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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-07-20, 10:38 AM

Replies: 24

Some help needed in narrowing down my choices for a new bicycle

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Posted By Punchy71

Speaking of vintage and new. How far back in time...

Speaking of vintage and new. How far back in time can I pick out a vintage frame and reasonably expect it to be compatible with new or much more modern standard and standardized components?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-07-20, 09:38 AM

Replies: 24

Some help needed in narrowing down my choices for a new bicycle

Views: 1,770

Posted By Punchy71

Wikipedia says: "Fuji is a bicycle manufacturer...

Wikipedia says: "Fuji is a bicycle manufacturer originally established in Japan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan) in 1899." and "Nishiki was initially manufactured by Kawamura Cycle Co. in Kobe...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-06-20, 08:03 PM

Replies: 15

A question about front and rear chainring teeth

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Posted By Punchy71

A question about front and rear chainring teeth

I have a question about front chainrings and rear cassette chainrings: What is the range in number of teeth (the count) that is normally available from the highest number of teeth to the fewest that...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-06-20, 07:52 PM

Replies: 24

Some help needed in narrowing down my choices for a new bicycle

Views: 1,770

Posted By Punchy71

Hmm, .... Japanese. Sounds good. What about...

Hmm, .... Japanese. Sounds good. What about Nishiki? How well do they compare to Fuji?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-06-20, 02:39 PM

Replies: 24

Some help needed in narrowing down my choices for a new bicycle

Views: 1,770

Posted By Punchy71

Some help needed in narrowing down my choices for a new bicycle

Hi,
I'm thinking of buying my first bicycle in a very, very long time and could use some guidance and suggestions. I'd sort of like a Hybrid or "Urban" bicycle for everyday, general purpose,...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-21-16, 07:13 PM

Replies: 72

What's the difference between a fast bike and a slow, ergonomically speaking....

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Posted By Punchy71

What's the difference between a fast bike and a slow, ergonomically speaking....

Hello,
What makes the difference between a slow bike and a fast bike? Is it the riding position of the rider? I've noticed that some bikes tend to put the rider in a more upright position and...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-21-16, 06:08 PM

Replies: 8

Which to do? Restore an old used and abused bike or buy a whole new one?

Views: 4,892

Posted By Punchy71

It seems to fit okay (so far anyway), I haven't...

It seems to fit okay (so far anyway), I haven't ridden it very much at all. Just a quick test fit and ride before I bought it is all.

Problems; where to start:
-the brake cables are rusty
-the...

Forum: Commuting

03-21-16, 05:54 PM

Replies: 103

What makes a commuting bicycle different from other bikes?

Views: 11,109

Posted By Punchy71

What does "IGH" mean?

What does "IGH" mean?

Forum: Recumbent

03-21-16, 05:05 PM

Replies: 26

Newb question; what is the point and purpose of a Recumbent bike?

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Posted By Punchy71

.... well, this brings up another question; what...

.... well, this brings up another question; what kind of price can a total newb expect to pay for an entry level price point on either a new or used one?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-21-16, 04:52 PM

Replies: 8

Which to do? Restore an old used and abused bike or buy a whole new one?

Views: 4,892

Posted By Punchy71

Which to do? Restore an old used and abused bike or buy a whole new one?

Greetings,
I just recently bought a used adventure/road bike hybrid. It happens to be a about a 2005 Cannondale Adventure 400 that the previous owner(s) have made significant changes to the bone...

Forum: Recumbent

03-21-16, 11:00 AM

Replies: 26

Newb question; what is the point and purpose of a Recumbent bike?

Views: 4,568

Posted By Punchy71

Newb question; what is the point and purpose of a Recumbent bike?

Hello,
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm a newb. What is the point and purpose of a Recumbent bike? Also; what are some advantages and disadvantages of a Recumbent over a standard...

Forum: Commuting

03-21-16, 10:55 AM

Replies: 103

What makes a commuting bicycle different from other bikes?

Views: 11,109

Posted By Punchy71

What makes a commuting bicycle different from other bikes?

Hello,
What makes a commuting bicycle different from other bikes?
Thanks

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-21-16, 09:42 AM

Replies: 6

When will there be a bicycle buyers guide magazine on racks spring 2016?

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Posted By Punchy71

When will there be a bicycle buyers guide magazine on racks spring 2016?

Hello,
Does anyone know when a bicycle buyers guide will appear on magazine racks now that it is spring 2016?
Thanks

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-20-16, 02:55 PM

Replies: 62

New road cyclist needs advice on clothing selection. No spandex and no cotton, please

Views: 13,178

Posted By Punchy71

One of the reasons I don't like spandex is...

One of the reasons I don't like spandex is because it represents synthetic materials and synthetic materials represent the super-rich, multi-national corporations and their fat-cat owners.
...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-19-16, 05:29 PM

Replies: 62

New road cyclist needs advice on clothing selection. No spandex and no cotton, please

Views: 13,178

Posted By Punchy71

Thanks for the great suggestions. I guess I'm...

Thanks for the great suggestions. I guess I'm going more for the everyday utilitarian cruiser/road bike hybrid look (maybe even old school look) rather than the cutting-edge, spandex-wearing,...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-19-16, 12:06 PM

Replies: 62

New road cyclist needs advice on clothing selection. No spandex and no cotton, please

Views: 13,178

Posted By Punchy71

New road cyclist needs advice on clothing selection. No spandex and no cotton, please

Greetings,
I am wanting to get back into road cycling after a long absence. I just recently purchased a used road bike and now I need to find a helmet and some cycling clothing. As far as the...

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