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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,203
Posted By smontanaro

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never...

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never enough time, money or space for a "stable"), but my last sports car was a 1970 914-6.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,203
Posted By Murray Missile

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were...

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were my "new priority" to ween myself off of cars LOL.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,797
Posted By AdventureManCO

That seems a bit high to me, usually if you are...

That seems a bit high to me, usually if you are patient, you'll see them for $50-$150 eventually. Because they still look like 'old mtb' to many, they can fly under the radar for a lot of people.
Forum: Recumbent
03-07-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,570
Posted By jlp_1985

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,203
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Well well well, if it isn't a fellow traveler on...

Well well well, if it isn't a fellow traveler on the same road, AdventureManCO ? I may technically have a spare hook or two in the garage, but let's say I am looking at a financial headwind far down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,203
Posted By AdventureManCO

'Babe, look... I got rid of 20 bikes, so the 5...

'Babe, look... I got rid of 20 bikes, so the 5 new ones I just got don't matter at all since I'm still way under where I was'

Slippery slope.
Forum: Recumbent
02-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,570
Posted By jlp_1985

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By Bikedued

Amazing how much tires alone made this much...

Amazing how much tires alone made this much difference! I haven't had a chance to start on any real bike projects lately, because we're going into that stupid almost spring weather pattern. It's nice...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,836
Posted By TomM

I downsized my life in 2 steps: 1) During...

I downsized my life in 2 steps:

1) During COVID I cleaned out the accumulated junk in my life. Donated most of it and threw the rest out which took a few months.
2) In 2022 I cashed in life and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,843
Posted By rosefarts

I’ve ran 4 marathons. None since I was older than...

I’ve ran 4 marathons. None since I was older than 22 or so. I’m in mid 40’s now. I’ve ridden probably a hundred or more centuries, none last year due to time constraints, bummer.

Heres my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,635
Posted By AeroFred

Happy New Year ! I love your build, so elegant ! ...

Happy New Year ! I love your build, so elegant !

Can you tell us more about the specifications ? Cranks, transmission, brakes, fenders, racks, etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By ehcoplex

I think road quality has also been a determining...

I think road quality has also been a determining factor in tire width- the nicer the road surface, the narrower the tire one can get away with and still be comfortable. France in the 30s and post-war...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By fishboat

Nice ride, I have one. A shame to run it as a...

Nice ride, I have one. A shame to run it as a winter bike though..in Canada. Constant exposure to salt/wet will be its demise :( . Lots of old, lesser bikes out there to use (up).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By Tango1

1990 Trek 970 Singletrack

Picked this bike up a few weeks ago, I believe the previous owners rode it a few times and it never saw the light of day again. After a full tear down, polish, wax lube, buff, and a little grease I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,055
Posted By Quakertownrich

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Forum: Living Car Free
08-17-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,844
Posted By Tommygunxs

In europe and in the larger cities it is commen...

In europe and in the larger cities it is commen that people dont have cars, I use my bike everwhere but I have a car, i will allways have a car, and I live in a large swedish town but own my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,055
Posted By 52telecaster

I love the contrasting head tube models. So...

I love the contrasting head tube models. So classy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,055
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Here's a Super Course, circa 1970? I picked it...

Here's a Super Course, circa 1970? I picked it up in May, and built it for a gravel ride I did in June. I put 700 wheels and have Continental Speed Kings, 35 mm which is the absolute widest I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,055
Posted By JRD

I just picked up this one owner Super Course for...

I just picked up this one owner Super Course for $40.00. It has a Brooks Saddle and some Campy stuff on it. It will be nice to get this back on the road!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,758
Posted By mechanicmatt

Built a totally new front wheel...

...just need to build a back one. It was cathartic activity this weekend, the man who taught me how to build wheels passed away in November but I just found out last week. I built the wheel in...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,174
Posted By Calsun

Something I have noticed is that the less...

Something I have noticed is that the less expensive bikes with the reflectors in the wheel spokes and reflectors attached to the back of the pedals are much more easy to spot as a bicycle due to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,055
Posted By ZudeJammer

I got lucky and scored this local off the...

I got lucky and scored this local off the original owner, missing only a front wheel. Seat is hard and crunchy, used up all my Brooks saddle dressing on it. Going to keep it all original replacing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,779
Posted By Lbxpdx

I too have a VSP with Columbus. Mine, a 21”, is...

I too have a VSP with Columbus. Mine, a 21”, is a touch small but the 23” was too large. I have the Sand Canyons on it which I like better than the pasela pro tite or tourgaurd, whatever was on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,758
Posted By rccardr

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Sorry for the delay, but wanted to come up with a clear example of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,237
Posted By tungsten

Some places in the sub-continent the natives,...

Some places in the sub-continent the natives, when gathering wood or whatever, when walking through the forest, will wear masks facing backwards so tigers stalking them will think they can be seen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,452
Posted By ShannonM

Assuming that you're looking at an early 90s...

Assuming that you're looking at an early 90s steel frame and fork 750, in rideable shape and with no damage, 200 bucks is quite fair. If it's aluminum, with a suspension fork, don't bother, the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,407
Posted By Writenride

Show Off Your Waterfords & Paramounts, etc.

