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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13
Posted By Mr. 66

I confirm, that is a Seattle build. That’s about...

I confirm, that is a Seattle build. That’s about all can, I don’t know his product line. I have one that I did a repaint of. The decals are different than what came on that one. Mine is Columbus SL....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 167
Posted By Steve B.

I had the typical “go tubeless” dilemma. The...

I had the typical “go tubeless” dilemma. The bike came with some low end Bontrager tubed tires in 25. I knew the rim could go tubeless and I wanted to replace with 5000’s. I also knew what a PITA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5,405
Views: 871,550
Posted By Ogsarg

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13
Posted By bulgie

That's the Seattle one for sure, very familiar...

That's the Seattle one for sure, very familiar with those decals.

Mark B in Seattle
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 76,360
Posted By TMonk

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes...

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes away from my parents' home and my home, respectively.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,930
Posted By indyfabz

They shoot horses, don’t they?

They shoot horses, don’t they?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5,405
Views: 871,550
Posted By big john

Did a 76 mile climbing ride with 4 friends. Been...

Did a 76 mile climbing ride with 4 friends. Been a while since I've been this tired. But it's a good tired....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 701
Posted By terrymorse

From the User Guide...

From the User Guide (https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge530/EN-US/GUID-5BF2156B-9740-47F1-A564-FA22D55FDEB1.html):

______Data Recording SettingsSelect Menu > Settings > System > Data...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9,102
Views: 3,174,122
Posted By Smokinapankake

A titanium Kona is just about as good as it...

A titanium Kona is just about as good as it gets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 27,730
Posted By The_Joe

It certainly wouldn't help make anyone more aero.

It certainly wouldn't help make anyone more aero.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,776
Posted By SpedFast

Maybe he was researching this topic on the forum...

Maybe he was researching this topic on the forum and came up empty and wanted to bring something to the party so he would be welcomed. What do we know about other people's motives? Let's just welcome...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,776
Posted By maddog34

Because folks still use pedals that need adjusted.

Because folks still use pedals that need adjusted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,280
Posted By cinelliguy

The title of this thread should now be...Just how...

The title of this thread should now be...Just how far can we stray from the topic?Guy
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 76,360
Posted By TMonk

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my...

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my TCR Pro was looking aptly named. With Di2 12 speed Ultegra and carbon bits its pretty end-game. I mean, I wouldn't say no to a DA crank, Cadex wheels,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 931
Posted By Korina

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us...

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us old folk have. I've had a number of crashes over the forty+ years, ending with bumps and bruises, a few sprains and some road rash, once cracked a...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By Yan

My wife rides a Co-motion touring bike. It's a...

My wife rides a Co-motion touring bike. It's a nice bike but it won't meet the 2000 dollar budget.

​​​​​If I was you I'd simply get a second hand Surely Long Haul Trucker and be done with it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 44,634
Posted By '02 nrs

$400. Sturtevant, WI

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aubergine

The least expensive one works just fine! Re...

The least expensive one works just fine!

Re the wheels. If you keep the originals and they are aluminum, clean the brake tracks well with fine steel wool to get them clean and smooth. It will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,244
Posted By smontanaro

I sold a bike today, here on BF, a mid-50s...

I sold a bike today, here on BF, a mid-50s Automoto... Now to pick my next victim candidate.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 76,360
Posted By genejockey

Interesting ride today. I took Dreadnought, my...

Interesting ride today. I took Dreadnought, my Battaglin. What a great bike!! Indeed, another rider told me so, several times, at a stoplight.

Then, there I was, 5 miles from home, coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,244
Posted By AdventureManCO

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I...

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I got rid of quite a few, and picked up a couple along the way. I now have the Trek 970 (1993) and the 1986-ish Schwinn Cimarron - both nearly too small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 51,907
Posted By Mad Honk

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as...

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as CrapMaster. I had originally asked for pictures of your bikes with BOC parts on them to be posted here. That part of the game seems to have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,175,843
Posted By non-fixie

Quick first shakedown ride of the Halfords Sport....

Quick first shakedown ride of the Halfords Sport. Got back in just before it started to rain.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 475
Posted By adamtreier

This is her third bike, she had a flat bar bike...

This is her third bike, she had a flat bar bike in the past and prefers the neutral position of the drops... And we actually do have a tandem but we can only ride it locally since we don't have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,175,843
Posted By zukahn1

Short easy ride to town by way of the Fairplay...

Short easy ride to town by way of the Fairplay Cemetery which has some of the best views on earth my pics just don't really do it right.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 83
Posted By Slowride79

Odd duck indeed. Here’s mine ...

Odd duck indeed. Here’s mine
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,175,843
Posted By curbtender

Pretty quiet day. Running the SOMA on appropriate...

Pretty quiet day. Running the SOMA on appropriate trails along the San Pablo bay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 161
Posted By bulgie

We used to call them Campy "patent washers". ...

