair.

Put helmet on and wiggle it on shampooed noggin, get shampoo on straps and rub with fingers.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,331
Posted By imakecircles

Great thread! Mt Baker Highway SR-542 in...

Great thread!

Mt Baker Highway SR-542 in Washington.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/mtbaker2013_fd0aa0ad663f91e78ffc80802ae310baef931e83.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By imakecircles

Hi Sangwlee, Since you're new to cycling I'd...

Hi Sangwlee,

Since you're new to cycling I'd advise you to first go to bike shops to look at and ride bikes that are in your price range to get an idea of what feels best to you given the type of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,022
Posted By imakecircles

Great idea!

Great idea!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,508
Posted By imakecircles

Get it or regret it.

Get it or regret it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,639
Posted By imakecircles

I bought PI shorts years ago that were very good,...

I bought PI shorts years ago that were very good, but more recently, the chamois pad they've changed to "pills" between the chamois and exterior fabric, creating little bumps that apply pressure to...
Forum: Introductions
04-15-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,320
Posted By imakecircles

Thanks for the tips on the rides. Nice...

Thanks for the tips on the rides.

Nice Colian bike! Had not heard of that builder before but what an epic find!

My recommendation would be 4. Complete the group (with or without OG hubs) and...
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