Hi,

I am sure this was already started, but since Richard Schwinn has decided to retire, and Waterford is closing their doors, let's celebrate by showing off our Waterfords, Paramounts, and other...
Forum: Touring
05-30-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By Pratt

Not something I have given a lot of thought to. ...

Not something I have given a lot of thought to. Having said that, and having read people's thoughtful comments here, my plan, if I were in your situation, would be to look at existing ones, and...
Forum: Touring
05-29-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By Kelly I

I would suggest buying in Tucson, right on The...

I would suggest buying in Tucson, right on The Loop (a 55 mile bike path with spurs totaling to ~130 miles). There are snowbirds abound, with their well padded pocketbooks, who enjoy cycling all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,758
Posted By big chainring

Built this Raleigh Competition up today and took...

Built this Raleigh Competition up today and took it for a spin. A few things need sorted but its a really nice ride. Spurged on some 36mm Challenge Strada Bianca tires.

Bought the frane with...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-23-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By ironwood

Carmageddon

The recent New Yorker has a review of two books, Carmageddon, Daniel Knowles, (Abrams), and Paved Paradise, Henry Graber,(Penguin). Both books discuss the damage our obsession with Automobiles has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By daihard

Seattle, WA. There are parts of the city where...

Seattle, WA. There are parts of the city where it's difficult, if not impossible, to get around without a car. When my wife and I bought our current home, we made sure it was near major bus routes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By OTS

daywood Wow, you DONE GOOD! That's a beauty.

daywood
Wow, you DONE GOOD!
That's a beauty.
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By ericoseveins

I agree, it's quite a marketing challenge. The...

I agree, it's quite a marketing challenge. The extreme sport and survivalist crowd have plenty of money but spend it on lightweight survival gear instead of accommodations. The recent college...
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By indyfabz

Reminds me of this place along the GAP in W....

Reminds me of this place along the GAP in W. Newton. You have to book on line, but doing so is easy.

Amazing facilities. And you can walk or take a short ride to plenty of places for food and...
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By staehpj1

If you rely solely on touring cyclists for...

If you rely solely on touring cyclists for business pretty much any route is going to be quite seasonal and business likely to be spotty even within that season. Add to that the fact that a fairly...
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 04:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By robow

I'll reiterate what some have touched on and that...

I'll reiterate what some have touched on and that is, along a very popular rail to trail like the GAP or Katy Trail. I'm sure far more people ride the GAP than any cross country route or some off...
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By MarcusT

I would consider the great divide mountain bike...

I would consider the great divide mountain bike route. There are vast expanses without accommodations and dozens if not hundreds of abandoned farm houses
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By CAT7RDR

Took the leap, sold one car last year and dropped...

Took the leap, sold one car last year and dropped the insurance and selling the newer car this next week hopefully.
Too expensive to have a car that has not been driven for 6 months.
Will be car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By daihard

I'd say 85-90 per cent of my trips are made by...

I'd say 85-90 per cent of my trips are made by bike. The rest is by foot or public transit. My family owns a car, but I drive no more than a few times a year, if at all.
Forum: Touring
05-19-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By L134

A friend recently made me aware of something...

A friend recently made me aware of something called hipcamp - sort of an airbnb type site for camping. I've never used it and for the first time, just now, poked around on it a bit. Looked like it...
Forum: Touring
05-19-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By PedalingWalrus

It would be interesting to pick a route with some...

It would be interesting to pick a route with some obvious gaps and fill it with a string of airbnbs and lesve info in each airbnb about the next consecutive spot. This way you get same customer more...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-18-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,334
Posted By GhostRider62

Which brand and flavor of Kool-aid are you...

Which brand and flavor of Kool-aid are you drinking? You posted the most ridiculous statement......where did you read that?



With 300,000,000 cars in the USA, $12k per car per year is...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-14-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,334
Posted By Calsun

Half of the real estate in American cities is...

Half of the real estate in American cities is devoted to moving, parking, and garaging motor vehicles. That is space not available for productive uses of the land and the expense that was calculated...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 773
Posted By Gary12000

I have the same bike, i bought it 18 months a go,...

I have the same bike, i bought it 18 months a go, from a guy who kept in in his living room, its a tad large, but i'm 6ft 1 and its a comfy ride for me, the original owner claimed to have ridden it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 773
Posted By big chainring

So funny. I went into the paint store this...

So funny. I went into the paint store this morning and my cycling friend that works there told me about a friend of a friend that recently bought a vintage Raleigh, new in the box. He said it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,570
Posted By genejockey

Please. There's nobody more elitist than the...

Please. There's nobody more elitist than the "reverse snob". Nobody cares as much about his equipment and his image than the guy who tries to prove he's not elitist.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,927
Posted By dbhouston

1974 Raleigh Competition

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I've been wanting a nice Carlton for some time, so when this turned up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,072
Posted By Yelbom15

Just delivered. Blown away by the drive train and...

Just delivered. Blown away by the drive train and how well kept it was. I’m fairly certain this is the original chain. The bike looks like it was covered in dust for a very long time. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,337
Posted By seagrade

According to my opinion any comparison of frames...

According to my opinion any comparison of frames starts with the same set of wheels and tyres, and matching saddle setback and reach to handlebars, and any assessment of a classic/vintage used...
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