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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,464
Posted By RB1-luvr

so how did this work out?

so how did this work out?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 423
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have a 1988 Centurion that is smaller than I...

I have a 1988 Centurion that is smaller than I usually ride. It fits because it has a long top tube. The only downside is that it has shorter cranks than I'm used to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By RB1-luvr

moving is a strong motivator and the zen of...

moving is a strong motivator and the zen of minimizing is the perfect time to do it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 324
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have used the v in a tree in my back yard and a...

I have used the v in a tree in my back yard and a long pipe to straighten a fork, and I drove over one with my car to straighten one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,500
Posted By RB1-luvr

that's a pretty detail.

that's a pretty detail.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,439
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm just here for the YouTube clips.

I'm just here for the YouTube clips.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 454
Posted By RB1-luvr

oof! best of luck for a speedy recovery.

oof! best of luck for a speedy recovery.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By RB1-luvr

man, I hope these find a good home. Sweet bikes....

man, I hope these find a good home. Sweet bikes. I paid $125 for my Greyhound which is a similarly equipped bike from 1955 and was in that condition. I would think $150-$200 for the pair is...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 539
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have a 2023 Trek 520 (last year they were...

I have a 2023 Trek 520 (last year they were made). It's a good bike for road and light gravel. Maybe you can find a gently used one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,877
Posted By RB1-luvr

I hope I don't miss the post about the ride. The...

I hope I don't miss the post about the ride. The refurbs have been fun to watch.
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 524
Posted By RB1-luvr

2 person tents for me. I like the extra room for...

2 person tents for me. I like the extra room for my gear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By RB1-luvr

that's a sweet frame.

that's a sweet frame.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,120
Posted By RB1-luvr

take care, and thanks.

take care, and thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,570
Posted By RB1-luvr

I had a catastrophic flat on my tour bike this...

I had a catastrophic flat on my tour bike this past weekend. The replacement butyl tube I had had the wrong stem length, an error overlooked by me. Luckily, I also had a cheap Alexi Press TPU tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,737
Posted By RB1-luvr

my wife won't listen to me about shifting gears.

my wife won't listen to me about shifting gears.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,151
Posted By RB1-luvr

I would like to know more about this if someone...

I would like to know more about this if someone could point me in the direction of where to read about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,223
Posted By RB1-luvr

I've noticed the lack of gloves too. Hard to...

I've noticed the lack of gloves too. Hard to believe when your hands are your first line of defense in a crash.

Someone posted a finish line sprint crash picture on Fb recently with three riders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

It is painful when they go. I swore I'd never...

It is painful when they go. I swore I'd never get another cat after my Fifi died in 2010, but then this darn feral had to come along. ugh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

oh no. The review on Amazon reads that a box of...

oh no. The review on Amazon reads that a box of tissues are required at the end. Not sure I can handle that, but I'm always looking for a good book.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By RB1-luvr

85 Cannondales shed their paint (powdercoat?) in...

85 Cannondales shed their paint (powdercoat?) in chunks - how is it that that one looks so good? Nice color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

Buttons has a spot he naps on against the house...

Buttons has a spot he naps on against the house amongst the plantings. My 8-year-old daughter made a sign:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,311
Posted By RB1-luvr

clearly, I think we can all agree that a new bike...

clearly, I think we can all agree that a new bike is in order. It's only right.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,399
Posted By RB1-luvr

holy crap.

holy crap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,311
Posted By RB1-luvr

pretty sure you did, but just in case... you...

pretty sure you did, but just in case... you greased the threads of the bb prior to torquing?

If you hold the bike by the seatpost and stem, and place your foot on the center of the crank and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By RB1-luvr

This is an incredible thread. I need a nap.

This is an incredible thread. I need a nap.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-15-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,588
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have been BOB curious since I started one or...

I have been BOB curious since I started one or two-night bike camping trips in the mid 2000s. Would be great to hook to my Specialized CruX and ride the 50 miles to camp on the Airline Trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,793
Posted By RB1-luvr

This bike is so beautiful. You lucky guy.

This bike is so beautiful. You lucky guy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 592
Posted By RB1-luvr

I hope your gravel/cross country mtb injury feels...

