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03-27-24, 09:19 AM
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Posted By 52telecaster

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Morning coffee in my favorite mug!
03-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,417
Posted By 52telecaster

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am...

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am Satan himself.
03-26-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,001
Posted By 52telecaster

I think that's a pair and I'd love a review. The...

I think that's a pair and I'd love a review. The price is right!
03-25-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 623
Posted By 52telecaster

After dinner..... ...

After dinner.....
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03-25-24, 08:16 AM
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Views: 903,001
Posted By 52telecaster

Don't forget coupling caps!

Don't forget coupling caps!
03-24-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27,923
Views: 4,494,402
Posted By 52telecaster

I do that often because the later plastic oil...

I do that often because the later plastic oil fillers often break when you open them. The hub takes so little oil that it's easy to put a teaspoon in the axle end.
03-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,117
Posted By 52telecaster

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring...

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring once. 700x35 plus fenders fit!
03-22-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By 52telecaster

I think gitanes run this size in a few bikes

I think gitanes run this size in a few bikes
03-22-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 291
Posted By 52telecaster

I do that too. Mainly because they are lighter...

I do that too. Mainly because they are lighter and look cleaner.
03-22-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By 52telecaster

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides...

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides better than the 531 jubilee I have. However the 531 has the awesome long cage jubile derailleur which is just too cool.
03-21-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,900
Posted By 52telecaster

Imperfections make em ride so much better!

Imperfections make em ride so much better!
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
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Views: 903,001
Posted By 52telecaster

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding...

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding the volume control in. Picked this up today and found a bad solder joint. Now it sounds lovely!...
03-20-24, 09:55 PM
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Views: 903,001
Posted By 52telecaster

Many motos came with suntour. Seems like a...

Many motos came with suntour. Seems like a reasonable move. Vx is the bomb. Cheap, light and great working.
03-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,300
Posted By 52telecaster

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard...

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard from Antarctica!
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03-20-24, 06:54 PM
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Views: 4,054,117
Posted By 52telecaster

Suntour goodness!

Suntour goodness!
03-20-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,300
Posted By 52telecaster

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy...

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy when we found it. She's been riding a sekine for 8 years now.
03-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By 52telecaster

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame...

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame is rusted and awful because I only really like them for the hubs, switchgear and brakes.
03-18-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,117
Posted By 52telecaster

Those world sports are nice bikes, especially the...

Those world sports are nice bikes, especially the later ones. Excellent commuter possibilities.
03-18-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 731
Posted By 52telecaster

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I...

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I swear a well broke in sturmey archer aw hub seems to roll better than anything.
03-17-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,300
Posted By 52telecaster

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me...

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me appreciate all the cool old stuff I havnt thrown away.
03-16-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By 52telecaster

Talking to touring guys I once decided I would no...

Talking to touring guys I once decided I would no longer use Shimano brifters and was going to suntour barcons. Man I got some guff for it, but honestly I never looked back. The only index shifting I...
03-15-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,014
Posted By 52telecaster

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute....

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute. One day coming home from Dunlap torrential rains had the tunnel two feet deep in water. I turned back and took roads.
03-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,014
Posted By 52telecaster

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Bridge over route 6 in Peoria IL....
03-14-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 605
Posted By 52telecaster

Really beautiful!

Really beautiful!
03-14-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By 52telecaster

I really wanted to like it but I've become...

I really wanted to like it but I've become spoiled by the hubs.
03-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,900
Posted By 52telecaster

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Camping trip tonight on my three speed gitane tdf.
03-14-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,923
Views: 4,494,402
Posted By 52telecaster

Let us know how they build.

Let us know how they build.
03-14-24, 06:23 PM
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Views: 4,494,402
Posted By 52telecaster

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a...

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a camping trip tonight on the Rock Island trail....
03-14-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 79,196
Posted By 52telecaster

That's beautiful man!

That's beautiful man!
03-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By 52telecaster

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I...

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I remember but I tried one a year or so ago and while it was useful it was a distant second to a dynamo hub.
03-14-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,900
Posted By 52telecaster

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into...

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into the 650b stuff lately. So comfy for an old man, like you I rarely pedal through corners.
03-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,923
Views: 4,494,402
Posted By 52telecaster

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who...

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who mostly rode recumbents. He said climbing was aided by the backrest. I bet Freddy had no problem on it!
03-14-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By 52telecaster

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting...

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting I use modern dynamo hubs and modern led lights. Some things just work better. Heck my sturmey archer hubbed bikes have dynamos and led lights.
03-12-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By 52telecaster

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It's the latest thing!
03-12-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,923
Views: 4,494,402
Posted By 52telecaster

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious...

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious bluffs with climbs. They aren't long but they are steep!
03-12-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,212
Posted By 52telecaster

I have had those quick releases and I never had...

I have had those quick releases and I never had an issue.
03-11-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 897
Posted By 52telecaster

Really excellent

Really excellent
03-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By 52telecaster

It's a 74 with a later Waterford paint job....

It's a 74 with a later Waterford paint job. Actually it's my tow truck for my Monday night gigs.
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 399
Posted By 52telecaster

23"

23"
03-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By 52telecaster

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well....

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well. Personally I prefer the VO portuer bars in 23.8mm. you can fit bar ends and VO makes levers that fit too. ...
03-10-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 437
Posted By 52telecaster

I've used em too. If you don't mind a campy...

I've used em too. If you don't mind a campy derailleur, you won't mind the cage.
03-10-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,034
Posted By 52telecaster

I think the pastry looks like a highly stylized...

I think the pastry looks like a highly stylized brain. No idea why it strikes me that way.
03-10-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 503,973
Posted By 52telecaster

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I built this as a loaner and it's a gas. Pretty darn...
03-10-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 399
Posted By 52telecaster

I think rolling would get that to a pretty nice...

I think rolling would get that to a pretty nice spot. Plus white paint isn't too bad for touch up. Cool score. I have a free welded 730 frameset I wish someone needed. It's really quite nice but with...
03-10-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,900
Posted By 52telecaster

That is beautiful and frankly I tour with a...

That is beautiful and frankly I tour with a fairly similar cockpit. My partner rides but won't do a tandem at all. So there's that.
03-09-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,900
Posted By 52telecaster

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Gitane Tour De France in 3 speed 650b garb. It's an excellent...
03-08-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,036,866
Posted By 52telecaster

I'd buy it, pay shipping and a generous handling...

I'd buy it, pay shipping and a generous handling fee. I also need it like I need a hole in the head.
03-08-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By 52telecaster

I loved the letter about a three speed hub on a...

I loved the letter about a three speed hub on a light sports touring frame. I could have written it!
03-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 667,481
Posted By 52telecaster

Very cool!

Very cool!
03-08-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,036,866
Posted By 52telecaster

I'll take the top bob now if someone wants to...

I'll take the top bob now if someone wants to facilitate!
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