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06-17-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By indyfabz

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA&pp=ygUVb...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA&pp=ygUVbm8gaGFuZGxlYmFycyBmbG9ib3Rz
06-17-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 50
Posted By cb400bill

Many of us did. Me included.

Many of us did. Me included.
06-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 50
Posted By Eric F

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.
06-17-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By randyjawa

Three For Me and Then One More...

Last summer, I inquired about a listing on Facebook Marketplace that was offering two Velo Sports and a Cambio Rino, all three for $600 CND. Today, a year later, I bought them for much less......
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,794
Views: 119,970
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You need some carbon rims for that thing! :)

You need some carbon rims for that thing! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,794
Views: 119,970
Posted By big john

The old full-sized station wagons with a...

The old full-sized station wagons with a full-sized spare is the worst. The tire stands up in a well on the right side of the cargo area and it's pretty tough to lift it out of there. Some had a...
06-17-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By merziac

Here's a first gen 81, they had different...

Here's a first gen 81, they had different graphics/livery, no biplane.

The biplane was used until 86.

Neenan sticker very hit and miss.

...
06-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some...

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some posters didn't start a multitude of threads asking silly questions.
06-17-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By bulgie

The lugs are Folson (Henry James), early style....

The lugs are Folson (Henry James), early style. Not thinned by the builder (or at least not much), that's the way they came. I first saw them about 1980, but they could be older if I was simply...
06-17-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 337
Posted By Rick_D

I can understand being perplexed. Same could be...

I can understand being perplexed. Same could be said for the MSR backpacking stove sticker.
06-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 112
Posted By Camilo

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check...

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check out this video to properly set up your cantilever brakes. Look at the whole thing, but pay special attention to the part on proper positioning of the...
06-17-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8,867
Views: 1,169,889
Posted By jdawginsc

Yay! They arrived safely!

Yay! They arrived safely!
06-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,605
Views: 466,414
Posted By squirtdad

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a...

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a barrista....still useless orange cat :D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,082
Posted By Groasters

I've finally been convinced to go road tubeless...

I've finally been convinced to go road tubeless and my favourite benefit is unexpected.

In recent years I've only ever used Continental 4000/5000 and embraced 28c and lightweight inner tubes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 426
Posted By Jrasero

Happy Fathers day and I know the day has passed,...

Happy Fathers day and I know the day has passed, but my God I hope you went outside. There is no shame in getting some me time. I envy that you live in one of the most temperate and beautiful cities
06-17-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3,605
Views: 466,414
Posted By billnuke1

Yikes!

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06-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 89
Posted By shelbyfv

Here's the previous thread in case anyone wants...

Here's the previous thread in case anyone wants more. WalMart bike thing (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1295781-walmart-ozark-trails-graveler-248-competition-thread.html)
06-17-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By mpetry912

it has the flat plate fork crown. Might be 2nd...

it has the flat plate fork crown. Might be 2nd year

VERY first would have been shipped with TA cranks and "bullmoose" stem / bar combo.

I have a Nitto bullmose available

/markp
06-17-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 50
Posted By genejockey

What Happened to Alerts for Quoted Posts?

Since the maintenance this morning, the alert for quoted posts has disappeared. This is a useful feature, especially in conversational threads, or slow-moving threads where I don't want to keep...
06-17-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

To confirm, the first and second position Perfect...

To confirm, the first and second position Perfect and ProCompe threaded sprockets and the second position threaded sprockets on the Winner series of freewheel bodies, are all interchangeable...
06-17-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 760
Posted By Kontact

No. I'm saying that the ideal is probably having...

No. I'm saying that the ideal is probably having the plug end where something is pushing from the outside of the steerer - like the stem or bearing. But I was thinking more about expanders that end...
06-17-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,405
Posted By rccardr

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The last day was humid and in the low 40's. I wore everything I brought and even...
06-17-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,405
Posted By rccardr

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It's a long way down from this train trestle bridge...
06-17-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,405
Posted By rccardr

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Big Iron in two flavors...
06-17-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,405
Posted By rccardr

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Nlerner, our Anti-Rain Specialist...
06-17-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 313
Posted By Ditto1958

I’m new here at this forum. Although I’ve been...

I’m new here at this forum. Although I’ve been riding bicycles for over 60 years, this is an honest question I didn’t know the answer to. I’m anything but thin skinned, so my feelings aren’t hurt,...
06-17-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,405
Posted By rccardr

Amazing, fun, exhausting time with The Usual...

Amazing, fun, exhausting time with The Usual Suspects plus a coupla.
Bob did a terrific job organizing the fray- no matter how many times you do something like this, it never really gets easy....
06-17-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By mstateglfr

You want to keep the thread PG rated, cool, but...

