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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 163,582
Posted By Velo Mule

How does a Sticky loose it's adhesive? I ask...

How does a Sticky loose it's adhesive? I ask because this is a C&V thread and sharing information on 27" tires would seem to be important. I realize that there were no new posts, however, it still...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 348
Posted By Velo Mule

This is not good. People are a diverse group and...

This is not good. People are a diverse group and each sub-group has their share of Angels and A#*holes.

I'm making a judgement here based only on what I see. We don't know exactly what preceded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 163,582
Posted By Velo Mule

Thanks for mentioning that this was a former...

Thanks for mentioning that this was a former sticky thread. I little while ago I was looking for this thread and thought that memory was failing. Now, I feel better. What was that tire called...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,482
Posted By Velo Mule

Wait, Atlas Shrugged, I know why you saying...

Wait, Atlas Shrugged, I know why you saying this, it is not because you believe that AI is all knowing and trustworthy, it is to head off the possibly negiative or snarky comments. But in a way you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 876
Posted By Velo Mule

I have always thought of the Silca as the pump...

I have always thought of the Silca as the pump for racers and pretty much only racers. I think they look right on racing bikes. The key thing for them is that they are light weight. Zefal pumps, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,482
Posted By Velo Mule

Give a man a hammer and everything looks like a...

Give a man a hammer and everything looks like a nail. Give a man a drill press and ................

I wouldn't sit on that seat post if it was the only bike around.

This is Madness, And it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 367
Posted By Velo Mule

I am by no means and experienced tourer niicke,...

I am by no means and experienced tourer niicke, but I would have no problem with riding a bike with plain tubing. In my garage, I might pick a Trek 830 over the Cannondale because it is steel and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By Velo Mule

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely...

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely designed by Schwinn. At this time, Giant was trying to impress Schwinn in order to keep their business. The frames are well made and have nice paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,399
Posted By Velo Mule

Wow, this is like a wine cellar where the good...

Wow, this is like a wine cellar where the good wines are more accessible and the really special stuff is in the back room hidden away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By Velo Mule

Another worthy mixte saved! Another good story...

Another worthy mixte saved! Another good story will have to wait.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By Velo Mule

Agree, it has to have enough threads to hold the...

Agree, it has to have enough threads to hold the bracket in place because if the shift cables are slack, the bottom bracket guide will fall out. Is the hole threaded? It should be. I've seen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Velo Mule

I have heard that somewhere in the US there is a...

I have heard that somewhere in the US there is a catalog of shoe sole impressions, so that detectives could match up shoe treads to a brand and model of the shoe the "person of interest" might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Velo Mule

There is also the website...

There is also the website BicycleRollingResistance (https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/) that has pictures of the tread and graphs of tire characteristics, but no ink blocks to really see the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Velo Mule

Ink blocks of tire treads would be interesting. ...

Ink blocks of tire treads would be interesting. Especially, if inflated properly and a realistic load applied to the bike/wheel being inked. Or when I was a kid, I would sometimes like to go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Velo Mule

You though you were getting two World Sports and...

You though you were getting two World Sports and actually got a World Sport and a Voyager. I'd say that is a win, elcyc . Not jump for joy territory, but a victory. The Voyager is a good bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By Velo Mule

As I'm looking at pictures of your bike...

As I'm looking at pictures of your bike cooperryder I was thinking this looks a lot like the bikes that DQrider builds with just missing fenders and flipped handlebars. Neat.

Nice bike, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By Velo Mule

If it has original paint with three colors, I'm...

If it has original paint with three colors, I'm thinking 1941. Does it have a tank? Well, the only way to really solve this mystery will be to see the bike I.Wilson . Post a picture to your personal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,549
Posted By Velo Mule

Perhaps a carbon fiber fork? I think it would...

Perhaps a carbon fiber fork? I think it would look quite distinguished on that gold frame in addition to it's weight savings and superior performance.

Wait..... that was intended to be a snide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 28,063
Views: 4,634,934
Posted By Velo Mule

If this is an AW hub, that bearing looks to be a...

If this is an AW hub, that bearing looks to be a HSA284. My domestic source for Sturmey Archer has been Modern Bike, but they don't have it. Ebay seems to be out of them as well. Hmm. Brommie+ in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 28,063
Views: 4,634,934
Posted By Velo Mule

Raleigh DL-1

A Raleigh DL-1 on Long Island. A bit rusty, but the price helps soften that some.

Vintage Raleigh Rod Brake - Craigslist Long Island...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,063
Posted By Velo Mule

First ride on new pedals

First ride on the new pedals. They felt good. I didn't have to worry about placing my feet on the wrong side. They were comfortable, felt as solid as a fixed pedal and gripped my rubber soles pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By Velo Mule

Box of 100 brass nipples 14mm ...

Box of 100 brass nipples 14mm (https://www.modernbike.com/dt-swiss-pro-head-brass-nipples-2.0-x-14mm-black-box-of-100)

John E
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By Velo Mule

On one of my orders for bike parts, I picked up a...

On one of my orders for bike parts, I picked up a package of 100 nipples. I also save old good nipples for such a purpose. When I get a wheel, if I feel is not tensioned enough, I will tighten...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,063
Posted By Velo Mule

New pedal day on the Fuji Folder

I bought new pedals to replace the original folding pedals. In a post above I said that I wanted to get a pair of MKS EZY pedals, however, I rethought that as I am not riding this bike as much and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,704
Posted By Velo Mule

I though that the Suburban, like the Continental...

