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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,489
Posted By bikingshearer

I agree with about 95% of what you say. Every...

I agree with about 95% of what you say. Every generation thinks the one ahead of it is full of old fuddy-duddies and the generation behind them is full of slackers who don't understand the value of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,087,351
Posted By zukahn1

It has been really cold the past couple of weeks...

It has been really cold the past couple of weeks in Fairplay Colorado below freezing highs and below zero degree lows. First day in a week or so to get above freezing for a little bit so I took a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,229
Posted By squirtdad

Is there a frameset/bike hanging around (or shows...

Is there a frameset/bike hanging around (or shows up local) that is friends size, is interesting (pretty, cool, crazy) ?

I would just grab it and do the build to you planned, present the bike as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,087,351
Posted By zukahn1

Short local snow ride yesterday afternoon with...

Short local snow ride yesterday afternoon with fairly nice weather in the 40's after a couple of days of snow and cold.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By MaxKatt

My family on bikes in 1942.

Found clearing out a relative's house. My maternal Grand Aunts & Uncle... Ruth, Beulah, and Roy Werkheiser from Stroudsburg, PA in 1942. Zero story on the photo, and nobody left to ask. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,822
Posted By top506

Fanny's yer aunt, Bob Jackson's yer uncle: bike rescue again.

This time I took before pictures:

As it was loaded into my truck:

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30 seconds...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 848,038
Posted By rsbob

Untouched sunset pic ...

Untouched sunset pic

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,903
Posted By zukahn1

Well Halloween is over and it's winter Holliday ...

Well Halloween is over and it's winter Holliday tourist early ski season in Fairplay. So time for this challenge to end for me the Fuji coaster was a bit of a fail and the Zombie Juenet Turned out...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-31-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By VRJAKE

Raleigh Competition town bike - local pickup in Portland, OR

SOLD in Portland, Oregon.
Circa 1973 Raleigh Competition frame with Nervex Pro lugs and Reynolds 531 double butted tubing. Size is 58cm center to center seat tube.

Built as a 5-speed town bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 848,038
Posted By Ogsarg

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Behind our campground in the Mojave Desert.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By RoadWearier

Just Bought an 80's Raleigh Capri with Stem Shifters (gasp!) And Turkey Levers

I have owned better bikes. So yes to some extent I know of better. But I have to say I don't understand the hatred of these. Wheels that are somewhat out of true actually seem to work ok. If these...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 848,038
Posted By Biker395

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,772
Posted By peugeot mongrel

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Christmas morning San Antonio
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,772
Posted By nenad

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,174
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Why not bar end shifters with a spread handlebar?

I really like a bar end shifter setup for my city bike. I use a fairly flat, swept back bar with a flare so that the shifters are a little outboard.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,889
Posted By Andy_K

I haven't knowingly bought a stolen bike, but it...

I haven't knowingly bought a stolen bike, but it would actually surprise me to know with certainty that I never have. I try to look for red flags and search for stolen bike reports before I buy any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By rumrunn6

good meme except for the "fat girl" part

good meme except for the "fat girl" part
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,821
Posted By jkrug

My latest mixte--a Univega that I picked up sans...

My latest mixte--a Univega that I picked up sans front wheel. Took off the drop bars and used a Velo Orange Porteur bar with generic brake levers. Wrapped the grips with some left-over black tape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,328
Posted By albrt

You know what totally ticks me off? Those idiot...

You know what totally ticks me off? Those idiot vintage bike manufacturers publishing catalogs showing their handlebars set up wrong!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,772
Posted By Drillium Dude

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,378
Posted By iab

I enjoyed a lovely evening the other day. ...

I enjoyed a lovely evening the other day.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52362304235_ebbdb72905_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nM5uLT)Up North 41 (https://flic.kr/p/2nM5uLT) by iabisdb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,042
Posted By branko_76

There are lots of great colors for vintage steel...

There are lots of great colors for vintage steel bikes. Some, not so great, I don't like the Bianchi Celeste, it's too precious
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,443
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm not sure why smd4 is giving beng1 such a hard...

I'm not sure why smd4 is giving beng1 such a hard time here except for the fact that the latter obviously has some unusual tastes - which is totally fine by me - but there's certainly no reason not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,729
Posted By Clang

I agree with the $200 value. Supposedly those are...

I agree with the $200 value. Supposedly those are new tires, but there's no labels on the sidewalls, suggesting they're bottom-of-the-barrel tires. My advice would be to bookmark the link to the ad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,129
Posted By Inusuit

No complaints about quality. Definitely the...

