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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,481
Posted By mstateglfr

Its currently 63 degrees with calm skies and I...

Its currently 63 degrees with calm skies and I will ride my bike for about 80 minutes later today. It will be 6 miles of paved road, 10 miles of gravel, and 5 miles of paved road.
My front rotor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,481
Posted By mstateglfr

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I...

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I rolled my gravel bike up the stairs from the basement to the garage last night. And rest assured, I will be posting more things like this since nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,481
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^This. OP was a joke and it's not surprising...

^^^This. OP was a joke and it's not surprising who was sucked into his "defense." But since we are here, how many of you like bagels for breakfast?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By HelpSingularity

southpier...

southpier (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/southpier-255652.html), thanks for the notification.
It's neat to see some of the folks behind some of my favorite things
signed,
a certified Nitto...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By mpetry912

the editorial quality at BQ is of very high...

the editorial quality at BQ is of very high quality in my opinion and I have a lot of respect for Jan and his contribution to the sport and the industry.

the RH tires are really nice, cushy ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By TiHabanero

"I’m not retrograde, regressive, nor...

"I’m not retrograde, regressive, nor retrogrouchy, but neither do I ascribe to the mainstream hook-line-and-sinker, so I appreciate Heine’s subcultural analysis."

Well said. The publication is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By chaadster

BQ is not for me, either, and I’ve never...

BQ is not for me, either, and I’ve never subscribed, but I do get my interest in the esoteric sated at the fringes, running into BQ/Heine content indirectly in various places around the web. I’m not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By TiHabanero

No question Jan appeals to the esoteric amongst...

No question Jan appeals to the esoteric amongst us, however the level of writing in this quarterly publication is way up there. It is not written by people who are barely able to type out a sentence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By shelbyfv

The guy certainly has a gift for creating and...

The guy certainly has a gift for creating and maintaining his niche....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By mpetry912

really ? Four park chain guages ? for the...

really ? Four park chain guages ?

for the price of those you could buy the Rohloff tool and get the answer "time to replace" in this case

the park chain guages make no sense to me.

but what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By FBinNY

This reminds me of the old line about the guy...

This reminds me of the old line about the guy with two watches who never knew what time it was.

My first suggestion is to either chuck one checker or buy a third as tie breaker.

Seriously,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By 3alarmer

...honest ? What's honest ? :) I think people are...

...honest ? What's honest ? :) I think people are trying to give their opinions as best they can. Opinions differ a lot on this stuff, and as you said, nobody is looking at it the same way you are....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By 3alarmer

...I have some reservations about the various...

...I have some reservations about the various guesses you get here on prices for classic frames in good to excellent cosmetic/mechanical condition.
I've done some restoration work myself, and a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By shelbyfv

I agree with keeping it all in one build thread. ...

I agree with keeping it all in one build thread. Having all the info about what has been done and what is planned in one spot will get you better quality help and you won't have to keep repeating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By obrentharris

Start a build thread. Ask questions as they come...

Start a build thread. Ask questions as they come up. Provide good quality photos that illustrate your questions.
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By Piff

It is easy to get lost on his site, but I've...

It is easy to get lost on his site, but I've found these two webpages from Sheldon to be indispensible :thumb: The number of times I've opened them up over the years...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By merziac

Ask away, with proper navigation here, you will...

Ask away, with proper navigation here, you will find us to be some of the best enablers around, the depth of knowledge can be amazing. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By squirtdad

southpier i read correctly your are looking to...

southpier i read correctly your are looking to do a mixte.... these may of interest
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,402
Posted By smd4

I say ask away. Some answers you'll like; some...

I say ask away. Some answers you'll like; some you won't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By BobbyG

The original... ...

The original...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/474x388/89bde513ab9d5358b9b1a21af5778e72_saddles_klein_24c74ba770894ccff3dd812ca90096970b6b3c5f.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By TugaDude

Just for fun I saw this on my local Craigslist...

Just for fun I saw this on my local Craigslist today, listed at $120.00. Said to be a 22" frame. They came in both 19" and 22", so that is likely correct. Single top tube but otherwise very much...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-03-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By Sedgemop

How about this one? (It's not mine.) Seems to...

How about this one? (It's not mine.) Seems to have a lot going for it and it's been for sale for quite a while. I think I posted it to the Forum months ago.

Mercier Mixte...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By TugaDude

Yes, mixte sizing is interesting. Here's a...

Yes, mixte sizing is interesting. Here's a hopefully helpful thread that discusses how various sized mixtes actually fit. To me the most important quote comes from the poster who says he rode a 20"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By sunnyone

Not a very big frame.

I’ve owned a few mixtes, and that does not look like a 23” frame to me. The top of the seat tube is quite a bit lower than the top of the head tube.
The chart that juvela posted shows the Grand...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By TugaDude

I wouldn't be concerned with the integrity of the...

I wouldn't be concerned with the integrity of the join(s) at that location. For one thing the two tubes are brazed and any potential gaps there would be filled with brass solder. Secondly, the way...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By Kabuki12

It is not as far as I know. My daughters bike has...

