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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,979
Posted By eyemkeith

That’s a good point. I don’t know, honestly. I...

That’s a good point. I don’t know, honestly. I know where I want to end up, and have a serious miserly streak but lack the skills to do this myself. Now that I say it out loud, a new hub in an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,979
Posted By eyemkeith

You're right. The 105s aren't as pretty as I'd...

You're right. The 105s aren't as pretty as I'd like, but those VOs are twice the price. Also this hub is going to be laced to a 30-year-old Ritchey rim, so maybe I should be a little more reasonable....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,979
Posted By eyemkeith

Whoa! Nice catch, dude. Thank you!

Whoa! Nice catch, dude. Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,979
Posted By eyemkeith

Yeah, I know I'm looking for a unicorn. but I...

Yeah, I know I'm looking for a unicorn. but I thought I'd try to get out of this cheaper by swapping the hub into my existing rim and not resort to buying a new rim too. May not be able to, tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,979
Posted By eyemkeith

No hubs to be found; Also, Velo-Orange Hubs worth the money?

I've recently learned that I picked the wrong time to look into picking up a new rear hub to upgrade my old ride. Did Shimano just shut down and not tell me? There's even a dearth on the electronic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By eyemkeith

Thanks all. I knew I came to the right place. ...

Thanks all. I knew I came to the right place.

In my crash course in Peugeot bikes over the last 24 hours, this model seems to have numerous devotees. The seller is asking $350, which I think is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By eyemkeith

Very helpful. Thank you!!

Very helpful. Thank you!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By eyemkeith

The photo isn't mine. It's what the seller is...

The photo isn't mine. It's what the seller is using. I would have shot the drive side for certain. But thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By eyemkeith

Identifying a Peugeot

Hi all.

I'm wondering if anyone could ID this bike. The seller knows nothing about it and can't even tell me if the frame is lugged, because I can't actually tell from the picture. I'm hoping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By eyemkeith

Thanks for checking, mister. I really appreciate...

Thanks for checking, mister. I really appreciate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By eyemkeith

Wow. That’s beautiful!

Wow. That’s beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By eyemkeith

Thanks, mister! Good question on the fork length....

Thanks, mister! Good question on the fork length. I wish I had a good answer, other than "what the old gal came with in 1992." lol. I'll see if I can take 'er apart before Sunday. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By eyemkeith

I had seen that. And it is all kinds of pretty....

I had seen that. And it is all kinds of pretty. I'm not smart enough to know if that would work with my 26'' wheels. There are plenty of smart people here I hope can shed some insight.

Of course,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By eyemkeith

Lugged fork unicorn

Hi all.

I'd love to replace the unicrown fork on my old bridgestone with a lugged fork. But it seems looking for a 1-inch, threaded fork with canti bosses for a 26'' wheel is akin to looking for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By eyemkeith

Handlebar mount mirror suggestions

Hi all. I ride an old bike with north road bars and I’m looking for a handlebar mounted mirror.

I know everyone has opinions, and I don’t wanna turn this into a “mirrors are stupid/no, you’re...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By eyemkeith

Not necessarily. If you know of anything, let me...

Not necessarily. If you know of anything, let me know. I know its difficult to get your hands on even the simplest things right now, let alone weird old stock.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By eyemkeith

Older Bike Seat Post

Hi all.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a 26.2 seat post that has a good bit of set back? I'm not finding anything in the usual haunts.

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By eyemkeith

Good advice. Thank you!

Good advice. Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By eyemkeith

Thanks, guys. Too cool of all of you. And thanks...

Thanks, guys. Too cool of all of you. And thanks for taking it easy on someone who clearly has no clue what he’s doing. It all helps!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By eyemkeith

Bottom bracket question

Hi all.

I did something impulsive and stupid and won an auction on a crankset that, as it turns out, won’t fit my bottom bracket. It’s a Shimano Ultegra 6500 Crankset. I failed to see that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By eyemkeith

Oh, awesome. That's great!

Oh, awesome. That's great!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By eyemkeith

I think I am leaning toward the 9-speed...

I think I am leaning toward the 9-speed cassettes, actually. Seems like that fits me best. Plus, they're about $20 cheaper.

And to answer questions: I run a triple up front and use bar ends,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By eyemkeith

Thanks, guys. I should have been clearer, tho. If...

Thanks, guys. I should have been clearer, tho. If it fits, I'd just as soon go with a 10-speed and give the old girl a little upgrade.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By eyemkeith

Modern Hub on old bike

Hi all. I'm hoping you smart people can help me.

I'm looking at a new set of wheels for my 90s Bridgestone XO-2 - its first ever new set of shoes -- and I've found a set that I like but I'm not...
Forum: For Sale
07-21-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,868
Posted By eyemkeith

It actually stands for "No Brainer." It's an...

It actually stands for "No Brainer." It's an oddity in the Bridgestone world, only produced in 1993 and added to that year's offerings AFTER the catalog came out, so it's not even in there. It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By eyemkeith

Wheel Upgrade questions

HI all.

I'm tapping into the collective base of institutional knowledge once again, as I'm considering upgrading my wheelset. I have the original wheels on my '92 Bridgestone XO-2 -- Ritchey...
Forum: For Sale
07-17-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By eyemkeith

I don't know if you were waiting for a response,...

