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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Fahrenheit531

RD found, thanks RustyJames!

RD found, thanks RustyJames!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Haha Nope. My one remaining short-cage is too...

Haha Nope. My one remaining short-cage is too nice to tear apart. I'm still shopping, but will also consider a beat-to-hell Cyclone GT since all I really need is that spring.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Fahrenheit531

SWEET. I didn't think the spring could be...

SWEET. I didn't think the spring could be replaced. I have a short-cage Cyclone that I can cannibalize. Bikeforums to the rescue again! Thank you both!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Hilarious. Love it. I smoked Camels, earned a...

Hilarious. Love it.
I smoked Camels, earned a Joe Camel ashtray. Zippos. Never a bike. :lol:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Fahrenheit531

My Cyclone Got Blewn Up. WTB

Looks like I need one of these. :lol:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/496x659/image_309281fd0b3da45cabbd4ab72f39e6a4cfed939e.png

1st Gen Cyclone GT, very good condition or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,367
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Brooks. They've been making saddles since the...

Brooks. They've been making saddles since the late 19th century.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x473/image_9e55832b60f716f51f3d4c1866322064fdcd73a5.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,367
Posted By Fahrenheit531

This machine deserves a Brooks.

This machine deserves a Brooks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,596
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Supercool, and I'd happily throw my money at this...

Supercool, and I'd happily throw my money at this guy if thought I could get anywhere near a reasonable offer. Landshark content ahead...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,581
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Yep. Sleeves and shrouds. :lol: "I'm sure...

Yep. Sleeves and shrouds. :lol:

"I'm sure the manual will indicate which lever is the velocitator and which is the deceleratrix..." -- Montgomery Burns
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,581
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Not everything is about you.

Not everything is about you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,581
Posted By Fahrenheit531

...and in front of the bars?

...and in front of the bars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,596
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Never seen one of these before. Man, it would've...

Never seen one of these before. Man, it would've been cool as a kid. We could've ridden 4 on here easy! Anyway, maybe it's so oddball that you just gotta have it...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 719
Posted By Fahrenheit531

A very cool tale. Thanks and enjoy!

A very cool tale. Thanks and enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,596
Posted By Fahrenheit531

If you've just gotta have one with 27" wheels and...

If you've just gotta have one with 27" wheels and turkey levers, your wait is over (https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/tucson-1974-10-schwinn-paramount/7763396865.html)!
On the other hand it looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,845
Posted By Fahrenheit531

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x800/raleighaero2_sm_82b82a8f93264d31054ffa3acd37654f9d1a6576.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,438
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I remember when I used to leave the house to go...

I remember when I used to leave the house to go to work...
:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,547
Posted By Fahrenheit531

https://youtu.be/_MAqdnUE6UQ?si=AIF-NhhiHlBvyKky

https://youtu.be/_MAqdnUE6UQ?si=AIF-NhhiHlBvyKky
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 824
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Supercool. Thanks for posting this!

Supercool. Thanks for posting this!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 911,588
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Great job on the bike. Can't take my eyes off the...

Great job on the bike. Can't take my eyes off the coral snake. :lol: Love it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,323
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I was out on my SS Raleigh today and during a...

I was out on my SS Raleigh today and during a long, gradual uphill with a light crosswind I decided that when I'm in the mood for single speed it's the inevitability that I like. The bike will not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,323
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Geared bikes and single speed.

Geared bikes and single speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 801
Posted By Fahrenheit531

That bike is absolutely unreal.

That bike is absolutely unreal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,292
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Wouldn't be the worst thing I've ever dropped...

Wouldn't be the worst thing I've ever dropped fifty bucks on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,186
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Pricey bike. If they're unwilling to make this...

Pricey bike. If they're unwilling to make this change at cost (or less) to make the sale, try another shop. They're mostly all Trek dealers now anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,248
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Meh.

Meh.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,738
Posted By Fahrenheit531

27" wheels are a deal breaker for a lot of...

27" wheels are a deal breaker for a lot of people.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I will say that the transition from stays to fork...

I will say that the transition from stays to fork ends is very clean, though. Smooth with real attention to detail, nice lines. I'd be curious to see the dropouts, and if they were handled similarly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Really digging this thread. Can't contribute much...

Really digging this thread. Can't contribute much more than "hey, that's a supercool bike." :thumb:
Contribution made.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,862
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Tried measuring contact patch while mounted,...

