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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By bikemig

Everything else being equal, a bike with 700c...

Everything else being equal, a bike with 700c wheels would be a better choice but condition and the quality of the bike matter. There are good 27 inch tires out there from the major manufacturers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By randyjawa

My first piece of advice is to understand that,...

My first piece of advice is to understand that, from an ease of use, safety and performance point of view, vintage bikes come in second to newer offerings. This is harder to use......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8,606
Views: 1,151,655
Posted By RCMoeur

Tonight I got back to working on my...

Tonight I got back to working on my slightly-neglected chrome cruiser. Not only does it need shift cable & housing work, but I discovered the wires on the Wald front basket had fatigued and snapped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22,533
Views: 3,596,867
Posted By bironi

50 miles on the fixed following a couple buddies...

50 miles on the fixed following a couple buddies with many gears.
It was a great day, right on the edge of late summer/beginning of fall.
A perfect day.
I have been out of town for a week plus....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,261
Posted By rsbob

I didn’t think it was actually possible. 9 out...

I didn’t think it was actually possible. 9 out of 10 world tour riders agree.

However, flats do have a place on cruisers, MTBs and e-bikes. On racing road bikes, not so much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7,219
Views: 1,137,737
Posted By northbend

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I always do my own fitting. This is the method...

I always do my own fitting. This is the method I've hit upon: https://www.bikeforums.net/21296948-post3.html
Works for me, at least up to 400k.

I've been using clipless pedals (SPD with mountain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6,999
Views: 724,474
Posted By rsbob

46 miles, 1800’ and a KOM on a short straight. ...

46 miles, 1800’ and a KOM on a short straight. The mailbox did not provide an aero advantage
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 209
Posted By 76SLT

Beautiful bike. You've done a great job restoring...

Beautiful bike. You've done a great job restoring it. I also have an old British bike with Stallard rear dropouts, but I've never been able to identify the make. The picture from Juvela with the blue...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By t2p

can you expand / add to the 6 mile loop ? or...

can you expand / add to the 6 mile loop ? or maybe a different spot ?

There is a nice paved path / 5 mile loop around a scenic lake in a county park relatively close to my house. I can expand it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6,999
Views: 724,474
Posted By jadmt

60 miles and picked up a bone 40 mies in. Brand...

60 miles and picked up a bone 40 mies in. Brand new tire too.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,355
Views: 698,226
Posted By jadmt

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 833
Posted By squarenoise

So I got all the cable housing sorted, but came...

So I got all the cable housing sorted, but came up short one Campy brake cable. LBS was out of stock, so I have a couple on order. Also decided to order some 35c tires since deflating the 38s is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6,999
Views: 724,474
Posted By diphthong

fairly coastal 59-spot. overcast for half the...

fairly coastal 59-spot. overcast for half the ride. some decent, shortish (less than .5 mile) climbs mixed in. 6th day in a row riding
after not having ridden for the better part of a month. legs a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2,824
Views: 180,079
Posted By philpeugeot

47cm Specialized Sequoia in Fresno, CA - $25 ...

47cm Specialized Sequoia in Fresno, CA - $25
facebook.com/marketplace/item/1085305569679467...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 157
Posted By Arrowana

I wouldn't expect the Giant to feel significantly...

I wouldn't expect the Giant to feel significantly different, maybe the geometry of one might feel nicer than the other. The one in the pic looks like mid 90's rather than the year 2000. Wouldn't be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 275,305
Posted By xiaoman1

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Kengo Kuma, Architect: The Bamboo House at The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8,606
Views: 1,151,655
Posted By alexihnen

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It was a good day in the work stand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,824
Views: 180,079
Posted By WGB

facebook.com/marketplace/item/430847876119360Vinta...

facebook.com/marketplace/item/430847876119360Vintage Paletti Road Racing Bike Made in Italy$200 · In stock
Listed in Washington, DC

Paletti road racer from the early 80s. Original Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8,606
Views: 1,151,655
Posted By Chuck M

I consolidated a couple of boxes of crap and one...

I consolidated a couple of boxes of crap and one drawer of crap into this little container of crap. It is still mostly crap, but I have a LOT less crap.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,844
Posted By PhilFo

This is my youngest child, LeeBa who is not in...

This is my youngest child, LeeBa who is not in the mood for paparazzi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9,229
Views: 3,325,052
Posted By DorkDisk

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By downtube42

I paid for a fitting with a highly recommended...

I paid for a fitting with a highly recommended fitter recently. He did measure my range of motion before going into the fitting.

Side note. I'm 63. He noted that within the cycling range of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 209
Posted By kroozer

Thanks for everybody's kind replies. FTT, I live...

Thanks for everybody's kind replies. FTT, I live in Mexico, so shipping is not an issue for me in the sense you are thinking. It's the other way around--I rarely have things shipped here from outside...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3,355
Views: 698,226
Posted By biker128pedal

Road being emptied. ...

