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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By botty kayer

All very nice, i wouldn't consider the Masi...

All very nice, i wouldn't consider the Masi blasphemy at all, looks great. I think destroying good condition original paint is blasphemy. Others may consider it an improvement but I would consider it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By Andy_K

This is kind of how I approach it too. I'm not...

This is kind of how I approach it too. I'm not necessarily trying to make it look vintage, but I'm trying to respect the spirit of the bike. I want something that looks old and new at the same time,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By botty kayer

I'd prefer to see an C&V frame modded if it means...

I'd prefer to see an C&V frame modded if it means the bike gets used by its owner, rather than see a full period correct bike gathering dust unused in a garage.

I love the look of 80s and 90s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 644
Posted By Andy_K

Funny you should mention that... Earlier...

Funny you should mention that...

Earlier today I grabbed the bottom bracket adapter to give it a test fit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53728755196_37051ac56b_b.jpg

It's definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 644
Posted By AdventureManCO

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 263
Posted By SpedFast

At 76 I know exactly what you're saying. I was...

At 76 I know exactly what you're saying. I was just pulling your leg. Really glad it isn't anything too serious. I switched out my pedals today from flats back to clipless and had to adjust my seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 809
Posted By AdventureManCO

Your dedication to having your time sucked away...

Your dedication to having your time sucked away by a heavy, rusty object that could be easily replaced by one of better quality is an admirable trait! It reminds me of someone else...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 35,977
Posted By unworthy1

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't...

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't know if Marinoni built with diamond cut-out lugs, but if this IS legit it's a good deal ($300) even if you don't care for the parts selected. Otherwise,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21,821
Views: 3,155,357
Posted By gaucho777

My commute is just over 4 mostly uphill miles to...

My commute is just over 4 mostly uphill miles to a school overlooking the sf bay. It’s a wonderful way to start the day. Today I took one of my alternate, long routes home through some trails in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 263
Posted By downtube42

This. Saddle fore/aft, and making the...

This.

Saddle fore/aft, and making the appropriate saddle height change, is rotating your COG around the crank. If you rotate it back far enough, it's a recumbent. I used to ride a recumbent, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By jethin

Sign in 0:00 / 0:29 Vintage Old 1970's Roadmaster...

Sign in 0:00 / 0:29 Vintage Old 1970's Roadmaster Evel Knievel Bicycles Commercial
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By jethin

1974 Sears Free Spirit Bicycle commercial (Up...

1974 Sears Free Spirit Bicycle commercial (Up With People)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By jethin

Vintage Bicycle Commercials

Is it possible the Huffy Aerowind commercial isn't the best bike commercial ever made? The world may never know...

Raleigh Bikes Advert 1973
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 64,105
Posted By thin_concrete

What’s this thread about? I can’t believe...

What’s this thread about?

I can’t believe it’s been almost 6 months since I’ve logged in. Life happened, in a good way, but I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike and in the pool in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 809
Posted By cudak888

Good news: Turns out the lower bushings are in...

Good news: Turns out the lower bushings are in the blades. I don't have to 3D print them.

Bad news: They won't come out for anything and the base of my slide hammer is way too big to fit. I may...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 263
Posted By Kontact

Moving the seat to the rear and rechecking saddle...

Moving the seat to the rear and rechecking saddle height is absolutely the solution to having too much weight on your hands. And doing so has nothing to do with your leg muscles any more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By Paul_P

Just an example : VIGRUE 304 Stainless Steel...

Just an example :

VIGRUE 304 Stainless Steel Screws and Nuts, M3 M4 M5 M6 Hex Socket Head Cap Screws Assortment Set Kit with Storage Box (520 Pcs Hex Socket Head Cap Screws Nuts)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 428
Posted By Clydesdale John

24mm wide. I went back and fixed it. Wider is...

24mm wide. I went back and fixed it. Wider is better but 24" is even a bit to wide for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7,932
Views: 965,959
Posted By ascherer

I've got it all back together and it passed the...

I've got it all back together and it passed the local road test running the rear wheel from my Mk I and the front from my PX-10. I'll take it out for a good run tomorrow and see how I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,200
Posted By tomato coupe

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood"...

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood" now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 64,105
Posted By rjones28

Plenty here. (archive photo) ...

Plenty here.

(archive photo)
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,200
Posted By datlas

All we need is some creative input from Larry and...

All we need is some creative input from Larry and the thread will be complete.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9,094
Views: 3,162,139
Posted By theblackbullet

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/438171866_915612933652633_5527287308676502769_n_35620502029c2e80776978c368220b4175a78e19.jpg

I've really been enjoying 650b on my 84...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Yeah I massively rounded one off when I swapped...

