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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,401
Posted By tbo

Beautiful bike. What's in the spokes of the front...

Beautiful bike. What's in the spokes of the front wheel?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

Oh my! Very nice.

Oh my! Very nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

Could be. I'll research the best way to...

Could be. I'll research the best way to compensate for that. Thinking that would be pulling the seat to the rear on the new post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

Certainly could be! But that new clamp...

Certainly could be!

But that new clamp seems to be a lot more complicated than it needs to be. The old clamp only has discrete angle adjustments, but you can't mess it up. Loosen, move one notch,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

Here are the two post in question - from google...

Here are the two post in question - from google image search.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/360x324/bntr_ssr_09_m_8603f85e4677460f014e0b76dbeb8630ae06b821.jpg

Old Style...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 06:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

That's what I thought, too. Thanks.

That's what I thought, too. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By tbo

New seatpost vs old - Old wins.

I picked up a new Trek FX3 to replace a 10 year old 7.2 FX. I use it as my daily driver for errands and wanted a bike that had the same feel, but has a carbon fork so my forearms didn't "buzz" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,638
Posted By tbo

NOLA and not a pile of rust! Good find. ...

NOLA and not a pile of rust! Good find.

Suggestion: Consider replacing the front brake with a modern Teckro Dual Pivot bolt-on replacement. The R559 (not recessed nut version) should do you fine....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,598
Posted By tbo

I know folks are always looking for Campy parts. ...

I know folks are always looking for Campy parts.

VINTAGE CAMPOGNOLO DERAILLEUR - $50 (https://sarasota.craigslist.org/bop/d/vintage-campognolo-derailleur/6524513372.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 07:15 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,747
Posted By tbo

This is because vendors or stores were issuing...

This is because vendors or stores were issuing gift cards that were good for one year (or less) or started charging "fees" on the cards so that the card would be useless over time. They got the cash...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-28-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By tbo

I'm in the same situation. Standing 6', 32"...

I'm in the same situation. Standing 6', 32" inseam (that's pretty short in comparison.) I had to put long replacement stem on my Raleigh Sports. Living with a little bit of a standover issue with my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 07:48 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,747
Posted By tbo

From an accounting perspective, they have now...

From an accounting perspective, they have now incurred $215,000 in liabilities in order to raise $215,000 in cash. Well worth it, and I'm glad it seems to have worked.

If your goal was to donate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,492
Posted By tbo

+1 on these. I keep one pair of these...

+1 on these.

I keep one pair of these around for both my old 1982 Fuji and my more recent Trek FX. I put them on whatever bike needs them, but I don't *have* to take them off immediately as they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,598
Posted By tbo

Greg LeMond '91 Tour de France Team Z Bike - $750 (Palm Bay)

Greg LeMond '91 Tour de France Team Z Bike - $750 (Palm Bay) (https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/bik/6179592884.html)

https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_kcehF5FSmp2_600x450.jpg

Selling this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,600
Posted By tbo

Ride it some more - weeks to months. If you just...

Ride it some more - weeks to months. If you just started riding, there is more that this bike can teach you about the bike you really want.

Such as:


Do you like this riding position or do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,600
Posted By tbo

They might clean up, but by the picture, the...

They might clean up, but by the picture, the brake hoods have crossed that line from "original patina" to "yuck".:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,598
Posted By tbo

Masi - Campagnolo 50th anniversary

This might be someone's Grail bike...I guess it would have to be for that price.

Masi - Campagnolo 50th anniversary - $5500 (Longwood FL) (https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/6157580794.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By tbo

We might have that exact rug to store our bikes...

We might have that exact rug to store our bikes on. Hardware store special, about $60.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By tbo

The Al frame bike is showing signs of rust on its...

The Al frame bike is showing signs of rust on its steel parts, particularly the nuts, bolts, and on the brake noodles. This is new from being in Florida versus previous home in Southern California. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By tbo

Where do you store your steel Bikes?

We live in Florida and have three steel bikes and one Al frame bike. The steel bikes are actually stored in the house proper, under air conditioning and the aluminium frame hybrid lives in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By tbo

Here is a thread on seat post length...

Here is a thread on seat post length (http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/968481-minimum-seatpost-insertion.html).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,447
Posted By tbo

I have used both the Tekro R559 and R539 as...

I have used both the Tekro R559 and R539 as replacements for vintage caliper brakes on three different bikes. If your clearance is right at 55 mm, go with the R539, as that point is in the middle of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,679
Posted By tbo

Hopefully last - Bike crash involving a car....

Hopefully last - Bike crash involving a car. Wasn't first.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-17, 09:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,517
Posted By tbo

It is not uncommon to need a new saddle or seat....

It is not uncommon to need a new saddle or seat. It provides the main load-bearing interface between the bicycle and the rider. As each rider is going to be different anatomically, it is not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By tbo

If you are truly interested in this bike, take a...

If you are truly interested in this bike, take a look at this ongoing thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/623699-love-english-3-speeds.html) in C&V professing love for these types of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,659
Posted By tbo

+1 on this. Don't really care about the weight...

+1 on this. Don't really care about the weight that much. Purchased my hybrid 9 years ago, not getting the carbon fork was the one and only misstep, maybe.

At the time, it was several hundred...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-17, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,117
Posted By tbo

Not sure how you feel about a hybrid metro/bike...

Not sure how you feel about a hybrid metro/bike commute. Does Metro Green allow bikes in a reasonable fashion? Take it out to Greenbelt Metro, ride bike from there.

