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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 253
Posted By locolobo13

My Dad insisted I carry a dime. Not for...

My Dad insisted I carry a dime. Not for spending. The dime was for calling home when all else failed. Growing up in the city, there was a phone booth and a drinking fountain within a mile or two,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By santa fe 2926

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https://bbc.com/news/articles/ck7712w87lro
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 43,437
Posted By Sierra

Bought as a frame set and built up with 70s...

Bought as a frame set and built up with 70s parts.
Don't see many of these...especially in blue.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By Kontact

You should try to find out why stuff is suddenly...

You should try to find out why stuff is suddenly not working rather than replacing everything as a first step.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 926
Posted By Maelochs

(a post from a known trouble-maker ... :D ) ...

(a post from a known trouble-maker ... :D )

MUPs were a bad idea to begin with.

A lot seem to have been designed to be both pedestrian recreation areas and also cyclist transit paths ... and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,505
Views: 450,984
Posted By tcs

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,302
Posted By MooneyBloke

Maybe credit card touring. To me touring doesn't...

Maybe credit card touring. To me touring doesn't necessarily imply the full load-the-bike-with-a-ton-of-panniers fat tires thang. The thing that sticks out is that there are three rather than two...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By PeteHski

I like the rim colour, but not the pattern. But...

I like the rim colour, but not the pattern. But it’s certainly a bit different! It makes for an interesting bike and the frame certainly looks better with deeper aero wheels. Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 541,198
Posted By Rooney

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At this point, any changes left are aesthetic choices/nitpicking. Wonderful...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 997
Posted By howaboutme

Late to the thread but the university is a non...

Late to the thread but the university is a non profit institution. It is not the same as an organization that has been created or developed and charges a fee to use their logo. Even if VA Tech...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By tcs

Ah, a dapper Frenchman leaving his Paris flat...

Ah, a dapper Frenchman leaving his Paris flat with his folding bike. Peugeot 1901:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 43,437
Posted By Pompiere

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I threw this together for the On The Road Again Project Challenge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By John D

Schwinn put that sticker on all the "Non flash...

Schwinn put that sticker on all the "Non flash welded" lug constructed frame bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 28,045
Views: 4,613,681
Posted By tcs

"Sturmey-Archer changed its parts numbering...

"Sturmey-Archer changed its parts numbering system sometime around 1950*. Older parts numbers begin with the letter K and newer ones, with H. If the model of the hub is the same, and the description...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 175
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Too bad the head tube is not the diameter of the...

Too bad the head tube is not the diameter of the bottom bracket shell. You'd be able to shove a Cannondale Headshok on that bad Huffy boy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 238
Posted By TennBent

Quite a few of the folks in our local club,...

Quite a few of the folks in our local club, including myself, are getting older (60+) and have had this discussion more than once over the last couple of years. We all have the same thoughts as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By john m flores

The pivoting seat as the seatpost quick release...

The pivoting seat as the seatpost quick release is a neat idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 855
Views: 48,173
Posted By Clang

Fuji S10-S - $100 (Minneapolis, MN) Facebook...

Fuji S10-S - $100 (Minneapolis, MN)
Facebook item: 816214823326346
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3,622
Views: 1,011,000
Posted By Clyde1820

Nice looking, for a yard sale find. :thumb: ...

Nice looking, for a yard sale find. :thumb:

Gotta love the Trek DS line. Had a DS 8.5 myself, awhile back. (Was stolen, unfortunately.) Had installed a nice set of Velocity Dyad rims, Deore XT...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,537
Views: 83,155
Posted By gnome

My only bike forums swag. ...

My only bike forums swag.
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3,537
Views: 83,155
Posted By indyfabz

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 4th day...

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 4th day of my ride home from Seattle. Around 50 miles in a cold PNW rain. Fortunately, the county park in Rockport, WA had Adirondack shelters, piping hot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By Trav1s

What about a Jamis Renegade? With Al, CroMo, and...

What about a Jamis Renegade? With Al, CroMo, and CF options it covers many bases and options.

https://www.jamisbikes.com/renegade/

I love the idea of a Ti frame, that's serious $$ and a big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By delbiker1

The bike, Airborne Zeppelin titanium its jut...

The bike, Airborne Zeppelin titanium its jut fine, though I have not thoroughly inspected it, yet. I did do a look over of the frame, fork, wheels, they all look undamaged. Fortunately, the bike and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,215
Posted By Jughed

Unexpected thunderstorms… 29 fake miles...

Unexpected thunderstorms…

29 fake miles including Mt Ventoux.

Ventoux kicks my behind every time.

Cramped up/bonked out at the top.

