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03-09-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 24
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Posted By geeteeiii

Ready for the new season. ...

Ready for the new season.
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02-24-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 840
Posted By ThermionicScott

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a...

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a great chain.
02-20-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,881
Posted By Senrab62

NBD 2023 All City Big Block

Stock except for tires, which I didn't even ride the stock wire beaded Vittoria's. My job has a program that will reimburse for sports equipment, and this came along. All I had to do was pay taxes,...
01-10-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By PhilFo

I've found that Shimano freewheels can be hit or...

I've found that Shimano freewheels can be hit or miss, mostly miss in the last few years. The best "inexpensive" single speed freewheels I've seen over the last 30+ years have been NOS Suntour...
12-29-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,227
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Fixay!
11-17-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By mrv

I'd recommend re-posting in the Bicycle Mechanics...

I'd recommend re-posting in the Bicycle Mechanics section. You'll get good help there I bet.
In the mean time - here's my 2 cents, based on re-packing one coaster brake a long time ago, and re...
11-16-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

How it started vs how it's going. ...

How it started vs how it's going.
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10-28-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,150
Posted By Yune_Garage

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09-24-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

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09-22-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 301,401
Posted By rustystrings61

I'm 62 now and have struggled to get time enough...

I'm 62 now and have struggled to get time enough to get back out on the bike. I've posted this one a few times through the years, but this is my Mercian Vincitore which was actually built to be a...
09-19-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Bluetrane2028

1973 Schwinn Varsity Singlespeed Conversion

Here's my '73 Varsity. It's always been a single speed in the time I've owned it (was pretty much a bare frame chained to a fence when I first saw it). I had regrettably let it rust up a bit from...
09-19-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Yune_Garage

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09-11-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,150
Posted By Swampthing

Out doing errands on this rescued conversion

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09-11-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,150
Posted By 356geoff

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Stopped for a beer
08-27-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By Wildwood

Rode the DeRosa - I like to fool myself that I’m...

Rode the DeRosa - I like to fool myself that I’m a racy old man.
...
08-27-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By Wildwood

N+1 happens!?!

This 1971 PX10 has better gearing for hills than originally equipped. Maybe too bad it is not all original. Butt,….Immediately a good rider in my hills. 38 small ring and 32 cog out back.
One...
08-14-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By rdlange

was 75 last month. hard to find a decent light...

was 75 last month. hard to find a decent light bike for an easy price these days. so I had to improvise. this Peugeot mixte weighs in at just under 32#, steel basket, racks, wheels, cranks, pedals...
07-22-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,056
Posted By AJW2W11E

Having a Home Gym vs joining a Fitness Club

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I built this back during the Pandemic. At that time Fitness Equipment...
07-12-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By abshipp

Howdy, stem buddy! That's a fantastic build. ...

Howdy, stem buddy! That's a fantastic build.

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07-06-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By EJM73

Posted before but added some upgrades and a...

Posted before but added some upgrades and a better pic. Viner
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07-04-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Senrab62

Done.... Kind of

Have some details to finish, and some adjustments. Got quite a few miles in the past couple of days. Very happy with it as it is....
06-29-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By 356geoff

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All City Big Block
06-26-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Kekec1965

My oldest single speed, 1935 EF Russ ...

My oldest single speed, 1935 EF Russ
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And two decades younger Dave Davey
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06-18-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By JohnDThompson

No, the Stronglight mod. 49 and TA Cyclotouriste...

No, the Stronglight mod. 49 and TA Cyclotouriste cranks could use each other's outer chainrings, but they were otherwise entirely different, and inner rings did not interchange. If you used a mod.49...
06-15-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By Wildwood

Should be wrenching some several niggles on bikes...

Should be wrenching some several niggles on bikes needing maintenance.
But I would rather ride!
...
06-11-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,100
Posted By Whitecoyote

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06-11-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By kingston

Converted this old Bob Jackson to fixed this...

Converted this old Bob Jackson to fixed this summer.

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06-08-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By rustystrings61

While I would never advocate going brakeless on...

While I would never advocate going brakeless on the road, the afore-mentioned technique was taught for many years. The hand with the thickly padded glove goes forward under the handlebar and down,...
06-05-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,162
Posted By ThermionicScott

If you spin high RPMs, things can go wrong really...

