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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-22-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By BertoBerg

You guessed it! I recently moved and no longer...

You guessed it! I recently moved and no longer have the space to store four bikes. I'm keeping my Masi, Waterford Rivendell, and Cherubim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,523
Posted By gugie

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the...

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the Atelier was a total mess until yesterday. 2 days of deep cleaning and organizing, here's the panoramic view.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By terrymorse

Truth! Find someone else to recommend using...

Truth!

Find someone else to recommend using lower gears. She likely will do it, the go on about how brilliant that other person is.

(Based on personal experience, acquired over decades.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,846
Posted By fender1

The only thing I ever paid attention to was...

The only thing I ever paid attention to was Collecting vs. Riding.

Its not that you can't ride a bike that is a part of a collection but from my perspective, collecting was about accurate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By Wileyrat

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing...

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing I learned very quickly was not to be a ski instructor with my wife, until she asked for advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By Ogsarg

One thing you might try is not leaving her behind...

One thing you might try is not leaving her behind when starting up a hill. Instead shift down in to very low gears early and stay at her pace. If you have gears low enough to stay with her after she...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 230
Posted By Aardwolf

The John Allen instructions on Sheldon's site are...

The John Allen instructions on Sheldon's site are here: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rebuild-freewheel.html

Disassembled on the wheel.
Says you can use a punch on the lock ring
Uses loctite...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 374
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I had used Grand Sport Race ("GSR") a few years...

I had used Grand Sport Race ("GSR") a few years ago when they were priced only slightly more than UltraSport III ("US3"). GSR and US3 are both made in China with the same outer compound (i.e., Pure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,778
Views: 247,006
Posted By SoCaled

USS Carl Vinson - Port of Los Angeles Hard to...

USS Carl Vinson - Port of Los Angeles
Hard to see in my lousy photos but crew were lined up across the whole deck/rail of the ship the from as far out as we could see them all the way into port....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,145,909
Posted By juvela

----- Viva Ginissimo! :thumb: ...

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Viva Ginissimo! :thumb:


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By rsbob

In my experience, there is a certain resistance...

In my experience, there is a certain resistance and hostility toward “mansplaining”. I used to be an offender but have learned to keep my advice to myself and let her experience be her teacher. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,145,909
Posted By Strawbunyan

if the USPS did not ship this for free they...

if the USPS did not ship this for free they really dropped the ball and should be ashamed of themselves.
even better story if it came Fed-ex :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,145,909
Posted By BertoBerg

Worthy exception!

Worthy exception!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,145,909
Posted By bark_eater

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/1716395818596801696609241225316_65d2e563d5ca393bfb8df89ad04dda99041f3781.jpg
There's a few exceptions to the I'm not collecting more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By bboy314

The mechanic did something to fix an issue, and...

The mechanic did something to fix an issue, and you’re looking for advice from strangers on the internet, who aren’t looking at your bike, to verify your work? Seems like a way to give yourself...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By 79pmooney

It can be done. I rode tubulars only for 25...

It can be done. I rode tubulars only for 25 years on all my bikes. Used Tubasti glue which doesn't harden completely and makes for quick tire changes with plenty of stick for a secure ride after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By juvela

----- information forwarded by member ...

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information forwarded by member non-fixie and greatly appreciated :thumb:

​​​​​​https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/classic_builders/duckett-a-g/


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3,051
Views: 70,061
Posted By Eric F

While driving up and down the length of CA for my...

While driving up and down the length of CA for my kid's sport, at a gas station convenience store in the Harris Ranch area, I picked up a jar of Harris Ranch Roasting & Grilling Seasoning, just out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27,213
Views: 3,194,193
Posted By bharrisonb

Nice ride from Gloucester to West Beach, Beverly...

Nice ride from Gloucester to West Beach, Beverly Farms, Mass ...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By FBinNY

I don't have enough info to judge whether it...

I don't have enough info to judge whether it makes sense or not.

However, it wasn't working before and is now, so that's s solid clue.
Forum: Southern California
05-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,926
Views: 380,856
Posted By Eric F

Happy Hour! 9mi MTB ride to Brown Saddle,...

Happy Hour! 9mi MTB ride to Brown Saddle, descending via Millard Canyon and Altadena Crest Trail.
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/VuPo7xTHwlHXKhjtczJ3XGFnVpQgHKoOGMAICd1uxk0-2048x1537.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,213
Views: 3,194,193
Posted By Mike94531

Hadn't ridden in quite a while, took my folding...

Hadn't ridden in quite a while, took my folding bike on a business trip last week to Santa Ana, rode about 10 miles. If knee feels better hope to ride this weekend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By wheelreason

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to...

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to her smallest gear before the hill, they you will know the issue for sure....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By Aubergine

I love tubulars also but again, not for your use.

I love tubulars also but again, not for your use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 348
Posted By mihlbach

I have been using TPU tubes for years and have...

I have been using TPU tubes for years and have even converted a number of friends. I find them completely dependable, however they are not fool proof. If you treat them like heavy thick butyl tubes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 370
Posted By Smaug1

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a...