You want to keep the thread PG rated, cool, but what does the other 'PG' in your comment stand for? Does that mean PG rating too?...if so, I dont understand your comment. If it doesnt mean that,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4,794
Views: 119,970
Posted By genejockey

I thought you were talking about a flat on the...

I thought you were talking about a flat on the bike till I got to "jacking point".
06-17-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 394
Posted By unworthy1

Whale blubber is getting hard to find! But...

Whale blubber is getting hard to find! But luckily the MSDS says that
Propylene glycol butyl ether
is an exact chemical substitute!

SCIENCE!
:)
06-17-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By Kobe

If I already didn't have the old style Homer in...

If I already didn't have the old style Homer in the same color I would have one on the way. I like the double top tubes on these.
06-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 337
Posted By steelbikeguy

The bike industry has a certain share of old and...

The bike industry has a certain share of old and ambiguous logos and brands, and the 3.3.3. of Shimano is one of them. Grant Petersen ran an article in the Rivendell Reader #34 that explained this...
06-17-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 140
Posted By Jeff Wills

Positron II shift “cable”

Ditto what Andrew said and to expand:

Shimano Positron II shifters and derailleurs used a solid wire (similar to piano wire) and a specific sheath that used molded ends and circlips to create a...
06-17-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By badger1

I just remembered the perfect product for male...

I just remembered the perfect product for male cyclists who are in the habit of glancing at women's PGs while out on the bike paths. Note that it is based on a "scientific optical principle", so...
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,206,533
Posted By 3speedslow

Finished overhauling the 94 Trek 850 MTB. It...

Finished overhauling the 94 Trek 850 MTB. It rides very nice but having to get use to the short Salsa MotoAce bars....
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E"...

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E" designation is from the Winner/New Winner family, but I think fits the Perfect body? The ID is 43mm. I've got versions in silver, brown and gold, so they...
06-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By merziac

Bill's bikes were bigger than this.

Bill's bikes were bigger than this.
06-17-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By genejockey

I thought, for a lark, I might take the title as...

I thought, for a lark, I might take the title as a serious question:

To answer the question asked in the title: "Is there any shame in riding the top bar?" - no, there is no shame in riding on the...
06-17-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By big john

https://www.meme-arsenal.com/memes/2aa5f6cc2897c1f...

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06-17-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By indyfabz

Hello. What’s this thread about, other than 3...

Hello. What’s this thread about, other than 3 pages and MPAA ratings?
06-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 103
Posted By John E

Happy Grandfathers' Day. :)

Happy Grandfathers' Day. :)
06-17-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By John E

paging Pastor Bob :) There is also a chap...

paging Pastor Bob :)

There is also a chap here with countless bins of parts from Charlie Harding's shop near UCLA. Charlie used to have the obligatory pegboards with individual Regina and SunTour...
06-17-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By Hondo6

Perhaps. I understand he was big into biking. ...

Perhaps. I understand he was big into biking.

But it's probably not the one he lost in Portland at the Championship Parade in 1977. He got it back a few days after the parade, and his son still...
06-17-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 313
Posted By veganbikes

Good weather, few to no other people aside from...

Good weather, few to no other people aside from friends, ending the ride with some good food or something is always quite nice. Also doing it aboard a nice bike helps but all my bikes in different...
06-17-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 313
Posted By bruce19

All bikes and rides are better when I have...

All bikes and rides are better when I have fitness. If you get to the point when you feel like you're riding without the chain you've made it.
06-17-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By daka

@bikemig is correct. I have a spare 14t Suntour...

@bikemig is correct. I have a spare 14t Suntour Perfect cog that shows little wear. PM me your address and it will be on its way......

Dave
06-17-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,413
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm confident the BF IT sleuths are all over this...

I'm confident the BF IT sleuths are all over this one though it can take awhile. :thumb:
06-17-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 313
Posted By Trakhak

Great topic -- one of the few fundamental...

Great topic -- one of the few fundamental questions about bike riding that hasn't been beaten to death (and then revived and beaten to death again) on Bike Forums.

As others have said, fit and...
06-17-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 313
Posted By 79pmooney

For me, the steering is a large part of "this...

For me, the steering is a large part of "this bike feels right" or not. Front end geometry - headtube angle, fork rake and trail. Also wheel weight at the rims, stem length, wheelbase ... I like...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 83
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! Climbing on a tandem is sketchy at...

Thanks!

Climbing on a tandem is sketchy at best, although at least we won't be at 9,000' like when we toured the canyons in Southern Utah!
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