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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 151
Posted By SurferRosa

Why is the bb shell so gross? :lol:. Might wanna...

Why is the bb shell so gross? :lol:. Might wanna wipe it down with wd-40 and a paper towel before the glamour shots. At least they didn't leave a crawdad in there or something.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By Maelochs

Sorry but I know Lake makes great shoes because I...

Sorry but I know Lake makes great shoes because I have put countless thousands of miles on two pair, and the pair I am using now has a ton of life left and the other pair is awaiting repair because I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By Koyote

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost...

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost certainly will fix it. There’s no need to contact the CC bank before Lake is even given a chance. Sheesh.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,218
Views: 3,195,741
Posted By SpedFast

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was...

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was able to push my ride out. Found some nice hiking trails that weren't really conducive to my road bike, but we managed. It was all good. 38Miles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 28
Posted By tcs

Dr. David Hon autobiography

82 y.o. Dr. Hon (Dr. Han Dewei) is posting short chapters of an autobiography. He's up to chapter 9 and ~high school. I've only found this on dahon.com.cn, so fair notice this link is to a Chinese...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By indyfabz

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems...

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems to me that it is based on the assumption that they sent you the correct item.

What I would have liked to have seen was a thread describing your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By merziac

Tx! I haven't shipped many on my dime for...

Tx!

I haven't shipped many on my dime for quite awhile, packed a few but they were ones that needed good packing for someone else.

Way back some of the frames shipped on efbay for $30 and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,428
Views: 599,423
Posted By rsbob

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond)....

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond). Chased by a dog which got my pace WAY up, but managed to out sprint it. Was going for a PR on a 2.5 mile segment but was rudely stopped by a school bus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By asgelle

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who...

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who never made a mistake.

It's incredible that without any evidence whatsoever you jump to the conclusion that this is some nefarious plot rather than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By indyfabz

It’s much more efficient to rant on BF. :D ...

It’s much more efficient to rant on BF. :D

Forget the fact that the website has an email address to contact them about returns.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 371
Posted By merlinextraligh

unless you switch to metric😁

unless you switch to metric😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By Kabuki12

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By bargainguy

I understand your frustration. Spending that...

I understand your frustration. Spending that kind of coin on a pair of shoes, and then not getting the right ones....yikes.

There's a different way to approach this that might not cost you. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 414
Posted By Ron Damon

This is a straw man for we are not taking about...

This is a straw man for we are not taking about seatpost slippage on greased seatposts. We are talking about creaking on ungreased seatposts, the OP.

Once again, seatpost slippage is not in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By PeteHski

So it looks like they messed your order up and...

So it looks like they messed your order up and shipped the wrong shoes by mistake. Just return them and get over it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By CAT7RDR

To err is human...

To err is human...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By bboy314

I’ve never dealt with Lake, but if they sent you...

I’ve never dealt with Lake, but if they sent you a different item than you ordered, I imagine they’ll try to make it right at no extra cost to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 186
Posted By Koyote

You should probably give the company a chance to...

You should probably give the company a chance to make things right before slagging them in a public forum. Mistakes happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By datlas

Super busy at work this week. The combo of our...

Super busy at work this week. The combo of our new EMR system plus catch-up from California “vacation” has meant 12-14 hour days. I just got home and snapped this pic of our peonies. Last year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 41,629
Posted By theblackbullet

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times...

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times a day. :innocent: The price dropped again on Friday. I messaged first thing on Saturday. The seller shipped Tuesday. And it's here today. This bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By Eric F

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is...

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is this weekend, so they have been in that area earlier this week. Tiffany Cromwell starts a race in London tomorrow.



He does. Valtteri Bottas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 49,371
Posted By bibliobob

Marin on 6/1!

Bump reminder for the Marin Swap meet on 6/1:

https://mmbhof.org/shop/event-tickets/9th-anniversary-cycles-swap/

I plan on bringing a few interesting bikes to sell at reasonable prices. Herse,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 377
Posted By rustystrings61

I am deeply saddened to learn of this - but for...

I am deeply saddened to learn of this - but for me, Mercians and riding them and wanting to ride them are intertwined with a major health crisis and underestimated depression as a result.

Back in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 854
Posted By chaadster

I’m sorry…based on what? You made no attempt to...

I’m sorry…based on what? You made no attempt to field repair the tube.

Had that been a butyl tube you’d snake-bit with that much force, you’d have a much more damaged tube with probably four,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I think a simple test might be to torque it about...

