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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,916
Posted By 79pmooney

Heaven!

Went for a magic 50 miles yesterday on my new to me and certified spiffy Pro Miyata. (A re-paint I bought from a forum member. The local framebuilder found a BB crack. (While facing, aligning, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 305
Posted By rando_couche

Whatever it is, the brakes are worth more than...

Whatever it is, the brakes are worth more than the rest of the bike put together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 568,790
Posted By SurferRosa

P!N20 was replying to a different post, here...

P!N20 was replying to a different post, here (https://www.bikeforums.net/23186200-post2334.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,916
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well...

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well actually a blow-out--- since deciding to run tubulars in 2015. I was rolling along at 15 mph on level ground--- and BANG! 90 PSI deflated in under a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,009
Posted By Steve B.

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old...

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old kitten. My nephews cat who, for a number of reasons, including high expense, could not move with them to Barcelona. We offered to take her. She had on 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 568,790
Posted By P!N20

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Riordan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Riordan
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,009
Posted By '02 nrs

siblings.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,009
Posted By noglider

Aardwolf, that's outstanding. :lol:

Aardwolf, that's outstanding. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,653
Posted By devianb

Wasn't recently, but years ago after work I went...

Wasn't recently, but years ago after work I went outside to where I park my bicycle and didn't see it. I thought someone had taken my bicycle so I walked home. It wasn't till I had gotten home and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,206
Posted By capnjonny

for the last few weeks I have been repairing...

for the last few weeks I have been repairing water damage on my 1965 Shasta Compact travel trailer.

When I bought it 14 years ago it needed substantial work done to it. When I was done I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,206
Posted By philbob57

Shifting my 7-speed freewheel has been...

Shifting my 7-speed freewheel has been unreliable with my SIS DT shifters, so I over-hauled and installed my Suntour Power Shifters. Shifting is now better than ever before in the last 12 years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By noglider

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far...

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far behind a pedestrian, and by the time I'm passing them, the bell is still resonating.

The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 481
Posted By jgwilliams

I don't think there's anything wrong with the...

I don't think there's anything wrong with the Halfords scheme other than it's limited to shops associated with Halfords (I think that includes Tredz), which limits the choice. However, the buyer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,699
Posted By retroman57

Lyotard Berthet

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/47975889046_030cfbd8a2_k_659b99da13cfe1c5cdf5f4b80e4594b33f7ccaa8.jpg
Lyotard Berthet pedals with repro TA toe clip leathers by C....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,998
Posted By Bianchigirll

https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6...

https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/435467487_10161233439406450_7480352901144573014_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=csN9VQ7ubEkAb7yWsvP&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,156
Posted By jamesdak

They are Roubaix's. I'm a Veloflex Tubular snob...

They are Roubaix's. I'm a Veloflex Tubular snob and don't think I've ridden any Vittoria tubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,156
Posted By jamesdak

I hand polished the Arc en Ciel's on my Opus...

I hand polished the Arc en Ciel's on my Opus before mounted the tubulars a few years ago. They still look great and have been trouble free laced to some Superbe hubs. This was a 1981 wheelset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,036
Posted By The_Joe

One step ahead of you. Already confirmed that I...

One step ahead of you. Already confirmed that I can in fact us the spokes for my drive side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 334
Posted By iab

Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather,...

Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass (http://velominati.com/content/Reader%20Galleries/21308512876/training.jpg). Period.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,066
Posted By _ForceD_

Personally, I almost always wrap top-down. No...

Personally, I almost always wrap top-down. No adhesive tape needed. Ends get trimmed with excess stuffed into the bar ends, and held by the bar end plugs.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,842
Posted By Dave Mayer

Bike weights no longer listed? They used to be...

Bike weights no longer listed? They used to be for the described component configuration and frame size (usually a 52 or 53cm). It was a major selling point. Weights should be listed, as apart from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,519
Posted By urbanknight

Helmets. They have only improved my riding...

Helmets. They have only improved my riding experience 4 times in 33 years, but well worth it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,980
Posted By ehcoplex

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/806C285D-...

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/806C285D-551A-478F-99B5-C86FC8E14C30.jpeghttps://velobase.com/CompImages/RDerailleur/D61AB6F1-0A6B-4489-B792-20C404DBB8E0.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 242,624
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3910_dd7030d0c0d06231de15f5a6f42ccc1810101a5c.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,764
Posted By botty kayer

Found this cool shades wearing, lamp post walking...

Found this cool shades wearing, lamp post walking dude in north London, loving my flouro bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,699
Posted By Bianchi84

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/440x330/754cae2c_8a7c_491a_bd95_efaf555d56bd_dd682a977bacb8855e081aeb9db22a6c05567f5a.jpeg
This is a Velobase picture, but I had these Lyotard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,251
Posted By CMAW

Brussels' finest, PedalBXL, prefer shiny new and...

Brussels' finest, PedalBXL, prefer shiny new and American
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,643
Posted By 1989Pre

REW Reynolds built their own frames (and bought...

