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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,385
Posted By The Golden Boy

One of the things that you can always think about...

One of the things that you can always think about is "it's going to come around again." Sometimes it doesn't.

Yes- I've built a couple of parts hoards and put them on bikes... Around 2016 I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 42,606
Posted By EddyR

90 Traveler ,8 speed 105 . 22.5 pounds. Rides...

90 Traveler ,8 speed 105 . 22.5 pounds. Rides about the same as my Paramount.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 764
Posted By Aubergine

You can use both a 700c and 27 inch wheel,...

You can use both a 700c and 27 inch wheel, although that is not ideal. Doesn't matter which is front or back.

as for a replacement 700c wheel to match the Campagnolo rear, you could watch eBay for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,385
Posted By Chombi1

I thought I might have built a bike or two around...

I thought I might have built a bike or two around components, but after thinking about it, no, I built all my bikes around framesets.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 764
Posted By Aubergine

Here's Rusty's thread:...

Here's Rusty's thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293157-vintage-peugeot.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 383
Posted By rosefarts

I pulled the (no longer used) rival chain from...

I pulled the (no longer used) rival chain from the bottom of a box. I’ll check said box for the link. I have no idea if I still have it. I didn’t look since the question I wanted to answer was with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 389,253
Posted By steine13

Learned Friends: These responses are exactly...

Learned Friends:

These responses are exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. nlerner's closeups clarified things quite a bit, and I even found a proper-sized P clamp in my hardware box. Given...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 376
Posted By Ironfish653

If you selected that particular model on the sole...

If you selected that particular model on the sole criteria that it was the absolute cheapest option, then it’s okay to say that; rather than spinning a yarn about steel construction or that a gangly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,871
Posted By cb400bill

Trek 520 Touring Bike - $350...

Trek 520 Touring Bike - $350 www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7273279046111950/
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17,870
Views: 1,518,446
Posted By TMonk

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost...

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost skipped it too since we were butting up on dinner prep time, and I was feeling lazy and unmotivated. But I felt peppy like right away, negative split the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,783
Posted By big john

Are you in show business, Tex Ma'am?

Are you in show business, Tex Ma'am?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,385
Posted By ascherer

Oh, where do I start? I am blessed. My wife...

Oh, where do I start?
I am blessed. My wife encourages my behavior, and I hers. Most of the time, when I mumble something like, "I saw an interesting frame/bike online..." her response is something...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 152
Posted By slow rollin

Give it some time. Also, if your grips and bar...

Give it some time. Also, if your grips and bar allow it you can run the brakes/shifter inbound with the grip and see how a "short" bar feels before you chop it. I ride bikes from 600mm(1987) to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,436
Posted By Andy_K

You'll be riding the Huffente though, right? ...

You'll be riding the Huffente though, right?

I think the AeroWind and a LeMond Buenos Aires are my only US-made bikes apart from a Cannondale zero bike stashed at my sister's house in Maryland. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,783
Posted By datlas

Good ride today. Mrs datlas caught me...

Good ride today. Mrs datlas caught me cat-napping afterwards.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,553
Posted By Aubergine

They are certainly my favorite levers. They work...

They are certainly my favorite levers. They work very well with Mafacs as well, which I have on several bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 225
Posted By Koyote

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,385
Posted By noglider

My spouse was also a big enabler for me for a...

My spouse was also a big enabler for me for a while. My fixing and flipping hobby started because I got a few bikes cheap at a police auction. For my birthday, she cleared out a room in our basement...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,420
Views: 598,262
Posted By jaxgtr

Slacker I got in 31 and 2.5K of fakery, but...

Slacker

I got in 31 and 2.5K of fakery, but the legs felt really good today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,871
Posted By brewerkz

Pista Ciocc $650, NJ

www.facebook.com/groups/vintagetrackbikes/permalink/8102302916481648/?sale_post_id=8102302916481648
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,551
Posted By Pratt

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits...

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits from ATV riders smoothing it out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 764
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my...

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my own UO8 on the road. Having fun working on my bottom bracket spindle so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,509
Posted By bikamper

We called it, "Couldn't find their way out of a...

We called it, "Couldn't find their way out of a one door room".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 694
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

thank you sir

thank you sir
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 225
Posted By smd4

You realize greasing the seatpost is standard...

