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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 117
Posted By _ForceD_

Are you using a wired bike computer? If so, check...

Are you using a wired bike computer? If so, check the proximity of the spoke-mounted magnet, and the fork-mounted sensor. If the space between them is close enough…when the wheel flexes during things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 117
Posted By Trakhak

I worked in a shop back in the '80's that was...

I worked in a shop back in the '80's that was owned by a guy with an engineering degree. I once mentioned that I wondered why handlebars and stems sometimes made that ticking sound, and he said,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 37
Posted By wheelreason

The freewheel (or freehub) pawls are misbehaving....

The freewheel (or freehub) pawls are misbehaving. It;s either gunked up, or they may be failing (or loved too much with grease). I would flush it with wd40 or parts (brake) cleaner, and lube with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 17,674
Posted By ChiapasFixed

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Final ride of the tour in Tokyo today. Tomorrow we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By indyfabz

Oh the irony.

Oh the irony.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By indyfabz

Ebikes

Ebikes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By pdlamb

One or more of the following seems to be true for...

One or more of the following seems to be true for me:

1. Pads are getting thicker, so they tend to rub more.

2. Makers are using coarser threads to sew the chamois on.

3. My older skin is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 309
Posted By pdlamb

Forget the mini with 32s and 38s. Topeak...

Forget the mini with 32s and 38s.

Topeak Road Morph ftw!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 37
Posted By Kontact

Sounds like the freewheel mechanism isn't...

Sounds like the freewheel mechanism isn't grabbing. Sometimes you can just open the hub up and lube it. Depends on the design and your skill set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 54
Posted By fender1

I skipped Velo Fest and had a table at the swap...

I skipped Velo Fest and had a table at the swap sponsored by Keystone Bike Shop in Philadelphia.

It was small but very well organized and had pretty good attendance. I sold the last of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 238
Posted By Kontact

I think the OP is off by one full click.

I think the OP is off by one full click.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By seypat

About the only thing I hear is that cyclists ride...

About the only thing I hear is that cyclists ride bicycles and bikers ride motorcycles. Also, you don't go to a biker bar to get an expresso. The OP must not read many of the threads on BF, because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,265,194
Posted By Aardwolf

In my ongoing quest to find a saddle that doesn't...

In my ongoing quest to find a saddle that doesn't hurt after 20 miles ...

A Wrights something touring saddle ???

Spotted on Ebay for £30, it's got good looking leather and I thought it looked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By wheelreason

Ignorant? I find most of the things that non...

Ignorant? I find most of the things that non cyclists think about cyclists are spot on,
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 4,055
Views: 977,427
Posted By michael432000

Hi John. I have two Colnago C40’s (great...

Hi John.

I have two Colnago C40’s (great bikes) and a 6.2kg Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod. I used to race so I wouldn’t compare a lightweight carbon bike with the Swift as they they serve a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By karldub

True, this pin held the serial number plate.

True, this pin held the serial number plate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By delbiker1

" I hope I am in as good of shape as you are,...

" I hope I am in as good of shape as you are, when I am your age."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 209
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don't really hear anyone "ragging on cyclists,"...

I don't really hear anyone "ragging on cyclists," there are no pickup-driving, Joe Six-packs in my current circle of friends, and, even if there were, you might be surprised how many Joe Six-packs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1,896
Views: 274,654
Posted By SurferRosa

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Bulk carrier Okinawa loads at the Pier 86 grain terminal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 312
Posted By merziac

You are mostly correct, mixte literally...

You are mostly correct, mixte literally translates to universal, they are bikes for all, yes essentially unisex, utilitarian, butcher, baker, candlestick maker, postman, et all, originally designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 11,568
Posted By bironi

Great ride this year. Nice to see some old...

Great ride this year.
Nice to see some old friends and make some new.
The only pic I took was of the tandem couple finishing the ride.
Kudos to them, it's tough enough with a short wheel base, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 17,674
Posted By Duragrouch

If you want the lightest steering, yes. But I...

If you want the lightest steering, yes. But I like that some steered mass, especially forward of the steering axis, calms the steering. It doesn't take much, I noticed improvement just from the rack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,593
Posted By mschwett

it does not take a degree in electrical...

it does not take a degree in electrical engineering to replace a di2 battery. it’s much, much easier than, for example, replacing a mechanical shift cable.

if you’re going to start soldering ****...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,300
Posted By Camilo

I have a Microshift Advent 1X system - shifters,...

I have a Microshift Advent 1X system - shifters, derailleur and cassette. I think it shifts as well or better than Shimano and the design/ergonomics of the shifting is - to me - heads and shoulders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Oldbikenut

Thank you, I really excited to get them back on...

Thank you, I really excited to get them back on the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15,612
Views: 4,394,968
Posted By SurferRosa

Put the steerer in a bench vise and bend it back!...

