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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,928
Posted By Reflector Guy

Fortunately, the solution to those oily, greasy...

Fortunately, the solution to those oily, greasy stains is as close as the nearest dumpster. Vodka cleans them right up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,935
Posted By indyfabz

There’s Something About Larry.

There’s Something About Larry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By WelcomeSir

Miele "MyTenSpeeds" Catalogs in Full PDF

Posting the PDF files from MyTenSpeeds since they are no longer accessible without digging through WebArchive.

I hope this is useful to someone, especially those in the Torontonian Miele thread!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,305
Posted By Tomm Willians

Purchase a high mileage BMW and bike parts will...

Purchase a high mileage BMW and bike parts will seem like they’re free.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,006
Posted By indyfabz

He should be relegated to the Living Car Free...

He should be relegated to the Living Car Free Forum. :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,006
Posted By tomato coupe

... or head strike.

... or head strike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,006
Posted By Camilo

uh oh

uh oh
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,424
Posted By wvridgerider

Retired

I did it, today is my retirement date and Friday was my last day. Got in a 40 mile ride this morning so it is time to start piling the miles on. Greenbriar River trail next week, going to a frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,371
Posted By livedarklions

Nonsense, cheap bikes sold out very quickly.

Nonsense, cheap bikes sold out very quickly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 665
Posted By MarcusT

As a child (early 70s), I had smashed my bike...

As a child (early 70s), I had smashed my bike head-on into a wall and damaged the headset bearings. I took it to the LBS who had been there for a hundred years. He had one of those old wooden wall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,030
Posted By tomato coupe

A.I. is trying to cull the human population,...

A.I. is trying to cull the human population, starting with Larry the underperforming segment of the population.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,047
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Well yes, I think most of us have missed that....

Well yes, I think most of us have missed that. Not in our noses though, rather in our paranasal sinuses:

https://ejo.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43163-020-00011-7

However the literature...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,858
Posted By msu2001la

I'm just rambling on at this point, but I'm dazed...

I'm just rambling on at this point, but I'm dazed and confused at the notion that someone laced that front wheel with radial spokes to save weight on this bike. How many more times are we going to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 936
Posted By indyfabz

Sounds like negative rim stretch. :innocent:

Sounds like negative rim stretch. :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,195
Posted By GhostRider62

What a thread, I just got 10 minutes younger.

What a thread, I just got 10 minutes younger.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By Rolla

Pristine carpet queens are for collectors. Be a...

Pristine carpet queens are for collectors. Be a rider.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By gpburdell

2" heli tape (aka paint protection film).

2" heli tape (aka paint protection film).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By George

Helicopter tape

Helicopter tape
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,965
Posted By Bald Paul

New around these parts, are ya? :lol:

New around these parts, are ya? :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,881
Posted By MarcusT

As soon as somebody starts talking about watts,...

As soon as somebody starts talking about watts, I'm out
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,763
Posted By arimnestos

I did end up test riding it and buying it last...

I did end up test riding it and buying it last week. It was awesome! Loving it and excited to continue riding it more often as weather warms up here.

Thanks for everyone's input!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 10:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,763
Posted By katsup

Look for old rigid (no suspension) mountain bikes...

Look for old rigid (no suspension) mountain bikes from the 90s. Try to find ones with "Deore" in the name on the components (Deore, Deore LX, Deore XT, etc...). With those parts you'll likely find a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By chas58

OH, that sux. In the US, they have free return...

OH, that sux. In the US, they have free return shipping, so I was out of pocket nothing (and if I hit my credit card cycle right, I never had to pay the bill). I live 18 miles north of canada, FYI....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,780
Posted By _ForceD_

Clearly he’s seeking routes that are more...

Clearly he’s seeking routes that are more cycling-friendly. Safer, and more imaginative. I get that. I know lots of cyclists would rather ride on a low-traffic, winding country road than a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By FBOATSB

Could they possibly have better chain lube...

Could they possibly have better chain lube threads?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By chas58

I'm basically your height. If I do the "jam the...

I'm basically your height. If I do the "jam the book" method above, my inseam is 86cm - although I wear 32" jeans

IMHO, the critical distance is my reach to the handlebars - Top tube length +...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By cyclezen

I suggest you confirm/remeasure your cycling...

I suggest you confirm/remeasure your cycling inseam - use the guidelines in this video : How to measure you inseam for a Bicycle - a good video found and posted by another BFer...
Make sure you jam...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By surak

30” your cycling inseam or pants inseam? It's on...

