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03-14-24, 09:42 PM
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Posted By browngw

I have had this lovely old circa 1956 Royal Nord...

I have had this lovely old circa 1956 Royal Nord President for a number of years and only recently was told about malachite. When I was hand touching up the paint on it, I used four different shades...
03-12-24, 07:47 AM
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Posted By tcs

Home-built? How about a factory English 3-speed...

Home-built? How about a factory English 3-speed recumbent from the golden age?

Former professional cyclist Freddie Grubb built bikes in the 30s~60s, including the Grubb Kingston recumbent...
03-11-24, 09:23 PM
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Posted By browngw

Thanks. Good catch on the bells. Due to budget...

Thanks. Good catch on the bells. Due to budget constraints, appropriate bells were not an option. Any local bike I work on that I know will be using our trail systems gets a bell or used to, before...
03-08-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,259
Posted By Straightblock

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Miyata-built Univega Gran Premio.
03-07-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,020
Posted By dphi

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03-06-24, 10:17 PM
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Posted By browngw

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh...

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh Superbes I restored over the winter. They managed a short test ride before leaving and seemed very happy with the bikes. When asked what the bikes...
03-04-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By jjhabbs

Largest bike haul I've ever found! Totally crazy. I pictorial review.

I'm so fortunate to have this collection. Some of you may know the original owner of these bikes. He is from just north of Nashville.


The gents widow wanted the collection to stay together and...
02-29-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By Jtmav

I’m a month out today and have a PT session later...

I’m a month out today and have a PT session later this morning. I’m around 100-105. Did 15 mins on the stationary bike yesterday but I did get a bit of swelling after. My PT is forcing bend, which is...
02-28-24, 06:06 PM
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Posted By Bergz

Trek 950

Here's the latest iteration of my Trek (Wrek?) 950 rat rod. I posted earlier about the frame stripping and rust/oil finish, which is holding up very well...
I intended this bike to be a go...
02-27-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By Jtmav

A little over 3 and a 1/2 weeks since surgery....

A little over 3 and a 1/2 weeks since surgery. Walking without any crutch or cane and been going to PT twice a week. My ROM is at 100 and got on the stationary bike at PT yesterday and rode for 10...
02-26-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,474
Posted By digthemlows

I'm 6'7" 208lbs and these are the bikes I've made...

I'm 6'7" 208lbs and these are the bikes I've made fit myself.... My garage is full (my wife has 6 bikes :-)) and my heart is happy! I just got the 36"er yesterday, it's a beast and hand made by Black...
02-24-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By fliplap

Fork crown mounted hangers solve a lot of...

Fork crown mounted hangers solve a lot of problems

Either a basic stop, like this one:
...
02-23-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 597
Posted By iab

A picture would help. I like exposed threads...

A picture would help.

I like exposed threads after all is said and done.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51878305232_3b3e96b8eb_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n3iSJu)Frejus 40...
02-21-24, 12:08 AM
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Posted By malcala622

Size description made me laugh ...

Size description made me laugh

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02-20-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,308
Posted By acoustophile

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02-14-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By Jtmav

Day 12 post op for me. Had my last in home PT...

Day 12 post op for me. Had my last in home PT session this morning and have been discharged to outpatient starting Friday. After 2 weeks I can say for the first time I am feeling a bit better, the...
02-14-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By rob214

update, day 41 post op, walking really well, my...

update, day 41 post op, walking really well, my right knee is showing me why I need it to be repalced also. I must have slept weird as I woke up with pain. pt going well, -1 - 4 depending on the day...
02-13-24, 10:15 PM
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Posted By browngw

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes....

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes. After a little tweeking , both working fine....
02-11-24, 09:32 PM
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Posted By nathand

Here's a pair of photos of my Jamis Renegade, a...

Here's a pair of photos of my Jamis Renegade, a purpose-built gravel bike that fits me well (I've comfortably done many 50-75 mile rides on it over varied terrain) and the Trek 790, in the same...
02-11-24, 08:20 PM
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Posted By acoustophile

1996 Cannondale m400 CAD2 work in progress....

1996 Cannondale m400 CAD2 work in progress. Waiting for replacement brakes and it'll be complete....
02-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By gorillimo

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a...

I'm a retired surgical tech.Done up to 5 in a day. Had both my knees replaced. PT is critical. Early motion makes a huge difference. There are studies that show nothing more then cycling, stationary...
02-05-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,193
Posted By Portlandjim

Major Taylor documentary coming 2/26/24

I just noticed that this new documentary about Major Taylor will be shown at the end of the month. Details here:

https://indianapublicmedia.org/majortaylor/

It looks like a must watch show!
...
02-02-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By Jtmav

Surgery went well yesterday, home the same day....

Surgery went well yesterday, home the same day. Nerve block has worn off and the pain is manageable with meds, ice and elevation. Using crutches, instead of a walker. In home PT is visiting today....
01-30-24, 05:44 PM
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Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Panaracers.:D

Panaracers.:D
01-15-24, 12:03 AM
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Views: 4,479,968
Posted By Small cog

Does anyone have a bike with a Suntour 3 speed...

Does anyone have a bike with a Suntour 3 speed hub fitted? I am curious as they are apparently made by Sturmey Archer but I have never seen one, I do have a Shimano three speed on my Lenton which is...
01-11-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,060
Posted By SpeedofLite

Frames and Framebuilding (1990) Richard Sachs

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01-11-24, 07:54 AM
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Posted By SirMike1983

The Schwinn middleweights using AW (and sometimes...

