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03-18-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By Manny66

Just wanted to say Thank You for allowing me to...

Just wanted to say Thank You for allowing me to join you all on a small part of your excellent Cycling Adventure . Fantastic group of Men !

Very glad to have meet every single one of You.
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 379
Posted By cudak888

A Jaguar that isn’t a Schwinn and a Schwinn that’s not a racer.

Last weekend, I went to see this - despite every known reason to mankind to run the hell away from it:
...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By Strawbunyan

I learned that people are very kind here. I had...

I learned that people are very kind here. I had someone stop to make sure i was okay while i was on a water break. I need a bottle cage. My saddle post creaks and my saddle may be too close to my...
03-16-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By JohnDThompson

I did most of those for the 750/950 series frames.

I did most of those for the 750/950 series frames.
03-16-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By joesch

The Dell or Hotel Del Coronado is very historic...

The Dell or Hotel Del Coronado is very historic ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_del_Coronado
03-16-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

Lamont, If you have questions or want more...

Lamont,
If you have questions or want more pictures lemme know. I can post things like thread sizes for drop out screws, and other frame items. The tap size today for the DO adjustors is 3X.5...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By Strawbunyan

First commute to work in the books. 5.6 miles, 32...

First commute to work in the books. 5.6 miles, 32 minutes.
03-15-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,355
Posted By Mad Honk

AMCO, Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left...

AMCO,
Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left the shop, I got a chance to work on your N-1 and my N+1. So a bit cleaning on the Trek 959. It had a bit of grime build up around the bottom bracket...
03-15-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By obrentharris

It rained all of last week. Beautiful sunny...

It rained all of last week. Beautiful sunny weather this week!

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-6QztSgS/0/FLVmM8f3K44k2dkWD3n78jNfdTtPCj63gLpmchcVK/XL/IMG_3208-XL.jpg

Brent
03-14-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 459,703
Posted By Kish

*n00b alert* Thanks to everyone in this thread...

*n00b alert*
Thanks to everyone in this thread I'm the new owner of a neglected but ridable '89 60cm I think SR400. Looks like it got pulled out of a dumpster but has a almost complete 105 group set...
03-14-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,003
Posted By Andy Antipas

1975 px-10

I'm not an expert on these frames. My interest in this frame is to see how the ride and handling compare to my British, Italian, American, and other French brands from approximately the same time...
03-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By oneclick

DIY frame transport box

I am about to do some travelling and have arranged (as one does) to buy a frame and bring it back on the flight.

This is an under-bed storage thingy sold by that nordic flat-pack furniture...
03-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By rccardr

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+...

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53557629083_d30097202b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pAGRcZ)IMG_7082...
03-13-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10,535
Views: 1,535,696
Posted By markwesti

Was thinking of selling my IM the other day ....

Was thinking of selling my IM the other day . Ms.westi beat me up but I didn't cry or anything .
03-13-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By ciennepi

In the Eroica of Italy a lot of ridere do a lot...

In the Eroica of Italy a lot of ridere do a lot of the steepest dirti road on festival and not on bike.
03-13-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,738
Posted By cottercrank

Not complaining

Yes finally. This is going to be my first Eroica, so I'm not complaining but grateful.
03-13-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By victorm

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x929/img_4950_764d13516654c4667aff3e8af286b505ac7537e0.jpeg...
03-13-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581579286_6c...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581579286_6cd69f4533_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pCPALw)
Andrew inspects the bike loading

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581903439_a76a35f9e6_h.jpg...
03-12-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Brad L

As I'm starting the reassembly of my 1955 Liberia...

As I'm starting the reassembly of my 1955 Liberia on this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1285267-1950s-liberia-restoration.html?ispreloading=1), I'm starting the refurbishment of...
03-12-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 459,703
Posted By mkeller234

I finally tensioned the rear wheel on my 83 ST. I...

I finally tensioned the rear wheel on my 83 ST. I haven’t ridden it in a long time due to the wheel and I am kicking myself now. I really had a great commute today, feels like a rocket, and so...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By Strawbunyan

New boots. ...

New boots.
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03-11-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By Dylansbob

PNW pickup -- 1985 Specialized Allez SE

If anyone on BF wants it, I'll do $200 if you can come get it.

​​​​​​https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-1985-specialized-allez-se/7718553144.html

two fiv tree 208-3316. ...
03-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,481
Posted By confente

Some photos from the March Velo-Retro Rose Bowl...

Some photos from the March Velo-Retro Rose Bowl Vintage Ride the other week. --Chuck
...
03-11-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By mackgoo

Just finished assembly. ...

Just finished assembly.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3180_cfada32b6bf20e2757944047b9a70f8a64aeef80.jpeg
03-11-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,649
Posted By RB1-luvr

it's on it's way. I pm'd you the tracking...

it's on it's way. I pm'd you the tracking number. enjoy it.
Forum: Commuting
03-11-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 456
Posted By pdlamb

If you want a new bike, get a red one. Flat...

If you want a new bike, get a red one.

Flat tires happen. Chains and brakes wear out. Congratulations! You've been riding your bike!