30” your cycling inseam or pants inseam? It's on the shorter end, so you could be between XS and S depending on frame. This is why it's more useful to refer to specific geometry charts and not get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,173
Posted By tyrion

Then gravel bike. You can put 32mm tires on a...

Then gravel bike. You can put 32mm tires on a gravel bike, but you can't put 45mm tires on an endurance bike (usually).

Gravel bike gives you more options if you aren't optimizing for a single...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,173
Posted By MinnMan

Assuming that the endurance frame has clearance...

Assuming that the endurance frame has clearance for sufficiently wide tires, then you could go either way. Or you could split the difference and go for what the bike companies call an adventure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By totalnewbie

Taipei cycle 2022 show - booths

went to taipei cycle 2022 show yesterday, one of the biggest trade shows in the industry. I am gonna post a series of photos in different categories. Granted I am just a casual observer so take these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,619
Posted By bark_eater

Its good for washing uncured epoxy off of tools...

Its good for washing uncured epoxy off of tools and your hands with out driving the chemicals into your blood stream like acetone....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,837
Posted By canadian deacon

Does this bike make me look fat?

Does this bike make me look fat?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,370
Posted By ksryder

No, but that won't stop this thread from reaching...

No, but that won't stop this thread from reaching 10 pages of arguments about the various aero gains from shorter vs. longer valve stems.

I'm kidding but no, valve stem length won't make a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,136
Posted By vascof1

Would anyone happen to know the correct...

Would anyone happen to know the correct measurements for a replacement bottom bracket? I'm looking to replace the cup and cone BB with a sealed cartridge Shimano UN 26 or 55. Would it be a 68mm x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,250
Posted By botty kayer

"I'm selling my bikes to spend more time with my...

"I'm selling my bikes to spend more time with my family"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,250
Posted By T-Mar

You won't hear, "A non-drive side photo is fine."...

You won't hear, "A non-drive side photo is fine." At least not from me. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 01:25 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,250
Posted By non-fixie

"That should be a separate forum"

"That should be a separate forum"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,613
Posted By livedarklions

Harris Cyclery Last Day

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20210613_143902264_81706ce3077c91f328e90a9d232fa70b6b6a425b.jpg
Just now, Harris family on the last day of Harris Cyclery. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,232
Posted By clubman

But you're in the greater Toronto area...it's...

But you're in the greater Toronto area...it's been a criminals market there for decades.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,352
Posted By veganbikes

I know for a fact that at least 10000 dead people...

I know for a fact that at least 10000 dead people voted in this pole and personally saw Siu Blue Wind throwing ballots into the trash while accepting bags with dollars signs on them from a man who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,352
Posted By nlerner

I’m concerned about voter fraud.

I’m concerned about voter fraud.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Posted By oneclick

Fixing Shimano 600 Arabesque spring cover

Found this mech with a broken spring cover (they all do that sir):

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/979x734/p5300316s2_b373e36dc2beed45c0f98ddff1a1a8f0126d4874.jpg

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By SpeedofLite

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1379/bicycling_may_1991_cycling_all_stars_p114p115pano50pct_7d6c8d2d3532a2babb5ae37d814090405837becf.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,288
Posted By stevel610

Sanding sounds ok. Make sure you have a belt...

Sanding sounds ok. Make sure you have a belt sander, go pro, tripod, gimble, selfie stick and youtube account. Video the sanding then video on a large downhill with gimble or selfie stick. If you do...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-21, 03:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,236
Posted By Cyclist0108

If you have nothing worth protecting, there is no...

If you have nothing worth protecting, there is no need to make the investment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,818
Posted By cb400bill

I, and my bike mechanic friend, have a terrible...

I, and my bike mechanic friend, have a terrible time installing Continental Grand Prix 5000 (Handmade in Germany) onto my Mavic Open Sport rims. Some combos just are tougher than others. Country of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By debade

$30 @ Costco. Has mips. Not stylish but I think...

$30 @ Costco. Has mips. Not stylish but I think it will do the job https://costcofan.com/costco-bike-helmet/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,136
Posted By Narhay

Miele Nuova Corsa ...

Miele Nuova Corsa

https://i.imgur.com/i3CYHxk.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,244
Posted By gkamieneski

I search for Continental tubes BECAUSE they have...

I search for Continental tubes BECAUSE they have the replaceable Presta valves and I can inject sealant. My Michelin and Vittoria tubes do not have replaceable valves. Most of my mid-range sewups...
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