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04-28-24, 05:11 AM
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Posted By Trav1s

I friend picked this up at the curb for me - I...

I friend picked this up at the curb for me - I think it is a 1996 Rockhopper that as very few original parts but the CrMo Aluminum frame looks good. I suspect it was converted to a college commuter...
04-27-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,030
Posted By shoff535

87 Raleigh Racing USA

The Raleigh is in progress
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Before, the way it’s been for nearly a decade ...
04-27-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,030
Posted By shoff535

86 Paramount

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Before (fireball red)...
04-27-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By steelbikeguy

My Raleigh Team is just a bit too small. A...

My Raleigh Team is just a bit too small.
A conventional vintage Campy post is too short to do the job, which isn't usually a big issue. This Reynolds 753 frame requires a 27.4mm seat post, so it's...
04-27-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,046
Posted By dualresponse

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04-25-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,675
Posted By merziac

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;) ...

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;)

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04-25-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,561
Posted By mechanicmatt

I like them a lot. I like 3 hands positions for...

I like them a lot. I like 3 hands positions for the most part, out at the end where the grips are for most of the riding, the two posts that are supposed to mimic the tops of drops are nice to be...
04-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,093,784
Posted By Chuckk

1990 Bianchi Tangent Apartment complex...

1990 Bianchi Tangent
Apartment complex clean-out. A maintenance man rolled it out of storage lined with abandoned refrigerators.
Superset II, but also showing a Prestige decal. Command Shifters by...
04-23-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By Italia12

Great pic with the elk! Can’t say I’ve had that...

Great pic with the elk! Can’t say I’ve had that view on any of my routes!
04-21-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,093,784
Posted By etherhuffer

Friend called, daughter pulled this out of a...

Friend called, daughter pulled this out of a dumpster. Rusty chain but everything works. Go figure........
04-20-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,208
Posted By Smokinapankake

Just added this old thing to the herd: ...

Just added this old thing to the herd:

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1996 Gary Fisher Aquila
04-20-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By tgot

Trying one out

Inspired by this thread, I decided to try out the Lemond I picked up ($200!) to try for my son (5' 7" but growing), which had a major riser stem on it.

Aside: I thought that would be good for him...
04-20-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,030
Posted By Smokinapankake

1996 Gary Fisher Aquila as found from the thrift...

1996 Gary Fisher Aquila as found from the thrift store:

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04-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,756
Posted By Steel Charlie

Crap pic, but .... 1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK...

Crap pic, but ....
1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK tubes, all Ultegra 2x9, missing some graphics and shabby paint but super ride. Deserves some spiffing up. Most definitely a keeper.
...
04-18-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,046
Posted By mrv

MidSkool KidsBridge

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04-18-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By ollo_ollo

My ideal size is 53-54cm. This Expedition Touring...

My ideal size is 53-54cm. This Expedition Touring is a 51. Longer Stem and seat post was all it required....
04-18-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,561
Posted By mechanicmatt

BMC Monstercross

I have taken my sweet-ass time building this but it's road worthy now. I built the wheels with NPS Mavic MA3's laced to Shimano 105 hubs, DT double butted spokes, GRX 10-speed double crank, old 500LX...
04-18-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By Chuckk

Seems to me that most of the bikes here are not...

Seems to me that most of the bikes here are not so much "too small" but "stylishly small" by modern standards.
Like most crazes, the ultra compact frames with steep sloping top tubes (thanks, Giant)...
04-16-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,756
Posted By retlaw53

1984 Nishiki Cresta

My '84 Nishiki gravel bike cold set to 130, 2x10 Ultegra shifters and FD, 9spd MTB RD, Tektro long reach brakes and FSA 46/30 crank. It's great on payment and a blast on desert trails...
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 991,927
Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
04-16-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By Robvolz

The lonely ride home ...

The lonely ride home

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04-16-24, 09:30 AM
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Views: 441
Posted By Robvolz

Too much silly fun in Portland

Last weekend was the Ladds 500

500 laps around a traffic circle and you’ve done 100 miles.

This is not a race, this is a fun ride, where people do it on rollerskates, unicycles, tricycles, and...
04-16-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By Desert Ryder

Gary Fisher Aqula - Med frame. ...

Gary Fisher Aqula - Med frame.

