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01-29-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,277
Posted By RustyJames

DiaCompe Guidonnet levers are the answer. Classic...

DiaCompe Guidonnet levers are the answer. Classic vibe and, from what I’ve heard, they work.
01-24-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 780
Posted By zandoval

Yep... I get ya for sure. For me personally...

Yep... I get ya for sure.

For me personally 5mm on the Crank Arms has not been a big change. But Holly Mackerel Bat Man... Change my seat height, or Bars, or Stem, or Brake Reach just a few...
01-22-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,714
Posted By gearbasher

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01-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,714
Posted By jjhabbs

Post your cycling humor here. I'll start....

Truth!
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John
01-18-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By JohnDThompson

It is sightly conical, to fit in the head tube...

It is sightly conical, to fit in the head tube opposite the cutter, keeping the cutter coaxial with the head tube. It can also help fix deformed head tubes, but that's not its intended purpose....
01-08-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,301
Posted By bulgie

I love this book, warts and all, and I'm so glad...

I love this book, warts and all, and I'm so glad it got made. Frank paid his dues, and if he had some quirks crotchets and biases, I think he earned 'em.

I guess mine must be a first edition,...
12-30-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 825
Posted By unworthy1

I remember that this was the West Coast importer...

I remember that this was the West Coast importer for Mondia and perhaps also for the "sister" brand Juvela.
I was last on that street in maybe 2016 or '17 and the shop was still there but it was...
12-27-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By drpaddle

That's an early Skid-Lid!

Wow. Seeing a Skid-Lid in 1975 was quite rare. Did your parents get it from Saxe Montgomery in San Diego? I think even I got my first Skid-Lid in '75, and I was Saxe's son.
Kevin Montgomery
12-27-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,994
Posted By 1simplexnut

Whats not to love ? :love: ...

Whats not to love ? :love:

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12-26-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By repechage

If I had started racing 6 months earlier, I would...

If I had started racing 6 months earlier, I would have had to use 24” wheels, I was 5’-7” would have been tough.
a year later our club had a young woman of 11 who wanted to race, she was 5’-4” a...
11-16-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,189
Posted By TenGrainBread

Mecacycle Turbo, mid 80s. Small firm started...

Mecacycle Turbo, mid 80s.
Small firm started late 70s in St. Etienne by an experienced industry guy. Ceased operations ~1990. High-end fillet brazed frames made from Vitus and sometimes Columbus or...
11-02-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,630
Posted By bboy314

Looks like braze ons for direct mount center pull...

Looks like braze ons for direct mount center pull brakes, as opposed to cantilever brakes.
11-02-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,893
Posted By smd4

It may be "so easy" to spread the frames to...

It may be "so easy" to spread the frames to insert a wheel, but it is "even easier" to install and remove a wheel when the dropouts are spaced appropriately.
10-24-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By ericlowney

Classic Cycles - Bainbridge, WA

Just wanted to put a plug in for this really cool bike shop if anyone is in the area. They have a bicycle museum with lots of vintage steel bikes and I was able to snag the last wool jersey they had...
10-22-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,162
Posted By mpetry912

this was a great one, thank you for putting this...

this was a great one, thank you for putting this up today !

/markp
10-16-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,777
Posted By bikingshearer

Very nice. It even has a Campy Record RD, the...

Very nice. It even has a Campy Record RD, the intermediary step between the Gran Sport and the Nuovo Record, and I believe only made for a handful of years and thus rarer than NR or GS.

I'm no...
10-14-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,696
Posted By cudak888

Go get it. -Kurt

Go get it.

-Kurt
10-13-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By bikingshearer

Andy Hampsten certainly did. I don't recall...

Andy Hampsten certainly did. I don't recall whether Lance did and am far too lazy to check.

I like this build, Manny. The graphics you created look just right to my eye. And with all the...
09-27-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By Sedgemop

These are underrated frames, in my opinion. Had a...

These are underrated frames, in my opinion. Had a 950 frame I built up with tri-color 600 that I really liked. They're good candidates for modernization too, if you're into that kind of thing. Campy...
08-14-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,225
Posted By awac

Get the Park tool Ts- 2.2. It will do what you...

Get the Park tool Ts- 2.2. It will do what you ask of it. Park are expensive but they work, so they are not, if you follow what I mean. They have a good warranty, good luck with other cheaper...
06-18-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 551,832
Posted By Reynolds

Love BG!

Love BG!
06-07-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,173
Posted By Reynolds 531

One good way to gain "reach" is to use bars that...

One good way to gain "reach" is to use bars that do NOT have that once trendy straight section just above the drops.

More curvature allows the fingers to reach surprisingly forward.

Soma Hwy...
06-06-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,173
Posted By SurferRosa

It won't look perfect, but you could change out...

It won't look perfect, but you could change out the calipers to 7400 or something that's easier to operate. Aero levers would make it almost too easy.
05-25-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By Mr. 66

The Bianchi tax is too high on that. I have the...

The Bianchi tax is too high on that. I have the bianchi selling at about $350ish. The price on the 970 is right where I think it should be.

Performance wise I would take a hardnose 970 everyday...
03-26-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By cycleheimer

The Fuji America is a top choice from this era....

The Fuji America is a top choice from this era. The model was nicely upgraded from 1975 through the early '80s. The evolution of the Fuji America, involving numerous upgrades and refinements, is...
03-07-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,620
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, we do have recourse. Refuse to do business...

