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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 812
Posted By Trakhak

Wow. It's been quite a while since the heyday of...

Wow. It's been quite a while since the heyday of Bikes Direct-bashing posts. I kinda miss them . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By darnet

Ride 1 Nashua River Rail trail trial ride… ...

Ride 1

Nashua River Rail trail trial ride…

My first ride, to wring out the (red-winged) Huffy, was a few easy kilometers on the Nashua River Rail Trail.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 41,997
Posted By bikemig

Four blue bikes: an early 70s Fuji Finest, a 70s...

Four blue bikes: an early 70s Fuji Finest, a 70s Sekine SHS 271, a '79 Trek 510, and an '85 Cannondale ST 400. These are 4 hardworking bikes that have seen a lot of use after I rebuilt them. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 41,997
Posted By big chainring

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

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Fifty years old this year, '74 Libertas.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm familiar with this situation, unfortunately. ...

I'm familiar with this situation, unfortunately. In my case, I don't think nutrition or hydration were to blame. Once was clearly heat exhaustion, which apparently comes on more readily once you've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 388,184
Posted By theblackbullet

This bike originally came with 26x2.125" tires...

This bike originally came with 26x2.125" tires and as a 24.3" frame (Trek's official sizing) it looks really odd with the small tires and giant head tube. Since coming into my possession, I've ran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 38,228
Posted By smontanaro

Medici, 62cm, $200 ...

Medici, 62cm, $200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276473892952

Comes with a couple caveats: fork issue & Mavic bottom bracket. The fork (and frame) can probably be straightened out, but I wonder if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By PeteHski

If you were well hydrated and fuelled then maybe...

If you were well hydrated and fuelled then maybe you are just lacking endurance fitness. How have you been training for this event?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 673
Posted By Jughed

The results are nearly useless without power...

The results are nearly useless without power data. Even with power data, the rides would have to repeated often with all different conditions considered - then the averages would tell the story.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 252
Posted By bikemig

I have a 70s blue Fuji Finest. I didn't try to...

I have a 70s blue Fuji Finest. I didn't try to build it up with 70s era parts; the only parts that are original on the bike are the fittings, headset, and seatpost. The frame had been spread to 126...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,534
Posted By Jughed

Yesterday I rode my first timed Fondo - 60 miles...

Yesterday I rode my first timed Fondo - 60 miles with 5k of climbing. My plan was to go full gas gate to gate. All 5k came from short/steep climbs. Up and down all day.

Carb loaded before the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,460
Posted By NumbersGuy

Perhaps you should also consider not posting on a...

Perhaps you should also consider not posting on a bike forum, since you have no interest in anyone’s thoughts or comments except your own…
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By FBinNY

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze...

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze bushing pulleys are more than adequate. I've yet to see any that wore out before the chain ate them up.

Your 20 years experience means that out.

If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,825
Posted By takmanjapan

Did you get one of the sweet musette bags? Those...

Did you get one of the sweet musette bags? Those look awesome
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By takmanjapan

You have my attention now! Like others have...

You have my attention now! Like others have said, the steel road frames were around in the latter half of the 80's. I have an '88 turbo. The pics are certainly a Turbo Ltd - the fork crown and seat...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By genejockey

PI Large fits me,about like XL in LeCol Sport...

PI Large fits me,about like XL in LeCol Sport fits me. It's snug but not tight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 216
Posted By 79pmooney

My question is - what are you trying to do? Ride...

My question is - what are you trying to do? Ride fast in flattish country with the occasional hill, hence to 30 tooth or ride into the Sierras, the Rockies, Oregon's coast range or the east coast's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21,831
Views: 3,159,879
Posted By gaucho777

I met up with davester and a couple other guys...

I met up with davester and a couple other guys for a popular local route known as “the Bears”—a back country loop that circles a couple reservoirs in the hills east of Berkeley. Great company and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 19,074
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Update: Things are slow! But I've been...

Update:

Things are slow! But I've been moving a few parts over the last week, hoping for more as the spring weather stabilizes into summer warmth and more people get into the mood to bike and buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 38,228
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Bottechia $200. $125 without front rack. in...

Bottechia $200. $125 without front rack. in Minneapolis...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3,585
Views: 456,339
Posted By Jeff Wills

Pumpkin is getting older (now 12) and likes to...

Pumpkin is getting older (now 12) and likes to nap on the back of the couch. Then I woke him up.
Nice knowing y’all.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 287
Posted By Muffins

Thanks! But yes, it did come from the factory...

Thanks! But yes, it did come from the factory with the painted flutes. This picture below is forum member Jamesdak's, I might just shamelessly copy the blue seat/yellow tape color scheme, I think it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 220
Posted By Kontact

I have my doubts that this is going to work....

I have my doubts that this is going to work. While I can't find X12E on the KMC website, it does say that that the X12 chain is not Flattop compatible, but only Eagle compatible. So I would expect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,732
Posted By ofajen

Call it 23 miles. Almost 90 deg F, but a lot of...

