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05-06-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6,516
Views: 796,305
Posted By ascherer

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of...

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of 32-hole rims but they’re not as wide as the ones I want to use. Thank you, gentlemen. Appreciate your checking.
05-06-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6,516
Views: 796,305
Posted By ascherer

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than...

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than good enough. 36 hole silver? Dare I ask about skewers?
When I put the ISO up I thought I'd seen a second orphaned drive side arm but the bin only had...
05-06-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 854
Posted By ascherer

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy...

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy healing.
Great cover image on the Flickr album BTW. Still have the t-shirt.
05-06-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6,516
Views: 796,305
Posted By ascherer

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set...

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set of wheels starting with a silver 105 5700 freehub, looking for a front or similar.
In another department, I was checking out my Stronglight bin and I...
05-05-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 233,365
Posted By ascherer

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the...

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the young fellow who didn’t seem to know much about it when I admired the build. Maybe his dad built it for him.
...
05-05-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 38,760
Posted By ascherer

Rosendale, New York ...

Rosendale, New York

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05-05-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27,153
Views: 3,160,469
Posted By ascherer

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W...

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W (Ontario & Western) trail out of Kingston south to the hamlet of Alligereville, just west of the Mohonk Mountain House. A few miles on road then on the...
05-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 951,615
Posted By ascherer

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset...

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset on my Mercian when I moved it to hilly country, but the 44 seemed a tad small for a fast road bike. The Thin Man sold me a 48, and once I installed...
05-04-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit...

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit the transfer station on Saturdays, it's the only time I can rely on getting there so that means rides happen after. Today was 31+ miles south on the...
05-02-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,217
Posted By ascherer

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR...

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR is appreciated, Guy.
04-28-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,153
Views: 3,160,469
Posted By ascherer

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late...

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late start, but if I'm being honest not really much later than my lazy weekend self manages when there aren't folks staying over. about 15 miles out the...
04-28-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the...

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the morning, then encroaching rain limited me to a neat 25 on the Mercian today. Glad to have gotten out, and first ride in shorts!...
04-27-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,300
Posted By ascherer

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15,...

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15, skinny and stupid when I started riding in earnest. I didn’t know any better or realize how challenging climbing on my Varsity was, I just knew I...
04-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8,808
Views: 1,129,854
Posted By ascherer

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice...

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice set of 6402 hubs from kansascity and this week a fantastic seat post and stem for my 72 PX10 from Iniezione. Stem is NOS!...
04-25-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 849
Posted By ascherer

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming....

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming. Use as directed.
04-20-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of...

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of 40 miles on the Paramount.
70s-90s music fans will probably know about this famous recording studio in Bearsville.
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04-19-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,491
Posted By ascherer

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair...

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair came in 48 with cantis in some years. I restomodded one for my wife:...
04-18-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 796
Posted By ascherer

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful...

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful photography.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,399
Posted By ascherer

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By ascherer

PM sent...

PM sent...
04-17-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By ascherer

PM incoming.

PM incoming.
04-17-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,584
Views: 997,557
Posted By ascherer

Jandd saddle covers...

Jandd saddle covers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-OS). I started getting them to use while transporting bikes on a car rack, and leave them on the leather saddles while they're at...
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,584
Views: 997,557
Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,399
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,278
Posted By ascherer

Storage and display for me are all about utility....

Storage and display for me are all about utility. Grab-and-Go bikes that get ridden regularly are in the garage in Woodstock and guest bikes, projects-in-waiting, and fosters are in the basement....
04-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,338
Posted By ascherer

I’m out! GLWTS!

I’m out! GLWTS!
04-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,338
Posted By ascherer

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.
04-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By ascherer

Shucks. Enjoy!

Shucks. Enjoy!
04-14-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By ascherer

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next...

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next additions...
04-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By ascherer

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,036
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
04-12-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,366
Posted By ascherer

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus...

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus repair took longer to resolve than the right - I overdid it too early and have been doing virtual PT for what seems like forever. Patience and stamina,...
04-07-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 951,615
Posted By ascherer

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want...

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want to put in the time. It's off to the side now so maybe one day, some day...
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 951,615
Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
04-05-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 62,718
Posted By ascherer

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and...

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and bring it back to the city on Monday. It begins!
04-05-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 62,718
Posted By ascherer

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a...

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a landmarked building in midtown Manhattan and have been asking for indoor bike parking since I started 10 years back. After we returned to the office from...
04-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 62,718
Posted By ascherer

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my...

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my International from last season.
...
04-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By ascherer

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this...

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this is lucky...
03-31-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

I had the opportunity to get out again today for...

I had the opportunity to get out again today for a few hours. Same direction but different roads.
...
03-31-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm...

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm pondering a different build approach.
03-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21,793
Views: 3,124,143
Posted By ascherer

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and...

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and had today off so I squeezed in just shy of 25 bright, windy miles. The Falcon had freewheel issues towards the end of last season and hadn't gotten...
03-29-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By ascherer

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars...

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars (38? 40?) are just too narrow. I need 42-44 but I want old logo Cinellis, either Giros or Campiones.
03-27-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 603
Posted By ascherer

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer...

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer and Retrofriction shifters, and you're ready to pull stumps in smooth style!...
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,347
Posted By ascherer

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the...

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the hills than walk. It's an Ultra 6 14-32 from our friend pastorbobnlnh, a Pat 72 NR derailleur, and 48/42 up front.
03-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,347
Posted By ascherer

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing,...

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing, talking myself into it, you snagged it. Well done indeed!
03-27-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,347
Posted By ascherer

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man...

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man gearinghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9898_c27ec78ada116d05ce69494eb0813b3e0b3fb841.jpeg

1970 Raleigh Professional Mk I å la...
03-26-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 951,615
Posted By ascherer

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but...

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but occasionally useful) to sell single fenders! The unicyclist and trike market might welcome it...
03-25-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 951,615
Posted By ascherer

Soma Rain Dog...

Soma Rain Dog (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-fenders-rain-dog-2894?search=rain+dog#attr=2700,643,3007) seems to be available in white.
03-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,300
Posted By ascherer

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My...

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My mom bought it from a co-worker in ‘67 when I was not quite 11. By the spring of ‘72 I had learned to ride and wrench on it, but I turned my back on it...
03-20-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8,808
Views: 1,129,854
Posted By ascherer

Exactly. Will be interested to know the results!

Exactly. Will be interested to know the results!
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