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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 358
Posted By Aubergine

People. I bow to no one in my love or making silk...

People. I bow to no one in my love or making silk purses out of sow's ears. But this . . . . Is beyond degraded. Let's come down out of the clouds here and accept that it is what it is, a piece of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6,604
Views: 631,093
Posted By Troul

45 miles

45 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

My favourite up all night song ...

My favourite up all night song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al0H0nK7Dao
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By gnome

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6212_216af801e4355fc1354b52743c42eaf0d7e88d43.jpeg
Ready for the Solstice ride
Forgot to start Strava so it didn’t happen. Still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

This is the first thing I think of when I...

This is the first thing I think of when I hear/read the phrase "Up All Night"

We watched this a LOT back then because reasons. A lot of the young ladies spinnin' that Slaughter would look like...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By LAJ

You people... I thought of this: ...

You people...

I thought of this:

Slaughter - Up All Night (youtube.com)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By TMonk

Wow that totally is the same tune. A bit subtle,...

Wow that totally is the same tune. A bit subtle, but definitely a cover. I did not know the original. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 33
Posted By WaveyGravey

Spect JM

I recently posted about acquiring a SPECT JM bike made in Belgium. I am now considering keeping the bike and fixing it up for myself.

There is scant little information available about the bike. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By bboy314

I say go for it, seems like you have a good idea...

I say go for it, seems like you have a good idea of exactly what you want and this fits the bill. That in itself is quite valuable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,951
Views: 3,253,150
Posted By jamesdak

Back out on the Merlin today for 30 miles. Did...

Back out on the Merlin today for 30 miles. Did the northern end of the valley with some short, steep climbs. Inclines up to 15% which is why I took the Merlin. 53/34 chainrings with an 11-32...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 975
Posted By Duragrouch

Edited second link in post #29 in response to...

Edited second link in post #29 in response to member saying link did not work. If you tried to pull up the research paper and it didn't work, please see my edit. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,604
Views: 631,093
Posted By jaxgtr

So I have been averaging 17 hrs a day at work, 3...

So I have been averaging 17 hrs a day at work, 3 hrs of sleep a night and worked for 19 straight days, and have had 2 rides over the last 3 weeks of minor miles. So I logged off at 3 pm today and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,263,100
Posted By philbob57

Almost 26 miles this morning, sunny, mid-70s to...

Almost 26 miles this morning, sunny, mid-70s to low 80s, negligible wind. Left knee hurt a bit, especially when accelerating from a full stop, but it was fine once I got going.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 85
Posted By Mark Beaver

Hi, former Trek dealer here, I witnessed the Trek...

Hi, former Trek dealer here, I witnessed the Trek steel process during a factory tour in the ? late 90’s/early 00’s.

They brought in lengths of straight gauge cromoly tubing, cut them to about a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By big john

When I saw "Up All Night" I thought of this. ...

When I saw "Up All Night" I thought of this.
The War On Drugs - Up All Night [Official Audio] - YouTube
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 218
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Duane is a long time contributor here on BF. I...

Duane is a long time contributor here on BF. I can't remember any posts from him that made me shake my head:) I think he'll do you well. Andy
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 975
Posted By Duragrouch

This is a bit of a surprise to me. I don't ride...

This is a bit of a surprise to me. I don't ride motorcycles, on or off road. I could see a steering damper for on-highway, as speeds could get into the regime of speed-wobble. (EDIT: The above link...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5,075
Views: 128,993
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

This is the first time I've critically listened...

This is the first time I've critically listened to it. No redeeming value. I don't believe I've ever heard such a limp keyboard solo.

Around that time I was rockin' out to this, and that Sunshine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 220
Posted By Pratt

Ortliebs also have a very nice mounting system.

Ortliebs also have a very nice mounting system.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By Polaris OBark

Better tires have higher thread counts.

Better tires have higher thread counts.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42
Posted By ARider2

I am a big fan of Bosch equipped e-bikes so I...

I am a big fan of Bosch equipped e-bikes so I would go for the Gazelle. One does pay more but the better quality justifies the higher cost. The torque sensor on a Bosch equipped mid-drive e-bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 120
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Often the top layers of a carbon fiber construct...

Often the top layers of a carbon fiber construct is only for cosmetic purposes. Most bike frames use this type of top layer, a woven sheet, instead of the actual boring single direction tows that are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,462
Views: 600,223
Posted By chain_whipped

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1680/image000000_14_png_69e5d9b27d8e2908976e9e147ed773a522f0cc28.jpg
Joe Louis
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,595
Posted By Ron Damon

On whether the United Trifold can accommodate a...

