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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,584
Posted By jdawginsc

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might...

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might have another epiphany!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By bikemig

I don't think I could get $300 for them in Des...

I don't think I could get $300 for them in Des Moines, IA so a lot depends on where you live.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By PeteHski

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I...

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I was under the impression that most Specialized frames are made in Taiwan. So is this where Big Rock are based then or is the Aethos made in China? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,786
Posted By bikemig

Honestly, I'm really indifferent to whether you...

Honestly, I'm really indifferent to whether you keep a bike all original or do some sort of resto-mod. My favorite builds use 3 x 7 friction shifting but that's because I like to keep it friction and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By nlerner

On the positive side they both look to be...

On the positive side they both look to be equipped with Sturmey Archer AG 3-speed generator rear hubs and are overall quite original, chrome should shine up well, and those Brooks leather saddles are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By shelbyfv

It's just Monday but surely this is Post of the...

It's just Monday but surely this is Post of the Week! :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,786
Posted By merziac

One to rule them all. Lugged steel from 2 of...

One to rule them all.

Lugged steel from 2 of the best in the business, classic as we could get it.

This was built with all that we are talking about here, intent, parts, pieces, aesthetic, etc,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,786
Posted By nlerner

My fanciest bike (as far as lugs and finish go)...

My fanciest bike (as far as lugs and finish go) is my ‘61 Hetchins Experto Crede. I bought it as frame and fork from a friend, who bought it from Hilary Stone in the UK, I believe, and the had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 341
Posted By PhilFo

Maybe it's made for installation and riding in a...

Maybe it's made for installation and riding in a really cold location. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 735
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's always better to gather parts and complete...

It's always better to gather parts and complete your groupsets before you have a frame to hang it on. Same with saddles and stems. It's time consuming to wait for the right part to pop up. Once you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,391
Posted By genejockey

You're good as long as you don't get stuck in the...

You're good as long as you don't get stuck in the window. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,584
Posted By USAZorro

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older...

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older bike back on the road, so you have succeeded with the main objective of the event. There is plenty of time left, so if you want to have a go with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Posted By Iride01

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your...

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your ride. There was one time my elevation graph had a big glitch mid-ride and all of a sudden it started showing everything as being quit a bit higher....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,205
Views: 3,190,778
Posted By WaveyGravey

Yes I did my 25-mile ride. Heading for the...

Yes I did my 25-mile ride. Heading for the 100-mile goal. Did not make last week due to rainy weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6,408
Views: 595,994
Posted By WaveyGravey

Today I did my 25-mile ride. Did not make 100...

Today I did my 25-mile ride. Did not make 100 last week due to bad weather.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 452
Posted By Kontact

Stack and reach are new. Size is generally a...

Stack and reach are new. Size is generally a number based on real or effective seat tube length, and that serves the same purpose as a shoe or jacket size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 19,147
Posted By IdahoBrett

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out six...

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out six that I listed that I thought nobody would buy, is with its new owner. The 74 Schwinn Continental. I lost a little. Not a surprise. But the excitement...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Posted By RChung

Then I'll repeat my suggestion: compare the...

Then I'll repeat my suggestion: compare the downloaded elevation profile with the actual elevation profile. What you're looking for is 1) if it was recording properly for a while and then suddenly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,786
Posted By Andy_K

Ok, I have to grant you this point too. The bike...

Ok, I have to grant you this point too. The bike I rode yesterday was my 1969 Raleigh Competition. I have swapped out almost every component on this bike even though it came to me with all of its...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Posted By njkayaker

The performance of (unspecified) watches and old...

The performance of (unspecified) watches and old computers isn't relevant. It appears we are taking about a "modern Garmin barometer".

The Edges don't regularly report elevation gains that are 2.5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27,205
Views: 3,190,778
Posted By essiemyra

Two goals one day. My daughter texted me...

Two goals one day. My daughter texted me yesterday asking if I wanted to walk today. Before I could answer yes, I told her I had to find where my bike ride would fit in. So I left the house at 5 am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,054
Posted By Strawbunyan

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd...

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd commute to work, 3rd commute overall. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8,824
Views: 1,143,414
Posted By BertoBerg

Galli Super Criterium Brakes! The brakes...

Galli Super Criterium Brakes!

The brakes themselves only way 264 grams. Titanium center bolts, alloy nuts, alloy pad holders, alloy adjusters, etc.

The pads appear to be the same dimensions as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Posted By force10

Ride with GPS and Strava agree that the route was...

Ride with GPS and Strava agree that the route was 9700' - 9900' feet. The ride organizer laid out the route organizer on RWGPS and that file had the elevation gain at ~9700'.

I certainly know the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By ChuckCollins

I really appreciate SpeedofLite posting these...

I really appreciate SpeedofLite posting these articles. In 1985, I purchased the Bridgestone 400 that was one of the five bikes featured in the "More for Your Money" feature. Mine is the largest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 723
Views: 38,594
Posted By attylah

I don’t know, I don’t usually like red bikes but...

