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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21,961
Views: 3,257,655
Posted By botty kayer

The weather gods were kind today so we finally...

The weather gods were kind today so we finally got some sunshine at the weekend in London, so a shiny Italian got a quick 20 mile blast around town..

Today's unplanned ride themes turned out be...
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 524
Posted By ignant666

I bought my first tent around 1975. I first heard...

I bought my first tent around 1975. I first heard of the idea of a tent footprint around 2016, and actually got my first tent footprint in 2022 (it came attached to a new REI tent).

If an object...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 530
Posted By JohnDThompson

BikeSmithDesign makes a secure tool for the fixed...

BikeSmithDesign makes a secure tool for the fixed cup:
https://bikesmithdesign.com/BBTool/BBT1.jpg
https://bikesmithdesign.com/BBTool/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21,961
Views: 3,257,655
Posted By rustystrings61

Today's ride was avian themed. I'm accustomed to...

Today's ride was avian themed. I'm accustomed to seeing and hearing smaller birds harry crows through the sky, but today I saw a crow harassing a great blue heron - who was loudly protesting such...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 12,248
Posted By PeteHski

I agree and often the sales items do require some...

I agree and often the sales items do require some compromise on colour choices. Like I bought their cargo bibs in brown because they were a lot cheaper than the black ones. They look okay, but don’t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,985
Posted By shelbyfv

Just guessing but where you went wrong was...

Just guessing but where you went wrong was probably reviving a half dozen dead threads to promote the same video.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,939
Posted By SJX426

Finally decided to ride this puppy for more than...

Finally decided to ride this puppy for more than 1/4 mile! Used it to part way commute to work. Took it on the VRE to Alexandria and rode the rest of the way in to the office near the White House,...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-23-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By 2old

It's a cruiser! As long as you procure a quality...

It's a cruiser! As long as you procure a quality bike (Trek, Specialized, Worksman, Giant) you'll be happy IMO.
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 524
Posted By Clyde1820

Even if only one possible use for a discussion is...

Even if only one possible use for a discussion is "debate" and a desire to change others' opinions, a discussion can still have value for most people for no other reason than to see what others are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 21,961
Views: 3,257,655
Posted By cooperryder

I braved the max heat of the day of 96 degrees at...

I braved the max heat of the day of 96 degrees at about 5pm for 10 miles on a newly acquired Parkpre road bike. I think they were better known for their mt bikes.

This one rides nice with Velo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By Jeff Neese

That can be mitigated by using good predrawn and...

That can be mitigated by using good predrawn and polished cables, like Jagwire "Elite Ultra-Slick", and correspondingly low-friction housing. They're not slow or mushy at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 287
Posted By bikemig

The luxury of having multiple bikes is that you...

The luxury of having multiple bikes is that you do get to figure out which set ups work best. The downside of multiple bikes is, well, owning multiple bikes, :)
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 524
Posted By chief9245

To each his own. I did a 10,520 mile tour in '22...

To each his own. I did a 10,520 mile tour in '22 around the perimeter of the US. 323 days and mostly camping, hotels during rainy days. Stayed in many groomed sites, especially Oregon and California...
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 524
Posted By john m flores

I've frequently pitched tents without footprints...

I've frequently pitched tents without footprints and have not had any issues. But I recently purchased an ultralight bikepacking tent and the materials are so thin that I cut a Tyvek footprint for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,385
Posted By Tusk

I had purchased a 105 mechanical group set for a...

I had purchased a 105 mechanical group set for a different bike and decided against the upgrade. So I am using that.

This bike will be used primarily on the road with the occasional trip onto...
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 524
Posted By imi

Humbug! I have two footprints! Sometimes I...

Humbug!

I have two footprints! Sometimes I travel without the tent, just the footprints.
They are sewn together with a hole to crawl into if it rains.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By PeteHski

SRAM AXS shifter battery replacement

So after 2.5 years I finally got the low battery warning for my RH shifter (Force D1). For those who haven’t yet crossed this bridge, I made a few observations that may be of use:-

1. I didn’t...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,385
Posted By nomadmax

I'm a Campagnolo man, right down to my tattoo,...

I'm a Campagnolo man, right down to my tattoo, but that Shimano GRX 11 speed stuff is the business. The 31/48 crank paired with an 11-34 cassette covers just about everything.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5,160
Views: 131,501
Posted By datlas

Dew point 77. Time to ride sweat.

Dew point 77. Time to ride sweat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 03:45 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 12,248
Posted By PeteHski

Indeed. The reverse snobs still often mock Rapha...

Indeed. The reverse snobs still often mock Rapha but that’s how it goes for most nice things. I buy it because I like the style and fit. Sales pricing makes it reasonable value too.

I had never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 287
Posted By georges1

Nice article , thanks for sharing....

Nice article , thanks for sharing. :thumb:Nivacrom steel started it all in 1987, and it first started with the El and Max series of tubing then Minimax, then Overmax, then Genius in 1991, then after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1,210
Views: 73,864
Posted By Fried_Chicken

Austro Daimler Olympian $30 San Jose, CA....

Austro Daimler Olympian $30 San Jose, CA. Interesting stem and bar configuration....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By 1pc@atime

I sorted out a few so far but there's still 3/4...

I sorted out a few so far but there's still 3/4 of the bucket left. The same guy dropped off a few boxes of misc freewheels and two boxes of older Suntour derailleurs too.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 102
Posted By guy153

Have only made TIG forks so don't have any...

