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Posted By Strawbunyan

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OPs shifters.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-28-24, 01:47 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 700

Posted By Strawbunyan

Pic assist ...

Pic assist
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Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-28-24, 11:05 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 700

Posted By Strawbunyan

can you guys point out or describe for us newbs...

can you guys point out or describe for us newbs what on that freewheel we should be looking at to make that determination? If that was a cleaned up freewheel for sale, I would have bought it if I...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-28-24, 10:09 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 700

Posted By Strawbunyan

I am by no means an expert(they will be along...

I am by no means an expert(they will be along shortly)but the cogs on that look chill to me.
it definitely cannot hurt to get a new chain to put on the bike, if the cogs are worn and you need new...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-28-24, 09:18 AM

Replies: 36

Want to restore this vintage bike.

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Posted By Strawbunyan

Do they look like this? ...

Do they look like this?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-27-24, 12:22 PM

Replies: 56

“Golden Anniversary Ride” bike: 1974 Legnano

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Posted By Strawbunyan

I am really looking forward to seeing and hearing...

I am really looking forward to seeing and hearing about the ride. This is excellent.

Forum: Commuting

05-26-24, 01:32 PM

Replies: 139

Sticky 2024 How Was Your Commute?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

The one day so far this week that the forecast...

The one day so far this week that the forecast didn't call for rain....it rained on my way in. I am glad it did, it felt kinda nice. Even took my helmet off and let the old noggin get some cool off...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-26-24, 01:27 PM

Replies: 22

Bike seat issues

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Posted By Strawbunyan

I tighten all my bolts like this. Except I don't...

I tighten all my bolts like this. Except I don't back them off.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-26-24, 12:37 PM

Replies: 152

Are You A Spinner Or A Grinder Up Hills?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

my knees actually seem to hurt worse on the days...

my knees actually seem to hurt worse on the days i try to spin, and I know my lungs do.... When I grind I feel it all in my quads, not my knees.

Forum: Commuting

05-26-24, 09:54 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

it definitely is not as wet here as where I am...

it definitely is not as wet here as where I am from. but I was also surprised by the amount of days it rains, considering i dont think it is a humid environment...even though the people around here...

Forum: Commuting

05-26-24, 09:41 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

Thank you. I caught myself after I said it and...

Thank you. I caught myself after I said it and did feel like a bit of a ding doing. Hahaha. I still think SS when talking about FG sometimes as it isn't something I get involved in much. I really...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-25-24, 11:53 PM

Replies: 152

Are You A Spinner Or A Grinder Up Hills?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

Being new to cycling I have been testing both...

Being new to cycling I have been testing both recently. I have a MTB that has ridiculous gears 34x11-42 9spd and an old touring rig that has a 53/42x11-24 6spd. I ride both long low grade hills and...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 04:11 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

uphill I can do the pedal harder routine. It is...

uphill I can do the pedal harder routine. It is the down hill I don't like. Even with a 53/11 I want more push on the declines. Maybe a single speed instead of a fixed gear so I can just relax and...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 01:11 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

Overhauling does sound fun, you are speaking my...

Overhauling does sound fun, you are speaking my language now.
I'll try to find a gear I like on my current bikes and do some test rides trying to resist the urge to shift and see if it is...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 12:16 PM

Replies: 139

Sticky 2024 How Was Your Commute?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

Tundra_Man your "consecutive commute" posts are...

Tundra_Man your "consecutive commute" posts are very inspiring and they make me want to ride my bike to work more and more. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 12:05 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

This was my concern. If the bike is soaked, and i...

This was my concern. If the bike is soaked, and i cover it, then the sun comes out, instead of drying the bike it would steam it under the cover.

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 11:43 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

I had not considered a fixed gear for this. thank...

I had not considered a fixed gear for this. thank you.
I do have a gear on my current 80s bike that I stay in almost exclusively when I am commuting except for when I go up that 10% hill on the way...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-24-24, 10:13 AM

Replies: 23

I like the paint, looks nice. Any thoughts?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

I like the color alot. But the condition of the...

I like the color alot. But the condition of the BB shell and what I can see of the head tube and the stem makes me worry that a proper prep was not done before it was sprayed...good prep work is 99%...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 10:03 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could...

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could probably find a junk bike around here pretty cheap. I don't know how much i would enjoy riding it to work but atleast i wouldn't be ruining my brand...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-24, 09:53 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

I am attempting to interact with humans instead...

I am attempting to interact with humans instead of robots. If everone just googled everything this forum would be empty so Forgive me for not running to AI every time I have a question....i assumed...

Forum: Commuting

05-23-24, 07:30 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

I'll be using a MTB on the rain days and it has...

I'll be using a MTB on the rain days and it has sealed hubs and BB so that is a plus. I will stock on grease either way and make sure to pack all of it nice and full frequently as well as checking...

Forum: Commuting

05-23-24, 01:45 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 548

Posted By Strawbunyan

Fair weather to rain or shine transition.

