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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,737
Posted By base

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently...

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently had it refurbished by the shop. Swapped cantis for brazed on centrepulls, custom racks front and rear with removable low riders. I've toured in quite a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 130
Posted By MonsieurChrono

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By zookster

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My...

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My 1972 Montgomery Ward 10-speed is equipped with a set of them.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,493
Posted By curbtender

In front of another classic... ...

In front of another classic...
https://landmarkssociety.com/landmarks/china-cabin/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By bikingshearer

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,493
Posted By ascherer

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the...

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the season, 20 miles on the Ashokan trail. Delightful ride. Here I am in my stealth-dork-gravel getup.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,178
Posted By downtube42

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it...

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it reasonably priced, noted there was a dealer nearby, and asked why not. That'd be why so much Trek. We're just playing the role of enablers.

If'n...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 305
Posted By AdventureManCO

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be...

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be completely wrong about everything, so I'm not discounting anyone's opinions, I appreciate them! The deed has been done, so no going back. It still would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, My thoughts on this are the same as...

Kurt,
My thoughts on this are the same as before, a general good will offering to our members in helping them to preserve the vintage bikes we all love. Thanks for setting this up for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By AdventureManCO

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell...

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell facing tool thrown in, I'll be first in line!!!:D:D:D


On the actual side of reality, very cool of you both to put this together. I still may need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,493
Posted By thinktubes

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy...

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy with work issues and some kind of bug. Rode 53 miles up to Lake Forest. Got out early, but thanks to the “heat dome”, it was 89 degrees by the time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,710
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty...

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty amazing that it is 50 years old. I do need to look into getting the rear wheel to not wobble and replacing some brake pads eventually.

My main goal is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By cudak888

The Classic & Vintage Pass Around Bottom Bracket Thread Chaser (Feat: Mad Honk)

On behalf of our Blessed Saint O' Crap Boxes - a.k.a. Dave, alias Mad Honk (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mad-honk-498403.html) - and in the spirit of the C&V Pass Around Cotter Press...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 148
Posted By Eric F

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I...

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I definitely find it better in the original voices with subtitles. My only issue is that I wish the story was told with the stages in sequential order.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 176
Posted By Mr. 66

My initial instinct is to say junk it. My...

My initial instinct is to say junk it. My secondary is to say 3 points pressure could push things back to normal.

I did this with a Nervar square tapper bitd, with my dad’s vise. I felt I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 108
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

No, what I said is that I have swapped the...

No, what I said is that I have swapped the bushing sleeves. The need for upper pulley end play is a design aspect of Shimano's indexing systems (and was one of the 17 design aspects that they touted...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 305
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

OK, I think the chainstay's condition could be...

OK, I think the chainstay's condition could be from freezing water's expansion. But having placed my water bottles in the freezer many times I will say that the amount of container expansion is very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28,089
Views: 4,652,748
Posted By capnjonny

Just another Schwinn Breeze I just can't get...

Just another Schwinn Breeze

I just can't get away from 3 speeds these days.
This Schwinn breeze showed up at the Bike Exchange with rotten tires and no 3 speed shifter or cable and I just had to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 239
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I see a lot of bikes that the pulley cages don't...

I see a lot of bikes that the pulley cages don't maintain "perfect" alignment with the cassette (as in the cage/pulleys being parallel to the cog's plane through the complete rotation of the cage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By Rick

zandoval: I purchased a storm whistle. I tried it...

zandoval: I purchased a storm whistle. I tried it out in front of my computer and is caused ear pain.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 203
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 100
Posted By 13ollocks

Should be easy enough to find a bell end on the...

Should be easy enough to find a bell end on the interwebz... :foo:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 434,380
Posted By sarahbruce

Was able to take the new 730 out for a short...

Was able to take the new 730 out for a short shakedown ride this evening! I still have a few parts I’m waiting on, but it’s 90% complete. I also have to attach my lock/lock bracket and my lights too....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4,758
Views: 118,965
Posted By seedsbelize2

Iirc, LAJ told us the Rockies were out of the...