No complaints about quality. Definitely the cheapest. $7.50 at the local Goodwill store. First day of Spring in Wyoming, 2021.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By sd5782

You did great. Others will chime in on the...

You did great. Others will chime in on the fantastic price and specs. It seems this bike is aimed at a sportier rider than some other 400s. If you are strong and youthful you would do well to hang on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,087,351
Posted By thinktubes

cooperryder I like how you worked a vintage...

cooperryder I like how you worked a vintage Caddy in there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,373
Posted By ocsawdust

useful transportation.... exactly. Bikes should...

useful transportation.... exactly. Bikes should be able to perform some sort of work, whether it's just a small basket on the front or all racked out. I completely agree as well that the old mtb is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, chain suck. Interesting that some...

Yes, chain suck.

Interesting that some have it and some don't, depending on year and model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 13,807
Posted By seypat

Dove flys above ground lands in tree and makes...

Dove flys above ground
lands in tree and makes a sound
Listen to high coo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,764
Posted By randyjawa

I have owned several Brooks saddles and two, both...

I have owned several Brooks saddles and two, both B17 models, were very comfortable right out of the box. Any other models did require some break-in (500 miles or so) to achieve that same level of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,253
Posted By fredlord

Some drivers might feel the same way when they...

Some drivers might feel the same way when they have to manouevre around some cyclists using the road when a bike path is available. The runners may/may not have good reasons for doing what they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,092
Posted By Koyote

Best post I've seen here in a while.

Best post I've seen here in a while.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,092
Posted By Happy Feet

I get tired of people telling me what I did over...

I get tired of people telling me what I did over the weekend.

It's embarrassing :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,658
Posted By noglider

These girls are silly. The dog lay down before...

These girls are silly. The dog lay down before the cat. Believe it.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 51,013
Posted By Sluggo

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 51,013
Posted By northbend

The Power Line Road bisecting the Raging River...

The Power Line Road bisecting the Raging River MTB trail system on Rattlesnake Mountain near North Bend:
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 12:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,657
Posted By Cyclist7485

I use a spur cycle bell, and slow way down before...

I use a spur cycle bell, and slow way down before overtaking a pedestrian. They all seem to appreciate the bell. It’s a loud, but polite sound. I also say thank you when I do pass. People like that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 51,013
Posted By CMAW

A few from close to home these past few weeks,...

A few from close to home these past few weeks, Belgian countryside around Brussels:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 51,013
Posted By noglider

I shot this right in front of our house. ...

I shot this right in front of our house.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 51,013
Posted By cb400bill

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Wet Michigan Springtime
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-25-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,573
Posted By FiftySix

I've seen the same thing here...

I've seen the same thing here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Houston). More space on the road and the speeds and wrecklessness have picked up dramatically. Lot's of cops out there waiting,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,057
Posted By Leisesturm

Engaging writing is a lost art. If for no other...

Engaging writing is a lost art. If for no other reason than that the o.p.'s account of their quality time with bike tools was delivered with style and no small amount of wit, I for one was pleased to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,057
Posted By BCDrums

I don't like doing the bottom bracket

Somewhere in the '90s, I stopped maintaining the bottom bracket of my bike and let the LBS do it. When I did the work, it always ended up with ball bearings all over the floor, too much play, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By cudak888

The problem with this Mercian is even though it's...

The problem with this Mercian is even though it's low end, it's so nicely preserved that it'd be a shame to undo the look it has now. There's something to be said for the nicks, light fading, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By mkeller234

No. In my opinion, it is short sighted and...

No. In my opinion, it is short sighted and needlessly destructive to remove the braze-ons. I do think a Mercian deserves better treatment.

However, it’s also your bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,373
Posted By jamesj

My 1987 Specialized Streetstomper. Have added a...

My 1987 Specialized Streetstomper. Have added a lot of different parts.




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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,389
Posted By markk900

If I could get those prices I'd never bother...

If I could get those prices I'd never bother doing it myself. I rechecked the "local guy"...prices went up - basic stage $900-1200 and there are two levels above that. Mind you the work is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,873
Posted By cb400bill

Original post date is back!

Came back today!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-28-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I'd pay $200 to work it over with a crow bar,...

I'd pay $200 to work it over with a crow bar, shoot at it on a range and, finally, fill the tubes with kerosene, stick an Irvin jersey on the bars and light it on fire.
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