I decided I am going to make the transition from fair weather commuter to a no matter what commuter. I swore I wasn't going to but,I ordered a rack that will hold my dry bag so I can keep my work...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-22-24, 10:46 AM

Replies: 8,836

What came in the post for you today?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

if the USPS did not ship this for free they...

if the USPS did not ship this for free they really dropped the ball and should be ashamed of themselves.
even better story if it came Fed-ex :lol:

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-22-24, 10:33 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

I thought my wife was the sane one in our...

I thought my wife was the sane one in our relationship.....I showed her some bar tape I wanted to get...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-22-24, 10:00 AM

Replies: 4

Fuji feels slow

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Posted By Strawbunyan

Have you spun the cranks without the chain in the...

Have you spun the cranks without the chain in the past and did not notice the clicking? Or is this the first time due to the slow feeling? How old is your chain? When you lift the wheels off the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 07:13 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

GOLD! ...

GOLD!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 03:12 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

:tandem:like two peas in a pod :lol:

:tandem:like two peas in a pod :lol:

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 02:34 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

I checked out BTP, they do have some cool stuff. ...

I checked out BTP, they do have some cool stuff.
I don't think I am trying to mess with cork but this Grandma's couch look really does it for me. ...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 02:09 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you! That is the company I was looking...

thank you!
That is the company I was looking at. I was on their web page and saw a that they have a lot options. I am assuming i dont need huge rolls of it, i saw that they sell it from very little...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 01:37 PM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases...

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases as they do save me gas and wear and tear on the family vehicle and also let's me leave said vehicle with my wife so she isn't stuck at home while I am...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 01:31 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

Really windy today, So I decided to get rid of...

Really windy today, So I decided to get rid of the last of the black cable housing today.
I watched a video and read a few articles that said bar tape can be removed and rewrapped so I decided to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 09:43 AM

Replies: 530

Bikes on Bridges

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Posted By Strawbunyan

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a...

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a blessing.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 09:19 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

believe me, I considered it. The dive into this...

believe me, I considered it. The dive into this world of C&V bikes has been an exercise in restraint to say the least and I don't need anymore debt right now. Someone else will get to enjoy those...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 08:56 AM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

I noticed the lack of cable adjusters and the ad...

I noticed the lack of cable adjusters and the ad said "untested" so I figured this particular example of them was probably going to need a second set for parts hahahah. I actually liked the wear on...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-21-24, 12:54 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

I was just peeping that. :D

I was just peeping that. :D

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-20-24, 11:43 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

I reallllly need to stay off the internet. is...

I reallllly need to stay off the internet.
is it just me or do I absolutely need these levers and brakes for this bike?...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-20-24, 07:32 PM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

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, 05:01 PM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

I was searching for NOS when those popped up,...

I was searching for NOS when those popped up, just wanted to see what a set of unused ones would cost.
I was really hoping that they are listed way above what they are worth cause I'm not paying...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-20-24, 01:35 PM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

Is this right? Am I crazy or are they? Did I...

Is this right? Am I crazy or are they? Did I dream a dream too big?
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-20-24, 01:27 PM

Replies: 148

Views: 4,781

Posted By Strawbunyan

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd...

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd commute to work, 3rd commute overall....

Forum: Commuting

05-20-24, 01:15 PM

Replies: 139

Sticky 2024 How Was Your Commute?

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Posted By Strawbunyan

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

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today I decided I would take it easy, and ride slowly instead of trying...

Forum: Commuting

05-19-24, 11:01 PM

Replies: 139

Sticky 2024 How Was Your Commute?

Views: 7,792

Posted By Strawbunyan

And one from the ride home. My top speed has not...

And one from the ride home. My top speed has not really increased much but my average speed is up 3MPH from my original bike so I guess the flats and uphill areas are better. ...

Forum: Commuting

05-19-24, 01:36 PM

Replies: 139

Sticky 2024 How Was Your Commute?

Views: 7,792

Posted By Strawbunyan

Beautiful day today after a couple days of...

Beautiful day today after a couple days of thunderstorms and since I had finally done enough shakedown cruises and made enough excuses....I rode the 1982 AD SLE to work today for the first time.
I...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-19-24, 01:24 PM

Replies: 530

Bikes on Bridges

Views: 42,022

Posted By Strawbunyan

SLEs first trip to work .

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-19-24, 05:41 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

and all from a seatpost...fantastic...

and all from a seatpost...fantastic inspiration...that bike belongs in a museum.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-19-24, 05:37 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

I don't actually have the levers yet(or any of...

I don't actually have the levers yet(or any of the parts at all for that matter) i just stole that photo for reference. I was pondering the project and since i knew i wanted shifterbreaks, i started...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-19-24, 01:01 AM

Replies: 67

Views: 1,922

Posted By Strawbunyan

it appears we have the same starting line with...

it appears we have the same starting line with the same "bring back the 90s" goal. We even need the same size frame. It will be interesting to see how far the two bikes vere off in the end. I will...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-18-24, 11:38 PM

Replies: 67