BTW, geared bike. Real brakes....
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,419
Posted By tbo

Not in this state or county. No money for...

Not in this state or county. No money for standard repaving, never mind infrastructure expansion of any sort, including even putting in complete sidewalks next to 45 mph roads. They start up and die...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,385
Posted By tbo

I picked up a 22t rear cog for less than $10...

I picked up a 22t rear cog for less than $10 including shipping. It took about 10 to 15 minutes to replace it, about the same time as changing a tire. There are youtube videos that will show you how....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,598
Posted By tbo

Maybe nothing fancy, but decent enough price. ...

Maybe nothing fancy, but decent enough price.

https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/bik/6139998443.html

1960s schwinn le tour II - $50 (Melbourne)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-17, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,856
Posted By tbo

+1 on wrists shouldn't hurt. Seat adjustment is a...

+1 on wrists shouldn't hurt. Seat adjustment is a good idea. Also, a slight adjustment to the angle of the grips might help. A first guess is that you would want to slightly raise the palm area of...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 09:56 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,662
Posted By tbo

Long coats and scarves, maybe? Plus, why not?...

Long coats and scarves, maybe? Plus, why not? Weight is not that much of a design criterium, is it? If someone wearing a skirt, suit coat, long coat or other non-spandex-y clothes prefers the top...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,662
Posted By tbo

The "70% of Dutch bicycle commutes" mentioned...

The "70% of Dutch bicycle commutes" mentioned relates to the people riding any bicycle for commuting in The Netherlands. My bad. Didn't make that clear. I have no breakout information on types of...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,662
Posted By tbo

Re: The Magical Dutch Bike When my wife...

Re: The Magical Dutch Bike

When my wife started bike commuting, I did some research on the magical Dutch bike and their riders. Here are the basics:


70% of Dutch bicycle commutes are less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,555
Posted By tbo

This just sent me down an Internet rabbit hole. I...

This just sent me down an Internet rabbit hole. I thought it was mildly interesting, so I started searching for vintage plastic bottles for materials used, and somehow ended up on the CafePress...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,620
Posted By tbo

Recover, then ride. Limit your rides to...

Recover, then ride. Limit your rides to diagnostic only - "can do this, but can't do that" - around the house.

The quoted statement should tell you that you should be off the bike as far as...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,741
Posted By tbo

We converted a 35 year old three-speed into a low...

We converted a 35 year old three-speed into a low speed (no shower, work clothes) commuter for my wife. It took some money to replace the steel wheels with aluminum, put on modern dual-pivot brakes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 62,401
Posted By tbo

+1 on the cockpit look. I also have that on a...

+1 on the cockpit look. I also have that on a Fuji. Seems right, in it's own way. Very well matched in height to the Nitto stem. Also cleans up the downtube, with no metal protuberances. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-17, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By tbo

I'm trying to figure out how the pedals work. I...

I'm trying to figure out how the pedals work. I guess it's just like a two-person paddle boat. Steering and braking seems to be only on the left side? So that is the solo mount. I guess it keeps your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-17, 05:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,251
Posted By tbo

I just did a quick search of ebay and expected to...

I just did a quick search of ebay and expected to find a lot of NOS pulleys. This does not seem to be the case. In fact, not a whole lot of 12t pulleys listed at all. Just something to keep in mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,236
Posted By tbo

That's true. The gearing on this hybrid is...

That's true.

The gearing on this hybrid is designed to go from 0 to 16 mph in the same gear very quickly, and that's about 75% of the top speed. I live in about two gears most of the time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-17, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,236
Posted By tbo

I have the same experience with my 2008 Trek 7.2...

I have the same experience with my 2008 Trek 7.2 FX Hybrid. It out accelerates every other bike I have ever owned. It's also measurable.

When riding around town, I would occasionally get met at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,856
Posted By tbo

Here is a thread on tire wear....

Here is a thread on tire wear. (http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/538127-does-your-back-tire-wear-faster-than-front-tire.html)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,856
Posted By tbo

My impression is that this is a problem for most...

My impression is that this is a problem for most bikes, once you start riding them at speed - 15 miles per hour or so. If you only go 5 to 10 miles an hour on a cruiser tire that has a huge amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By tbo

Here is a reference to an older thread...

Here is a reference to an older thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/450381-bike-weight-rider-weight-speed-whats-real-deal.html).

There are numerous other threads on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,783
Posted By tbo

craigslist is very hit and miss. It varies a lot...

craigslist is very hit and miss. It varies a lot by location. I used to live in Southern California and CL was amazing for bikes. Here in coastal Central Florida, it's very slim picking indeed. What...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,709
Posted By tbo

Older picture, has another Wald on the drive side...

Older picture, has another Wald on the drive side of the rack.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Posted By tbo

I'll buy that. Let's just say that it is...

I'll buy that.

Let's just say that it is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. After I posted, I started thinking about the minor adjustments. That is certainly the...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Posted By tbo

Just "ride your ride" as people have suggested...

Just "ride your ride" as people have suggested and let it teach you things.

Pay attention to things that pop into your head about the bike that start with "I love the way this bike..." or "I wish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,581
Posted By tbo

49 cm frame? That's fairly small. Larger cranks...

49 cm frame? That's fairly small. Larger cranks (and big feet) may end up having clearance issues with front tire. That's especially problematic if your feet are mechanically attached to the pedals...
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