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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,795
Posted By TheChief

The screen shot that shows "This site has stepped...

The screen shot that shows "This site has stepped out for a bit" came up most of the day along with a message in the tab that stated "Site Suspended". I just tried it a few minutes ago and V-B came...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,697
Posted By TheChief

Yes it is and that I why I apologized for my...

Yes it is and that I why I apologized for my post. The post I was responding to was extremely offensive and I could not just ignore it. So, as I stated in my apology, I will not be exiled but I will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,697
Posted By TheChief

Dear Mr. Phil_gretz, I am new to this bike...

Dear Mr. Phil_gretz,

I am new to this bike forum business so I will probable do this wrong and upset some people. That will be unfortunate.

Your comment to me: “That's not how we think in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By TheChief

Where is the T thread for my Trek?

I think I can post a photo of my Trek 710 but where is the T thread. I saw the photos in the P thread and also saw the admonishment to the one who posted a C bike to the P bike photo page.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,697
Posted By TheChief

I don't think these local laws are designed to...

I don't think these local laws are designed to limit stupid behaviors as much as they are designed to protect the innocents that too often are victims of the stupid behaviors. Your "Let nature take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,697
Posted By TheChief

Really, hands off riding?

The kids around here ride their 7/8/9 km to school every day regardless of the rain/snow/occasional sunshine/ and what have you. So many of them have their ear-buds attached and their hands - both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Posted By TheChief

I gave up on the H+Son deal and just went ahead...

I gave up on the H+Son deal and just went ahead and ordered another set of Ryde Sputnik rims. My old Bike Nashbar 17Cx622 rims gave out - the bead was so worn after some 33 or so years that a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Posted By TheChief

700x23C tire on 23mm rim

I am having some serious issues with one of my old bike frames. My front fork has clearance for tires up to about 27/28mm (28C tire may fit if it does not stretch out to 30mm). H PLUS SON recommend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,553
Posted By TheChief

I just read your post today. Rather interesting...

I just read your post today. Rather interesting that this afternoon while working in the garage what sounded like a bomb went off right behind me as a tire I mounted yesterday decided to blow itself...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 12:34 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 49,325
Posted By TheChief

I read your three things and all I can think...

I read your three things and all I can think about is where were you when normal gearing was a 14 - 24 five-speed freewheel and 42 - 52 chain rings? 1 x whatever is such an incredible improvement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,874
Posted By TheChief

Rather interesting that a two-year old post is...

Rather interesting that a two-year old post is still relevant in providing useful information. I have an old NOS Campy Sport (still wrapped and in the box) headset that I have never used because one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 05:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,831
Posted By TheChief

Gary Fischer branded

A few years ago I picked up a set of Gary Fisher branded Wellgo k20410 pedals. These are not your top-of-the-line pedals and they are advertised as not accepting toe-clips. After riding them for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,895
Posted By TheChief

Thank you, I checked out the information on the...

Thank you, I checked out the information on the link you provided and I see that the BBS15 and 18 are model numbers identifying material and sleeve design. Interesting that I never realized that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,895
Posted By TheChief

BBS15 and BBS18

I am having a new frame built, my old Trek 710 is just too tall for after some 37 years, and I need some help understanding the bottom bracket specs. There was no problem with my old Campy NR bottom...
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