REW Reynolds built their own frames (and bought some in), but this is a Holdsworth-built Freddie Grubb that was sold at their shop in Northampton.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 242,624
Posted By non-fixie

Former railway station in Nieuwveen...

Former railway station in Nieuwveen (https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Nieuwveen). Somewhat surprisingly it was only active as such for a couple of decades, from 1915 to 1936.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,764
Posted By seagrade

It’s a close approximation of, and inspired by,...

It’s a close approximation of, and inspired by, Legnano lizard yellow. In particular the bicycle raced by Maurizio Fondriest’s to win the 1988 men’s Pro Road Race Championships, which although...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,924
Posted By Gary Fountain

In the Mid 1980's, three Cinelli Supercorsa...

In the Mid 1980's, three Cinelli Supercorsa frames came into my local bikeshop and all my size. My favourite was red, followed by a white frame then a blue frame (shown here). Really, I fell in love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,929
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3870_d9b0aabd70b2d997be99c3e1bf0a62bf69c050b0.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,916
Posted By gaucho777

Totally tubular beer. ...

Totally tubular beer.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,206
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Love this derailleur. They look great, they work...

Love this derailleur. They look great, they work great. I don't even miss indexing at all and this is the derailleur (in combination with LD-4850) that convinced me to switch to friction. Now you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,466
Posted By bulgie

Despite sharing the M5 bolts with the Avocet, I...

Despite sharing the M5 bolts with the Avocet, I never heard of one breaking a bolt. Luck, or small numbers produced? Or maybe something about the leverage, from where they're positioned, they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,466
Posted By bikingshearer

In my experience, it depends on the saddle. With...

In my experience, it depends on the saddle. With a Brooks Pro, B17 ort Swallow, or with any saddle with a a lot of space along the sides i which to stick a wrench. going from the side with a regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,629
Posted By Robvolz

Let’s see what she says…..

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4378_19999b738de16e8ac9239e34194debd35140b956.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,313
Posted By soyabean

Despite that Park Tool claims, I only use my...

Despite that Park Tool claims, I only use my CN-10 for cutting shift cables.

Brake housing is a hard spiral code, not like the strands in shift cables.

I don't want to dull my pretty tool that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,689
Posted By Garthr

When you start asking "does this bike make me...

When you start asking "does this bike make me look fat ?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,609
Posted By John E

Consider a 1960s geometry racing frame, which is...

Consider a 1960s geometry racing frame, which is more like a 1970s or early 1980s touring frame, with wider tire clearances and a longer wheelbase.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,924
Posted By AdventureManCO

Whew! :lol: I forgot about this thread. ...

Whew! :lol:


I forgot about this thread. To be frank, you are not wrong. It sort of reminds me of that guy in the Lego movie, where he just likes everything that everyone else does - a complete...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By 70sSanO

In the last 10-15 years I will typically service...

In the last 10-15 years I will typically service new hubs to make sure they are set up properly from the get-go. It is not about speed it is about longevity. Decades ago I was less disciplined, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,737
Posted By TenGrainBread

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240203_190925655_2_e7d30d20897f22452fe4b5707d3949e16146f1da.jpg
Yep the bike is in fine shape, it will look good after a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia Part 5

Warm day, in fact too warm for early February, so I took this lovely Ephgrave for a quick test ride. Saying test ride as some issues with DT shifters - Campagnolo does not fit on French braze-on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,112
Posted By MauriceMoss

The lugs used on this frame are Haden 'Speed'...

The lugs used on this frame are Haden 'Speed' series (H801) along with the 'Oval Sports' (HCN.8) fork crown, which essentially eliminates Japan, France and Italy as source countries.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,998
Posted By r0ckh0und

It had been a quiet night at the local bar so...

It had been a quiet night at the local bar so far, but then the door was thrown open and an Interstate highway strode in.

“I’m an Interstate highway,” he declared. “I stretch from coast to coast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,173
Posted By Kilroy1988

Erzulis Boat By the way, because yours has track...

Erzulis Boat By the way, because yours has track dropouts it's most likely an "Olympic Sprint" or "Olympic Path" model. The same bilaminate lugs were used on both that and the New Allrounder until...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,009
Posted By RB1-luvr

Buttons is moving in gradually. This floored us...

Buttons is moving in gradually. This floored us yesterday. And we can pet him now. He still lives outside though. Pretty soon we have to figure out how to get him to a vet. That's going to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,822
Posted By Maelochs

Wow ... interesting range of character studies...

Wow ... interesting range of character studies ...

here is my input (I say that to warn everyone to scroll past the rest of this post):

I have never ridden tubulars but have ridden tubeless and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,822
Posted By 79pmooney

Quality tubulars have the ride described as the...

Quality tubulars have the ride described as the "magic carpet". Nowadays it is not hard to get Vittoria Corsa G+/G2.0 tubulars that are that tire and made of better materials than existed years ago...
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