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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 198
Posted By Eric F

Maybe Fender guitars scores higher than Trek, but...

Maybe Fender guitars scores higher than Trek, but I still think both are in a significant minority for brand recognition connected with specific users by the general public.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9,108
Views: 3,176,174
Posted By orbeamike

OG Off road touring bike, one of only a handful...

OG Off road touring bike, one of only a handful ever madehttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20211212_184252380_b5e4e55d7ed575d6b94cb87783b50fe68ef6cc44.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 79,502
Posted By abshipp

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,870
Posted By cb400bill

After a moderator staff review, this type of...

After a moderator staff review, this type of anti-cycling thread is not welcome on a cycling site.

Thread closed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 79,502
Posted By TMonk

Just learned he was a San Diegan too. He entered...

Just learned he was a San Diegan too. He entered and left the world here. RIP indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,833
Posted By orcas island

One data point to add: the Centurion sold this...

One data point to add: the Centurion sold this morning to a nice guy in his late 30’s? whose friend had gotten him interested in vintage bikes. It sold after I dropped the price in the ad to $300, no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By Trakhak

Here's some information for the original poster,...

Here's some information for the original poster, in case he or she hasn't been put off by the possibly confusing posts that assume some level of familiarity with different generations of bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 46,429
Posted By icemilkcoffee

All chrome Gitane $100 ...

All chrome Gitane $100
https://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_dQc5wzMfuBv_1320MM_1200x900.jpg
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/mountain-view-all-chrome-gitane-grand/7749604527.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,833
Posted By genejockey

I'd describe it differently. I'd say there's no...

I'd describe it differently. I'd say there's no reason for anyone younger than Gen-X to feel any kind of affinity for old bikes. We Boomers admired these bikes when we were young and the bikes were...
Forum: Southern California
05-28-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,938
Views: 383,395
Posted By jonathanf2

No riding Sunday. Monday I did a quick 18 miles...

No riding Sunday. Monday I did a quick 18 miles in the morning climbing Elysian Park. Quite a few cyclists out as well. Tried catching a cyclist on the climb, while putting 80-85% effort, but this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 79,502
Posted By DougRNS

Moving day and Roscoe is bored so he's switched...

Moving day and Roscoe is bored so he's switched to the default setting which is napping. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 695
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Thanks that's very good to know. It does appear...

Thanks that's very good to know. It does appear to be the case that Apex has some compatibility issues that basically require new hubs and the lot if you decide to upgrade so that's definitely worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,381
Posted By Kobe

My Mercian has become the oldest bike in my...

My Mercian has become the oldest bike in my collection, mainly because it rides so nice and fits like it was custom for me.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 450
Posted By Wildwood

To try to please a non-cycling spouse, we changed...

To try to please a non-cycling spouse, we changed saddles and bicycles many times. But the $3500 tandem that was only ridden 3 or 4 times as a 'cycling couple' was the last straw. Sometimes cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 248
Posted By terrymorse

No, it's great, you'll love it. Embrace the...

No, it's great, you'll love it. Embrace the obsession.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By unworthy1

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there...

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there than in Pas (but a lotta bike riders in Pas and the San Gabriels).
PLEASE take and upload some more and SHARPER pix!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh that’s one of the last cog as the retainer,...

Oh that’s one of the last cog as the retainer, yes those are far between. Gear number 3 looks very worn and number 6 looks hooky.

I think some people use newer cassettes’ cogs, slightly modified...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I got nothing on that one. Looks like a...

Yeah, I got nothing on that one. Looks like a beauty though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By Robvolz

Gotta say, I have no idea what brand this is, but...

Gotta say, I have no idea what brand this is, but that’s a cool logo. Looks like the Rose from either Pasadena or Portland, both considered city of roses.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By SurferRosa

Sometimes it's easy to see a broken/worn tooth...

Sometimes it's easy to see a broken/worn tooth problem of a freewheel, and sometimes it's not obvious no matter how much time you spend investigating. That's why I always use brand new freewheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 46,429
Posted By Clang

Go to any FB marketplace ad and paste the number...

Go to any FB marketplace ad and paste the number (in this case 346416708463599) over the number that's already there.

I've tried fudging the URL like you suggested many different ways and the...
Forum: Southern California
05-28-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,938
Views: 383,395
Posted By Eric F

Late to report... Saturday - Short and quick...

Late to report...

Saturday - Short and quick 16mi gravel bike ride to Cherry Canyon and Glendale Sports Complex. Mediocre motivation, but that melted away in the first couple of miles. Felt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By PhilFo

Send me a PM. I'm in West Philly and have a few...

Send me a PM. I'm in West Philly and have a few you can at least try out to get a feel for size.
I'm 5'10" with a 33" inseam, by the way.
Phil
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 79,502
Posted By bampilot06

Im currently running 120 mm 17 degree drop. I...