Iirc, LAJ told us the Rockies were out of the running at the end of spring training
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 636
Posted By Steve B.

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By Robvolz

Holy shiznit!! Until recently, my room mate...

Holy shiznit!!

Until recently, my room mate was John Stevens, who's sister is Rene.

Not knowing what a big deal she is, when in town visiting, she would sing at my wine bar for a glass or two....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,296
Posted By davester

Looks like another fantastic trip under your...

Looks like another fantastic trip under your belts! Really sorry that I had to bail on this trip but sometimes life intervenes. Looking forward to riding with the gang again. See you at Cino!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 204
Posted By Robvolz

Stunning bike. And, thanks for the heads up on...

Stunning bike.
And, thanks for the heads up on the Modolo stem recall. I have the same with ridges on my Merckx.

I did think it was funny that I've never seen another on a bike. Now I know.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,250,427
Posted By SpedFast

New roads means new pics. Right? :)

New roads means new pics. Right? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 636
Posted By downtube42

When nobody's looking, I go to puppy paws.

When nobody's looking, I go to puppy paws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By 79pmooney

It seems Nitto isn't making the Pearls any larger...

It seems Nitto isn't making the Pearls any larger than 12 cm. The older labeled Pearls ran up to 14. (Also measured like a threadless stem, HB center to perpendicular to steerer axis, not HB top to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,493
Posted By gaucho777

Happy Father’s Day! I met a couple friends/fellow...

Happy Father’s Day! I met a couple friends/fellow fathers this morning in Berkeley and rode across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge across the bay. From there we headed south to the Tiburon Peninsula,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,250,427
Posted By essiemyra

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile...

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile ride. I found some new roads to ride and one follows the river. I need to explore that one a little more. Hopefully tomorrow am I will do that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 135
Posted By fooferdoggie

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 624,911
Posted By howeric

On vacation so I need to get some miles in before...

On vacation so I need to get some miles in before the family wakes up. 35mi Fri, 35mi Sat, 20mi Sun, ~2000’ climbing each.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By John E

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real...

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real C&V. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By noobinsf

My kids are spending a few weeks with their...

My kids are spending a few weeks with their grandparents in Illinois and Wisconsin, so I was out today. This was my first ride in almost a year and a half, ever since we moved. I’m seriously out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 239
Posted By rosefarts

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of...

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of looking for a problem.

I hot wax my chains and I was about due to swap to my next freshly waxed chain. It was the only thing on my bike maintenance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 245
Posted By KerryIrons

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing...

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing can have a significant effect. But those who say "no difference you can feel" on 35 vs 32 mm, the 35 will have 20% more tire volume, and so can be...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 305
Posted By base2

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact...

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact same issue, but one chain stay only. It was given to me for "disposal."

I used wooden blocks in a vice to resmoosh the chain stays to equal oval...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 203
Posted By Ron Damon

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess...

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess range and I wasn't willing to pay for it with the excess weight of the hub. Around that time, wide range cogsets started to hit the market so I jumped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By jamesdak

Confirmation here: ...

Confirmation here:

https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-pearl-quill-stem-stem_nitto_pearl_870/p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By jamesdak

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Bianchigirll

Sorry it's sold.

Sorry it's sold.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 636
Posted By crankythunder

Ignor Koyote. I do not critique other...

Ignor Koyote.

I do not critique other people on the road. that is a symptom of a very shallow person.

I enjoy riding with everybody and everyone. I do not care if you are a Lycra clad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By gravityhurts

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so...

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 204
Posted By squirtdad

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on...

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on clipless pedals...... now it makes sense
Forum: Touring
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,118
Views: 434,564
Posted By indyfabz

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the...

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the obligatory photo of Lucy.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6216_d35a91b8d12e69e42ac57e41a061012e16cf807d.jpeg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By mechanicmatt

Thank you...

...my family is out of town so I road a bike.

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