We used to call them Campy "patent washers". Dunno how widespread that terminology was, maybe just the shop where I worked in the '70s? Earlier ones had "BREV CAMP" or "PATENT" stamped in. (Brev...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,284
Posted By bikemig

Evaporust is good for rust issues. I'd reuse the...

Evaporust is good for rust issues. I'd reuse the original wheels (front and rear) as long as they are alloy and are reasonably true. I'd try to buy as few parts as possible and if I needed parts, I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,175,843
Posted By jamesdak

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and...

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and depressed at how badly the second replaced knee was adversely affecting my riding. So, after a rainy day yesterday I just said screw it and hoped on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 44,634
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 470 - $80 - West Covina, CA ...

Trek 470 - $80 - West Covina, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/d/west-covina-trek-470-fast-track/7749922085.html
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,462
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,280
Posted By iab

Now you aren't playing fair. :) You want want...

Now you aren't playing fair. :) You want want specific wheels for your specific bike.

But if you are general, most every Italian frame from the 50s/60s will take 700c wheels with 38mm tires. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 27,730
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's a Mercian catalogue entry I found the...

Here's a Mercian catalogue entry I found the other day while doing some research.
I'm not a weight weenie but I thought it was interesting: 16 lb 13 oz with no brakes.

1960 Mercian Superlight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,175,843
Posted By cleverbeefalo

Lake ride today. I didn't get any water pics...

Lake ride today. I didn't get any water pics because I was busy fighting mental battles as I climbed hill after hill, but here's one from the trail back home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,284
Posted By bikemig

If that's an alloy rim, I'd try to save that...

If that's an alloy rim, I'd try to save that wheel (overhaul hub, true the wheel). The best part for a bike is usually the one you have in hand.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5,405
Views: 871,550
Posted By Fredo76

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Black Mesa from La Mesilla

I don't usually ride NM 399 in this direction -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By bikemig

I have a touring bike from 1979, a Trek 510. It's...

I have a touring bike from 1979, a Trek 510. It's a full Ishiwata 022 frame with an investment cast fork crown. I like early Treks and this is a fine riding machine set up more or less as a touring...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By smontanaro

Mid-50s Automoto Champion du Monde–59ish cm–$500 OBO

I'm continuing to thin the herd. Next up is an Auotomo Champion du Monde from the mid-50s (I think most likely 1955, based on the serial number). The seat tube is about 59-60cm center-to-top. The top...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 178
Posted By Paul_P

If it were my bike, I'd route the brake cables...

If it were my bike, I'd route the brake cables into the middle behind the basket with a tie-rap or two.
Get them out of the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 27,730
Posted By stoneageyosh

Re: Frame was designed and built by Takao, not...

Re: Frame was designed and built by Takao, not F, Ono, Panasonic’s custom frame builder in the early 70’s. Could be that they misread the “Handbuilt by T. Ono” decal.
Ono phad previously built...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By bikemig

You can do better for $125 than a bike with steel...

You can do better for $125 than a bike with steel rims. They don't work as well in the wet as aluminum and they're heavy. I'd keep looking.
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 240
Posted By mams99

Ok Nemo Dragonfly 2 person is now ordered. Now to...

Ok Nemo Dragonfly 2 person is now ordered. Now to find time to ride and camp!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 167
Posted By jaxgtr

I think this is more to do with tire\rim...

I think this is more to do with tire\rim combination then it being a tubeless tire and a tube. I have had zero issues installing or removing tubes with TLR tires. I had a tire sliced about 2 weeks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aubergine

Lots of questions! But it seems you're finding...

Lots of questions! But it seems you're finding most of the answers you need. Here are a couple more. With regard to a front wheel, you should check local Craigslist for a standard 700c wheel with an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 278
Posted By Reynolds

Please refer to me as "hair challenged senior...

Please refer to me as "hair challenged senior citizen", not "bald geezer".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,015
Posted By jonathanf2

I'm a big fan of glucosamine supplements for...

I'm a big fan of glucosamine supplements for joints. I started using the stuff when I focused solely on lifting. Now with cycling added to my fitness routine I find it just as beneficial. BTW I'm in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 167
Posted By jonathanf2

I would go tubeless on a 32c tire. There's enough...

I would go tubeless on a 32c tire. There's enough tire volume making them easier to work with. I would say 60psi or less depending on your weight and road conditions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By SurferRosa

My joke of including Sheldon's photograph was in...

My joke of including Sheldon's photograph was in response to the magazine's specific reply, "no such tool exists."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,969
Views: 975,449
Posted By bikamper

After finishing PBP, albeit poorly; having...

After finishing PBP, albeit poorly; having several 24TTs under my belt, and done retired after almost 55 years in the work force, I think I have earned the right to be a bit of a curmudgeon.:50:
...
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