Tried measuring contact patch while mounted, because accuracy is key. Will continue to use PSI means of reference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,507
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I'd like to take a moment in favor of Velomine...

I'd like to take a moment in favor of Velomine (https://velomine.com/collections/road-bike-wheelsets) if you're looking at pre-built wheels. I've bought from them twice, including the wheels on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,507
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Yep. Go a-la-carte. Find the rims, spokes, and...

Yep. Go a-la-carte. Find the rims, spokes, and hubs you like, then present them to your local wheel builder.
A quick search for "spoke length calculator" will be helpful if you know your hubs/rims.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,862
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Never used the Silca calculator before. It...

Never used the Silca calculator before. It recommended 60ish, I've been running 52ish based on the Rene Herse calculator and will continue with that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 10,133
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Yes, the bike makes a difference. The real...

Yes, the bike makes a difference. The real question is will it make enough of a difference to impact the type of riding you want to do. For me, high-quality late-70s steel road bikes are just fine....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,967
Posted By Fahrenheit531

The Columbus Tretubi decal suggests a mid-tier...

The Columbus Tretubi decal suggests a mid-tier frame in an uncommon color. Suntour Superbe Road headset is high quality and supports the "bought as frame" idea, and the rest of the components (with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,025
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Actually I'm intrigued by this four-year-old...

Actually I'm intrigued by this four-year-old thread if only to ask: Did the OP's bike ever get rebuilt, refurbished, even restored?


If there's an update I'd be interested in seeing it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,362
Posted By Fahrenheit531

If that mug had ambushed me with a $50 price tag...

If that mug had ambushed me with a $50 price tag there would've been no hesitation: "Whoa. Yeah, didn't realize. Let's go ahead and cancel that one out, sorry about that."
No harm, no foul.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,913
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Huh. Thanks for the introduction! :thumb:

Huh. Thanks for the introduction! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Converting a terrible bike to single speed will...

Converting a terrible bike to single speed will generally result in a terrible single speed bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,046
Posted By Fahrenheit531

My experiment has begun. Just loaded up the kids'...

My experiment has begun. Just loaded up the kids' tubes with Flat Attack tire sealant (4oz per tire, two bottles, total cost at the LBS $26) and we'll see how that goes. I'll never use the stuff for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6,742
Views: 905,989
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Right now I'm making arrangements for a W1...

Right now I'm making arrangements for a W1 touring model, but depending on results I may want to try a road version. Leather preferred. If you happen to run across one do let me know. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By Fahrenheit531

PM sent to Slowride79. Thanks to all. If his...

PM sent to Slowride79. Thanks to all. If his offering doesn't get the job done I may be in touch on that white Selle Italia.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,111
Posted By Fahrenheit531

When the jar of Vlasic pickles is empty, the...

When the jar of Vlasic pickles is empty, the juice gets poured into the dedicated pickle juice jar. (I suppose this means some small percentage of the contents is literally years old.)
I see no...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By Fahrenheit531

WTB Women's Saddle (Avocet or...?)

WTB/Trade for women's Avocet saddle in good condition. I finally found a bike my daughter likes and rides, but don't want to break the bank as we trial-and-error saddles. Have multiple decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6,742
Views: 905,989
Posted By Fahrenheit531

WTB/Trade for women's Avocet saddle in good...

WTB/Trade for women's Avocet saddle in good condition. I finally found a bike my daughter likes and rides, but don't want to break the bank as we trial-and-error saddles. Have multiple decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,440
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I used to remove the thin, clear plastic bit. Now...

I used to remove the thin, clear plastic bit. Now I leave it on. For reasons unknown.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,217
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Overgeneralizations never cause any conflict...

Overgeneralizations never cause any conflict around here. I'm sure we'll get many insightful responses, and everyone will have fun and learn something.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,440
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I have stopped patching and setting them aside...

I have stopped patching and setting them aside for later because I too was seeing a high failure rate. If I patch a tube it is immediately placed inside a tire and inflated, based on the idea that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-14-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,496
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Bath salt zombie face eater guy could've told you...

Bath salt zombie face eater guy could've told you this long ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I'm endlessly impressed with your ability to read...

I'm endlessly impressed with your ability to read the minds and motivations of others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,970
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Can't coast while running. Comparison should...

Can't coast while running. Comparison should pretty much end there.
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