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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 327
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in...

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in buying direct from China, but if that floats your boat, that's great. Different strokes for different folks...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By kayakindude

Well that was too good to be true. They followed...

Well that was too good to be true. They followed up and said it was a typo and the sale is $1099, but would honor folks who bought before they caught it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 63,538
Posted By genejockey

You rang? ...

You rang?
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1465x1213/img_0586_a8825fbb4c285ab0e46aa66630951b7226b55d5d.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By genejockey

I had a very typical American experience with...

I had a very typical American experience with cycling as a kid growing up - my parents bought me a bike for my 7th birthday, which was too big for a year or so, then the right size, then too small. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,734
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Update: Modded the old derailleur. Shortened...

Update:
Modded the old derailleur. Shortened the cage by 1"
Result, just over 2" of clearance at its lowest point.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 63,538
Posted By seedsbelize2

Incorrect

Incorrect
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 565
Posted By wheelreason

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to...

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to people I care about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By obrentharris

This thread needs more pictures. As a good...

This thread needs more pictures.

As a good atheist I refuse to worship at any of these altars:

1961 Allegro, period correct right down to the Regina freewheel and the domed Stronglight crank...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By RH Clark

You are turning it into a race, slow down and...

You are turning it into a race, slow down and have some fun. Take time to smell the roses, maybe take a dip in a cool clear creek. You might do 100 miles in a day, or you might do 25. The point is to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,926
Views: 965,490
Posted By ascherer

I accept full responsibility.

I accept full responsibility.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By obrentharris

Fabulous! Your dedication to detail in all your...

Fabulous! Your dedication to detail in all your builds is inspirational.
Brent
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 875
Posted By MoAlpha

CFRP has been standard for racing sailboat hulls...

CFRP has been standard for racing sailboat hulls and rigs, large and small, for decades and is increasingly common in high-end powerboats. It is far superior to the glass composites and aluminum it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 875
Posted By terrymorse

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors. ...

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors.
2. Racing catamarans don’t have “insane weight”.
3. Carbon fiber is used extensively on racing boats. The limiting factor for CF usually is cost,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By iab

1951 Maino

For my 8 regular readers, in case you missed it, I finished the bike. All started here - https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1264506-i-bought-dropouts-seconda-parte.html

Well, 99%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By Steel Charlie

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and...

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and on the back of their t-shirt it said

Anyone Can Restore An Antique

It Takes a Real Man To Cut One Up
Forum: Introductions
05-17-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 43
Posted By Cyclescene

New to the forum and vintage minded

Hi,

I recently picked up an older Pinarello and I am just getting back into riding after a 10+ year hiatus. In my 50's and loving my new to me older steel framed bike! I will post a thread in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 456
Posted By AdventureManCO

I have lots of questions, with the first one...

I have lots of questions, with the first one being: do you have your therapist on speed dial?:D

Lots of conundrums with these things. I find it an absolute joy that most Huffys have no qualms...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 63,538
Posted By Caliwild

Interesting! Mine was an 8 cylinder (purchased...

Interesting! Mine was an 8 cylinder (purchased in Canada). Ran like a champ for almost 14 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 63,538
Posted By big john

My first car was a 1964 Galaxie which looked like...

My first car was a 1964 Galaxie which looked like this except for the rear wheel skirts. It was $850 at a dealer and I financed $500 of it for a year. I saved the other $300+ by washing dishes in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,704
Posted By genejockey

Since I had put the headset and fork on, I...

Since I had put the headset and fork on, I borrowed a set of wheels with tires on them to do some measurements and work out things like what length of stem I'll need. If I measured and calculated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By iab

For clarity, and adding my .02 :), Vintage...

For clarity, and adding my .02 :), Vintage Aesthetic not only includes how the bike looks, but also encompasses the user experience. The bottom line is modern components outperform their vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 344
Posted By non-fixie

Ahhhh! That color brings back memories. As a...

Ahhhh! That color brings back memories. As a 17-year old I rode one of these in that very same metallic pink color. A 50cc Tomos 4L. Tuned to a max speed of about 45 mph, which was all the flimsy...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 2,886
Posted By Steve B.

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as...

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as described, a game changer for situational awareness. I suspect my 1040 audible alerts are too faint for my deaf ears, I could hear the audible on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,683
Posted By Wileyrat

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it...

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it works out.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By Iride01

Besides me telling it to other's. I've been...

Besides me telling it to other's. I've been telling myself for a while that I need to join a gym. Planet Fitness is the one that is most convenient to me. I still haven't taken time to go down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 563
Posted By Iride01

I've bashed Ultra Sports in the past. But I most...

