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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By Thalia949

Spotted this Bianchi - any idea on which model?

I’m thinking it is a proto but not sure. It was in fantastic shape. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By Classtime

Ten years ago +/-, our old bikes listed on CL...

Ten years ago +/-, our old bikes listed on CL competed with other new and used bicycles in a very broad market. Today our old bikes are competing with motorbikes. Bikes I sold to non-enthusiasts a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,179
Posted By Trakhak

Beautiful bike and restoration. You don't see...

Beautiful bike and restoration. You don't see many UO-8 bikes in colors other than other than white and (sometimes) blue. Orange, red, yellow, green, and black are fairly rare, too.

One more late...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 185
Posted By Mtracer

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could...

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could see that going several ways. But I think the OP is really asking, did I screw up? The answer is yes. You weren’t looking where you were going. Was the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 120
Posted By 70sSanO

The Motobecane is fine if you can do your own...

The Motobecane is fine if you can do your own work. I’m not familiar with the build, but depending on the hubs, some old cones are problematic with no replacements.

The other piece is the cost of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Holy cow!!

Holy cow!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7,965
Views: 973,962
Posted By Hajo

Some pictures as promised. ...

Some pictures as promised.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240525_131734_3132e433c36bd8404911ceb13976549c0cac259f.jpg
About 90% complete now. New tyres fitted and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 41
Posted By FBinNY

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much...

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much more worn.

IME worn rings and dropped chains aren't connected, so I'd try to diagnose that before replacing the ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,659
Posted By darkmoon

We Japanese cyclists have loved mini-velos. ...

We Japanese cyclists have loved mini-velos.

First, C&V
Katakura made Perfect Quick Mini, 22in wheel rinko bike.
First model was PR2-D, size 500mm
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,179
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how it looked when I finished with it. ...

Here's how it looked when I finished with it.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x654/peugeot20_3bd69e5bd20abb755bd7f1fd841b340d3074c4fc.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 120
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both...

Make sure you know how to fully evaluate both bikes and asceses what if any work they need. Make sure to take any tools you may need to evaluate or adjust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 254
Posted By smd4

I’m irreparably harmed every time I get a haircut...

I’m irreparably harmed every time I get a haircut or shave.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 120
Posted By philbob57

How different is the Sirrus from the FX3? They...

How different is the Sirrus from the FX3? They look pretty similar to me. What will the Sirrus give you that the FX3 doesn't?

If the Moto is really a Grand Jubile, it looks like a great buy. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 120
Posted By SpedFast

For the type of riding your describing it sounds...

For the type of riding your describing it sounds like the MB hands down.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3,224
Views: 74,354
Posted By BillyD

Time to update the baby eagles' progress. ...

Time to update the baby eagles' progress.

Here we see Tony and Vinny each taking an assessment of how much pain might result if they did anything fool hearted, like fall out of the nest.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 120
Posted By RH Clark

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and...

Go look at both. If both feel great to you and are in good shape get both, ride a while and sell the one you don't like as much. I could sell the racks and fenders off that Motobecane for $125....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 37
Posted By elcyc

Records of original dealer price lists

Example:
How does one obtain, say, the original dealer or department store price of a 1985 Schwinn World Sport?
I Googled that and did find one answer:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-25-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By Mr. 66

That is a fabulous fully Reynolds no frills...

That is a fabulous fully Reynolds no frills frame, no braze ons, no panto. That bike originally had Nervar cranks and bb, huret derailers, Normandy red foil hubs low flange, with a simplex seat post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 43,094
Posted By Muffins

$50 Univega Gran touring, large, Northeast Ohio. ...

$50 Univega Gran touring, large, Northeast Ohio.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1079x1521/screenshot_20240525_101258_730ef74d38da561b2122d38aada24a10eabb3658.png...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,224
Views: 74,354
Posted By seedsbelize2

Dingdingdingdingding You are correct sir! ...

Dingdingdingdingding
You are correct sir!
Vanna show him what he’s won.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 466
Posted By juvela

----- Mittelholzer Bahn, 1962 - ...

-----

Mittelholzer Bahn, 1962 -

​​​​​​https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/368/speed_037.jpg
​​​​​​https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/368/speed_025.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9,104
Views: 3,172,256
Posted By M A V

1995 Klein Adroit ...

1995 Klein Adroit

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/20240523_202833_fb3e83beb03caff889f362c30940ab5d600e6f34.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By iab

I like your enthusiasm, and there is no doubt...

I like your enthusiasm, and there is no doubt aging has made me more cynical, but I do have experience. If I may make an observation/opinion, most people hate change, even more so as they age. And...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,957
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 250 miles. 5/3: 20.0 5/4: 20.0 5/6:...

