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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By gugie

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the...

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the solution.

As drivetrains age with use, chains wear out, and the distance between links increases ever so slightly. These in turn wear cogs on your...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,762
Posted By unworthy1

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I...

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I have had it "in my cue" ever since and finally conclude that I won't be able to follow thru with the full build out :(
SO, after checking with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By cb400bill

Lotus?

Lotus?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By Mr. 66

I was able draw some detail ...

I was able draw some detail
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By niliraga

I'm guessing someone put a new chain on this bike...

I'm guessing someone put a new chain on this bike before you bought it, and kept the original (and now worn) freewheel in place. that is often the scenario that leads to skipping, and a suitable...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,128
Posted By Hermes

Memorial Day, we did a banded ride with our...

Memorial Day, we did a banded ride with our friends in Oregon on Zwift. Talked on Discord and discussed the Giro and the next gen of bicycles and wheel technology.

Today was an endurance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5,410
Views: 872,565
Posted By Fredo76

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Evening ride on Memorial Day
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By cb400bill

Indoor shots are usually too dark to see much...

Indoor shots are usually too dark to see much detail.

Please take the bike outside and shoot more pics. Prioritize the bike's details like the lugs, fork ends and dropouts, fork crown, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist - Picture by Robert 1 | 34232503 |...

Pic Assist - Picture by Robert 1 | 34232503 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34232503)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By piofrio

Help - Vintage bike skipping gears

Hey there I'm totally new to bike repair and could use some help. My vintage road bike is having an issue where when I pedal uphill or accelerate too much, it consistently skips gears (or at least...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,708
Posted By MilhouseJ

No, what you're doing is promoting a sense of...

No, what you're doing is promoting a sense of fear and trepidation around a hobby/way of life for the rest of us. You're focusing your posts on the negatives of cycling and highlighting the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,708
Posted By rsbob

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias,...

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias, since he is seeking it out.

After his post immediately above, I sincerely believe he needs to find a different activity. Like walking in a park.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By cb400bill

If you attempt to post some pics, the forum...

If you attempt to post some pics, the forum software will put them into your Gallery, and then someone can post them for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By jdawginsc

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By jdawginsc

I echo bargain guy. I am roughly the same...

I echo bargain guy.

I am roughly the same size as you (OP), and my good zone is 56-57, with 58 being sometimes a bit of a reach with a normal sized stem.

I could ride a 54, but it’s not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By Steel Charlie

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame....

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame. "Making do" cos you like the bike is not a good path. Lotsa bikes out there. Get the right one for yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By bargainguy

At 5'10, a 54cm frame risks being too short in...

At 5'10, a 54cm frame risks being too short in the top tube. Not enough room to stretch out.

I called this "being cramped in the cockpit." Elbows heavily bent is not a comfortable riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,284
Views: 656,136
Posted By MilhouseJ

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Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By Buddro

Thanks for the responses guys, when I used to...

Thanks for the responses guys, when I used to ride mountain bikes a lot we figured if your back tire is sliding you are having fun, if your front is sliding your in trouble. The 28 will take some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28,038
Views: 4,609,662
Posted By Salubrious

The bike appears to be 1930s. The wheels and...

The bike appears to be 1930s. The wheels and pedals obviously replaced (SA AW 'lined' hubs first appeared in 1972). The front hub has no oiler. Black hardware, like the SA shift pulley, were done in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 79,168
Posted By BillyD

It occurred to me today, with the month of June...

It occurred to me today, with the month of June breathing down my neck, that I am behind schedule in posting the development of the baby eaglets. I see now I've got some catching up to do, so I'll be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6,458
Views: 604,067
Posted By ofajen

17 miles as a recovery workout from yesterday’s...

17 miles as a recovery workout from yesterday’s run. I rode most days this last week after realizing that I had lost a lot of cycling strength by running instead. The remedial week has definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By Robert 1

Does not have any decals or name brands. will...

Does not have any decals or name brands.
will eventually post pictures when allowed.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,760
Posted By jfouellette

Update. This is the latest iteration. Basket is...

Update. This is the latest iteration. Basket is lower making the bike more stable....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,013
Posted By bboy314

Interestingly, Problem Solvers makes a product...

Interestingly, Problem Solvers makes a product that works similarly to this, adjusting a headset with no star nut.

https://problemsolversbike.com/products/adjustable-headset-spacer
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,128
Posted By TMonk

Memorial Day ride: Practicing eating more on...

Memorial Day ride:

Practicing eating more on the bike,. Did some cat 6 racing in the middle when a triathlete and some excited tag-along roadies were running lights, dodging pedestrians etc. Was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By bboy314

That crankset calls for a 123mm bottom bracket...

That crankset calls for a 123mm bottom bracket spindle, so when you remove the old crankset, measure the spindle length. If it’s within a couple mm it should work. Otherwise get a new BB to match....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By jdawginsc

The tulips sort of look like unopened roses, so...