Yes, we do have recourse. Refuse to do business with them. If they are mis-labeling shipments to avoid paying extra for potentially dangerous cargo, report them to Customs. Maybe they will begin...
03-06-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,620
Posted By 2old

I'm 100% in favor of Li battery regulation, but...

I'm 100% in favor of Li battery regulation, but without control of direct to consumer transactions, it'll be futile. A friend ordered a battery from a supposedly reputable company in China and,...
02-26-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,059
Posted By squirtdad

Doc, you have a really good eye :) Yes...

Doc, you have a really good eye :)

Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure

will do details on...
02-25-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,544
Posted By Daniel4

So while the police is investigating if speed or...

So while the police is investigating if speed or impairment was the cause, in my opinion the charge of Involuntary Manslaughter should be laid (as per Alec Baldwin case).


I see no reason that...
02-20-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,070
Posted By Mr. 66

I would "trust" the MKS more. The Lyotard...

I would "trust" the MKS more. The Lyotard probably just fine, has a history of possible failure with the spindles.

I'm going with MKS on a TdF.
02-13-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,314
Posted By cudak888

Just putting this out there: It is possible to...

Just putting this out there: It is possible to fix that fork without paint damage with a small kludge: The existing hole should be currently 6mm. If it's offset no more than 2mm, you could file it...
02-12-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,369
Posted By daka

I think laquer-over-chrome goes way back. Carlton...

I think laquer-over-chrome goes way back. Carlton was doing it for Huffy back in the early sixties. As you can see where the shift lever band used to be, good adherence was not a virtue. Also good...
01-10-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,736
Posted By jdawginsc

There is no better cheap derailleur ever made to...

There is no better cheap derailleur ever made to rival the shiny cheapness of the VXs.

Amazing little guys.
01-06-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,555
Posted By cinelliguy

This is a quote from Mark Petry, smart and...

This is a quote from Mark Petry, smart and knowledgeable guy on Cinelli and serial numbers.

"What we don't know is how long bikes or subassemblies hung on the hook before being shipped from Milan....
12-16-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,226
Posted By repechage

Or the mod bike shop use of friction paste

Or the mod bike shop use of friction paste
12-12-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 16,320
Posted By JulesCW

I'm not at all surprised at the scoffing tone...

I'm not at all surprised at the scoffing tone here... BF C&Vers are, for the most part, cheapskates. This is pricy, yes. So is the top line Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM eTap. This, unlike those, is...
12-09-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,358
Posted By gugie

Tandem buit by Southern Oregonian Jeff Lyon.

Tandem buit by Southern Oregonian Jeff Lyon.
12-09-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 578
Posted By Hobbiano

I'm going to guess it's an early 412.

I'm going to guess it's an early 412.
12-01-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,688
Posted By mstateglfr

Because fitting the widest tire possible is a...

Because fitting the widest tire possible is a trend. People like wider road tires. Its the same reason why frames are dimpled too.
11-06-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,135
Posted By RCMoeur

She and the good Mr. Allen are doing a great job...

She and the good Mr. Allen are doing a great job of keeping Sheldon's website and legacy alive.
10-17-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By repechage

hard to increase a 26.4 to 27.0 but add a 5mm...

hard to increase a 26.4 to 27.0 but add a 5mm spacer at least. Make it enough to use a Levin which has a stack height in the Campagnolo range.
10-07-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,961
Posted By SalsaShark

People that want to ride will find a way to ride....

People that want to ride will find a way to ride.
These 'barriers' only seem to hinder people that don't really have the mindset to cycle in the first place. It really boils down to comfort. People...
09-28-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,285
Posted By Daniel4

The judicial is too lenient on drunk drivers....

The judicial is too lenient on drunk drivers. When drivers are suspended from driving, the driver begs to the judge that he can't get to work without his car. Then he's given back his licence.

...
09-28-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,285
Posted By kyplaskon

Drugs a significant health issue for cyclists?

University of Arkansas researchers are calling drugs a "Significant health issue" because 2 percent of people who are riding their bikes and are injured have drugs in their system. Cars cause way...
09-27-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,417
Posted By Velo Mule

A lot of race bikes were purchased as frames only...

A lot of race bikes were purchased as frames only and the owner assembled the components to build it into a bicycle. Keep in mind too that most racers were didn't have enough money to build up a...
09-27-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,417
Posted By Dave Mayer

Weyless. I know I have an unlaced, new set of...

Weyless. I know I have an unlaced, new set of these deep in my hub bin, but I haven't dug that far down in years. Note the cartridge bearing design, which instead of a rubber seal, features some...
08-14-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,277
Posted By Dfrost

The benefit of butted spokes is not due to weight...

The benefit of butted spokes is not due to weight reduction. It’s the stretch in the thinner portion so there’s much less stress on the spoke elbow (where most spoke failures occur) and the hub...
08-14-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,319
Posted By John E

Braze on ... twist off. No problem. :) Good...

Braze on ... twist off. No problem. :)

Good argument for stainless steel bolts for water bottle cages.
08-14-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,277
Posted By Narhay

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can...

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can appreciate how one small part makes or breaks a project.
08-07-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,698
Posted By lasauge

Rivnuts are perfectly fine, that's how bottle...

Rivnuts are perfectly fine, that's how bottle cage mounts get added to modern production bikes. Yes, you can spin them loose if you over-torque the bottle cage bolts - but that's not a problem easily...
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