Road being emptied.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By tjfastback66

Great Idea ! In fact I have access to an old...

Great Idea ! In fact I have access to an old Schwine Gold color boat anchor type thing with the super wide Schwinn seat. Yeah I should do that.
Cannot hurt if the PT approves it's use.

Thanks Man!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By Trakhak

Crucial info there. The shop I worked in was one...

Crucial info there. The shop I worked in was one of the first to buy Bill Farrell's Fit Kit system, in 1980 or 1981. It was great for the then-target population: as downtube says above, extremely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By downtube42

Just to be clear, numb junk is not to be ignored....

Just to be clear, numb junk is not to be ignored. Nor is knee pain or back pain, but numb man bits are another level of nope. Saddle tilt and shape are the real keys to that IMO.

I rode a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By terrymorse

Ask your doctor or PT about using a stationary...

Ask your doctor or PT about using a stationary bike trainer.

I used one after hip surgery, and it helped me regain strength quickly. When I got back on the road again, I felt surprisingly strong.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5,835
Views: 144,907
Posted By Mojo31

Its worth what he’s paying for it.

Its worth what he’s paying for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,897
Posted By veganbikes

I have used the M12 and M18 and both are fine...

I have used the M12 and M18 and both are fine racks, the difference with the Campee and M18 is it isn't going to be compatible with all bikes and has no adjustability in the lower stays where the M18...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By bikingshearer

And here I thought I was the only one who thought...

And here I thought I was the only one who thought or cared about stuff like this . . . . :lol:

Strictly speaking, there is an Interstate 66 that could kinda-sorta be called "Route 66", except that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,897
Posted By Trav1s

Thanks! I never considered the aesthetics of it...

Thanks! I never considered the aesthetics of it until you mentioned it. Frankly, it's dumb luck. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,207
Posted By Steam Guy

I have ordered bolt on fixed sprockets that will...

I have ordered bolt on fixed sprockets that will bolt onto the disc brakes. I also bought spacers to give the chain room away from the disc.

with any luck I may JUST be able to run a chain in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 192
Posted By Polaris OBark

I downloaded it, opened it once, and found it of...

I downloaded it, opened it once, and found it of little use.

For adjustment, I found the shifter buttons more intuitive and straightforward.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By downtube42

First off, kudos for riding and even more for...

First off, kudos for riding and even more for working through issues.

Second, everything is normal - minor fit issues, conflicting advise from bf, sore triceps.

To the extent there is any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 558
Posted By juvela

----- thanks very much for the update ...

-----

thanks very much for the update

as regards headset -
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,572
Posted By tempocyclist

Snuck out for a weekday 90km blast on my 2002 US...

Snuck out for a weekday 90km blast on my 2002 US POSTAL Trek yesterday. Still my favourite bike to ride. 😎

https://tempocyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/trek5200-us-postal-today.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,397,578
Posted By Chuckk

Picked up this '88 Black Lightning yesterday for...

Picked up this '88 Black Lightning yesterday for $80.
So many little things to fix including finding front and rear derailleurs and resetting the fork.
My guess is that it had been single speeded...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By SpedFast

I wouldn't worry about fueling for the ride, let...

I wouldn't worry about fueling for the ride, let your body provide it. Just don't let yourself get dehydrated and you'll survive :) Force those muscles to burn the fat for energy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By zukahn1

Not sure what year or were this frame was built...

Not sure what year or were this frame was built guess I will have to get the serial and codes off the bb and look it up to know can likely verify by the paint scheme which looks to be 2008-2010,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5,835
Views: 144,907
Posted By indyfabz

I mentioned the meth. :innocent:

I mentioned the meth. :innocent:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,573,802
Posted By SpedFast

Beautiful day. 65°F w/<5 MPH breeze. Did 40+ and...

Beautiful day. 65°F w/<5 MPH breeze. Did 40+ and felt like I could have gone on forever but didn't want the DW sending out the lost patrol :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 558
Posted By SwimmerMike

That’s a great birthday present. Congratulations.

That’s a great birthday present. Congratulations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By howaboutme

Great to hear! Hopefully it's still good on...

Great to hear! Hopefully it's still good on longer rides. I have also found tipping the saddle a bit forward helps. My fitter also confirmed this. When I ride the communal peloton bike at work, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,030
Posted By SpedFast

Muscle soreness is good and will take care of...

Muscle soreness is good and will take care of itself as you work through it. Joint discomfort means something isn't setup quite right. Not always, but that's usually the case in my experience. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By downtube42

Custom frame only, moving current bike...

Custom frame only, moving current bike components, might approach new bike cost.

I second the idea of raising bars to where hoods and drops are both viable. At 6'3" my 60cm Domane is capable, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 259
Posted By Big Block

a short history: from...

a short history:

from https://bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?p=7046
still operating: https://www.europacycles.com.au/page/page/734654.htm

decals are available from Greg see...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,835
Views: 144,907
Posted By datlas

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