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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 133
Posted By jdawginsc

Cannondale and Trek have the underrated STX...

Cannondale and Trek have the underrated STX components it looks like. Cannondale should be an excellent ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By sloar

Cleaned up pretty nice. Makes my wife crazy that...

Cleaned up pretty nice. Makes my wife crazy that it took a month to hang a kitchen light, but I’ll completely overhaul a bike in one day....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6,540
Views: 616,927
Posted By rsbob

32 miles, 1,880’ and 2 top 10s overall (one being...

32 miles, 1,880’ and 2 top 10s overall (one being a 3rd place podium). 80 something degrees and a bit humid - but not east coast humid.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By big john

Had a fun day on the bike. 63 miles in cool,...

Had a fun day on the bike. 63 miles in cool, cloudy weather. Started out with about 18 riders but 6 split off at mile 12 to go on a century route. I felt pretty good and finished strong but when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47
Posted By Classtime

How long has it been since you’ve been regularly...

How long has it been since you’ve been regularly riding this 70s bike? Rotating the bars makes it difficult to use the levers and saddle tilt and setback can significantly affect the pressure on your...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By bboy314

I already contacted the seller and offered them...

I already contacted the seller and offered them $1500 if they take down the ad right now. Will report back with any updates…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47
Posted By USAZorro

Welcome to C&V Some of us have found that,...

Welcome to C&V

Some of us have found that, as we have aged, that raising the stem helps reduce the weight being put on our hands while riding. Naturally, you wouldn't raise them above the max...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 667
Posted By mstateglfr

When the drops are so big they seem to be half...

When the drops are so big they seem to be half the size of the entire bike, black tape is best- it's slimming.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

17 mile MTB ride. I did have one nature break. ...

17 mile MTB ride. I did have one nature break.

Wildlife spotted:
2 hawks
Got smacked by a couple grasshoppers
Said hi to this little guy:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 133
Posted By rwh63

doing my tiny part!

doing my tiny part!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,260
Views: 3,230,903
Posted By WaveyGravey

I rode 25 miles today.

I rode 25 miles today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 133
Posted By John E

The throwaway society disgusts me yet again....

The throwaway society disgusts me yet again. Perfectly serviceable, decent-quality bicycles that could easily be repaired.

The late great demographer, Hans Rosling, M.D., said that the difference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 333
Posted By genejockey

Then it was time to attach the little stuff, like...

Then it was time to attach the little stuff, like the under-BB cable guides, and the downtube cable stops. I had to find the proper Dura Ace ones with the lever for the RD....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By hazetguy

i am so tired of people giving lowball...

i am so tired of people giving lowball evaluations on this forum.
this is at least an $800-$950 bike all day long, anywhere, anytime.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 333
Posted By genejockey

Well, I got up this morning, had my coffee, ate...

Well, I got up this morning, had my coffee, ate breakfast, cleaned the kitchen (Kitchen is MY domain in our fambly), had a nice lunch, and set to work.

First, the headset. I used a "Cheap and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 298
Posted By FBinNY

Maybe this will help connect the dots. ...

Maybe this will help connect the dots.

Generally, it's bad shop practice to braze a closed chamber, because heat expands the trapped air which will vent through the joint, blowing hot brass with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By Mojo31

After 24 hours of travel we have reached our...

After 24 hours of travel we have reached our destination.

This is the Union Island international Airport, passenger count maybe 6 people day:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 503
Posted By Polaris OBark

We bought a wheelset for my wife's titanium...

We bought a wheelset for my wife's titanium build. We got i9 torch hubs. It came in around or under $1K.

Reserve wheels has some stuff discounted on their home page.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 503
Posted By mstateglfr

You are good lacing your own wheels, but you...

You are good lacing your own wheels, but you weren't aware of what trail is, didnt know that fork rake and offset are the same, and can't find the site that shows you how much difference in trail a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By tcs

The Panasonic Traincle, intended for multimodal...

The Panasonic Traincle, intended for multimodal transportation. Yeah, that's polished titanium. The single-speed model is reported to be lighter than 'the world's lightest folding bicycle', the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By mstateglfr

You ride your bike around the yard? That has to...

You ride your bike around the yard? That has to be one helluva yard to make riding around it fun.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By tcs

These were called 'donkey bikes' or...

These were called 'donkey bikes' or 'velocinos'...well in polite company.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/314x566/velocino_ad02f77c4596a2ecd1554d46da713bc54467fc70.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 73
Posted By Mad Honk

I have a 13-34 that came in today on a wheel that...

I have a 13-34 that came in today on a wheel that is bent. You can have it for cost of shipping. E-mail me since you cannot PM yet davehohnke@bluemarble.net Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By shelbyfv

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By seedsbelize2

hard to believe

hard to believe
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By tcs

First image: Peugeot La Pliante, a.k.a. the...

First image: Peugeot La Pliante, a.k.a. the 'Captain Gerard' bike. Peugeot began making these in 1898 (?) for the consumer market. Their brochure illustrated many advantages to owning a folding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By bboy314

The Marlin 5, while being entry level bike shop...

