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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,186
Posted By Kontact

Than buy a fork and have it installed. This...

Than buy a fork and have it installed.

This one is new, cheap, has a long steerer and is chromed:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By repechage

The advert on page 144 lower left for some...

The advert on page 144 lower left for some adapted loudspeakers brought to mind an idea of a fellow club member way back, he wanted speakers that fit into the handlebar ends- one could easily see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: June 1983 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
"Bicycle Design of the Classic Era"
"Tool Tips - Bottom Bracket Adjustment (Sheldon Brown)
VIEWPOINT "Now is the Time to Make Memories"

The following...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,600
Posted By stevel610

Viscount death fork. ...

Viscount death fork.
https://sheldonbrown.com/lambert.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
Posted By Schweinhund

To not remove it would be to invite that horrible...

To not remove it would be to invite that horrible thing to chew more. :twitchy:

The first thing for the box, someone would love o have that speedometer trigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
Posted By curbtender

Then you have to look at the flattened,...

Then you have to look at the flattened, scratched, tubes. Plus, the vintage Schwinn rider would look like he was kick starting an electric bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

jpc2001 you wrote above; "Sadly there are no...

jpc2001 you wrote above; "Sadly there are no 5-speed freewheels in production with 14-32 gearing for when this one wears out."

Don't worry. I can help with such a challenge. Easy peasey.

BTW,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,020
Posted By dmark

Looks like my 84 LeTour which was made in...

Looks like my 84 LeTour which was made in Mississippi. It had the white/yellow lettering on silver but SunTour ARX derailleurs.
It did mot have "safety" levers; it was the cheapest Schwinn without...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,941
Posted By Metacortex

I believe that is a 1974 Suburban and that the OP...

I believe that is a 1974 Suburban and that the OP has mis-read the serial. There are several clues: The color is Opaque Blue, which was last used in '74. The forged steel stem is also a type that was...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,341
Posted By ascherer

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/5a803719_da4d_4330_acb9_33ae5d204834_e29182ea2dc35736cd196238db5edc9eb51f2410.jpeg
British, not Dutch. But as others have pointed out,...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,864
Posted By Viich

I've used one - at the time the bike was a single...

I've used one - at the time the bike was a single speed with a rear rim brake, was for winter biking. Loved it. Just built a wheel with a Sturmey 3sp drum brake hub - haven't switched the brake to...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,864
Posted By vmizera

Been using 70mm front and rear drum hubs on...

Been using 70mm front and rear drum hubs on commuter bike.
Do about 5000 miles a year on them.
Stops consistently in all sorts of weather.
Using Marathon Plus tires; heavy, but bulletproof.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,864
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Having many years experience with a bike with...

Having many years experience with a bike with disks and a bike with drums, I have not observed any difference in the amount of maintenance that is directly related to the brakes. As far as punctures...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,864
Posted By kingston

In my experience drum brakes work well enough and...

In my experience drum brakes work well enough and are A LOT less maintenance than disks. If the goal is less maintenance with adequate stopping power, I'd go drums over disks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,883
Posted By Maelochs

She is a person who through extreme personal...

She is a person who through extreme personal negligence did seriously bodily injury leading to the death of another human being. If she had shot someone with a gun would she be getting released...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-01-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 16,813
Posted By burnthesheep

It won't ever get better until the penalty is...

It won't ever get better until the penalty is greater than that of a repeat marijuana dealer or person stealing a television.

You know, an ACTUAL prison term for someone who takes a life while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-04, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,903
Posted By Sierra

I should also add that bikes made from these...

I should also add that bikes made from these higher strength alloys have a livelier, more responsive feel to them than those made with the lower grade alloys. By comparison, the others feel kind of...
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