It is not as far as I know. My daughters bike has very nice workmanship. The frame is finished off nicely
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By juvela

----- appears to correspond closely to the...

-----

appears to correspond closely to the Grand Touring model of ca. 1976 -

http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Motobecane/76/09_Grand_Touring.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By TugaDude

For what it is worth, the bike features Vitus...

For what it is worth, the bike features Vitus 172, the rough equivalent of Reynolds 531 and it is double-butted (three tubes). There are multiple threads here on the forums about Motobecane Mixtes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By TugaDude

Well it does look to be preserved nicely and...

Well it does look to be preserved nicely and suffers from no obvious defects, so that is going to add to the value. Value is a tough one for me. $300.00 is more than I'd want to pay, but having...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,364
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist ...

Pic Assist

https://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_23MRFeQdOX_0jm0aT_1200x900.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,989
Posted By Leisesturm

https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/plus-twos-house-chec...

https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/plus-twos-house-check.html
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,989
Posted By Rolla

+1 on AeroTech...

+1 on AeroTech (https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/?msclkid=cd511ab73c9617686438784f695a16a6). I don't love everything they make, but I do love their knickers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,989
Posted By IcySwan1

I have Boler bib shorts and tights. Made in USA....

I have Boler bib shorts and tights. Made in USA. Here are the knickers

https://store.voler.com/collections/mens-bib-shorts-and-shorts/products/1110802
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By KerryIrons

The only possible issue is if the upper pulley...

The only possible issue is if the upper pulley was just about to touch one of the cassette cogs, and now with the larger diameter pulley it is hitting. And typically that can be solved with the B...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Slightly larger der pulleys won't change the...

Slightly larger der pulleys won't change the indexing points that the der (and its pulleys) is told to line up with (as told by the shifter and cable). But adding pulley teeth has some of the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By SpedFast

You may have to adjust the 'B' screw to...

You may have to adjust the 'B' screw to accomodate the larger diameter, but other than that you shouldn't notice any difference. Some friends of mine put larger (read=more teeth) on their MTBs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By Troul

try them out, verify the performance, & report...

try them out, verify the performance, & report back in this thread with your end results.

If they don't bind nor wobble excessively, they might be a nonissue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
Posted By KerryIrons

As a general rule, higher puncture resistance...

As a general rule, higher puncture resistance results in higher rolling resistance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,303
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't use oil. It can get aspirated and injected...

Don't use oil. It can get aspirated and injected into your tire. That will damage the inner tube. Grease is the answer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By JanMM

I would imagine the bolt circle diameter (BCD) of...

I would imagine the bolt circle diameter (BCD) of the two larger rings is 130 and that the inner ring’s BCD is 74. Measure to be sure.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bcd.html
You’ll need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,303
Posted By cyccommute

I wouldn’t use oil. Oil flows away from where it...

I wouldn’t use oil. Oil flows away from where it is needed. Grease would be better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,303
Posted By dedhed

Silicone greases are recommended for rubber and...

Silicone greases are recommended for rubber and plastics.
I personally use Napa sil glyde, Honda Shin-Etsu, or Dow molykote 55 on o rings and rubber seals
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,990
Posted By dedhed

AS stated the weld looks to stand proud of the...

AS stated the weld looks to stand proud of the mount. You may need an additional flat washer between the frame and rack strut to gain clearance of the weld if you'd rather not file the strut.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By 70sSanO

I believe the correct answer is to not lube. I...

I believe the correct answer is to not lube. I adhered to this mantra for decades.

However, the last few years I have been wiping new cables with tri-flow prior to inserting them into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By 70sSanO

My advice, use the Park grease and don’t bother...

My advice, use the Park grease and don’t bother to read the next hundred posts that will probably follow as the thread spins off to parts unknown.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By cyccommute

KerryIrons said to use the grease/heavy oil on...

KerryIrons said to use the grease/heavy oil on hand. trace 27.5 asked if the Park HPG-1 he has is good enough. Going out to buy new grease isn’t cheaper than what he has in hand.

Try to keep up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By soyabean

This is like asking what's the best beer. To...

This is like asking what's the best beer.

To each their own.

You really need to try many diff kinds out there. Easier when you are wrenching on a ton of bikes in a shop or flipping them.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By Iride01

It's something that you'll probably have to make...

It's something that you'll probably have to make compromises on from the ideal bend. But you want don't want either end of the housing to immediately be angled as it comes out of the cable stop of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By curbtender

Are you trying to reuse the old housing? I'd just...

Are you trying to reuse the old housing? I'd just replace it with derailleur housing and ferrels. You just want it long enough to make a smooth turn, but longer is better than too short.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By Crankycrank

+1 for photos and brand/model of derailleur would...

+1 for photos and brand/model of derailleur would really help. Manufacturers usually post setup manuals online and will give a recommendation for housing loop length for your specific model. No way...
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