Headed to the French Alps in 3 weeks - need to work...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,829
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than...

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than 110mm by eye, and about 8mm longer for the old fork sounds just about right. Fortunately, both forks are fine, and I'll keep them with their respective...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,829
Posted By Ron Damon

Sorry, I don't have a link as I live in...

Sorry, I don't have a link as I live in Indonesia. It's these 44mm jobs:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 28,045
Views: 4,613,681
Posted By adventurepdx

Since I've basically worked from home over the...

Since I've basically worked from home over the last five years, bike commuting does not really exist for me. But I've had my Raleigh Superbe since 2016, and did use it during my active commute days....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 352
Posted By retswerb

Go for it. Your expectations don't sound...

Go for it. Your expectations don't sound unrealistic and what matters is what you want, not what others think. Post pics when you're done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 238
Posted By Trakhak

I decided years ago that it was stupid for me to...

I decided years ago that it was stupid for me to throw caution to the winds on downhills, literally. No one is paying me to take risks on the bike.

I understand wanting to compete with oneself...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 238
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Riding in the drops generally has the additional...

Riding in the drops generally has the additional advantage of shifting more weight over the front wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,215
Posted By rsbob

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the...

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the California high/back country when I lived there and lightning storms are no joke. Talk about feeling vulnerable with no place to hide. Think we had aluminum...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5,414
Views: 873,610
Posted By rsbob

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 485
Posted By Camilo

Meant in good spirit: I'd say that a person with...

Meant in good spirit: I'd say that a person with a brand new bike that hasn't even been ridden, and doesn't know anything about wheel specs, and is relying on a shop that sells only one brand (a Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 175
Posted By Andy_K

Am I the only one who's starting to think we need...

Am I the only one who's starting to think we need a dedicated Huffy sub-forum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,535
Posted By Andy_K

Here's something I thought I would never...

Here's something I thought I would never voluntarily install on a bike.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53755720237_6ceacbfcfe_c.jpg

But the front dropouts were too thin to tighten the QR...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,286
Views: 656,902
Posted By Sierra_rider

This afternoon's ride: ...

This afternoon's ride:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 175
Posted By Andy_K

To start with, I think you're going to want to...

To start with, I think you're going to want to get some of these brazed in.

https://metal-guru.com/cdn/shop/products/20210916_155525_720x.jpg?v=1648332108
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,215
Posted By rsbob

Only? :eek: Faked it today while it rained -...

Only? :eek:

Faked it today while it rained - again. 17 miles with 1300’ with a spike to 2,000 Watts (because ZWIFT screwed up). Watched a French murder mystery series on Netflix to keep from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 524
Posted By bulgie

I got a nicer one for free (how's that for...

I got a nicer one for free (how's that for one-upsmanship?)
I was hauling home remodel trash to the transfer station (aka dump) and there on top of the pile was a sweet Peugeot mixte, classic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 276
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases....

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases. I can get them to my place in Florida faster and cheaper than I can from California. Typically 3 to 4 days from Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 552
Views: 227,662
Posted By davester

Buy yourself a large container of Evaporust. You...

Buy yourself a large container of Evaporust. You will need to apply it by soaking rags or paper towels in it, then wrapping those around the parts, then wrapping those with saran wrap or plastic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3,622
Views: 1,011,000
Posted By JeffAP60

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Trek DS1, yard sale purchase, I couldn't believe it was for sale sitting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 253
Posted By Wildwood

Coming up on the 25th anniversary of the 'triple'...

Coming up on the 25th anniversary of the 'triple' Seussmobile pic. Dam I'm old.

Oh yeah, Now. I just wish to ride them all. Vintage, modern, eroad....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 276
Posted By posse

Had good experience with Lordgun on my last...

Had good experience with Lordgun on my last Continental purchase.
Forum: Southern California
05-29-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,659
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday I did 25 miles and 2100 feet of...

Wednesday I did 25 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Today I decided to climb around the hills in Pasadena. Before climbing I did 1 lap around the Rose Bowl and tried catching a cyclist who was going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 429
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out...

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out on a little be longer of a ride and for not doing anything to it regarding cleaning/maintenance, it rides like a really, really nice bike. Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 175
Posted By obrentharris

My deepest condolences Neal. Brent

My deepest condolences Neal.
Brent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 207
Posted By curbtender

Comfortable ride, little wobbly on downhill...

Comfortable ride, little wobbly on downhill corners. 105?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 253
Posted By Biker395

Oh, I miss those days! ...

Oh, I miss those days!

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Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 333
Posted By Ron Damon

"Burgos sólo tiene dos estaciones, la de...

"Burgos sólo tiene dos estaciones, la de autobuses e invierno."
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