I'd suggest learning to fix your flats. And then learn...
03-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 416
Posted By Kontact

My customer brought them in. He didn't ask us to,...

My customer brought them in. He didn't ask us to, but we didn't order from Merry Sales very often.

LBS's appreciate your patronage, but ordering stuff from places they normally don't cuts the...
03-10-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Not sure if this...

Not sure if this...
03-10-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Chuck M

I spent time that would have been better spent...

I spent time that would have been better spent riding today overhauling the carburetor on my mower that hasn't been used for two seasons. A couple of years ago, I broke down and let someone mow my...
03-10-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Triplecrank92

New Fuso 1st Gen

I thought I would share my latest project. It's a first generation Fuso. Having done some research on the Fuso website, this one belonged to rjhammett in the past. Mr. Hammett restored the frame by...
03-09-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By Smokinapankake

Most of a Trek 520….

….. found its way to my house today. Looks to be a 1990, the year Trek tried to cheap out by passing off one frame as two different models.

That’s right, the infamous Multitrack 750/Touring 520...
03-09-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bike jambalaya

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x1640/screenshot_20240309_150314_b5d38b0d8842938b66407eaf4d9c1259b3527617.png
I found neat ones on AliExpress too but it takes the puzzle out...
03-09-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,355
Posted By Chr0m0ly

I had a beautiful, nearly mint condition...

I had a beautiful, nearly mint condition Cannondale Black Lightning, in my size, from the most desirable year, (the year before they switched to cantilevered rear drop outs ‘88 IIRC).
It was...
03-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a...

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a newer wheelset, tricolor 7sp has been added to blender. The Kashimax beat up and torn is new to the pro. ...
03-09-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By georges1

Good Evening It has been a while that I...

Good Evening

It has been a while that I haven't updated this thread, the project is finished. Total weight of the bike is 11.9kilos but isa large size with a pair of crossmax mk1 xt780t-xt8000...
03-09-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,355
Posted By easyupbug

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem,...

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem, 34 bikes kept for me and the kids and 11 now waiting parts, waiting maintenance, waiting paint , waiting decals, waiting powder coating or waiting a...
03-09-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By sloar

Not too exciting, but for $15 I’m not...

Not too exciting, but for $15 I’m not complaining. The lady thought I was crazy for wanting it. ...
03-08-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Markeologist

Got my wife a 69/70 Gitane TdF (has Carre-style...

Got my wife a 69/70 Gitane TdF (has Carre-style willow leaf seat stay caps) to go with her 87 Gitane Team Pro. Switching out Pivo stem for a 3ttt, pulling chrome steel seatpost and replacing with...
03-07-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 459,703
Posted By Tango1

2002 Saeco

I’ve been eyeing this bike on the local marketplace for a few months, finally bit the bullet with spring knocking at our door in Canada.

The group is a mix of ultegra/105/tiagra with bontrager...
03-07-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By bwilli88

https://scontent.fagc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9...

https://scontent.fagc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/120614360_1235414563489108_1998095581924464940_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=yqcg5xPVkwAAX_4j2z5&_nc_ht=scontent.fagc1-1.fna&oh=00...
03-07-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By BTinNYC

I used this: ...

I used this:
https://finessepinstriping.com/product/the-striper-f-00/
But it seems the same as the 3M. The key to sharp lines is pulling the masking tape before the paint is dry, like when it's...
03-07-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,649
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

A few Speedy Stitcher tricks and tips: I...

A few Speedy Stitcher tricks and tips:

I use .030" twisted waxed cord from Maine Thread (https://mainethread.com/collections/twisted-waxed-cord/products/burgundy-waxed-cord), from up in top506...
03-07-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By BTinNYC

Gracias! I use the "1-Shot" brand enamel paint...

Gracias! I use the "1-Shot" brand enamel paint and add about 5% paint thinner. For the headtube, three coats; after the first two coats I wet sand each with 2000 grit and after the third coat I...
03-07-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By gugie

The last couple of days have taken me through...

The last couple of days have taken me through memory lane. In 1977, I was 19 years old, taking the last week of summer before matriculating at Occidental College to ride my bike down the coast from...
03-06-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By dbhouston

I've decided to go with this minty Raleigh...

I've decided to go with this minty Raleigh Competition, though I'll admit up front I'll swap in some less manly chainrings. Tulsa Tough is usually about as hilly as they can manage around here. Poor...
03-06-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By Kabuki12

I did a ride Sunday with a couple of friends ....

I did a ride Sunday with a couple of friends . One of them is 15 years younger and the other is 10 years younger. I will be 70 this year and I broke my hip 6 months ago so I’m not 100% yet. They were...
03-06-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By nlerner

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual...

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual miles south along the coast Carlsbad to Del Mar and then back (with a taco lunch stop). Beautifully sunny at the start and rain moving in this afternoon,...
03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 666
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
03-06-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By Manny66

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the...

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the San Gabriel River Trail head., also known as "Chalan Rest Stop" ,A local gathering spot for cyclist that will routinely have a couple of hundred riders...
03-05-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By nlerner

A few of my pics from a great day of riding: ...

A few of my pics from a great day of riding:

Life’s a beach:...
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