Yeah I massively rounded one off when I swapped from stock rims to velocity Dyads and didn't know what I was doing with brake adjusting (tried to just figure it out on my own) and through fatigue and...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By indyfabz

I always thought that there is a limit to how...

I always thought that there is a limit to how many posts you can like in a certain time frame, be it hour, day, or whatever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 770
Posted By mstateglfr

What is your deal? The OP asked for a guess on...

What is your deal? The OP asked for a guess on size, I offered up a guess, and it was close.
I don't understand why you have responded in this manner twice now, while offering up nothing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 64,105
Posted By indyfabz

Stephen says “Blurp!”. ...

Stephen says “Blurp!”.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,200
Posted By indyfabz

Your posts are mine.

Your posts are mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,200
Posted By tomato coupe

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By zandoval

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads...

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads can be tedious. Take your time. You will note that there are rounded and flat washers, long bolts, and caps that can be rearranged to provide you the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 86
Posted By FBinNY

I just did a quick search for Shimano freehub for...

I just did a quick search for Shimano freehub for Fulcrum and brought up a few, plus it also linked a search for same on Campy.

So finding some is easy. That said, knowing interchanges for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By spclark

If you're close enuf to a major (ACE, TrueValue)...

If you're close enuf to a major (ACE, TrueValue) hardware store you might have an alternate source of metric fasteners available. Hillmann is a major supplier to both retail outlets (and some others)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7,932
Views: 965,959
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I...

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I now know why folks have failures with them; They used an epoxy to hold the spokes and nipple in place! Every spoke nipple needs to be heated to over...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 263
Posted By Steve B.

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. ...

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. That will push you forward. My “go fast” bike has the bar about 1-1/2 inch lower than the seat. My tourer and gravel has the bar level with the seat,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,932
Views: 965,959
Posted By ehcoplex

jdawginsc , you're giving me just the kind of...

jdawginsc , you're giving me just the kind of inspiration here that I need to have at the '69 PX-10 frame I've got that needs stripping..... Of course, the last time I did the citrus strip I said...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 263
Posted By SpedFast

I've been wanting to say this since you mentioned...

I've been wanting to say this since you mentioned you stayed off the bike when your shoulder began hurting. It's what I used to tell all the newbies in the field. Are you ready?
SUCK IT UP,...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,325
Posted By unterhausen

I really don't think funded research is usually*...

I really don't think funded research is usually* an issue because most academic researchers are reasonably ethical, but it certainly makes me jealous if someone figures out how to work on bikes. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28,029
Views: 4,591,369
Posted By sunburst

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough...

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough responses that I completely missed this. It shows my parts, and confirms that I got it right during reassembly. I'm untrained and often take a heuristic...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 891
Posted By robow

Ha Ha, had not heard that one before. I was on...

Ha Ha, had not heard that one before.
I was on an organized ride one time and saw this fellow with all this REI equipment, tent, sleeping bag, mattress, bike, etc. I just casually asked the fellow...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61
Posted By slow rollin

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local...

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local bike co-op. That keeps it exciting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 644
Posted By jethin

This is surely the coolest bicycle commercial...

This is surely the coolest bicycle commercial ever made. Prove me wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold...

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold well after you add a washer. You can take the bolt to a hardware store and get a longer bolt if needed. Use some removeable thread locker on there or...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If you are 48 and a mason/brick layer, you have...

If you are 48 and a mason/brick layer, you have plenty of strength, but you might lack flexibility which could be why you are having sore legs.

There is a big difference between doing heavy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 64,105
Posted By big john

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line...

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line for gas. I had a pick up truck that got good mileage and I didn't have a long commute so I would see an uncrowded station and fill up. Had that truck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By Steve B.

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless...

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless hex head screws at my local Ace hardware.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets,...

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets, the clearance between top cap and headtube depends on the recess depth of the bearing and height of the centering cone when pressed.

I've seen...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 64,105
Posted By genejockey

#dougsdon'tjudge

#dougsdon'tjudge
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 413
Posted By steelbikeguy

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and...

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and the Cyclo-Pedia catalog has been a useful resource. It dates to the mid 70's, and shows both hooked and hookless clincher rims.
Of course, this was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,200
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, I don't think you've come even close to...

Yeah, I don't think you've come even close to proving "vastly inferior". Carbon rims are notorious for poor braking in the wet, for example, and your contention that wood is heavier got blown out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 185
Posted By FBinNY

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes....

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes. M6x1 on mounting bolts and brake shoes. And M5x.8 for cable pinch bolts.

The M5 is also common elsewhere; on derailleurs, fender eyes, etc.

BITD,...
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