Have only made TIG forks so don't have any suggestions about brazing. Yes double-check everything with a wheel in there while it's still tacked. 270mm can't be right. The (shop-bought) fork on my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Cyclomondo has decals for this frame

Greg Softley at www.Cyclomondo.net has a full decal set for the Holdsworth Super Mistral. The seller mentions having water slide decals for the top tube. The one challenge with those is that they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By Reddleman

Just got back from a midwinter break to Vietnam -...

Just got back from a midwinter break to Vietnam - HCMC traffic is definitely a bit mad, but is nearly all scooters and has a logic of sorts. Hanoi had considerably more cars in comparison,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,061
Posted By alexboer2004

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

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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-22-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,648
Posted By Kontact

The rule of thumb is for fast road positions. 90º...

The rule of thumb is for fast road positions. 90º isn't part of it - the location comes from having the correct saddle height and then moving in an arc around the BB until the knee happens to be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 60
Posted By seagrade

FS vintage De Marchi French tricolore XL tall jersey

Vintage wool jersey in very good used condition. No stains, holes or repairs although missing one rear pocket button.

Made in Italy by De Marchi.

Measures 50cm/20” armpit to armpit and 77cm/30”...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,053
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Check the top diameter of the old stem. I've...

Check the top diameter of the old stem.
I've added a star nut and a threadless stem to gain more reach on previous folding bikes (usually the telescoping stems)
Didn't negatively affect folding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,181
Posted By SirMike1983

Took out my 1953 Lenton for a ride the other...

Took out my 1953 Lenton for a ride the other evening. It's certainly humid here the past few days.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,181
Posted By SirMike1983

1962 would be the ornate Traveler frame decals....

1962 would be the ornate Traveler frame decals. "Bicyclebones" shop in NY and on eBay sells reproductions of those decals if you want to re-do them. They're waterslides and do take some skill and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By big john

The analogy is absurd. Index doesn't make...

The analogy is absurd. Index doesn't make shifting non-existent, just makes it easier. And the insult "lazy and incompetent"? By this logic all world tour riders, racers, most club riders, most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By cb400bill

Here's my 1961 Legnano Tipo Roma pista. Named in...

Here's my 1961 Legnano Tipo Roma pista. Named in honor of the 1960 Rome Olympics.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,160
Views: 131,501
Posted By rjones28

Tall enough to ride my bikes and too fat for this...

Tall enough to ride my bikes and too fat for this sport.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,647
Posted By 79pmooney

Only two sewups simply doesn't work. You'll get...

Only two sewups simply doesn't work. You'll get a flat. No fellow cyclist or local bike shop is going to have one. Or anything to help you with except sealant which might or might not work...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5,160
Views: 131,501
Posted By DougRNS

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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NSTD*



* New string trimmer day
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By evwxxx

No whole bike, but this is Olympic themed I...

No whole bike, but this is Olympic themed I guess!
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2116_7581d6ac38bf55c9cb11c6ae36fe77dd0e207f5e.jpeg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,558
Posted By rje58_too

June Goal - 225 miles 6/1 - 12.9 miles -...

June Goal - 225 miles

6/1 - 12.9 miles - Trek 830
6/2 - 12.5 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/4 - 11.4 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/5 - 17.8 miles - Fuji
6/8 - 16.6 miles - Fuji
6/9 - 17.0 miles -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By Duragrouch

As others have said, the rack weight limit...

As others have said, the rack weight limit applies to its cargo, and the fork limit applies to total of cargo and rack. 20 kg is quite common rating for racks; My small front "sixer" rack that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By tomato coupe

So are slide rules, but that doesn't mean they're...

So are slide rules, but that doesn't mean they're not both outdated technology.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 210
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm doing a 650B conversion on a 26 inch Fuji...

I'm doing a 650B conversion on a 26 inch Fuji Suncrest because I wanted to do one for the Hell of it but I ride TALL frames and to me a 25 inch road frame with 650B's looks weird. But 650B's in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By SurferRosa

That's one thing you can't say about the...

That's one thing you can't say about the tricycle.



I heard it goes ... "fool me once, shame on ... shame on you. Fool me ... you can't get fooled again."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By genejockey

FTFY. You're welcome.

FTFY. You're welcome.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ron Damon

Thanks. When you're in Thailand, do visit...

Thanks.

When you're in Thailand, do visit Sukhothai...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x1200/1719104690457_c54df97d5810a1cddc84b4e74950bd68ba53e011.jpg
Sunset over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By Mad Honk

Thanks, John! Smiles, MH

Thanks, John! Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By PeteHski

Do you have to be lazy and incompetent or can you...

Do you have to be lazy and incompetent or can you just be one of them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By Camilo

The www - all of it, every last place on it - is...

The www - all of it, every last place on it - is an aid for them that's too lazy to go to the library and read the encyclopedia and magazines, and those who are incompetent to find stuff in the card...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,392
Posted By cb400bill

Mt Pleasant location points to that being an...

Mt Pleasant location points to that being an early bike in Matt's career. He later moved to Swartz Creek and just recently sold his shop to Trek and retired.

I'd like to see you take down your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,023
Posted By tomato coupe

Trolling should be a little bit subtle if you...

Trolling should be a little bit subtle if you want it to be effective.
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