If you spin high RPMs, things can go wrong really fast if a foot slips off a pedal. Even something like Power Grips would be a good idea.
06-03-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Kekec1965

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud...

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud Butler
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06-01-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,162
Posted By veganbikes

I did try that when I first started riding fixed...

I did try that when I first started riding fixed and I DO NOT recommend it. Maybe I might consider trying it with my Stamp 7s as at the time I was using some cheaper platforms with less grip but I...
05-29-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Senrab62

Old man birthday half century

Originally planned for a metric, but it was hot, I'm fat, and ran out of gas. Still made it 50 miles though! That's good for me at this point in the season. Couple of shots from the ride today....
05-29-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By Dean51

My singlespeed ride is a Ciocc Mockba 80 with...

My singlespeed ride is a Ciocc Mockba 80 with mostly Campagnolo trim. It rolls on Mavic G40s and 23mm Challenge Criterium tires. 65 gear inches with a 42t chainring and 17t rear sprocket. Paint is...
05-27-23, 02:46 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By merziac

Here goes, not my jam but wanted a track...

Here goes, not my jam but wanted a track Paramount frame so....

This makes Paramount #7. ;)

Built up from frame only.

...
05-25-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By TugaDude

I own a Big Block and while I typically ride a...

I own a Big Block and while I typically ride a 58cm, All City calls the size I have a 55cm and it fits similarly to my 58cm or 23" bikes. Based on your height, which is only one factor, but an...
05-16-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,509
Posted By RubeRad

I hope in heaven God gives him a phone with a...

I hope in heaven God gives him a phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack
05-16-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,509
Posted By Hondo Gravel

:mad: I am stunned. Trying to deal with...

:mad:

I am stunned. Trying to deal with this. I never met him personally but he was great to talk to since 2018 when I came aboard. Sharing his tastes in music and his vinyl collection was cool....
05-16-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,509
Posted By JW Fas

Farewell Genec

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05-15-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By Wildwood

The only thing better than a blue sky day is a...

The only thing better than a blue sky day is a bunch of blue ski days together with a bunch of rides.
...
05-13-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,909
Posted By easyupbug

My 1985 racer is still ridden a few times a...

My 1985 racer is still ridden a few times a month, the once flexy duralinox tubing has now become a lovely compliant frame now that I am in my 70s....
05-11-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,846
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Posted By Wildwood

Nothing makes an old man happier than blue sky,...

Nothing makes an old man happier than blue sky, mild temps and light breezes.
...
05-06-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,909
Posted By JohnDThompson

Lowered the gearing, raised the handlebars, but...

Lowered the gearing, raised the handlebars, but still riding:
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04-24-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,909
Posted By rsbob

Oh wait! I no longer feel old because I have this...

Oh wait! I no longer feel old because I have this ride too. Light and a wonderful climber.

...
04-24-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,909
Posted By Wildwood

Never raced, but started with a drop bar bike in...

Never raced, but started with a drop bar bike in the early 1980s and just have not changed. I have lowered the saddle maybe a centimeter in recent years. In the 70+ crowd presently.
Here's a few:...
04-24-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By rustystrings61

regarding the seat post - I will mention I had...

regarding the seat post - I will mention I had success involving the use of Corrosion Block spray (https://www.nocorrosion.com/collections/corrosion-block-anti-rust-spray) as a means of breaking down...
04-14-23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,605
Posted By Fredo76

Since simple falls from our own height can be...

Since simple falls from our own height can be quite debilitating or even fatal at our age, I am much more attentive to zero-speed stability issues. My restored diamond-framed racing bike imposes...
04-11-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By slshrflck

Stratos frameset w/ Tange Prestige frame tubes &...

Stratos frameset w/ Tange Prestige frame tubes & Columbus MAX fork



Nitto Jaguar Pro AA stem



Nitto B123A handlebar
04-03-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By JohnDThompson

It's been a long winter, and I let myself get...

It's been a long winter, and I let myself get really out of shape, so my project while waiting for spring to arrive was changing the drivetrain to get lower gears, and swapping the clincher wheel set...
03-21-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,713
Posted By EJM73

Viner Special

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03-15-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,326
Posted By P.L.Jensen

Taking things back another level of simplicity,...

Taking things back another level of simplicity, the drop bars are gone, upright bars are on…
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