I think a simple test might be to torque it about 20% below spec.
Go for a ride.
Torque to spec.
I expect you'd see the same phenomena. Break away friction is higher than sliding (rotating)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1182x1355/breaker_06c00e9e8d1fb1447101f822cd753421242b8c2b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,096
Views: 389,443
Posted By 52telecaster

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20240305_084028865_cdce049119d3732073dd25ed42cba8ad0340f276.jpg
650b 3 speed. It's an old gitane tour de France. An excellent ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 41,629
Posted By Clang

Ad's 3 hours old, so you know it's gone by...

Ad's 3 hours old, so you know it's gone by now.Mongoose ATB - $50 (Lakeville, MN)https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/d/lakeville-mongoose-chrome-mountain-bike/7749928558.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 151
Posted By squirtdad

not listed.....pinged seller on threading ...

not listed.....pinged seller on threading

here is listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/126158228307

not logical but looks like some level of quality underpinnings and just fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By randyjawa

Lift the bike and spin the wheels, checking to...

Lift the bike and spin the wheels, checking to ensure that neither is rubbing brake pads or even stay or fork tubing. Wheels can go out of true or even be installed off center. Proper maintenance...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 216
Posted By joeruge

Mike, sorry! I read 'folks' as 'forks.' Should...

Mike, sorry! I read 'folks' as 'forks.' Should have had my glasses on. I do aopologize
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By FBinNY

ANY torque spec for as tightened condition....

ANY torque spec for as tightened condition. Otherwise it would depend on the user to be psychic, and somehow predict what is not in their control.

As for why it tightened, the first thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By Andy_K

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a...

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a lot, reminiscing, and sharing lots of pictures, some of which are pictures of bicycles."
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By Eric F

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x783/img_1222_2c9aea937da7491eadb56de070e5ee4742f7499d.jpeg
Nothing much here. Just a pro racer doing motor-pacing behind a scooter ridden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By indyfabz

That looks thick to me. How about a useful...

That looks thick to me. How about a useful photo? :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By big john

I wouldn't recommend suggesting that.

I wouldn't recommend suggesting that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,265
Posted By santa fe 2926

Had two sets of braze on shifters overhauled by...

Had two sets of braze on shifters overhauled by Wayne Bingham, he replaced the set with the broken spring, as well as another set off eBay.Fr. He might have more springs. Here’s his Facebook page....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By Velo Vol

https://twitter.com/SMTuffy/status/179326901987038...

https://twitter.com/SMTuffy/status/1793269019870388309
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 151
Posted By squirtdad

I like the paint, looks nice. Any thoughts?

I saw a frame on ebay, that looks like right size and era for parts I have
I like the spatter paint job, but no idea what brand frame is though it appears to be decent quality with campy drops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By katzenfinch

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_1912_600f5412e514a9869581ba88b001c9643907104f.jpeg
Here’s a little more detail. I would have uploaded it sooner but managed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 237
Posted By Steve B.

Others might read the thread and wonder what it...

Others might read the thread and wonder what it does. Yes, just adding to the knowledge base.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 57
Posted By noglider

Bikes die when you leave them in the rain night...

Bikes die when you leave them in the rain night after night. They don't rust away when they get wet occasionally even for a few hours. Some say you should lube the chain after each time it gets wet,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 854
Posted By Camilo

Like just about everything that's "debated"...

Like just about everything that's "debated" endlessly. Disc Brakes, Electronic Shifting, E-Bikes, Immersion Wax Lubrication, you name it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By Steel Charlie

After going through all this it seems to me that...

After going through all this it seems to me that C&V is a less than appropriate title for this forum. For the truth in advertising aspect I suggest, "Mostly Steel Bikes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,128
Posted By noglider

RCMoeur, wow, customers think of new stuff all...

RCMoeur, wow, customers think of new stuff all the time. The human mind is an amazing thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,127
Views: 71,967
Posted By Eric F

My wife has the same reaction. Or, at...

My wife has the same reaction.



Or, at least I assume she would. I'm not brave enough to even suggest it.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,216
Posted By bulgie

I don't need to read any academic papers to note...

I don't need to read any academic papers to note that CrMo frames welded in the 1930s and every decade since then are still being ridden (not to mention aerospace, motorsport etc.), So this is just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,501
Posted By noglider

The Golden Boy, may we see the completed bike?

The Golden Boy, may we see the completed bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By bikingshearer

Somebody asked for more pics, so here are some...

Somebody asked for more pics, so here are some more pics, although you've all seen them before.

Here's a mid-1960s Cinelli framed resto-mod piece of heresy. The frame is almost 60 years old. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By veganbikes

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob...

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob Whirlamajigs and you could get 2 of them for a nickle by cracky.
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