I don't know if you were waiting for a response, but sure, of course you could come by for a test ride.
Forum: For Sale
07-15-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By eyemkeith

Ah, I didn't realize there was a post requirement...

Ah, I didn't realize there was a post requirement to PM someone. Apologies.

I'm selling it because its wrong that no one is riding it. Like lots of people who get into bicycling, I found another...
Forum: For Sale
07-14-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By eyemkeith

I am in NJ. PM me for details.

I am in NJ. PM me for details.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,059
Posted By eyemkeith

That's pretty cool! Yah, I'd have to go with...

That's pretty cool!
Yah, I'd have to go with brakes that have more reach, probably.
I'm not committed to doing it, but the thought appeals to me. The size says to me more like road bike, but with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,059
Posted By eyemkeith

I'm not necessarily buying them. But I am...

I'm not necessarily buying them. But I am interested. I currently have 1.95 tires on my XO, which baaaaaarley fit, but they do. They're nice, but, if I'm honest, a little bit overkill. I've heard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,059
Posted By eyemkeith

Geeze. I've looked at that catalog a hundred...

Geeze. I've looked at that catalog a hundred times and never noticed. I feel kinda stoopit now.

Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,059
Posted By eyemkeith

Bridgestone XO-2 Rear Spacing

Hi all.

This may be covered a thousand times, but I swear I didn't find anything when I searched. I have an XO-2 and I'm eyeing a set of 650b wheels, but I'm unsure of my bike's rear spacing....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,157
Posted By eyemkeith

The OP never brought up expanding Strava for...

The OP never brought up expanding Strava for anything, just using it for an unintended, and severely creepy, purpose. So the discussion, for 60-some posts, was never about "a hypothetical scenario."...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,157
Posted By eyemkeith

Naturally, if you change entirely the way Strava...

Naturally, if you change entirely the way Strava is set up, I agree, yes, it would of course eliminate the creepiness of it all. But the fact is, Strava is a bike app, marketed to and used by bike...
Forum: For Sale
07-11-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,868
Posted By eyemkeith

yep.

yep.
Forum: For Sale
07-11-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By eyemkeith

Just dropped the price on my bike. It's basically...

Just dropped the price on my bike. It's basically a brand new machine for hundreds less than in the store. Thanks for looking!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,157
Posted By eyemkeith

I can't like this post hard enough. Also,...

I can't like this post hard enough.

Also, if there are any women here, I'm guessing its few. And not just because of actual discussion of the supposed merits of strava as a creeper app, which is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,157
Posted By eyemkeith

Yes. You hear that from women all the time. Why,...

Yes. You hear that from women all the time. Why, oh why, aren't there more men around me while I'm running, or at the grocery store, or walking down the street, or at the gym. It's a real problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,157
Posted By eyemkeith

Is it any great wonder more women aren't into...

Is it any great wonder more women aren't into cycling? Jesus, just let them ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
Posted By eyemkeith

Totally did not know that. Thanks, mister!

Totally did not know that. Thanks, mister!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
Posted By eyemkeith

Former head of Shimano died Friday

Dunno if this interests anyone, but the former head of Shimano died Friday.
https://bykeithbrown.com/2020/07/07/yoshizo-shimano-former-president-of-the-bike-parts-giant-dies/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,654
Posted By eyemkeith

I’ve seen several rb-1s upward of $1k with zero...

I’ve seen several rb-1s upward of $1k with zero gold or diamond plated anything on them. What size is your bike?
Forum: For Sale
07-05-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By eyemkeith

2017 REI Co-Op ADV 1.1 (formerly Novara Randonee)

2017 Model. Gray and black with orange highlights. The first year after REI rebranded the Novara Randonee. Absolutely excellent condition. Looks and functions perfectly. Maaaaaaybe 300 miles on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,654
Posted By eyemkeith

I did see that, yah. But I'm vertically...

I did see that, yah. But I'm vertically challenged. I'd need a 50 to 52 cm frame.
Forum: For Sale
07-05-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,868
Posted By eyemkeith

Bridgestone NB-26

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0182ea5e_7caf_4fb9_bec9_4fc4e9277ac5_b4dc3b48cf68051b426f4684ad20362c5e972376.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,654
Posted By eyemkeith

Bridgestone RB-1, minus the cult price

Hi all.

I'd love to get me a 1991 or so Bridgestone RB-1, but man, those prices for a 30-year-old bike are nutty. I hear they ride really nice, and, full disclosure, I'm a full-on Bridgestone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By eyemkeith

True. Copenhagen is light years ahead. But they...

True. Copenhagen is light years ahead. But they started somewhere, right? I think that was all the article was trying to hint at. Perhaps it was hyperbole to shoot that far.

I think if nothing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 07:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By eyemkeith

Yep. Same all over. My local bike shop is...

Yep. Same all over.

My local bike shop is barren, and the masked employees are frazzled with mountains of repairs of nearly forgotten old bikes dug out by people driven mad by quarantine. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,485
Posted By eyemkeith

That is awesome. Great story!

That is awesome. Great story!
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