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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By Biker Pete

This thread is causing a lot of friction…..maybe...

This thread is causing a lot of friction…..maybe check the Bike Forum index and shift to another topic? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 250
Posted By theblackbullet

It's important to note that these adapters only...

It's important to note that these adapters only work if your bike has removable canti studs.
I decided that for me, a v-brake with more reach was a better solution.

I've ran 26" (original), 700c,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By tomato coupe

No. There's nothing wrong with liking (or loving)...

No. There's nothing wrong with liking (or loving) older technology. I think what Trakhak was referring to is this weird attitude of superiority expressed by some cyclists that use older technology.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 283
Posted By theblackbullet

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this...

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this done without your generosity!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By phughes

I would like to suggest to the forum...

I would like to suggest to the forum administrators, to have the block feature actually block threads by those we block . That is something it does not do. I have not yet blocked the OP simply due to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By datlas

Does this involve Uranus?

Does this involve Uranus?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 148
Posted By Bianchigirll

If most of the parts are original this looks like...

If most of the parts are original this looks like a late '80s lowerend road bike likely selling the $350-400 range.

However it is very TALL so if you're not well over 6ft it likely is too big for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 131,909
Posted By Mojo31

Need pics of the hot reed blower.

Need pics of the hot reed blower.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By amfrunaway

Thanks for the specifications table also. Very...

Thanks for the specifications table also. Very interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By amfrunaway

Thanks, that's alot of good info. Obviously, I...

Thanks, that's alot of good info. Obviously, I don't know alot about bikes. But do enjoy riding. I'll take your advice on the tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,216
Views: 74,164
Posted By SoCaled

LandShark - $600 - LA, CA ...

LandShark - $600 - LA, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/san-pedro-landshark-full-campagnolo/7757463737.html
853 frame, Campagnolo, Ambrosio Torelli Triumph/Excellence wheels
...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Some of us feel differently. I generally use...

Some of us feel differently. I generally use brass/bronze for steerer to crowns for a few reasons. Andy
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

There are a few other tricks to changing rake of...

There are a few other tricks to changing rake of factory bent blades. Rotate the dropout in the blade end so the axle is off center compared to the blade. Rocking/rotating the drop out one way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 333
Posted By Paul_P

EDIT : I looks like this fork may no longer be...

EDIT : I looks like this fork may no longer be produced, as it is not listed on Tout Terrain's website.
Last I found was January 2022 : Cinq Touring Fork...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By big john

Shocker.

Shocker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 443,905
Posted By 79pmooney

The great secret. Tubulars are O-positive. Work...

The great secret. Tubulars are O-positive. Work with just about any 700c rim. Even 700c rims too destroyed to work with a bead. Those who sneer at tubulars might consider that those "lessor"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By cb400bill

https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_19...

https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_1981_1990/1984Ltwt19.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 443,905
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Bianchigirll only you can get away with picturing...

Bianchigirll only you can get away with picturing a "HAMMERHEAD" tubular propped up with box of 9mm ammo. :thumb:

Can't tell you a dang thing about the tubular.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 131,909
Posted By Trsnrtr

I agree. Can't get coal rolled by a CyberTruck. ...

I agree. Can't get coal rolled by a CyberTruck. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By tomato coupe

Bacon grease has too much rotating mass.

Bacon grease has too much rotating mass.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By The Golden Boy

If the wheels say Made In Belgium- they're...

If the wheels say Made In Belgium- they're probably Weinmann. They're good, aluminum rims. Being a LeTour- those are probably 27" wheels and tires. There's not a lot of different types of tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,119
Posted By b88

The pointed tips are standard size plugs. The...

The pointed tips are standard size plugs. The rounded tip is for bigger sized punctures, mostly used on gravel/mtb tires.

On a road bike tire I find it easier to insert one standard size plug in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,119
Posted By shelbyfv

Sealant must be doing the job if you had all...

Sealant must be doing the job if you had all those plugs left after a year. :thumb:
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By unterhausen

I wouldn't use brass for the steerer. It's not...

I wouldn't use brass for the steerer. It's not going to move when you braze in the blades, if that's what you're worried about. The silver isn't going to melt a second time absent malpractice on ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By macattack71

Gotta be Daemon right?

Gotta be Daemon right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28,111
Views: 4,668,569
Posted By noglider

@almico8, the five-speed works this way: The...

@almico8, the five-speed works this way: The right shifter gives you three speeds, as you know. The left shifter changes the range of the three speeds, so when you push down the left shifter, your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By shelbyfv

Pretty clear that this thread was not revived...

