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04-08-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 506
Posted By 52telecaster

Those guidonnet levers worked well for me. The...

Those guidonnet levers worked well for me. The velo orange ones do too.
04-08-24, 10:21 PM
04-08-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All...

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All motos are beautiful!
04-08-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,764
Posted By 52telecaster

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Trail from east Peoria IL to Morton.
04-07-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,798
Posted By 52telecaster

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over...

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over the years. I think the ones with the long cage jubilee derailleur are most sought after and I do have one but personally I think the later models...
04-07-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,473
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but...

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but let me just say, too large always works better for me....
04-03-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By 52telecaster

I bet 35s and fenders is a possibility. Those...

I bet 35s and fenders is a possibility. Those make terrific knock around bikes.
04-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By 52telecaster

Thanks! Loved the letters and the comments about...

Thanks! Loved the letters and the comments about lighting.
03-31-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By 52telecaster

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight...

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight camping trip. 38-19. On 650bx42....
03-30-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By 52telecaster

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bott...

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bottle-cage-clamps

These work for me. I may have had the occasional cable rub but the bikes shift beautifully.
03-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,153
Posted By 52telecaster

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Morning coffee in my favorite mug!
03-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,919
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: 7,800
Views: 922,148
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: 24
Views: 838
Posted By 52telecaster

After dinner..... ...

After dinner.....
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03-25-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,148
Posted By 52telecaster

Don't forget coupling caps!

Don't forget coupling caps!
03-24-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
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: 15,450
Views: 4,072,659
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: 284
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: 336
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: 617
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: 3,867
Views: 1,128,798
Posted By 52telecaster

Imperfections make em ride so much better!

Imperfections make em ride so much better!
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,148
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
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,148
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: 8,791
Views: 1,103,366
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: 4,072,659
Posted By 52telecaster

Suntour goodness!

Suntour goodness!
03-20-24, 12:36 PM
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Views: 1,103,366
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: 1,394
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: 15,450
Views: 4,072,659
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: 901
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: 8,791
Views: 1,103,366
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: 473
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: 498
Views: 35,764
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: 498
Views: 35,764
Posted By 52telecaster

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Bridge over route 6 in Peoria IL....
03-14-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By 52telecaster

Really beautiful!

Really beautiful!
03-14-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,493
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: 3,867
Views: 1,128,798
Posted By 52telecaster

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Camping trip tonight on my three speed gitane tdf.
03-14-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By 52telecaster

Let us know how they build.

Let us know how they build.
03-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
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: 435
Views: 81,990
Posted By 52telecaster

That's beautiful man!

That's beautiful man!
03-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,493
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: 3,867
Views: 1,128,798
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: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
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: 2,493
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: 666
Posted By 52telecaster

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It's the latest thing!
03-12-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
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: 1,355
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: 995
Posted By 52telecaster

Really excellent

Really excellent
03-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,276
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: 507
Posted By 52telecaster

23"

23"
03-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,276
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. ...
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