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,516
Posted By donm1967

Ocean Beach, San Diego

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04-15-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,528
Posted By bboy314

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04-15-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,528
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow...

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow sunshine bike, a vintage Schwinn Cimarron, powder coated and re-furbished.

It's a terrific riding bike with nice fat 26" Continental Urban Contact...
04-15-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By WaveyGravey

Beautiful setting!!!

Beautiful setting!!!
04-14-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By Soody

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for...

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for years. Both did the round lake Taupo race and commuted daily in various setups.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,516
Posted By KenCT

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Trail today, the mud\water was over the bottom bracket.
04-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,057
Posted By JaccoW

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish...

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish things up and clean the bike again.
For now you'll have to do with the indoor shot.

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04-13-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By celesteguy

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This is my "too small" frame/bike. A 90s GT Course. The trick here is...
04-13-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,756
Posted By Aubergine

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple...

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple setup. I had to braze on the derailleur hanger because a bolt on hanger interfered with the chain. Fun bike.
...
04-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,449
Posted By merziac

All good, anything that makes any of this work is...

All good, anything that makes any of this work is golden. :thumb:

Many of us are past the point where form can still overrule function, whatever it takes to get down the road well is what it is,...
04-11-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,093,784
Posted By brandenjs

I am totally on board with not being able to save...

I am totally on board with not being able to save them all, but they need to quit crossing my path all the time. Didn't need this one, but who would pass up a 1997 Specialized Sirrus for $50 with a...
04-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,528
Posted By daverup

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the...

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the grandkid around on the trailer bike.
I use my converted 89 Axis XT for that fun.
...
04-10-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,528
Posted By cooperryder

How's it going upright bars riders? I...

How's it going upright bars riders?

I enjoyed a good ride yesterday on my refurbished 36 year old vintage Schwinn Cimarron.

I recommend these 26x2.20 Continental Contact Urban tires.

Roll...
04-10-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,023
Posted By Steel Charlie

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and...

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and everything else that I have read in the past:

It depends.

HTH
Cheers
Charlie

P.S. The really excellent news is that exactly the same rule...
04-09-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 991,927
Posted By Fredo76

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Blue Bella came out nice, I think....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,516
Posted By FujiQG7

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Puget Sound - Washington
04-09-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,023
Posted By Steel Charlie

This

I ride all three. I can't tell the difference. The 5mm is less than a 1/4". I also ride several types of shoes (one even has insoles) and cleates and I'd bet that there is more than a 1/4" difference...
04-09-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,030
Posted By Trav1s

My curb find 730 Multitrack Before: AceraX...

My curb find 730 Multitrack

Before:
AceraX 3x7 drivetrain & Acera wheel set
PostModerne seat post and adjustable stem
...
04-09-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,057
Posted By daka

For my 70th birthday, I revised the drivetrain to...

For my 70th birthday, I revised the drivetrain to accommodate a 28 tooth rear cog and fitted a 90th anniversary Carradice bag. Mudguards are old Zefals that I've had since the '80s. Not that it rains...
04-09-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,057
Posted By VRJAKE

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo...

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo that was sold with paint matched Silca and Blumel fenders:
...
04-09-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,030
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They...

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They never felt "sedate" like so many hybrids. My CrossCut feels at home pretty-much everywhere I take it.
04-09-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 991,927
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My newest bike. I’ve been averaging about 30...

My newest bike. I’ve been averaging about 30 miles per day on this bike. In June I’ll be riding it out to the Hiramatsu hot springs resort in Atami, and in July I will ride it from Wakkanai in...
04-09-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,046
Posted By merziac

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics...

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics are ATMO. :twitchy:

Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks OR, open grate over the mighty Columbia.

A little squirrelly with just the right amount...
04-08-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,046
Posted By 52telecaster

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Trail from east Peoria IL to Morton.
04-08-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,675
Posted By beicster

My Raleigh International. I have replaced the...

My Raleigh International. I have replaced the white cable housing with black since this picture was taken and put Suntour barend shifters in it. ...
04-08-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,561
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare...

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare frame, installed a GRX 820 12 speed drive line, Mavic Allroad wheels, Thompson Masterpiece post, Deda stem and bar, Brooks “Select” B17 saddle, XTR 9120...
04-07-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,369
Posted By cjefferds

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the...

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the bars and put in a solid 20+ miles on it today. ...
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