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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21,753
Views: 3,089,827
Posted By Small cog

I had to go to Exeter today for a couple of...

I had to go to Exeter today for a couple of things and as the sun was shining I took the train and my Raleigh Lenton so I could take a spin along one of my favourite cycle paths along the rive Exe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By BTinNYC

Thankfully BF exists, otherwise...

I would be reading the news every morning, getting upset over stuff that matters, but I have no control over. But BF IS here and I can enjoy my compatriot's successes and challenges, I can whine a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,083
Posted By WaveyGravey

It would be nice to have a special section on...

It would be nice to have a special section on this forum for art.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By RCMoeur

De-Gunking Balky Shifters - For the Long Haul

For the past week or so, I've been down with a bug and haven't felt much like riding or wrenching. Over the weekend I felt decent enough to at least get something done, so I decided to degunk a pile...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By t2p

unfortunately this trail is on the orther side of...

unfortunately this trail is on the orther side of the country from you :(

this is the 30 mile Panhandle trail - that stretches eastward from the Weirton West Virginia area to Collier Township just...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-08-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,891
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Touring
02-04-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,837
Posted By Pratt

Perhaps go to the station and talk to the baggage...

Perhaps go to the station and talk to the baggage and ticket people in person. My experience with the Amtrak web site is that it is cleverly, and effectively designed to withstand all attempts to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 242,837
Posted By Salubrious

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Best seen by day. North of Pepin, Wisconsin on the Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,173
Posted By afm199

I grew up in various places, dad was in the army....

I grew up in various places, dad was in the army. The photo is taken at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in the early fifties. I rode everywhere, as far as I could. After Fort Sam we moved to Silver Spring,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By y0x8

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By joewein

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,845
Posted By hokiefyd

Bikes are never done, right? They're always...

Bikes are never done, right? They're always fluid...existing in one form or another just temporarily...at least for those of us who like to tinker. I have had my '97 750 in a steady state for a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,317
Posted By buzz-man

"Your shadow points to danger." The longer the...

"Your shadow points to danger." The longer the shadow, the more the sun is in the eyes of motorists coming from that direction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 47,012
Posted By cheffyjay

1963 Sunbeam Alpine: ...

1963 Sunbeam Alpine:


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,879
Posted By afm199

I lived in Big Sur for years and still am in the...

I lived in Big Sur for years and still am in the area. They started working a while back. The reason these slides happen is almost always a plugged drain under the highway. The 36" culverts get...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,616
Posted By ExPatTyke

Tealham Moor on the Somerset Levels this morning....

Tealham Moor on the Somerset Levels this morning.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,349
Views: 848,809
Posted By Biker395

Did the skiing thing this weekend instead ... ...

Did the skiing thing this weekend instead ...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,788
Posted By rydabent

Be nice

I am posting this on some of my other cycling forums.

BE NICE

Quite often a new or somewhat new member will ask a question that has maybe even been done to death before. But unless this new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-31-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,046
Posted By Bald Paul

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TriAero carbon fiber frameset (ICAN) with Boyd carbon clinchers, Ritchey...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,132
Posted By HTupolev

My experience is that most LBSs don't carry a...

My experience is that most LBSs don't carry a very good selection of 27" tires, but many have something basic in stock, like a Kenda K35.

As far as what happened... 27" wheels have a bead seat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,830
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Was it hard to see where you were going? How did...

Was it hard to see where you were going? How did you know when you got there?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,722
Posted By cb400bill

Have ever noticed how little spam you ever...

Have ever noticed how little spam you ever actually see on Bike Forums? These policies have worked well to keep the forum very clean.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,722
Posted By noimagination

Regarding the spam posts, yes. I don't know how...

Regarding the spam posts, yes. I don't know how you tell that there were meaningless posts that were deleted, as I said I don't see them.

Regarding whether coming to the board to get a specific...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,722
Posted By noimagination

Personally, if I had a question regarding the...

Personally, if I had a question regarding the safety of a bike I would take it to a bike shop to have it evaluated. I would rather not rely on feedback from faceless posters on the internet with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-20, 04:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,882
Posted By bruce19

Humans are unique in that in the absence of...

Humans are unique in that in the absence of information we tell ourselves a story about this or that. Until you have facts about his response (if that's what it was) you are just telling yourself a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By Retro Grouch

The analogue approach. Since you're talking...

The analogue approach.

Since you're talking about a mixte frame, I assume you are also talking about a square taper bottom bracket. That simplifies things because there are a lot of them around....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-20, 11:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By 79pmooney

My advise? Buy the crankset you want. Try it. ...

My advise? Buy the crankset you want. Try it. Observe the chainline. Need different? Buy another bottom bracket or spindle of the same model only of the appropriate length to adjust the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-20, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By Geepig

Another option is to buy an almost trashed bike...

Another option is to buy an almost trashed bike similar to your own, and then experiment. I bought one last week for about 15 dollars, delivery included - everything but the frame is a bit bent, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By HillRider

This is just my take but I think ebay is for...

This is just my take but I think ebay is for people who know exactly what they need. To buy something without knowing how to use it is asking to waste money.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By John Valuk

You didn't ask about rear derailleur, but.. ...

You didn't ask about rear derailleur, but..

...some "road triple" setups use a longer-cage rear derailleur, compared to their "double" counterparts.

Some riders report that they get along fine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By curbtender

Times are a little off...I'd usually say you...

Times are a little off...I'd usually say you should take a class. Bike shops and co-op's have them. You learn about your bike and get access to tools. Pretty sure they are in limbo right now. Park...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By JohnDThompson

I'd go directly to the crank manufacturer's web...

I'd go directly to the crank manufacturer's web site to find spindle taper and length specifics. You'll need a few specialized tools to remove the crack arms and the current bottom bracket. If you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By dedhed

Let us know what cranksets you're considering....

Let us know what cranksets you're considering. Many times the spindle length information is available on line if you know where to look.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-20, 01:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Simply put: for this to be done, one should...

Simply put: for this to be done, one should measure the rear chainline, then find the appropriate bb spindle length (for square taper, or set the spacers correctly for Hollowtech BBs) to get the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,805
Posted By curbtender

You will need a bottom bracket compatible with...

You will need a bottom bracket compatible with your new. crankset and a front derailleur.
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