The tulips sort of look like unopened roses, so maybe it is a Somec. If so, cool find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By mstateglfr

What are you wanting info on? - details of the...

What are you wanting info on?
- details of the components?
- details of the frame?


I am unaware of a steel frame builder that had rose cutouts on their lugs. SOMEC had tulips, for what its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By veganbikes

It has been pretty common for quite a while. Very...

It has been pretty common for quite a while. Very smart as paramedics need to get through more easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 97
Posted By scozim

That's pretty much it. I look for any gaps that...

That's pretty much it. I look for any gaps that might be developing or apparent looseness in the joints. So far so good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 13,922
Posted By cyclezen

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years...

As it happens, the last 6-7 years of my 58+ years of cycling are now often Solo. So I half qualify for this thread. I am not a casual cyclist, as might be the tilt that word is used herein.
I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By indyfabz

I’ve seen EMTs on bikes at big events like our...

I’ve seen EMTs on bikes at big events like our 4th of July concert, where access is limited by barricades and there are lots of people all over the place. I’ve also seen them on Segways.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,642
Posted By DIY masochist

If this is happening, I'd view it as a market...

If this is happening, I'd view it as a market correction. People have been asking insane prices for things based on the highest prices things are listed for on eBay, without even checking the (also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 97
Posted By PhilFo

I rode one hard for about two years when I was on...

I rode one hard for about two years when I was on the Temple U cycling team up till 2010. I never heard a creak from the frame and never had any problem with the bonded tubes and lugs. I really loved...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By spinconn

Thanks Crankycrank, I thought it was an M310 but...

Thanks Crankycrank, I thought it was an M310 but the website got me confused. It sounds like my solution may be to change the crankset instead as Bill mentioned. They sell an Altus FC-M311 170mm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5,410
Views: 872,565
Posted By big john

Of course! My friend there is a couple years...

Of course! My friend there is a couple years younger and 50 pounds lighter and he is on an e-bike. He has a-fib worse than I do so he needs the e.
He is also carrying a ton of stuff. It was 40+...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 20,502
Posted By IdahoBrett

No they weren’t. That is another thing I read...

No they weren’t. That is another thing I read while researching the cause. Schwinn rims aren’t usually happy with foldable tires. Another thing that piled on my foul mood yesterday. It’s another one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,150,858
Posted By Aardwolf

Doesn't look very exciting, but ... ...

Doesn't look very exciting, but ...

Aluminium spacers 16mm OD x 10.2mm ID x 4mm height
£8 for 10 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CBJJ36X3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By mams99

I wish Nemo made a 3 person bike packing tent. I...

I wish Nemo made a 3 person bike packing tent. I really love the Dragonfly and the landing gear area. I looked at their 3 person regular tent that is very similar to the Dragonfly, but as I just said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,642
Posted By cinelliguy

From sbarner - Bicycles are relatively easy to...

From sbarner - Bicycles are relatively easy to store if you have a house, and the upshot is that there are a lot of nice bikes out there for the dwindling number of us who are interested to pick...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 310
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By Clydesdale John

I use Swiss Stop pads on all my bikes. They make...

I use Swiss Stop pads on all my bikes. They make a big difference!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3,130
Views: 550,408
Posted By EJM73

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Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,700
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1899: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1899:

I woke up somewhere around 2:30 AM and after that never did much more than doze until my alarm went off at 5:30. My brain wouldn't turn off as it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,199
Posted By MikeM21

5/1 - 20.4 commute 5/2 - 20.3 commute 5/5 -...

5/1 - 20.4 commute
5/2 - 20.3 commute
5/5 - 12.6 zwift
5/6 - 17.3 zwift
5/7 - 1.1 testing out a tune up
5/8 - 22 zwift
5/9 - 16.3 zwift
5/10 - 15.8 zwift
5/14 - 11.6 zwift
5/15 - 23.2 zwift
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,127
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Well, I didn't post a picture, but I will just...

Well, I didn't post a picture, but I will just below. I could be mistaken, but I don't recall Brooks making a titanium railed and hardware B17. My Super Pro Aero is sporting a limited-edition Alp...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 824
Posted By wrk101

To the title premise that there are "good"...

To the title premise that there are "good" Schwinn World Sports, I doubt it. The vintage market has softened, making full cromoly frame vintage bikes with good component groups very affordable.

In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,642
Posted By sbarner

The original question that started this thread...

The original question that started this thread was "Has the entire market for anything with 2 wheels and no motor gone flat?" I would humbly suggest that any reply should be observational, which...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By BobbyG

I tightened up everything I could, the hinge, the...

I tightened up everything I could, the hinge, the upper frame bracket, the spokes (that helped a lot!) and my custom brass steering mast buttress clasp made the latch stiffer than any I have...
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