I though that the Suburban, like the Continental always had tubular forks. I could be wrong, perhaps there was a year or two were they used the Varsity forks. This bike has a matching fork, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8,849
Views: 1,161,611
Posted By Velo Mule

The pedals on my Fuji Folding bike are having...

The pedals on my Fuji Folding bike are having problems after so many years of use. They weren't particularly sturdy when new, and now they are coming apart at the seams. Yea, I know, pedals don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 228,885
Posted By Velo Mule

Start with what your dad had on the bike. Take a...

Start with what your dad had on the bike. Take a look at the way the fork lines up to the headtube. Are they in line? Are there any bulges under the down tube or top tube? Take if for a ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By Velo Mule

Oh, damn. What happened? Save some part...

Oh, damn. What happened?

Save some part for the next project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By Velo Mule

Well, were getting closer. It looks like a...

Well, were getting closer. It looks like a similar positioning and angle for the serial number. We need a French bike expert to nail it down.

Or you could just say "You know - I think it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By Velo Mule

Good looking bike, 5Aki1 . I like the way it is...

Good looking bike, 5Aki1 . I like the way it is fitted out and the paint looks excellent. I also like the bottom bracket generator. Do you use it? I don't use my because of the noticable drag it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 515
Posted By Velo Mule

Yes, older bikes tend to fit fenders better than...

Yes, older bikes tend to fit fenders better than newer bikes/frames.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1078x656/traveler_01_33__dbc0e1a45678e2f9f26d4c5cd8660513ea76405f.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,704
Posted By Velo Mule

@8" Schwinn Continental

I worked in a Schwinn dealership from about 1980 to about 1982. We had a tall customer that wanted a Continetal and only a Continental. He was a bit of a charactor, but anyone that knew exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By Velo Mule

Nice job on the bike and good story. The head...

Nice job on the bike and good story. The head tube lugs match up, but, it looks like the rear dropout is slightly different. It could be that Jeunet changed the rear dropout design slightly. It could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,497
Posted By Velo Mule

Yes, they are like "kissing cousins".

Yes, they are like "kissing cousins".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,497
Posted By Velo Mule

That Time of the Year Again - 2024

I went to my local Lidl and the bike repair stand is in stock again. But this year it is $20!!! I paid $40 last year and thought that was a good deal. They also have helmets, top tube bags and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By Velo Mule

It is neat to see that the ideas that we...

It is neat to see that the ideas that we sometimes think are new are not so new after all. Nice video work. This was so easy to watch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,271
Posted By Velo Mule

That is a good point. Serotta's were painted...

That is a good point. Serotta's were painted with Imron, which at the time was expensive, looked great and was durable. The build quality was excellent as well. The shame about Ben being a frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By Velo Mule

Ahh, good point. I was thinking straight through...

Ahh, good point. I was thinking straight through rivets. I didn't think about those spider rivets.

So, CrimsonEclipse, can you get a picture. Everything works better with pictures.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By Velo Mule

The rivets are to keep the assembly together at...

The rivets are to keep the assembly together at the factory. You don't really need the rivets and I have removed them when I clean a cassette. All the cogs must be flat. If one of them is bent or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 630
Posted By Velo Mule

If it were mine, I'd have it painted. Unless...

If it were mine, I'd have it painted. Unless another Univega Viva falls into your lap, Go with the one you know. Yes, I know it could be more money to get the onld frame powder coated and blasted,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 576
Posted By Velo Mule

I worked in a Schwinn/Ross dealership when these...

I worked in a Schwinn/Ross dealership when these came out and at the time, I did not like the color. In the early '80's this wasn't a cool color. At the time with all the BMX stuff in primary colors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,582
Posted By Velo Mule

It depends....

This is good. The thing with crank length is that it depends on the individule. When I was racing, I kept going slower. I was diagnosed with chrondomalcia patellae, similar to you. I ended up quiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,582
Posted By Velo Mule

I like Matt Appleman's approch to this. Matt...

I like Matt Appleman's approch to this. Matt Appleman on Crank length (https://www.applemanbicycles.com/resources/riders-guide-to-crank-length/) This is a webpage with a discussion and different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Velo Mule

It looks ok to me. I'd ride it. Three arm...

It looks ok to me. I'd ride it. Three arm aluminum cranks were not common. Your bike has a vintage look because of that. That is good, but these three arm cranks also don't have much of a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,180
Posted By Velo Mule

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your...

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your right $50 isn't much any more. And this is with the bottom bracket that you can choose to use or revert back to the one piece crank and the original...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 786
Posted By Velo Mule

I look at drivers at intersections, and look for...

I look at drivers at intersections, and look for faces in the rear view mirrors, but that is getting increasingly hard, at least in my neighborhood, as the use of tints on front side windows and even...
Forum: Northeast
04-08-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 319,564
Posted By Velo Mule

Hempstead Lake State Park north of the Southern...

Hempstead Lake State Park north of the Southern State Parkway. In the background, beyond the pond is the Southern State Parkway.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By Velo Mule

I think I'd buy my Serotta if I ever came across...

I think I'd buy my Serotta if I ever came across it again. But my wife would think I've gone one bike too far and I may not ride it all that much considering the fleet that I have now. Then again,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,785
Views: 250,322
Posted By Velo Mule

Bat House

It is good to have some bats around when there are lots of misquito's. Sometimes it is alo good to make sure that they have a good place to live.

This is Hempstead Lake State Park in NY. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By Velo Mule

One more thought icemilkcoffee, you could get...

One more thought icemilkcoffee, you could get what is called music wire and wind it around a the rod and then form the part to hold the end of the hose. Music wire is formable. It looks like it is...
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