I've bashed Ultra Sports in the past. But I most certainly agree that the Ultra Sports today are probably way better for rolling resistance and giving a smoother ride than the ones I was using that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 563
Posted By shelbyfv

BS. While the Ultra Sport is the bottom of the...

BS. While the Ultra Sport is the bottom of the Conti road line, I think you'll find it superior to any cheap tire you rode decades ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By Andy_K

As a general approach to this question, I would...

As a general approach to this question, I would suggest a thought experiment. It's 1975 and you've just bought a Raleigh Grand Sport. Do you accept the factory equipment or do you have the shop swap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 169
Posted By Maelochs

All these replies have been really useful and...

All these replies have been really useful and helpful



Is this BF?

:D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,789
Posted By Sierra_rider

Easy ride for this morning, 21 miles and 2200' of...

Easy ride for this morning, 21 miles and 2200' of elevation gain. Only noteworthy accomplishment, is that I managed to set one of my lowest power numbers ever(out of 100 recorded runs) on an 800'...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By Iride01

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age...

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age 66yo and being retired for quite a few years. I find that I don't have enough overall activity to keep all my muscles toned up and probably am losing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,789
Posted By Sierra_rider

Lol, you just gotta have the right gearing...but...

Lol, you just gotta have the right gearing...but in all seriousness, even the 34/34 combo on my road bike requires a lot of wattage on this climb. I've got a 31/40 low gear on my gravel bike and that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 63,538
Posted By Trsnrtr

What a great drive-in theater car!

What a great drive-in theater car!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By Iride01

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come...

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come back in.

I've had that happen when I just posted a reply and some other member has posted to the thread in the time it took me to write my reply....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 875
Posted By genejockey

I am not an engineer, apart from being a genetic...

I am not an engineer, apart from being a genetic engineer, so I speak from limited experience and knowledge. But it seems to me that there are a couple points.

First, in a sense, there is no...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70
Posted By Iride01

You might get this out in front of more members...

You might get this out in front of more members if you post in the Road Bike or General sub-forum! <GRIN>

Your audience here might be fewer people. So less chance of finding those who have used a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 35,535
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/d/somerville...

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/d/somerville-1994-colnago-master-piu-53cm/7747711383.html
​​​​​​1994 COLNAGO MASTER PIU 53CM - $1,000 (Somerville‹image 2 of 10›
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 116
Posted By billytwosheds

Clearly a collector's item.

Clearly a collector's item.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,012
Posted By stoneageyosh

Looking up the location of the Shimano Museum it...

Looking up the location of the Shimano Museum it appears to be a short walk from our family’s residence in Sakai. Will definitely make arrangements to visit if we are able to make it next year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By The Golden Boy

I've always been that "legacy" type person who...

I've always been that "legacy" type person who finds the beauty and functionality in "vintage" stuff... When I first got into the "vintage" bike hobby- I didn't understand the concept of putting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 386
Posted By base2

What I am meaning is a narrow rim with a small...

What I am meaning is a narrow rim with a small tire is going to be very "buzzy." All that vibration is energy lost that is not going forward in the direction of travel. True, that tires make a huge...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,789
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a...

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a whole summer there, if not for two things. Wife wouldn't understand and fact that I wouldn't survive any of these climbs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28,027
Views: 4,590,691
Posted By sunburst

It is remarkable how satisfying it is to fix...

It is remarkable how satisfying it is to fix something, especially when you get to ride it afterwards!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By Strawbunyan

Unable to "like" posts.

From time to time I become unable to like people's posts. The option to do so completely disappears.
is this some kind of bug or Is there a limit to the amount of likes per week I can give out? or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,919
Posted By rsbob

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS...

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS unrealistic and blown out of proportion. The chances of something horrific happening is pretty remote. People log hundreds and thousands of miles on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,650
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have...

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have an abundance of plastic shifter levers. haha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 491
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not...

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not sensitive to Q-factor, but I hate rubbing crank arms. The +4 mm Shimano pedals are enough for me. With the standard pedals I have to offset my cleats to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,650
Posted By Aubergine

Tell me about it. Besides all the vintage stuff I...

Tell me about it. Besides all the vintage stuff I love, my more modern bikes all use Campagnolo ten speed drivetrains.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 169
Posted By Black wallnut

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand...

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand can be placed correctly so it does not interfere with the crankarm or your foot while pedaling. You could add a larger diameter washer under the head...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 81
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist - Picture by HarryBikes340 | 34044720...

Pic Assist - Picture by HarryBikes340 | 34044720 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34044720)
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