I hope your gravel/cross country mtb injury feels better soon.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 977
Posted By RB1-luvr

those appear to be aluminum rims. Hard to tell,...

those appear to be aluminum rims. Hard to tell, but the rear wheel looks to be bolted, not quick release. That bike is def worth $60. You could ride it as is or upgrade it a bit.
Forum: Introductions
05-15-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By RB1-luvr

you'll learn a lot here. Welcome.

you'll learn a lot here. Welcome.
Forum: Introductions
05-15-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Hi!
Views: 358
Posted By RB1-luvr

Welcome to BF. Tell us a little about yourself.

Welcome to BF. Tell us a little about yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 114,831
Posted By RB1-luvr

can't think of a better way to start Humpday than...

can't think of a better way to start Humpday than by shirking work responsibilities and reading about Huffente. My day can only go downhill from here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,104
Posted By RB1-luvr

^^ I have gotten out of the habit of regularly...

^^ I have gotten out of the habit of regularly filling very small cuts in my tires with super glue gel. I learned of it while watching pro mechanics do it to their racer's bikes. I need to get back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By RB1-luvr

neat stuff. Thanks for posting.

neat stuff. Thanks for posting.
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By RB1-luvr

this is one of my missed goals in life (I'll be...

this is one of my missed goals in life (I'll be 60 this year). I always wanted to do it, and never did. I didn't know anyone into it when younger, and then thought I'd have a chance in my mid 50s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

I could perhaps. The difficulty being scheduling...

I could perhaps. The difficulty being scheduling a vet appointment. He's not on a regular visiting schedule with us. I will keep that in mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

for those with ferals, have you found a breakaway...

for those with ferals, have you found a breakaway collar that lasts longer than 12 hours? I put two on Buttons recently and he returns in the morning without it. I'm wanting to make sure the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,865
Posted By RB1-luvr

as someone else replied here, I tend to eat more...

as someone else replied here, I tend to eat more calories than I burn after a ride. I think a disciplined diet is key in addition to exercise.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-10-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 902
Posted By RB1-luvr

I had a bad bike accident in June 2023, and after...

I had a bad bike accident in June 2023, and after my six-week recovery found I could not run anymore due to pain in the right knee. I'm finally getting around to seeing an orthopedic doctor in two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By RB1-luvr

how's recovery going? I hope you're in top shape...

how's recovery going? I hope you're in top shape soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

It took me a couple minutes to realize you have...

It took me a couple minutes to realize you have one on each shoulder. I would like that. They are one of my favorite animals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 460,045
Posted By RB1-luvr

Buttons our feral, still won't stay in overnight,...

Buttons our feral, still won't stay in overnight, but he comes in a couple hours every day. When it rains, he naps on his chair or on me.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 894
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have that Origin 8 Sport Uno-S saddle on a...

I have that Origin 8 Sport Uno-S saddle on a touring bike, and it's very good. All of my other bikes have thinner firmer padding, and yet I enjoy it. It feels odd/different for the first mile and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 765
Posted By RB1-luvr

dig this.

dig this.
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,446
Posted By RB1-luvr

I have a friend who has a custom wheel building...

I have a friend who has a custom wheel building business in the Berkshires. Not sure if that helps.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 31,588
Posted By RB1-luvr

Willimantic, CT ...

Willimantic, CT
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,623
Posted By RB1-luvr

ah, ok. Yes, Rainbow Cycles. I could not recall...

ah, ok. Yes, Rainbow Cycles. I could not recall the name. They and Scott's Cyclery were the two shops in town. I bought my first road bike from Scott's. And yes, you're 18 years older than I am....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,623
Posted By RB1-luvr

I know him from the 80s when the triathlon team I...

I know him from the 80s when the triathlon team I was on regularly competed against his team. He owned a bike shop in Willimantic if I recall correctly. I raced for Doris Roboto (DJ's Dog Grooming in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,623
Posted By RB1-luvr

sounds like the OP is talking about Ron. Am I...

sounds like the OP is talking about Ron. Am I right? If so, he's a great guy, and his cx race at Mansfield Hollow Dam is legendary.

My identity is Wannabe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,647
Posted By RB1-luvr

Trek 920 $2100 Specialized Crux Expert $6200...

Trek 920 $2100
Specialized Crux Expert $6200

I've never been good at staying within a budget.
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