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a little bit of everything....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By pdlamb

The problem with counterfeits is you don't know...

The problem with counterfeits is you don't know if it matters until you know that it matters. Take your cone wrench for example. The real, name-brand tool (it's not just Park, could be Var, Pedro's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 110
Posted By 2old

The best advice I've had is to have the bar...

The best advice I've had is to have the bar length just wide enough to have your elbows slightly bent when everything else feels comfortable. Probably ride a few times as suggested above and if you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,538
Posted By bblair

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge." ...

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge."

Best attempted when with a group. Nobody will care when you tell your story later, but your mates will be impressed at the time.

I would also like to...
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 17
Posted By chrispope248

Hi from the UK

Hi Ya I live in Norfolk UK , in the Thetford Forest Area plenty of off road paths for my mountain bike and plenty quiet lanes also for the road bike.:speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,846
Posted By RustyJames

See my post, #49. If there is a large gap...

See my post, #49.

If there is a large gap from the year of the frame to the year of the components on it, it is no longer vintage. I could slap electronic shifting on my 1960 Legnano and it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27,213
Views: 3,194,193
Posted By BTinNYC

It's another day of beautiful weather, so I'm...

It's another day of beautiful weather, so I'm pulling the kit out of the dryer, grabbing sunscreen, topping off the charge on all da wittle batteries, filling bottles, making a PB&J, and heading out!
Forum: Southern California
05-22-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By 2seven0

2 websites- although I'm sure others exist- I use...

2 websites- although I'm sure others exist- I use to get wind & temp forecasts for riding (and surfing):

www.windfinder.com
www.windy.com

West
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By freeranger

Would she be OK with riding beside you as she...

Would she be OK with riding beside you as she approaches the hill, so she could watch you shift into the lower gears? My wife is good about accepting constructive advice, so nothing more to add.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,265
Posted By jdawginsc

If you aren’t following a business model (and I...

If you aren’t following a business model (and I certainly am not...), I just look at it as dead money mostly. Anything I get replenishes my fundage. Plus it’s gone and rehomed in a better place.

i...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By bruce19

Doing a Comparo of my road bikes

Background: I am 78 yrs old and we are trying to house break two Berrnadoodle puppies so I don't have a lot of time to ride. It's also the start of my season and I don't have fitness. I kept going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By bargainguy

Looks like she is a stronger walker, and you are...

Looks like she is a stronger walker, and you are a stronger climber.

If there is even a sniff of impatience while you're waiting at the top of the hill, put a fork in it, you're done.

Now Ms....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By Craptacular8

Not from the driftless area, but imagine you've...

Not from the driftless area, but imagine you've got some punchy climbs. I'm in the flatlands of western MN. Anyway, just my perspective. I know there are climbs I've pushed up where I had a bunch...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,051
Views: 70,061
Posted By indyfabz

It’s an animal rescue farm in S. Jersey where I...

It’s an animal rescue farm in S. Jersey where I volunteer. Last time I was there I spent 3 hrs. cleaning up llama and pony poop. Big fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3,051
Views: 70,061
Posted By Deal4Fuji

willingly or .... ...

willingly or ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHjBcgdAReI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By shelbyfv

If it fits, yes. You will not notice a...

If it fits, yes. You will not notice a difference. Obviously you may need derailleur adjustment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By bboy314

Q factor will affect how far apart your pedals...

Q factor will affect how far apart your pedals are spaced, not the drivetrain or chainline. So you’re fine with this change unless you can’t stand your feet being 1mm further apart.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By bboy314

The best way is to buy from a reputable seller.

The best way is to buy from a reputable seller.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By bboy314

My advice - if she enjoys riding, leave well...

My advice - if she enjoys riding, leave well enough alone, let her ride how she wants and be patient.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 3,011
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd like to see pics of the Ti bike with wooden...

I'd like to see pics of the Ti bike with wooden rims but without the accompanying attitude. Doesn't seem likely.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 3,011
Posted By genejockey

Well, you know, if all you wanted was commentary...

Well, you know, if all you wanted was commentary from people who had actually experienced wooden rims, this thread would have been comprised entirely of your initial post, followed by a "Anyone? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,952
Views: 970,757
Posted By chrispope248

Hi Ya, I have a 1957 carpenter and a 1960s ish...

Hi Ya, I have a 1957 carpenter and a 1960s ish Duckett that I'm restoring
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By freeranger

Who did you buy from? If one of the popular,...

Who did you buy from? If one of the popular, recognized U.S. shops, unlikely to be counterfeit. If from an overseas, cheapo sites, might or might not be. You could go to Park Tools website and pay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 262
Posted By Trakhak

I believe that there's a for-women-only section...

I believe that there's a for-women-only section of Bike Forums. I've always been curious about what topics get discussed there.

Maybe she would consider joining that forum. The very fact that Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 3,011
Posted By eduskator

No one forces you to be on this forum. If you...

No one forces you to be on this forum. If you don't like it, you know what to do!
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