Goal: 250 miles.
5/3: 20.0
5/4: 20.0
5/6: 20.0
5/7: 15.4
5/10: 20.0
5/11: 20.0
5/13: 20.0
5/18: 19.6
5/20: 20.0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,551
Posted By cyccommute

Which is part of my problem with TPU. I don’t...

Which is part of my problem with TPU. I don’t mind experiments but I’d rather not have a 10 mile walk home when I do experiments.



“Somewhat” is doing a lot of heavy lifting there. If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box. ...

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x938/20230821_145426_452a7d0bcff39f4a754ac1d27965d9fc0a2fe9d7.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 560
Posted By hazetguy

August 18th. Fell off near Bovey Tracey. The...

August 18th. Fell off near Bovey Tracey. The pump caught in my trouser leg. My sandwiches were badly crushed.

August 23rd. Fell off near Budleigh Salterton. The pump caught in my trouser leg....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By cleverbeefalo

Thanks. I had to read this a few times because...

Thanks. I had to read this a few times because I'm a bit jaded to internet spheres and snark is often cloaked in kindness, but I appreciate your comment. I'm also a Millenial, what some might refer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9,104
Views: 3,172,256
Posted By M A V

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1250/20240522_133732_90157c5f81ebc52ad7acf8dcf289ee8761f36e79.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 43,094
Posted By brewerkz

1973 Bottecchia Professional - $400 (Boise)

https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/d/boise-1973-bottecchia-professional/7748228483.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By maiello

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray,...

Cheers. Gonna keep it original so no respray, just a clean and polish.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 439
Posted By Bianchigirll

OK here's the thing. Yes it may be a Bianchi but...

OK here's the thing. Yes it may be a Bianchi but which one? Bianchi made bikes from basic $200ish recreational bikes up to very nice professional level bikes. Your first job is to figure out just...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-25-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By dmark

Nice deal. GLWS

Nice deal.
GLWS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By 13ollocks

I used my usual SPD-SL clipless on my fixie - I...

I used my usual SPD-SL clipless on my fixie - I wanted some sort of foot retention and having to reach down to cinch or loosen a toe strap on a moving pedal didn’t see like a good idea (to me anyway...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,719
Posted By iab

What's so funny. That's how I get day 2 out of...

What's so funny. That's how I get day 2 out of my shorts. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,923
Posted By iab

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt...

Just my opinion, but I think there is no doubt vintage bikes are going the way of the model train. Sure, you'll have onesies and twosies of younger folks who get into it, but their numbers will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,719
Posted By Bianchigirll

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/504x640/265073ea_bbd5_4459_ada7_2afa1046bcd2_290a09f6c71a221a7dc365c5e9c61092edc190ee.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 268
Posted By spclark

Sy's pic's better description than what I'd...

Sy's pic's better description than what I'd posted.

(OP, you any relation to Jochen Rindt, F1 race car driver?)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 312
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is generally true but the level of...

This is generally true but the level of ventilation afforded by a $300 helmet still cannot match that of the Ram Air helmet shown below:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 116
Posted By shelbyfv

The REI bike on sale is a great value with modern...

The REI bike on sale is a great value with modern specs. Plus it's a nice color. I'd get that and be done.
Forum: Touring
05-25-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 153
Posted By mev

The west Siberian plain between the Ural...

The west Siberian plain between the Ural Mountains and Lake Baikal. The area has a lot of marshy areas along the road. I've cycled in other places (e.g. Dempster Highway) with local areas of intense...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 185
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It seems if there had been a collision it would...

It seems if there had been a collision it would have been unavoidable by definition. Although his head was momentarily down, the salmon was cycling down the street the wrong way and had also not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3,224
Views: 74,354
Posted By DougRNS

points off for distracting background otherwise...

points off for distracting background otherwise fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 439
Posted By jdawginsc

I figured that since your previous bike searches...

I figured that since your previous bike searches were for the shorter statured...

It’s a good save. Those Japanese Bianchis were well made...and the Taiwanese as well.
Forum: Touring
05-25-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 153
Posted By mev

You are in a much better position to know whether...

You are in a much better position to know whether the tent you already have is adequate for your needs than the rest of us who are not you and don't have this tent.

I did have a related situation....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 116
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The Sheldon Brown article predates the gravel...

The Sheldon Brown article predates the gravel trend. The resurgence of 650b (ISO 584 mm) is due to the trend for even wider tires for gravel biking. A 650b wheel with a > 2" gravel or MTB tire is...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-25-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,509
Posted By indyfabz

This maps includes the route I followed in 2019...

This maps includes the route I followed in 2019 to get the start of the CdA Trail, which I took to Wallace, ID before turning north. I got the impression from talking to a local that the route along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By slow rollin

What a beauty. Neat seeing the vitus nameplate...

What a beauty. Neat seeing the vitus nameplate embossed on the dropout
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 560
Posted By indyfabz

You didn’t say the magic word.

You didn’t say the magic word.
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