Put the steerer in a bench vise and bend it back! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By repechage

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location...

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location there as shown. before the under the BB cable routing days, Peugeot did rivet a serial number plate to the shell.
no under the bike image given to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 884
Posted By slow rollin

What I do is mark the tire where it's stubborn to...

What I do is mark the tire where it's stubborn to seat. Deflate, and while pumping it back up I squish the tire so the bead seats there first in the stubborn location. Then go on like normal to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 436
Posted By RCMoeur

My extensive experience with Velocity...

My extensive experience with Velocity aero-section rims is that they are remarkably strong. The deeper section compensates for the thinner material. My wife, who is not exactly petite, is happy on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By squirtdad

ugly, that is beautiful for reference on...

ugly, that is beautiful

for reference on color taste values

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By SwimmerMike

I’m really looking forward to seeing this build...

I’m really looking forward to seeing this build progress. So far, great progress.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By bulgie

Wrong place for a pin that holds the tubes for...

Wrong place for a pin that holds the tubes for brazing. Peugeot used rivets to hold their serial number plate on, some years, that my guess for what's in the pic.
Forum: Touring
09-22-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,300
Posted By downtube42

I recall being on vacation in some middle sized...

I recall being on vacation in some middle sized town in Vermont and noticed the 20 and 30 somethings were hanging out on the sidewalk and at their cars, chilling, joking, having a good time, probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By bulgie

I made two frames for myself with Stump dropouts...

I made two frames for myself with Stump dropouts in 1977. I visited Bud (Art) to purchase them and he was super nice to me, gave me the full tour, showed me how he did things, work in progress,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22,528
Views: 3,592,620
Posted By SurferRosa

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Forum: Touring
09-22-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,300
Posted By john m flores

ACA struggles are not unique. Every motorcycle...

ACA struggles are not unique. Every motorcycle club and publication that I've worked with is facing the same challenge - how to stay relevant and viable after the Boomers that grew the sport start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6,989
Views: 722,745
Posted By Fredo76

Not very far today. But I got out. ...

Not very far today. But I got out.

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Blue Bella at Rio Grande, Autumn Equinox...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,846
Posted By base2

Easy. Grab the brake throw your weight backwards,...

Easy. Grab the brake throw your weight backwards, and release the brake at the right time. With the help of backwards inertia imparted by your body all the freewheel pawls will engage, the engine,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8,586
Views: 1,146,218
Posted By RCMoeur

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today,...

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today, so no work needed on that bike. For the moment.

Instead, since the evenings are starting to get nice (even if the days are still in the 100s), I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,593
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, some people have to feel like they're the...

Yeah, some people have to feel like they're the smartest people in the room, even if it's only smarter than a straw man
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By gaucho777

Per comments above from repechage, Kontact, et...

Per comments above from repechage, Kontact, et al, pinning tubes to lugs is a traditional practice. That pin is likely used to attach the cable guide under BB. No harm in grinding it down. Just tread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22,528
Views: 3,592,620
Posted By ascherer

Just a quick coffeeneuring run with Mrs. ascherer...

Just a quick coffeeneuring run with Mrs. ascherer on the trail today.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By Kontact

I already suggesting dremeling it down. But I...

I already suggesting dremeling it down. But I don't see how that pin is from lug assembly - there are no lugs on the bottom of the BB shell.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,930
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 350 miles 9/1: 20.0 9/2: 20.0 9/4:...

Goal: 350 miles
9/1: 20.0
9/2: 20.0
9/4: 20.0
9/6: 20.0
9/7: 20.0
9/8: 20.0
9/9: 20.0
9/11: 20.0
9/14: 24.1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,846
Posted By Broctoon

A steam piston engine makes its maximum torque...

A steam piston engine makes its maximum torque and horsepower at zero RPM. Seriously. As soon as it starts to move, power and torque begin dropping off. This is why steam was ideal for trains......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By gugie

Bingo. Pinning is an old school (but still...

Bingo.

Pinning is an old school (but still used) method of keeping lugs, bottom brackets, and other bits in alignment during lugged frame construction. If it's in the way, cut, file, or Dremel it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,593
Posted By Kontact

We did this all the time. We had test wires, and...

We did this all the time. We had test wires, and would hook up to a floor bike if test components are needed. But all of this takes time - and that is at shop rate. But we had the right test boxes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By sloar

I’ve had the same problem when switching from...

I’ve had the same problem when switching from caged or loose bearing to a cartridge. Usually it’s the screw holding the plastic cable guide on the bottom of the shell. A dremel has worked every time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By cb400bill

They don't have dumps like this around here.

They don't have dumps like this around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By Kontact

What lug was held in place by a pin on the bottom...

What lug was held in place by a pin on the bottom of the BB shell?
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