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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5,468
Views: 887,609
Posted By indyfabz

Lucy. ...

Lucy.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By jdawginsc

Extra insurance is cheap compared to stressing!...

Extra insurance is cheap compared to stressing! Should only be about $4-5 for an extra $200.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 283
Posted By Shadco

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans? ...

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 596
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I remember that SEARS introduced the FREE SPIRIT ...

I remember that SEARS introduced the FREE SPIRIT trademarked name , ...FREE SPIRIT bikes in 1972. Ted Williams was getting sort of moldy, as a bicycle line's main brand name from a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 283
Posted By diphthong

missed the email where pogacar joined...

missed the email where pogacar joined jumbo-visma. granted, consider myself as a casual follower of professional cycling.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Duragrouch

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically...

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically 55 lbs + perhaps 20 groceries + fat me, and I do 10% hills all the time, some short 15%.

If the Expressway is 20"/406, you can get lower gearing,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By tomtomtom123

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than...

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than the sturmey archer.

I need at least 14-15 gear inches so 1X doesn't work for me. I have 2x with 24/44 chainrings which is 1.833 rear range and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Leisesturm

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11...

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11 - 32 and I hate the 33" low gear and top gear if IRC is around 93" which isn't all that useful. I spend all my time in the bottom gear or the one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Duragrouch

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was...

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was only shifters at the time), who continued the internal gear hubs for some years and then sold those designs to Sun Race I think.

I don't know of any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,782
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: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 823
Posted By choddo

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as...

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as a carbon Di2 fan)

But you have to promise to sort out that stem / bar angle horror show.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 22,399
Views: 4,777,464
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Huffy Windsprint $40

I found this one kind of funny:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By MonsieurChrono

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 823
Posted By Duragrouch

OP: That looks like a real corncob straight-block...

OP: That looks like a real corncob straight-block rear gearing. Whether it's freewheel or cassette, you should be able to fit much wider gearing there without needing to replace the hub, you should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
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: Northeast
06-16-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11,248
Views: 1,507,590
Posted By rholland1951

Father's Day rolled around, and my son Sam, his...

Father's Day rolled around, and my son Sam, his wife Jess, and their daughter Ida invited me on a bike ride, so off I went. As I crossed the Arlington-Belmont line, I stopped to photograph my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,238,087
Posted By curbtender

In front of another classic... ...

In front of another classic...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 135
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: 3,238,087
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: 1,196
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 766
Posted By Chuck M

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I...

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I damn well please.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 334
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: 4
Views: 133
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: 4
Views: 133
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: 3,238,087
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: 4,740
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: 4
Views: 133
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, 08:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 766
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Too bad that threads of this sort attract so much...

Too bad that threads of this sort attract so much foolishness. There's nothing complicated here, just a newbie who wants to know what to do with his hands and doesn't have cycling friends to ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 283
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: 195
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: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,224
Posted By Kiwisaver

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 166
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: 25
Views: 334
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: 4,653,042
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By thinktubes

Like a lenco for your bike ...

Like a lenco for your bike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
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: 11
Views: 188
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: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 142
Posted By fooferdoggie

yes not hard enough. so just to make sure check...

yes not hard enough. so just to make sure check the screw that holds the wires in on the back of the smartphone hub. if they look fine I would get the bike checked it could be a internal wire issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 166
Posted By FBinNY

Long before you'll wear out a bearing, ceramic or...

Long before you'll wear out a bearing, ceramic or steel, (or even a bronze bushing) you'll see the effects of dirt accumulation and/or peripheral wear of the pulley.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 114
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: 434,448
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,861
Posted By cudak888

That's a common narrative, but I don't buy it....

That's a common narrative, but I don't buy it. The "bike" program I work for often gets cold calls from building managers looking to donate piles of bikes.

Even if it was, I'll bet anything that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4,765
Views: 119,357
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: 40
Views: 766
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: 135
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: 2,312
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: 225
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: 3,250,841
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: 40
Views: 766
Posted By downtube42

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

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