Im currently running 120 mm 17 degree drop. I think going to 100 mm 6 degree drop might be too little reach.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 46,429
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 520 - $220 - San Yisidro, CA ...

Trek 520 - $220 - San Yisidro, CA
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/bik/d/san-ysidro-trek-520/7742662659.html
27" to 700c wheel swap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By gugie

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the...

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the solution.

As drivetrains age with use, chains wear out, and the distance between links increases ever so slightly. These in turn wear cogs on your...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,855
Posted By unworthy1

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I...

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I have had it "in my cue" ever since and finally conclude that I won't be able to follow thru with the full build out :(
SO, after checking with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By cb400bill

Lotus?

Lotus?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By Mr. 66

I was able draw some detail ...

I was able draw some detail
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By niliraga

I'm guessing someone put a new chain on this bike...

I'm guessing someone put a new chain on this bike before you bought it, and kept the original (and now worn) freewheel in place. that is often the scenario that leads to skipping, and a suitable...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,241
Posted By Hermes

Memorial Day, we did a banded ride with our...

Memorial Day, we did a banded ride with our friends in Oregon on Zwift. Talked on Discord and discussed the Giro and the next gen of bicycles and wheel technology.

Today was an endurance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5,410
Views: 872,651
Posted By Fredo76

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Evening ride on Memorial Day
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By cb400bill

Indoor shots are usually too dark to see much...

Indoor shots are usually too dark to see much detail.

Please take the bike outside and shoot more pics. Prioritize the bike's details like the lugs, fork ends and dropouts, fork crown, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6,460
Views: 604,243
Posted By rsbob

yes indeed to both. And you too? Since the...

yes indeed to both. And you too? Since the highest mileage I have done this year is 50, I plan to take it VERY easy, conserving energy as much as possible so I can finish/finish strong.

I rode...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist - Picture by Robert 1 | 34232503 |...

Pic Assist - Picture by Robert 1 | 34232503 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34232503)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By piofrio

Help - Vintage bike skipping gears

Hey there I'm totally new to bike repair and could use some help. My vintage road bike is having an issue where when I pedal uphill or accelerate too much, it consistently skips gears (or at least...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,870
Posted By MilhouseJ

No, what you're doing is promoting a sense of...

No, what you're doing is promoting a sense of fear and trepidation around a hobby/way of life for the rest of us. You're focusing your posts on the negatives of cycling and highlighting the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,870
Posted By rsbob

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias,...

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias, since he is seeking it out.

After his post immediately above, I sincerely believe he needs to find a different activity. Like walking in a park.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By cb400bill

If you attempt to post some pics, the forum...

If you attempt to post some pics, the forum software will put them into your Gallery, and then someone can post them for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 293
Posted By jdawginsc

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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 198
Posted By Eric F

I would bet a medium amount of money that a large...

I would bet a medium amount of money that a large majority of the general public couldn't tell you which famous guitar players played Fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By jdawginsc

I echo bargain guy. I am roughly the same...

I echo bargain guy.

I am roughly the same size as you (OP), and my good zone is 56-57, with 58 being sometimes a bit of a reach with a normal sized stem.

I could ride a 54, but it’s not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By Steel Charlie

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame....

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame. "Making do" cos you like the bike is not a good path. Lotsa bikes out there. Get the right one for yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,783
Posted By tiger1964

The Legnano Dude's wife is also a cyclist and has...

The Legnano Dude's wife is also a cyclist and has what looks like most of a Best Buy on her handlebars; bike computer, lights, Garmin, and now a Go-Pro (plus a bunch of other stuff, heavy bike, I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By bargainguy

At 5'10, a 54cm frame risks being too short in...

At 5'10, a 54cm frame risks being too short in the top tube. Not enough room to stretch out.

I called this "being cramped in the cockpit." Elbows heavily bent is not a comfortable riding...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 62
Posted By smontanaro

Turin-branded Eisentraut Limited frame/fork/headset–62cm$300 OBO

The herd thinning continues. Next is a Turin-branded Eisentraut Limited frame, 62cm seat tube. I purchased this frame from jeirvine in 2020. It replaced a Schwinn Volare as my more comfy longer...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 99
Posted By RChung

In this matter, I agree more with PeteHski than...

In this matter, I agree more with PeteHski than Jughed. I think simply monitoring what you're doing and how it feels for a while is a perfectly fine, even appropriate, way forward. I don't think you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,284
Views: 656,222
Posted By MilhouseJ

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Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By Buddro

Thanks for the responses guys, when I used to...

Thanks for the responses guys, when I used to ride mountain bikes a lot we figured if your back tire is sliding you are having fun, if your front is sliding your in trouble. The 28 will take some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28,038
Views: 4,609,861
Posted By Salubrious

The bike appears to be 1930s. The wheels and...

The bike appears to be 1930s. The wheels and pedals obviously replaced (SA AW 'lined' hubs first appeared in 1972). The front hub has no oiler. Black hardware, like the SA shift pulley, were done in...
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