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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 816
Posted By Ironfish653

Depends on the frame. When I was building my...

Depends on the frame. When I was building my Cannondale 3.0, many of the prospective donors I considered were, ironically, newer Cannondales (CAAD-8/9 and a Synapse) so it wouldn’t have made much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 156,151
Posted By rjhammett

Here is a picture of the Holdsworth Special I...

Here is a picture of the Holdsworth Special I posted earlier after I did a complete rebuilt. I went with Suntour Cyclone components which I had in my parts bin(s). I replaced basically everything...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 1,005,955
Posted By tiger1964

Just finished rehabbing for a childhood friend...

Just finished rehabbing for a childhood friend who bought this in 1974 (a lot of my stuff is older still!):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 42,158
Posted By Smokinapankake

1990 Raleigh USA Technium Peak, their top of the...

1990 Raleigh USA Technium Peak, their top of the line MTB that year. I sold this a few years ago then a couple months later saw the frame hanging from the ceiling of the bike collective. Apparently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 119
Posted By bboy314

If you’re using cloth rim tape, replace it with...

If you’re using cloth rim tape, replace it with tubeless tape, which is thinner. Also helps to leave the tires in the sun or by a warm furnace for awhile first.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 395
Posted By orbeamike

I rescued this Rockhopper from the dump and gave...

I rescued this Rockhopper from the dump and gave it a complete makeover. I like the end result so much I sold the dedicated Nishiki Touring bike in favor or keeping the Rockhopper.
In your case I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,391
Views: 867,824
Posted By Ogsarg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Anzar lake
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,281
Posted By bikamper

New plugs in the DeSoto, cleaned and regapped the...

New plugs in the DeSoto, cleaned and regapped the points. Runs pretty good now for a 76 year old car.
Pulled the battery out of the ATV to test it. Got lucky and found it was low on acid, so I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 42,158
Posted By cb400bill

I need to ad Mrs. 400’s Raleigh Granada, too. ...

I need to ad Mrs. 400’s Raleigh Granada, too.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 42,158
Posted By cb400bill

I just realized that I never added my now sold...

I just realized that I never added my now sold Pinarello Stelvio to this thread. Sweet riding bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 816
Posted By genejockey

That's too much. I mean, don't kid yourself that...

That's too much. I mean, don't kid yourself that you're gonna get away with spending less than $500 for the whole groupset, but $414 for a beat up set of STIs and derailleurs? Feh. Check Ebay's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 175
Posted By rm -rf

After riding in a rainstorm, a local rider's...

After riding in a rainstorm, a local rider's Garmin now reads approx 15% to 20% lower than other Garmins on the same ride. It hasn't improved weeks later. No more wet riding, and he did some days of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By Clang

Miyata 6500 - $100 (Osceola, WI) Facebook item:...

Miyata 6500 - $100 (Osceola, WI)
Facebook item: 896957135521464
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 175
Posted By RChung

Good clue. Here's the Garmin support page that...

Good clue. Here's the Garmin support page that identifies where the port is on a 540 -- I'm not sure where it is on the 530, but you could look. I think they say not to blow compressed air into it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3,124
Views: 547,903
Posted By donm1967

Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 18,506
Posted By merziac

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite...

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite probably not being able to keep up if I was there. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have...

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have the program become lackluster, lose its way, etc. :twitchy:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,603
Posted By MikeM21

5/1 - 20.4 commute 5/2 - 20.3 commute 5/5 -...

5/1 - 20.4 commute
5/2 - 20.3 commute
5/5 - 12.6 zwift
5/6 - 17.3 zwift
5/7 - 1.1 testing out a tune up
5/8 - 22 zwift
5/9 - 16.3 zwift
5/10 - 15.8 zwift
5/14 - 11.6 zwift
5/15 - 23.2 zwift
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,835
Views: 3,160,722
Posted By ExPatTyke

Another Audax ride on the P10 Talisman last...

Another Audax ride on the P10 Talisman last weekend, a DIY 200k this time. Left home early to make the most of quiet roads, then a run into Bristol and onto the Cotswolds. Then down into Bath...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,113
Posted By KDiggityDog76

Sorry to revive this ancient thread, but I just...

Sorry to revive this ancient thread, but I just commissioned one of these, and I'm really looking forward to its arrival. I haven't yet found too many first-hand reviews and came here in search of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,206
Views: 3,190,932
Posted By freeranger

Did manage to squeeze a ride in today (5/20)...

Did manage to squeeze a ride in today (5/20) before more rain arrives in the area. Yesterday was nice also, but spent a good bit of it cutting the yard while it was dry-still some wet low spots....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 859
Posted By Caliwild

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only...

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only other thing I may change now is the saddle, since it's apparently a 300 gram anchor (cheap, OEM version of the Power saddle). Any decent saddle will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 859
Posted By Caliwild

That's exactly what I thought when I test rode...

That's exactly what I thought when I test rode the bike... it feels like a vintage steel bike. And that's the best compliment IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,986
Views: 67,521
Posted By Velo Vol

Incorrect. But this thread is lacking...

Incorrect.

But this thread is lacking quality content from all other sources. So here's a song from yesterday's KCB concert. :bday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvA_ouLJN9A
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 45
Posted By hazetguy

FS: Shimano Crane GS Rear Derailleur

For Sale: Shimano Crane GS rear derailleur. In decent condition. There is a little bit of chrome loss on the retaining tab. Needs some minor cleaning and the pulley wheels cleaned and lubed. Was just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,986
Views: 67,521
Posted By BillyD

Reported, for low quality posting.

Reported, for low quality posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,646
Posted By IdahoBrett

Well...I did get 5 bikes in the bunch with the...

Well...I did get 5 bikes in the bunch with the Continental. A couple could fit the Mucho-Cheapo category. And one would be a real challenge....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,646
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: 148
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: 39
Views: 859
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: 72
Views: 1,943
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: 148
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: 12
Views: 272
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: 72
Views: 1,943
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: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 859
Posted By Jrasero

Well off the record the owner of Panda Podium...

Well off the record the owner of Panda Podium claims Big Rock is the manufacture who makes the Aethos for Specialized. Literally the Sohea is the same exact frame albeit slightly different hardware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
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: 16
Views: 370
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: 50
Views: 816
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: 74
Views: 3,448
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: 4,646
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: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

Yikes! ;) For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS,...

Yikes! ;)

For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS, not gonna happen and I get it, not a fan but H**Y CRAP!

At that price, somebody here probably has an actual nice set they would let go of.

Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By bikemig

I always thought Cannondales had fine paint jobs....

I always thought Cannondales had fine paint jobs. This is my 1985 ST 400:

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 175
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: 27,206
Views: 3,190,932
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: 596,106
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: 465
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: 19,229
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: Commuting
05-20-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,710
Views: 351,066
Posted By noglider

I've seen various kinds of road kill, but when I...

I've seen various kinds of road kill, but when I saw a FISH in the crosswalk going over the highway, I was surprised and confused. (It was dead.) It's right near the waterfront, so I figure a seagull...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 175
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: 72
Views: 1,943
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...
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