I don’t know, I don’t usually like red bikes but I like this one. Then again, I’m not known for my impeccable taste…..
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 18,126
Posted By Camilo

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists,...

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists, but still liked (past tense, but still a little) to play a weight weenie game within a modest budget. Still like lightweight-ish bikes.

By the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,205
Views: 3,190,778
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my...

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my local lake mup. I had a layoff for a shoulder issue and needed to get my legs back used to
pedaling. I also needed to sort out some saddle changes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 254
Posted By grumpus

Rewarding to check things off, depressing to see...

Rewarding to check things off, depressing to see them still there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 829
Posted By bboy314

Again, frame size won’t have significant bearing...

Again, frame size won’t have significant bearing on weight or ease of transport. So go for the size that fits you. If I were you I’d look for a relatively lightweight sport tourer frame, and swap the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21,832
Views: 3,160,416
Posted By fender1

15 mile shakedown ride on this 1962 Paramount. ...

15 mile shakedown ride on this 1962 Paramount.

Had to work through a shifting issue and some issues with brakes.

Nice riding bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,985
Views: 67,328
Posted By Trsnrtr

I did the same thing. We were waiting in line to...

I did the same thing. We were waiting in line to enter the sanctuary part (don't know the proper term) and my wife says, "You're standing on Darwin." :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By Aubergine

He needs to find a bike that will fit his...

He needs to find a bike that will fit his seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,594,956
Posted By Curtis Odom

Newly Built Three Speeder

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/winter_path_racer_three_speed_010a838ab923c717701cd2aaa3f973e7632d5727.jpg
Newly built and getting ridden, three speed Path Racer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 402
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is not complicated. You should consider,...

This is not complicated. You should consider, with respect to your old drivetrain, two issues: (1) do you run out of gears at either the top end (52T chain ring with 12T cog) and/or the low end (30T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By Rick_D

Mine after a refresh, still more or less my...

Mine after a refresh, still more or less my former commute setup.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/_1092252_reduce_9e8357451e2365b4ed9a8ecfe0b6239056a5af24.jpg
Find...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,985
Views: 67,328
Posted By Caliwild

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while...

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while watching Silicon Valley!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By mhespenheide

airmj , everyone has to start somewhere. Click on...

airmj , everyone has to start somewhere. Click on my name on the upper left corner of any one of the posts and you should get a new drop-down menu. One of the options in that drop-down menu should...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,985
Views: 67,328
Posted By terrymorse

Silicon Valley is so dead on accurate, it's a...

Silicon Valley is so dead on accurate, it's a documentary. A funny documentary.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 226
Posted By KCT1986

Sometimes the pulleys may appear identical but...

Sometimes the pulleys may appear identical but some companies have pulleys that have slightly different teeth profiles. The upper may have a fuller profile to better 'grip' the chain, and the lower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,384
Posted By tiger1964

Not having heard differently, I've left the chain...

Not having heard differently, I've left the chain length as-is. If there's a problem -- easy enough to fix.



I believe you. Anyway, I recall when I started out, I was interested in buying bar &...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By cb400bill

No need to rehash this topic. Thread closed.

No need to rehash this topic.

Thread closed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By veganbikes

Your thread was shut down because you had gotten...

Your thread was shut down because you had gotten good information and chose not to accept it and attack everyone in the thread and now you are trying to re-open that and continue the argument but try...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,545
Posted By tcs

Vespa. Front and rear single-sided wheels since...

Vespa. Front and rear single-sided wheels since 1946. Most models even carried a spare tire.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By Sy Reene

Cool story. Is there a question here, or just a...

Cool story. Is there a question here, or just a story?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,408
Views: 595,994
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Nate Bargatze's SNL skit about introduction of US...

Nate Bargatze's SNL skit about introduction of US Weights and Measures. As someone working in this field, we gathered around and had a great laugh and then immediate reflection on how absurd our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,391
Posted By PeteHski

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term...

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term has to feel "normal" and not a forced behaviour. I keep chipping away at my nutrition. It's not perfect, but it is sustainable. I try to look for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,985
Views: 67,328
Posted By bampilot06

Didn’t get the 62 miles today. Ran out of time,...

Didn’t get the 62 miles today. Ran out of time, but I did managed to hold 250 watts for 2 hours. That’s a first. Power wasn’t the goal, was trying to have negative 5 mile splits or 5 mile splits...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,516
Views: 674,898
Posted By PromptCritical

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1358_ea922d2e43ae430f275d9a41ee1dd6cbefeb9d09.jpeg
Starting ride from Cedar Breaks to Panguitch
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 233
Posted By cb400bill

I too have had similar experiences. In my case,...

I too have had similar experiences. In my case, fitness, temperature, or nutrition were not the issue. For me, it traced back to the post cancer treatment meds that I was prescribed. I couldn't go...
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