The Marlin 5, while being entry level bike shop quality, will be a huge improvement over the Dynacraft. In addition to the difference in overall quality, it will come properly assembled by a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 2,938
Posted By indyfabz

I know a guy who was ticketed and told he could...

I know a guy who was ticketed and told he could have been arrested and possibly charged as a sex offender for peeing behind a dumpster at the Wawa in Paoli. (Older store with no restrooms.)
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 65
Posted By 2old

Probably, as you state, your spokes are loose,...

Probably, as you state, your spokes are loose, and some, but not all, bike shops won't work on "e's" (mine jumps at the opportunity). This isn't an easy problem for a "first-timer" to solve, so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,473
Posted By Fredo76

The Vittoria Rally and the Continental Giro are...

The Vittoria Rally and the Continental Giro are probably about the same level as your old Hutchinsons. I have each in 23mm and like them fine. The 'best ride' comes from my Vittoria Corsa Control...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Teton Pass travel alert: gonna be closed for a...

Teton Pass travel alert: gonna be closed for a little while
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 355
Posted By good4u

6/3 20.7 miles 6/4 24.5 6/6 34.7 6/8 20.4 ...

6/3 20.7 miles
6/4 24.5
6/6 34.7
6/8 20.4


MTD: 100.3
June Goal: 400
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,981
Posted By VegasJen

Or maybe, just maybe, it was a little...

Or maybe, just maybe, it was a little self-deprecating. And seeing who else can relate.

Silly, I know. The internet is such serious business.
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By djb

what are the widest tires both can take? That...

what are the widest tires both can take?
That could be a factor for you one day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 96
Posted By oldbobcat

That's a proprietary seat post and clamp. You'll...

That's a proprietary seat post and clamp. You'll have to get it from Planet X.

How did you acquire a Planet X sans seat post and clamp?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 110
Posted By alcjphil

I simply burst out laughing. Star Trek was never...

I simply burst out laughing. Star Trek was never afraid of making fun of itself and Bill Shatner wasn't either
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21,902
Views: 3,214,439
Posted By jamesdak

Today's ride was basically a failure. The plan,...

Today's ride was basically a failure. The plan, again, was to ride up Snowbasin. The first real climb since the November TKR. But I just had too many issues and bailed from the climb after about a...
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 498
Posted By djb

I finally got around to measuring my winter bike...

I finally got around to measuring my winter bike with the GP5 L cork jobs -- bars are just under 600, so pretty much inline with what the other feller was saying.
My Jones bars are the standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,685
Posted By jdawginsc

Seems apropos, since most Huffys create their own...

Seems apropos, since most Huffys create their own sinkholes as they amble down the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 2,938
Posted By datlas

I am guilty of taking nature breaks by the side...

I am guilty of taking nature breaks by the side of the road. I do my best to go behind a tree and/or ensure I am facing away from anyone that might see, but I am painfully aware that in my state, an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4,219
Views: 103,911
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

3 days? Might as well swing by Cleveland while...

3 days? Might as well swing by Cleveland while you're at it.

Hardcore itinerary if the stars align.
DAY 1: Drive to Pitt and catch a Pirates night game.
DAY 2: drive to Cleveland on a day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 476
Posted By juvela

----- notice that at least one of the...

-----

notice that at least one of the cycle's handgrips have gone walkabout

one which would be plausible for the cycle in terms of national origin and era is the FELT

FELT a French...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,473
Posted By alcjphil

Years ago, a friend of mine imported a very big...

Years ago, a friend of mine imported a very big batch of Tufo tubulars at very good prices, He sold them to friends at prices as low as $8 for the basic ones and $12 for the more expensive ones. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By Wileyrat

With what you’ve posted, I’d go with the Marlin. ...

With what you’ve posted, I’d go with the Marlin.

Fwiw, I’ve almost hit trees, and it didn’t have anything to do with the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,981
Posted By VegasJen

My OCD (so much as it is) is very mild. ...

My OCD (so much as it is) is very mild. Somethings do just bug the crap out of me. All my DVDs/CDs, of which I still have a significant collection, have to be right side up in the case. Back in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By sloar

Trek Y Foil garage sale find.

Found this one this morning at a garage sell. Too big and odd for me but the price was right....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 59,806
Posted By jamesdak

What is going on with this though? The fork...

What is going on with this though? The fork crown, headset, brake area.....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,232
Posted By downtube42

Last weekend I finished a long ride with 67...

Last weekend I finished a long ride with 67 headwind rainy miles. My face was angled down more than normal due to rain and wind, and I noticed a white dot appear on the center bead of my front tire....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6,540
Views: 616,927
Posted By Sierra_rider

My usual loop, about 43 miles and 4100'...luckily...

My usual loop, about 43 miles and 4100'...luckily the temps were merely warm and not hot. The only noteworthy occurrence is that the new bike I got in April, now has over a 1000 miles on it...rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6,540
Views: 616,927
Posted By Sierra_rider

Get that checked out! Odds are it's nothing...

Get that checked out! Odds are it's nothing serious, but you just never know.
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