The Schwinn middleweights using AW (and sometimes SW) hubs have a lot to do with the 36-hole AWs found in the US during the 1950s. Schwinn sold a fairly large number of middleweight three speed bikes...
01-07-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By SpeedofLite

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01-04-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,552
Posted By delbiker1

This hurts

My twin sister, Kathy (I am Ken), had a stroke the night of 12/31-1/1, and passed the 2nd. I had just returned to Delaware the 28th, from Illinois, after spending Christmas week with my siblings and...
01-02-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By SpeedofLite

Sure. Here's a link that will be active for a...

Sure. Here's a link that will be active for a week: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgHfxA8atbGnn2Q_9lAqHFBykF8k?e=kgr2mw
12-31-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By base2

daywood At first I was like: "Brown...WTF?" But...

daywood At first I was like: "Brown...WTF?" But as soon as I saw the Cinelli cork on the shelf, I saw the wisdom of your words.
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12-30-23, 07:12 PM
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Posted By TenGrainBread

Bob Hansing's Montrose Bike Shop

Bought a couple pairs of front dropouts on eBay. Received today, seller included an early 70s (?) advert from Bob Hansing's Montrose Bike Shop of Montrose California? Cool stuff. The shop looks to be...
12-30-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By AirPhantomPhoto

Bike shorts pad? Difference in gender?

Okay yes, I know theres a difference between the 2 genders & how things generally work, okay?

My question is, is there much of a difference if any between the pads pushed on women & the ones...
12-27-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By Trakhak

Agreed. The tires (700c and 27") are not...

Agreed. The tires (700c and 27") are not interchangeable. The tubes (25 mm, 28 mm, and 32 mm, corresponding to 1", 1 1/8", and 1 1/4", respectively) are interchangeable.

For the OP: very few tires...
12-26-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,308
Posted By degan

I was going to wait until it was done but since...

I was going to wait until it was done but since it just survived a house fire, I thought I'd go ahead and post it. A fireman saved my Klein!...
12-26-23, 02:04 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,715
Posted By Leisesturm

To avoid lean muscle loss requires a LOT of hard...

To avoid lean muscle loss requires a LOT of hard work in the gym. That's the only place (home or commercial) where you can get under enough load to stimulate muscle growth. Most of us aren't working...
12-21-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,939
Posted By seagrade

I can’t speak for the 1970s but in the 1980s… ...

I can’t speak for the 1970s but in the 1980s…

- Cinelli 1/a steel expander bolt replaced with aluminium from 1/r
- short piece of dowelling into fork steerer to supposedly reduce brake shudder...
12-21-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 510,217
Posted By ItsTimeToBike

Reliance Model with wooden rims - help with info on it

We have an old steel bike with wooden rims. Would anyone care to share any knowledge and possible rate it on desirability? It has been hanging in an old lumber mill for over 50 years - hence the...
12-18-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,350
Posted By VintageRide

1985 Norco Magnum GT - at this point they were...

1985 Norco Magnum GT - at this point they were supplying the bike with 700C wheels, these use Suzue sealed hubs, rear is 40 spoke although with 43 cm chain stays would lean more towards a sport...
12-18-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,968
Posted By missingspoke

There was one at the local flea market last week...

There was one at the local flea market last week in half that condition, the guy was asking $300. It was gone by the end of the day, not sure how much he sold it for but he turned down $200 while I...
12-16-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By thumpism

Tall Dutch stepthrough for $200 in SC. ...

Tall Dutch stepthrough for $200 in SC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1597756077422309
...
12-16-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,020
Posted By thumpism

They're all tandems. Courtesy of...

They're all tandems.

Courtesy of Merriam-Webster:
: a group of two or more arranged one behind the other or used or acting in conjunction

But who's arguing?
12-14-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,350
Posted By Smokinapankake

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1984 Univega Gran Turismo as harvested Memorial Day weekend 2023. Looks...
12-12-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,686
Posted By JaccoW

Would my Koga-Miyata SilverAce...

Would my Koga-Miyata SilverAce (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1181867-1996-koga-miyata-silverace-project.html) fit in here? Granted the drum brakes, fenders and locks make it heavier...
12-12-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,686
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Another one I built on a generic no name track...

Another one I built on a generic no name track frame. Sturmey Archer S3X. Riding fixed gear was a new experience for me, and the 3 speed made it doable, but when I had to cull the herd a few years...
12-03-23, 03:38 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,968
Posted By Cyclespanner

UK ebay item... A Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix...

UK ebay item...
A Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix 23'' frame set at a not unreasonable £40.
Very tempting. What would be involved, putting an AW hub into such a frame designed for a derailleur set-up?
...
12-02-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,968
Posted By clubman

Sheldon Brown...

Sheldon Brown (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/raleigh.html) is an excellent one-stop shop for advice and nuance in 3 speeds, Raleigh and otherwise.

Specific manuals for Sturmey Archer and exploded...
12-02-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,332
Posted By Trakhak

I never much enjoyed descending at the, ahem,...

I never much enjoyed descending at the, ahem, bleeding edge of control, even in my sporadic racing days in the '60's through '80's. Now, I descend cautiously, imagining the worst. Funny how often I...
12-01-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,968
Posted By 1989Pre

The white accents really do it. I like what you...

The white accents really do it. I like what you did with the bike. That's a nice-looking rack. People must be surprised to see you flying up hills. Roadie in cafe:
"I was neck-and-neck with this guy...
12-01-23, 02:19 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,968
Posted By Small cog

Looking through this thread I realise the Raleigh...

Looking through this thread I realise the Raleigh Twenty I renovated is also comes under this catagory so here it is, I had one as a child although badged as a Triumph and on a nostalgia trip bought...
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