Pretty clear that this thread was not revived with the goal of learning anything about bikes.:twitchy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By tomato coupe

I think this thread has finally hit rock bottom.

I think this thread has finally hit rock bottom.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,119
Posted By Troul

Usually shrinkage happens in the cold...

Usually shrinkage happens in the cold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 633,057
Posted By macattack71

Back on the bike after a brief respiratory...

Back on the bike after a brief respiratory illness, only 13 miles but no reason to push it. Last rode 12 days ago. Trail was a little muddy in spots, slinging mud off the wheels. Hosed it down...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21,415
Views: 5,341,097
Posted By jaxgtr

Have a piston that is a little sticky after a lot...

Have a piston that is a little sticky after a lot of the dusty gravel riding I had in May, between the dust and the bike washing, figure this was the cause. I knew SRAM has a nifty little piston...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By Trakhak

Wonder how many of the pugnacious...

Wonder how many of the pugnacious friction-shifting apologists on Bike Forums know that the fervor of their crusade traces directly back to Grant Petersen, who bought a bunch of recently obsolete...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 859
Posted By mphey

Kontact your last comment was so helpful, so I'm...

Kontact your last comment was so helpful, so I'm putting a bat signal out for your wisdom again!

So I re-measured and you were right, the BB shell was indeed closer to 70mm than 68. But the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By unterhausen

Worlds collide would be a good way to introduce a...

Worlds collide would be a good way to introduce a new helmet. Astrophysicists have debated if my head is big enough to be a planet.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 436
Posted By racingwoody

cyclezen Bald Paul Jrasero beeballman mobilemail...

cyclezen Bald Paul Jrasero beeballman mobilemail zacster , Thank you all for your continued responses and advice. As with the varying responses here I also received various responses between the 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,216
Views: 74,164
Posted By SoCaled

Ritchey Everest - $4,200 - San Luis Obispo, CA ...

Ritchey Everest - $4,200 - San Luis Obispo, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/d/san-luis-obispo-tom-ritchey-mountain/7759386998.html
Beautiful bike & Condition, well out of my range...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By PeteHski

I was thinking I could just pop a couple of coin...

I was thinking I could just pop a couple of coin cell batteries in my riding wallet as they are so small. But having now gone through the experience of changing them, I would just ride home (even if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By tiger1964

Waiting to hear back from Swiss-Stop to see if...

Waiting to hear back from Swiss-Stop to see if the pads I selected will fit.



Did that. Everything on the bike that could be disassembled was broken down, each part polished, and reassembled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By tomato coupe

If he's going all in, he needs to tell us how...

If he's going all in, he needs to tell us how much one can spend on a new bike without being a fool (or a dentist).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,119
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Yup. The bottle with the injector cap works super...

Yup. The bottle with the injector cap works super well. The injector cap can be re-used and fits all their refill bottles EXCEPT the 32oz bottle!
Also store opened bottles upside down to stop it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 63
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: June 1984 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
Technical Q&A (overflows into post #2)
Workshop: Inflate Schraeder Tubes with a Presta Pump (post #2)

The following article in this issue was posted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 131,909
Posted By Velo Vol

I saw one on this morning's cycling activity. ...

I saw one on this morning's cycling activity. Two or three driving the roads this week. Ugly, but (so far) less annoying that the monster truck crowd.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Bianchigirll

Did you try taking a bastard file to to the...

Did you try taking a bastard file to to the KoolStops to scrape the "newness" off them? I often forget to this but find it helps a lot to break them in.

Older single pivots will never live up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 443,905
Posted By Bianchigirll

I do that occasionally and I've even ridden a...

I do that occasionally and I've even ridden a tubular on a clincher im on occasion. There was a time I had to commute all winter from my home in Quincy, MA 10-11 miles to the base so I carried a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By PeteHski

You should follow your own advice.

You should follow your own advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By PeteHski

I must have missed the transition to automatic...

I must have missed the transition to automatic bike transmissions. Mine are all still manual shift, just with much better ergonomics (and more gears).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By datlas

And would change cycling FOREVER!!

And would change cycling FOREVER!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 410
Posted By datlas

Yeah wasn’t that the biggest breakthrough in...

Yeah wasn’t that the biggest breakthrough in cycling technology in 30 years??
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 131,909
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Pikes Peak is streamin' on the YT ...

Pikes Peak is streamin' on the YT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MjvzCgKpAI

I'm gonna go get a ride in before it gets warm, then rains, so gonna miss the morning runs.

HHHOTD:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,538
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm looking forward to the next discussion of...

I'm looking forward to the next discussion of wheel rotating mass.......:lol:
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