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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,409
Posted By rsbob

Cross post,, but thought it was worth sharing...

Cross post,, but thought it was worth sharing with the wise:

55 miles (88K <-which sounds more impressive) with 2,300’ (701 meters <-doesn’t sound that impressive) and 3 PRs on an ideal day...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 945
Posted By Caliwild

Here are a couple shots... I really, really like...

Here are a couple shots... I really, really like the paint on the bike. Looks like plain white from a distance, but up close it's really shimmery and has an iridescent shine. And the branding is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8,825
Views: 1,143,741
Posted By P!N20

Brand new Concor Supercorsa with speed holes for...

Brand new Concor Supercorsa with speed holes for an excellent price:

https://i.postimg.cc/LXgPfgL3/6226-D8-D6-28-F2-4057-9-F98-60-BF6-A7-AC804.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,213
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in 38 and 1K of climbing today inside.

Got in 38 and 1K of climbing today inside.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,015
Posted By ascherer

This is a great thread. I see it as a spectrum,...

This is a great thread. I see it as a spectrum, ranging from pretty much period/catalog correct to doing whatever the hell you want. BITD we bought our bikes and swapped components for newer/better...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2,994
Views: 67,715
Posted By TMonk

Took a PTO day to feel the wind in my hair out on...

Took a PTO day to feel the wind in my hair out on the road, and get some chores done around the house before I pick up Liz and Lilly at the airport tomorrow. They were gone for two weeks.... too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,310
Posted By steine13

This is a wonderful bicycle. What other quality...

This is a wonderful bicycle. What other quality bike from the early 80s can you put 700x32 tires and fenders on?
I just had my first ride with the Detroit Randonneurs on Saturday. I only did the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 415
Posted By Kontact

Wait until you guys come across a 25.8 stem!

Wait until you guys come across a 25.8 stem!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By gaucho777

Can confirm: 32t with room to spare on my...

Can confirm: 32t with room to spare on my Motobecane Grand Jubile. (FYI, I added the black paint fill.)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2,994
Views: 67,715
Posted By Velo Vol

I did a walk in the twilight/early night to...

I did a walk in the twilight/early night to extend the streak to 20 days. #Dedication
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By Andrew_G

I've previously used both steel bearing and...

I've previously used both steel bearing and ceramic bearing Tacx 9/10 speed pulleys on my Campy 9 drivetrain. To me, the BBB pulleys look identical to the Tacx pulleys, except for color(s).


I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 42,204
Posted By ascherer

This has been here before but not in this...

This has been here before but not in this version. Not the right wheels but I won't have them built before May is over so this mongrel set will have to do.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 938
Posted By Strawbunyan

Thank you. I will do that. I am in nor hurry so...

Thank you. I will do that.
I am in nor hurry so I will just hang around on the CV sales and buy stuff as it pops up...id rather spend the money with yall anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 938
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: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By ScottCommutes

I should have led with a better example. When...

I should have led with a better example. When you overhaul an engine, you keep the parts associated with each cylinder together, often in little plastic bags.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 327
Posted By tomato coupe

It certainly looks like it leans against other...

It certainly looks like it leans against other objects well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 156,289
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 rebuild. 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: 1,006,047
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: 315
Views: 42,204
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: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,582
Posted By bikingshearer

They're willing to put up with my pace. You'd be...

They're willing to put up with my pace. You'd be fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 156
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: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 945
Posted By shelbyfv

My apologies

I regret that we've hijacked OP's thread about his nice new bike into yet another yap yap about generic Chinese carbon. Especially since OP specifically requested we not. I've gone back and deleted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 433
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: 5,392
Views: 867,954
Posted By Ogsarg

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7,946
Views: 968,396
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: 315
Views: 42,204
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: 315
Views: 42,204
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: 938
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: 197
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: 39,050
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: 197
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: 548,018
Posted By donm1967

Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,582
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: 938
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: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-20-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 71
Posted By shelbyfv

AI generated posts

I think there has been a discussion but I can't find it. I've recently seen a few AI generated responses by actual members, not just the random bot spam that is deleted. I assume nobody wants BF to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 328
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Good preparation for a 200 is riding a total of...

Good preparation for a 200 is riding a total of 200k/week for a few weeks before the brevet, then an easy week before it. I'm comfortable doing long rides if I've ridden 160k/week for a few months,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,607
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: 21,837
Views: 3,160,968
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: 4,131
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: 3,191,066
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: 45
Views: 945
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: 45
Views: 945
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: 2,994
Views: 67,715
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: 6
Views: 97
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: 2,994
Views: 67,715
Posted By BillyD

Reported, for low quality posting.

Reported, for low quality posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,706
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: 98
Views: 4,706
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: 155
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: 45
Views: 945
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: 74
Views: 2,015
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...
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