Call it 23 miles. Almost 90 deg F, but a lot of shade on the trails really helped.

Otto
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 220
Posted By Camilo

I was reluctant to post that because, although I...

I was reluctant to post that because, although I "usually" am prepared for stuff to happen, I often lack something I knew I might have needed. No holier than thou intended.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By LAJ

I would have bet the crit championships

I would have bet the crit championships
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,732
Posted By rsbob

Two consecutive days of one hour sessions of Z2. ...

Two consecutive days of one hour sessions of Z2. Lots of thunder showers this weekend so headed indoors. Between downpours, power washed the back porch awning yesterday, which sucked. Today was...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,989
Posted By unterhausen

This thread isn't really about bike failures, and...

This thread isn't really about bike failures, and people keep trying to make it about failures. Go read the first post again. If we open it up to failures, then there is a wide world of problems to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 220
Posted By Duragrouch

Sorry to hear that. The success of fit should be...

Sorry to hear that. The success of fit should be pretty straighforward; No binding, no more slack lateral* or in tension than other links, doesn't protrude above the other links when wrapped on a cog...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By big john

The National what?

The National what?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 38,228
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Peerless handlebar mounted radio/headlight bid at...

Peerless handlebar mounted radio/headlight bid at $33.3
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zAIAAOSwNttmQk73/s-l1600.webp
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3SQAAOSw6KhmQk73/s-l960.webp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,414
Views: 498,292
Posted By Desertrats97

My sons new build 88 sport

Kid always asks to borrow mine so i just finished upgrading to DA 7700.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1770/20240429_204840_d07075fea0ac6d65c31043c037ca6cb3a32f9946.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,414
Views: 498,292
Posted By Desertrats97

86 Campione de Italia

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Here is my neo retro 86 campi0ne de italia. Latest iteration DA7800...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,282
Posted By zacster

No weight loss drugs. I gave up certain foods and...

No weight loss drugs. I gave up certain foods and rode the trainer almost every day for 6 months and now riding outside. I've kept track of all the calories burned but not the calories I didn't eat....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By Darthsteven

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,460
Posted By shelbyfv

And cycling groups worldwide breathe a sigh of...

And cycling groups worldwide breathe a sigh of relief. :hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
Posted By Camilo

Get a mid-drive conversion kit. Or even cheaper...

Get a mid-drive conversion kit. Or even cheaper and simpler, a front wheel hub drive conversion kit.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By big john

I figured when he said "the sims" he was...

I figured when he said "the sims" he was referring to a simulator. Thought maybe the "box" was something else.
https://y.yarn.co/b95b2de2-c529-437d-9c24-ad0a0e68cfc1_text.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By LAJ

Should have just tossed him the keys, like Dad's...

Should have just tossed him the keys, like Dad's do on Prom night. "Here son, take the Porsche......."
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
Posted By ScottCommutes

One hundred years of history, and I don't recall...

One hundred years of history, and I don't recall any gas powered motorcycles or mopeds with drop bars.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,709
Posted By MoAlpha

I have a fusion at C5-6 and prosthetic disks at...

I have a fusion at C5-6 and prosthetic disks at the levels above and below. I had it done at the old Walter Reed and at my last follow-up visit I was cleared to hump a 100 lb ruck. :lol: I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,232
Posted By 2cam16

I remember back in the day receiving the Supergo...

I remember back in the day receiving the Supergo catalogs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By gnome

flight simulator. before they let him loose on a...

flight simulator. before they let him loose on a real airplane. much, much safer for everyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 18,448
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Great ride, Albert! Thanks for planning the...

Great ride, Albert! Thanks for planning the route! I didn't think of it at the time, but we should've stopped and taken a group photo while we were in "Italy". :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By DOS

No, really annoyed that they haven't...

No, really annoyed that they haven't responded.Why have a “conatct us” form if you sre not going to respond? I may try calling this week
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By FBinNY

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you...

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you don't expect to need it again, any shop that's been around for 20-30 years will have it and should remove the freewheel for a nominal charge.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,972
Views: 66,902
Posted By LAJ

A little climbing, a little wind, a lot of...

A little climbing, a little wind, a lot of scenery.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_7513_117fa36b598078284207ae9ef61e7427a135f973.jpeg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 2,088
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

The placebo effect must be considered in the...

The placebo effect must be considered in the context of a titanium bicycle's smooth ride as it refers to the psychological benefit a rider might experience simply because they believe that riding a...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,989
Posted By Duragrouch

Well, perhaps simpler in that loading on a bike...

Well, perhaps simpler in that loading on a bike frame is always well below the elastic limit, for long fatigue life. Springs are much simpler in shape, and useful for explaining very basic mechanics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By merziac

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are...

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are addressing if you can.

A bit of a zombie thread here but Oldairhead will probably chime in if he sees this.

These guys were at MADE here in PDX...
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