You realize greasing the seatpost is standard shop practice when building a bike, right?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 104
Posted By Kabuki12

Motobecane of that level are nice bikes. That...

Motobecane of that level are nice bikes. That looks like a mid seventies one in good condition. If you like it , it is your size , and you plan on riding it , you really can’t go wrong spending that....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,903,331
Posted By Lockback

After a year's long absence from bicycling, much...

After a year's long absence from bicycling, much of if spent on motorcycles instead, I returned to the fold this Spring with this used Trek Verve 3. Terrific bike. I'm really enjoying it.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 694
Posted By ScottCommutes

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need...

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need to do some preparation when your wife isn't looking. Modify her bicycle so that it runs in the gear that you think she needs to be in.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 609
Posted By Kontact

There is no perfect math equation for this. The...

There is no perfect math equation for this. The easiest thing is to look at the website of the brand and check the recommendations based on height.

In general, if the sizes are "classic", you can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 152
Posted By veganbikes

Santa Cruz is also owned by PON now, they own a...

Santa Cruz is also owned by PON now, they own a lot of stuff and do a lot of stuff well beyond just bikes and VW importing. Their bike portion of the business is huge for them in terms of importance...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great...

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great but if you have a good dealer near you it is slightly better. It has nicer inadequate brakes on it that would be fine on a lighter weight hybrid or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,509
Posted By santa fe 2926

We referred to those we thought lacking in skills...

We referred to those we thought lacking in skills on the railroad as two bricks short of a load….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 376
Posted By shelbyfv

wang only

wang only
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 104
Posted By Aubergine

the tubing and components changed over the years....

the tubing and components changed over the years. The 1973 (mine) is three tubes 531 and Huret components as original. The 1978 has three tubes Vitus 172 (also a good tubing) and Suntour components.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 104
Posted By shelbyfv

IIRC the Jubilee means Huret Jubilee components. ...

IIRC the Jubilee means Huret Jubilee components. If so, it was a higher end bike. Maybe a 531 frame as well. Should be a nice riding bike and worth the $.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 376
Posted By Trakhak

Liked for adverbs locomotively and station...

Liked for adverbs locomotively and station wagonly. Looking forward to opportunities to insinuate them into conversations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 376
Posted By Ironfish653

I think the OP is performing a thought exercise...

I think the OP is performing a thought exercise to justify why the cheapest trailer on @_mazon is the superior design, when everyone who’s ever used a trailer said “get something else”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 694
Posted By OldTryGuy

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on...

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on his Rans Recumbent and LOVES IT. His wife was against going electric for herself until they did a Viking River Cruise on the Danube and had to use EV...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 88
Posted By shelbyfv

Secure the wheel on the floor and mash the bead...

Secure the wheel on the floor and mash the bead off with your heel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 694
Posted By Koyote

…and maybe a little bit curious.

…and maybe a little bit curious.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 128
Posted By shelbyfv

My Lycra remains un-bunched. Sorry. :rolleyes:

My Lycra remains un-bunched. Sorry. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 311
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and...

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and the only way to know is to open it up. Here's one I worked on this morning, a NOS Suntour Perfect that had never been mounted....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 376
Posted By elcyc

My GF also weighs "a lot" .. with all those...

My GF also weighs "a lot" .. with all those accessories, toolkit, two cable locks, 4 panniers, 2 racks, fenders, etc. As I noted earlier, now, I'm thinking locomotively, and not station wangonly. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,783
Posted By seedsbelize2

Might be time for a shower and then stage 16

Might be time for a shower and then stage 16
Forum: BMX
05-22-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By Speedway2

I'm interested in how your project turns out! I...

I'm interested in how your project turns out!
I bought my wife a Devinci MTB with XS frame on 26" wheels over a decade ago. She prefers riding her Road bike so I've been thinking about converting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,509
Posted By SurferRosa

These Campagnolo pedals I recently bought were...

These Campagnolo pedals I recently bought were pretty rough, the left one especially, which was previously built two balls short in both cups. :wtf:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,783
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a...

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a few Canadiens but out in North Scottsdale, Halloween to the end of Spring Training it almost feels like you're actually in Canada.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 694
Posted By Koyote

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited...

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited advice to anyone—including a spouse.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 606
Posted By Wildwood

For those who say never an ebike, be prepared (at...

For those who say never an ebike, be prepared (at some point) to give up the places you may love to ride....
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