On whether the United Trifold can accommodate a 50-355 wheel/tire from its stock 37-349 wheel/tire, note that the former is about 3.2cm larger in diameter than the latter.

How/where would I play...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By alcjphil

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so...

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so short that your heels are hitting your bags with every pedal stroke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By indyfabz

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.” ”Oh,...

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.”

”Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,”—Sir Walter Scott
Forum: BMX
06-21-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Speedway2

A Big BMX (26" wheels plus) is on my radar for...

A Big BMX (26" wheels plus) is on my radar for more seated cruising. For now I'm gonna rip up the neighbourhood on my 20" :)...........
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,466
Posted By alcjphil

Tubeless here. I have been running road tubeless...

Tubeless here. I have been running road tubeless for (I think) 13 years, maybe more. All this kerfuffle about sealant never bothered me. I have run my tubeless tires as often without sealant as with....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 160,379
Posted By orbeamike

18th frame RS built ...

18th frame RS built

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20200315_160957_a2e02dd2c5180a35f2a1cdb2ffe9858356237947.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 415
Posted By dddd

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have...

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have enough chromed bumper steel for their purposes, there was an index-era Sugino Vic all-steel rear derailer that combined the extended steel knuckle with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,466
Posted By veganbikes

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has...

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has a tip that fits in quite nicely. No need for a special tool (which is really just syringe and some plastic tubing). All of my tubeless set ups minus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By jemaleddin

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other...

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other bikes are 170 and 175. None seem all that different to me, but I'm probably going to look to go to 170 if I can on this bike.

I can't find a Profile...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 120
Posted By Eric F

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By veganbikes

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more...

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more efficient and also keep the weight centered and low which is what you want with heavy weight. Hub drives are lower cost and an older school solution that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,466
Posted By Eric F

If you inject it through the stem (you'll need a...

If you inject it through the stem (you'll need a special tool for that), rather than pour it into the open bead, it's way less messy. Most often, zero messy. Now, if you knock an open bottle off...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By himespau

That is purdy. I love the color choices for...

That is purdy. I love the color choices for accents.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42
Posted By veganbikes

All good options but Gazelle Ultimate 380+ would...

All good options but Gazelle Ultimate 380+ would be my choice out of them all. Bosch makes a great reliable e-bike system that has looooooooong term support. Gazelle has been around making bikes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By randyjawa

@gsulit@shaw.ca...

@gsulit@shaw.ca (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gsulit-shaw-ca-416179.html)

You are going to love the bike. Get it, ride it for a while and report back with your ride experience feelings. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By veganbikes

So you have a thread about the tires you had at...

So you have a thread about the tires you had at least one other thread on? I am confused?

If you want to ride those tires fine go for it but they are not the sort of tires you would want on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,466
Posted By sean.hwy

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The...

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The first for road no holes and I think it's great. Been several year now. I don't know how much of pain it is going to replace a broken spoke though. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 415
Posted By Velo Mule

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had...

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had one on my bike boom Asta and it worked perfectly well. I was heavier than the Simplex that were supplied on the Peugeot's at the time, it shifted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,466
Posted By veganbikes

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again: ...

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again:

Here are the facts:
Every time using a tube is mentioned we are jumped on and viciously and violently attacked for daring to even mention using an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By indyfabz

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance. ...

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance.

That aside, why do you ask if you’ve already decided? Report the results. Make sure you include photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8,053
Views: 1,009,584
Posted By Mr. 66

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings ...

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9894_11e8407c38d1ac74e9989705b5498f3851920177.jpeg
he did ok.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 120
Posted By Sy Reene

Smudges.. kinda look like this? ...

Smudges.. kinda look like this?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1251x674/centaurcrank_b335a32d65b327ee6e54a02b271583711689d2fd.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,332
Posted By almico8

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of...

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of the old Suntour micro ratcheting shifters. The tooling to make them was destroyed years ago. Grant Peterson had the tooling recreated at great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,263,100
Posted By missinglink

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more...

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more pleasant rides I've had in a while weather wise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By juvela

----- ...

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​​​​​​https://velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=72451&g2_serialNumber=4

manufacturer terms set "Sport" rather than "Gran Sport"

length of spindle required shall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,263,100
Posted By Doohickie

Here's a recent ride. ...

Here's a recent ride.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/445x286/image_60c981a775a286ed608053f03becd8da2f248f31.png
From the start at the green dot, we traveled counterclockwise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 120
Posted By maddog34

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the...

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the clear coat.. try a bit of Mirror Glaze clear plastic polish, or fine rubbing compound.polish.

if the cranks were ever exposed to water, then frozen......
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